Refining Ruins Cauldron

Nalan Feixue turned around abruptly and glared coldly at Luo Mei outside the cave.

The latter realized something was wrong and quickly shut up.

But it was all too late.

Gu Qingyun, who had been focused on completing the pill, had a momentary lapse in concentration when he heard the name Wei Qianbo.

It was in this instant that the spiritual liquid, which had been suppressed for so long, suddenly erupted.

With a loud bang, an explosion resounded inside the alchemy furnace!

puff!

The terrifying impact instantly injured Gu Qingyun, who coughed up a mouthful of blood.

It was too late for him to try and salvage the situation.

The out-of-control medicinal power, like a wild horse, crashed against the walls of the alchemy furnace, even lifting the furnace lid.

Without the protection of the bronze cauldron, the aftershocks of the explosion hit Gu Qingyun directly, sending him flying like a cannonball.

boom!

He slammed hard against the stone wall, vomiting blood profusely.

Nalan Feixue's face was grim, but she could only wave her hand in defense, raising a barrier to block the oncoming impact.

The loud noise echoed within the cave. The spiritual liquid was reduced to nothing by the flames, and a burnt smell lingered in the air, making it particularly pungent.

Gu Qingyun struggled to get up, clutching his chest with his hand, blood still dripping from the corner of his mouth, his face as white as paper.

In the end, it still ended in failure.

Just one step away!

The final step!

The Heartbreak Pill is almost ready!

Gu Qingyun stared intently at the alchemy furnace, his eyes filled with resentment.

This batch of pills, from processing the medicinal materials to fusing them in the furnace, and finally forming the pills, almost exhausted all his energy.

Just when he had almost reached the point of alchemy, and the essence of the Heartbreak Pill had already been generated, he failed at the last moment!

This feeling is even worse than being stabbed in the back.

Nalan Feixue's face was chillingly cold, burning with rage.

It's Wei Qianbo again!

It is him again!

For this batch of Heartbreak Elixir, I waited and waited, through countless springs and autumns, when it was already within my grasp!

But it all vanished in an instant!

"Where is Wei Qianbo?!"

Nalan Feixue spoke in a cold voice, her tone as cold as an ice cave, as if it could freeze people to death.

"He...he has broken through his seclusion and is now at the peak of his Golden Core stage, and is heading towards the cave!"

Luo Mei snapped out of her daze and quickly spilled the message she hadn't finished saying.

Even with Nalan Feixue's composure, she could no longer suppress her emotions, and her anger surged.

He chose to leave the pass at this exact moment, neither too early nor too late, and he even came to Tiandu Peak. Anyone with eyes could see what Wei Qianbo was up to!

I've waited so long for the Heartbreak Pill, endured so much inner demon tribulation—was this all destined?!

Screw your life!

Cultivating the Tao is inherently defying the heavens. Even if it is predestined, Nalan Feixue will fight against the heavens!

She took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down.

We can't worry about anything else right now; the most important thing is to protect Gu Qingyun.

Without him, there's no hope of getting the Love-Severing Pill.

But Wei Qianbo came straight here, wasn't he here for Gu Qingyun?

A cultivator at the peak of the Golden Core stage is like a mountain; how could I possibly defeat him?

Luo Mei's face turned pale; she was clearly quite frightened.

"Master, I...it's all my fault...I'm sorry..."

Now she realized that her intrusion had interrupted the alchemy process.

Moreover, this batch of pills is extremely important!

Nalan Feixue did not reply, but quickly made a hand seal. At present, the only one who could suppress Wei Qianbo was Qing Gu Zhenren.

As the sect leader's personal disciple, how could Master Qing Gu possibly stand by and watch Gu Qingyun die?

However, the message disappeared without a trace.

No matter how many times they tried, there was no response from Master Qinggu.

"Could it be that Wei Qianbo did something?!"

Upon considering this possibility, Nalan Feixue's expression turned completely somber.

At this moment, it felt like being in a desperate situation.

"Peak Master, let's do it one more time..."

Gu Qingyun struggled to get up, her voice extremely weak, even trembling slightly.

But the firmness in his tone was unprecedented.

Looking back, his slightly childish face was full of determination and resolve.

After taking the healing pill and the rejuvenating pill, Gu Qingyun staggered to the bronze cauldron and took out the second brocade box.

"What time is it? Why are you still refining pills?"

Luo Mei said anxiously, "Wei Qianbo is about to arrive. If we don't deal with him now, what's the difference between us and waiting to die?"

"We must refine it, otherwise what will happen to the Peak Master's inner demon tribulation?"

"At this critical moment, only by helping Peak Master Nalan overcome his inner demons can we have a glimmer of hope!"

Gu Qingyun's gaze was firm.

It's too late for normal alchemy now.

Although the previous attempt failed, it allowed him to truly grasp the essence of the Heartbreak Pill.

If I were to do it again, I might not need to fumble around like before.

He wants to gamble.

I'm betting that the line I just saw was correct!

The gambler's fire and the Dao Foundation Spirit Wood can help him one more time!

Looking at the young man before her, Nalan Feixue's lips twitched slightly, a thousand words reaching her lips, but she swallowed them all back.

I can't bring myself to say it, not even a single word.

He was already in grave danger, yet he still risked his life to refine pills. Why was he so foolish?

"Peak Master, this time I will do my utmost. The Heart-Severing Pill will surely succeed!"

Gu Qingyun looked at Nalan Feixue, giving her a reassuring look, and forced a smile onto her pale face.

Seeing this, Nalan Feixue's icy face finally melted, revealing a smile, like a fairy descending to earth.

"Alright! You focus on refining the pills, leave the rest to me!"

……

The main peak of Tiandu Peak.

The mountains and clouds intertwine, stretching for thousands of miles, the clouds moving with the wind, ever-changing and ethereal.

Nalan Feixue stood among the trees, her robes fluttering in the wind, exuding an ethereal aura.

She made no unnecessary movements, standing with her sword in hand, her gaze fixed on the approaching aura in the distance.

The array formation on Tiandu Peak quietly lit up, with faint light patterns spreading from the rocks and vegetation, like an invisible net protecting the entire main peak.

Even though her cultivation has declined and she is plagued by inner demons, she is still the master of Tiandu Peak.

If you want to mess with Gu Qingyun on her turf, you'll have to ask the sword in her hand first!

"Nalan Feixue, it's been two years since we last met. I imagine you're doing well."

Wei Qianbo strode forward, his feet resting on nothing, and appeared directly in front of Nalan Feixue.

Compared to two years ago, Wei Qianbo now seems to be a few years younger, his aura is more ethereal and his strength is unfathomable!

The Golden Core stage at its peak is terrifyingly powerful; it's only a hair's breadth away from the Nascent Soul stage!

"Wei Qianbo, what brings you to Tiandu Peak?"

What do you think?

Wei Qianbo did not reply directly, but looked at Nalan Feixue with a half-smile.

He paused for a moment before speaking again.

"Hand over Gu Qingyun, and we'll call it even."

Strength is the power to speak.

Even Nalan Feixue felt considerable pressure from the fact that the Golden Core stage was at its peak.

"Don't forget, Gu Qingyun is now the sect leader's personal disciple. He's been imprisoned for so long, haven't you realized your mistake yet?!"

Nalan Feixue questioned sharply.

Unfortunately, Wei Qianbo didn't buy it at all; instead of getting angry, he laughed.

"Guess where Master Qinggu is now?"

"If I hadn't sent him away, do you think I would be foolish enough to openly seek revenge?"

"Don't worry, Master Qinggu has gone out to seek an opportunity to break free from his life-threatening fate, and he won't be back for a while!"

Upon hearing this, Nalan Feixue suddenly realized what was happening, and her expression changed again.

That despicable scoundrel actually spread false information and sent the sect leader away!

"Do you really think that old bastard Qing Gu values ​​that beast that much?"

"If it weren't for his great fortune, how could a useless person with mixed spiritual roots even catch his eye!"

"Today I'll see what kind of opportunity will allow a good-for-nothing to rise to prominence!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Wei Qianbo made his move instantly. His aura as a Golden Core cultivator at its peak was overwhelming, suppressing an area of ​​a thousand meters in radius, so much so that even the trees could not lift their heads!

Nalan Feixue's expression changed drastically, and she quickly took action to defend herself.

The formation of Tiandu Peak trembled, and sword light and formation patterns lit up simultaneously, forcefully blocking the overwhelming pressure.

Even so, she was still forced to take a half step back.

If he were at his peak, he might have been able to put up a fight with Wei Qianbo.

But now that he is plagued by inner demons, his cultivation level is far from what it used to be, so how could he possibly deal with Wei Qianbo?

"Nalan Feixue, I'm giving you one last chance..."

Wei Qianbo said coldly, his expression revealing murderous intent.

"Get out, or die!"

Clearly, he had lost his last shred of patience.

"Wei Qianbo, do you know what Gu Qingyun means to the entire sect?!"

"He is exceptionally talented. In just two years of practicing alchemy, he has already become a third-grade alchemist. Given time, it's not impossible for him to reach the fifth grade!"

"Such a prodigy! Even a future ninth-grade alchemist could give it a shot!"

"Killing him will cause the Longevity Sect to miss a once-in-a-millennium opportunity to rise to power!"

However, even though Nalan Feixue argued her case, Wei Qianbo turned a deaf ear.

"If you won't allow it, then die!"