After deciding on the next course of action, Lin Yuan left the alchemy hall together with Queen Medusa.
Soon after, to celebrate everyone's reunion, the five of them, Lin Yuan, Zi Yan, Medusa, Qing Lin, and Xiao Cai held a warm gathering of their own. Naturally, Lin Yuan took charge of the cooking, something he quite enjoyed.
Inside a palace within the Serpent-People Royal City.
Watching Qing Lin, Zi Yan, and Xiao Cai happily indulging in the delicious food, a trace of pride flickered in Lin Yuan's eyes, along with a hint of contemplation.
"What are you thinking about?" Queen Medusa walked over gracefully and asked softly.
Lin Yuan smiled faintly. Picking up a delicate pastry, he gently fed it to her before speaking leisurely, "I'm thinking about whether I should put into practice an idea I once considered, creating a new branch of alchemy called 'Alchemy: Medicinal Cuisine.'"
"If I can achieve it, then no matter what happens in the future, I will surely leave my name in the history of alchemists on the Dou Qi Continent as a grandmaster."
At this point, a trace of anticipation entered Lin Yuan's voice.
"It's quite an interesting idea. What you've done in this field has indeed changed my impression of alchemists somewhat," Queen Medusa said calmly. "But do you care that much about leaving your name in history?"
Lin Yuan pondered for a moment before replying slowly, "Since I've come to this world, as long as my actions do not conflict with my goals, I still want to leave something behind to prove that I was here, rather than be easily submerged in the long river of history."
"Moreover, fame and profit have always gone hand in hand, complementing each other. If handled well, this could be transformed into real benefits and support."
As he spoke, a sharp glint flashed through Lin Yuan's deep eyes. "Perhaps, after refining this theory of medicinal cuisine, when I break through to an Eighth-Grade alchemist in the future, it could serve as a good stepping stone for me to enter the core of the Pill Tower."
According to Lin Yuan's estimation, it would take him roughly two to three years to break into the Spiritual Realm and step into the ranks of Eighth-Grade alchemists. However, there were still eight years left until the Central Plains Pill Gathering.
Therefore, even if he broke through to the Eighth-Grade quickly, he would not be able to win the Pill Gathering in a short time and become a candidate for the Three Giants, thus entering the core of the Pill Tower.
Under such circumstances, he had to find another path. Creating a new branch of alchemy, medicinal cuisine was one of the solutions Lin Yuan had come up with.
With the backing of Jia Nan Academy and a clean background, if he could become an exceptionally young Eighth-Grade alchemist and supplement that with the achievement of founding a new alchemical theory, entering the core of the Pill Tower might indeed be feasible.
Seeing the depth in Lin Yuan's eyes, Queen Medusa knew he had his own plans. However, she did not ask further. That faint sense of mystery about him was also something she liked.
After the gathering, Lin Yuan informed Qing Lin and had her command some of her controlled subordinates to deliver necessary information to Yun Shan.
Afterward, after greeting the women, Lin Yuan began this round of pill refinement.
Inside the alchemy hall, Lin Yuan waved his hand, and the Ten Thousand Beast Cauldron flew out from his Sea Storage Ring, landing heavily on the ground before him.
Lin Yuan gently ran his hand over the cauldron, as if caressing a peerless divine weapon. Then he lightly tapped it, and a crisp metallic sound echoed through the hall.
Hearing the sound, Lin Yuan nodded in satisfaction, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes.
"A fine cauldron! Follow me, and you will never be disgraced."
He then sat cross-legged with his eyes closed, immersing his mind into his storage ring and inspecting the vast number of pill formulas and medicinal ingredients within.
Before he knew it, a satisfied smile curled at the corner of his lips.
"With such a collection, I have surpassed the vast majority of Seventh-Grade alchemists."
At present, the medicinal ingredients in Lin Yuan's possession were extremely abundant. Jia Nan Academy, the Serpent-People Tribe, the Eight Gates, Mu Lan Valley, the Mittel Family, Han Feng, and the various factions of the Black-Corner Region whether allies or enemies, all these Dou Emperor-level forces and above had contributed to building an extremely rich reserve of medicinal materials for him.
Additionally, on the way to the Jia Ma Empire, he, Qing Lin, and Zi Yan had discovered numerous heavenly treasures thanks to Zi Yan's treasure-sensing ability.
Now, whether in terms of quantity of medicinal ingredients or number of pill formulas, Lin Yuan's collection was astonishing.
After thinking for a moment, Lin Yuan flipped his hand, and a purple scroll appeared in his palm. "Since I'm going to meet an old friend, I'll start with you, the Purple Spirit Recovery Pill."
The Purple Spirit Recovery Pill, a Fifth-Grade medicinal pill, could completely restore strength that had declined due to sealing or injury.
With a flick of his finger, a spark of green flame shot into the fire inlet of the Ten Thousand Beast Cauldron. Upon entering, the spark rapidly expanded, transforming into an illusory lotus-shaped flame that burned within the cauldron.
The green flame surged wildly inside the cauldron, continuously releasing terrifying heat. Yet no matter how high the temperature rose, the crimson cauldron remained completely unmoved. Even with such horrifying heat within, its exterior remained cool to the touch.
"Excellent!" Lin Yuan's eyes grew more heated. "With this cauldron, my success rate in refining Seventh-Grade pills can increase by another ten percent."
After confirming the formula one last time, he waved his sleeve and tossed all the ingredients for refining the Purple Spirit Recovery Pill into the Ten Thousand Beast Cauldron.
As the ingredients entered, the green flame swept forth, Lin Yuan's new round of alchemy had officially begun.
Chu Yun Empire, Poison Sect Headquarters
On the back mountain, a sudden explosion of energy shattered the previous silence. Immediately, the energy of the surrounding world began to fluctuate violently, as if drawn by an invisible force, surging toward a single point on the mountain.
Two Dou Emperor experts of the Poison Sect, who had been conversing nearby, turned their eyes toward the disturbance. They discovered that the energy was converging precisely at the Poison Pool where their Sect Leader, the Heavenly Poison Woman, was in seclusion.
The two exchanged glances, their faces filled with shock. They had only recently submitted to her after being defeated during the Poison Sect's expansion. Even then, her terrifying strength had already subdued them. But now.
"This aura it's the Sect Leader's. Such power could it be that she's about to break through to the Dou Ancestor realm?" one of them muttered in disbelief.
As they spoke, the disturbance in the surrounding heaven and earth grew increasingly intense. Streams of dense energy seeped out from all directions, intertwining with the toxic energy within the Poison Pool and pouring toward the purple-robed, white-haired woman seated on a green stone within it.
From afar, the entire back mountain appeared to be enveloped in a layer of multicolored, violent energy a magnificent sight.
This phenomenon naturally drew the attention of the entire Poison Sect. Countless astonished gazes turned toward the sky, staring at the almost tangible violent energy. The terrifying pressure faintly emanating from it caused many weaker disciples to feel a deep sense of fear.
As time passed, not only did the changes in the heaven and earth not weaken, but they grew even more intense.
With more and more energy being absorbed, a vast aura like a slumbering dragon awakening, slowly spread from the back mountain. In a short time, it enveloped the entire Poison Sect headquarters.
Meanwhile, dark clouds gathered densely in the sky, and the entire heaven and earth seemed to be shrouded in a heavy atmosphere.
Before long, the Heavenly Poison Woman's absorption of energy and toxins appeared to reach its peak.
"Boom!"
A loud explosion rang out as energy erupted, causing the waters of the Poison Pool to surge backward, with countless pillars of water shooting into the sky.
At the bottom of the pool, the Little Fairy Doctor suddenly opened her eyes. Within her grayish-purple pupils, a streak of violet flame flickered. She parted her lips slightly, and a clear cry, resembling a phoenix's call burst forth from the depths of the pool, piercing through the water and soaring into the sky.
This cry carried immense Dou Qi, triggering a violent upheaval in the heaven and earth.
In an instant, water columns shot skyward, space twisted, and the entire mountain range trembled.
Under everyone's watchful gaze, the Little Fairy Doctor, dressed in a purple-red gown with snow-white hair flowing, shot out from the pool.
She transformed into a streak of purple-red light and soared into the sky, standing at the very peak of the heavens. With a light step upon the void, violet flames swirled around her. The overwhelming aura emanating from her body was like a heaven-splitting divine sword, piercing straight through the endless sky above.
Even the dense storm clouds seemed to scatter before her unparalleled elegance and terrifying presence.
"Dou Ancestor, the Heavenly Poison Woman has actually broken through to the Dou Ancestor realm?"
Sensing this formidable presence, the many experts of Tian Du City watching from afar all sucked in a breath of cold air. Soft murmurs filled with awe and envy echoed one after another.
Standing in the void, this was the mark of a Dou Ancestor expert.
"The Sect Leader has broken through to Dou Ancestor! Long live the Poison Sect! Long live the Little Fairy Doctor!"
A cry of astonishment rang out from somewhere unknown. Yet it was as if this single shout had flipped a switch, instantly igniting the fervor of the entire Poison Sect. From all directions, they surged forward, kneeling beneath the sky as they shouted loudly and fanatically.
"Long live the Poison Sect! Long live the Little Fairy Doctor!"
High above the heavens, the Little Fairy Doctor stood with her greyish-purple eyes gazing into the void, her expression deep and distant.
"I've broken through to Dou Ancestor and the Woeful Poison Body has also reached completion."
Looking down at the frenzied crowd of Poison Sect members below, an indescribable loneliness suddenly arose within her heart. At this moment, she inexplicably found herself missing Lin Yuan and Qing Lin.
After a short while, the Little Fairy Doctor took a deep breath, suppressing the longing and loneliness in her heart. Her gaze turned cold and indifferent once more, returning to that of the ruthless Poison Sect Leader.
With a press of her hand through the air, the entire Poison Sect instantly fell silent, awaiting her command.
Soon after, her cold and domineering voice rang out in the ears of everyone present.
"I have stepped into Dou Ancestor. Prepare for war. Any within the Chu Yun Empire who refuse to submit to the Poison Sect shall be exterminated. The first battle, flatten Tian Du City."
Within the alchemy hall of the Serpent-People Holy City in the Tagore Desert, Lin Yuan had already been in seclusion refining pills for ten days.
After placing the final Sixth-Grade medicinal pill he had refined into a jade bottle, he let out a long breath.
"Ten days and ten nights, I've finally completed all the pills I planned."
Lin Yuan sank his mind into his Storage Ring and looked at the results of these ten days over twenty Fifth-Grade and Sixth-Grade medicinal pills. A hint of excitement flashed across his face.
"With this, I have enough pills for the near future. And my refining speed has improved quite a bit as well."
After his soul strength reached the late stage of Seventh-Grade, combined with the insights he had gained from various alchemist inheritances during this period, his alchemy had advanced tremendously. With the assistance of the Beast Cauldron, he now needed only half a day to refine most Sixth-Grade medicinal pills.
"Unfortunately, there isn't enough time. Otherwise, I'd really like to try refining the Yin-Yang Dragon Profound Pill."
Stretching lazily, Lin Yuan then took out a green medicinal pill from his storage ring—the Qing Yuan Pill he had refined back at Jia Nan Academy.
The Qing Yuan Pill, a Fifth-Grade medicinal pill, was a support-type pill. Although it could not directly increase one's level, it could greatly enhance the user's cultivation speed for an entire month.
Lin Yuan sat cross-legged, exhaled softly, and swallowed the Qing Yuan Pill. He then closed his eyes and formed the cultivation seal with his hands. After refining pills, when both Dou Qi and soul strength were heavily depleted, it was precisely the best time to cultivate.
As Lin Yuan entered his cultivation state, the surrounding space began to ripple slightly. Streams of visible crimson energy gathered from all directions, continuously pouring into his body.
At the same time, the Qing Yuan Pill dissolved within him, transforming into an extremely gentle medicinal force that circulated through his body.
The medicinal energy merged with the natural energy entering his body. After being refined by the Heavenly Flame within him, it transformed into pure Dou Qi, integrating into his meridians and flesh. During this process, Lin Yuan's aura steadily and firmly increased, gradually advancing toward the level of a six-star Dou Emperor.
Cultivation passed quietly amidst monotony. When Lin Yuan finally exited his cultivation state, an entire day had already gone by.
He sensed his current condition and nodded in satisfaction.
"The effect of the Qing Yuan Pill is indeed excellent. With sufficient medicinal potency, one day of cultivation is comparable to three days of normal training, and the Dou Qi remains extremely solid."
"At this rate, in another half month, I should reach the mid-stage of five-star Dou Emperor. But the time is about right, it's time to head to Jia Ma Sacred City."
Lin Yuan stood up and walked outside, pondering various support-type medicinal pills.
"If the Qing Yuan Pill is already this effective, then the Sixth-Grade Xuan Yuan Pill of the same series should be even better. It seems I should refine a batch later."
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but let out a soft chuckle.
"Using Sixth-Grade medicinal pills as cultivation consumables, even I find that somewhat extravagant."
Upon stepping outside the hall, Lin Yuan's thoughts moved, and several clones appeared before him. One by one, he reabsorbed them.
After integrating their knowledge, a trace of satisfaction flashed through his eyes.
"With this, real-time communication between the main soul and the split souls is preliminarily complete. The 'Mini Heavenly Dome Network' between them has taken shape."
Afterward, Lin Yuan walked toward the spatial barrier set up by Queen Medusa. After pondering for a moment, an eager expression appeared on his face.
Forming several hand seals, the vast dragon aura within the purple Natal Blood Pill in his body emitted a mysterious fluctuation. Soon, a faint purple glow spread out from his body, enveloping him entirely.
Filled with anticipation, Lin Yuan extended his right hand, wrapped in purple light, toward the spatial barrier.
Upon making contact with the distorted space, his fingers slowly passed through it—without causing any damage to the barrier.
However, at the same time, the purple glow around his body rapidly dimmed. Startled, he quickly withdrew his hand.
Shaking his head, Lin Yuan wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and sighed bitterly.
"As expected trying to replicate the spatial traversal ability of the Ancient Void Dragon using only dragon aura is nothing more than wishful thinking. Whether in speed or consumption, I am nowhere near comparable to Zi Yan."
At that moment, space twisted, and Queen Medusa's figure appeared beside him.
"My spatial seal was just disturbed. It seems you've been conducting another experiment."
"Mm, just testing some spatial abilities."
Queen Medusa did not probe further. Looking at Lin Yuan, she asked calmly, "Are you leaving for Jia Ma Sacred City?"
"Yes. The Alchemist Grand Meeting is about to begin there, so I'll go take a look." Lin Yuan nodded. He then took out two medicinal pills from his storage ring and handed them to her. "These are for you and Xiao Cai, one each. It will help stabilize your soul condition for now."
Medusa accepted the pills, then grabbed Lin Yuan's hand. A seven-colored glow enveloped the two of them.
"Sea Heart Flame…" Lin Yuan cast a deep glance at the alchemy hall before leaving together with Queen Medusa.
As Lin Yuan departed, the hall fell into silence. Only the occasional sound of surging tides from the Sea Heart Flame burning upon the Green Lotus Platform remained.
However, at this moment, the Sea Heart Flame carried an additional mysterious fluctuation, the fluctuation of the Flame Mantra.
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