Starry Sky Professional

Half a day later.

"The Myriad Transformations Cauldron…"

Fang Xing gazed at the bronze tripod cauldron in front of him, about waist high.

This was the grand opportunity of the Master of Myriad Laws. This cultivator with mixed spiritual roots had, by a stroke of luck, acquired the Myriad Transformations Cauldron within a secret realm, enabling him to advance to the Foundation Establishment, Core Formation… ultimately reaching the pinnacle of Core Formation!

"This cauldron is an extraordinary treasure, tremendously useful in alchemy and artifact refinement. The first step is purifying the materials…"

In both pill-making and artifact creation, the removal of impurities from ores or herbs is a significant challenge.

The transformative power of the Myriad Transformations Cauldron can nearly negate this step, saving countless troubles.

Moreover, when using the Myriad Transformations Cauldron for alchemy, both the success rate and yield of pills can increase by several percent.

Even more astonishing is that although long-term consumption of pills typically leads to the accumulation of pill toxins, the Myriad Transformations Cauldron has a method of "nurturing purity." By storing toxin-laden pills in the cauldron, over time they transform into superior, toxin-free pills!

"It seems that back then, despite the Master of Myriad Laws having poor aptitude, he still ascended through the realms… thanks to relying on pills."

Fang Xing had no prejudice against this; when talent falls short, using pills is a perfectly viable path in cultivation.

Even in martial arts, which claim to require fewer resources, one cannot avoid relying on potent elixirs in the later stages.

He closed his eyes, beginning to silently organize the memories of the Master of Myriad Laws he'd absorbed earlier.

This person relied mainly on pills to boost his cultivation and was a hidden fourth-tier alchemist, memorizing numerous recipes.

After some sorting, it coalesced into the "Pill Canon of Myriad Laws," a legacy that could drive sects to madness in the wilderness!

"This 'Pill Canon of Myriad Laws' mostly contains pills for enhancing magical power and breaking through bottlenecks… Just for those at the Qi Refinement stage, it includes tens of pills like 'Essence Nourishing Pill,' 'Vitality Boosting Pill,' and 'Energy Cultivating Pill'… especially those for breaking through from the third to the fourth stage, and the sixth to the seventh stage of Qi Refinement, with corresponding pills for overcoming these bottlenecks!"

"If pills for breaking through bottlenecks at the Foundation Establishment or Core Formation stages are needed, so be it, but does one really need them for Qi Refinement stages?"

Fang Xing felt the need to remark.

His previous breakthroughs were as straightforward as eating and drinking.

Reflecting on the aptitude of the Master of Myriad Laws, Fang Xing couldn't help but empathize with him a bit more.

To be burdened by such talent, it was no wonder he would go to great lengths to improve the methods of body possession.

"The main ingredient of the Vital Energy Pill is the 'Devouring Immortal Grass.' I already have several auxiliary materials in stock, making it quite suitable for me to use at the moment..."

Fang Xing prepared to learn a skill in the art of cultivating immortals—alchemy now seemed to be that choice.

Although the Master of Myriad Laws had also dabbled in talismans and artifact forging, Fang Xing found himself more intrigued by alchemy.

Firstly, possessing the 'Multi-Transformation Cauldron,' it was indeed a powerful tool that would be a pity not to utilize.

Secondly, whether in talisman crafting or artifact forging, none had the allure of alchemy.

Especially the art of crafting talismans!

Having mingled in Qinglin Market, Fang Xing knew that most rogue cultivators focused on this craft, leading to intense competition.

In the world of immortal cultivation, when it comes to status, talisman makers are not nearly as revered as alchemists!

"If in the future, someone sees me as merely an alchemist and thinks I’m an easy target... I can draw my sword and show them what a sword cultivator truly is!"

Fang Xing stroked his chin, picturing the scene, and found it inexplicably thrilling.

As for whether a cultivator with a gold spiritual root can refine pills?

Most immortal cultivators are versatile; if one can perform the five elemental techniques, one can naturally refine pills.

"It's just that cultivators who practice fire techniques have an advantage in controlling the furnace temperature, and those with wood techniques have a certain edge in recognizing medicinal herbs... As long as one possesses spiritual power and awareness, pill refinement is possible.”

Fang Xing reached out to touch the Multi-Transformation Cauldron, pondering how the Myriad Law Token ended up in Chen Yi's possession.

He had already pored over the incantation multiple times, simulating the technique in his mind over and over.

Now, he pressed his right hand onto the bronze cauldron, silently channeling his spiritual power into it.

Suddenly, flickering silver light emerged from within the cauldron!

The silvery light was unusually fierce, attracting and devouring each other… until it finally became a silver flame the size of an egg!

“As expected, it can indeed summon the ‘Myriad Transformation Spirit Flame’!”

Feeling the terrifying temperature inside the bronze cauldron, Fang Xing muttered to himself.

This ‘Myriad Transformation Spirit Flame’ is the key to the Myriad Transformation Cauldron's ability to purify raw materials and eliminate impurities.

Although unknown in the world of immortal cultivation, to the Master of Myriad Laws, it is in no way inferior to the famous True Solar Fire or True Lunar Fire, and might even surpass them.

Furthermore, even with the cultivation of a Core Formation expert, it is impossible to truly assimilate this ‘Myriad Transformation Spirit Flame’ into one's body.

“According to the Master of Myriad Laws, it is possible that this bronze cauldron is merely a tool to confine and utilize the ‘Myriad Transformation Spirit Flame’.”

Fang Xing, not thinking too much, after warming the furnace, took an Erosion Immortal Grass and threw it into the bronze cauldron.

Sizzle!

In the next moment, the silver flame roared to life, engulfing the Erosion Immortal Grass.

“Oh no!”

Fang Xing’s spirit sense witnessed the scene, and he was immediately startled: “The heat wasn't controlled properly…”

“I think I finally understand why rogue cultivators, despite knowing the prestige of alchemists and the value of pills, rarely delve into the art of alchemy.”

He muttered again, continuing to spoil the spiritual herbs.

Anyway, in this barren land, there's no shortage of herbs in the wild jungles!

As long as a few targets are set, drones can be sent to harvest them.

Especially since the Azure Forest Market has been deserted, and no cultivators are around, even the Core Formation expert ran away last time, allowing him to act without restraint.

After ruining dozens of ‘Erosion Immortal Grass’, Fang Xing finally grasped the appropriate control of the flame. Under the silver flame's burn, the herb slowly melted, turning into a luscious, emerald-green liquid.

“Hmm? The refinement ability of this spiritual flame is indeed extraordinary.”

Fang Xing gazed at the cluster of medicine liquid and couldn't help but smile inwardly.

According to the records in the "All-Encompassing Pill Scripture," it would take ordinary alchemists several years of rigorous practice to process herbs to such a degree.

Yet, with mere casual attempts and after mastering the control of the flame, he could effortlessly extract the essence of the herbs.

Being able to reach this stage, he could even assist many formal alchemists and become a proud "Alchemist Apprentice"...

With this thought, he immediately decided to dedicate a few hours each day, aside from cultivation, to learning the art of pill refining.

After all, as long as he wasn't afraid of wasting materials, he could eventually succeed by experimenting with a few failed batches.

He didn't even need to worry too much about quality; as long as he could form the pill, it would suffice!

Once the pill was completed, even if it were heavily laden with impurities, turning into a wasted pill, it could still be salvaged through the Myriad Transformation Cauldron.

Of course, the Myriad Transformation Cauldron wasn't omnipotent; for pills with excessive impurities, barely raising it to ordinary quality would be the limit.

"As for me, consuming pills of ordinary quality... might not even compare to my own meditation practices."

"But they can be kept for future sale... or to prove my status as an alchemist."

"Once my skills improve, and the quality enhances, using the Myriad Transformation Cauldron for further refinement, I might even use them myself... Surely my cultivation speed would increase even further."

Fang Xing contemplated his own cultivation practices.

After reaching the mid-stage of Qi Refinement, although breakthroughs were not as rapid as in the early stages of Qi Refinement, each meditation session led to a noticeable enhancement in the magical power within him.

This is the terror of the Heavenly Spiritual Root aptitude!

"Generally speaking, there's a saying among Qi Refinement cultivators that one should establish their Foundation by a cycle of sixty years... which means it's best to complete the Foundation Establishment before reaching sixty. Yet many rogue cultivators in the marketplaces, even after turning sixty, often linger in the mid or even early stages of Qi Refinement. This is the plight of having inferior Mixed Spiritual Roots..."

"In the cultivation world, Spiritual Root aptitudes are divided into inferior, medium, superior, earth, and heavenly grades... also classified by elemental attributes. It is generally believed the more singular the attribute, the stronger the efficiency in refining spiritual energy. Inferior Mixed Spiritual Roots are deemed to be the least acceptable aptitude."

"I possess the Heavenly Single Spiritual Root... the finest aptitude, destined to become a future Golden Core Ancestor."

"With this perspective, without considering the bonuses from techniques, spiritual veins, or pills, ordinary inferior Spiritual Roots find it challenging to perfect their Qi Refinement before sixty."

“With a medium-grade spiritual root, there is some hope.”

“With a high-grade spiritual root, there's a good chance to master the foundational techniques by the age of thirty or forty. If enhanced with elixirs and spiritual veins, it can be even faster!”

“I don't know about an earth-grade spiritual root...”

“But, with my heavenly-grade spiritual root, even in this place devoid of spiritual veins, without using elixirs, merely by absorbing ambient spiritual energy, I can reach the ninth level of Qi Condensation and achieve full mastery in just three to four years.”

Fang Xing silently estimated his cultivation speed.

“However, I shouldn't be considered an average heavenly-grade root. I ought to be slightly better, not to mention I possess a Core Formation technique, one which even if the worst, is still something many rogue cultivators wouldn't see in a lifetime...”

“If I later refine a top-tier elixir as well, this speed will accelerate even further.”

“In the path of Immortal Dao, in terms of sheer realms, it might equate to the external martial arts scene, right?”

“It seems to match my main body's breakthrough speed too...”

However, after truly beginning cultivation, Fang Xing understood that even among cultivators of the same realm, the difference in combat prowess could be as vast as heaven and earth.

“For now, I need not rush to break through... just let it flow naturally.”

“The main body is almost at Blue Star.”

Fang Xing's eyes held a trace of anticipation.

...

Inside the spaceship cabin, Fang Xing's main body lay there, sleeping soundly.

Being on someone else's ship and then suddenly disappearing would make everyone on the spaceship look like fools!

Hence, his main body had always been there, merely shifting most of his focus onto his cultivation avatar.

At this moment, upon opening his eyes, he returned to the outside world.

“Boss, you've finally come out?”

Song Jingang pointed excitedly out the window, his face full of anticipation. "Look, Blue Star is here!"

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(End of Chapter)