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"Spirituality?"

A thoughtful look flashed in Xiao Yan's eyes. He tentatively asked, "Senior, perhaps you could try the Spirit Ascension Method?"

The method of spiritual ascension was created by the master and is specifically designed to enhance the spirituality of elixirs.

This method can draw upon the wandering spiritual energy between heaven and earth and force it into the elixir, greatly enhancing the quality and efficacy of the elixir, which originally lacked spiritual energy.

He used this method to successfully break through the bottleneck of the ninth-grade alchemy technique and refine the ninth-grade precious pill.

The old apothecary beside him slowly shook his head, his tone tinged with helplessness: "Difficult."

The principle behind the Spirit Ascension Method is indeed to incorporate the spiritual energy of heaven and earth into the elixir. However, this method has extremely strict limitations and can only be used on elixirs that are being refined and are not yet fully formed.

The pill being refined is not yet stable, and its spirituality is in a state of flux. Only by drawing in the spirituality of heaven and earth at this time can it perfectly match the pill and achieve the effect of spiritual ascension.

However, once a pill has been formed, its structure and spirituality are already fixed, and it has largely lost its malleability under external forces.

Just like a piece of jade that has already been carved, trying to change its shape and texture is as difficult as ascending to heaven.

He looked at the Ancestor of the Pill Tower with a hint of apology in his eyes: "The method of ascending spirits cannot be used on the Ancestor at all."

I had discussed the feasibility of this method with many alchemists in the Pill Tower long before you went into seclusion.

We tried various methods to improve the method of spirit ascension and apply it to finished pills, but the results were predictable...

No matter how hard we try, we cannot break the inherent constraints of a fully formed elixir. Forcing its use will only cause the elixir to shatter and its spiritual essence to dissipate.

"That's it..."

The hope on Xiao Yan's face vanished instantly, and he couldn't help but sigh.

As the founder of the Ascension Technique, the teacher's understanding of this technique is unparalleled. If even he thinks it's not working, then it truly is not working.

Disappointment also appeared on the faces of Xuan Kongzi and the others, and the glimmer of hope that had just been ignited was extinguished once again.

Is it possible that the Ancestor of the Pill Tower is truly stuck at this level forever, unable to advance any further?
"No, it's not entirely impossible..."

Just as everyone fell silent, Shennong, the old man, suddenly spoke, breaking the silence.

In an instant, everyone's eyes turned to him, filled with eagerness and anticipation.

Xuan Kongzi was so excited that his breathing quickened. He took a step forward, his tone carrying a barely perceptible hint of reproach: "Senior, since you had a way, why didn't you say so sooner! Ancestor, he..."

"It's not that I deliberately didn't say it, but this method is not a good solution; it can even be described as a dead end..."

Shennong the Elder sensed the impatience in Xuan Kongzi's tone, but did not pay it any mind.

He stroked his long beard and slowly said, "All things have a spirit. Even the most wondrous things in the world, if they want to grow stronger, also seek a kind of spirituality."

Among the wonders of the world, strange fire is the most representative.

Different flames are born between heaven and earth, containing the power of destruction and creation. To become stronger, they also need to continuously absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to enhance their own spirituality.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan couldn't help but nod in agreement. Having subdued various different kinds of strange flames, he had a deep understanding of this. The higher a strange flame ranked on the Strange Flame Ranking, the stronger its spirituality and the closer its intelligence was to that of a human.

Just like the Void Devouring Flame, which was captured by the Dragon and Phoenix Son, it not only possesses world-destroying power, but also wisdom and cunning that are no less than those of humans, which is a manifestation of its abundant spirituality.

"And among all beings in this world, none possesses the strongest spirituality than... the human race!"

The old man Shennong's expression became extremely serious: "Humans are the most intelligent and beautiful beings in the world, born with the most complete and purest spirituality!"
This spirituality is unmatched by any other species, and it is something that countless wonders of heaven and earth dream of!
In ancient times, there was a wicked alchemy that used humans as medicine!

Through special formations and methods, they forcibly plunder the spirituality, vitality, and even the soul essence of living people, refine it into the purest spiritual power, and then inject it into elixirs!
This evil technique can rapidly enhance the grade and spirituality of pills, and can even be used on pills that are already formed!

Moreover, its effect is many times more powerful than Yao Chen's method of raising spirits!
Legend has it that in ancient times, an alchemist used this method to forcibly elevate an ordinary eighth-grade pill to the level of a ninth-grade golden pill, its spiritual essence comparable to a rare treasure of heaven and earth!

Upon hearing this, everyone was shocked, and their faces showed disbelief.

Using human beings as medicine? Stealing the spiritual essence of the living? This method is utterly inhumane and appalling!
Xiao Yan was even more astonished, a chill running down his spine: "That... really isn't a good idea."

The old man Shennong glanced at him, nodded, and said, "You're right."

This method is called an evil art because it is too wicked and violates the laws of nature and human ethics.

In ancient times, this evil magic caused great disasters, and countless lives were slaughtered.

Therefore, at the end of ancient times, this evil art was sealed away by several ninth-grade Golden Core alchemists in the alchemy world, and almost disappeared into the long river of history..."

He paused, his brow furrowing slightly, his tone carrying a hint of uncertainty: "As for whether there is anyone in the world who still uses this method... there is indeed one person."

However, what he obtained back then was only an incomplete copy, with many crucial steps and formations missing. Over the years, he may have figured something out...

However, that guy has no chance of helping us, so we shouldn't think too much about this evil magic.

"This method is utterly immoral; it's better not to use it."

The old patriarch of the Pill Tower coughed lightly and changed the subject: "How has the situation on the continent been during my seclusion... How many of those ancient imperial clans have perished?"

"Alas, the situation is not optimistic."

The old man Shennong sighed, a heavy expression on his face. "Some time ago, the son of the dragon and phoenix led a large army and wiped out the spirit race and the stone race."

Now, among the ancient imperial clans, only the Flame Clan and the Soul Clan remain.

While they were preparing for the remnant of the Pure Lotus Demon Flame Diagram, the Dragon-Phoenix Son did not stop.

It can be said that the situation on the mainland is deteriorating!
Then everyone shared their stories of what had happened during this time with the Old Ancestor of the Pill Tower.

"So that's how it is... Gu Yuan isn't dead yet."

The old patriarch of the Pill Tower looked at Xiao Yan and said, "Given your personality, you'll probably go to that coordinate location."

Xiao Yan nodded: "Mm."

"Alright, go ahead... It's always good to have more strength." (End of Chapter)