Family Rise: Beginning with Grandfather.

Chapter 904 Divine Wood Cauldron, Azure Wolf King
Flames rose, enveloping the spiritual materials within. Yang Jizhen stared intently into the flames, then swallowed a Spirit Gathering Pill and unleashed beams of spiritual light.

A moment later, a cauldron ten feet wide slowly took shape amidst the flames.

"Yi Wood Rejuvenation Formation!"

Ma Qiuyan joined her two fingers together and quickly and skillfully cast array patterns onto the bottom of the cauldron.

"Ancestor, the Water of Life Transformation!"

Yang Zhengshan suddenly opened his eyes, flicked his sleeve, and a wisp of misty water flew directly into the cauldron.

When the water of transformation touched the true fire of the sun, it produced a sizzling sound, and white mist filled the air.

Yang Zhengshan frowned slightly, but soon he had a thought and his divine sense transformed into the Pure Heart Hand, which enveloped the Water of Transformation.

The true fire of the sun is extremely strong and yang, and the water it transforms into is the fusion of yin and yang energies, containing the principle of mutual generation of the five elements. Naturally, the two cannot be combined.

They had considered this situation long ago, but considering it didn't mean they were prepared, since they couldn't use the True Fire of the Sun and the Water of Transformation to conduct experiments before.

Fortunately, Yang Zhengshan had a flash of inspiration and thought of the Su Xin Hand.

The Pure Heart Hand can isolate the true fire of the sun, preventing the true fire of the sun from conflicting with the water of transformation.

However, as the water of transformation was poured into the cauldron, Yang Jizhen's expression suddenly changed.

His brows furrowed deeper and deeper, and his expression grew increasingly grim.

Yang Zhengshan had been watching his expression closely, and seeing him like this, he asked, "What's wrong?"

"There's something wrong with the Water of Transformation; I can't separate it from the core of the Treasure Cauldron!" Yang Jizhen said in a hoarse voice.

"Inseparable!"

Yang Zhengshan seemed to be deep in thought.

Yang Jizhen used the Water of Regeneration to enhance the vitality of the Divine Wood Rejuvenation Array, and also wanted to leave a portion of the Daoist essence of the Water of Regeneration in the core of the Divine Wood Cauldron, thereby improving the Divine Wood Cauldron's restorative ability.

But now the core of the treasure cauldron cannot be separated from the water of transformation?

Unable to extract the Water of Rebirth, should we refine it into the treasure cauldron?
Yang Zhengshan glanced at the golden crow beside him and said, "If we can't separate them, then we won't separate them. Let them completely merge into the core of the treasure cauldron!"

Since the Golden Crow Eight Trigrams Furnace can fuse with the true fire of the sun, why can't the Divine Wood Cauldron fuse with the water of transformation?

Perhaps after merging with the Water of Incarnation, the Divine Wood Cauldron will reach a higher grade.

This step wasn't in their original plan, and they didn't know what changes it would cause.

If the Water of Transformation is destroyed, it would be a huge loss.

The Water of Transformation is a rare and precious water. Even if all the spiritual materials used in the Divine Wood Cauldron were added together and increased tenfold, they would still not be as valuable as the Water of Transformation.

But when the time came, Yang Zhengshan had no choice but to stubbornly persist.

We definitely can't stop now; stopping might result in even greater losses.

Yang Jizhen also thought of these things, so his expression became even more unpleasant. Fortunately, he quickly calmed down and began refining according to the plan.

"Wood Prison Formation!"

"The Withering and Flourishing Formation!"

After the water of transformation was integrated into the core of the treasure cauldron, no abnormalities occurred, and Yang Jizhen and Ma Qiuyan successfully inscribed two more magic arrays onto the treasure cauldron.

The tripod body is formed, with three legs standing upright and two handles hanging on the body.

A giant cauldron with three legs and two handles slowly emerged from the golden flames.

"Turn off the fire!"

Yang Jizhen's eyes grew brighter and brighter, and his expression became increasingly excited.

Although there were some errors with the Water of Transformation, he was still close to successfully refining the Divine Wood Cauldron.

As the flames died down, the radiant light flowing across the cauldron shone ever brighter.

Yang Jizhen condensed the last wood grain magic seal at his fingertips, precisely embedding it into the groove at the cauldron's handle. The entire cauldron immediately hummed and trembled, and countless fine vine-like patterns spread from the cauldron's body, connecting the array patterns such as the "Yi Wood Rejuvenation Array" and the "Withering and Flourishing Array" together.

The Divine Wood Cauldron hovered in mid-air, its surface faintly revealing the ancient tree rings, radiating a warm yet powerful aura. Yang Zhengshan instantly felt a continuous flow of life force permeating his meridians.

Dang~~
The heavy cauldron fell to the ground with a metallic sound.

Although the core materials of this cauldron are three kinds of spirit wood, the other materials are all mineral materials.

Yang Zhengshan raised his hand and stroked the body of the cauldron. The touch from his palm was like warm jade, as well as the toughness of ancient tree bark.

"Haha, what a fine cauldron!" Yang Zhengshan laughed loudly, feeling the immense life force emanating from within the cauldron.

Yang Jizhen stood up, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and exclaimed with excitement and exhilaration, "Ancestor, it's a top-grade magic weapon!"

"The grade has actually reached the top grade!" Ma Qiuyan was also very excited.

Their biggest expectation was only a mid-grade magic weapon; they didn't even dare to hope that they could refine a high-grade magic weapon.

Yang Zhengshan circled the precious cauldron with a broad smile. The sacred wooden cauldron was thirteen feet tall, with a round mouth and a diameter of eleven feet. It had symmetrical upright ears, sloping walls, a bulging belly, an arched bottom, and three pillar-like legs.

The three legs are like bamboo joints, and the upright ears resemble two branches of a sandalwood tree. The green veins on the body of the tripod are raised like reliefs, which should be the branches and leaves of some kind of banyan tree. They are inlaid with tiny green crystals that shimmer with light as they move, as if they are about to sprout from the ground at any moment.

The three of them circled the precious cauldron again and again, like donkeys pulling a millstone.

Yang Zhengshan was overjoyed; he hadn't been this happy even when he obtained the Golden Crow Eight Trigrams Furnace.

"Ancestor, why don't you try refining it first!" Yang Jizhen reminded him.

"Yeah!"

Yang Zhengshan then remembered that the treasure cauldron still needed to be refined.

He then sat cross-legged in front of the Divine Wood Cauldron, his eyes slightly narrowed, and his divine soul and spiritual consciousness poured into the cauldron.

His divine soul imprint was already inside the core of the treasure cauldron, so it was very easy for him to refine it.

Soon his soul connected with the treasure cauldron. However, a natal magic weapon not only needs soul refinement, but also needs the nourishment of magic power. That is, to use one's own magic power to gradually assimilate the magic weapon, so that the magic weapon becomes like a part of one's own body, and the magic weapon can be stored in the dantian.

The difference between ordinary magic weapons and natal magic weapons lies in this: when using an ordinary magic weapon, it is necessary to activate it, while a natal magic weapon is an integral part of oneself and is constantly nurtured in the dantian.

If one needs to use their natal magic weapon, one only needs to think for the weapon to fly out from the dantian to fight the enemy.

However, nurturing the divine wood cauldron would take some time, so Yang Zhengshan simply nurtured it directly inside the Pill Hall.

More than ten days passed before he finally stored the Divine Wood Cauldron in his dantian.

He opened his eyes, slowly stood up, and then lowered his head to carefully sense the changes brought about by the Divine Wood Cauldron.

The Divine Wood Cauldron became a top-grade magic weapon because it incorporated the Water of Transformation.

The Water of Life Transformation possesses powerful life-giving energy, and its addition further enhances the original restorative function of the Divine Wood Cauldron.

Simply by storing the Divine Wood Cauldron in his dantian, Yang Zhengshan could feel a surge of boundless vitality within him. Moreover, he gained some insights.

Reflections on life, death, and the cycle of life and death.

Water that gives birth possesses the maternal nature of life and the vitality of change. The maternal nature of life refers to the nurturing power of heaven and earth, which enables all things to sprout.

Previously, Yang Zhengshan's understanding of the Water of Transformation was not very in-depth; he only knew that it had the effect of enhancing plant growth.

But things are different now. The Water of Transformation has merged into the Divine Wood Cauldron, which is his natal magic weapon. In short, the Water of Transformation has also become a part of him.

Life, nurturing, and transformative water can revive withered trees and bring all things back to life.

The key to change lies in the transformations of decay and prosperity, and the interplay of yin and yang.

The combination of the two is the way of life, death, decay, and prosperity!
Yang Zhengshan seemed to have gained a lot of insights, but he also had a feeling that he couldn't see or understand them clearly, as if a layer of fog had enveloped his mind, preventing him from seeing through the essence of things.

He understood, but he didn't fully grasp it.

"The Green Wood Longevity Scripture: The Way of Life, Death, Withering, and Flourishing!"

Yang Zhengshan pondered inwardly, trying to find a connection between the cultivation method and the cycle of life and death.

However, the meaning contained within seemed too profound, and Yang Zhengshan couldn't find a clue for the time being.

After pondering for a while, he finally had to give up for the time being.

He slowly raised his head and looked at Yang Jizhen and Ma Qiuyan, who were still waiting for him in the hall.

"Ancestor, how is it?" Yang Jizhen couldn't wait any longer.

He had been waiting for more than ten days. Yang Zhengshan had been nurturing the divine wood cauldron, so he wasn't in a hurry. But after Yang Zhengshan woke up, he was still deep in thought, which made him want to ask.

"Very good, it seems to be even more compatible with me after being infused with the Water of Transformation!" Yang Zhengshan stroked his beard and smiled.

The Divine Wood Cauldron was originally his natal magic weapon from the Green Wood Longevity Scripture, and it was meant to be a perfect match for him.

After being infused with the Water of Transformation, the Divine Wood Cauldron underwent many changes, but these changes were all for the better and were in line with the Green Wood Longevity Scripture.

In short, the Water of Transformation not only enhanced the grade of the Divine Wood Cauldron, but also optimized its original functions.

"Grand Ancestor, would you like to try the Treasure Cauldron?" Yang Jizhen asked.

Yang Zhengshan stroked his beard and laughed, "No need. I just refined it, and I need to nurture it for a while!"

Although the Divine Wood Cauldron has been integrated into his dantian and become a part of his body, it has only been a short time, and he still needs time to become familiar with it.

Moreover, the Divine Wood Cauldron's functions are not complicated, consisting of only two functions. The first is restoration, which includes vitality transformation, that is, converting the vitality of plants into his own vitality, allowing him to have a faster recovery ability. This recovery ability is not limited to the body, but also includes the soul, lifespan, and other aspects.

The second function is defense, namely the Yi Wood Cage Formation. The three-legged stand, with the Yi Wood Cage, can protect oneself and also imprison others.

There are only these two basic functions, but what kind of capabilities can be developed depends on Yang Zhengshan himself.

"You must be tired too, go back and rest! Once you're rested, let's summarize our experience in refining the Divine Wood Cauldron!"

"Hehe, once I've gathered all the materials for the Azure Wood Purple Lightning Sword, I'll ask you to forge it for me!"

Yang Zhengshan patted Yang Jizhen on the shoulder and smiled.

Yang Jizhen did not disappoint him. Although there was a slight deviation in the refining process, Yang Jizhen still successfully completed the refining of the Divine Wood Cauldron.

With this experience, Yang Jizhen's weapon-forging skills will surely improve even further.

"Yes!"

Yang Jizhen and Ma Qiuyan took their leave together, and Yang Zhengshan fell into deep thought again in the Dan Hall.

He felt that the principles of life, death, decay, and prosperity that he had just comprehended were extraordinary, but unfortunately, no matter how much he tried to understand them, he could not make any progress.

"Life, death, decay, and prosperity—that must be quite something!"

Yang Zhengshan sighed helplessly, then put the Golden Crow Eight Trigrams Furnace back in its original position.

Back at Lingquan Mountain, Yang Zhengshan intended to cultivate in his meditation room for a while longer, but as soon as he appeared in the study, he heard people talking in the hall outside.

Some people were speaking normally, but a strange voice surprised him.

He left the study and went into the hall.

Inside the hall, Yu Qingyi and Hongyun were both present, but there was also a rather peculiar guest.

Yang Zhengshan looked at the unexpected guest with surprise, a smile appearing in his eyes.

"The Blue Wolf King!"

The person before them could not be called human. He was nine feet tall, with broad shoulders and a wide body. His entire body was covered with glossy blue hair, and his muscular legs supported his tall and robust frame.

His back was slightly hunched, yet full of explosive power; his large hands had sharp claws at the tips of his fingers that were half a foot long, gleaming with a chilling light.

It has a thick neck, a head that is significantly larger than that of a human, and sharp canine teeth that protrude from its mouth like daggers.

His eyes, hidden deep in the shadows of his brow bone, resembled two burning, eerie green flames. His pupils contracted into thin vertical lines, and his cold gaze seemed to pierce through the night.

"The Blue Wolf King pays respects to Your Majesty!" The Blue Wolf King knelt before Yang Zhengshan and kowtowed respectfully.

His tone of voice was somewhat strange, with a kind of wild, unnatural difficulty, but he spoke very fluently, without any stuttering.

Yang Zhengshan stepped forward and quickly helped him up, "You've succeeded in your cultivation?"

"Awoo~~" Overwhelmed with emotion, the Blue Wolf King couldn't help but howl, "Your Majesty, I, I have entered the first level of transformation!"

"Haha, good, good, good~~" Yang Zhengshan patted its shoulder and said happily.

The first stage of a demon beast's transformation involves condensing a demon core, shaping the body, reshaping the bones, straightening the limbs, retracting the claws into fingers, shedding scales and fur in place of skin, and developing a more human-like facial profile.

Although the Blue Wolf King has entered the first level of transformation, he is clearly only at the beginning of transformation and his body has not yet been completely shaped.

This is normal; even the Skylark of Cangyu Mountain has not yet been fully shaped and still retains many of its characteristics.

If a demon beast can become indistinguishable from a human, it is a third-tier great demon, and therefore a third-tier great demon can also be called a transformed great demon.

The Blue Wolf King chuckled憨憨地, his blue eyes filled with gratitude.

Ah!
After transforming into human form, the Blue Wolf King seemed to have a richer emotional life.

However, the fact that he had a dog's head on his head made Yang Zhengshan feel a little strange.

The Blue Wolf King was originally very imposing, with its massive body, majestic aura, sharp fangs, and piercing eyes, making it seem like a terrifying beast at first glance.

But now this guy has a dog's head, a dog's head, not a wolf's head. Probably because of the transformation, his facial features have become much softer.

It has lost some of its wildness and gained a bit more of a憨憨 (simple and honest) flavor.

Especially when he laughs, he doesn't have the imposing presence that the Blue Wolf King should have.

(End of this chapter)