Chapter 130 Alchemy
Yuanshi handed the primordial source he had personally retrieved to Laozi, saying, "Brother, I entrust everything to you."
"I'll do my best," Laozi's lips twitched. "Making the Star Origin Pill is easy, but how are you going to hide the last Yuan-Replenishing Pill from Chang Hao?" The pure energy on that real Yuan-Replenishing Pill couldn't be concealed at all.
"No need to hide it, I have my own way." Yuanshi didn't give Chang Hao any time to check. "Big brother, you just need to refine as many Star Pills as possible for the early stage. As for the rest, leave it to me."
If a saint couldn't even manage to stuff a melt-in-your-mouth pill directly into Chang Hao's mouth when Chang Hao was completely unsuspecting and trusting, and was close enough to him, then he might as well not be a saint at all.
"Alright, I'll try my best not to cause an explosion, brother." I promise.
“Brother,” Yuanshi said solemnly, “I’ll help you. Refining weapons and alchemy are essentially the same.” He had to supervise. If his brother, with his experimental spirit, added some random things that caused the furnace to explode, Tongtian, that stingy fellow, would never cut his hair again.
"Alright, since you think the essence remains the same despite all the changes, then come and help. It's good to learn more. Your Creation Cauldron isn't just for refining artifacts." Learning is endless. Even becoming a saint is just another starting point. They have endless lifespans, enough for them to achieve remarkable success in various fields.
Yuanshi agreed, "Let Tongtian learn it too. Although there are almost no effective pills for us, he will definitely need a huge amount of pills in the future." and spiritual treasures.
Laozi instantly understood. In order not to become Tongtian's elixir supplier in the future, Tongtian, you should learn it yourself. This will also curb Tongtian's desire to take on disciples. He doesn't want his nephews to be everywhere in the future.
Laozi and Yuanshi worked together to refine the elixir, and the Star Pill was successfully made. Laozi then stored it in his Purple Gold Gourd.
Thick tribulation clouds were gathering above Kunlun, exuding immense pressure. Tongtian looked up at the tribulation clouds, estimating the power contained in a single lightning tribulation.
Inside the alchemy room, Yuanshi was completely focused on guarding the Yuan-replenishing pill, ignoring the oppressive power of the Heavenly Dao.
Laozi stroked his beard and estimated, "That's about right." He formed a hand seal, intending to close the furnace.
Only when the last wisp of pure energy was collected into the Replenishing Essence Pill did Laozi breathe a sigh of relief, "It's done."
Yuanshi watched intently from the side, planning to immediately collect the Replenishing Yuan Pill into his Purple Gold Gourd as soon as it floated out, ensuring that its medicinal effects were fully preserved.
Lao Tzu opened the Eight Trigrams Furnace, and a dusty gray pill slowly floated out. Then, with lightning speed, he attempted to escape.
Yuanshi was prepared and blocked the lightning tribulation for a moment. Laozi promptly put the Yuan-replenishing pill into the purple-gold gourd. The two cooperated tacitly and completed the task in one go.
The moment the Replenishing Essence Pill entered the Purple Gold Gourd, the lightning tribulation finally struck. Whether this heaven-defying pill could succeed depended on the pill's own fate.
However, with two sages present, the lightning tribulation avoided the sages, its power gradually diminishing. Finally, the lightning tribulation that struck the Replenishing Essence Pill through the Purple Gold Gourd was reduced to almost nothing, instead imbuing the Replenishing Essence Pill with a trace of lightning tribulation energy. All evils retreated, and it not only replenished the primordial spirit but also added another effect.
"The elixir is complete; the rest is up to you." Laozi temporarily lent the Purple Gold Gourd to Yuanshi.
"The heaven-defying pills are all ready, the rest is no problem." Yuanshi put away the purple-gold gourd. "I'm going to Lishan."
The old man was left gazing at the empty alchemy room, sighing. His younger brother had grown up and was no longer a son. He touched his own short hair, thinking that he had lost out by exchanging two banana leaves for a lock of his hair.
...Lishan...
Chang Hao sat cross-legged. His primordial spirit had just returned from the body of the little golden crow. He had taken over the cultivation of that golden crow body, and over time it had become like an external avatar. If this continued, the golden crow body would probably be preserved when Xiao Shi returned in the future.
Chang Hao had already figured out where to hide the little golden crow's body in the future, and decided to hide it inside the Hongmeng Pearl.
That's good too. He hasn't become a saint yet. If he accidentally falls into a trap, having this backup plan will allow him to escape alive.
Suddenly, Chang Hao's eyebrows twitched slightly, and he slowly opened his eyes. "You've come."
Yuanshi emerged from his hiding place. "I couldn't hide it from you after all. Is proving the Dao by force really that powerful?"
"What do you think? How could the mighty Pangu God have perished if he hadn't become powerful enough to prove his Dao?" Chang Hao countered with a question instead of an answer.
“Actually, I didn’t want you to take this path,” Yuanshi told the truth, “in case we fail…”
“What are you thinking?” Chang Hao said helplessly. “Proving the Dao with force doesn’t necessarily mean creating the world.”
Yuan Shi: "No one has succeeded on this path yet, and I'm just getting confused because I'm so concerned."
"Who told you that no one has succeeded on this path?" Chang Hao was slightly surprised. "Didn't I say that Luo Hou proved his Dao through force, and he didn't die? He's living a good life in the Demon Realm now. I'll take you to meet him if I have the chance."
“That Rahu almost caused our deaths and destruction back then. I don’t think he’s a righteous person. I have already become a saint. I wonder if I can get rid of him.” Yuanshi said something astonishing. “I have three brothers. I don’t believe we are no match for him.”
“Luo Hou won’t let you into his Demon Realm,” Chang Hao said, looking at Yuan Shi with sympathy. “The Demon Realm is his personal fiefdom. If he doesn’t allow it, no one can enter. Of course, he can’t get out either. You have no chance to avenge your past grievances.”
Luo Hou knew that the Three Pure Ones had become saints, so he wouldn't want to cause trouble by letting them enter the Demon Realm. It might have been possible before they became saints, but the Three Pure Ones had a unique skill, like the Twelve Heavenly Gods and Demons Formation of the Witch Clan, which could be used to synthesize Pangu.
Now that the Three Pure Ones have united, their power is like that of Pangu who has successfully attained enlightenment; no one can rival them.
Yuanshi had only mentioned it casually, and seeing that things were hopeless, he stopped dwelling on it and handed a purple-gold gourd to Chang Hao.
Chang Hao took it and examined it carefully. "Isn't this your older brother's Purple Gold Gourd? He treasures it so much. How did it end up in your hands?" He had thought it was just a similar object.
Yuanshi: "In order to maintain the efficacy of the pills inside until they are made, I specially borrowed them from my elder brother. Inside are the Star Pills that I asked my elder brother to specially refine for you, which are specifically for repairing the damage to your primordial spirit. Take one pill every day. After forty-nine days, I will come to check on you again."
If it works, the last Replenishing Pill made from the Qi of the Three Pure Ones should be given to Chang Hao immediately. Yuan Shi had a premonition that Chang Hao's soul would be replenished after taking the Replenishing Pill.
Chang Hao finally experienced what it's like to have to use countless lies to cover up one lie.
"Why aren't you eating? Hurry up and eat one first," Yuanshi urged. Seeing that Chang Hao didn't move, he anxiously took the purple-gold gourd, poured a Star Pill into his palm, and brought it to Chang Hao's lips. "Don't just stand there, eat it."
Chang Hao had no choice but to lower his head and swallow the pill whole, without even tasting it.
Even though Chang Hao hadn't touched him, Yuan Shi felt a tingling sensation in his palms. For the first time in his life, he experienced his heart pounding like a drum. He clenched his fist and put it in his sleeve to hide his unease, asking, "How is it? What does it feel like?"
Just as Chang Hao was about to say it was ineffective, a chill surged from the depths of his primordial spirit, gently soothing the burning area of his soul.
The chill lingered in his primordial spirit for a long time. Chang Hao had become accustomed to the dense, needle-like pain. At this moment, it felt as if a spring breeze had swept through his mind, and his primordial spirit felt like a willow tree in spring, experiencing a long-awaited relief. Even the peaches of immortality did not have such an effect.
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