Immortality and cultivation begin with full comprehension.

Chapter 196 Ambition to Immortality
These gadgets are naturally useless in combat, but they're fine for serving tea and water or doing simple chores.

The only way to activate the puppet beast is to spend spirit stones.

Having cultivated to this point, Li Yunjing naturally has no shortage of low-grade spirit stones.

He possessed enough wealth to satisfy Li Yunjing's need to research puppet mechanical beasts in this expensive craft.

That afternoon, Li Yunjing finished his research on "Puppetry" and, with no possibility of further progress in the short term, put away the small puppet mechanical beasts.

These were just small toys to him.

After completing the research, Li Yunjing stopped paying attention to it.

After leaving the cabin, I wandered around the deck. The sea was vast and I didn't know how long the voyage would take.

He chatted with a few members of the "Haitao faction" and learned that it would take at least another day to reach the edge of the "Strange Rock Sea Area".

This made Li Yunjing calm down and decide not to waste any more time.

Back in the cabin, he saw that Yu Yunyi was still meditating and practicing her breathing exercises, so he didn't want to disturb her.

Li Yunjing then took out another captured alchemy furnace.

This alchemy furnace is of a very low grade, only at the level of a mid-grade magic artifact.

It should be noted that alchemy furnaces are extremely expensive in the cultivation world, far exceeding the cost of similarly leveled offensive and defensive artifacts.

This alchemy furnace is even more expensive than any top-grade magic weapon.

This is also the only alchemy furnace that Li Yunjing seized after killing over a hundred people from the Thirteen Flying Eagles.

Clearly, there are no alchemists among the Thirteen Flying Eagles.

To pass the time, Li Yunjing dug out some more spiritual herbs and plants.

These herbs are all of the lowest grade and are the main and auxiliary ingredients for refining "Bigu Dan" (a type of fasting pill).

According to the records in "The Complete Basics of Alchemy", Li Yunjing carefully recalled the methods and key points for refining "Bigu Dan" (a type of fasting pill).

"This thing isn't difficult!"

After carefully calculating it three times in his mind, Li Yunjing, with his intelligence, had a good idea of ​​what was going on.

However, he was more cautious since it was his first time taking action.

Li Yunjing sat cross-legged on the ground, using the "Three Yang Fires" to start a fire.

He cleaned the alchemy furnace again, making sure it was clean and free of impurities, before placing it on the "Three Yang Fire" to heat it.

On the bed, Yu Yunyi curiously opened her eyes and watched Li Yunjing's actions.

How could she not know that Li Yunjing was preparing to refine pills!

Yu Yunyi was really curious: Could Li Yunjing also refine pills?

Li Yunjing was very focused on his work. He knew that Yu Yunyi had woken up, but he was too busy to talk to her.

He sat cross-legged on the ground, and more than a dozen kinds of medicinal herbs appeared in front of him.

Li Yunjing began to combine the medicinal herbs according to a certain ratio, and put these spiritual herbs into the alchemy furnace one after another.

There are also requirements in this regard!
The timing for adding various herbs into the alchemical furnace also varies.

Yu Yunyi comes from a family of alchemists and has been involved in alchemy since childhood.

At this moment, watching Li Yunjing's actions, he nodded secretly, noting that there wasn't a single mistake.

The standard has been pushed to its extreme!

Compared to refining high-level pills, "Bigu Dan" is much simpler.

Li Yunjing controlled the temperature of the "Three Yang Fires," ensuring that the flames fully enveloped the entire alchemy furnace.

Yu Yunyi's big, dark eyes watched Li Yunjing's movements intently. So far, all his actions were standard and flawless.

Now, since this was Li Yunjing's first time actually refining pills, his expression was solemn and he was very cautious.

Li Yunjing strictly followed the instructions in the book regarding the alchemy process, including the fire temperature and the order in which the herbs were added.

"Crack!"

Flames enveloped the alchemy furnace, turning the bronze furnace a fiery red.

Li Yunjing constantly adjusted the temperature of the alchemy furnace and the medicinal properties of the spiritual herbs with his divine sense.

The process of alchemy is ever-changing; a single breath can alter the outcome.

The more you refine it, the more careful you must be.

Even the slightest mistake could cause the oven to explode.

Of course, with the herbal spiritual power of the "Bigu Pill," it shouldn't be enough to cause the furnace to explode; this amount of energy is not enough to shatter a mid-grade pill furnace.

However, if a batch of herbs is destroyed, the failure of the refining process is inevitable.

Attentiveness and patience are the basic requirements for alchemists.

Li Yunjing's refining technique was extremely precise, with every step being flawless.

A quarter of an hour later, the aroma of medicine began to emanate from the alchemy furnace.

By observing the changes in the aroma of the medicine and comparing it with the records in the book, Li Yunjing smiled slightly. The aroma was extremely pure.

This means that this batch of "Bigu Pills" is almost ready.

This is the first batch of pills that Li Yunjing has refined!

The more critical the moment, the more important it is to keep your emotions stable.

Li Yunjing remained calm and composed, completely in control of the changes within the alchemy furnace without the slightest negligence.

At this point, Yu Yunyi was shocked to see me stand up from the bed, walk to within three feet of Li Yunjing, and closely observe the changes in the alchemy furnace.

Alchemy is a meticulous and slow process, and Li Yunjing and Yu Yunyi have plenty of patience.

Half an hour later, Li Yunjing finally moved.

He put away the "Three Yang Fire" that had been maintaining the flame, placing it in his palm, and stopped igniting it.

"boom!"

Immediately afterwards, Li Yunjing opened the furnace lid, and a rich aroma of medicine filled the surroundings.

The "Bigu Dan" has a rich and pure medicinal aroma, there's no problem with it!
Yu Yunyi stepped forward and looked at Li Yunjing as he took out three "Bigu Pills" from the alchemy furnace, revealing a surprised expression.

Li Yunjing's successful alchemy was not unexpected, but it turned out to be a higher-grade pill, not a ninth-grade "Bigu Pill".

After a quick glance, Yu Yunyi felt that this was a seventh-grade pill!

It should be noted that even Yu Yunyi herself could only refine the "Bigu Pill" to the seventh grade.

Doesn't this mean that Li Yunjing and she are about the same level?

In reality, Li Yunjing's skill level is still far inferior to Yu Yunyi's.

Yu Yunyi can refine at least dozens of kinds of pills, while Li Yunjing has only just learned to refine one.

It will take Li Yunjing at least a few years to catch up with Yu Yunyi's level.

Even so, Yu Yunyi still felt somewhat incredulous, as if it were all a dream.

While on someone else's turf, Yu Yunyi did not engage in in-depth cultivation, so she was naturally aware of Li Yunjing's actions over the past three days.

Repairing the puppet mechanical beast hadn't shocked Yu Yunyi, but seeing Li Yunjing refine a "Bigu Pill" on his first attempt still took her by surprise!
The Yu family is most famous for its alchemy!

Yu Yunyi comes from a family with extensive knowledge, so she is naturally familiar with this industry. In fact, she is a first-level advanced alchemist using water-based alchemy.

"You actually refined a 'fasting pill'?"

At this moment, Li Yunjing had finished refining the pills, so there was no issue of disturbing him. Yu Yunyi immediately asked a pointless question.

Her beautiful, large eyes were filled with disbelief.

"Hmm! 'Bigu Pill' is the most common kind of pill, and it's quite easy to make."

Li Yunjing nodded and looked down at the three "Bigu Pills" in his palm.

As Li Yunjing's knowledge of alchemy improved, refining elixirs became much simpler.

Judging from the quality of the pill in his hand, it was at least a seventh-grade pill.

Such a level is almost considered to be at the advanced level of the first tier among alchemists.

"Let's both try it!"

After confirming the grade of his pill, Li Yunjing smiled and handed one of the "Bigu Pills" to Yu Yunyi.

Yu Yunyi subconsciously reached out and took it, without hesitation, and swallowed it directly.

"What a wonderful pill! Your skill level seems to be almost as good as mine." As soon as Yu Yunyi swallowed the pill, she felt a surge of energy, a distinct feeling of fullness, and her body was filled with energy, completely dispelling the hunger she had felt from not eating for a long time.

While Yu Yunyi was taking the pill, Li Yunjing also swallowed one. He had also tasted the "Bigu Pill" before, and compared it with his own pill, he was the one who won!

This level of skill made Li Yunjing nod and smile, very satisfied with his performance.

After calming down, Yu Yunyi glared at Li Yunjing with a complicated expression, looking annoyed. She snorted and said coquettishly, "That doesn't make sense! You've only refined pills for the first time, how come you're almost as good as me?"

At this moment, Yu Yunyi looked at Li Yunjing with intense fervor, as if she wanted to dissect him and see how he could be so amazing!
An existence like Li Yunjing completely defies the common sense of the cultivation world!

Even a genius shouldn't be this genius, right?
"Hehe! Don't look at me like that! It's kind of scary!"

Li Yunjing chuckled and said, "From now on, my wife and I will both be alchemists. If we can't make a living in the future, we can also rely on alchemy to make a living."

"Sigh... I don't care anymore! You can take care of me from now on!"

Speechless as she looked at Li Yunjing, Yu Yunyi lost her spirit and said coquettishly, "Anyway, I'm counting on you to help me form my Core and Nascent Soul in the future!"

"Hahaha! No problem! You're my woman, of course I'll take care of you! I'll do everything I can to help you when you reach the Core Formation and Nascent Soul Formation stages!"

Li Yunjing laughed loudly and pulled Yu Yunyi into his arms.

Li Yunjing didn't feel pressured by Yu Yunyi's words!

If someone with his abilities can't lead his partner to a higher level, what kind of genius is he?
Not to mention Yu Yunyi alone, even Xing'er and Yue'er, who are far away in "Chi Ri Fang Shi", and even her own friends, will benefit from her in the future!
What does it mean that when one person succeeds, the whole family will benefit?

One person achieves great success, but everyone around him dies. A thousand or ten thousand years later, looking around, there are no familiar faces left.

How cruel is this kind of immortal path?
This is not the ending Li Yunjing wanted!

Given the opportunity, Li Yunjing wanted more!

The path of solitude is not his path!

"Boom!"

Just then, the No. 3 "Haitao" ship suddenly shuddered and began to shake violently.

"problem occurs!"

The ship's rocking pulled Li Yunjing back to reality.

"Okay! Let's be careful!"

Yu Yunyi also broke free from Li Yunjing's embrace, her face serious and on guard.

Soon, members of the "Sea Wave Faction" shouted, "Everyone be careful! The fleet has just entered the 'Strange Rock Sea Area,' and a large number of 'Iron Shark Demons' have launched an attack on our fleet!"

"Everyone, leave the cabins and come to the deck to fight the monster horde!"

As soon as these words were spoken, countless doors inside the cabin were opened, and all the cultivators filed out and headed towards the deck.

The group remained calm. Having spent so long in the sea, they knew that the battles with the sea monsters had never ceased.

This scene was entirely expected.

"Let's go out too!"

Li Yunjing and Yu Yunyi followed the others onto the deck.

Looking out to sea from the ship's side, the two saw groups of "Iron Shark Demons" constantly darting through the water, creating waves and forming various formations, launching fierce attacks on the fleet in batches.

These "Iron Shark Demons" were enormous, with the smallest being ten zhang in size and the largest one being a hundred zhang in size.

The head of the "Iron Shark Demon" is incredibly hard, comparable to divine iron.

In the collision with the "Sea Wave Ship", these monsters did not lose their footing at all. In fact, they spun rapidly in the seawater, forming swirling air currents.

Spiral air currents churned the seawater, forming drill bits.

The drill bit took shape in the seawater and was then propelled out by these "Iron Shark Demons" with their demonic power. The spiral drill bit violently struck the "Sea Wave Ship," causing the large ship to shake violently.

If the "Sea Wave Ship" hadn't been protected by array formations and restrictions, such an attack would have already rammed countless holes into the ship.

"These 'Iron Shark Demons' come in groups and feed on sea monsters and passing cultivators. They are incredibly powerful. Brother Li, Madam Li, please be careful."

At some point, that annoying guy, Tingtao Gongzi, actually came to Li Yunjing and Yu Yunyi's side.

"Okay! We'll be careful!"

Li Yunjing responded and drew out a top-grade magic weapon flying sword, activating it repeatedly with the "Sword Control Technique".

The flying sword, controlled by Li Yunjing, hovered in mid-air, continuously slashing down sword energy into the sea, killing the "Iron Shark Demons".

Following suit, Yu Yunyi also took out a top-grade magical flying sword and activated it using the same "Sword Control Technique".

The two swords combined were quite powerful, continuously slaying one "Iron Shark Demon" after another. This scene made Young Master Tingtao's eyes shrink, and he became much more cautious.

Young Master Tingtao could never imagine the limits of the genius disciples of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect".

The seemingly insignificant power that Li Yunjing and Yu Yunyi have just displayed has already astonished him.

At this moment, the other independent cultivators also began to fight back!
The "Haitao" ship was their hope for returning home, so naturally they couldn't afford to destroy it.

Otherwise, are they supposed to launch their small boats and sail into the deep ocean?
This is the deep ocean; how long would it take to leave the dangerous sea in a small boat?
"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!"

On the four warships, one after another, huge ballistae were pushed out, firing "demon-slaying arrows" at the monsters.

In addition, countless cultivators on both sides of the ship simultaneously controlled their magical weapons, relentlessly slashing at the demonic beasts on either side of the ship.

Before long, the sea surface had turned completely red.

The strong, pungent smell of blood was incredibly offensive.

Even cultivators felt nauseous upon smelling it.

Those "Iron Shark Demons" finally couldn't withstand the enormous losses.

The leading giant "Iron Shark Demon" let out a roar, and the other "Iron Shark Demons" reluctantly left the range of the "Sea Wave Ship" and began to move away from this powerful fleet.

The "Sea Wave Faction" did not pursue them. After defeating the "Iron Shark Demons," the fleet continued its journey into the depths of the "Strange Rock Sea" while taking stock of its losses.

This time, the attack by the sea monsters did not result in significant losses.

Only a few dozen people were lost on ships number one, two, and three.

The fourth ship, however, carried many cultivators at the sixth level of the Qi Refining Realm, and suffered slightly greater losses, with over a hundred people perishing.

This loss is not a serious blow to a large fleet.

The "Haitao faction" didn't care anymore.

In any case, the vast majority of those who died were rogue cultivators.

The remaining rogue cultivators didn't care either. They could perish against a mere "Iron Shark Demon," so such trash wasn't worth pitying.

During this period, some minor incidents also occurred.

There was nothing that could be done about the cultivators who fell into the sea.

The cultivators who died on the ship had their personal belongings stripped clean by the other cultivators, leaving them with nothing.

Seeing the cultivators stripped naked, Yu Yunyi closed her eyes. Li Yunjing shook his head helplessly and led Yu Yunyi toward the cabin.

What's the difference between the relationships between these independent cultivators and wild beasts in nature?
When faced with resources, they act like wolves, caring nothing for those who have died, even those who were just comrades-in-arms.
Li Yunjing found this relationship extremely distasteful.

These are not the cultivators he envisioned; these people are not even worthy of cultivating the path of immortality.

In prestigious sects like the "Shenxiao Daozong," when a companion falls, their belongings are collected and handed over to the sect, which then delivers them to the deceased's family.

If there are no family members, it is given to a disciple.

If there are no disciples, they are taken into the sect and sent to the mountain where the deceased was located, to be rewarded when a cultivator makes a meritorious contribution in the future.

Everything was very orderly, and there would absolutely be no disgusting behavior from rogue cultivators who fought over relics like wild beasts.

After spending some time among independent cultivators, small families, and minor sects, Li Yunjing realized just how wonderful a behemoth sect like the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" truly was.

The problems that arise due to the sheer size of the business seem insignificant in comparison.

"How about it?"

Back in the room, seeing that Yu Yunyi looked unwell, Li Yunjing asked softly.

"It's alright! It's just... sigh..."

Yu Yunyi shook her head, wanting to say something, but not knowing how to begin.

"This is the chaos of the cultivation world! If one day I become the supreme immortal, I will re-establish the rules of heaven and earth, and use merit and evil to restrain cultivators! The virtuous will become immortals, and the wicked will be banished to the Nine Netherworlds to suffer the punishment of the eighteen levels of hell!"

Li Yunjing's expression was also not good, and he said in a deep voice.

At this moment, Li Yunjing's gaze was firm, as if he had found his goal in life.

(End of this chapter)