Journey to the West: Starting with the True Lord of the Pure Land

Inside the quiet room, the lamplight was dim.

Chen Jiao had been studying the scroll, "The Mysterious Scripture of the Rejuvenating Elixir Fire Pivot" by Immortal Master Han, for a long time.

The Golden Core realm is already stable, and the Tribulation Qi of the Core Fire is eager to move within the Purple Mansion. Breaking through to the Nascent Soul realm is only a matter of time.

Once he made up his mind, he was ready to start refining elixirs.

This [Dragon Tiger Separation Pill] is neither a potent medicine to enhance cultivation nor a holy product to heal injuries and save lives.

Its wonder lies in harmonizing the dragon and tiger, and preserving the original essence. It is most suitable for consolidating the foundation and purifying the nascent soul when it first forms.

Although the main and auxiliary medicinal materials needed for refining are rare, it is not difficult for him to gather them all given his current status and wealth.

The difficulty lies in controlling the heat and blending the medicinal properties. If you are not careful, the medicinal properties will clash and all your efforts will be wasted.

Chen Jiao's mind stirred slightly, and he took out the exquisite little cauldron that had transformed into a small inch tall from his sleeve, holding it in his palm.

The small tripod is simple and quiet, with a faint blue light flowing slowly between its patterns. It is warm to the touch, and because it has recognized its owner, it subtly resonates with his aura.

This Xun Ding is a divine artifact used by Emperor Yu to govern the state. It carries the fortune of humanity and harmonizes the earth's veins and feng shui. How can it be compared to an ordinary alchemy furnace?

Moreover, the Xun Ding is a treasure of the virtue of wind, which is subtle and harmonizes the eight winds, perfectly matching the essence of "the balance of civil and military, and the proper rise and fall" required for alchemy.

Using this cauldron to refine elixirs may allow for a more precise grasp of the fusion and transformation of the medicinal power within the elixir, resulting in the creation of the "Dragon and Tiger Separation Elixir," a product of far superior quality.

Once the thought arises, it's hard to stop.

After gazing at the small cauldron for a moment, the doubt in Chen Jiao's heart gradually disappeared, turning into a clear mind.

"The cauldron represents stability and harmony. Harmonizing the cauldron is its fundamental purpose."

Using this cauldron to refine elixirs is making the best use of it, so how can it be considered to be covered in dust?

Emperor Yu's virtuous rule has benefited all people; he surely will not blame me for using this cauldron to harmonize, nourish, and aid the path of enlightenment.

Chen Jiao prayed silently in his quiet room.

"This junior's actions are not intended as blasphemy, but rather to emulate the ancient sages' intention to harmonize the cauldrons and refine oneself in order to seek the Great Dao."

If there has been any offense, I hope Your Majesty will not take offense.

After the prayer was finished, Chen Jiao's expression turned solemn.

With a thought, the Xun Ding in his palm began to spin rapidly, and then flew out of his hand.

It slowly expanded in mid-air in the quiet room until it transformed into an ancient cauldron with a diameter of three feet, two handles, and three legs, before gently landing on the ground.

The cauldron shimmered with a subtle light, blending seamlessly with the atmosphere of the quiet room without appearing out of place.

With a flick of his sleeve, Chen Jiao sent out a stream of prepared spiritual materials, which floated in the air above the quiet room, filling the room with the fragrance of herbs and spiritual energy.

He made hand seals, his mind stirred slightly, and according to the descriptions in the alchemical texts and his own understanding of the timing of the fire, a wisp of Nanming fire floated out and fell to the bottom of the cauldron.

Although it was the first time he had personally opened the furnace to refine pills, Chen Jiao's heart remained calm and undisturbed.

This being is a true immortal with profound and far-reaching understanding of the Great Dao and cultivation.

I may not have deliberately studied the various skills of alchemy, weapon crafting, and talisman making, but the principles are the same.

Furthermore, guided by the profound meaning of the "Mysterious Scripture of the Fire Pivot of the Elixir Explained by Immortal Master Han," his understanding of the control of the fire pivot and the principles of the elixir were far beyond that of ordinary people.

He casually placed various spiritual materials into the cauldron in sequence, and faint sounds of dragons roaring and tigers howling emanated from within.

The cauldron trembled slightly, and an invisible, gentle breeze entered its interior, moving freely between the gaps where the dragon and tiger energies collided.

The auxiliary medicines were added one after another, and under the influence of the Xun wind and the tempering of the true fire, they were quickly transformed into a pure medicinal liquid, which combined with the dragon and tiger energies.

Throughout the entire process, Chen Jiao's control over the heat was exquisite, switching between gentle and forceful techniques with orderly rises and falls, all guided by his mind without the slightest disorder.

The medicinal power inside the cauldron surged, and a strange fragrance of elixir began to waft out from the cracks in the lid, accompanied by faint sounds of dragon roars and tiger howls.

In his hands, the Xun Ding was no longer merely a ritual object to suppress destiny, but a supreme alchemical furnace to harmonize yin and yang and refine essence.

The wind fuels the fire, the fire gains strength from the wind, and the tripod harmonizes the elements; the three complement each other perfectly.

Within the quiet room, the fragrance of elixirs gradually intensified, transforming from a rich aroma into an indescribable ethereal quality. (Chapter 298: Refining the Spirit Elixir in the Xun Cauldron, Jiang Xiao Enters the Nascent Soul Stage with a Surprise - Click to unlock now.) It seemed to be there, yet it permeated the very soul.

The mountain, wind, and thunder patterns on the body of the Xun Ding have completely disappeared, returning it to its ancient simplicity.

Only the faint glow of rosy light seeping through the gaps in the lid of the cauldron indicated that something extraordinary had been created inside.

With a slight thought, Chen Jiao silently opened the lid of the cauldron.

In an instant, three streams of crimson-gold elixir energy, with illusory dragon and tiger figures swirling around them, shot into the sky.

It was gently enveloped by the prepared quiet room's restrictions and the gentle breeze emanating from the Xun Ding, and slowly sank.

Three precious pills, each the size of a longan and with subtle dragon and tiger patterns on their surface, floated silently in the air.

Deep within the body, it seems that the true essence of the fire and the spiritual charm of the wind intertwine and circulate endlessly.

The Dragon-Tiger Separation Elixir is complete.

Chen Jiao rolled up his sleeve and put the three still-warm pills into a warm jade pill bottle that he had prepared beforehand.

The pills were made into three pills, each perfectly formed, with potent medicinal properties and no impurities.

With a divine object like the Xun Ding, coupled with his thorough grasp of the principles of fire control and elixir refining, it was only natural that he achieved such success on his first attempt at alchemy.

The moment the elixir was formed, the mind and spirit resonated with heaven and earth. Under the guidance of the energy, the golden elixir in the Purple Mansion was eager to try its power, and the long-hidden elixir fire and tribulation energy could no longer be suppressed.

He put a [Dragon Tiger Separation Pill] into his mouth.

The pill melted instantly upon entering the mouth, and a gentle yet powerful warm current swept through the body and rushed straight to the dantian.

In the warm current, the meaning of dragon's roar and tiger's howl intertwined with the true meaning of fire and wind, quickly merging into his magic power and soul, which had already reached the ultimate state of the Golden Core and were perfectly harmonious and unimpeded.

The Dao Foundation, which had already reached its critical point, was nourished by this great medicine, and it was like water overflowing from a full container, no longer able to restrain the pulsating spiritual energy of the Dao Embryo.

"boom!"

A brilliant crimson light emanated from the ancestral aperture between his eyebrows, which then transformed into a blazing fire that enveloped his entire being from the inside out!

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Meanwhile, in the Yangshi region, deep within the Black Pine Forest of Xiniuhezhou.

Outside the gate of Sangengzhan, two short figures were squatting under the roots of an old tree, sighing and complaining.

It was the eccentric monster and the shrew who had been waiting here for many days on the orders of the Cold Crow Corpse Lord.

"How much time has passed? Why hasn't that Immortal Jiangxiao come out yet?"

The skin-puller tugged at his loose skin and said weakly.

The freak's body, covered in fleshy growths, trembled with his movements. His face was full of sorrow as he sighed:

"How would I know! If I fail to complete the task assigned by the King..."

He shivered and didn't dare to continue.

"But it's been over a month!"

The troublemaker, with a long face, said, "The King is still waiting for news! He's urged us three times already!"

He said that if we interfered with his cultivation, he would throw the two of us brothers into the pool of rotting bones and soak us for three years…”

Upon hearing the words "Boat of Corruption," the freak couldn't help but shudder again.

He forced himself to remain calm: "Wait a little longer! Wait a little longer! That True Man's fire technique is so powerful, and he seems to have some connections. Maybe he really knows alchemy!"

If we can persuade him to refine the elixir for the King, we'll have accomplished a great feat! It's much better than going back empty-handed or randomly asking for someone useless!

Even so, he was still quite uncertain.

The way Master Jiangxiao slew the three demons with his sword that day was truly remarkable.

However, alchemy and magical combat are ultimately different; profound mastery of fire magic does not necessarily equate to skill in controlling fire for alchemy.

Besides, why would anyone help these two nobodys refine pills for the Corpse Lord?

The two demons looked at each other speechlessly, and could only continue to squat behind the withered tree, staring longingly at the door of the midnight lamp, their hearts filled with unease.

They only hoped that the True Man Jiangxiao would appear soon, but they also feared that what awaited them would be nothing, or even the King's thunderous wrath.

The eerie wind howled through the woods, adding to the desolation.