Lord of Time: From a Five Elements Cultivator to a Master of All Daos

Chapter 389: Mastering the Art of Alchemy
Wei Zhong looked at Senior Yue beside him with a strange expression, recalling what Yang Jing said that it would take quite a while for the other party to be gone.

It turned out that he went to meet his lover.

Looking at the latter's body, he looked like an ordinary ten-year-old child, but there was a soul of ten thousand years old living in his body.

"What are you looking at?" Yue Mingyu glared at Wei Zhong.

Wei Zhong first confessed his guilt, and then said carefully:
"Senior and this Elder Wang?"

The latter sighed:
"Alas, it's just a bad fate. You don't have to be curious."

Since the other party had no intention of speaking, Wei Zhong knew better and stopped asking. He looked at the storage bag in his hand and heard Yue Mingyu say:
"Inside the bag is a set of formation flags that can form a soul-covering formation. The complete formation has 108 formation flags that can be moved, intercepted... and affect the eighth-level spirit veins.

“However, there are only eighteen formation flags here at present, which can barely cope with the early seventh-order spirit veins. It is very weak for higher levels.

“If you feel it’s not enough, find spiritual materials yourself and fill up the remaining formation flags.

"The refining method, including the operation method of the formation flag, is all recorded internally."

Wei Zhong probed his spiritual sense into the storage bag and saw eighteen neatly arranged formation flags.

The formation flag is black and red in color, with dense spiritual patterns on the surface, which is very extraordinary.

There is one flag among them that is obviously thicker than the others, and it seems to be the main flag of this group.

There is a jade slip next to the formation flag.

Wei Zhong took it out and glanced through it.

It not only contains the method of refining formation flags and the techniques of controlling formations, but also some experiences left by Elder Wang.

Wei Zhong put away the jade slip and the storage bag into his sleeve.

Bowing to Yue Mingyu:

"Thank you, Elder Yue!"

The other party nodded:
"Well, you have done a great job in saving your fellow disciple, and I have also fulfilled your request. You should be more careful with those seven people and don't let them die or become disabled."

"Don't worry, elder. The conditions of the brothers have stabilized. I will use some elixirs to treat them, and they will be fully recovered before we reach the sect."

"Not bad!"

He patted Wei Zhong on the shoulder and then disappeared from Wei Zhong's sight.

Wei Zhong saw that the other party had indeed left, and then he muttered secretly:
"These sect elders really care about their own reputation."

Shaking his head slightly, Wei Zhong flew away from the Chiyang Boat and entered the Mingyuan Market again.

There were several Lianxu practitioners lying on the boat waiting for the elixir.

Wei Zhong was not sure that he could refine the Lingbi Soul-Calming Pill quickly, so he had to go to the Mingyuan Market to buy the Lingxi Soul-Shouping Pill.

Going back and forth, Wei Zhong fed the pills to the wounded one after another.

During the remaining period of time, Wei Zhong took care of his injured fellow disciples while comprehending the "Fu Ling Qian Kun Array" in his hand.

Wei Zhong already had an idea of ​​how to use the formation, but there was no suitable spiritual vein for him to put it into practice.

I had no choice but to turn my attention to the method of refining the flag.

Just as Wei Zhong thought, the flags in this formation were divided into main and secondary flags.

The main battle flag looks thicker and of a higher grade.

The one in Wei Zhong's hand is of lower grade seventh level.

The other seventeen roots are divided into six levels, including high, medium and low grades.

Currently, the level at which the eighteen formation flags can control the spiritual veins is only the lower seventh level.

If you want to increase its power, you need to add at least the same eighteen flags.

This is only for dealing with the lower grade seventh level spirit vein.

To deal with the best quality, eighteen more sticks are needed, for a total of fifty-four.

If Wei Zhong can collect suitable spiritual materials, he can entrust Yang Jing to refine it.

But if you are targeting an eighth-level spirit vein, things will be different.

“At least one eighth-level main formation flag is needed.

"Squeak, squeak, an eighth-level magic weapon is extremely rare."

Except for this set of battle flags and the "Record of Time".

The only seventh-level magic weapons Wei Zhong has on his body now are a Yantian Whip and a Shuangyaoling Drum.

The eighth level, Wei Zhong couldn’t even think about it with his current abilities.

"How long will it take to upgrade the weapon refining skills to the eighth level? I wonder if there is an eighth-level weapon refiner in the sect?"

Wei Zhong’s weapon refining skills are only at the sixth level now, and the eighth level is too far away.

To refine the formation flag, there are nearly a hundred auxiliary materials, but only one main material.

"Earth's core?"

This is another spiritual material that Wei Zhong has never heard of.

Sigh:
“It’s still a little bit behind in accumulation.”

After putting away the jade slip, Wei Zhong took out a golden gem from his arms.

Sixth-level wind-calming bead.

A few days ago, Yang Jing gave this Wind-Fixing Bead to Wei Zhong, and at the same time gave him a copy of his experience in refining this treasure.

The other party seemed to have great confidence in Wei Zhong and had given him encouragement many times.

"It's not easy to find the precious materials to refine this Wind-Fixing Bead!"

Otherwise, Yang Jing would have already refined the seventh-level Wind-Fixing Bead for self-defense.

After all, in Wei Zhong's opinion, the effect of this Wind-Fixing Bead at the sixth level is very extraordinary, and it will definitely be an incredible treasure when it reaches the seventh level.

"Is it from the weapon refining method of the immortal palace in the upper realm? Is there a similar type of immortal weapon there?"

Wei Zhongzhen was daydreaming when a red-robed monk walked into the place.

"Brother Yang!"

"Brother Yang!"

"..."

When the other disciples saw Yang Bao coming, they hurriedly called out to him.

The latter nodded one by one before heading towards Wei Zhong.

As soon as Wei Zhong stood up, he heard the latter exclaim:
"Brother Wu Se has been in the spotlight recently..."

Ever since he entered the Geming Abyss, he has been staying there.

Only now is he returning to the spirit boat from the inside.

As soon as he returned to Lingzhou, he heard about what had happened in recent days, especially the grand alchemy conference and the incident in which Wei Zhong rescued seven fellow disciples.

Wei Zhong just smiled at the latter's praise, and then asked about the latter's experience:
"Brother Yang has been staying in Ge Ming Yuan these days?"

The latter nodded affirmatively and told Wei Zhong about the recent situation.

It turned out that after the accident, the secret place was temporarily blocked by Yang Jing and others.

Several great masters of the Dao returned briefly to treat their disciples' injuries, and then began to study the secret place in depth again.

During this period, Yang Jing and others were sent out to look for the trace of the black flame ghost horse that escaped from the cave.

"Since Brother Yang has returned, you must have gained something?"

The latter grinned:
“Brother Wu Se still understands me.

“That Black Flame Ghost Horse is no simple beast. It took me a lot of effort to find and capture it.

“Brother Wu Se, guess what, this Black Flame Ghost Horse is indeed somewhat special.

"In addition to being a Yin corpse, he is also the guardian of the seventh-level cave.

"It's just that because the cave is very old, and we broke through the magic circle, it was able to escape...

"Besides, I found a key on that ghost horse."

"Key?" Wei Zhong was stunned, and couldn't help but think of the key in his hand. Yang Bao leaned close to Wei Zhong's ear:

“According to the ancestor, the key matches the mark on the door to a secret place in the cave.

"But one is not enough, we need five. The ancestor guessed that they were all taken away by those ghost horses. Currently, our disciples are looking for traces of the ghost horses on the sixth floor..."

Wei Zhong's eyes lit up slightly:
"Brother Yang, what does the key look like?"

"Although it has been taken away by the ancestor, I still remember it." After saying that, the magic power in Yang Bao's hand solidified and condensed into a key about the length of an ordinary person's finger.

"It's different." Wei Zhong looked at it and shook his head slowly.

Yang Bao was surprised to see this, and Wei Zhong explained:
“To be honest, I recently got a similar key in Mingyuan Market.

"But it's slightly different from what Brother Yang showed."

"Oh?"

Wei Zhong took out the spirit key he had obtained and showed it to the latter, but after looking at it, the latter could not figure out what it was.

He returned it to Wei Zhong and said:
"Perhaps it is the key to open other places inside the Ge Ming Yuan. Brother Wu Se, keep it well. It may be useful in the future."

Wei Zhong nodded and put it away.

"Next, Brother Yang, are you going to continue chasing after that black flame ghost horse?"

The other party shook his head:

"No, it's too uncomfortable to stay in that damn place.

"It's filled with gloomy air, and it's suppressing our spiritual energy... I don't know how the cultivators who have been exploring here for years have managed to persist."

Yang Bao complained about the difference in environment in the Abyss and continued:
"I plan to take a good rest this time. When I have collected all five keys, I will follow the ancestor to see the excitement."

This is the advantage of being the descendant of a powerful person. No matter what you do, there will always be someone to protect you.

Wei Zhong mentioned the spiritual object called the Earth Marrow to the other party, and the latter exclaimed after hearing it:
"So that's what it is."

Wei Zhong's face lit up:
"Brother Yang knows?"

The latter nodded affirmatively:
“This thing is not easy to find. It mainly grows near underground spiritual veins. It is difficult to search for and it is also very troublesome to collect. Therefore, there are not many of them circulating in the market.

"This is true even within my Five Elements Immortal Sect. If Brother Wu Se needs this item, you can ask fellow disciples in the Thick Earth Hall and the Earth Spirit Hall after returning to the sect.

"They have been in contact with earth-related spiritual objects for many years, so they may have information about this object."

Wei Zhong was delighted to get the clue from Yang Bao:
"Thank you, Brother Yang, for telling me!"

The other party waved his hand, indicating that you're welcome.

"Because of the appearance of that cave, the spiritual boat's stay time has been extended.

"Brother Wu Se, if you need it urgently, you might as well ask the local tyrants down there, maybe you will get something."

This is exactly what Wei Zhong did a few days ago.

And we have already got some clues. Fengxihui and Ziqi Palace both said they have clues about this item, but it will take some time to actually transport it.

Yang Bao ended his conversation with Wei Zhong, expressed his condolences to the injured present, and then said goodbye and left.

Wei Zhong checked on his fellow disciples’ recovery from injuries and also took a short rest.

After asking other disciples to look after these seven people, Wei Zhong returned to his own cultivation cave.

In the alchemy room, Wei Zhong looked at the alchemy furnace placed in the center and waved his sleeves to throw out various spiritual materials.

"This Lingbi Soul-Calming Pill is indeed difficult to make. If one portion of the elixir is destroyed, the remaining portion cannot be wasted."

Wei Zhong familiarized himself with the alchemy process again before lighting the furnace and starting to make the elixir.

"The order... the temperature... and most importantly, use the power of the Yuan Shen to suppress the special medicinal power of the spiritual medicine that nourishes the soul. Don't let it escape from the alchemy furnace. Otherwise, it will be another useless pill with only a beautiful appearance..."

Wei Zhong murmured something while his hands moved as smoothly as flowing water.

When the time was right, Wei Zhong's soul escaped from his physical body.

It is the same size as Wei Zhong's body, and its body is solid and as if real.

He opened his mouth and exhaled a breath that sank into the alchemy furnace, immediately forming a thin film of soul power inside the furnace.

Within Wei Zhong's spiritual vision, he could see countless black and gray particles trying to escape from the flames in the furnace.

However, it hit the soul power membrane head-on and could not move forward an inch.

"If there was an alchemy furnace made of special materials, it wouldn't be so difficult. Now we can only make do with this."

The fingers in Yuanshen's hands moved, and the range of the soul power film continued to shrink, compressing the black and gray particles to gather inwards.

When he pressed it close to the elixir liquid, Wei Zhong immediately controlled the unsolidified elixir liquid to rise and drew it all in.

Then with a light shout, the flame in the furnace suddenly rose, wrapping the elixir liquid inside, and at the same time the temperature increased, accelerating the solidification of the elixir liquid.

After a while, a pill slowly took shape in the furnace.

Wei Zhong's soul returned to his body. He stretched out his physical hand and clapped it. A gray elixir bounced out of the furnace and fell into Wei Zhong's palm.

Looking at the pill, Wei Zhong showed a satisfied look on his face:

"It's finally done!"

Although only one pill was successful, it was still a breakthrough from zero to something.

At the same time, the panel in Wei Zhong's eyes flickered:

[Seventh-level Alchemy·Proficient (1%)]

'Finally advanced!'

Ever since Wei Zhong's alchemy skills entered the seventh level, he had diligently refined countless sixth-level elixirs before he slowly pushed it towards the entry level (99%).

He then stayed here for several more years, until now he refined a Lingbi Soul-Calming Pill, which enabled him to break through to the skilled level.

"I might be able to make this pill next time. It's a pity that the elixir is gone."

Wei Zhong has also tried to purchase related elixirs from Fengxi Association and other chambers of commerce these days, but unfortunately the results were not ideal.

Even the same kind of spiritual medicine of lower vintage was only partially collected.

Moreover, because there is no special environment separating them from the Nether Abyss, their growth rate is very slow after being transplanted into the spiritual land of the demon world.

This has put an end to Wei Zhong's idea of ​​cultivating the elixir and refining the pill on his own.

The elixir was successfully refined and Wei Zhong came out of seclusion.

While taking care of his injured fellow disciples, he practiced at the same time.

Less than half a year passed, and the seven fellow disciples had all recovered from their injuries and entered the Geming Abyss again.

There is no other reason, it's just that his equipment refining skills are mediocre and he can only rely on such adventurous activities to earn resources for cultivation.

According to Yang Bao, among the sect disciples who are able to come to the Longzang Secret Land, there are few with good skills.

After completing the tasks assigned by the two elders, Wei Zhong stopped working and began to concentrate on his own practice.

In this way, time passed, and once it was several years.

The sixth layer of the Abyss,

Yang Jing and Yue Mingyu looked at the valley ahead filled with gloomy air and said slowly:
“I didn’t expect that the passage between the sixth and seventh floors is actually in this cave.”

"How about it? Do you want to announce it to other sects?"

Yue Mingyu shook his head:
"No hurry, let's first explore the area behind the gate to prevent anyone with ulterior motives from sneaking in."

Turning around and looking at the Lianxu disciple behind him:

"How's the search for the key going?"

The latter replied:
"Four of them have been found, and we have also found news about the last one. It seems to be in the hands of an elder of the Purple Qi Palace. Junior Brother Yang has already led the monks there."

Yang Jing nodded:

"Tell that kid that he can buy it for a high price.

"If the other party is unwilling, force can be used if necessary."

"Yes!"

(End of this chapter)