How did a bastard like him become an immortal?

Under the astonished gazes of the crowd, the golden alchemy furnace actually shook for a moment, as if responding to the great blue ox.

This scene left everyone dumbfounded. Could it be that the alchemy furnace possessed a spirit?

Fortunately, after doing all this, the great blue ox made no further moves. It suddenly took a deep breath, and its tongue swiftly rolled up the incredibly hot Nine Yang Grass, spitting it into the alchemy furnace.

Then the lid of the alchemy furnace closed by itself. Without adding any real fire or auxiliary materials, a sudden burst of crimson-golden light shone from inside the furnace, illuminating countless golden clouds, a truly miraculous sight.

Li Muyun had some prior knowledge of the Great Blue Ox, knowing that although it talked nonsense, alchemy was its forte, so there was some truth to it.

It wasn't that he was unfamiliar with alchemy; even though he had never personally refined pills, he knew the process.

Generally speaking, adjusting the alchemy furnace, controlling the alchemical fire, and adding auxiliary materials are the most simplified steps. Each step is indispensable and must be handled with precision to avoid any mistakes or deviations.

But how could it be so simple and casual to just throw this dead ox into the main ingredients and then cover it with the cauldron?

The giant blue ox, who had only made one thing—throwing the Nine Yang Grass into the alchemy furnace—yawned, produced a palm-leaf fan from somewhere, sat on a cloud, and began fanning itself at the furnace.

The five women stared wide-eyed at the sight, looking at each other in astonishment, and whispered among themselves.

"What is that blue ox doing? Is it refining pills? But why would refining pills..."

White Dove struggled for a long time, but couldn't think of any words to describe the green ox's posture while refining pills.

It was said to be casual, but it also carried a sense of ease and nonchalance. The problem was that alchemy should not be something that alchemists did themselves, but this person just put the materials into the furnace and then left it to their own devices.

"Could this alchemy furnace refine pills on its own?"

Having learned alchemy from her elders and achieved some success in the art, Huang Ying spoke crisply, though with a hint of uncertainty in her voice.

Throughout history, in the human realm, there has never been a record of a pill furnace refining pills on its own. However, there are records of such things. Legend has it that in the Heavenly Palace, there is a powerful pill ancestor who sits high in the ninth heaven, and his disciples are all transformed pill furnaces...

But that was too distant and too shocking. Just as everyone was filled with doubts, the golden furnace suddenly trembled violently and spewed out flames from all directions.

Seeing this, the big blue ox chuckled, put aside its palm-leaf fan, put its legs on the ground, and lay on the two-person-high cauldron to listen for a moment, then suddenly slapped it.

hum!

The chanting of Buddhist hymns resounded within the furnace, golden light radiated from it, and its powerful aura soared into the sky. The furnace lid slowly opened, and a golden-red pill flew out.

The big blue ox beamed with joy, affectionately patted the alchemy furnace, made a hand seal to shrink the furnace, and then rolled it back into its mouth. It held the golden-red pill in one hand and clicked its tongue in admiration.

Li Muyun stepped forward, examined the golden-red pill, and asked in confusion.

"How come only one pill was refined from the Nine Yang Grass?"

"What do you know?"

The big blue ox glanced at Li Muyun with disdain and said smugly.

"This is the Nine Yang Pill. Refined in my divine ox's alchemy furnace, it perfectly preserves all the spiritual essence of the Nine Yang Grass. Without adding any auxiliary materials, it is a natural masterpiece, hahahaha!"

Seeing the dead bull's arrogant demeanor, Li Muyun suddenly pressed down on its head and gave it a light tap.

"Alright, alright, stop showing off your alchemy skills. Just tell me what this pill can do?"

"This Nine Yang Pill is an extremely yang substance. Just like the Nine Yang Grass, if you change the alchemy furnace and don't add yin-tonifying auxiliary materials to neutralize it, it will explode in no time. Refining such yang materials into a pill, its yang nature is self-evident. After taking it, even heavenly fire can be resisted to some extent."

The giant blue ox acted mysteriously, waving the pill in its hand up and down, displaying an exaggerated and enigmatic air.

Li Muyun understood and was finally relieved.

That's alright; it can withstand high temperatures and extreme heat. It's not like spending half a day refining a pill that has no effect.

The big blue ox suddenly changed its expression, trying its best to pretend to be a master of alchemy, and looked at the five beauties in a high-pitched tone.

"If you five young friends are interested in alchemy and wish to know the secrets of the divine ox's alchemy, come to me at midnight, and I will surely answer your questions."

"Get out of here!"

Upon hearing this, Li Muyun flew into a rage and slammed the hilt of his Devouring Creation Sword into the bull's head. After a brief scuffle, the two finally continued on their way.

Their goal was the Crimson Sun Floating Island, suspended in the sky, and they climbed upwards, stepping on numerous crimson fiery clouds.

The cultivator Feng Xu's ability to ride the wind was merely a minor skill. Even without practicing movement techniques, he could move freely by relying on his true energy. Furthermore, he treaded on the fiery clouds with ease, soaring all the way.

However, the lava was extremely hot and would erupt and burst forth from time to time, so everyone had to avoid the impact of the lava and had to slow down.

The closer they got to the high clouds, the more ferocious the fire spirit beasts lurking there became. They possessed the aura of heavenly fire, exuding a fierce and menacing aura. Upon seeing the group, they charged straight at them.

However, the group's teamwork has become increasingly refined. From initial awkwardness to proficiency, they have also discovered the fire spirit beast's fatal weakness: its low intelligence.

Formed through the nurturing and evolution of the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, it is ultimately no match for the spirit of creatures born of nature. Through a series of coincidences and their cooperation, the group continuously killed fire spirit beasts and collected fire element crystals.

Such scorching materials are highly sought after in the outside world. Their extremely high purity of fire element makes them extremely precious, whether for fire element cultivators or for inscribing fire element formations.

As the group ascended, a ghostly figure clung to them like a leech, leaping and dodging between the clouds. Although it deliberately kept its distance, it kept circling around them.

That ghostly figure possessed exceptional stealth and evasion skills, sometimes traversing through the clouds, sometimes merging with the crimson flames and disappearing without a trace, making it difficult for divine sense to detect and easy to overlook its existence.

Li Muyun frowned, the Taiji diagram swirling with Daoist energy, making him extremely sensitive to changes in the surrounding clouds and Daoist energy.

In such a natural place, the Daoist energy is filled with Yang energy. Logically speaking, apart from a few people, it is impossible for any other living beings to stir up other energy. However, that energy still exists and cannot be dispelled.

Is someone watching us?

This thought flashed through his mind, and Li Muyun's divine sense spread out, but it didn't achieve much.

Because in this place shrouded in heavenly fire, the boundless blazing flames filled one's thoughts, and once one's divine sense drifted out, it was submerged in the boundless flowing fire, and could not be detected by divine sense at all.

The five women were fully engaged in the battle before them, fighting the fire spirit beast and dodging the flying lava meteorites. The big blue ox also took the lead, standing at the very front.

The five women also discovered the Green Ox's nature; just a few kind words were enough for the Green Ox to fight bravely against the Fire Spirit Beast, engaging in a one-on-one battle of biting and tearing.

Hearing the cheers of the five beauties only made the big blue ox more excited. White smoke spewed from its nostrils, and its horns gleamed with golden light as it charged fiercely.