Chapter 858: Immense Advancement
The Great Thousand Void Crystal was a treasure formed by the Great Thousand Palace a supreme artifact through its absorption of void energy while traversing the vast void.
Although the crystals contained immense and boundless energy, they were notoriously difficult for ordinary Heaven Supremes to absorb. For most, possessing such a crystal was futile; they could only look at it in vain.
But Xiao Ze was different.
With his unparalleled refinement method, Primordial Emperor Flame, Xiao Ze possessed a tool that could be hailed as the number one divine fire in the Great Thousand World. Dubbed the "Emperor of Flames," it could easily refine and absorb the immense energy contained within the Great Thousand Void Crystal.
Additionally, the Great Thousand Palace had accumulated an enormous stockpile of these crystals over countless years of its void journeys. Since most of the palace's Heaven Supremes had no use for them, the crystals had been steadily collected.
Although the Great Thousand Void Crystals were not quite on par with the Immortal Origins absorbed by Mu Chen in the original story, they were still a rare and remarkable opportunity.
Receiving such a tremendous boon left Xiao Ze with a smile of satisfaction.
The Council Meeting Ends
Shortly after, the Grand Elder officially declared the conclusion of the Elder Council meeting.
As the meeting drew to a close, all eyes turned toward Xiao Ze.
"Ha! I've prepared a selection of rare pills for this meeting. I hope they meet your expectations," Xiao Ze said, waving his sleeve.
In an instant, dozens of divine pills appeared on the round table, each radiating immense power.
Gasp!
The gathered Heaven Supremes couldn't help but show their astonishment. Their eyes shone as they stared at the divine pills, mesmerized by the radiant waves of energy emanating from them.
Even though they had heard of Xiao Ze's peerless alchemy skills, witnessing the pills firsthand left them speechless.
Each of these pills was so rare that they were considered priceless treasures in the outside world. Owning even one would spark intense competition among Heaven Supremes.
For many, even with billions of Supreme Spirit Liquids, acquiring a divine pill was nearly impossible.
Yet here they were, dozens of divine pills displayed before them, enough to satisfy everyone present.
The Most Coveted Pill
Among the pills, the most coveted was the Dragon Phoenix Heaven Supreme Pill a legendary pill that greatly enhanced a Heaven Supreme's cultivation.
In the original story, the Western Heaven Battle Emperor, originally at the late Celestial stage, consumed one such pill. The next time he appeared, he had already ascended to the Saint stage.
While the pill alone wasn't the sole reason for his breakthrough, it played an undeniably crucial role, helping him cross the formidable barrier to the Saint stage.
Such power made the Dragon Phoenix Heaven Supreme Pill a treasure that all Heaven Supremes craved.
Even the Grand Elder couldn't help but glance at one of the pills.
"Xiao Ze, your alchemy has truly reached an extraordinary level," the Grand Elder said with a hint of awe.
"It's merely the result of fortunate insights," Xiao Ze replied modestly. "Of course, I must also thank the Great Thousand Palace for its unwavering support, providing me with access to countless high level pill recipes."
Avoiding Conflict
Xiao Ze gently tapped the table and addressed the gathered Heaven Supremes.
"We're all members of the Great Thousand Palace. There's no need for disputes or unnecessary competition."
"If you see a pill you desire, offer me its value based on the outside market price. If multiple people want the same pill, you can discuss among yourselves without inflating the price unnecessarily."
His words immediately diffused the tension in the room, replacing it with goodwill.
The gathered Heaven Supremes were impressed by Xiao Ze's fairness and generosity.
"Thankfully, Xiao Ze is part of the Great Thousand Palace," many thought to themselves.
The Grand Elder, seeing the atmosphere relax, suggested, "Perhaps Lord Xiao Ze could manage the allocation himself?"
After a brief moment of thought, Xiao Ze nodded and began distributing the pills.
Unveiling the Undying Substitute Pill
Xiao Ze picked up one of the pills, which floated above the table.
"This is the Undying Substitute Pill, crafted from the essence of the Immortal Divine Tree and numerous rare materials," he explained.
"When consumed, it can save you from certain death, allowing you to be reborn even in the face of catastrophic destruction. Does anyone wish to claim it?"
Gasp!
The room fell silent, and the Heaven Supremes collectively held their breath.
The Undying Substitute Pill was nothing short of a second life in pill form. For the gathered Heaven Supremes whose battles often teetered on the brink of annihilation it was a treasure of unparalleled value.
After the Trades
After some negotiation, Xiao Ze successfully allocated all the pills.
Because of their rarity and efficacy, divine pills were exceptionally expensive. By the end of the session, Xiao Ze had amassed an astonishing amount of resources: over 200 billion Supreme Spirit Liquids, alongside countless rare materials.
With Xiao Ze's successful transactions setting the tone, the other Heaven Supremes also began exchanging resources.
Even with Xiao Ze's remarkable alchemy, the accumulated wealth of the Great Thousand Palace's Heaven Supremes was vast. It would have been impossible for Xiao Ze to completely deplete their reserves.
Refining the Void Crystals
Once the trades were complete, Xiao Ze left behind a spiritual avatar to continue discussions with the other Heaven Supremes. Meanwhile, he made his way to claim the Great Thousand Void Crystals.
Within the Demon Slayer King's Palace, Xiao Ze inspected the vast stockpile of Void Crystals stored within his Universe Bracelet, his face lighting up with satisfaction.
The Grand Elder hadn't exaggerated the crystals' value or abundance. Xiao Ze now had an extraordinary resource in his hands.
Waving his sleeve, Xiao Ze activated the Heavenly Star Diagram, summoning thousands of spirit arrays into existence.
Golden flames ignited, and the refining process began. The immense energy within the Void Crystals was extracted and absorbed with incredible efficiency.
The Art of Refinement
Xiao Ze's recent breakthrough in refining had been aided by a unique divine ability granted by the Bodhi Ancient Tree: Eternal Reincarnation Technique.
This ability not only enhanced his cultivation but also allowed his mastery of spirit arrays to reach the Saint Tier. Now, his arrays could form independent worlds, wielding unfathomable power.
While Xiao Ze concealed this ability to avoid drawing undue attention, he could deploy thousands of arrays in an instant if needed.
As the Void Crystals' immense energy flowed into his Source Space, it transformed into boundless spirit energy. This, in turn, triggered the Chaos Light to further temper the Source Tree.
Even with the vast size of the Source Tree, the refining process saw significant progress, advancing the tempering by one to two percent a monumental leap given its immense scale.
"By the time I finish refining these crystals, my Source Tree will have undergone a tremendous transformation," Xiao Ze estimated, his enthusiasm reignited.
With renewed determination, he poured his focus into refining the Void Crystals, golden flames burning brighter than ever.
(End of Chapter)
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