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Chapter 271 Refining the Heavenly Heart Pill, Purifying the World with Glazed Fire (5K)

Reaching the ninth revolution of the Nine Revolutions Fire Technique is not the limit. To reach the limit, you still need to fulfill the conditions on the panel once.

Su Chen had assumed the next requirement would be a seventh-grade pill, and he was already prepared to refine one.

The refreshed panel indicated that the next panel condition was the Heavenly Heart Pill.

"But I remember Miao Kuo once said that one must master the Nine Revolutions Fire Technique to the final revolution before one can refine the Heavenly Heart Pill." Su Chen fell into thought.

According to his understanding, completing the final transformation should mean pushing the Nine Revolutions Fire Separation Technique to its limit.

However, it now appears that the actual situation is not like that.

Once the Nine Revolutions Fire Technique reaches the ninth revolution, one can refine the Heavenly Heart Pill.

This can be seen from the conditions displayed on the panel.

He didn't think Miao Kuo had deceived him; perhaps even Miao Kuo himself didn't know.

"This is good news for me."

Su Chen muttered to himself that the reason he took the initiative to contact Elder Yao was because of this concern.

If the panel really does show a seventh-grade pill, he can learn relevant alchemy experience from the old alchemist.

The old alchemist simply hasn't reached the required level of cultivation to refine some of the signature pills of a seventh-grade alchemist.

However, he had not only refined regular seventh-grade pills before, but had also succeeded many times, making him quite experienced.

Although things have changed, they are moving in a positive direction.

Upon learning that the condition offered by the panel was the Heavenly Heart Pill, Su Chen was caught in a dilemma.

"Should we continue refining the Longevity Pill, or should we focus our efforts on researching the Heavenly Heart Pill?"

Su Chen only managed to refine ten longevity pills at most, and the experience gained from this quantity wasn't particularly high.

He still has a lot of room for improvement in refining longevity pills.

Su Chen was somewhat anxious because he didn't know the next condition on the panel.

Now that I know, I'm not in such a hurry to refine the Heavenly Heart Pill.

He wanted to perfect the art of refining the Longevity Pill and produce more of it.

After all, this kind of pill would be useful to him, as well as to Hong Ming, Li Mo, and the others.

Refining more won't hurt.

After much deliberation, Su Chen decided to multitask, spending most of his time refining the Longevity Pill and the rest of his time studying the Heavenly Heart Pill formula.

With such a busy schedule, Su Chen had much less time to study with the old apothecary.

Although they lost the opportunity to learn other alchemy techniques, they were able to spend more time refining longevity pills.

The benefit was that, over time, Su Chen's skill in refining longevity pills became increasingly proficient.

Six months later, Su Chen felt that he had refined enough longevity pills, so he shifted his focus to the Heavenly Heart Pill formula.

After six months of research, he has become much more familiar with the refining process of the Heavenly Heart Pill.

Only after truly understanding it did I realize that Tianxin Dan was not as simple as Miao Kuo had described.

During this time, he also asked the old alchemist for the reason, but the old alchemist only asked in return: "Although the Nine Revolutions Fire Technique is difficult to cultivate, it is not that no alchemist has failed to cultivate it. Why do you think they are unwilling to refine the Heavenly Heart Pill?"

In short, Su Chen understood that the difficulty of refining the Heavenly Heart Pill was probably no less than that of the Longevity Pill.

There are other reasons as well.

The Heavenly Heart Pill is a type of pill that breaks through the current realm. Its function is to open up a new meridian, but the success rate is only 50%.

It's not that there aren't any pills with this effect; on the contrary, there are many kinds.

For example, the Meridian Opening Pill can open up a new Xuan Meridian with a success rate as high as 70%.

Among the many pills currently available in the Tiandan City market that can open up additional Xuanmai (mysterious veins), the Tianxin Pill is considered the lowest-grade pill.

Its only difference from other elixirs is that it is the only one that requires the Nine Revolutions Fire Technique for cultivation.

However, this difference did not give it a unique advantage in terms of meridian opening; instead, it became a hindrance.

With the ever-changing market for elixirs, this kind of elixir with only a 50% success rate is destined to be eliminated.

Moreover, the speed at which they are phased out far exceeds expectations.

Su Chen was aware of this, but he still preferred the control panel.

The fact that it was selected by the panel means that the Heavenly Heart Pill must have something special about it.

As for the 50% success rate, it has no impact on him. As long as he takes it, he can improve his Pure Yuan Scripture.

What he's really concerned about now is whether he can actually open up a tenth profound vein after upgrading the Pure Yuan Scripture!
Of course, no matter the reason, it wasn't enough to make Su Chen give up.

"Now that the biggest hurdle has been overcome, even if there is no experience to draw upon, I will still refine the Heavenly Heart Pill!"

Su Chen said with unwavering determination, just as he had when he first grasped the true meaning of martial arts.

In the time that followed, Su Chen focused on the Heavenly Heart Pill.

Having thoroughly mastered the formula, mastered the nine cycles of fire, and prepared sufficient medicinal materials... everything is ready, only the refining process remains.

While Su Chen was diligently practicing the Heavenly Heart Pill, Heavenly Pill City was bustling with activity.

“A tremendous event has occurred. Some time ago, a master alchemist passed through Yunxia Mountain and seems to have discovered traces of alchemical fire.”

"Isn't Yunxia Mountain near Tiandan City? If there were alchemical fire in the mountain, it would have been taken away long ago. How could it still be there now?"

"You don't know this, but it was during a battle between two groups that the mountain was accidentally broken, which caused the aura of the alchemical fire within to leak out."

"Now that the news has spread, many alchemists are planning to go to Yunxia Mountain to see for themselves."

"However, I don't know which bastard actually set up a barrier outside Yunxia Mountain, which prevents alchemists below the fifth grade from entering."

"What? Which despicable bastard did this? This is cutting off our chance to plunder the alchemical fire! It's outrageous!"

"Come on, you two, don't be silly. Even if we let you in, do you think you can get the alchemical fire? I've heard that many fifth-grade alchemists have come."

"No, you still underestimate the allure of the alchemy fire. In addition to the alchemists from our Heavenly Pill City, fifth-grade alchemists from the other eight pill cities have also come."

"What kind of alchemical fire is this? Why has it attracted so many alchemists?"

"I don't know, but there are rumors that it's the Glazed Elixir Fire."

"..."

Whether it is naturally generated or cultivated, alchemical fire has a remarkable effect on refining elixirs.

The Glazed Elixir Fire belongs to the former category; it can purify elixirs and better remove impurities from them.

However, it is only effective for pills of grade five and below; its effect is minimal for higher grades.

Even so, the appearance of the Glazed Elixir Fire caused a sensation throughout Tiandan City.

There is no other reason than that the amount of alchemical fire produced by heaven and earth is simply too small.

In the entire Tiandan City, there is not a single alchemist who possesses innate alchemical fire.

Even within the Pill Alliance, there are only a handful of alchemists who possess innate pill fire.

Su Chen learned of this news from the old medicine master.

"Wuque, now that the Glazed Elixir Fire has appeared in Yunxia Mountain, you might as well try to get it. It might help you refine elixirs better," said the old medicine master.

Su Chen rarely ventured out, and his occasional visits were only to consult with Elder Yao, so he was unaware of the Glazed Elixir Fire.

The old doctor noticed Su Chen's confusion and told him about the recent events.

Upon hearing this, Su Chen suddenly understood, and information about the Glazed Elixir Fire appeared in his mind.

He looked at the old doctor and asked with some curiosity, "Are there many people going?"

"Hmm." The old medicine doctor nodded.

Su Chen remained silent. If he wanted to continue developing in the path of alchemy, he might go and take a look.

However, he had no such intention.

Moreover, right now, he only wants to finish refining the Heavenly Heart Pill and doesn't want to be distracted by anything else.

The most important point is that he already possesses the Dan Fire.

Although the Li Fire is an acquired elixir fire, it is quite remarkable.

At least for him, it was more than enough for alchemy, and there was no need to find a new type of alchemical fire.

Suddenly, Su Chen thought of Elder Yao and couldn't help but ask, "Why isn't Elder Yao going?"

According to the old alchemist, the Glazed Elixir Fire has a great effect on fifth-grade alchemists.

Master Yao is a sixth-grade alchemist. If we can subdue the alchemical fire, it will be of some help to his alchemy.

Upon hearing this, the old doctor laughed and said, "Me? I don't need it!"

Su Chen: “???”

The old doctor stroked his beard and explained, "What the Glazed Elixir Fire can do, I can also do; what the Glazed Elixir Fire cannot do, I can still do. Since that's the case, why should I compete for the Glazed Elixir Fire?"

His words exuded a strong sense of self-confidence.

Seeing that Su Chen didn't speak, he patted Su Chen's shoulder lightly and asked, "What, do you think I'm exaggerating?"

Su Chen shook his head. Having spent so much time with Yao Lao, he had come to understand his personality. Since Yao Lao dared to say that, he must have his reasons.

Sure enough, the old alchemist said again, "For alchemists below the fifth rank, purifying pills with alchemical fire is indeed a good option."

However, alchemists of the fifth rank or above can accomplish things that alchemical fire cannot, based on their own experience.

Moreover, alchemists who truly aspire to go further in the art of alchemy do not rely too heavily on alchemical fire.

"The alchemical fire is merely a tool for alchemy; having it saves time and effort, but not having it is unnecessary."

This is why he was unwilling to compete for the Elixir Fire.

"What if it's the Pure World Glazed Flame?" Su Chen asked after a long silence.

The old doctor paused, then glared at Su Chen: "You brat, you always like to challenge my weaknesses with these vague fantasies." Su Chen was taken aback, not understanding.

Unexpectedly, the old apothecary continued, "Cough cough cough, if it were the Pure World Glazed Flame, then this old man might try to compete for it... to see what the market is like."

The Pure World Glazed Fire is different from the Glazed Fire. In addition to possessing the characteristics of the Glazed Fire, it also has other functions.

This special kind of alchemical fire can affect not only the elixir but also the primordial spirit.

The former is for purifying pills, while the latter is for tempering the primordial spirit; both are quite effective even for sixth-grade alchemists.

The change in Yao Lao's attitude made Su Chen feel ashamed.

He quickly realized that it wasn't that Yao Lao didn't want to compete for the Glazed Flame, but rather that Yao Lao simply didn't care about the Glazed Flame at all.

If it were the Pure World Glazed Fire, perhaps the Medicine Master would have eagerly gone there under the guise of a grand invitation to broaden his horizons.

That old man is such a show-off.

"how about you?"

Perhaps having lost some of his authority in front of Su Chen, Yao Lao coughed a few times and then calmly asked.

"What?" Su Chen asked, puzzled.

"Liulihuo, are you going to Yunxia Mountain?"

Su Chen shook his head decisively: "Never mind."

The old doctor didn't think much of it, so naturally he didn't think much of it either.

"What if it's the Pure World Glazed Fire?" Yao Lao asked with burning eyes.

Su Chen thought for a moment, then shook his head: "I'm not going either."

Upon hearing this, the old doctor's aged face suddenly broke into a smile.

After asking the questions, Su Chen went back.

On his way back, he noticed that people along the way were discussing alchemical fire, and more and more fifth-grade alchemists were heading to Yunxia Mountain after receiving the news.

Everyone seemed to be waiting for the moment when the elixir would appear.

After listening for a while, Su Chen stopped paying attention and quickened his pace.

He had learned a great deal from the explanation he had just received, and he couldn't wait to verify it.

at the same time.

Yunxia Mountain.

A barrier standing across the ravine divides the mountains into two worlds.

As rumored, this barrier was not naturally formed, but rather created later.

However, it wasn't established in the last month; it may have been established much earlier.

As the legend of Liuli Fire spread, more and more related news circulated.

This explains the origin of the barrier: it was set up by a powerful alchemist to prevent the aura of alchemical fire from leaking out.

Within the barrier lies a canyon, beneath which flows lava.

The Glazed Fire is located within the magma.

However, even a fifth-grade alchemist cannot enter at present.

The fire poison in the canyon is extremely potent; the slightest carelessness can lead to its invasion and death.

All the alchemists were waiting, waiting for the moment when the fire poison would weaken, at which point they could enter the barrier and seize the Glazed Fire.

No one knew that a cave was hidden in the cliff face of the canyon.

at this time.

Inside the cave.

"Fierce Tiger Emperor, half a month has passed since the news of the appearance of the Glazed Fire. When do you plan to take action against this group of alchemists?"

On the cave wall, a red, rootless tree swayed its branches and spoke in human language.

The Fierce Tiger Emperor he spoke of was a tiger demon, whose body was also crimson, but the color was even deeper.

Upon hearing this, Fierce Tiger Emperor pondered and said, "Let's wait a little longer."

"What are we waiting for? The other nine Pill Cities have all produced different Pill Flames. If we keep waiting, they might not come." The Flame Soul Flower next to the Fire Tree opened and closed its petals, and a dissatisfied voice came from its mouth.

The emergence of this alchemical fire not only affected Tiandan City, but also the other eight alchemical cities.

With the same alchemical fire appearing in the world, alchemists from other alchemical cities naturally wouldn't go to great lengths to travel thousands of miles to Tiandan City to compete for it.

Most of the alchemists from Tiandan City have already gathered outside. In Yan Hunhua's opinion, there are enough people, and there is no need to wait any longer.

Eliminating these fifth-grade alchemists will severely damage the Human Alchemy Alliance.

Fifth-grade alchemists are the backbone of the Alchemy Alliance and are the foundation for the rapid development of human martial arts.

Their deaths will undoubtedly cause heavy losses to the Human Alliance, and the Human Martial Arts will also be affected.

This is quite beneficial to both the Demon Alliance and their Spirit Alliance.

Ignoring Yan Hu Hua's emotions, Lie Hu Huang calmly said, "Wait ten more days, and we will make our move after ten days."

He estimated the time in his mind and guessed that ten days would be enough for the Emperor and the others to arrive at Martial Dao Mountain.

With the influence of the emergence of the Danhuo, the Demon Alliance will be able to establish its presence at Martial Dao Mountain.

“Alright, then let’s wait another ten days.” Before Yan Hun Hua could speak, Huo Shu agreed.

Ten days passed in the blink of an eye.

As the morning sun shone on the earth, a strange change occurred at Yunxia Mountain.

"The barrier's power has weakened; we can go in now!"

"rush!"

"Beware of fire poison."

"..."

The usually composed alchemists rushed into the canyon like madmen.

Figures surged up from all directions, flooding into the canyon like locusts.

The countless figures seemed to transform into a black curtain that blotted out the sun, dispelling the light wherever it passed, as if night had fallen.

Miao Kuo and several friends stood not far away, frowning as they looked at the dense crowd. For some reason, they felt uneasy.

"Let's go, let's join in the fun."

His friend said to Miao Kuo, and as soon as he finished speaking, he transformed into a streak of light and soared into the sky.

Seeing this, Miao Kuo suppressed his anxiety and leaped into the air, flying towards the canyon.

"Oh no, I've been poisoned by fire, ah..."

The barrier's power weakened, but the fire poison's power didn't decrease much. Some weaker martial artists were instantly corroded by the fire poison.

Without even a chance to resist, it fell into the lava and vanished into nothingness.

Fire Poison seemed to sense the surge of the crowd and became even more agitated.

Endless fiery poison rose from the magma, like a merciless scythe, severing one vibrant life after another.

This terrifying scene finally jolted the alchemists, who had been blinded by desire, to their senses. They stopped what they were doing and ceased their pursuit.

Just then, a sharp voice broke through the blockade of the fire poison and spread in all directions: "Look quickly, it's Glazed Fire!"

The appearance of the Glazed Fire instantly shattered the silence, and the calm gazes of the crowd suddenly turned fervent.

Some powerful fifth-grade alchemists could no longer contain themselves and rushed toward the location of the Glazed Fire.

A great battle was about to erupt with the appearance of the Glazed Fire.

Miao Kuo looked in the direction of the sound and saw a crimson flame that looked like lightning.

The crystal fire swam merrily in the magma, completely unaware of the impending danger.

Above it, a fierce battle was raging.

Each alchemist unleashed a power far greater than their usual alchemy skills, displaying unparalleled ferocity and murderous intent.

Alchemists would fall from time to time, their blood splattering in all directions, their bodies landing in the lava.

Miao Kuo noticed that whenever a corpse fell into the lava, that wisp of glassy fire would swim over like a hungry wolf that had smelled food.

At the instant the corpse was melted by the magma, a pure primordial spirit flowed into the Glazed Fire, making it even more profound.

"what!"

As they were observing, a sharp scream suddenly rang out, and the surrounding air suddenly became scorching hot.

Miao Kuohu's body trembled, and he looked around in surprise.

"what is this?"

Under his gaze, wisps of black smoke rose from the bottom of the magma, instantly condensing into a black cloud.

Dark clouds loomed over the canyon, blocking out the light and creating a strange sense of oppression for everyone.

One of the alchemists sensed something was wrong and rushed forward.

As soon as it entered the dark cloud, it didn't even have a chance to struggle before it let out a miserable scream, its whole body turning into a ball of flame and falling into the lava.

"Oh no, someone has trapped us!" a pill master said with a grave expression.

Not long after he finished speaking, countless thorny vines suddenly sprouted from all around the cliff.

The vines danced wildly in the wind, like nimble giant pythons, revealing their bloodthirsty intent.

It swept over all the alchemists present, instantly filling the air with murderous intent!
(End of this chapter)