Chapter 595: Ice Soul Rebirth
Upon hearing these words, Huang Yuan and the other two all knelt down, kowtowing in gratitude.
Others might not know.
But they were aware of the inside story behind True Master Changsheng’s demise.
"That’s enough. Stand up now."
"Regarding the daily affairs of the Alchemy Hall, Huang Yuan, you’ll continue to oversee them."
A trace of joy flashed in Huang Yuan’s eyes: "Yes, disciple obeys."
"Li Qi, Zhou Dan, you two assist Huang Yuan."
Upon Shen Xuan’s signal, Ding Qingfeng stepped forward.
"Let me introduce him to you; this is Ding Qingfeng, my registered disciple. From today onwards, he will join the Alchemy Hall, responsible for Water Technique Alchemy."
"The daily affairs of the Alchemy Hall, the four of you will discuss and handle together. For major matters, Ding Qingfeng will report to my master, True Master Cold Jade."
Upon hearing this, Huang Yuan and the other two breathed a sigh of relief instead.
True Master Profound Ice’s registered disciple Ding Qingfeng stationed at the Alchemy Hall was indeed a normal personnel arrangement.
Otherwise, Huang Yuan himself would feel uneasy.
"Alright! Ding Qingfeng, you and Li Qi, Zhou Dan may withdraw for now. Huang Yuan, stay behind."
The door closed.
Only Shen Xuan and Huang Yuan remained inside the hall.
Shen Xuan habitually set up a barrier restriction.
"Huang Yuan, we’ve known each other for many years, haven’t we?"
"I wouldn’t dare, disciple is ignorant."
Huang Yuan stood up and bowed, his expression uneasy.
"No need to be nervous. You’re a smart person. The affairs of the Alchemy Hall are complicated, and over these years, you’ve indeed put in some hard work."
Huang Yuan felt slightly relieved and hurriedly said: "I do not deserve Master Profound Ice’s praise; this is a duty of mine as a disciple."
"Earlier, I mentioned that if you perform well, I’ll help you all vie for the opportunity of Core Formation. This is not an empty promise."
"The other two’s Dao Foundations are unstable. You, however, are different."
"Your chance of successfully forming a Core is fifty percent, condensing a Fake Pill."
Shen Xuan gazed at Huang Yuan and slowly said, "My master True Master Cold Jade has always disliked trivial matters. If you do things properly and succeed in condensing a pill, I’ll recommend you to the Sect to become the Vice Hall Master of the Alchemy Hall."
Huang Yuan trembled with excitement and fell to the ground with a thud: "Master Profound Ice’s nurturing grace, Huang Yuan can never repay even with a thousand deaths!"
Shen Xuan brushed his sleeve lightly, allowing him to rise.
"You’ve handled the matter of True Master Changsheng well. Senior Brother Mysterious Trace is aware."
After saying a few words that combined kindness with authority, Shen Xuan left the Alchemy Hall.
Among the three direct disciples of True Master Changsheng, only Huang Yuan was of any use.
The other two were not worth Shen Xuan wasting words on.
Most Vice Hall Masters of the Alchemy Hall were Fake Pill True Masters.
If Huang Yuan condenses a Fake Pill, Shen Xuan indeed would recommend him.
He and Huang Yuan had no deep enmity.
Moreover, he knew the evidence Huang Yuan reported against True Master Changsheng.
Such men fear power rather than virtue.
As long as Shen Xuan is strong enough, Huang Yuan, being slightly wise, wouldn’t dare betray him.
True Master Cold Jade and Liu Bingyu, being women, dislike trivial matters.
Though Huang Yuan is somewhat of a petty man, he does hold certain value.
With him overseeing daily affairs of the Alchemy Hall, Master Cold Jade and Junior Sister Liu can have peace of mind.
Ding Qingfeng is the wedge driven into the Alchemy Hall, used to balance against people like Huang Yuan.
...
A few days later.
Cold Jade Peak, Grotto Heaven Blessed Land.
The Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi gathered in abundance, forming swirling clouds several miles wide.
"Look, someone is attempting Core Formation!"
"Cold Jade Peak, it must be Liu Bingyu!"
"Can she condense an Inner Core?"
"Judging by the Spiritual Qi cluster, a Fake Pill is very hopeful."
Within the Cyan Cloud Sect, many True Masters and Foundation Establishment disciples watched the heavenly phenomenon at Cold Jade Peak,
Outside the Grotto Heaven Blessed Land.
Shen Xuan accompanied True Master Cold Jade, protecting Liu Bingyu together.
Fang Huixue stood behind them, her expression full of curiosity.
At this moment, centering on Cold Jade Peak, the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi within a radius of a hundred miles repeatedly converged.
Some nearby Qi Cultivation disciples suddenly felt a heavy oppression.
This is the side effect of the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi being drawn away.
"Master Cold Jade, Junior Sister Liu’s chance to condense an Inner Core is almost certain, but it’s likely a Fake Pill."
Shen Xuan gazed at the Spiritual Qi clouds for several moments and said softly.
"She can condense a pill, that’s already quite good."
True Master Cold Jade smiled at Shen Xuan: "You’ve put considerable thought into her pill formation. Back in the day, in the sect battle, I fought bloodily to exchange for an ordinary Golden Transformation Pill."
"With the master’s directive, could I hold back as a disciple?"
Shen Xuan laughed: "It’s still due to the master’s good teaching, Junior Sister Liu’s foundation is solid."
The two spoke lightheartedly, their expressions relaxed.
Clearly, both believed Liu Bingyu would successfully condense a Fake Pill.
A solid foundation is one aspect.
The Golden Transformation Pill and Core Formation Spiritual Objects Shen Xuan provided were all high tier.
After Liu Bingyu reached Foundation Establishment Perfection, she honed herself for several years, her mentality strengthened.
Indeed, the clearer the phenomenon became as the pill condensation progressed.
Liu Bingyu showed certain resilience; the Core formation process was quite smooth.
When she consumed the Golden Transformation Pill and Ice Spirit Flower, the swirling Spiritual Qi clouds poured into the Grotto Heaven Blessed Land at Cold Jade Peak with the force of a giant whale suction.
A few days later.
The heavenly anomaly dispersed.
Shen Xuan and True Master Cold Jade’s expressions were even more relaxed.
"Junior Sister Liu has already condensed an Inner Core, currently stabilizing the Realm."
"Although it’s a Fake Pill, it’s still an Ice Technique Core, superior amongst pill grades."
Shen Xuan thought to himself.
The difference between Fake and True Pill lies in the pill grade.
Generally, the Realm Cultivation of a Fake Pill is difficult to advance further.
Unable to use Divine Powers, the lifespan is also somewhat less than that of a True Pill.
In fact, the vast majority of Core Formation True Masters have no chance of becoming Nascent Soul.
The Cyan Cloud Sect sees but one Nascent Soul True Monarch only once a millennium.
True Pill holds hope for Nascent Soul condensation but remains an exceedingly slim chance.
Even a Golden Core requires outstanding talent and vast resources to support.
If calculated based on Qi Cultivation disciples, nearly a million Qi Cultivation disciples achieve the rank of Nascent Soul True Monarch.
Achieving Fake Pill True Master status is the realistic goal for most Foundation Establishment Cultivators.
Liu Bingyu completed her entire Core Formation process in just over twenty days.
It was relatively smooth.
A few days later, Liu Bingyu fortified her Realm and stepped out of the Grotto Heaven Blessed Land.
At this moment, her aura wasn’t fully restrained, exuding pure and chilling coldness.
However, her face revealed an irrepressible joy.
Liu Bingyu understood her own capabilities.
She didn’t expect to condense an Ice Technique True Pill like her master, True Master Cold Jade.
True Master Cold Jade, who was usually cold as frost, showed a gratifying smile.
Shen Xuan stepped forward to offer congratulations.
"Congratulations to Junior Sister Liu for her Inner Core formation, fortune and longevity are unparalleled!"
A warm feeling surged in Liu Bingyu’s heart, her face blooming like an ice lotus, her smile radiant.
"Thank you, Senior Brother Shen."
Fang Huixue approached, holding Liu Bingyu’s arm: "Senior Sister Liu, how does it feel after forming the core?"
"It feels great."
Liu Bingyu lowered her voice, sharing her insights from the core formation process with Fang Huixue.
Several days later, Cold Jade Peak hosted a small-scale Core Formation celebration.
Guests were not widely invited, limited only to the true disciples of Cold Jade Peak and Little Gu Peak.
A group of female cultivators enjoyed the warm and pleasant atmosphere.
Upon hearing the news, Yun Chixin specifically came to attend.
True Master Cold Jade, in high spirits, shared a few cups of Spirit Wine with True Master Gu Feng.
Fang Huixue, the youngest, flitted about like a lively butterfly, tending to the guests.
Among the joyous laughter of the female cultivators like immortals, Shen Xuan felt a faint worry.
The demonic tide had erupted, seemingly in the distant Yan Country, yet it could sweep into Song Country at any moment.
Behind the tide was the ambition of the Demon Race from the Demon Realm, aiming to annex this world.
According to Mysterious Trace True Master and Thousand Eyes Demon Overlord, the three countries of Liang, Song, and Lu would likely join Yan Country’s sects in sending people to battle.
Moreover, Shen Xuan was on the Cyan Cloud Sect’s participant list.
This left him somewhat uneasy.
As soon as the celebration ended, Shen Xuan took his leave and returned to Starlight Island.
...
Cold Ice Cave.
In the secret room, Shen Xuan took out the Cold Ice Chi Dragon Demon Pill.
The original plan was to wait until his practice of [Dragon Blood Boiling] reached a bottleneck before refining this pill for a breakthrough.
Now, he felt it was better to enhance his strength sooner.
Fire Technique cultivation could be postponed temporarily.
Once he found a suitable Fire Spirit Body, he would then refine the essence blood of the fire attribute demon pill.
"Near Tier Four Divine Dragon descendant! Don’t disappoint me!"
Shen Xuan resolved to cut off a small piece and place it in the jade basin nearby.
The Mysterious Jade Talisman flashed a golden light, capturing the small piece of demon pill.
The demon pill turned into a spiritual mist, vaguely showing the shape of a miniature ice chi dragon, constantly escaping.
Shen Xuan activated his Pill Power, and the Mysterious Jade Talisman’s golden glow intensified.
The spiritual mist formed from the small piece of demon pill was absorbed into his sea of consciousness.
The nine-colored treasure lotus opened its petals, wrapping it layer by layer.
The Mysterious Jade Talisman sparkled with countless tiny golden characters.
[Stealable Talent: Ice Soul Rebirth, Ice Chi Sacred Body, Chi Dragon Cold Domain, Extreme Cold Ice Demon, Dragon Scale Ice Armor, Ice Chi Roar, Extreme Cold Ice Shield, Infinite Strength, Ice Dragon Coercion, Dragon Blood Boiling, Call the Wind and Summon the Rain, Overturning Rivers and Seas, Soaring Clouds and Mist, Wishful Size]
Shen Xuan hesitated while looking at some of the unique special bloodline talents of the Cold Ice Chi Dragon.
"The [Dragon Blood Boiling] talent skill is possessed by all Tier Three Divine Dragon descendants."
"But these special ice techniques are solely owned by Ice Dragons!"
Shen Xuan’s gaze locked onto [Ice Soul Rebirth], pondering repeatedly.
The Mysterious Jade Talisman did not provide explanations.
Shen Xuan had once read in a Cultivation Scripture.
There is an ice technique that, when cultivated to the utmost, can achieve effects similar to rebirth from a drop of blood.
When suffering fatal injury, one can leverage Ice Soul Spiritual Power to repair the Divine Soul and reconstruct the Flesh Body.
This was the first time Shen Xuan encountered a healing-type bloodline talent among the descendants of Divine Dragons.
"The [Ice Soul Rebirth] is far rarer than [Dragon Blood Boiling]!"
Shen Xuan decisively chose [Ice Soul Rebirth].
[Talent: Ice Soul Rebirth (2/100)]
[Dao Rhyme: 1631926]
Shen Xuan blinked in disbelief.
The Mysterious Jade Talisman showed that the points for [Ice Soul Rebirth] were only two.
He checked the amount of Cold Ice Chi Dragon Demon Pill he had refined.
Approximately two percent.
This also meant he couldn’t afford any negligence.
Otherwise, even after refining the entire Cold Ice Chi Dragon Demon Pill.
[Ice Soul Rebirth] still might not reach entry level.
Looking again at Dao Rhyme.
With one attempt, nearly twenty thousand points were added.
Just this Cold Ice Chi Dragon Demon Pill could grant a million Dao Rhyme.
It’s three times that of the Ice Demon Flood Dragon Demon Core.
"It’s worthy of being near Tier Four Spiritual Objects!"
Shen Xuan speculated that Cold Ice Chi Dragon was likely akin to the Purple Yunting Tree Emperor before its tribulation, as Tier Three Top Grade.
Most likely it failed the tribulation, and its demon pill was accidentally obtained by True Monarch Wanxiang.
Otherwise, given the grade and power of Cold Ice Chi Dragon, even True Monarch Wanxiang wouldn’t dare provoke it lightly.
The battle power of near Tier Three Top Grade Divine Dragon descendants wasn’t much weaker than ordinary True Monarchs.
"Thus, [Ice Soul Rebirth] should be the strongest bloodline talent of Cold Ice Chi Dragon, similar to the [Nirvana Rebirth] of the legendary Divine Bird Phoenix!"
The more challenging the talent skill is to steal, the higher its tier and more significant its effect.
He calculated.
It would only take a year and a half to refine the entire Cold Ice Chi Dragon Demon Pill.
Additionally, using the accumulated million Dao Rhyme to enhance the skill proficiency of [Ice Soul Rebirth].
His recovery ability during battles would see significant improvement.
In this way, could his cultivation of [Dragon Blood Boiling] be accomplished without consuming Lifespan?
A hint of anticipation arose in Shen Xuan’s heart.