Chapter 47 External Elixir Dao
Hmm, whether it’s Human Refining or Demon Cultivation, as long as it’s an inner core, it can be consumed to nourish Qi.
After all, it is a collection of the essence of heaven and earth, and the brilliance of the sun and the moon; once refined, it’s fine, just like Elixir Pills.
However, the ’Golden’ Pill from the Demon Palace is not viable. It and inner cores don’t work on the same principle, plus the metal’s special texture doesn’t seem to belong to the Taiji Realm, rendering it unabsorbable by the human body, nor can it be refined into Divine Gang Qi. It’s naturally unusable as Gold Essence Iron Seed, quite rare, indeed unique.
Tie Dan previously discussed with his senior brothers about the Demon Palace’s Outer Elixir when contemplating Foundation Establishment. Although the "three heads are better than one" approach couldn’t figure out the principles behind it, they only concluded, "Forget it, can’t get it without money." Yet Tie Dan still gained some well-known background knowledge across the Twelve Countries.
In short, that metallic ball resembling a Taiji ball is the Demon Palace’s unique Outer Elixir.
From its design, one can tell that its crafting and effects differ vastly from the usual concoctions simmered in pill furnaces that, to this day, none of the side sects have been able to replicate. Naturally, it’s a secret technique of the Demon Palace, not shared outside. It’s said that the Demon Sect attacked the Capital many times over it, yet couldn’t uncover the method, truly showcasing the Demon Palace’s deep foundation.
Moreover, these Outer Elixirs forged by the Demon Palace, regardless of realm classification—Foundation Establishment Pill, Divine Gang Pill, Nascent Soul Pill, or even the legendary Divinity Transformation Pill—are said to be the same. Only the duration and effect details differ.
After consuming the Outer Elixir, the pill remains in the Dan abdomen. Even if someone less talented can’t gather Qi and condense a Pill, or if someone lacks the Daoist Heart to sit and refine Qi, the Golden Core will autonomously draw and absorb the True Qi Essence Blood in the body, aiding in spontaneous Qi-circulation and accumulating Dao Breath and Mana.
When pinching the formula and chanting, the Outer Elixir infuses the accumulated Daoist energy into the meridians for spellcasting. Similar to Inner Elixir Dao cultivators, the Outer Elixir can also use Essence Blood True Qi to feed back to itself, maintaining metabolism, and enhancing bodily functions, making one eternally youthful.
Likewise, Body Refining Practitioners can rely on the Essence Blood energy supplied by these Outer Elixirs to sculpt the body, enhance fitness, tap human potential, and elevate to extraordinary realms corresponding to their strength.