"What a fine pill furnace."

Zhong Lin looked at the entirely emerald green pill furnace in front of him, unable to help but praise it.

This pill furnace was truly a treasure, an exquisite treasure at that, just one step away from transforming into a King's Weapon. Its entire body was forged from a metal known as Nine Flames Green Iron, naturally imbued with a hot aura. It had been refined using various Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, and had been nurtured for a thousand years by Nirvana Realm Martial Artists, making it truly a supreme treasure for Pill Masters.

Ying He wore a look of pride on her face, having spent immense effort to craft this pill furnace, and now there was finally someone who could appreciate it.

Zhong Lin flicked his finger, sending a wisp of Blazing Flame into the pill furnace. Instantly, lines appeared on the furnace resembling human meridians, converging at the bottom of the furnace, igniting a roaring flame with a boom.

Ying He immediately felt a scorching heat akin to that of the sun rushing towards her, causing her to instinctively take two steps back.

"Is this... Blazing Flame? The Blazing Flame of Wuhuang?"

Ying He's eyes widened with greed rising in her heart.

A Pill Master has two treasures: one is the pill furnace, and the other is the flame.

A good pill furnace can make alchemy work half the effort, but a powerful flame can also greatly increase the success rate of refining elixirs.

The Blazing Flame was a unique technique of Wuhuang back in the day, ranked sixth in the "Abnormal Fire Record". When used in alchemy, it can extract the medicinal properties of spiritual medicine to the maximum, raising the chances of success, and is a treasure longed for by Pill Masters everywhere.

"If you like it, Senior Sister, I can share a wisp with you, but you'll need to cultivate it yourself."

"Really?"

Ying He exclaimed joyfully, "Thank you, Junior Brother Zhong. If you ever need anything, just instruct me."

"Hahaha, you're welcome, you're welcome."

After calming their inner excitement, Zhong Lin maneuvered his palm to wield his Spiritual Origin, capturing and lifting the pre-prepared medicinal herbs into the air.

"Shake!"

The punch's force shattered the herbs instantly into the finest medicinal powder.

Ying He performed the same act by his side; their cooperation was seamless, as if they had practiced it a hundred times over.

Within moments, all the herbs were processed. Zhong Lin flicked his left finger, sending another wisp of Blazing Flame shooting out. The fierce flames swept through, causing the already powdered herbs to spin into vortices at their limits, transforming into gas streams under the engulfing Blazing Flame.

Richly colored medicinal gas rolled through the air, leaving a pile of herbal residue on the ground.

"No wonder it's the Blazing Flame. The potency of these spiritual medicines has been extracted to the extreme, at least thirty percent higher than using a standard Spiritual Fire. Truly a great treasure. It's said that the top-ranked Dragon Flame Heavenly Fire recorded in the 'Abnormal Fire Record' was left by the Ancient Divine Dragon. It not only refines medicinal properties to the utmost but also releases dragon power to nurture elixirs. I wonder what a blessing it would be to use that fire for alchemy," Ying He couldn't help but say.

Under the control of the two, a vast amount of herbs transformed into rolling streams of medicinal gas, yet it was done with exquisite precision.

"Next, we need to follow the given order, pairing these medicinal gases in twos or threes, or grouping them in fives, combining them to maximize the efficacy of the ruler and minister. Junior Brother, leave these to me while you handle the True King Treasure Flower."

"Alright."

Zhong Lin overturned his right hand, revealing the large True King Treasure Flower in his palm.

He shook his palm, instantly shattering the entire treasure flower. A rich fragrance immediately filled the air.

Zhong Lin then formed seals with both hands, using a Secret Technique to draw and guide the strands within.

The true value of the True King Treasure Flower was not its medicinal properties but a strand of "Blood Essence".

This flower grew in the blood pool left by the fallen King Realm demon beasts, absorbing the most precious Tao Rhythm from within the King Blood, fusing with the essence to form the "Blood Essence".

Zhong Lin was extremely focused; his entire being immersed in it, fearful of any mishap.

Several months later.

The roar from the pill furnace reverberated through the entire Alchemy Room like time reversing, as the medicinal fragrance surged back crazily.

Zhong Lin and Ying He, who had their eyes closed, suddenly opened them and with a wave of the right hand, the lid of the pill furnace popped open, revealing a blood-red elixir quietly lying within.

"It's done."

Ying He exclaimed joyfully.

"Hahaha, it's done."

Zhong Lin also looked at the elixir lying in the pill furnace with great joy, finally letting go of the anxiety in his heart.

Although aided by the system panel, with every step accurate, this elixir was crucial to his cultivation path, so he couldn't help feeling nervous.

A virtual grab with the palm, and the elixir flew directly over.

Looking down, the elixir was about the size of a longan, giving off no detectable medicinal fragrance, appearing like a red gemstone, yet it emitted waves of heat in the palm and was covered with blood-colored lines on its surface, flowing like a living thing, clearly not an ordinary item.

"Congratulations, Junior Brother, with the elixir refined, you have hopes of becoming a Sealing King."

Ying He knew well that Zhong Lin had already comprehended the Spirit Domain, which is a nascent Domain. As long as he reached Nirvana Perfection, he could directly use it to break through to the King Realm and become a true Sealing King Expert, with sufficient strength to protect himself in the upcoming inter-realm war.

Although a Sealing King Expert is not enough to influence the war's outcome, he at least qualified to play the chessboard, rather than merely being a pawn. If he could further break through in the subsequent war to become an Imperial Realm expert, he could become a player, gaining control over his destiny.

Thinking of this, Ying He couldn't help but show enviousness, the King Realm! Who among the countless beings of Qingyuan World does not long for such a state.

"With the inter-realm war approaching, countless treasures from the Blood Flower Realm are bound to flow over. With your Eighth Rank Alchemist skills, Senior Sister, you're bound to shine, and it may not be long before you become unmatched in the world," Zhong Lin said.

"Thanks for the auspicious words. Well, I won't disturb your breakthrough anymore, Junior Brother."

Ying He smiled lightly, put away the pill furnace, and then turned to leave.

Zhong Lin didn't choose to enter closed cultivation immediately. Instead, he stored the elixir into his Storage Bracelet, then stepped out of the Alchemy Room.

Over the following days, Zhong Lin accompanied Gu Yourong, strolling leisurely around East Peak, guiding his disciples in cultivation, or drinking and making merry with Yin Daoyan and Yu Jinglei, allowing himself to completely relax and forget all outside conflicts.

This lasted for more than half a month. Finally, under Gu Yourong's concerned gaze, he re-entered the secret chamber to begin his closed cultivation.

In the secret chamber, Zhong Lin sat cross-legged, feeling the Golden Core in his Dantian, which was harmoniously unified, as well as the Nirvana Energy permeating within, staying calm and undisturbed.

"It's time to break through."

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