A few days later.
In the sky above the valley basin where the Iron Fortress is located, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth began to gather in large quantities.
In the surrounding area, dark clouds are rolling in and evil spirits are condensing.
A strong demonic aura came from the training hall, making the demonic beasts near the Black Mist Mountains frightened and retreating in all directions.
"here we go."
In a side hall, Master Huxiao and Master Hanyu sat opposite each other, their expressions not changing much.
"Judging from the atmosphere of the pill formation, that fellow Taoist's monster should be an earth monster with a high-grade bloodline."
Master Huxiao relaxed his posture, leaned on the big animal skin chair, and said casually.
"Master Hanyu kept that person so secretive and mysterious that Zhou thought he was a monster with earthly bloodline."
Some time ago, the tiger demon spirit pet that Master Huxiao failed to attack was also of high-grade bloodline.
It's a pity that I had bad luck and didn't even get the fake elixir. The effect of the evil spirit pill was so strong that the backlash caused the tiger demon's cultivation level to plummet.
"As long as the opportunity is good, monsters with high-grade bloodline can also hope to become third-level monsters."
Master Hanyu's voice was cold, and he could hear the sarcasm in the other party's words.
"That Taoist friend at least has the Sha Yuan Dan. Judging from the aura, his spiritual pet has a solid foundation. It should be fine to form a fake elixir."
Hearing this, Master Huxiao's face froze and he was in a bad mood.
Master Han Yu was deliberately exposing his scars.
The implication is that the failure of Master Hu Xiao’s spiritual pet was due to his eagerness for success, overthrowing the seedlings in the cultivation process, and insufficient foundation.
Master Huxiao had a sullen face, snorted coldly, and swept his consciousness towards the training hall.
A trace of surprise flashed in his eyes, and he said angrily:
"That fellow Taoist is so defensive about us? Is he questioning our character?"
Master Hu Xiao discovered that many restrictions were set up in the training hall to isolate him from exploration.
Not only that, there is also a thick shield-wielding puppet guarding the door of the training hall.
Judging from the material, the puppet reached the third level.
With these protective measures, two fake elixirs working together can never stop the formation of elixirs.
Master Hanyu smiled lightly and said: "Be cautious, there is nothing wrong. That fellow Taoist is just a way to guard against villains, Master Huxiao won't mind, right?"
"Of course Zhou won't mind this! It's just that the man's behavior is sneaky, and he doesn't know his name. Zhou suspects that there is something wrong with his identity..." Master Hu Xiao said with a bit annoyed, his eyes flickering.
"Our Xuehu Chamber of Commerce guarantees this person's identity and respects his privacy. Your chamber of commerce has also brought unidentified monks to help his spiritual pet form elixirs."
Master Han Yu disagrees.
The reason why she stayed here was to monitor Master Huxiao and be on guard against any small tricks that might affect Master Xiang's spiritual pet elixir formation.
This kind of situation has not happened before.
As long as there is no ironclad proof, the relatively weak Snow Fox Chamber of Commerce will have nothing to do even if it suffers a hidden loss.
…
Another four or five days passed.
The aura of pill formation in the sky gradually increased.
call!
In the sky above the training hall, a swirling earthy yellow cloud appeared, measuring more than one mile in radius, emitting powerful spiritual pressure.
Moreover, the earthy yellow clouds are still expanding.
"The stamina is not small."
Master Huxiao took a sip of tea and narrowed his eyes slightly.
At this time, the unknown monster's impact on the core had surpassed that of his tiger monster spirit pet.
As long as you stay steady, it's not difficult to achieve a false elixir.
What's more, the atmosphere of forming pills is stable and improving.
Seeing this scene, Master Huxiao couldn't help but feel a little unhappy.
However, the development of the situation far exceeded the expectations of the two real people.
"It's endless, still climbing?" Master Huxiao's face became increasingly ugly.
On the tenth day of the Earth Rock Rat's seclusion attack, the earthy yellow clouds in the sky expanded rapidly after a certain point.
It wasn't until it climbed to a radius of two miles that the speed slowed down.
With the earthy yellow clouds as the center, the majestic demonic energy exudes a pressure that faintly exceeds the level of the third level.
"There is hope for a true elixir!"
Master Han Yu and Master Hu Xiao were greatly surprised.
Hanyu Zhenren has more surprises.
If Lu Changan's demonic beast could form a true elixir, the favor he promised would be extremely precious.
"Could it be that the monster is hidden, is it actually of earth-grade blood, or is it supplemented by a superior pill-forming spiritual object?"
Master Huxiao felt more uncomfortable than eating a fly. Thinking that his spiritual pet failed to form a pill, he could not help but feel jealous.
Master Hanyu's eyes were gleaming with brilliance, and he thought: "Master Xiang's monster has just taken the Shayuan Pill. The momentum of the pill formation is violent but orderly, and its control is far superior to Master Huxiao's tiger monster."
It can be seen from this that Xiang Zhenren’s monsters have a solid foundation and profound background.
This is not an effect that can be achieved with just the same high-quality pill-forming spiritual object.
After all, common pill-forming spiritual objects can only improve the quality of the pill and have little impact on the success or failure of the pill-formation.
"If the Snow Fox Chamber of Commerce gets a true elixir-level ally, it will be very detrimental to the family."
Seeing the elixir formation in the sky rising steadily without any disorder, Master Huxiao couldn't sit still.
He took out a jade pendant and sent a message.
Master Hanyu also quietly sent a message to the senior officials of the Chamber of Commerce.
The birth of a third-level monster was enough to alarm the True Pill Ancestor of the Chamber of Commerce.
…
In the training hall.
Lu Changan sat a few feet behind the Earth Rock Rat to protect him.
The Earth Rock Rat was three feet tall and could no longer get close. The violent demonic power it exuded was enough to injure an ordinary fake elixir cultivator.
The terrifying demonic spiritual pressure made the master Lu Changan feel palpitations and an unspeakable sense of depression.
If he hadn't mastered the Body Refining Technique to the third level, and his spiritual consciousness was powerful, he wouldn't have been able to withstand being around him, let alone being a protector for the Earth Rock Rat.
"The Five Elements of Earth is indeed the source of universal earth! In addition to being a spiritual object for forming pills, it increases the foundation of earth-type monsters and can also improve the stability of the pill-forming process!"
Lu Changan's expression was soothing and he smiled.
A more stable increase means that the risk of pill formation is small.
In this way, the powerful effect of the Sha Yuan Dan is actually a good thing for the Earth Rock Rat, as it can maximize its effect.
Thanks to this stability.
Lu Changan's protection this time was easier than expected, and he didn't have to do anything at all.
"The demonic power turns into crystal! The quality of the elixir is achieved in one fell swoop."
Lu Changan noticed that the liquid demon power in the body of the rock rat turned into tiny gravel-like crystals, springing up like mushrooms after a rain.
These tiny demon power crystals are constantly condensing in the center, and are continuously compressed under the promotion of powerful spiritual pressure and bloodline power.
A crystal-yellow embryonic inner elixir is slowly taking shape.
Lu Changan had experience in forming pills in his previous life and had done a lot of theoretical research, allowing the Earth Rock Rat to use Five Elements Earth and Black Topaz at the right time.
The rudimentary inner elixir already had the climate of a real elixir. After smelting two elixir-forming spiritual objects, its aura began to surge.
The surface of the prototype inner elixir bloomed with five-color flames and earthy yellow halo.
"The downstream true elixir is completely stable!"
"Close to the true elixir of the middle reaches...beyond the true elixir of the middle reaches...close to the true elixir of the upper reaches!"
In Lu Changan's perception, the quality of the prototype inner elixir improved rapidly and steadily.
When it exceeds the quality of the mid-range true elixir, the quality of the Earth Rock Rat's elixir has already exceeded Lu Changan's previous life!
Lu Changan was filled with excitement that he had not seen for a long time.
Although he did not form the elixir himself, his spiritual pet surpassed his previous life in forming elixirs, which was also a different kind of transcendence.
The quality of the completed pill affects the potential of the completed pill and also has a certain impact on the strength.
For example, let's say two monks with the same qualifications and the same skills form elixirs.
Those in the upper reaches of Chengdan have stronger magic power than those in the middle and lower reaches.
Although this gap is not particularly large, it can still be overwhelming at critical moments.
…
"With this kind of elixir-forming atmosphere, it must be possible to form an upstream true elixir!"
In the side hall, the expressions of Master Hanyu and Master Huxiao could not conceal their shock.
In the sky, the earthy yellow rosy clouds circulated with five-color halo, and expanded to a radius of three or four miles.
The fluctuations in demonic power coming from the training hall seemed to reach the level of a third-order demon.
Master Hu Xiao was not only jealous, but also panicked.
"We have reached the final step of forming the elixir..."
Master Huxiao knew that if there was no external force to stop it, a third-level demon similar to a true elixir cultivator would be born.
True elixir monks or third-level demons are already the intimidating force of all the major forces in the Jing Kingdom's immortal world.
What's even scarier is.
That unknown monster is very likely to become the true elixir of the upper reaches.
This means that in the future, the probability of advancing to the late third level, which is comparable to that of human beings, will be higher.
There is even a glimmer of possibility for a fourth-level transformed demon king who is comparable to True Monarch Nascent Soul.
This is the advantage of achieving the true elixir of the upper reaches.
If it were true elixirs from the middle and lower reaches, the door to becoming the Nascent Soul Lord would basically be blocked.
"What should I do? That bitch of Master Han Yu is staring at me, plus the mysterious False Dan Master who protects the law, a quasi-third-level puppet..."
Master Hu Xiao felt quite powerless in his heart.
One on three, even though he thought he was quite powerful, he had no chance of winning.
This secret base is located in the Black Mist Mountains. The two major chambers of commerce take turns to send a fake Dan real person to guard it, including several foundation building stages.
Master Hanyu was monitoring him, and even small moves were difficult to do.
Master Huxiao doesn't want to take risks, the success rate is too low.
However, the ancestor of the Ten Thousand Beasts Chamber of Commerce sent a message just now, asking him to find an opportunity to destroy the core formation, even if he had to break up with the Snow Fox Chamber of Commerce.
Roar!
Deep in the Black Mist Mountains, a frightening roar of a beast was heard, interrupting Master Huxiao's thoughts.
"The third-level demon! Could it be that he was attracted by the amazing atmosphere of forming pills?"
Master Huxiao felt the aura of the third-level demon coming from far and near, and felt happy.
Although this secret base is managed by two major chambers of commerce, it is located in the Black Mist Mountains after all.
Such an amazing core-forming aura can be sensed by third-level demons hundreds or even thousands of miles away.
"A big demon in the middle of the third level?"
In the training hall, Lu Changan frowned with a solemn expression.
This spiritual place is guarded by False Dan Zhenren, and coupled with the third-level formation, it is actually not afraid of the attack of ordinary third-level demons.
At least, enough to hold on until reinforcements arrive.
However, the Earth Rock Rat was forming elixirs, and the upstream true elixir atmosphere was drawing out a massive amount of heaven and earth spiritual energy, significantly weakening the power of the third-order formation.
…
Roar!
A huge third-level bear demon slowed down after approaching the valley where the Iron Fortress was located.
The bear demon was five or six miles away, spying from afar.
Perhaps out of some kind of fear and not knowing the truth, no further action was taken for the time being.
"The power of the third-order formation has been reduced by more than half. Once the bear demon launches an attack, the consequences will be disastrous."
Master Huxiao looked solemn, took out a formation flag and walked out of the side hall.
"what are you up to?"
Master Hanyu scolded and blocked his way.
"Of course it's to strengthen the third-order formation? Are you waiting for the bear monster to attack and kill me?"
Master Huxiao spoke righteously and sternly.
It's not like he's completely putting on airs.
Facing the prying eyes of the mid-level third-level demon, I felt really panicked and worried about my own life.
"This..." Master Han Yu also hesitated.
When Huxiao Zhenren strengthens the third-level formation, he must extract spiritual energy, which will lead to insufficient spiritual pressure of the Earth Rock Rat's core.
"Don't worry, Master Hanyu. Zhou appropriately strengthens the formation, which will only have a partial impact on the elixir formed by that Taoist friend's spiritual pet. It may slightly reduce the quality of the elixir, but it is better than everyone losing their lives together."
Master Huxiao argued according to reason, and could not find any flaw in his words.
Before the crisis of extinction, it seems natural to sacrifice the interests of individual monks to ensure the safety of the collective.
Master Hanyu fell into silence and seemed speechless to refute.
The corners of Master Huxiao's mouth curled up, and a hint of cunning flashed through his eyes. He bypassed Master Hanyu, held the formation flag in his hand, and walked out of the side hall.
"Huh! How naive! Since you have to do this, you must do it!"
Master Huxiao sneered secretly.
He planned to control the third-level formation to increase its power to the maximum, so that the supply of spiritual veins in this place would be insufficient.
At the same time, through the secret door, cut off the spirit gathering array in the training hall.
As a result, at the critical moment of impact, the monster's spiritual pressure plummets, and there will definitely be a backlash!
…
Master Hu Xiao walked out of the side hall and was about to implement the plan.
Suddenly, his body became cold and he landed on the cliff.
The night was dark and windy above my head, and there was an abyss beneath my feet. I lost my footing and fell towards the endless hell.
"not good--"
Master Huxiao was horrified, roaring in his heart, biting the tip of his tongue fiercely.
There was a "click", and the sound of cracking came from the chest of Master Huxiao.
By the time he broke free from the third-order illusion and returned to reality, he had lost control of his body.
To be precise, this body has stopped breathing.
"Master Huxiao, you finally couldn't help but take action?"
An old man in coir raincoat stood in front of him, with an indifferent tone, and smashed all the organs in his chest with one palm.
"伱, you guys..."
Master Huxiao spoke with difficulty, and soon he was bleeding from all his orifices and fell to the ground.
Before he died, he finally understood that Lu Changan had been guarding against him.
As long as he dares to stop the formation of the pill, the other party will launch thunderous methods without mercy.
"Master Xiang, did you kill him directly?"
Master Hanyu's pretty face turned pale slightly.
She had negotiated with Lu Changan beforehand, and if Master Huxiao secretly caused trouble, the two of them would work together to stop it.
He never expected that if Lu Changan didn't take action, he would directly kill Master Hu Xiao as soon as he took action.
This is a veteran fake elixir master. Two people of the same level may not be able to win if they join forces.
"It doesn't matter! If this matter brings trouble to Master Hanyu, Xiang owes you an extra favor."
Lu Changan said generously.
"Okay! Master Xiang will become prosperous in the future. Don't forget the promise made today."
Master Hanyu's face was as cold as snow, revealing a rare smile.
Lu Changan said with a sharp voice: "Xiang Mou said nine things!"
Hearing this, Master Hanyu felt relieved.
She looked at the third-order bear demon wandering outside the valley, worry in her eyes:
"Master Xiang, if that bear demon comes to kill..."
"Master Hanyu, please rest assured, Xiang still has other methods to suppress the situation but it is useless. Even if the bear demon comes and kills you, you and I can work together and cooperate with the greatly reduced power of the third-level formation to delay the formation of the pill with confidence."
Lu Changan said calmly.
"A way to keep the bottom of the box?"
Master Han Yu thought of the identity and background of the other party and felt at ease.
She felt an inexplicable sense of security. She was inevitably a little curious about this Master Xiang, and even had a slight affection for him.
"I think that bear demon may not really have any malicious intentions."
Lu Changan looked at the third-order bear demon outside the valley, thoughtfully.
…
For the next half day, the bear demon wandered outside the valley, but did not break in.
Until a certain moment.
The huge clouds of clouds above the training hall began to disperse smoothly.
Bursts of rays of light lingered above the main hall, and the faint sound of the great avenue descended into the main hall.
Lu Changan noticed that the ending of Earth Rock Rat's elixir formation was somewhat different from his previous life and even Fu Xuemei's elixir formation.
He was previously on guard against the third-order bear demon outside, but failed to concentrate on it.
Boom!
When the alchemy atmosphere subsided, a true elixir-level demonic aura overlooking the mountains emerged from the hall.
For a time, the demonic aura soared into the sky, the situation was turbulent, and the demons retreated in fright.
"The demonic energy is rising into the sky, this is the atmosphere of a great demon!"
Chief Lu smiled appeasingly, with a happy expression on his face, and a big stone settled in his heart.
The Earth Rock Rat has just been promoted to the third level, and the fluctuations of demonic power it emits are comparable to those of great demons.
This kind of elixir-forming atmosphere and demonic power fluctuations must form the upstream true elixir.
At this moment, even if the bear demon outside the valley comes to kill him, it is no longer a real threat.
(End of chapter)
