The others also stared at the alchemy furnace intently, but the furnace itself was not that interesting, and soon their eyes were fixed on the alchemy fire below.
Peering through the translucent white flame, the entire Fire Stone seemed to become transparent. A tiny, emerald green flame flickered gently within it, like an unearthed grass sprout. A hair-thin emerald green light and shadow spread from the tiny grass sprout and seeped into the alchemy furnace, brimming with vitality and spiritual meaning.
I understand. Mu Hanyan now understands everything.
No wonder the Fengnie Pill does not simply prolong life, but has the effect of rejuvenating and making people a hundred years younger. It does not rely solely on the power of the medicine or the pill, but on the spiritual power contained in the spiritual fire of heaven and earth. Only when this spiritual power is integrated into the pill can it have such miraculous effects.
She also knew why Gu Qingyang was able to refine the Fengnie Pill in the past, but failed repeatedly later on. This was because the spiritual fire of heaven and earth had not been truly nurtured, and the spirituality in it was still very weak. Every time it was used, it would decay a little. Even if it was not used, it would continue to decay until it disappeared.
The Primal Chaos Heavenly Fire is the source of all fires. Under its wrapping, the spiritual fire of heaven and earth that was on the verge of extinction actually regained its vitality. Relying on the spiritual power contained in it, the Phoenix Nirvana Pill was finally successfully refined.
"The pill is done!" Realizing that the spiritual fire power in the fire stone had been completely integrated into the Phoenix Nirvana Pill, Mu Hanyan stopped the hand seals and retracted the Chaos Heavenly Fire.
"Did it work?" Everyone looked at Mu Hanyan in surprise.
Gu Qingyang had spent so much effort, even to the point of spitting blood, but still failed to refine the Phoenix Nirvana Pill. But now, he had finally succeeded. Mu Hanyan didn't seem to do anything, just a few simple hand gestures to maintain the fire in the pill.
Mu Hanyan didn't explain and just opened the stove lid.
A pure white pill leaped out of the furnace, swirling in the air, and quickly turned into a fiery red color, like a burning fireball. Soon, the red color disappeared and turned into pure white again, emitting clear light patterns like jade.
A faint fragrance of elixir wafted over, and everyone felt refreshed, as if they had become younger.
"It's done, it's really done!" Patriarch Tang and Patriarch Feng murmured to themselves. Although everything was happening right before their eyes, they still found it unbelievable.
"It turns out that the chief priest has such attainments in alchemy. I wouldn't have made a fool of myself if I had known this." It had been many years since he had seen the Phoenix Nirvana Pill being produced. Gu Qingyang was so excited that he could hardly control himself. After a while, he said with shame.
"Master Gu, please don't underestimate yourself. In fact, you have already refined 99% of this pill. I am just giving you the last bit of help." Mu Hanyan said modestly, and it was indeed the case.
As she spoke, Mu Hanyan took out a jade bottle, put away the Phoenix Nirvana Pill, and handed it to Gu Qingyang.
"Master Chief Priest, there's no need to comfort me. I've failed so many times, don't you know that the last point is the key? No matter how well I've refined the previous ones, it won't matter." Gu Qingyang took the Fengnie Pill and said frankly.
"By the way, Master Priest, what is going on with this last step? I have known for a long time that the problem lies in this step. I have been thinking about it for many years, but I still can't find the reason." Then, Gu Qingyang asked again in confusion.
"I'm not quite sure about this. It should be related to the magic I practiced." Mu Hanyan said.
She didn't want anyone to know the secret of the Primal Chaos Heavenly Fire. It wasn't that she didn't trust Gu Qingyang; after all, there was no such thing as Heavenly and Earthly Spiritual Fire on the Sacred Continent. If Gu Qingyang accidentally let it slip, who knows what kind of trouble it would cause. Her status was special, so she tried to avoid trouble whenever possible.
"So that's how it is. I was rude." Gu Qingyang didn't doubt it, nor did he mind. The Huayu Temple is one of the oldest temples in the Continent of Gods. The magic passed down since ancient times has its own mysteries, and the secrets in it cannot be known to outsiders. He fully understands this.
"Master Gu, please keep this Fire Stone. I believe that next time you will be able to refine the Phoenix Nirvana Pill without my help." Mu Hanyan reminded Gu Qingyang.
Restricted by the laws of heaven and earth, the spiritual fire of heaven and earth contained in this fire stone will probably never take shape. But as long as she is here, it will not be a problem to help it restore its vitality and spirituality.
"Ah!" Gu Qingyang exclaimed subconsciously, but as soon as he took the Fire Stone, he felt some subtle changes in it. It was completely different from before, and was almost the same as when he first found it.
Obviously, this is related to the white flame that Mu Hanyan just showed.
"Thank you, Master Priest! My Gu family will never forget this kindness. If you have any orders in the future, no one in my Gu family will dare to disobey." Gu Qingyang thought that the secret of the Flower Rain Temple was involved again, so he didn't say much, but the gratitude in his eyes was beyond words.
Both the Tang and Feng family heads were slightly surprised. Although Gu Qingyang and Mu Hanyan did not say anything explicitly, they could tell that Mu Hanyan had done something to the Fire Stone with the secret magic of the Flower Rain Temple. This would make it difficult for Gu Qingyang to fail in refining the Phoenix Nirvana Pill in the future.
The two of them were also smart people. They knew what to ask and what not to ask. They remained silent, but their eyes changed slightly when they looked at Mu Hanyan.
"Master Gu is being too formal again." Mu Hanyan said politely.
She was only trying it out, not knowing for sure it would succeed, and felt bad for accepting such a great favor. Of course, if she was sure, she would definitely help, partly because of Chen Yuhe, partly out of admiration for Gu Qingyang, and also because she was moved by his friendship with Tang Gu.
Chen Yuhe looked at Mu Hanyan, feeling grateful, but she didn't say much. Given their relationship, saying too much would seem awkward.
"Yuhe, don't forget the great kindness that the chief priest has shown to our Gu family. You must assist him with all your strength in the future, otherwise I will be the first one to not forgive you." Gu Qingyang said to Chen Yuhe with a serious face.
"Don't worry, Grandpa. You don't know how much the priests and people of Huayu City worship the High Priest. If I dare disobey her, you won't need to do anything, you'll drown me in spit." Shen Yuhe said, sticking out her tongue. One unexpected surprise after another made her realize once again how wise it was to choose Mu Hanyan as the High Priest against all odds. What an honor it was to serve under her. Why did she need Grandpa's advice?
"By the way, grandpa, since these relic soul beads are of no use to me anyway, I'll give them all to you." Chen Yuhe stuffed all the relic soul beads into grandpa's hands.
"You are still young and have a long way to go in the future. The relic soul bead will be of great benefit to your cultivation. Keep it for yourself." Gu Qingyang resolutely stuffed the relic soul bead back.
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