Reversing Falsehood and Preserving Truth: All Gods and Gods Are in My Hands

The Hundred Herbs Cauldron floated in the dantian. Its dark gold body was simple and unadorned. The patterns of plants, birds, beasts, sun, moon and stars engraved on it flickered like breathing, exuding a vast and ancient will, like the roots of an ancient tree deeply rooted in the earth, instinctively scrutinizing and resisting any external divine thoughts.

Lu Yu's divine sense flowed like a gentle stream, carefully enveloping the medicine cauldron, attempting to establish a connection with it. Each touch felt like knocking on a door sealed for millennia, behind which lay the vast expanse of time when Shennong traversed mountains and rivers, tasted hundreds of herbs, and saved countless lives.

The medicine cauldron trembled slightly, rippling out circles of energy, gently pushing away his divine sense, as if it were assessing whether this new master was qualified to bear this heavy responsibility spanning a thousand years.

"It needs to be nurtured with one's own heart and soul..."

Lu Yu silently recited Shennong's instructions, and with a thought, the Spirit Plant Returning to Origin Body began to operate automatically. This time, the vitality no longer nourished himself, but transformed into the purest "nutrients," flowing continuously into the Hundred Herbs Cauldron along the bridge constructed by his divine thoughts.

At the same time, he unreservedly integrated his belief in "protection," his desire for the truth, and his concern for his companions—these purest emotions—into his divine sense and transmitted them to the spirit of the cauldron.

This is a wondrous resonance of bloodlines.

The Spirit Plant Returning to Origin Body originated from the Great Dao of Shennong's lineage. At this moment, it uses its own vitality to nourish the divine artifact, just like a wanderer returning home, and a sense of intimacy arising from the blood connection arises spontaneously.

The resistance of the cauldron gradually melted away, and the ancient, boundless will began to accept this shared origin, yet carrying the unique, fiery vitality and belief of a young man.

"Buzz—"

A deep, melodious clang resounded from Lu Yu's dantian, like ancient sacrificial music, piercing through flesh and blood, echoing in the tranquil secret realm. The Hundred Herbs Cauldron shone brightly, its dark golden body becoming translucent, within which seemed to flow the illusory images of mountains and rivers evolving, and plants withering and flourishing. Emerald green light wafted from the cauldron's mouth, and a rich medicinal fragrance instantly filled the air. One breath was enough to make one feel as if all the meridians in one's body were unblocked, and the soul fatigue brought on by the punishment of the heart-piercing was swept away.

Refining is complete!

The moment the cauldron rang out, Lu Yu's aura surged forth. The Spirit Plant Returning to Origin Body and the Hundred Herbs Cauldron completely merged into one, becoming inseparable.

Although he could absorb the vitality of plants before, he mostly passively received or roughly guided it. Now, with the blessing of the medicine cauldron, his control over vitality has reached a level of exquisite subtlety.

With a thought, the life-giving light emanating from the exotic flowers and herbs in the surrounding secret realm surged into his body like rivers flowing into the sea. After being filtered and refined by the herb cauldron, it not only rapidly consolidated his cultivation but also broadened his meridians and nourished his soul.

"The Great Path of Herbs - The Sprout of the Great Path - The Realm of Condensation".

An ancient consciousness exploded in his mind, and a pure power of the Great Dao surged into his limbs and bones through the Hundred Herbs Cauldron.

The illusory image of Shennong looked at Lu Yu, sensing his progress. Without further hesitation, it condensed a wisp of pale green light at its fingertips and shot it directly into Lu Yu's brow: "All my life's knowledge of alchemy is contained within this. Take good care of it."

Lu Yu felt as if his mind exploded, and countless streams of information surged in like a tide!

From the taboos of combining common herbs to the refining methods of ancient spiritual plants, from basic formulas for healing and detoxification to the secrets of divine pills for rebuilding one's foundation, the information was dense and vast. He endured the throbbing pain in his soul and focused all his energy on absorbing this millennia-old wisdom of alchemy. Fine beads of cold sweat seeped from his forehead, but his eyes burned with determination, unwilling to miss a single detail.

The aura emanating from Shennong's phantom was much dimmer than before, like a candle flickering in the wind, yet it still carried a sense of satisfaction: "The cauldron has recognized its master, the elixir formula has been bestowed, my mission is mostly complete. Now, I await..."

Before the words were finished, the waterfall at the entrance to the secret realm suddenly shook violently. A figure, looking slightly disheveled, passed through the water curtain, fell into the pool, and then quickly leaped up, landing on the shore. It was Jiang Heng!

His appearance at this moment was completely different from when he was in the hospital. His casual clothes were soaked with sweat, his hair was disheveled and stuck to his cheeks, and his face showed obvious fatigue and fear. Clearly, he had exhausted himself in the process of traversing the many dangers surrounding the ruins. After all, he had devoted his life to the study of herbal medicine and was not good at combat.

But when his gaze fell upon the fading phantom of Shennong on the bluestone, he was struck dumb, frozen in place. He staggered forward a few steps, then knelt before the bluestone with a thud, bowing three times with the utmost solemnity, his voice trembling uncontrollably, choked with emotion, saying, "This unworthy junior, Jiang Heng, pays respects to the ancestor Shennong!"

As the inheritor of the Great Dao of Herbs, the excitement and awe he felt when facing the remnant soul of the ancestor who gave him the source of power were far beyond what others could match.

"Get up." The voice of Shennong's phantom was much gentler, with the kindness of an elder looking at an outstanding junior. "Your realm has fallen and your origin has been damaged, all because you saved this child. This is benevolence, and it is also in line with the principle of saving the world in our Dao."

Just as Jiang Heng was about to apologize for failing to promote the Great Dao of Herbs, he was interrupted by the phantom of Shennong.

"The Great Dao resides in the heart, not in the level of one's cultivation." The illusory figure of Shennong interrupted him, its tone turning solemn. "My time is limited, so I will make this brief. I have already passed on the Hundred Herbs Cauldron and all my life's medicinal formulas to Lu Yu."

As he spoke, a dazzling emerald green light condensed at the tip of the phantom's fingertip. The light contained the most fundamental secrets of the Great Dao of Herbs, so pure that it contained not a trace of impurity: "My remnant soul is about to dissipate, so I will give you this last trace of the origin to help you ascend the Great Dao again, and not let the inheritance be cut off."

A stream of emerald light shot into Jiang Heng's brow, causing him to tremble violently. A surge of pure, powerful herbal energy exploded within him! His cultivation level, which had plummeted after rescuing Lu Yu, began to recover rapidly. His damaged foundation was quickly repaired and strengthened, becoming even more refined and profound than in its prime! A rich emerald glow emanated from his body, his aura rising steadily. The bottleneck of his Unity Realm, which had stagnated for many years, showed signs of loosening, and he vaguely touched upon a higher realm barrier!

However, as this primordial power left his body, the illusory image of Shennong on the bluestone became transparent at a visible speed, as if it would merge into the air at any moment, and even his voice took on a somewhat ethereal quality: "I... am waiting..."

Lu Yu and Jiang Heng were both startled, instantly understanding Shennong's intention—

He was forcing himself to keep his remnant soul from dissipating, waiting for Jiang Heng to completely absorb the power of the herbal source and for Lu Yu to finish digesting the raw medicine formula. Then, he would work with Jiang Heng to help Lu Yu refine a divine medicine that harmonized multiple paths, allowing him to regain the ability to unleash the dual paths simultaneously!

Jiang Heng no longer hesitated, sat cross-legged, and focused all his efforts on refining the surging primordial power within his body, his emerald light growing ever brighter; Lu Yu also calmed his mind and accelerated the digestion of the alchemy knowledge in his mind, the Hundred Herbs Cauldron slowly rotating in his dantian, emitting a gentle halo, helping him to sort out the information channels.