Chapter 74: Refining a Tier Five Pill

The "Seven-Colored Poison Sutra," although quite suitable for Xian'er, can't compare to even a low-grade heaven-level technique.

Furthermore, Xian'er now possesses a fire poison attribute, making the "Seven-Colored Poison Sutra" less compatible with her.

It's safe to say that, currently on the Dou Qi continent, there might not be a technique that perfectly suits Xian'er.

To find the most compatible technique, Xian'er will have to create one herself in the future.

The "Great Sun Burning Heaven Art," even though its effect will be reduced after Xian'er switches to it, still rivals advanced earth-level techniques.

Advanced earth-level techniques are sufficient at least until middle or high Dou Zun levels.

As for the Nine Dragons Fire Control Technique, Xian'er can also cultivate it.

The same goes for the low-grade earth-level body technique.

There's no need to even mention the legacy of the peak grade seven alchemist.

All in all, the harvest Wei Yang brought back can be utilized by both of them, truly a win-win situation.

...

Wei Yang's soul is at the late mortal stage, similar to Han Feng's, barely reaching the initial seventh grade.

Because a peak mortal stage soul equals a peak grade seven alchemist.

Therefore, with Wei Yang's late mortal stage soul strength, he has a substantial chance of successfully refining fifth-grade pills.

As long as he's cautious, the likelihood of failure is minimal.

Of course, Wei Yang wouldn't start with a high difficulty pill like the Dou Spirit Pill on his first try.

After all, the Dou Spirit Pill is already considered a fifth-grade peak-level pill.

Even peak grade five alchemists can't guarantee a 100% success rate, and having a 50% success rate is already impressive.

On the first day, Wei Yang first refined a fifth-grade Qi Repair Pill.

The Qi Repair Pill is a consumable fifth-grade pill.

It has some effects on speeding up Dou Qi recovery for Dou Wang and even Dou Zong fighters, making it a relatively advanced consumable pill.

Despite this, Wei Yang still damaged a few common fifth-grade herbs during his first attempt.

Afterward, everything went smoothly, and the pill was successfully refined.

As a result, Wei Yang successfully advanced to a fifth-grade alchemist.

"This peak fourth-grade beast flame is starting to fall behind," Wei Yang sighed.

The peak fourth-grade beast flame is now practically negligible for Wei Yang's refining boosts.

On the second day, he continued refining.

Wei Yang chose the fifth-grade Wind Movement Pill.

This time, the pill was successfully refined without any issues.

In the following days, he either studied the peak grade seven alchemist's legacy or refined fifth-grade pills.

Until the eighth day, when Wei Yang felt quite confident, he truly began refining the Dou Spirit Pill.

...

Inside the secret chamber.

Dark red flames flickered.

The temperature was significantly higher than outside.

Inside the furnace, dark red flames burned and leapt.

A furnace over a meter high stood at the center of the chamber.

Its surface was engraved with birds, beasts, insects, and fish, appearing alive under the flames' reflection as the surrounding temperature climbed.

Wei Yang sat cross-legged before the furnace with his eyes closed.

Next to him, Xian'er also sat cross-legged, with a serious expression like an attentive student.

Moments later.

Wei Yang opened his eyes.

The preliminary furnace heating step was complete.

Then he waved his hand, and jade bottles and boxes flew out from his ring, landing on the ground.

The lids of these containers opened under an invisible force.

One by one, herbs flew out and hovered in the air in front of him.

Each herb for the Dou Spirit Pill was precious, and Wei Yang had just enough materials for two complete attempts.

If both attempts failed, it would take an unknown amount of time to gather them again.

After confirming everything was in order, Wei Yang changed his hand seals.

Boom~

Inside the furnace, the dark red flames intensified.

The distorted air above the furnace indicated the temperature had reached a terrifying level.

At this moment, a vast soul power surged from Wei Yang's forehead into the furnace.

Within the furnace, the dark red flames began to churn and split into over a dozen smaller flames.

The dark red flames enveloped each herb separately, adjusting the temperature to refine the different herbal properties under Wei Yang's guidance.

Indeed, refining over a dozen herbs simultaneously.

This task was now effortless for Wei Yang, given his soul strength.

Herb refinement was one of the simpler preliminary steps in the refining process.

...

Dark red flames roared inside the furnace.

At once, the dozen flames formed a circle, each refining the herbs within at different temperatures.

The flames didn't interfere with each other.

Under the flames' baking, the herbs' original forms began melting and dissipating at a visible speed.

Xian'er watched intently.

She was long accustomed to Wei Yang's overwhelming soul power.

What truly caught her attention was Wei Yang's exquisite control over the flames.

She closely observed Wei Yang's every move.

...

Wei Yang's hand seals kept changing swiftly.

His expression remained calm, his dark eyes reflecting the dark red flames' continuous churning in the furnace.

His hands moved gracefully, leaving trails in the air, resembling a thousand-hand Guanyin, carrying an indescribable beauty.

Seemingly effortless.

...

Time gradually passed, and outside, the sky began to darken.

Wei Yang frowned slightly, a trace of helplessness crossing his face.

This peak fourth-grade beast flame...

Even refining herbs took so long.

For fifth-grade herbs, the fourth-grade beast flame's power is indeed a bit lacking.

Another period passed.

As darkness fully blanketed the outside world—

Finally.

The first phase of refining, the extraction and purification of herbal properties, was complete.

In the furnace, the original forms of the herbs had completely disappeared within the flames, leaving sticky or thin translucent liquids, nourished by the fire.

The entire process was mistake-free.

Seeing the essence of the herbs fully extracted, Wei Yang heaved a sigh of relief.

Next came the crucial step.

Pill condensation!

Wei Yang changed his hand seal and softly called, "Condense!"

Inside the furnace, the dark red flames began converging toward the center, forming a large flame mass.

The various herbal essences wrapped in flames started their first contact!

Boom!

The different herbal liquids collided, their properties clashing, yet the gathered liquids remained distinct.

Accompanied by what seemed like a non-existent explosion, an energy ripple burst forth, causing the dark red flames to tremble violently.

The energy didn't just end there; it continued as ripples, spreading outward.

Only upon hitting the furnace's inner wall did it gradually dissipate.

However, the whole furnace shook continuously from the impact!

Crack~

In some areas, faint hairline cracks began to appear.

Damn!

Wei Yang cursed internally.

Xian'er clasped her small hands, her expression turning tense.

This furnace, after days of refining fifth-grade pills, was feeling increasingly strained, now on the brink of collapse?

This highlights the importance of a high-quality furnace to an alchemist.

A furnace with mediocre material like this was on the cusp of bursting.

If it truly happened, the refining process would be ruined, and all herbs and effort wasted!

Wei Yang hadn't anticipated such a problem here.