Divine Wilderness Dragon Emperor

Li Qinghou and the others had originally been afraid Ling Fei would focus on Martial Cultivation.

If Ling Fei had broken through to the Primordial Pill Realm, they feared it would take more effort to deal with him.

Now that Ling Fei was actually focusing on Alchemy, wouldn't killing him be a piece of cake?

"However, from the looks of it, he'll probably consider fusing with a Celestial Fire," Wang Haoran said from the side.

"Fuse with a Celestial Fire?" Upon hearing this, Li Zheng said, "Isn't that just seeking death?"

"It seems the heavens are on my side," Li Qinghou said. "Haoran, keep a close eye on Ling Fei's movements from now on. If anything happens, please inform me immediately."

"Rest assured, Young Master Qinghou. I will naturally not be careless with this matter. This Ling Fei is an enemy of my Wang Clan. My younger brother, Wang Zhongtian, was most likely killed by him." Wang Haoran's expression was grim. "How can I not seek revenge for this?"

"But don't be too hasty. Ling Fei has a special status. Even if we want revenge, we must do it discreetly," Li Qinghou said.

"I understand," Wang Haoran nodded.

"In that case, we'll take our leave," Li Qinghou said with a smile.

Then, the group departed with smiles on their faces.

They were, at this moment, absolutely delighted.

Originally, they had all been worried that Ling Fei would rise to prominence on Medicine Peak.

This outcome allowed them all to breathe a sigh of relief.

...

Near the Medicine Vein, Li Heng and his group found an acquaintance from within the Medicine Vein to ask about what had happened.

"It's a shame. This Ling Fei doesn't have a Fire Spirit Body, or he would surely have become an Alchemy Master." Wu Tongxuan sighed after learning about Ling Fei's situation.

"For Ling Fei to insist on being in the Medicine Vein is clearly not a wise move," Wu Tongyou said.

"We can't interfere in Ling Fei's affairs. For now, we can only see what becomes of him," the Eighth Prince remarked before leaving the area.

The news of Ling Fei activating the Pill King Cauldron quickly spread throughout the Lingyun Sect.

At first, everyone was full of anticipation, thinking the Lingyun Sect was about to produce a peerless genius.

However, after hearing that Ling Fei didn't have a Fire Spirit Body, everyone just shook their heads and lost interest in the matter.

Medicine Vein, a side peak.

On the bed, a glint flashed in Ling Fei's eyes.

"'Spirit Awakening Dao Pattern, fusion successful!'" A low voice escaped Ling Fei's lips. If one looked closely, a Dao Pattern was shimmering between his brows.

It was an incomparably profound Dao Pattern, and he had now integrated it into his very soul.

After fusing with this Spirit Awakening Dao Pattern, Ling Fei felt his Heart Spirit become incredibly clear.

It seemed as if he could perceive things with perfect clarity.

'My Soul Insight has become stronger?' Ling Fei's heart filled with joy as he immediately realized the benefits the Spirit Awakening Dao Pattern had brought him.

In the past, although his soul was powerful and had already reached the Soul Essence Transformation Gang Realm...

...his Soul Insight hadn't improved by much.

But now, Ling Fei felt that his understanding not only of things in general but also of Martial Arts seemed to have become much clearer.

The shortcomings of his previous Martial Arts surfaced in his mind one by one.

"'The True Dragon Roar... shouldn't be used like that!'" Ling Fei murmured to himself, the words coming naturally.

With just a slight mental circulation, he discovered the flaws in the True Dragon Roar.

This change was practically a complete rebirth. If he told anyone, ordinary people would never believe him.

'Is this the miraculous effect of the Spirit Awakening Dao Pattern?' Ling Fei murmured.

The Spirit Awakening Dao Pattern could allow a Demon Beast to develop Spiritual Wisdom and a plant to gain Spirituality.

Naturally, it could also grant a person flashes of insight, enhancing their Comprehension Power.

'In that case, should I go test the Spirit Awakening effect of the Dragon Bone Pen?' A thought stirred in Ling Fei's mind.

He quickly walked out of the house.

In his backyard was a Medicine Garden where many Spiritual Essences grew, most of them not very old.

'I can run an experiment. I'll choose two identical Spiritual Essences, apply Spirit Awakening to one but not the other, and then see how their growth rates compare,' Ling Fei thought.

Only by doing this could he find out what effect Spirit Awakening had on medicinal ingredients.

'However, I shouldn't expose my Dragon Bone Pen. I can pull the ingredients into the Dragon Bone Space, apply Spirit Awakening, and then plant them back outside.'

'These are Cyan Spirit Branches. They can be used in elixirs to increase the chance of successful synthesis.' With a thought, Ling Fei locked onto several Spiritual Essences.

He then immediately pulled four Cyan Spirit Branch seedlings, along with the soil around them, into the Dragon Bone Space.

Inside the Dragon Bone Space, Ling Fei willed it, and the Dragon Bone Pen flew over.

Then, under the control of his Heart Spirit, a Light Pattern shimmered and merged into the Dragon Bone Pen.

The Dragon Bone Pen moved and tapped one of the Spiritual Essences.

BUZZ!

The Dragon Bone Pen descended, and the Light Pattern flashed, as if a rune was being injected into a Cyan Spirit Branch.

Instantly, the Cyan Spirit Branch began to glow with a real Light Pattern. A mist swirled around it, and it appeared full of vigorous life.

Soon, after applying Spirit Awakening to two of the Cyan Spirit Branches, Ling Fei took them out of the Dragon Bone Space.

'I'll plant these first and see what happens in a few days.' At the same time, Ling Fei replanted the other two that had not undergone Spirit Awakening.

The entire reason for doing this was to verify the effects of the Spirit Awakening Dao Pattern.

After watering the few Spiritual Essences, Ling Fei finally left.

After leaving, Ling Fei began to diligently study the Pill King Scripture passed down by Yuan Feng Pill King.

The first part of the Pill King Scripture was simple, basic knowledge.

For example, identifying various medicinal ingredients and memorizing their habits and properties.

This was all the most fundamental knowledge.

Ling Fei had studied medicine with his adoptive father since childhood and was well-versed in a hundred herbs, so he already had some understanding of many medicinal ingredients.

However, there were many more ingredients specific to Alchemy, but because he had a foundation, memorizing them was much easier.

Furthermore, after fusing with the Spirit Awakening Dao Pattern, his Insight had grown so strong that he could memorize anything completely after just one look.

He could even automatically categorize and differentiate between many similar types of medicinal ingredients.

As a result, Ling Fei's efficiency in studying this knowledge far surpassed that of ordinary Cultivators.

...

「The next morning.」

"'I've already gone through two-thirds of the herbal knowledge left by the Pill King. Give me another half a day, and I can finish it all,'" Ling Fei murmured.

Gazing at the morning sun, he realized that a full day had passed.

He then got up, washed his face, and went to the Medicine Garden in the backyard.

Upon inspection, he discovered that the two Cyan Spirit Branches that had undergone Spirit Awakening were covered in dewdrops, shrouded in a faint mist, and radiating vigorous life.

His eyes shifted, and he saw that the two adjacent Cyan Spirit Branches that hadn't received Spirit Awakening were noticeably shorter.

Evidently, the two branches that had undergone Spirit Awakening had grown taller.

'It seems the Spirit Awakening is effective!' Seeing this, Ling Fei's heart leaped with joy. The Spirit Awakening Dao Pattern had clearly shown its first results.

"'Next, I have to see what their medicinal efficacy is like once they've matured,'" Ling Fei murmured.

"Senior Brother Ling, Senior Brother Ling!" Just then, a voice called out.

Ling Fei extended his Heart Spirit to sense his surroundings and saw a Medicine Attendant shouting outside his courtyard.

Ling Fei went to the courtyard gate.

"Senior Brother Ling, this is today's breakfast. Also, an elder from the sect will be here shortly to guide you to the initiation ceremony," the Medicine Attendant said.

There were many Medicine Attendants on Medicine Peak who performed chores for certain disciples.

A Medicine Attendant was like an Outer Sect Disciple, but their status was even lower, as they were essentially servants.

"Alright." After eating breakfast, Ling Fei headed for the Entry Hall.

People from the Medicine Vein were already gathering there.

In the Southern Wilderness, Alchemists held a respected status, so many people sought to join the Medicine Vein.

Many great clans would send anyone in their family who possessed a Fire Spirit Body to join the Lingyun Sect's Medicine Vein.

Their goal was to cultivate an Alchemist for their clan.

By doing so, the clan's future generations would also be able to enjoy the benefits.

"Look, Ling Fei is here!"

"Is that the Ling Fei who obtained the Pill King Inheritance?"

When Ling Fei was brought over by an elder, a wave of exclamations immediately erupted outside the hall.

Many people looked at Ling Fei, who was arriving on a flying sword, with faces full of envy.

"What's there to be envious of? So what if he obtained the Pill King Inheritance? Without a Fire Spirit Vein, he's doomed to never become an Alchemy Master." However, some people were unconvinced. "Besides, who knows how much of the Pill King's inheritance he actually got? Maybe he just luckily activated the Pill King Cauldron and didn't gain any real alchemy knowledge."

"Senior Brother Mo is right. This Ling Fei doesn't even have a Fire Spirit Body. How could the Pill King possibly pass on the true inheritance to him? I think he just got lucky and activated the Pill King Cauldron, that's all." As soon as that voice spoke, others immediately chimed in. Hearing this, many of the people who had just been looking at Ling Fei with envy began to nod slightly.

Indeed.

The most important thing for an Alchemist was whether or not they had a Fire Spirit Body.

How could someone who didn't even have a Fire Spirit Body possibly receive the Pill King's inheritance?

"Heh, let's just see when he manages to refine his first elixir here on the Medicine Vein!"

"I'd say two years from now!"

"Two years? You're overestimating him, aren't you? Without the aid of a True Fire, controlling Earth Fire for Alchemy is incredibly difficult. It'll take him three years at least!"

All sorts of comments were thrown around.

After a round of ridicule, when the crowd spoke of Ling Fei, their tone was now tinged with contempt.

It was entirely possible that Ling Fei, lacking a Fire Spirit Body, truly hadn't received the Pill King's inheritance.

After all, no one had confirmed how much of the inheritance Ling Fei had received. Everything depended on whether he could refine an elixir.

"'Three years just to refine one elixir?'" The words reached Ling Fei's ears as he flew in behind a Pill Master, and his brow furrowed slightly.

"Hehe, Brother Ling, no need to pay any mind to this idle gossip. After three years pass, when you look back at these people, you'll surely find all of this quite laughable." The elder who had brought Ling Fei here chuckled. He was a Pill Master named Yuan Lang, a descendant of Yuan Feng Pill King's lineage.

Like Yuan Chun, he was also a descendant of Yuan Feng Pill King.

"Hehe, why would I, Ling Fei, need three years to refine an elixir? Give me one year, and it will be more than enough!" Ling Fei laughed heartily.

He naturally paid no mind to their discussions.

With the Yuan Feng Pill King's inheritance, he was confident he could successfully refine a pill using Earth Fire, even without a Celestial Fire.

"Hehe, not bad. In that case, I will await the day you successfully refine an elixir." Seeing that Ling Fei was not angry but rather filled with confidence, Yuan Lang the Pill Master laughed out loud. As he glanced at the young man beside him, his gaze held a bit more anticipation. Seeing the latter's overflowing confidence, he thought, 'Perhaps he really did obtain the true inheritance of the Yuan Feng Pill King.'

If so, this was certainly something to look forward to.

"What?! Refine an elixir in one year? Does this guy think Alchemy is a game? Many people take three months just to get familiar with the ingredients, half a year to learn how to cultivate them, and only after a year do they start learning Fire Control! Then comes refining the Alchemy Liquid. To actually form a Pill from the liquid—even an extremely talented genius, without any prior foundation, would be considered a prodigy if they could do it in a year and a half. This guy, first, he doesn't have a True Fire, and second, he has no previous Alchemy Foundation, yet he thinks he can form a Pill in one year?"

"Arrogant! Arrogant and ignorant!"

Instantly, the Medicine Vein disciples who had originally come to watch Ling Fei's initiation ceremony couldn't help but start shouting rebukes.

When the crowd looked at Ling Fei, it was as if they were looking at an arrogant, ignorant fool, and they couldn't resist the urge to spit a few curses his way.