Chapter 1351: Dan Medicine Dao Pattern

Chapter 1355

Pill Dao Patterns

All the God Transformation cultivators present were filled with anticipation for the furnace to be opened. After all, this was a sixth-tier elixir, which was extremely precious even in the Spirit Void Immortal Realm.

"My wife is also an alchemist, and she wishes to witness the Unaging Pill being released," Chen Mobai said, not forgetting Qing Nü, and made the request. Naturally, everyone granted him this favor. Soon, Qing Nü, who had received the news, arrived. Accompanying her were Qi Jiansu and Qiao Qinglian, the two saintesses of the Daoist Sect. After all, according to the rules here, as long as they participated in the alchemy process, if the Unaging Pill was successfully refined, they would all be considered sixth-tier alchemists.

"Greetings, fellow Daoists," Qing Nü politely greeted each person upon arriving, then stood beside Chen Mobai, her face full of anticipation. Besides them, Chen Mobai noticed that many Nascent Soul cultivators from the Daoist Sect had also arrived by the pond, clearly not wanting to miss the momentous event of the sixth-tier elixir being released. Even if they couldn't claim to be sixth-tier alchemists, they would at least witness it with their own eyes.

Under everyone's gaze, True Monarch Wuchen took the Medicine King Pestle artifact handed to him by Alchemist Li. He formed a pill-making incantation with his hand, and his primordial spirit manifestation transformed into a yin-yang fish slowly rotating behind him. Twelve profound black and white talismans materialized from the void, lifted the cauldron lid via the Medicine King Pestle, and were infused inside. Subsequently, Chen Mobai clearly perceived that the dense spiritual energy within the Daoist Sect's main gate began to surge continuously, flowing into the interior of the elixir cauldron through its legs, causing the sixth-tier Dragon Cauldron to hum and vibrate.

"Open!" As True Monarch Wuchen let out a clear shout, five-colored mists gushed from the nine orifices of the elixir cauldron, and its lid burst open with a roar. In an instant, a medicinal fragrance filled the air, and five brilliant streams of light shot out from the cauldron, causing the sea of clouds above the valley to surge like waves.

Chen Mobai's eyes shimmered with spiritual light. He saw five translucent and clear elixirs, obscured by various phenomena. With the spiritual energy as a backdrop, the innermost elixir contained five colors, spreading and flowing like a whirlpool, and five dao patterns were faintly visible on its surface.

"High-grade Dao Pill!" Alchemist Li was the first to exclaim. High-tier elixirs generally contained dao patterns because sixth-tier medicinal ingredients themselves embodied the power of the Great Dao. When refined into elixirs, the more dao patterns, the higher the quality of the elixir. Three dao patterns indicated medium quality, five indicated high-grade, and if there were seven, it indicated supreme-grade. In the Heavenly River Realm, the most dao patterns ever refined were nine, personally made by the Mother of Water. Nine is the ultimate number; nine dao patterns meant refining an entire Great Dao into a single elixir. If a living being could refine it, they could instantly merge with the Dao and achieve the seventh tier.

Among these five Unaging Pills, only one possessed five dao patterns, while three others had four dao patterns. The last pill to emerge only had three, clearly indicating an inherent deficiency. After emerging, the Unaging Pills clearly wanted to be free, constantly dashing back and forth above the valley. However, once they exceeded a certain height, an invisible, transparent membrane appeared, blocking them. This was Shen Xi operating the Daoist Sect's mountain-protecting formation with the Heaven-Earth Xuanji Instrument. Chen Mobai could perceive through the formation that Shen Xi's emotions were fluctuating wildly, clearly shocked by the high-grade Dao Pill.

"Congratulations, Senior, on becoming a sixth-tier alchemist." Chen Mobai, however, had the most calm demeanor, and congratulated True Monarch Wuchen with a smile.

"Hahaha, I must also thank all of you for making this possible. Without you, this batch of elixirs would not have succeeded." True Monarch Wuchen laughed heartily, not hiding his joy.

Phoenix Qingshu's phoenix eyes gleamed. The phantom of her colorful tail feathers behind her stirred without wind, and her vast, fiery divine sense had firmly locked onto the Unaging Pill with five dao patterns. "As per our agreement, I shall take it first." As she spoke, she gently raised her slender hand, and the high-grade Unaging Pill, which was freely emanating dao pattern phenomena above the valley, was grasped by the claw of a colorful giant bird. A jade box appeared in Phoenix Qingshu's palm at some unknown moment. In the air, her primordial spirit manifestation, clutching the Unaging Pill, transformed into a colorful light and descended unevenly towards the open jade box.

Chen Mobai realized that this was because the power of the Great Dao contained within this high-grade Unaging Pill was quite potent, so much so that even someone of Phoenix Qingshu's cultivation level couldn't completely suppress it. Chen Mobai had the intention to help, but quickly considered the prevailing atmosphere there and felt that if he made any move, it might be misinterpreted as an attempt to seize it. Thus, he could only watch in silence. Not only him, but all the God Transformation cultivators present remained motionless at this moment. Even True Monarch Wuchen and Ao Yuxia looked at that high-grade Unaging Pill with immense envy. But clearly, given their status and position, they wouldn't go back on their word.

After the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, the pill finally settled. Phoenix Qingshu joyfully closed the jade box in her hand and thanked everyone.

"The other three are similar in quality, so I'll take the one on the left." After Phoenix Qingshu, True Monarch Wuchen also didn't stand on ceremony. He directly activated the Dragon Alchemy Cauldron, and an invisible suction force drew the pill he favored into the cauldron. His method of using a sixth-tier artifact to retrieve the pill also reminded Ao Yuxia. She offered up a dragon-shaped jade pendant from her waist and took the pill she desired. Chen Mobai, as the fourth person, had no room for choice. He simply waved his large sleeve, activated his dharma realm, and collected the last Unaging Pill with four dao patterns.

"There's still one more pill. According to our agreement, Fellow Daoist Li will be allowed to study it for a period, but ownership still belongs to my Daoist Sect..." True Monarch Wuchen pointed to the last pill with three dao patterns. Although it was the lowest quality in this batch, if put up for auction in the Heavenly River Realm, God Transformation cultivators would surely fight tooth and nail for it. As it was previously agreed that any excess beyond four pills would belong to the Daoist Sect that refined them, since True Monarch Wuchen was willing to let Alchemist Li study it, Chen Mobai and the others naturally had no objections.

"Fellow Daoist, when you study it, it must only be within my sect's mountain gate..." In front of everyone, True Monarch Wuchen collected the last pill, handed it to Alchemist Li, and reminded him. The latter nodded repeatedly, his face filled with excitement. Alchemist Li had participated in the entire refinement process of the Unaging Pill this time, and from now on, he could publicly declare himself a sixth-tier alchemist.

"Everyone, I shall return to Central Province now." After obtaining the Unaging Pill, Ao Yuxia, whose relationship with the others present was merely average, directly announced her departure.

"Farewell, fellow Daoist." True Monarch Wuchen did not try to keep her, nor did he even send Shen Xi to escort her. After all, there was a lack of trust among the local people; if an escort were offered, Ao Yuxia might even worry that the Daoist Sect intended to ambush her midway.

"Has the intercontinental teleportation array of the Grand Void Ethereal Palace been rebuilt?" Seeing Ao Yuxia leave, Chen Mobai suddenly remembered this matter and asked Qing Nü.

"I haven't asked about that." Qing Nü shook her head, indicating she didn't know.

"Not yet. That's why she flew over by herself this time, and it was around the same time I arrived." It was Phoenix Qingshu from Southern Province who knew this, because they had met during the Ninefold Heavenly Tribulation this time, and Ao Yuxia had mentioned it. If there had been an intercontinental teleportation array, Ao Yuxia would have arrived as soon as True Monarch Wuchen's furnace opening news broke, perhaps even faster than Chen Mobai, who had attended Yuan Zhen's God Transformation Ceremony.

"Then the journey from Eastern Province to Central Province is still quite far." Chen Mobai said with some concern after hearing this. After all, the local customs have never been very good. Although Ao Yuxia's cultivation, status, and background were extraordinary, those who truly desired the Unaging Pill would surely be willing to go to great lengths. For example, ruthless characters like the Lord of the Central Demonic Path.

"Young friend, there shouldn't be any animosity between your side and the Purple Cloud Heavenly Palace, should there?" Hearing Chen Mobai's words, True Monarch Wuchen asked somewhat cautiously. After all, Ao Yuxia had come to retrieve the Unaging Pill at his invitation. If anything happened to her on the way and she didn't return to Central Province, the blame would definitely fall on him. However, from Chen Mobai's tone, it sounded somewhat as if he intended to act against Ao Yuxia, which greatly worried True Monarch Wuchen.

"No animosity at all. I just feel that the state of affairs in the Heavenly River Realm isn't as stable as before, so I'm a bit concerned for Madam Yuwen." Chen Mobai shook his head repeatedly, realizing that his question seemed to have caused all the God Transformation cultivators present to misunderstand, and immediately began to clarify.

"If Patriarch Feng is not in a hurry to return, I happen to have some new ideas regarding the repair of the Nine Tribulations Heavenly Phoenix Zither's strings. Perhaps you could return to the Eastern Wasteland with me, and we could discuss it properly." Chen Mobai thought that if something truly happened to Ao Yuxia, at least he would have Phoenix Qingshu as a witness to prove his alibi.

"Alright." Phoenix Qingshu had indeed originally intended to leave immediately after acquiring the Unaging Pill. However, what Chen Mobai said made her have to stay. Compared to Ao Yuxia, Phoenix Qingshu had absolute confidence in her own strength.

"Coincidentally, a young shoot of the Longevity Eyebrow tea is about to mature. Fellow Daoists, why not stay within my Daoist Sect's mountain gate for a few more days?" True Monarch Wuchen, upon hearing this, also quickly spoke, inviting Chen Mobai and Phoenix Qingshu to stay and drink tea. If anything happened to Ao Yuxia, he could also use these two as witnesses to show that he was not involved. Chen Mobai and Phoenix Qingshu, upon hearing that there was sixth-tier immortal tea available, were certainly willing to stay. After all, at their cultivation level, most longevity-extending spiritual items in the Heavenly River Realm were largely ineffective, but this sixth-tier Longevity Eyebrow tea would definitely be potent. Coincidentally, Qing Nü and Phoenix Qingshu had a good relationship, and while drinking tea, the two women reminisced and discussed the situation of the Danxia Pavilion in Southern Province.

Meanwhile, True Monarch Wuchen had already displayed the Unaging Pills and was sharing his insights on becoming a sixth-tier alchemist with the disciples of the Daoist Sect. During this process, Alchemist Li also supplemented occasionally. The two major alchemy sects, Medicine King Sect and Daoist Sect, cooperated sincerely on the Unaging Pill, essentially contributing to and complementing each other's sixth-tier alchemy techniques. Chen Mobai was quite impressed by this, because in the Heavenly River Realm, such exchanges of unique techniques were very rare.

"This is mainly due to the flourishing development of your sect's education system, which has changed my master's perception," Shen Xi, who had been by Chen Mobai's side, explained the reason. Within the Five Elements Sect's territory, due to the academy's education system, the most talented immortal cultivators in Eastern Province had gathered there. There were even instances where Celestial Spirit Root cultivators from the Eastern Lands refused Nascent Soul cultivators from the Daoist Sect who came to recruit disciples, insisting on joining the Longevity Academy in the Eastern Wasteland. When this example reached True Monarch Wuchen's ears, he was greatly shocked. However, after careful investigation, he found that the Celestial Spirit Root cultivator had indeed made the best choice. This was because with a Celestial Spirit Root aptitude, one could certainly graduate from the Longevity Academy and join the Five Elements Sect. And the Five Elements Sect's system ensured that as long as one was outstanding enough, they could receive the best knowledge, resources, and even teaching staff.

However, if one joined the Daoist Sect, even a Celestial Spirit Root cultivator, if their compatibility with the Dao Fruit was not high, they could not become a Dao Child. And without becoming a Dao Child, they would certainly not obtain God Transformation resources. In contrast, the Five Elements Sect upheld the legacy of the Longevity Sect. Regardless of their attribute, Celestial Spirit Root cultivators possessed God Transformation cultivation methods compatible with themselves. And because there were many disciples cultivating the Five Elements Immortal Scripture, even if they didn't refine a Five Elements Dao Fruit, they could at least hope to achieve God Transformation Dao attainment through their talent, effort, and resources like the Longevity Great Dao Pill.

After learning this, True Monarch Wuchen realized that if the Daoist Sect did not develop and progress, and merely relied on the Dao Fruit cultivation methods passed down by their predecessors, it would eventually decline due to a lack of compatible disciples. Therefore, True Monarch Wuchen wanted to make the Daoist Sect's fundamental principles more distinctive and strengthen its advantages before his ascension. This was alchemy.

In the Eastern Province market, the Daoist Sect had been so thoroughly beaten by the Danxia Pavilion in low-tier elixirs over the past few decades that they couldn't find their way, only barely maintaining themselves by relying on mid-to-high-tier elixirs. However, since the appearance of the Longevity Great Dao Pill, the high-end market had also begun to be dominated by Danxia Pavilion. This was because if Danxia Pavilion could refine auxiliary God Transformation elixirs that were more effective than the True Spirit Pill, then other fourth- and fifth-tier elixirs would certainly not be inferior in effect. Moreover, besides Eastern Province, the market share that the Medicine King Sect once monopolized in Southern Province also gradually withered due to the opening of a Danxia Pavilion branch there. Therefore, True Monarch Wuchen and Alchemist Li immediately hit it off, deciding to combine the strengths of both sects to elevate alchemy to an even higher pinnacle. This refinement of the Unaging Pill was one such attempt.

Facts proved that communication was truly useful. True Monarch Wuchen, who originally thought his alchemy had reached the pinnacle of the fifth tier, discovered after communicating with Alchemist Li that he still had room for improvement. As a result, this batch of Unaging Pills increased from the original four to five.

"To be able to see this before my ascension, my heart is greatly comforted." After listening to Shen Xi's explanation, Chen Mobai looked at True Monarch Wuchen and Alchemist Li, who were jointly lecturing the Daoist Sect disciples on alchemy knowledge from the platform, and couldn't help but nod with satisfaction. Having been in the Heavenly River Realm for three hundred years, he had finally left his mark and changed this world. Even if this change was only minuscule, at least he saw a brighter and more beautiful future. No longer engaging in deception and petty calculations, but instead beginning to trust each other and be willing to communicate.