Chapter 279: Chapter 277: Demonic Flames Engulf the Heavens
Beyond the forest was a mountainous region.
The weather here was no longer a drizzling rain, but bright and sunny.
The weather in the forest and the mountains was starkly different, as if an invisible giant hand had completely separated their climates.
Such a peculiar phenomenon made Fang Yang raise his eyes for a second look.
’It seems this place for the first round of the assessment isn’t as simple as I imagined.’
"With these medicinal herbs and beast bones, I can even refine the Nourishing Heart Pill."
Sen Hui’s face was full of joy, her voice chirpy.
They had been out for less than an hour, yet she had already collected so many materials.
At this rate, she could finish collecting all the various medicinal materials before dusk today.
Then she would have ample time tomorrow to slowly refine the Pills.
Within a single day, each person had to refine three different Tier Two Pills and one Tier Three Pill.
This requirement was undoubtedly a very difficult task for many Pill Masters.
But for her, a Tier Four Pill Master, a challenge of this level was nothing at all!
With Fang Yang by her side, the assessment felt like a walk in the park, just so easy~
"Xiaohui is truly amazing."
Fang Yang smiled. "In that case, why don’t we push a little harder and see if you can break through the barrier to become a Tier Five Pill Master during the Refining Dao Convention?"
’Break through the barrier to Tier Five Pill Master during the Refining Dao Convention?’
Fang Yang’s suggestion was incredibly bold.
So bold, in fact, that it made Sen Hui’s long eyelashes tremble in surprise.
To become a Tier Five Pill Master at the age of twenty-three... such a supreme prodigy would definitely have a chance at glimpsing the level of an Alchemy Dao the Great Saint.
’Can I... really do it?’
"Don’t worry, just do your best," Fang Yang said softly, gently taking her soft hand to comfort her.
Fang Yang knew that Sen Yue, Sen Wei, and the others hoped for Sen Hui to become a Saint of an Alchemy Dao School.
Sen Hui’s greatest cultivation goal was to leave behind a brand new Saint-level legacy for the Sen lineage.
This was Sen Yue and Sen Wei’s greatest hope for Sen Hui, but it was not Fang Yang’s.
After all, no matter how formidable a Saint was, they were still just a Saint.
A Saint’s lifespan could be extended, but to what extent?
If he, Fang Yang, were to lose Sen Hui, his connection with Sen Yue, Sen Wei, and the others would only grow more and more distant.
’That wouldn’t be good, especially since I’m still planning to develop in secret.’
Ever since the Dream Emperor’s phantom appeared, he had become increasingly certain that he would one day surpass Sen Yue and Sen Wei.
The further he progressed, the more unstoppable his [Seek Fortune, Avoid Misfortune] talent would become.
Of course, he wasn’t insisting that Sen Hui had to become a Great Saint.
He just wanted Sen Hui’s lifespan to be as long as possible. That way, he could grow at a more comfortable pace.
Moreover, he had an extremely strong premonition:
————The day Sen Hui’s life ended would be the day the seeds of opposition between him, Sen Wei, and Sen Yue would be sown.
This was a scene he didn’t want to see, but he had to have a contingency plan.
He admitted that he loved Sen Hui.
But he knew even more clearly that the person he loved most was himself.
"Mm, I’ll do my best," Sen Hui said, lightly biting her lip.
But even as she said this, a faint trace of worry appeared between her brows.
Clearly, she had also realized that there was a certain ineffable gap between her and Fang Yang.
Seeing this, Fang Yang sighed inwardly. ’Am I... PUA-ing her?’
The scorching sun hung high in the sky, and the mountains were quiet.
The two continued toward Liuxi Cliff, encountering quite a few Fierce Beasts along the way.
These Fierce Beasts ranged from swift Wind Wolves and rampaging Mountain Bears to cunning Grass Foxes.
But against Fang Yang, they were all instantly killed the moment they appeared.
The Talismans floating beside Fang Yang erupted with flames and lightning, displaying their divine might.
There were so many Fierce Beasts that the number of Talismans in Fang Yang’s possession actually grew as he fought, perfectly embodying the principle of sustaining war with war.
Meanwhile, Sen Hui’s mood gradually improved as she scraped up and selected materials.
Under Fang Yang’s guidance, she slowly erased the worry from her brow, returning to her lively and optimistic self.
A smile bloomed on her face.
And she became convinced that with Fang Yang’s help, she might just have a chance to become a Tier Five Pill Master in this Refining Dao Convention.
Because the Refining Dao Convention held deep secrets!
"There’s no wind between the cliffs, yet the rock faces are covered in moss... It’s highly likely that the Tier Four Spirit Grass, the ’Wind-Imprisoning Python Blood Vine,’ grows here!"
After observing the environment, Sen Hui immediately came to this conclusion.
And she immediately told Fang Yang of her deduction.
The Wind-Imprisoning Python Blood Vine, a Tier Four Spirit Medicine, belongs to the Wind Dao School.
It was named for its resemblance to a great, blood-colored python and its ability to imprison the flow of wind.
The most famous pill that could be refined with it as the main ingredient was the Tier Four Blood Python Pill.
The Tier Four Blood Python Pill was a higher-grade version of the Tier Two Purple Kidney Pill and the Tier Three Yang Kidney Pill.
This category of pills all served to nourish the kidney-water and replenish deficiencies.
Of course, if the Wind-Imprisoning Python Blood Vine was used as a supplementary ingredient, it could also be used to refine some Tier Five great pills.
"Let’s go," Fang Yang said with a nod.
Upon hearing his reply, Sen Hui’s expression immediately turned serious.
Her ten fingers moved lightly, flitting about like butterflies dancing through flowers.
In the blink of an eye, a beautiful butterfly formed of crystalline pollen appeared in the air.
The beautiful butterfly flapped its wings, its small body flying forward to guide Sen Hui and Fang Yang.
"Fire Feather Talisman, rise." Fang Yang waved his sleeve, and two mysterious yellow Talismans flew out.
The next moment, a pair of fiery red eagle wings appeared on both his and Sen Hui’s backs.
FLAP, FLAP.
The wings beat, and the two of them flew forward, chasing the beautiful butterfly.
A quarter of an hour later, they finally spotted the Wind-Imprisoning Python Blood Vine in the distance.
And beside the Wind-Imprisoning Python Blood Vine, there was a Blood Python Fierce Beast as enormous as an ancient, blood-colored tree.
The Wind-Imprisoning Python Blood Vine and the Blood Python Fierce Beast were codependent, existing in a symbiotic relationship.
However, the Blood Python Fierce Beast’s body was now in ruins, dead in a pool of its own blood. The Wind-Imprisoning Python Blood Vine was clearly being fought over by other people.
Obviously, Sen Hui wasn’t the only one who had discovered the tracks of the Wind-Imprisoning Python Blood Vine!
"This intensely scorching heat... Oh no, it’s Fang Yang!"
When this group of contenders discovered Fang Yang’s presence, every one of their faces changed drastically.
They hadn’t forgotten that Fang Yang possessed the Mysterious Origin Talisman Treasure, and they even recalled his fierce reputation from his time in the Saint Fire Divine Realm.
"Why fear him? In the first round of the assessment, the strongest Talismans we can use are only at the Tier Two Peak!"
Someone hidden in the shadows was frantically fanning the flames.
They hoped to use the power of the crowd to fight Fang Yang together, and even drive him out of the assessment grounds.
Hearing this, many people were stirred, just waiting for a fool to take the lead and charge.
But in the next moment, Fang Yang lightly waved the sleeve of his Daoist robe, and numerous Talismans instantly appeared by his side.
Ten, twenty, a hundred...
The mysterious yellow Talismans were so numerous they looked like ten thousand swords hanging in the air.
Such an exaggerated sight left everyone on the scene completely stunned.
’This is ridiculous!’
Everyone else had only managed to refine a few items.
The most talented prodigies had refined a dozen or so at most.
But this Fang Yang had actually managed to refine hundreds of Talismans in such a short time. It was too outrageous! He was truly worthy of being called the new star of the Talisman Dao!
At this moment, their hearts turned to ash.
While cursing him under their breath, they could only plan to slip away with their tails between their legs.
"Leaving?"
Fang Yang’s expression was calm. "I don’t recall saying you could leave so easily."
BUZZ! The Talismans thundered.
The swarm of Talismans erupted with either scorching flames or explosive lightning, all hurtling down.
Even more astonishingly, many of the Talismans transformed into Fire Beasts and Lightning Beasts, so lifelike they overflowed with Evil Qi.
Although the strongest among them were only at the Tier Two Peak, there were simply too many.
For a moment, the area was filled with unending screams as everyone stared at Fang Yang with expressions full of awe and terror.
Those few who had tried to stir up the crowd were especially ravaged before they were finally enveloped by a divine halo and ejected from the first round of the assessment.
Fang Yang’s immense killing intent was a real eye-opener for them. It could be described as a demonic blaze that filled the heavens!
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