A week slowly passed within the city until Almin finally managed to create the first batch of the Nine Heavens Pill. The whale received the news and examined them carefully.
There were only two rings in each of the four pills he made. The level would be considered below average among the alchemists of this very planet; but the difficulty level of this pill was something that even Almin’s master would have difficulty making just one of them.
Alm and Bruno felt the nine elements of the Nine Star Tree. The level of these elements was initially low, but coming from the same source, they had a subtle connection, which made Almin’s difficult work easier.
He explained that he managed to understand the weak points, and in the next time, their level would increase. He had no one to teach him and only used the knowledge of the Dao of the Alchemy God; even Alm and Bruno had some difficulties at the beginning in forging, for the same reason.
They wasted no time and opened the portal. Rehvka and Almin entered excitedly, then the whale removed the mechanism that controlled the place and began to put some of the Essentia Crystals they had stored.
The skies of that place began to spin and light up in vibrant colors. The whale looked up excitedly; it was as if by receiving energy, this lunar formation opened a faucet for the entry of more Qi from the Divine World. There was a spatial connection with the divine world and it sucked everything in; it would remain open for the equivalent time of the energy given. The Qi that entered during this time would be trapped in the closed environment for cultivators to absorb, then it would return to normal.
Unlike the channel they could manipulate with just their soul; this mechanical one required the three powers of life contained in the crystals, in equal amounts. Alm and Bruno could manipulate and repeat this without the crystals, but the vital energy was too valuable to burn like this. But... this still seemed like a perfect opportunity for them.
The whale removed all four Nine Heavens Pills. There were infinite different types of pills, some to be ingested, others to attack, etc. These pills were a type of formation connected by their natural ingredients. It was an extremely meticulous and complex work to make them. With their tattoos fully lit up, they poured Qi into the pills and they lit up, burning with their effect; they were made to be used in this way.
Suddenly, a thunderous sound echoed above. Alm and Rehvka immediately felt their bodies vibrate and their muscles grow heavy. Wide smiles appeared on their faces; all the work was worth it; they felt as if they had been plunged into the depths of the sea. There was so much Qi around them that it became harder to move and breathe.
The four pills pulsed incessantly. They attracted more and more Qi from the divine world uncontrollably. These pills had a peculiar effect that even the powerful families would find valuable; but there shouldn’t be such a high and extreme altitude, and no one could replicate what was happening there.
The Yin and Yang tattoos were being pushed to the limit to manipulate and enhance everything. The two mastered the elements of the pill and amplified their capabilities; the level of efficiency multiplied several times creating this result. Even Alm and Bruno felt shaken by how good it was. If someone from the families saw this event, even a war between the four would happen for the dispute of this treasure.
Unfortunately, it took only ten minutes for the pills to lose their energy and everything to end. Alm and Bruno sealed the world, and felt all that dense Qi around them like a gentle mist.
"Rehvka, you need it the most. Absorb everything until you level up." The whale spoke calmly, and she nodded without questioning.
The whale touched her head and his tattoos worked like a black hole swallowing everything around and pouring it perfectly into her. They aided her throughout the process, leaving everything perfect.
Alm watched everything empty out in seconds... the whale only withdrew his hand when half of everything was gone. Then a snap sounded from her body, finally she reached the first level of the Spirit Fusion Realm. Now all her Qi would stay stable within her body, making its use easier.
Rehvka and Ruri currently had an extreme deficiency in vital energy. Almin had this problem too, but it was nothing compared to theirs currently. The whale used the celestial power of the heavens to rebuild Ruri’s body; her body was so perfect that not even the families could notice it in the short term. As she was receiving resources from the family, she would surpass levels and realms and gain more vital energy; soon this problem would not affect her.
Rehvka was a little better off than Ruri, but her cultivation was very high and difficult to raise. The whale calculated that if she didn’t advance three levels in six months, her body would start to wither, affecting her power rapidly. That’s why she was the priority in using what they would gain; this time it was only half, but the quantity would multiply, and they would need much more.
The whale turned to Almin, and he nodded, sitting down. Because of the array, Almin received a good amount of Qi coming from Rehvka. Soon, he was left with only 5% of the remaining Qi and broke through a level. Now he was at the third level of the Body Destruction Realm.
All his Qi began to leak, and his reconstruction would happen again. He was already prepared with numerous pills. The whale enclosed him in a construction of earth covering him, so it was finally his turn.
They took all the remaining 45%. Thanks to what came from Rehvka through the array, and them also taking everything that already existed in that world before, it was by a very small margin that they didn’t succeed, but in the end, they broke through a level. Now they were at the second level of the Elemental Condensation Realm.
Within the world of the four families, the formation separated them perfectly as if they were really very distant. Alm and Bruno couldn’t even sense Corin, Ruri, and Runula through the array; hence, they wouldn’t receive any Qi and wouldn’t affect their cultivation.
In six hours, Almin finished rebuilding himself; the pills made with the Yang herbs they harvested in the secret continent helped a lot. His body now emitted a natural warmth and became much more compatible with the laws of fire. This would help him both in controlling the flame to make pills and in battles.
So, they returned to the city, all three extremely excited to return to that dangerous place. The benefits were extreme, with just a dozen beasts and four pills. The next time would be much more.
Thea and Almin focused on preparing themselves; in a few days, they would depart. The whale went to the castle; when they entered the central room, the whale’s eyes moved naturally, searching for something... the next second, they found themselves searching for a person who was no longer close. That day marked six months since Ruri left; the two sighed, now it was as if she was part of them, and they deeply missed her without realizing.
***
The next day, as if Ruri had received their call, a portal appeared above the city, with Corin and Ruri returning to visit them. Loeus had said that the whale was in the city, and the two demanded a day of rest.
The whale opened its eyes in the castle, feeling their arrivals through the array. But it didn’t even need to move. With the shadow step, Ruri ran at full speed and entered the castle without caring about anything else.
Upon entering the room and seeing him, she jumped into his arms without saying a word. The two stood there, embraced, feeling each other’s breath and warmth for several minutes. Ruri seemed to want to merge with them, and her body trembled slightly. Until their eyes moved and met, and then they both moved in sync closer to each other.
They were immersed in each other for quite some time. Until the whale let go, and she reluctantly accepted; they could only stay for a single day.
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Alm and Bruno analyzed her calmly; the family didn’t disappoint them. She quickly ascended several levels much faster than they did. Ruri was now at the fifth level of the Body Destruction Realm; Corin should be at the same level.
Ruri was very close, and the whale gently touched her, sensing something strange. Ruri’s skin and body all felt very soft, as if she didn’t have bones. She reconstructed herself using the families’ resources and seemed to have made some strange changes with it.
Before the whale could say anything, a mystical rune on Ruri’s forehead glowed. Soon, a white larva with an elongated cylindrical body emerged on her shoulder. It was a meter long, with small hairs scattered across its body. Its head stood out, relatively large compared to the rest of its body.
The whale thought it would take years... but with the family’s resources, Coltia hatched from the egg, in her new body, very quickly. Then she spoke dryly. "I told her that this would affect her physical power. But she was already heading down this path; I just gave her a body-changing technique made for insects. This makes our body extremely resistant to physical impacts, but we lose other things in return."
Ruri looked at Coltia with a bit of anger. "You didn’t need to say it, it was my decision. I’m not a defensive fighter, and master will protect me. With this, I’ll gain other unique properties..."
"I know, I know... you’re thinking of peculiar uses for it," Coltia cut in. "Well, I just warned him not to think that I wanted to harm you." Coltia left the last words and immediately returned to the world afterward.
Ruri glanced at the whale, slightly averting her gaze. The two narrowed their eyes, and Bruno spoke mentally. ’What’s this girl thinking? ...must be nonsense, with dubious inclinations as always.’
Well, the two ignored it and enjoyed their time together. Ruri told everything, or almost everything she experienced during this period. She explained that she had already started assembling a group. There were those weaker ones in the family; that was always a good start. She sought those who were honest and not so loyal to the families but to what was correct and just.
Meanwhile, the whale told about the secret continent. Ruri listened extremely attentively, with a look full of envy; she really wanted to be there. But soon, she noticed something missing in the story. Bruno interrupted the training with Rehvka, and Ruri didn’t miss that.
He was forced to tell his training methods, but to his surprise, Ruri didn’t get angry. She just sighed a little moved and spoke. "Sister really feels very bad for having a dead body... on the first day she arrived, when master went to do something in the castle. I had a serious conversation with her and found out about it."
Ruri paused thoughtfully and continued. "I questioned what she really thought of master. She said she never felt anything for men... but master was a bit different. Fortunately for me, she never saw herself as a woman and never thought of anything strange from the start. Her whole being emanated sadness when she said she couldn’t have children... her body was cold and dead... both inside and out... she resented that deeply."
"In the end, she forced a smile and reassured me... the pain in that smile made me feel really bad for a long time. But... I know she likes to feel intense things, whether it’s pain or something else... and all for her to feel alive again. You don’t need to feel bad and hide it, I consider her someone important... just don’t go too far. If master likes it, do it with me." Ruri said, looking at them seriously.
Alm and Bruno sighed, ignoring the last part. It was good that the two understood each other, and there were no misunderstandings. But, in the midst of these thoughts, Ruri continued.
"But you made her very happy and satisfied, sir. It’s not fair not to do the same with me," she said with shining eyes.
The two sighed again; Ruri was no longer satisfied with just the physical contact they had. Soon, their minds jumped to the same conclusion.
’Her body... she changed it into something that won’t break with weight and impact. For reasons... better not to think about what her mind imagined...’ Bruno concluded a little dazed.
Alm huffed and took charge of the whale, saying. "Do you think you’ve learned what we taught you? You’re still at the beginner level... come, I’ll show you the intermediate level!"
She barely let him finish, eager, her lips sought his with voracity. This time, however, Alm didn’t restrain himself to simply hold her nape, his hand ventured, tracing paths across her body, exploring every curve and eliciting shivery sighs. Each touch was a promise of ecstasy, and the young maiden trembled, completely surrendered to the overwhelming sensation that turned her world upside down.
Everything around them disappeared, replaced by a new reality formed by the new sensations she felt, she just wanted more and more. In a surprising moment, when his hand found her waist, she reacted with a bold move, directing it to elevated and soft places. It was a move that neither of them could bear the outcome, with her touches she let out moans that made them both almost lose control.
But fortunately, a message reached her mind; it was time to go. Ruri tried to ignore it, but Alm and Bruno noticed and stopped, forcing her to leave.
She cast a radiant look in their direction, and both Alm and Bruno couldn’t help but notice her physical response to her desire, expressed in the two peaks rising under the fabric of her dress. A pulsating magnetism enveloped them, as if an invisible force pushed them towards each other, they took deep breaths trying to calm down. She got up slowly and left, now satisfied and almost skipping with joy.
’She’s very sensitive, isn’t she?’ Bruno said a little dazed. ’Well, that’s useful. Since she can’t endure much, we can give her crumbs little by little to keep her satisfied,’ Bruno added, but even he didn’t believe they could just give crumbs for long.