Immortal Venerable of the Beast Race
Chapter 219 - 139 Refining a Third-Order Elixir_1

Chapter 219: 139 Refining a Third-Order Elixir_1

Zhao Country, Hundred Ghosts Sect.

In a secluded black estate, a skinny elder in black robes, Chen Chi and Xu Yuyan sat in a cyan stone pavilion, discussing something.

"To invoke two dual-color Divine Thunders during your Core Formation is quite impressive," said the elder in black robes.

Profound Yin True Person, at the Mid-Core Formation Stage.

"It’s all thanks to Grand Master Xuan’s cultivation. When Grand Master Xuan advanced to Core Formation, he attracted five dual-color Divine Thunders, which is even more formidable than your grandson," Chen Chi replied humbly.

"The dual-color Divine Thunders were a recognition by the heavens of your strength at the Foundation Establishment Stage. Now that you are at the Core Formation Stage, how far you can go depends on you. The past doesn’t represent the future. Golden Crow True Monarch is an example. Yu Yan, you should also consider advancing to Core Formation," Profound Yin True Person said earnestly, taking out a cyan porcelain bottle and handing it to Xu Yuyan.

"Many thanks to Grand Master Xuan!" Xu Yuyan said, gratefully receiving the cyan porcelain bottle.

After giving a few more instructions, Profound Yin True Person dismissed them.

...

Half a year quickly passed.

Qin Country, Spirit Control Sect.

In the Qinglian Garden, the door to a secret chamber opened and Shen Long walked out with a smile.

He had consolidated his realm and decided to come out to handle some miscellaneous affairs.

Having advanced to the Core Formation Stage, according to the sect rules, Shen Long could switch to a residence with richer spiritual energy and also claim a sum of Cultivation Resources.

He stepped out of Qinglian Pavilion, and Qian Dafu, Lin Shan, Ye Yuqing, Ye Yutang, and several dozen Foundation Establishment Cultivators had been waiting for a long time.

"Disciples pay respects to Uncle Shen," said Qian Dafu and others, bowing with solemn expressions.

Now a Core Formation Cultivator, Shen Long’s status was not what it once was; they dared not treat him with negligence.

"There’s no need for such formalities, what was will still be," Shen Long said kindly.

"Yes, Uncle Shen," replied Qian Dafu and the others in unison, their expressions respectful.

"Uncle Shen, Master Uncle Lin sent Senior Sister Chen to pass on a message that you have left seclusion and should visit Master Uncle Lin’s residence," Lin Shan said.

Shen Long nodded; he had intended to do so.

"Uncle Shen, we’ve collected a bit of Spirit Stones to congratulate you on advancing to Core Formation," said Qian Dafu, stepping forward and passing a cyan Storage Bag to Shen Long.

After receiving the Storage Bag and scanning it with his Divine Sense, Shen Long said with some surprise, "Two hundred thousand Spirit Stones, that’s a lot."

"It’s not much, just a small token of our feelings. Please, Uncle Shen, don’t dismiss it as insufficient," Qian Dafu said cautiously.

Qian Dafu and the others, acknowledging Shen Long’s advancement to Core Formation, had discussed and decided to collectively contribute a sum of Spirit Stones as a congratulatory gift.

"You will continue to handle the business matters. Don’t misuse my name to misbehave, but if needed, you can still use my name. Understand?" Shen Long said.

With Qian Dafu and others handling trivial matters and collecting Cultivation Resources for him, Shen Long could focus more on his cultivation.

"Yes, Uncle Shen," they all agreed readily.

Then, something occurred to Qian Dafu, who said, "By the way, Uncle Shen, Junior Sister Liu Yuruo has been reassigned back to the headquarters."

Liu Yuruo had joined the Spirit Control Sect and, with the sect’s help, had established her Foundation while working in the Information Hall.

"She doesn’t know I’ve advanced to Core Formation?" Shen Long asked.

"She knows. She specifically asked me to give you these two five-hundred-year-old Red Moon Ganodermas. She has been given a mission and has been dispatched out," Qian Dafu said, taking out two red Jade Slips and passing them to Shen Long.

Shen Long opened the two red Jade Slips to find they each contained a crimson Lingzhi with flame-like patterns on their surface.

"If she comes back, ask her to come see me. It’s been a long time since I last saw her," Shen Long instructed.

"Yes, Uncle Shen," Qian Dafu acknowledged.

After giving a few more instructions, Shen Long let them disperse to their respective tasks.

He went to Ice Silkworm Valley and sent a Sound Transmission Talisman.

Not much later, Chen Bing came out.

"Junior Brother Shen, you’ve finally ended your secluded cultivation. Master has been mentioning you all the time recently,"

Chen Bing greeted him with a smile.

She and Shen Long shared the same master, and thus referred to each other as peers irrespective of their respective cultivation levels. For cultivators with different masters, it was common to address those of higher cultivation as seniors, regardless of their age.

"Senior Sister, where is our eldest senior brother?"

Shen Long continued to inquire.

"Eldest senior brother has gone out on business. He’s hit a bottleneck and is looking for various tasks to undertake, hoping that these experiences will help him break through,"

Chen Bing explained as she invited Shen Long inside.

Xu Xin had tried many methods to resolve his bottleneck.

Before long, Shen Long followed Chen Bing into the Ice Silkworm Pavilion and met the Ice Silkworm True Person.

"Disciple pays respect to Master,"

Shen Long bowed deeply, his expression respectful.

Ice Silkworm True Person had treated him very well, so Shen Long genuinely revered him.

"You have advanced to the Core Formation Stage, yet you don’t possess a life-bound magic treasure. Have you considered it?"

Ice Silkworm True Person went straight to the point.

Even among cultivators who practice the same technique, their life-bound treasures greatly vary, reflecting individual differences.

Shen Long had researched the Core Formation cultivators of the Spirit Control Sect who cultivated the ’Nine Transformations Flood Dragon Art.’ Their life-bound treasures were quite different—some had gauntlets, others swords, axes, or even massive clubs.

"I’ve thought about it, but my knowledge is limited. Please enlighten me, Master,"

Shen Long honestly confessed.

"Do you have any plans to change your cultivation technique? Our sect only has the methods for the first seven layers of the ’Nine Revolutions Transforming Flood Dragon Technique,’ and its cultivation is dependent on the aid of Blood Flood Dragon Pills, which are refined with third-stage Flood Dragon Essence Blood. The requirements are quite stringent. However, this technique is indeed powerful. I’ve heard that in the Northern Sea Cultivation Realm, someone cultivated it to the ninth layer and was able to withstand magic treasures with sheer strength. If you continue with this technique, you could make a trip to the Northern Sea Cultivation Realm—perhaps you could find the subsequent methods. If you’re considering changing techniques, you can choose one that will take you to the Nascent Soul Stage,"

the Ice Silkworm True Person explained slowly.

"I have no plans to change my technique for now. I will make a trip to the Northern Sea Cultivation Realm in the future, and if I can’t find the subsequent methods, I will consider changing my cultivation technique,"

Shen Long declared.

’Nine Transformations Flood Dragon Art’ is the Sect Protecting Technique of the Five Dragon Sect and comes with impressive divine skills. The higher the cultivation level Shen Long achieves with this technique, the stronger his physical body becomes.

"It is good that you think like this. However, have you considered the time this will take? One hundred years, or two hundred? Three hundred? I’m afraid you could become obsessed with this technique, and by the time you realize it, you might have missed the best period for cultivation, which could hinder your path. There are many such examples in the cultivation realm, where cultivators with great divine powers or exceptional talents become obsessed with a certain skill, technique, or treasure, delaying their own cultivation progress. When they come to their senses, they’ve already missed the optimal period for cultivation,"

the Ice Silkworm True Person instructed earnestly.

"I’m not even a hundred years old yet, and I have more than five hundred years of lifespan left. If I can’t find the subsequent methods within a hundred years, I’ll switch techniques,"

Shen Long replied.

He naturally had a contingency plan and wasn’t going to stubbornly stick to a single path.

"That’s good. Now, as for life-bound magic treasures, since your practice strengthens both your physical body and Qi strength, heavier treasures would be more suitable for you. However, weight alone is not enough. There are some defense divine skills or treasures specifically designed to counteract heavy treasures. I have listed a few types of weapons that you may consider,"

the Ice Silkworm True Person said, taking out a white jade slip and handing it to Shen Long.

Shen Long took the jade slip and immersed his divine sense within it, his face revealing a contemplative expression.

"Master, are you able to forge magic treasures?"

Shen Long asked.

"Of course, but the materials required vary for different treasures. First, decide on the form of your life-bound magic treasure, and I will help you choose the appropriate materials,"

the Ice Silkworm True Person responded.

"Thank you, Master,"

Shen Long expressed his gratitude.

"By the way, I am planning to attend the grand celebration of the Wang Family’s ancestor in Begonia Valley. Many high-level cultivators will be attending—it’s a prime opportunity to expand your network and make connections. Come with me, and meet more fellow Daoists. They might be able to help you in the future,"

the Ice Silkworm True Person suggested.

"Master, when will we depart?"

Shen Long inquired.

"In half a year. The celebration has not yet begun. You’ve just advanced to the Core Formation Stage, so take this time to solidify your cultivation,"

the Ice Silkworm True Person advised.

"Yes, Master,"

Shen Long agreed.

After a casual conversation lasting the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Shen Long took his leave.

He made a trip to the Scripture Pavilion, using his kind deeds to exchange for three third-stage pill formulas, as well as a batch of Spiritual Medicine needed for refining third-stage elixirs.

Returning to Qinglian Garden, Shen Long entered a secret chamber, took out the Scarlet Crow Cauldron and the alchemy materials, and closed his eyes to rest his mind.

After meditating for half an hour and adjusting himself to the optimal state, devoid of distractions, he began the alchemy process.

He opened his mouth and exhaled the Red Lotus True Flame onto the base of the Scarlet Crow Cauldron. Quickly, the cauldron turned a red hue and the temperature in the room rose sharply.

One by one, he added the materials to the cauldron and covered it with a lid.

Before long, a faint aroma of the elixir wafted from the Scarlet Crow Cauldron, filling the entire secret chamber.

Shen Long remained vigilant, closely monitoring the situation inside the cauldron with his divine sense.