Secret Records of the Leader of the Beichen Sword Sect
Chapter 47 External Elixir Dao

Chapter 47: 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.

Therefore, the Outer Elixir can fully be seen as an artificial magic treasure that replaces the Qi Refiner’s inner core, aiding cultivation.

However, once on the path of the Outer Elixir, the Dao Breath in breathing exercises will be absorbed by the Outer Elixir in the Dantian. Unless there is a special Secret Technique to form a Pill in the mind, or simply expelling the Outer Elixir, it’s impossible to form one’s own inner core again and cultivate the top-notch true inheritance Daoist skill of the Mystic Sect.

Of course, naturally born Dao Seeds are few. For those lacking talent who can’t refine Qi, or are simply too lazy to, the Outer Elixir is truly a lifesaver, opening up the path of cultivation.

As long as the Outer Elixir is consumed, simulating the Core Formation process, completing pill-body compatibility symbiosis, and gradually refining over time, one can easily breakthrough realms. Though it’s not without minor issues, like poorly made Outer Elixirs or a body that’s too void, not matching well, money can usually solve these problems.

If there’s anything to say, the biggest issue with the Outer Elixir path is its production and allocation, which is strictly managed by the Demon Palace.

Foundation Establishment Pills were originally enhancement pills for the Immortal Soldier, mass-produced to enable humans to battle demons, distributed to the Guardian Immortal Army, leading to many entering the market at the cost of six thousand coins each.

But once consumed, it binds to the host, rendering others’ pills ineffective after extraction and re-consumption. Plus, Foundation Establishment Pills only last sixty years before becoming ineffective, at which point the body naturally begins to decay.

As for the Divine Gang Pill, though it can elevate one to the Golden Core Realm, its distribution is strictly controlled, requiring one’s name to be on the Immortal Record, official recognition on the Divine List, and receiving the salaries of the Twelve Countries to obtain one. Simply put, those neither part of the Demon Palace nor wanting to be their dog simply won’t get it.

Yet even the Divine Gang Pill only prolongs life for a mere two hundred years. Using it means forsaking Foundation Establishment Pills, necessitating continuous use of Divine Gang Pills. Therefore, many cultivators and experts end up as security, serving as the Tribute for Gate Valve Houses, guarding homes for a lifetime.

As for the Nascent Soul Pill, which extends life by five hundred years, its control is even stricter, requiring the Three Constellations’ imperial gift decree.

First, one must pass examination by the Twelve Countries’ officials, being assessed and named as a local virtue recommended to the Three Constellations by a Vassal State. Then, Taiwei Constellation would choose among the top-grade to enter the court, drafting a list and submitting it to Ziwei Constellation for approval.

Then, with a red stamp from the ziwei Constellation’s Beichen Palace, the court would decree, granting the Purple Ribbon Gold Seal and appointing one as a Heavenly Official, after which the Heavenly Market Constellation would specially craft and bestow the Nascent Soul Pill.

Thus, each year, the Nascent Soul Pills distributed to the Twelve Countries by the Three Constellations are predetermined and tied to merit and salary. If any Vassal State’s King fails to recognize the courtesy and under-contributes, the palace withholding half their pill quota can force the family elders into rebellion, replacing the king with one who knows how to pay respect at Ziwei Palace.

This delves into the internal political struggles of the Three Constellations, which without a notable lineage or a renowned reputation do not warrant such deep calculations. This kind of Immortal Fate, if not bestowed at birth, is not obtainable despite how much one may seek.

As for the legendary Divinity Transformation Pill, it’s even more scarcely seen. Even the Eight Domains’ kings rarely have this blessing; even the Imperial Family’s relatives have to vie for it, and only a few direct line Immortal Venerables, granted titles of Duke or King, can enjoy it.

Usually, these are only granted when the Immortal Palace faces dire crisis, like upheaval from the Demon Sect’s demon tide threatening the Three Constellations. In such times of national calamity, Ziwei Constellation may issue a special decree bestowing Divinity Transformation Pills to the pillar Martial Gods to turn the tides.

In a sense, the Immortal Palace’s path may be even harder to seek than the Mystic Sect’s.

So, in sum, the External Elixir is nothing but trash for Tie Dan.

Throw it away.

Good! Enough chatter! Keep fighting, keep battling!

After a brief rest, as his Qi Power and stamina recovered, Tie Dan grasped his sword and dashed up Jiuning Mountain!

Their territory is much larger than Guangxia Mountain. Looking up, Dao Breath pierced the sky, myriad Treasure Lights shone. Guangling Mountain’s main vein houses three Immortal Peaks, enough Earth Veins for three Nascent Soul True Men to cultivate. The sideline peaks include a bunch; same sect allies like Chaoxu Temple, Shunyuan Peak aid in the swordsmanship, naturally, there wouldn’t be just a few weaklings in the mountains.

A whole group of weaklings.

Anyone using Outer Elixirs, deemed weaklings.

Very well, it was one of you who harmed my Senior Brother Yue!

There’s not one innocent serving the Demon Palace!

Die!

"Ah!" "Ah!" "Wow!"

No words needed, only the sword to carve a bloody path.

Tie Dan charged along the mountain path, cutting down every Dongzhen Palace disciple he encountered.

Sword energy smashed skulls, severed heads flew, bloody winds sprayed wildly from his sword spine.

No hesitation, no mercy, drawing the sword on sight!

Against many with few, weaker against stronger, unless all left standing are slain, there is no room for respite!

Kill, kill, kill!

Slash, slash, slash!

Tread the bloody road and charge forward!

"Ahhh!" "Madman! Madman!" "Help! Palace Master, help!"

"Close the gate! Quick, shut the mountain gate!" "Ah! Why won’t the barrier activate—!!"

Dongzhen Palace disciples never imagined, assembling Jiuning Mountain’s three palaces and six veins, top-tier Yuqing Dao experts, True Masters, and mounts, and still being penetrated in execution by two reckless Wild Taoists from who knows where!

Unbelievable outrage!

Now wanting to seek divine aid, pinching formulas, closing the mountain gate, activating the Mountain Guarding Array, it’s far too late.

In this calamity, inescapable, each shall die.

"Huff... Puff... Huff... Puff..."

Tie Dan crossed through the mountain gate, wielding his sword!

A thrust, a slice, a thrust, a slice!

The two Palace Guardsmen blocking him were chopped into four pieces; their co-disciples turned tail and ran, exclaiming, "Oh my!"

Tie Dan advanced, slashing individual foes, like a tiger in a flock of sheep, once again breathing the rhythms of battle!

A steady stream of sword energy, unending, the continuous battle strategy!

Indeed, currently stuck at the Foundation Establishment Stage with limited Qi, these past days of patrolling the mountain, rat slaying, and wolf hunting, Tie Dan had been researching his own tactics for protracted battle.

Thrusts, leap slashes, those ultimate moves to kill with a single strike could serve as openers, but one often ends up encircled, besieged in melee.

One-on-one, responding with reaction and sword speed suffices, but surrounded by many, there isn’t the bandwidth to observe everyone’s actions. Mindful of potential hidden threats, one needs methods and techniques, utilizing so-called routine sword moves, and learned swordsmanship to fight.

Thus, what Tie Dan does now is practicing his method in battle, feeding his sword with blood.

In reverse, simplifying to complexity, retracing that single thrust he learned from the Xuan Nu sword manual, refining it into the intricate Chaotic Strike Sword Technique.

Put simply, he held a breath of Qi, drawing the sword tip in all directions, forming a sphere, an unbroken ball.

Beyond this sword circle, all evil paths are cleaved,

Within this sword circle, all shall be struck and perish,

A hissing wind, a howling blood, the sword in the abdomen seemingly chuckled beside his ear

Great

Kill, kill, kill

No distinction of gender

No distinction of good or evil

No distinction of Xuan or Demon

Slaughter all

Slaughter all

Slaughter all