In the early morning, the sun shines through the gauze-like mist into the quiet courtyard. Li Lingyun stood beside the alchemy furnace, his eyes focused and deep. The dragon fire in his hand was like a golden snake, jumping and circling at his fingertips. The air is filled with a faint fragrance of red pepper, intertwined with the freshness of morning dew. Li Lingyun took a deep breath and felt the unique aroma, as if he could feel the energy contained in each pill. He carefully controlled the dragon fire and guided it through the alchemy furnace. Every breath and every movement was full of rhythm. As time passed, the fire gradually became softer and more stable, and the aroma of the elixir became stronger. At this moment, Li Lingyun seemed to be integrated with the heaven and earth. There was no self or other in his heart, only the pure thought of refining alchemy.
Lei Ruier stood nearby, looking at Li Lingyun with a smile in his eyes. He was very pleased that Li Lingyun's alchemy skills had made rapid progress recently. He knew that behind this was Li Lingyun's unremitting efforts and persistence, and he admired this young man's perseverance even more.
The scene of Li Lingyun practicing hard day and night seemed to appear in front of Lei Ruier's eyes. His focused eyes and figure sweating profusely were deeply imprinted in his heart. He knew that behind every successful alchemist, there was a period of unknown bitterness and dedication. And Li Lingyun is using his actions to prove his worth.
At this moment, Lei Ruier felt extremely proud. He looked forward to Li Lingyun being able to create more miracles in the days to come and become a master of alchemy.
The dragon fire in Li Lingyun's hand is his right-hand assistant in alchemy. However, how to control such a strong flame and make it more stable has been a problem that has always troubled him.
He stopped what he was doing, turned his head slightly, and looked at Leriel beside him, with a trace of doubt and desire in his eyes.
"Master Lei, how can we control such a strong dragon fire more stably?" There was a hint of humility and sincerity in his voice.
Lei Ruier looked at Li Lingyun's serious eyes and felt warm in his heart. He knew that Li Lingyun really loved alchemy and really wanted to learn.
He smiled slightly and said softly: "Fire, like people, has its own personality. You have to understand it, feel its rhythm, and become one with it."
Lei Ruier replied: "It depends on your mood when you are refining the alchemy. The fire will slowly match the character, emotion and personality of the alchemist. When you are impatient, the fire will be violent; when you are calm, the fire will be violent." It becomes softer. You need to feel it with your heart, understand its rhythm, become one with it.”
After hearing this, Li Lingyun felt enlightened. He looked at the dragon fire in the furnace again. The golden flame seemed to be beating the melody of life. He took a deep breath, adjusted his breathing, and gradually calmed his mind. Gradually, he felt the temperature and beating of the flame, as if echoing his own heartbeat. He seemed to see the soul of the flame, which was a wild and fiery power, yet with endless gentleness and tolerance.
Leriel was curious. Li Lingyun has been practicing alchemy too frequently recently.
"Lingyun, are you hiding something from me?" He looked at Li Lingyun with a trace of doubt in his eyes.
Li Lingyun was silent for a moment, then took a deep breath and said, "The academy will hold an alchemy competition next month, and the winner can be officially awarded the status of the academy's alchemist."
After hearing this, Lei Ruier's eyes flashed with understanding. He had long known Li Lingyun's dream to become an alchemist and bring more miracles to the world.
"You really want to win, don't you?" he asked softly.
Lei Ruier immediately said that he would demonstrate to Li Lingyun on the spot how to correctly use dragon fire to practice elixirs. Then, he took out a dragon-patterned cauldron from his Narong and gently placed it next to the alchemy furnace. The tripod is dark golden in color and is engraved with complex dragon patterns, as if it contains mysterious power. Li Lingyun couldn't help but feel a little excited when he looked at Lei Ruier's focused expression. He knew that this was his opportunity to learn from the master and a key step towards a higher realm. The fire was lit again, and with a flick of Lei Ruier's finger, a golden flame jumped into the dragon-patterned cauldron. He began to control the flames in an orderly manner, and every movement seemed so natural and calm. The flames jumped and circled in the cauldron, as if given life.
The elixir gradually took shape in the medicine cauldron. Li Lingyun stared nervously at Lei Ruier's fingers. Every movement seemed to be filled with magic, guiding the dance of the flames. The air is filled with a stronger fragrance of red pepper, which makes people feel relaxed and happy. He seemed to see the elixir slowly condensing in the cauldron. It was a magical and wonderful process.
Time seemed to stand still at this moment. Li Lingyun's heart beat with the beating of the flames, and he seemed to be integrated with the process of alchemy. The golden flame jumped and circled in the cauldron, and finally turned into a round elixir, emitting a faint light.
Lei Ruier gently picked up the elixir in the cauldron and handed it to Li Lingyun. Li Lingyun took the elixir, felt the slight warmth and weight, and couldn't help but feel an indescribable feeling in his heart. He knew that this was Lei Ruier's expectation and encouragement for him, and it was also his motivation to move towards a higher realm.
"Have you learned it? Young man." Leriel replied.
Afterwards, Li Lingyun followed Lei Ruier's instructions and started his own attempt at alchemy. He took a deep breath, adjusted his breathing, and gradually calmed his mind. He flicked it lightly, and a golden flame jumped into the alchemy furnace. He began to imitate Lerel's movements and control the dance of the flames. The flames jumped and circled in the furnace, as if they were given life. There is a faint fragrance of red pepper in the air, which makes people feel relaxed and happy. Li Lingyun stared at the flame intently, feeling its rhythm and temperature. Gradually, he seemed to see the soul of the flame, which was a wild and fiery power, but also filled with endless gentleness and tolerance. He became one with the flame, as if he had become the dancing flame, burning the passion and persistence in his heart. At this moment, Li Lingyun seemed to have entered a state of selflessness, with only the pure thought of alchemy in his heart. Time seemed to have stopped at this moment, with only the golden flame jumping and circling in the furnace, and finally turned into a round elixir, emitting a faint light.
Lei Ruier stood aside and watched Li Lingyun concentrate on refining the elixir. He gently picked up the teapot on the table, poured a cup of tea, and sipped it carefully. He closed his eyes and felt the faint fragrance of tea and red pepper intertwined together, as if forming a beautiful picture. He seemed to see a picture of Li Lingyun and the flame becoming one, which was a kind of pure and sacred beauty. He knew that this was the result of Li Lingyun's careful feeling and experience. He slowly tasted the elixir, feeling the charm and power within it. Although this elixir is still a little green, it already has the potential to become a top-quality elixir. He couldn't help but be full of expectations and admiration for Li Lingyun. He knew that this young man had unlimited potential. As long as he explored it with his heart, he would be able to create more miracles.
"Practice more. You will also become a master of alchemy." Lei Ruier said.
Li Lingyun was silent for a moment, and then asked: "Master Lei, I want to ask you, can this eight-variable glazed fire be blended with the dragon fire?"
After hearing this, Lei Ruier frowned slightly. He had never thought about this problem before. After all, the Eight-Change Glazed Fire and Dragon Fire were extremely mysterious and powerful flames, and their properties and powers were extremely unique.
"I don't know that." Lei Ruier replied calmly, "This eight-variable glazed fire is a rare thing in the world, and its origin and characteristics are extremely mysterious. As for whether it can be integrated with dragon fire, it depends on your destiny. With opportunity.”
Then Li Lingyun summoned the Eight Transformations Glazed Fire with his left hand. Summons dragon fire with his right hand. Start blending the two.
Li Lingyun took a deep breath, gently closed his hands, and placed the Eight Transformations Glazed Fire and Dragon Fire in his palms. He felt two blazing flames intertwined with each other, as if they were telling a thousand-year secret. The flames jumped and merged in Li Lingyun's hands, seeming to form a beautiful landscape. There was a mysterious atmosphere in the air, as if even time had frozen at this moment. Li Lingyun's heartbeat accelerated. He stared nervously at the flames in his hands, feeling their temperature and rhythm. He seemed to see the souls of the flames talking to each other. It was a kind of understanding and communication that transcended language. He felt and experienced with his heart, allowing his soul to become one with the flame. Gradually, the two flames began to merge together, forming a colorful fire lotus. Li Lingyun gently held up the lotus flower, feeling the endless energy and charm. He knew that this was a step towards a higher level and the moment when he realized his dream.
[At this moment, a voice appeared in Li Lingyun's mind. 】
The voice was low and powerful, as if coming from far away in time and space. "Kid, you did it." There was a touch of relief and appreciation in his voice.
Li Lingyun was shocked. This voice was so familiar, but he couldn't remember where he had heard it. He looked around hurriedly, but found no trace of anyone else.
The voice seemed to have insight into his state of mind, and smiled softly: "No need to look for it, I am in your heart and in your flame."
Li Lingyun took a deep breath and tried to calm down. He concentrated and tried to communicate with the voice.
"Who are you?" Li Lingyun asked in his heart.
The voice was silent for a moment, as if recalling the distant past.
"I'm just a prisoner." The voice said slowly, "Hundreds of years have passed, but I didn't expect that old guy in Yunyang didn't survive me, and I didn't expect to meet a genius like you."
Li Lingyun's heart trembled. There seemed to be too many stories and secrets hidden in this voice. He seemed to be able to feel the pain and loneliness that the imprisoned soul endured. An inexplicable emotion surged in his heart, which was curiosity about the unknown and awe of fate.
He took a deep breath, trying to connect more deeply with the voice. He knew that this imprisoned soul might be the opportunity for him to become a master of alchemy and the key to uncovering the mystery of his life experience. At this moment, he became one with the flame and closely connected with the imprisoned soul. He felt and listened with his heart, letting the voice of the soul echo in his heart.
The voice replied slowly: "This eight-variable glazed fire is different from other rare flames. This fire is not the so-called essence of heaven and earth, but is condensed from the souls of countless strong men."
Li Lingyun's heart trembled. He seemed to see a picture, which was a world full of darkness and pain. Countless helpless souls were struggling and wailing in the flames. Their voices seemed to travel through time and space, echoing in Li Lingyun's ears. An inexplicable sadness surged in his heart, which was a reverence for life and a helplessness towards fate.
[Li Lingyun was very surprised. Do you actually know Master Yunyang? Then can you tell me the story of Yunyang Zhenren? 】
The voice was silent for a moment, as if recalling the distant past.
"Master Yunyang was a legendary alchemist hundreds of years ago. He once used his own power to refine elixirs that could shake the world, shocking the entire world of immortality. His talent and wisdom, He became a role model for future generations, and also allowed him to leave an immortal legend in the world of immortality."
Li Lingyun seemed to see a scene, which was a misty world of cultivating immortals. Master Yunyang stands on the top of the mountain, with the sky full of stars and sea of clouds behind him. He held in his hand an alchemy furnace that exuded endless light, which was the crystallization of his soul and faith. He felt and experienced with his heart, allowing his soul to become one with the flame. At that moment, the flame seemed to burn the whole world and illuminate Li Lingyun's heart.
[But the tone of the voice changed. 】
"Master Yunyang has fallen." There was a hint of sadness and regret in the voice. "In order to pursue higher alchemy skills, he even sold his soul in exchange for the demon king Mondal. Mondal asked him to collect the strongest men in the world. The soul of the person to resurrect himself."
Li Lingyun seemed to see a dark world, where was the heart of Master Yunyang. He saw Master Yunyang standing on a huge obsidian platform, surrounded by endless void. His eyes were full of confusion and pain, and he held an ancient statue of the Demon Lord in his hand, which was his contract with Mondal.
There was a strange atmosphere in the surrounding air, as if countless souls were wailing and struggling. Their voices seemed to travel through time and space, echoing in Li Lingyun's ears. He saw those souls being swallowed up by the flames, turning into bright brilliance, and disappearing into Master Yunyang's alchemy furnace. The alchemy furnace exuded a dark light, as if it had swallowed up all the light and hope.
Li Lingyun was filled with doubts, "Wasn't the Demon King Mondar destroyed by the Elf King? How could he still have a soul?"
The voice laughed softly, "Child, you still have many things to understand. Mondal has never been eliminated, he was only temporarily sealed. He is the product of the desire of the world. As long as there is still desire in the world, Mondal will Dahl will always be there."
Li Lingyun seemed to see a scene, a world full of desire and darkness. Mondal stood at the center of the world, his figure seemed to be made up of countless faces. Those faces were ones that Li Lingyun had seen before. They were filled with greed, jealousy, anger and fear. Those faces twisted and merged on Mondal's body, and finally turned into strange rays of light that swirled around his body.
[Just when Li Lingyun was about to continue questioning, he suddenly woke up and found himself lying on the bed. Lei Ruier's voice sounded from the side, "Boy, you have been unconscious for two days."]
Li Lingyun struggled to sit up, with a headache that felt like it was about to split open. He closed his eyes and took a few deep breaths, trying to calm his inner excitement.
"What's going on?" he asked.
Lerel handed him a glass of water, "You suddenly fainted, and we carried you back. Drink some water and speak slowly."
Li Lingyun drank the glass of water in one breath and felt a little clearer. He recalled his previous experiences, filled with doubts and curiosity.
He looked at Leriel with a trace of hesitation in his eyes. He knew that what had just happened was so bizarre that it might even be considered an illusion. He didn't want Leriel to worry, and he didn't want to make himself a laughing stock in the eyes of others.
"It's nothing. It may be that I have been practicing too much recently and am a little exhausted." He said lightly.
Leriel looked at him, as if trying to discern something from his eyes. But he knew that Li Lingyun was not a person who liked to talk, and he would not force the other party to reveal his secrets.
"You should practice within your ability and don't work too hard." Lei Ruier patted his shoulder, "You need to rest. I have prepared some food for you. Eat something."
[At night, the starlight fills the entire sky, covering the world with a mysterious veil. Li Lingyun stood in the courtyard, closed his eyes, and felt the tranquility and peace of the night. He took a deep breath and silently recited the summoning spell in his heart. 】
[Suddenly, a dazzling light emerged from Li Lingyun's palm and turned into a ball of jumping flames. It was the eight-change glazed fire, and every change it made seemed to tell an ancient and mysterious story. Li Lingyun stared at the flame, feeling an indescribable joy in his heart. 】
[He discovered that the dragon fire and the eight-variable glazed fire actually blended together, intertwined with each other, and were indistinguishable from each other. There seemed to be a giant dragon dancing in the flames. The dragon's body was strong and its scales shone with golden light, giving people a majestic and sacred feeling. Li Lingyun knew that this was the connection between him and the flame, and it was also the only way for him to become strong. 】
