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Chapter 90 Semi-Artificial Inner Alchemy Experiment (Part 2)

Let's return to the topic of artificial elixirs.

The key to the ability of beast cores to condense soul rings lies in the fact that they inherently contain attribute energy identical to that of soul rings. The biggest challenge Wang Zhao needs to address in creating artificial cores with the same effect as beast cores is the energy problem.

How can one make elixirs refined from rare herbs possess the effects of an inner elixir?

The first thing Wang Zhao thought of was using immortal herbs to refine pills. Otherwise, ordinary medicines would not be able to accumulate the energy needed to condense a soul ring. Not to mention Wang Zhao's initial goal of a ten-thousand-year soul ring, even a thousand-year one would be difficult.

But could the immortal herb really satisfy all of Wang Zhao's needs?

Not necessarily.

Having confirmed this in his heart, Wang Zhao quickly understood the initial goal of creating an artificial inner elixir—

Semi-man-made.

This means creating a semi-artificial inner core by having a soul beast voluntarily sacrifice itself, or by forcibly absorbing the energy and even the essence of a soul beast in a half-dead state.

Compared to directly consuming the energy of immortal herbs to create a complete artificial inner core, this semi-artificial inner core is undoubtedly more cost-effective because it can be mass-produced.

The creation of this inner core has many advantages over directly absorbing a spirit ring. It is equivalent to being able to retain an unclaimed spirit ring for a long time, so that spirit masters do not have to break through in the dangerous territory of spirit beasts. Instead, they can wait to return home and safely condense a spirit ring, which greatly improves the survival rate of spirit masters when hunting for spirit rings. This is just the small part. On a larger scale, it can also be used for trading, which will lead to the creation of an industry chain and so on.

As for its influence, it goes without saying that it can directly cause drastic changes in the human and soul beast landscape of the Douluo world.

With these three rare semi-finished pills, it might be possible to create a finished artificial inner core that could condense a thousand-year or hundred-year soul ring. However, since things are rare, this would be a waste.

Therefore, it is impossible to achieve the technology of artificial inner elixir in the short term.

Furthermore, Wang Zhao had one more requirement regarding the semi-artificial inner elixir he would consume in the future, which was—

Assimilation of light.

As the name suggests, it assimilates the energy that is fused into the elixir into the light attribute.

For example, he hunts a half-dead golden baboon and incorporates the baboon's energy essence into a pill. The metallic energy within the pill is then forcibly assimilated into light attribute, manifesting metallic characteristics in the form of light attribute, such as "sharpness" and "metallic light".

However, normal semi-artificial inner cores are one thing, but this kind of thing, which can be described as "seizing the creation of heaven and earth" and "reversing yin and yang", is destined to be impossible to mass-produce. It is certain that it requires the assistance of immortal herbs or top-grade rare treasures close to the level of immortal herbs in its refining.

In other words, Wang Zhao was determined to obtain that Yin-Yang Eye of Ice and Fire!

Of course, with the immense power of the Spirit Hall, the support of the incredibly capable Sister Dong'er, and the personal collections of Chrysanthemum Douluo and the Broken Clan, although they couldn't obtain the legendary immortal herbs, acquiring some rare and even top-grade rare treasures wouldn't be difficult.

Not only Yang Wudi, but even Chrysanthemum Douluo, who usually cherishes flowers and plants, didn't feel the slightest bit of heartache. After all, what they were researching was a truly groundbreaking and epoch-making experiment that could leave a lasting mark on history and be recorded in their own family genealogy.

So it's no wonder that Yang Wudi was so uneasy when Wang Zhao picked up a half-finished pill and was about to "get his hands dirty".

Even with the assistance of top-quality rare treasures and the combined efforts of the three, they could only produce three semi-finished products at the moment, still quite a distance from the finished product.

Therefore, the ice and fire refining that Wang Zhao is currently undergoing is the result of his absorption of the Yanghua Dragon Sparrow inner core today, the complete digestion of the Yinhua Dragon Sparrow inner core energy in his body, and the complementary effects of ice and fire light. He has gained a deeper understanding of the absorption and light assimilation characteristics of the inner core he created, which is why he came here to conduct the experiment without stopping.

"Don't just stand there! Old Yang, come lend a hand! Old Yue, get the bottle..."

"Hmph, I thought you were planning to handle it yourself."

"Hurry up!"

……

Soon, nearly two incense sticks' worth of time had passed.

The "Three Musketeers of Alchemy" slowly stopped what they were doing. The alchemy furnace opened by itself, and a pill with faint blue and red patterns flew out.

At this moment, Yang Wudi cast several soul power imprints onto the pill, and the blue and red patterns on the pill disappeared, turning it pure white again.

This time, Wang Zhao successfully expanded the pill's inclusiveness and light energy conversion through the energy of ice and fire, but it is still a bit short of being a true semi-artificial inner core.

After he placed the inner core back into the experimental table, he suddenly said to the two of them:

"I'm getting ready to leave."

"oh."

Yang Wudi assumed that Wang Zhao simply wanted to leave the secret room, so he nodded without saying anything more.

Yue Guan, however, seemed to have some suspicions and said:

Where are you going?

"Go out for a walk, leave Wuhun City."

Wang Zhao's gaze was leisurely.

"ah?!"

Upon hearing this, the two were somewhat surprised, but not too surprised.

After all, Wang Zhao had told them long ago that he would travel across the mainland one day, and they had anticipated this, but they did not expect Wang Zhao to leave so soon.

However, with his current soul power of level 46 and his true combat strength that cannot be assessed by soul power, he is more than capable of traveling the continent.

but……

For some reason, Yue Guan and Yang Wudi felt that Wang Zhao's trip would not be peaceful and might cause considerable turmoil on the mainland.

"Then take these with you."

Immediately afterwards, Yang Wudi took out several small square boxes and handed them to Wang Zhao.

"What is this?"

Wang Zhao took it curiously.

"The poison pill, and the corresponding antidote, are to save your life."

Yang Wudi said succinctly.

"Poison pills?"

In an instant, Wang Zhao's gaze became somewhat strange.

"Is it the kind of poison pill I mentioned to you before?"

"Um."

"Not bad, Lao Yang, you actually managed to figure it out for you, and you even did it secretly by yourself."

"Hmph~"

Upon seeing this, Yue Guan was stunned for a moment, and suddenly missed his "Old Ghost".

Because Ghost Douluo is an agility-type Soul Master, he is quick in action, so he has many missions to take. Unless it is something major, Yue Guan will not act with him. They usually just meet up in Wuhun City.

Of course, Yang Wudi and Wang Zhao might also be involved.

After all, he's a rare kindred spirit...

"When exactly do you plan to leave?"

At this moment, Yue Guan spoke up and asked.

"Hmm... let's wait a few more days."

Wang Zhao paused.

He still needed to finish up some things in Wuhun City, then he had to say goodbye to a few acquaintances, and...

(End of this chapter)