Starting with the creation of the Immortal Clan through the compilation of the family genealogy.

Chapter 94: Strange Phenomena Arise When the Flame is Opened, and a Shocking Turn of Events Leads to Calamity Upon the Completion of the Elixir.
The founding ceremony of the Tianyan Sect was simple, but of extraordinary significance.

The thirty-two founding disciples were quickly assigned to the Qi Refining Hall and the Body Refining Hall, and the entire sect was immersed in a thriving and bustling atmosphere.

After temporarily entrusting the sect's affairs to Ji Beichuan and others, Meng Xihong did not return to the council hall on the front mountain. Instead, he bypassed the training ground and went alone to the depths of the back mountain.

A seemingly simple and ordinary three-courtyard house is built against a steep mountain wall. This is his new home with his family, and also the most heavily guarded core forbidden area of ​​the entire Tianyan Sect.

The location of this courtyard was carefully chosen, with the entrance to the ancient secret cave directly behind it.

Under Yun Songzi's personal guidance, the entire courtyard blends seamlessly with the mountainside, serving as the core of a complex array that combines concealment, spiritual energy gathering, and defense.

In this way, the entrance to the secret realm can be perfectly concealed under the guise of the sect leader's residence, while also allowing family members to enter and exit at any time. More importantly, Meng Xihong can sit here and control the operation of the entire formation at any time.

Meng Xihong returned to his study, his mind immersing itself in the divination he had for the day.

[Daily Divination, Today's Hexagram: Minor Auspiciousness. The fire of fire is being lit in the furnace, the precious elixir is nearing completion; there will be a scare but no real danger, a hidden tribulation is brewing, fortune is auspicious yet fraught with misfortune; Suitable: Wait patiently for the right moment; Unsuitable: Impatience and agitation.]

"'The precious pill is about to be completed' must refer to the Foundation Establishment Pill. And 'the calamity of humanity is about to occur' confirms that the Foundation Establishment process is bound to be dangerous."

Meng Xihong pondered the words in the divination, and deep in his eyes, beneath that calmness, lay a steadfast pursuit of a higher realm.

He composed himself, got up and walked out of the study, and saw Yun Songzi lying casually on a recliner under an old tree in the courtyard, swaying back and forth, looking quite content.

"Senior, the sect is on the right track, and the disciples have begun their cultivation. Next, I would like to proceed to Foundation Establishment."

"Hmm, it's time." Yun Songzi didn't even lift his eyelids, responding lazily.

"You have now reached the peak of the ninth level of Qi Refining, with an incomparably solid foundation. Furthermore, you have obtained the body refining method, making your body far more robust than others of the same level. If you don't establish your foundation now, when will you?"

“But this Foundation Establishment Pill…” Meng Xihong pondered, “Last time at the Hundred Alliances Chamber of Commerce, a single high-grade Foundation Establishment Pill cost a staggering ten thousand spirit stones.”

Although I have received your promise, senior, the materials required for refining pills, especially such heaven-defying items as Foundation Establishment Pills, must be extremely demanding. I wonder if we…”

Before he could finish speaking, Yun Songzi glanced at him sideways and chuckled.

"You little rascal, you've been going around in circles, subtly reminding me. Isn't it just because you're eyeing my meager fortune? And you're being so polite with me now?" He glared at him and blew on his beard.

The main ingredients, 'Purple Monkey Flower' and 'Dragon Blood Mushroom,' those few plants in the secret realm were all fully ripe. I picked four portions, enough for several rounds of use. As for the auxiliary ingredients, do you think I've lived these past two hundred years for nothing? I've already prepared them all for you."

He pulled out a bunch of bottles and jars from his storage bag and laid them out on the table, but he didn't mince words: "The materials are all ready, but let me make this clear beforehand, I'm not a professional at refining pills. Even with my precious furnace, I can't guarantee a 100% success rate. I've prepared three sets of materials for you. Whether it succeeds or not depends on fate."

“I understand.” Meng Xihong nodded solemnly.

With the agreement reached, Yun Songzi did not delay any longer.

He instructed Meng Xihong to find a secluded valley in a secret realm, rich in spiritual energy, as the place for alchemy.

"Oh, right," Yun Songzi turned back before leaving and added mysteriously.

"Refining a Foundation Establishment Pill is no small feat. When the pill is completed, there will surely be extraordinary phenomena. Although this secret realm can isolate the fragrance of the medicine, it cannot isolate the fluctuations of the laws of heaven and earth."

For some people with ulterior motives, that commotion was like a lighthouse in the dark.

"And you'd better protect me well, lest the pills are refined but I get snatched away by the spirit beasts in the secret realm."

Then, with a solemn expression, he carefully took out a palm-sized, crimson alchemy furnace carved with ancient flame patterns from his seemingly worn-out storage bag.

"This is the 'Fire-Separating Treasure Furnace,' one of the few remaining treasures of my Haoran Academy. It is a low-grade Earth-rank magic weapon. Today, let it be used to open the furnace for you!" Yun Songzi stroked the furnace, a trace of reminiscence and pride flashing in his eyes.

Meng Xihong was deeply shaken.

Earth-rank magic treasure!

The common knowledge of the cultivation world flashed through his mind instantly. The grades of magic treasures, from low to high, are divided into four grades: Yellow, Profound, Earth, and Heaven. Each grade is further divided into three levels: Upper, Middle, and Lower.

His own "Shadow Dagger" was merely a mid-grade Yellow Rank weapon, already a coveted treasure for ordinary Qi Refining cultivators. But this alchemy furnace before him was a true Earth Rank magic treasure, transcending the entire Profound Rank!
No wonder Yun Songzi was so serious; such a treasure would drive any Golden Core cultivator or alchemy master crazy.

Yun Songzi tossed the alchemy furnace into the air, chanting incantations and casting spells.

The alchemy furnace grew taller in the wind, instantly becoming more than a person's height, and landed steadily in the center of the valley. A scorching aura emanated from the furnace and spread out with a roar. Yun Songzi took a deep breath, changed his hand seals, and a ball of golden "Righteous True Fire" rose from his palms and was thrown into the furnace.

Bear!
Flames shot into the sky from the furnace, illuminating the entire valley in a fiery red glow.

With preparations complete, Yun Songzi began to place the precious spiritual herbs one by one into the alchemy furnace according to the prescription. His movements were fluid and efficient, without the slightest hesitation.

Meng Xihong watched quietly from the side, his literary spirit and integrity trembling, firmly memorizing every detail of Yun Songzi's alchemy.

Time passed by minute by minute.

Two days later, at the crucial moment of condensing the elixir, Yun Songzi's forehead was covered in sweat. He roared and slammed his hands onto the elixir furnace.

hum~
The alchemy furnace trembled violently, and a rich medicinal fragrance filled the air.

Just then, a muffled "pop" sound came from inside the furnace, as if something had broken.

The enticing aroma of the elixir instantly turned burnt, and a wisp of black smoke emerged from the gap in the furnace lid.

"Damn it!" Yun Songzi's face darkened, and he abruptly withdrew his hand, his beard bristling with anger. "The Seven Star Vine's medicinal power was purified a moment too early, which diluted the Dragon Blood Mushroom's spiritual essence. This first batch is ruined!"

Meng Xihong's heart tightened, but seeing that Yun Songzi was angry but not discouraged, he knew that things were still under control.

Yun Songzi sat cross-legged and meditated for half a day to recover his depleted magical power before opening his eyes and humming, "Again!"

He cleaned the furnace and opened it again, his movements more cautious than before.

Another three days have passed.

When the last auxiliary ingredient was added to the alchemy furnace, Yun Songzi's face turned somewhat pale.

"Kid, watch closely, this is it!"

He roared and slammed his hands down on the alchemy furnace again, his righteous energy surging into it like it was free.

The Fire-Separating Treasure Furnace trembled violently, emitting bursts of roaring sounds!

A fragrant aroma, ten times stronger than before, wafted from the cracks in the alchemy furnace, instantly invigorating the spirit and activating the spiritual energy within the body.

Become!

Meng Xihong was overjoyed.

However, just as the elixir was about to take shape, a sudden change occurred.

Boom!

The once clear sky suddenly became covered with dark clouds, accompanied by lightning and thunder.

A terrifying pressure from heaven and earth suddenly descended.

"Not good!" Yun Songzi's expression changed drastically. "It's a pill tribulation! This Earth-grade treasure furnace, combined with those old herbs in the secret realm, has too potent a medicinal effect, actually attracting a pill tribulation!"

Meng Xihong's heart tightened as well.

Just when they thought they were about to face a tribulation of lightning, the oppressive force vanished without a trace in an instant, and the sky returned to its clear state.

"Huh? What's going on? All bark and no bite?" Yun Songzi was taken aback, somewhat confused.

Meng Xihong frowned deeply; his spiritual sense detected something amiss.

From the direction of the Tianyan Sect's mountain gate, several unfamiliar auras, filled with greed and malice, were rapidly approaching the entrance to the secret realm where they were located.

"It's not the Pill Tribulation!" Meng Xihong's face darkened, his voice icy. "It's the Human Tribulation!"

Yun Songzi, being an old and wise man, instantly understood.

(End of this chapter)