Mortal: I became invincible after becoming sworn brothers with Han Li.

Chapter 182 Speculation on Alchemy

Recalling what the Core Formation cultivator Han Chi had said to him, Li Yunfan seemed to have grasped something important!

"Could it be that this so-called Profound Tempering True Flame requires the combination of the most Yin fire and the most Yang fire?" Li Yunfan murmured in surprise.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but think of the "Spirit-Devouring Firebird" that Han Li would cultivate in the future, which was the famous "Flame of Essence" in the Immortal Realm!

"This Golden Jade Book originated from the Hundred-Forging Mountain in the Immortal Realm, so there's absolutely no way I could be mistaken—which means these two flames are not the same!"

"Han Li's Essence Flame was formed by the fusion of the Taiyin True Flame and the Taiyang Essence Flame, plus the absorption of the power of various flames."

"And this Profound Tempering True Flame" actually involves the convergence of Yin and Yang, so even if it's not a "Flame of Essence," it must be inextricably linked to it—"

Li Yunfan pondered this for a long time before looking inward at his dantian again. Upon seeing the white "Netherfrost Profound Fire" within, a bold idea came to his mind!

He raised his hand to release the Netherworld Cold Flame, and then opened his mouth to spit out a thin, thread-like red flame.

With a solemn expression, he gently touched the pill fire, and the red pill fire slowly approached the Netherfrost Profound Fire.

Through the connection between their minds, the Netherfrost Profound Fire did not provoke any resistance to the Pill Fire, nor did it emit any fluctuations indicating an attempt to devour it.

Seeing this, Li Yunfan pondered for a moment before directly controlling the red pill fire to rush into the Netherfrost Profound Fire.

This time, however, a peculiar fluctuation suddenly arose in his mind, a mixture of excitement and fear.

After sensing it for a moment, Ning Xin raised his hand again and pointed, and the wisp of red pill fire in the Netherfrost Profound Fire immediately flew out.

Li Yunfan opened his mouth and pulled it back into his body, then also returned the Netherfrost Profound Fire to his dantian.

After pondering for a moment, he took out the Golden Jade Book again and began to study it once more.

On this day, outside Li Yunfan's cave, Wei Yiming, dressed in a blue robe, stood respectfully on the platform waiting.

Before long, Li Yunfan came out of the cave.

"Disciple greets Martial Uncle!" Wei Yiming bowed respectfully.

"Have you collected all the medicinal herbs in the jade slip?" Li Yunfan hummed in affirmation before asking.

"Reporting to Martial Uncle, all the spiritual herbs have been collected and are in the storage bag. Please check them!"

Wei Yiming replied respectfully, while taking off a storage bag from his waist and presenting it with both hands.

Li Yunfan raised his hand and gently beckoned, and the storage bag flew into his hand.

He scanned it with his divine sense and a satisfied smile appeared on his face.

"Indeed, these are all the things I need! How many spirit stones did the sect spend on this?"

"Reporting to Martial Uncle, Martial Uncle Feng gave instructions after hearing that these spiritual herbs were what you needed. Martial Uncle made great contributions to the sect in the past, so this is a compensation for you!" Wei Yiming said respectfully.

"Senior Brother Feng?" Upon hearing this, Li Yunfan immediately pictured an old man with a flowing white beard.

As his thoughts raced, he understood the meaning behind the other party's actions, so he did not refuse, but instead smiled and said to Wei Yiming.

"Alright, since it's Senior Brother Feng's arrangement, then I'll accept it!"

Upon hearing this, Wei Yiming smiled slightly, then bowed and took his leave, departing from Fire Cloud Peak on his magical artifact.

After returning to his cultivation room, Li Yunfan sorted through the spiritual herbs he had just acquired, made a copy of the Soul Condensation Pill formula, and then began to study the Golden Jade Book once again.

Several months later, Li Yunfan left the cave and transformed into a streak of red light, flying towards the main peak.

Inside a pavilion halfway up the mountain, Elder Feng was looking at Li Yunfan, who was sitting opposite him, with a smile on his face.

"Junior Brother, you're too kind. You brought great glory to the Falling Cloud Sect at the Sword Trial Tournament, and now that you're a Core Formation Elder, it's only right that the sect spends some spirit stones on you!"

He paused for a moment after speaking, and then asked again.

"Junior brother, you didn't come here just to express your gratitude, did you?"

"Senior brother, you are wise. Actually, I would like to ask you, Senior Brother Xin and Senior Brother Yu from Tianquan Peak, whose alchemy skills are better?" Li Yunfan said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Elder Feng immediately thought of Li Yunfan's previous collection of spiritual herbs and asked with some curiosity.

"Junior brother, were you collecting spiritual herbs all this time just for alchemy?"

Li Yunfan smiled and nodded.

"When it comes to alchemy, Junior Brother Xin's skills are naturally superior. Our sect's Spirit-Stabilizing Pill was refined by Junior Brother Xin. However, if we're talking about a master alchemist in the sect, then naturally only Uncle-Master Cheng is the one!" Elder Feng chuckled as he explained to Li Yunfan.

Upon hearing this, Li Yunfan immediately asked, "I wonder if Senior Uncle Cheng is currently in his cave?"

As an elder in charge of the Luoyun Sect, the other party was naturally more aware of the movements of the two Nascent Soul cultivators within the sect.

As a newly appointed elder, it was not appropriate for him to disturb the other party rashly. Moreover, he wanted to ask the other party to help him refine pills, so he naturally needed to ask clearly first.

When Elder Feng heard Li Yunfan ask about Master Cheng, he guessed what Li Yunfan was thinking and kindly reminded him.

"Senior Uncle Cheng is indeed in the cave, but what kind of pill does Junior Brother wish to refine? If it's a pill to enhance cultivation, Junior Brother might as well go to Tianquan Peak and try it with Junior Brother Xin—"

Li Yunfan naturally understood the meaning behind the other party's words, so he smiled and explained.

"Thank you for the reminder, Senior Brother Feng. However, the pill that I refined is a pill recorded in an ancient pill formula. The main ingredient in it is almost extinct. I only obtained two by chance, so I dare not waste them easily."

After saying that, he flipped his hand and took out a jade slip, handing it over.

Elder Feng's face flashed with surprise, and then he took the jade slip and began to examine it.

"Soul-Gathering Pill — Soul-Gathering Grass —"

After reading the prescription and the required medicinal herbs, a look of shock appeared on his face.

Although he was not an alchemist, he knew how valuable pills that could repair damaged souls were!

Elder Feng withdrew his divine sense from the jade slip and let out a long breath, slowly saying, "Junior Brother is truly fortunate to have obtained such a precious ancient pill formula and spiritual medicine!"

Li Yunfan smiled slightly and did not offer any further explanation.

"Junior Brother, it seems only Senior Uncle Cheng can refine this pill. In that case, I'll accompany you!"

After Elder Feng finished speaking, he stood up directly from his chair.

Upon hearing this, Li Yunfan was overjoyed. It would be best if the other party was willing to go with him.

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Senior Brother!" Li Yunfan said with a smile, cupping his hands in thanks.

Elder Feng waved his hand, and then the two of them transformed into two streaks of light, one green and one red, and flew out of the pavilion.

On the cave platform thousands of feet high on the main peak, Elder Feng and Li Yunfan stood respectfully in front of Cheng Tiankun.

Meanwhile, Cheng Tiankun, with his full head of silver hair, was examining the pill formula inside a jade slip.

"Junior Nephew Li is truly blessed to have obtained such a precious ancient pill formula!" Cheng Tiankun withdrew his divine sense and looked at Li Yunfan with a strange expression.

"Senior Uncle, you flatter me. I obtained this pill formula by sheer chance. I thought I would never be able to refine it in my lifetime, but during a trip, I unexpectedly discovered two Soul-Gathering Grasses. My soul has also suffered some damage due to carelessness in cultivation, so I wish to ask Senior Uncle for your help in refining this pill!"

Li Yunfan cupped his hands in a respectful gesture and explained.

"You are honest, but given that your soul has been damaged, the fact that you have been able to cultivate safely until now is truly a blessing." A glint flashed in Cheng Tiankun's eyes, and then he said with a smile.

Li Yunfan was shocked upon hearing this, as he had no idea that damage to the soul could affect cultivation.

Moreover, judging from what the other party said, it seemed that there was a life-threatening situation involved!

Just as his mind began to wander, Cheng Tiankun spoke again with a smile.

"I can refine this pill for you, but I'm quite interested in the formula. I wonder if you, my nephew, would be so kind as to part with it and give it to me?"

Li Yunfan already had this idea in mind, and upon hearing this, he immediately cupped his hands in greeting to indicate that there was no problem.

"Hehe, since that's the case, then you two may come in!"

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