Chapter 309: Nine Methods Finally Form the Elixir

The Methods of Roaring Gold, Dense Wood, and Thick Earth.

As for fire...

Li Fan looked around, compared them, and decided it would be more practical to use the Method of Crimson Flames directly. In this world, Crimson Flames had been strengthened by heaven and earth, greatly increasing its combat power. It had long since transcended its former state. It was entirely feasible for Li Fan to form his Core with it as one of the Five Elemental Laws.

"This time, using the Five Elemental Laws as a foundation, combined with two sets of opposing laws to form the Golden Core, is also a bold attempt of mine."

"There might be some slight imperfections, but it's impossible to achieve perfection in one go."

"Back then, it took me a hundred lifetimes to build a perfect Dao foundation with the help of Reversion to Truth."

"Achieving a perfect Golden Core definitely won't be too easy either."

"Let's give it a try first."

With that thought, Li Fan spent a total of 180,000 contribution points to purchase the insights for the three Core-forming methods. Instantly, three Golden Cores, each of a different shape and appearing somewhat incomplete, materialized in Li Fan's hands.

"Just like refining heavenly treasures, I'll use the Object Devouring Method to ingest them, then strip away the laws contained within to gain insights." Without hesitation, Li Fan swallowed these three fragments of Golden Cores. As he activated the Object Devouring Method, the Golden Core fragments reached his dantian and were absorbed near Reversion to Truth. Countless suction forces emanated from them, like a black hole. Specks of golden light floated from the fragments, flying towards Reversion to Truth. Little by little, insights into the laws of Metal, Fire, and Earth emerged in Li Fan's mind. This was different from anything he had heard, seen, or been personally taught by others. The feeling was like re-experiencing long-forgotten innate memories, creating an even deeper impression.

"They are indeed good treasures, saving countless hours. These contribution points were well spent."

"Unfortunately, the insights circulating externally are all quite ordinary; even if one can easily form a core with them, the ultimate achievements will be limited."

"If I weren't merely trying to complete the Five Elemental Laws, and my true reliance wasn't on the Four Laws of Ink Kill, Esoteric Storage, Heavenly Fiend, and Azure Flame, I would never have jeopardized my future in this manner."

As time slowly passed, the three Golden Core fragments grew smaller and smaller. Once they were fully absorbed by Li Fan, his Five Elemental Laws were successfully completed.

"Everything is ready; I can form my Core now." To reduce the difficulty of Core formation, Li Fan also purchased heavenly treasures with Metal, Wood, Fire, and Earth attributes from the Heavenly Profound Mirror, to serve as foundations when solidifying the laws. Quickly reviewing all nine law insights in his mind, Li Fan took a deep breath. Activating the "anti-disturbance" feature for seclusion in his separate courtyard, a sharp glint appeared in Li Fan's eyes, and he officially began his Core formation.

"First, the endless Esoteric Storage power within my body, the Law of Creation."

"Boom!"

A sound like a volcanic eruption faintly echoed from within him. Li Fan fully activated the Fortune Furnace Art, mobilizing the boundless, infinitely vital Esoteric Storage power within his body. Soon, a flush of crimson appeared on Li Fan's face. This was because his main body had not previously cultivated the Fortune Furnace Art and was relatively weak, thus it struggled to handle such a large surge of Esoteric Storage power all at once. However, Li Fan's mind was as still as water; he felt no fear. The sensation of his clone being devoured by black particles resurfaced in his mind. From Reversion to Truth, a power of Emptification that annihilated everything suddenly emerged, instantly spreading throughout his body and neutralizing the surging Esoteric Storage power. Creation and Emptification, two opposing forces, generated and countered each other, entwining. As they collided within Li Fan's body, they gradually intertwined. Like a spiral, they circulated once within his body before flowing into Reversion to Truth. "These two laws have reached equilibrium; I can attempt the next step."

Li Fan felt neither joy nor worry. Half of Reversion to Truth suddenly transformed into the appearance of Heavenly Fiend Sword Intent. The Heavenly Fiend Sword Intent that appeared this time was not merely a reference to Zhang Haobo's Foundation Establishment treasure from his twelfth life; it also incorporated Li Fan's new insights gained from witnessing the remnant Heavenly Fiend Sword in this life. It carried an even greater sense of distortion and madness. Black fiendish energy surged from the Heavenly Fiend Sword Intent, continuously spreading towards the area around his dantian. The spiritual energy gathered in his dantian instantly became chaotic. And as the fiendish energy spread, it tended towards violent loss of control. Mumbling whispers instantly sounded in Li Fan's ears. Even with his long-cultivated and resilient mind from countless reincarnations, he found himself uncontrollably agitated at this moment. A hint of madness gradually emerged in his dark eyes. Just then, the Azure Flame Phantasm Spirit emerged from his Sea of Consciousness, transforming into a trickling stream of blue flames that cleansed his entire body. The restlessness and distortion were instantly suppressed. The Heavenly Fiend Sword Intent seemed to sense something; its form trembled slightly, appearing greatly displeased. But the Azure Flame stream had now entered the dantian, enveloping the Heavenly Fiend Sword Intent. No matter how the black fiendish energy surged and charged, it could not break through the Azure Flame's blockade. Without the influence of the Heavenly Fiend Sword Intent, the distortion in Li Fan's eyes slowly vanished.

"The Heavenly Fiend Sword is indeed extraordinary. Even a slight observation towards its true form showed signs of becoming uncontrollable."

"Fortunately, I had the absolutely rational Azure Flame to assist me, turning danger into safety."

"Heavenly Fiend and Azure Flame have also reached equilibrium."

"The four foundational powers are ready. Next, it's time for the Five Elemental Laws."

Swallowing the four-attribute heavenly treasures prepared in front of him, Reversion to Truth once again transformed into the appearance of the Vast Sea Pearl. The powers of Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth instantly converged together in his dantian. This was an extremely vast power, causing Li Fan's dantian to subtly show signs of bursting. Li Fan's body even slowly began to swell. His heart sank. He diverted a sliver of his energy, ready to activate Reversion to Truth if he failed. Li Fan concentrated all his remaining mental power, trying his best to regulate the balance of the forces within his body. However, the Five Elemental powers, being mutually reinforcing, showed no signs of dissipating after entering his dantian. Instead, as time passed, they grew even more immense as they intermingled. "It's still a bit strained," Li Fan sighed inwardly. "Could it be... that I'm going to fail?"

Just as Li Fan thought this, perhaps the wanton behavior of this external force provoked the dissatisfaction of the previous two pairs of powers. The spiral of Creation and Emptification, and the sword flame of rationality and distortion, jointly launched an attack on the Five Elemental powers. It was as if a massive explosion occurred within his dantian.

"Pfft!"

The violent impact made Li Fan involuntarily spit out a mouthful of blood. However, instead of fear, joy appeared on his face. This was because Li Fan noticed a massive vortex emerging in the aftermath of the explosion, within the glowing cloud-like body of Reversion to Truth. The Five Elemental powers, the spiral, and the sword flame were all swallowed into the vortex. They mixed within the vortex, yet remained distinct. In the deepest part of the vortex, a "Golden Core," circulating with chaos, appearing both black and white, was slowly forming.