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Fusion is a long process. After a day, Xunuo felt that relying solely on Mind Power was becoming somewhat strenuous. He extended one hand to rest on the Alchemical Cauldron, gradually channeling his magical energy into it. With the support of this magical energy, his weary Divine Sense felt a release from pressure. He began to delegate some of the laborious tasks to his magic.
This was a gradual process. Although Xunuo did not care whether this batch of herbs would be ruined, he placed great importance on mastering and exploring this experience. As his magical energy gradually replaced most of the arduous tasks, Xunuo attempted to use Mind Power to take back that portion of work. Slowly, this mutual conversion became smoother, with even fewer ripples during the transition. At this point, Xunuo realized that this step posed no difficulty for him anymore, allowing him to calmly merge the medicinal properties.
However, when it came time to produce the elixir, despite Xunuo's ample preparation and abundant Mind Power, at the moment when the fire intensified, a thick paste that was almost solidifying into an elixir suddenly emitted a burnt smell.
Xunuo knew that this batch had been ruined. He promptly slapped the Alchemical Cauldron, causing a dark mass to fly out and land on the sandy ground. He waved his hand to extinguish the flames and closed his eyes to meditate and recover his magical energy.
Xunuo could quickly restore his magical energy using spirit stones. However, there was no shortcut to recovering Mind Power. Therefore, there was no need to waste spirit stones solely for restoring magical energy.
Two days later, Xunuo opened his eyes and asked Xi Dao Jing, "May I ask, fellow practitioner, what is the fastest time to produce an elixir during formal Alchemy?"
Xi Dao Jing thought for a moment and replied, "Generally speaking, it takes at least three days; very few can produce an elixir within three days."
Xunuo nodded and closed his eyes again to meditate. Although he had not succeeded this time, he had only just exceeded three days in duration. In terms of time, that was already quite fast.
A day later, fully restored in magical energy, Xunuo said to Xi Dao Jing, "Although this attempt at Alchemy did not succeed, I have glimpsed the path. Let us continue."
Seeing that Xunuo had not left yet indicated to Xi Dao Jing that he was unwilling to give up. However, if this formal Alchemy were successful this time, he would be the biggest beneficiary. It was only natural for him to invest some resources now.
With a wave of his hand, ten portions of herbs flew in front of Xunuo. He received the materials and immediately opened the furnace to enter Alchemy mode.
Xunuo inquired about the fastest times for Alchemy in previous years because he wanted to achieve first place in terms of time. This way, no one could influence him and he could ensure a higher success rate for producing elixirs. As for mastering the timing of producing elixirs, it was a gradual process of exploration. Only through continuous failures could he gradually find the optimal moment. In this regard, Xunuo intended to take advantage of Xi Dao Jing by having him provide these herbs without allowing him an easy path to benefit.
As a result, although this batch of elixirs was produced ahead of schedule in terms of time, it still ended in failure. Seeing Xunuo's calm demeanor without any hint of shame as he entered meditation again made Xi Dao Jing feel a pang in his heart.
After much contemplation, success seemed increasingly within reach. Finally, on the fifth attempt, Xunuo successfully produced thirteen Unity Pills. Although Xi Dao Jing felt a twinge of pain at the sight, seeing Xunuo finally succeed brought a slight sense of relief to his heart. Xunuo, on the other hand, was elated; this experience greatly boosted his confidence in formal Alchemy.
At this moment, there was only one month left until the official Alchemy event. Xi Dao Jing hurriedly sent Xunuo back to the Cave to rest, advising him to conserve his energy while he returned to prepare for the upcoming matters.
The annual formal Alchemy event involved three major forces, each with its own responsibilities and mutual oversight. As soon as Xi Dao Jing returned, he entered a busy state, leaving no time to attend to Xunuo.
After resting for a few days, Xunuo began planning his escape after the Alchemy concluded.
Since the Black Wind Old Monster joined the Black Dragon Society, he had been exceptionally ruthless in slaughtering any Cultivators seeking medicinal herbs. It had become rare to see large groups of Cultivators enter the Chaotic Valley. Consequently, Xunuo's dream of escaping with a group was shattered. Escaping alone posed significant dangers for Xunuo, but it was currently his only option. He needed to take advantage of the Alchemy opportunity to absorb the magical fluctuations from the Black Wind Old Monster so that he could monitor his movements and find an opportune moment to flee.
Before long, the day of the formal Alchemy arrived. Dai Tianqi and Li Zai flanked Xunuo as they made their way to the Fire Pool for Alchemy.
This Fire Pool, opened up by Foundation Stage Cultivators, was located on the outskirts of the Chaotic Valley's desert. It was rarely visited by Crimson Fire Ants but was still unbearably hot. However, it had been set up with a large magical array by the Three Forces, enclosing it in layers. This made it not only very safe but also free from scorching heat waves.
Xunuo looked around and saw neither the legendary Fire Pool nor any buildings—just endless desert surrounding him. Confused, he turned to Dai Tianqi for answers.
Dai Tianqi smiled mysteriously and said, "Xue Dao You, do not rush; you will know soon."
Xunuo muttered under his breath but had no choice but to wait patiently. After a moment, leaders from the Three Forces gathered and began casting spells in an open area. It was then that Xunuo noticed various factions—Alchemists and Refiners—standing in small groups around him, while that particular open space remained empty. It seemed that the secret lay there.
Moments later, a gust of wind swept away the debris in that empty space, revealing a complete red stone surface beneath. Xi Dao Jing and the others quickly positioned themselves beside the stone surface. Each held a token-like magical artifact and brought them together in the center while channeling their magical energy. Instantly, a thick azure beam of light shot straight into the red stone surface without any obstruction.
This continued for about a tea's worth of time, during which all three began to sweat profusely. Their actions appeared to be highly draining on their magical energy. Just then, Xunuo felt a tremor beneath his feet.
Looking around at the other Cultivators nearby, he noticed they were also swaying slightly but seemed relatively calm. Xunuo quickly steadied himself when he heard a thunderous crack echo through the air.
The red stone surface split down the middle with a neat crack forming. The gap widened continuously, causing violent tremors across the ground within the magical array until it expanded to three yards wide.
Xi Dao Jing and the other two gathered their magical powers, causing the ground to tremble and then settle. At that moment, a circular underground cavern, a hundred feet in diameter, appeared beneath the fissure. Surrounding the circular cavern were twenty Alchemical Platforms, each topped with an Alchemical Cauldron. The distance between the Alchemical Platforms was wide enough that their Alchemy would not interfere with one another. However, Xunuo had never experienced such a situation where dozens of people were simultaneously engaged in Alchemy. He felt a bit resistant to this method of Alchemy.
In the center of the Alchemical Platforms lay an empty patch of ground. Xi Dao Jing and the other two leaped down first, followed by the others who entered one after another. A Cultivator from Crimson Flame Hall, holding a compass-like artifact, began to inspect each Alchemical Platform one by one.
After a moment, he returned to the central area and reported to the three leaders, “The Alchemical Platforms and Alchemical Cauldrons are intact. It will take three more hours for the Earth Fire to reach its peak.”
The Hall Master of Crimson Flame Hall, Ruan Jingtian, stepped forward. He was a middle-aged Cultivator with dark skin and disheveled hair, dressed in a crimson robe. Ruan Jingtian announced loudly, “There are still three hours before we can begin Alchemy. All Alchemists should distribute themselves across the Alchemical Platforms to rest. No one else is allowed to approach the Alchemical Platforms; those who violate this will be killed without mercy.”
Following this, the Crimson Flame Hall disciple who had inspected the Alchemical Platforms led twenty official Alchemists to stand before a specific Alchemical Platform. He activated a Restriction that formed a transparent Blue Shield around them, completely enclosing the Alchemical Platform and its Alchemists from the outside world.
This was a small one-way Defensive Array that would prevent any external interference during their Alchemy process. Seeing this isolation Defensive Array gave Xunuo some peace of mind.
After waiting for several hours, the Crimson Flame Hall Cultivator shouted, “Time’s up!”
The Alchemists immediately ignited their fires for Alchemy. As an outsider, Xunuo was unfamiliar with this Geothermal Vein and did not rush into his own Alchemy; instead, he began to investigate the fire vein first.
Moments later, Xunuo's expression changed as he took out his materials and started the purification step. This step was similar among all the Alchemists; the only difference lay in their level of skill. By the time Xunuo finished purifying his materials, the other Alchemists had already moved on to the fusion step, leaving him behind.
Zhou Laifu was also among those observing. Seeing Xunuo lagging behind yet remaining calm made him suspicious. He even thought that Xunuo was doing it intentionally and had no intention of forming pills at all. However, when it came time for the next step, Zhou Laifu was taken aback.
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