Chapter 167: Chapter 165: Pill Explosion

“If the Pill Emperor accepts you as a disciple, you’ll surely become a direct disciple!”

“Then I’ll have to address you as senior brother!”

Liou Yunfeng chuckled, his face flushed.

He didn’t mind calling Xu Yang ’senior brother’ at all; but becoming even a nominal disciple depended on whether the Pill Emperor was willing!

Imagine—a dignified Pill King wanting to become a disciple, and yet worrying about only being a nominal disciple. Who would believe that if you told them?

Apprentice to the Pill Emperor?

Only a fool would object!

Truth be told, everything the Pill Emperor offered was akin to a true teacher!

To become brothers with Liou Yunfeng?

“Ahem ahem!”

Xu Yang coughed softly, barely suppressing his laughter.

“Heh, let’s not talk about this anymore!”

“Come on, let’s do alchemy!”

Liou Yunfeng grew even more embarrassed, waving his hands repeatedly.

Then, the two began refining pills together!

This process relied purely on skill and practice.

In terms of alchemy experience, Xu Yang was still a bit green, but thanks to the vast knowledge passed on to him by Gu Jun, he was not much worse than Liou Yunfeng.

With Xu Yang taking the lead, the effects of the Celestial Refining Divine Tripod were simply astonishing—even Liou Yunfeng couldn’t counter that!

Liou Yunfeng was in charge of providing True Essence.

There were two ways: first, Liou Yunfeng’s True Essence entering Xu Yang’s body.

But here’s the problem: Liou Yunfeng’s cultivation was simply too strong—Myriad Phenomena Realm. Xu Yang could hardly bear it!

Any misstep could result in serious injury!

The second option: Xu Yang would figure out a way for Liou Yunfeng’s True Essence to enter the Celestial Refining Divine Tripod directly to sustain it.

This isn’t difficult; what’s hard is finding the right balance!

Whether it could be done, only practice would tell!

So a huge pile of Spirit Elixirs was brought out.

Liou Yunfeng had far too many of fifth phase quality on him.

Moreover, after others found out, everyone handed over all the Spirit Elixirs they had as well.

The pills refined—even if those in the Myriad Phenomena Realm can’t use them, for others in the Yang Realm, they’re treasures!

This sort of opportunity is rare indeed!

The atmosphere in the cave was extremely enthusiastic.

Dozens of young cultivators watched the gap where Xu Yang and Liou Yunfeng were with excitement and anticipation.

First they’d gained handsome rewards from the treasure vault, now there were tons of Spirit Pills!

Xu Yang and the Pill King joining forces—the efficacy and quality were absolutely guaranteed; even just the thought was thrilling.

“Once we’re back, those who missed this will be so jealous their eyes will pop out!”

For the moment, everyone’s fear of the Haoyang Heaven-Sealing Array and the Barbarian Race was completely swept away!

Meanwhile, Dogzi lazily lay in Bai Jingxue’s arms, looking downright content!

With Tuoba Hongyu and Su Yun gone, Dogzi immediately set his eyes on Bai Jingxue, her softness instantly becoming his warm cushion.

Bai Jingxue felt Dogzi was a bit pervy, but petting him was so comfy—she didn’t mind his naughty paws. After all, what could a dog do?

Besides, this was Xu Yang’s Dogzi!

“This Dogzi should be some kind of special spirit beast—just not sure exactly what; it’s odd, even I can’t recognize it.” Bai Song eyed Dogzi with suspicion.

Dogzi grinned, glaring fiercely, making Bai Song smack his head hard!

An invisible pressure overflowed; Dogzi shrank back instantly, becoming perfectly well-behaved.

“Don’t be afraid.” Bai Jingxue giggled, rubbing Dogzi.

Time slipped by unnoticed.

In a blink, seven days passed!

During this time, Xu Yang and Liou Yunfeng had been concentrating on their teamwork nearly nonstop.

They refined nearly a hundred top-grade fifth phase pills—everyone was practically giddy with delight.

“That’s enough.”

“Next, we can bring in the residual will!”

Liou Yunfeng said in a deep voice.

Xu Yang nodded slightly.

Time was short—they couldn’t afford much delay!

He quickly summoned Fang Xuanjiu!

Upon hearing the details, Fang Xuanjiu’s heart was shocked.

He had the insight to know just how difficult success would be!

After some discussion, the three reached a conclusion.

“The teamwork isn’t that difficult!”

“The real trial is the final pill formation!”

“Nobody can guarantee absolute success in this situation. If anything goes wrong…”

The loss would be enormous.

All for nothing!

“Our sect has one method to minimize the losses as much as possible.”

Fang Xuanjiu looked at Xu Yang and said, “If things go awry, I’ll let the remaining will collapse and enter your Sea of Consciousness!”

“It will boost the spiritual power you can wield immensely—you’ll take the lead and forcibly control everything; we might yet succeed!”

But for Xu Yang, this meant immense pressure!

Even just a strand of Fang Xuanjiu’s residual will carried immense power!

Xu Yang’s Sea of Consciousness would have to withstand huge strain!

Even if it worked, his spiritual power would suffer no small damage!

“Also, with the Cyan Jade Yin Yang Pendant’s protection, the impact will be minimized.”

“That’s the only compensating measure we have.”

Xu Yang took a deep breath and said solemnly to Fang Xuanjiu, “Thank you, senior. If an emergency happens at the end, it’ll be up to you.”

“Don’t mention it.”

Fang Xuanjiu waved his hand, smiling coolly: “I’ve long since fallen, and even this wisp of will won’t last much longer. Helping you lightens some of my guilt towards Miaoxin.”

Mentioning his mother, Xu Yang fell silent.

This trip to the Cyan Gang Sect’s treasure vault fulfilled his greatest wish—to see his mother with his own eyes!

That was already enough!

“Let’s begin.”

Xu Yang’s expression turned grave, his voice low and powerful.

The three began their coordinated effort!

Three days later!

Xu Yang completely absorbed the Silver Mist Stone Essence. With help from massive quantities of pills, he broke through at record speed and reached Yin Realm Perfection!

For him, it was a quick breakthrough—his foundations were a bit shaky!

But to outsiders, his base was astoundingly solid!

Next, he would remain in Yin Realm Perfection for a long while yet.

The slight instability wouldn’t matter!

Yin Realm Perfection at least boosted the Breaking Forbidden Elixir’s success rate a little bit!

No matter the cost, Xu Yang had no complaints whatsoever!

He spent a full day getting into condition.

On the second day.

Xu Yang nodded slightly to Liou Yunfeng and Fang Xuanjiu.

Shua!

Liou Yunfeng flicked his sleeve—a barrier enveloped the area, sealing it off from the cave so nothing would disturb them!

All the other strong cultivators in the cave wore grave expressions, guarding the exit!

“Begin!”

With that order, alchemy commenced!

The Celestial Refining Divine Tripod hovered!

One Spirit Elixir after another was slowly placed inside.

Even Xu Yang didn’t dare dump them in all at once this time!

Slow and steady wins the race!

Liou Yunfeng’s True Essence poured into the Celestial Refining Divine Tripod without end, merging inside under Xu Yang’s strenuous control.

The Spirit Elixirs dissolved at a slow pace!

On the other side, Fang Xuanjiu watched the cauldron’s interior intently.

It wasn’t time for him to act yet.

As time passed—about half an hour.

Xu Yang’s face was pale, sweat beading across his forehead!

The effort was immense!

He couldn’t have pulled this off alone!

Once the Spirit Elixirs had all dissolved and were slowly gathering, Liou Yunfeng suddenly intensified the True Essence infusion, and Fang Xuanjiu took action too.

His terrifying spiritual power surged forth, enveloping the cauldron’s core!

His figure became increasingly insubstantial!

Xu Yang maintained the Celestial Refining Divine Tripod with all his strength, nervously watching the pill’s formation inside.

After the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, the cauldron had gathered the embryonic pill!

The whole process was in their control; nothing had gone wrong!

At a certain moment—

Liou Yunfeng said gravely, “Ready for pill formation.”

If pill formation were left to him, it would certainly be simpler.

But the Celestial Refining Divine Tripod had to be maintained by Xu Yang!

Even his own cauldron couldn’t compare with the Divine Tripod!

“Xu Yang, get ready!” Fang Xuanjiu’s figure was feather-light now; this last step also needed his intervention.

Xu Yang nodded faintly, forcing his dry eyes to stay open.

His whole body was soaked with sweat!

His spiritual power erupted furiously, True Essence pouring out as he began to conjure seals!

First Skill of the Six Heavenly Skills!

Shua!

The Seal Skill formed without a hitch, entered the pill cauldron!

The three all stared wide-eyed in that moment.

The embryonic pill firmed up visibly, radiating spiritual light!

Xu Yang fiercely suppressed his inner joy, biting his tongue to stay alert.

Not over yet!

As the Breaking Forbidden Elixir neared completion, the Divine Tripod suddenly shook!

The pill inside seemed to be buffeted by a strong wind—it twisted crazily, trembling violently, on the verge of bursting!

“No good, pill is about to explode!”

“Damn it!” Liou Yunfeng’s expression changed dramatically.

Fang Xuanjiu’s pupils shrank: “The instability is from inside the pill, even with all three of us working together, its state still can’t reach optimal balance—refining this pill is simply impossible!”

He saw it all instantly.

Xu Yang’s eyes reddened as he growled, “Senior, now!”

Fang Xuanjiu glanced at Xu Yang, murmuring, “Good luck to you all. Also, I’ve left the complete Cyan Gang Sect legacy inside the pendant—if there’s ever someone fit to inherit it, please pass it on.”

“As for the Cyan Gang Sect itself, it need not continue.”

As he spoke, a trace of release flickered in Fang Xuanjiu’s eyes. His form completely disintegrated, turning into countless splinters of light that shot into Xu Yang’s brow like lightning!

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