Chapter 361: Chapter 359: The Secret of the Undying Pill
Qing Xun circulated her cultivation technique according to the Cyan Phoenix Remnant Technique.
Just as expected, she slowly managed to condense the trace of Cyan Phoenix Spiritual Power within her that had been beyond her control.
Moreover, as she circulated the Cyan Phoenix Remnant Technique, she could feel the Cyan Phoenix Spiritual Power within her body increasing at an almost imperceptible rate.
Unfortunately, the Cyan Phoenix Remnant Technique consisted of only two lines.
But to Qing Xun, it was already a supreme treasure.
At this point, how could she possibly not believe Lingchen?
Strands of Cyan Phoenix Spiritual Power—though minuscule, they were incomparably pure. And now, under her control, they were being condensed!
This was something she had never dared to imagine before, yet now, she had done it.
She was overjoyed!
"Focus your mind and calm your heart. This is only the beginning!"
Jiang Jichen reminded her from the side.
Qing Xun’s heart jolted; she knew she had lost her composure.
For a Cultivator, one’s mental state is paramount!
She had always believed her mental cultivation ranked among the top few dozen of her generation, but Lingchen’s reminder was a sudden wake-up call.
’I... still have a very long way to go!’
Then, she was struck with shock at the youth before her.
’Lingchen! The Young Master of the Pavilion of the Heavenly Sword Academy’s Pharmacist System!’
She had heard of his recent rise to prominence, but had always been dismissive, never giving him a second thought.
Only now did she realize how utterly wrong she had been.
This youth before her was undeniably mysterious and powerful; he felt completely unfathomable.
Qing Xun didn’t dare to think any more. Heeding Jiang Jichen’s words, she focused her mind, calmed her heart, and slowly infused strand after strand of Cyan Phoenix Power into the Phoenix Jade Pendant Fragment.
Slowly, the Phoenix Jade Pendant Fragment began to change, a faint azure light emerging from it.
But it was too weak!
This was all because Qing Xun’s Cyan Phoenix Power was insufficient.
However, this was no challenge for Jiang Jichen. His Seven-Colored Divine Thought permeated the emergent azure light.
In that instant, Jiang Jichen saw a scene.
Beneath a gray sky lay broken Ancient Weapons, decaying armor, fallen and tattered banners, and piles upon piles of white bones...
It was a boundless scene—ancient, desolate, and tragically heroic.
It was as if an ancient horn had sounded, its call carrying an aura of the Primordial Chaos that washed over him...
This was an ancient battlefield!
But the vision was fleeting, disappearing in a flash.
This was because the Cyan Phoenix Spiritual Power was depleted. The Phoenix Jade Pendant Fragment reverted to its former dim, broken state.
Qing Xun’s face was now slightly pale.
Though it had only been a brief moment, the effort had exhausted the wisp of Cyan Phoenix Power she had accumulated since her awakening.
"Well? What did you see?"
Qing Xun asked, her eyes filled with anticipation.
Jiang Jichen imprinted the vision onto an Imaging Stone and showed it to Qing Xun. "Take a look. Where do you think this is?"
A peculiar look crossed Qing Xun’s face. "The Academy’s back mountains... The Phoenix Nest is actually in the back mountains! But that area is vast and boundless, full of Forbidden Lands where no one can tread. How are we supposed to find it?"
Hearing Qing Xun’s words, Jiang Jichen was stunned as well. He felt it was too much of a coincidence.
’To think the Phoenix Nest is right here in the Academy’s back mountains.’
’In that case, it seems I must take the Heavenly Refining Ancient Road a month from now.’
"Let’s focus on getting into the Academy’s back mountains first. I’ll have a plan by then. For the next month, you should concentrate on refining your Cyan Phoenix Power. We can figure out how to meet up in the back mountains when the time comes."
Jiang Jichen said after a moment of contemplation.
He had already seen that Qing Xun, after exiting the Dao Spirit Secret Realm, had reached the Spirit Infant Realm. This meant she would be taking the Spirit Infant Level section of the Heavenly Refining Ancient Road.
Meanwhile, he would be taking the path for those below the Spirit Infant Realm. Their starting paths would be different, so they could only find a way to reunite after reaching the Academy’s back mountains.
Qing Xun nodded, offering no objections. However, just as Jiang Jichen was about to leave, she suddenly spoke up. "This is the Qing Family estate. Aren’t you afraid I’ll have my people capture you and take this information for myself?"
Without turning his head, Jiang Jichen’s indifferent voice drifted back. "Only if you no longer want the rest of the *Cyan Phoenix Remnant Technique*. Besides, even if you have the Phoenix Jade Pendant Fragment and know the Phoenix Nest is in the Academy’s back mountains, you still have no way of finding it without me."
"Besides, when it comes to the Phoenix Inheritance, the fewer who know, the better. I doubt you want more people getting a share, do you?"
Jiang Jichen’s figure vanished at the entrance to Little Ghost Valley, his last words echoing behind him.
A cold glint flashed in Qing Xun’s eyes, but ultimately, it was just as Jiang Jichen had said.
A secret this earth-shattering was best kept among as few people as possible.
Therefore, she allowed Lingchen to leave. Her only choice was to trust him.
...
After leaving the Qing Mansion, Jiang Jichen headed straight back to Elder Yao’s residence.
As for the earth-shaking events creating a storm outside—the news of Jiang Jichen appearing in Yunshui City and using the Ancient Wandering Dragon Holy Sword to slay Duan Feng, Feng Xingtian, and others—it had already spread like wildfire.
But Jiang Jichen remained calmly unconcerned, as if watching a show from a distance. In just one more month, he would be able to set foot on the Heavenly Refining Ancient Road.
’At that point, what reason would I have to fear my identity being exposed?’
On the third day of Jiang Jichen’s return to Medicine Valley, Elder Yao emerged from his seclusion. He told Jiang Jichen that he had completely deciphered the Undying Pill Formulas.
"This pill formula is truly extraordinary. I can begin the alchemy now!"
Elder Yao’s next words were so astonishing they left Jiang Jichen in shock.
"But... aren’t we still missing the Phoenix Treasure Blood?"
Jiang Jichen asked in disbelief.
Elder Yao revealed a stunning secret. "We do need Phoenix Treasure Blood, but not before the alchemy—after. Aside from the Phoenix Treasure Blood, not a single Spirit Medicine from the formula can be omitted. The Undying Pill we create will only be a semi-finished product. It must be anointed with Immortal Phoenix Treasure Blood at the very end to become a true Undying Pill."
Hearing this, Jiang Jichen was shocked speechless for a long time.
Elder Yao continued, "Take out all the Spirit Medicines for the formula that you’ve found. I’ll provide whatever is missing. I’m going to start the process and refine this pill for you. After it’s complete, I must immediately enter seclusion to attempt a breakthrough to... the Supreme Realm!"
Jiang Jichen knew that the Undying Pill Formulas must have given Elder Yao a profound epiphany, allowing him to shatter his old limitations and step into a new realm.
Jiang Jichen was happy for him.
Finally, when Jiang Jichen handed over the Spirit Medicines, he took out a whole leaf from the White Turtle Longevity Grass and gave it to Elder Yao.
Refining the Undying Pill only required half a leaf of the White Turtle Longevity Grass. Jiang Jichen left the other half for Elder Yao, hoping it would help him in his secluded breakthrough.
Elder Yao accepted it without hesitation, telling him that half a leaf of the White Turtle Longevity Grass would increase his chance of a successful breakthrough by a full ten percent.
In the end, Jiang Jichen remained in Medicine Valley to cultivate, peacefully awaiting the completion of the pill and the opening of the Heavenly Refining Ancient Road.
He did not take a single step outside of Medicine Valley, nor did he contact anyone, completely isolating himself from the outside world.
A month slipped by in the blink of an eye.
BUZZ!
On this day, Jiang Jichen’s Identity Token and his Cyan Nether Wood Token lit up simultaneously.
At the same time, an ancient and majestic voice echoed out: "The Heavenly Refining Ancient Road, at the rear of the Academy, opens today! This time, any Cultivator from the Southern Continent may enter!"
As the voice faded, Yunshui City and the Academy trembled. One powerful figure after another shot into the sky, rushing toward the Guiding Light deep within the Academy.
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