Immortality and Cultivation: This old man seeks enlightenment through mere survival.

"Hurry! We absolutely cannot let the Fire Refining Sect and the Blood Burning Sect get their hands on it!"

"That's right, this is a Core Formation treasure!"

Upon hearing about the effects of the Purple-Gold Divine Pill, the disciples of the Spirit Medicine Valley were filled with gleaming eyes and murderous intent, and they rushed into the depths of the alchemy hall without waiting.

The pill that can increase the probability of forming a core by 50% must be kept in one's own hands.

If it falls into the hands of hostile forces, it will be a tremendous disaster.

In an instant, the crowd from Lingyao Valley rushed in, following closely behind Lin Feng, afraid of being a step too late.

At this moment, watching the backs of everyone rushing away, Lu Zaian slowed down and fell at the very back.

Lu Zaian's expression shifted constantly, his mind not on the purple-gold divine pill at all.

Now that such a treasure has appeared deep within the alchemy hall, it will likely inevitably lead to a fierce battle.

At this moment, let alone the hostile Refining Fire Sect and Burning Blood Sect.

Even the Flying Cloud Sect and the Sea Sky Chamber of Commerce, which are allied with the Spirit Medicine Valley, cannot be relied upon.

Faced with a divine pill that can increase the probability of forming a golden core.

It's perfectly normal for couples to turn against each other, or for teachers and students to become enemies...

What's more, they are allies who are already bound by interests?

In this secret realm, although his eighth level of Body Refinement was considered top-tier among the Qi Refining disciples.

But how could Lu Zaian know that others didn't have their own trump cards?

Never underestimate anyone.

This is a lesson Lu Zaian learned after the battle with the Slaughter Gang.

It was this lesson that instilled in Lu Zaian a cautious and prudent character.

If the Valley Master of Lingyao Valley hadn't threatened him with his life, Lu Zaian would never have come to this Core Formation Secret Realm.

Core-forming treasures are indeed precious and hard to find.

But my own life is more important.

"The situation has developed to this point and is far beyond my control. I must find a way to escape!"

However, Lu Zaian was unable to return the way he came to exit the secret realm.

Currently, there is only one exit from the secret realm, and several Foundation Establishment cultivators from Foundation Establishment factions are guarding the outside.

If he were to abandon Lin Feng and the others and leave, he would be unable to face the accountability of the elders of the Spirit Medicine Valley.

"This secret realm definitely has more than one exit."

If I want to completely escape the control of the Spirit Medicine Valley, I must find another exit silently and escape far, far away.

Lu Zaian pondered for a moment, then slowly took out a token from his storage space.

It's palm-sized, made of a unique material—neither gold nor jade—and has a warm, smooth feel.

The token is engraved with exquisite patterns of mountains, seas, insects, and fish, covering its entire surface, giving it a mysterious and ancient feel.

At this moment, the patterns on the token shone brightly, seemingly echoing something in the distance.

"I obtained this token from the Blood Spirit Pearl's storage space, yet it's connected to this Core Formation Secret Realm. Perhaps it's the key to unlocking somewhere..."

However, what gave Lu Zaian a headache was that the direction the token was sensing was deep inside the alchemy hall...

"As long as I don't compete for the Purple-Gold Divine Pill, I should be able to protect myself. Then I'll see what this token is all about..."

Having made up his mind, Lu Zaian swayed and ran towards the depths of the alchemy hall.

Upon entering the spacious hall, a huge dark red alchemy furnace comes into view.

The alchemy furnace stands on three legs, its interior made of an unknown precious metal, engraved with array patterns that guide the energy of flames and medicinal herbs.

After years of weathering, the array patterns became dull and lifeless, and even the furnace chamber had fine cracks.

Beside the enormous alchemy furnace, disciples from several major factions were already locked in a fierce battle.

Lu Zaian saw Leng Sheng and Jiang Qiuyue.

The two were pale and bloodless, and were shielded behind Lin Feng and a group of Lingyao Valley disciples.

There was no trace of the Purple Gold Elixir at the scene.

However, Lu Zaian noticed that many people's eyes were focused on Jiang Qiuyue's storage bag, and he understood what was going on.

It is likely that Jiang Qiuyue and Leng Shengxian discovered the Purple Gold Divine Pill in the alchemy furnace, but were spotted by the Refining Fire Sect and the Burning Blood Sect, which led to their encirclement.

If it had been a moment later, the Purple Gold Divine Pill might have changed hands.

"Hmph, Lin Feng, hand over the Purple Gold Divine Pill now."

Such divine treasures are definitely not something your Spirit Medicine Valley can monopolize!

The leader of the Fire Refining Sect who participated in the battle was dressed in a fire robe, with a resolute face, red hair and beard, and glaring eyes!

With each gesture, his hand would unleash blazing flames.

Like a lava eruption, it destroyed the earth!

His name is Chi Yanfeng.

He is the most outstanding among the younger generation of disciples of the Refining Fire Sect, and also the grandson of Chi Cang, the sect leader of the Refining Fire Sect.

At only twenty-seven years old, he had already reached the ninth level of Qi Refining, and his fire-based techniques were already incredibly advanced.

"Hehehe... If you know what's good for you, hand over the Purple Gold Divine Pill obediently, and I might leave you with a whole corpse."

Otherwise, you will all become food for my Blood Burning Sect!

The leader of the Blood Burning Sect was a strange man whose entire body was shrouded in a blood-red robe.

Only a pair of scarlet eyes were visible, resembling a wild beast, and it also exuded the aura of a ninth-level Qi Refining Perfection cultivator.

This is the "Blood Child" of the Burning Blood Sect.

A title that only the strongest young disciple of the Burning Blood Sect can be called "Blood Child".

At this moment, however, no disciples of the Flying Cloud Sect or the Sea Sky Chamber of Commerce appeared in the arena.

The communication device failed to reach them.

Now, Lingyao Valley is showing signs of defeat as it puts pressure on both the Lianhuo Sect and the Fenxue Sect on its own.

Although the disciples of Lingyao Valley have abundant cultivation resources and are supported by elixirs, their average level is much higher than that of the disciples of Lianhuo Sect and Fenxue Sect.

However, they couldn't withstand the overwhelming numbers of the opposing side.

There are a total of thirty-five people from the Refining Fire Sect and the Burning Blood Sect.

Two of them were at the ninth level of Qi Refining, and three were at the eighth level of Qi Refining.

On the other hand, Lingyao Valley only had sixteen people, including Lu Zaian.

The other disciples were scattered throughout the secret realm and could not be gathered together.

Only Lin Feng has reached the ninth level of Qi Refining perfection.

Leng Sheng had already been injured and rendered unable to fight in the previous battle.

The vast disparity in combat strength has left the disciples of Lingyao Valley in dire straits.

"Junior Brother Lu! You take Junior Brother Leng and Junior Sister and go first. I and the others will stay behind to cover the rear!"

Lin Feng swung his Wind Whisper Sword, unleashing a wind blade as powerful as an insurmountable chasm, briefly cutting off all attacks, and shouted at Lu Zai'an.

Two disciples from Lingyao Valley who were originally at the eighth level of Qi Refining had entered the secret realm, but they could not be contacted at this time.

Now, Lin Feng can only believe Lu Zaian's eighth-level Body Refinement cultivation and his identity as an array master.

At this moment, Lu Zaian was still examining the layout around the alchemy hall.

Lu Zaian noticed that the wall behind the huge alchemy furnace was engraved with dense array patterns.

These patterns resembled mountain birds, insects, and fish, and seemed somewhat similar to the patterns on the token he possessed.

My gaze swept across the wall and noticed an incongruous gap.

The gap, about the size of a palm, with broken lines, ruins the overall aesthetic appeal of the wall.

"Could it be..."

Lu Zaian's eyes flashed, and he had an idea. He decided to play along.

"Elder brother, let me help you!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Lu Zaian moved and lunged forward!