Mighty Huang Pill Xiao Yan had prepared for himself was, naturally, the finest among all the pills he had refined. The higher the pill's quality, the greater the chance of advancing two stars. Moreover, this one had been refined using the Deep Sea Spirit Cauldron and with his alchemy skills, which could rival those of a Seven-Rank Alchemist, it could be considered a masterpiece.
If he took Mighty Huang Pill after advancing to Three-Star Dou Huang, he might be able to reach Five-Star directly with a bit of luck. At that point, refining the Sea Heart Flame would likely allow him to smoothly break through to the Dou Zong class. Even if he only reached Four-Star, he could simply swallow a Earth Fire Lotus Seed, and the result would be the same.
It was worth mentioning that Xiao Yan wasn't the only one in closed-door cultivation. After returning, Qing Lin also shut herself away to train. The battle in the Fallen Grounds had made her acutely aware of her lack of strength. So, shortly after returning, she threw herself into cultivation with such diligence that even Hai Bodong sighed in admiration.
During her seclusion, Xiao Yan visited her once and fed her newly-subdued Qianshui Demon Python a Spirit Pill, boosting its strength by a star. This left the Tier 5 Magic Beast rather stunned. 'Is the treatment here really this good?' It failed to notice the glare cast by the nearby Twin-Headed Flame Spirit Snake.
Having experienced this several times and now facing the risk of regressing to a mere Four or Five-Star Da Dou Shi, the Twin-Headed Snake knew very well—Xiao Yan's pills weren't really for their growth, but to let Qing Lin absorb more Dou Qi...
After more time in cultivation, Xiao Yan finally reached the peak of Two-Star Dou Huang and broke through to the Third-Star stage. However, he didn't rush to consume Mighty Huang Pill. He spent a few more days stabilizing his foundation, then retrieved the jade bottle containing the pill. Sitting cross-legged atop the Green Lotus, he swallowed the pill and guided the medicinal energy with his Nine Nether Illusion Flame.
Refining the pill's energy naturally took time, but with a Heavenly Flame assisting him, Xiao Yan had it easier than most. Within days, he had fully absorbed Mighty Huang Pill's energy. As expected, this highest-quality pill among his creations propelled him directly to Five-Star Dou Huang.
Feeling the now-fortified meridians in his body, Xiao Yan exhaled a deep breath. Just as he was about to begin refining the Sea Heart Flame, something came to mind. With a wave of his hand, he took out a cold jade box from the Nether Sea Ring. Inside lay a golden pill, within which swirled two dragon-like streams of energy.
This pill had been found in Han Feng's ring. Judging by its quality, it was definitely a Seven-Rank pill. Xiao Yan had initially wondered how someone of Han Feng's level could refine such a thing—until he found its recipe within the ring. To his surprise, it was the same recipe he had seen in Yao Lao's inheritance. Evidently, Han Feng had obtained it from the same source.
The pill was called the Yin-Yang Mysterious Dragon Pill. It didn't boost strength or offer support, but had a strange effect: it could trigger a powerful transformation in the event of severe injury or near-death. Moreover, since it used the core of a sixth-rank dragon-type beast that had died within the last seven days, it contained a trace of Dragon Aura. Anyone who consumed it might integrate that aura into themselves.
"Break and then rebuild, huh…" Xiao Yan muttered, then swallowed the Yin-Yang Mysterious Dragon Pill. Unlike others, its power wouldn't erupt immediately but would lie dormant until triggered by danger. However, upon ingestion, Xiao Yan felt a strange energy settle inside his body. After a careful examination, he realized—it was Dragon Qi.
He already had a trace of Phoenix resonance within him. Now, with the addition of Dragon Qi, his soundwave-based Dou Techniques would become even more powerful. Unfortunately, the Furious Lion Roar he currently used was already falling behind his level. He'd need more advanced sonic Dou Techniques to make the most of these enhancements.
"Looks like I'll have to start collecting sound-type Dou Techniques in the future…" Xiao Yan sighed and raised his hand. The Sea Heart Flame, wrapped in Dou Qi, floated before him. With a flick, he dissolved the energy barrier surrounding it.
"Well then, it's time to begin!"
Given his current strength, refining the Sea Heart Flame wasn't overly risky. Nonetheless, Xiao Yan made thorough preparations. As the refinement process progressed, the temperature in the secret chamber soared, eventually turning the room into a blazing furnace.
The heat even spread to the outside world, causing Xiao City to feel like midsummer despite it being winter. As time passed, Xiao Yan's Dou Qi grew stronger. At last, when the deep blue flame was fully absorbed, his aura exploded—he had crossed the Dou Huang peak and entered the realm of a One-Star Dou Zong!
With this strength, he could dominate the entire Jia Ma Empire. Even in the Black-Corner Region, he had become truly invincible. Not even a Nine-Star Dou Zong could stand against him. He might even be able to challenge a Dou Zun.
Just as he had anticipated, the refinement of the Sea Heart Flame went smoothly. The only issue was the time investment. With a clench of his fist, a deep-blue flame danced into his palm. It was a fusion of the Nine Nether Flame, Nether Poison Flame, and Sea Heart Flame. He named it the Nine Nether Illusion Heart Flame.
As he grew more accustomed to the new flame, Xiao Yan suddenly felt a strange surge within his body—an evil, burning desire spread. He immediately recognized it: a side effect of fusing Heavenly Flames.
He had experienced this before when merging the Nine Nether Flame and Nether Poison Flame, though back then it merely made him irritable. But now, it began to affect him more directly. Still, with his willpower, Xiao Yan was confident he could suppress it. All he needed was to avoid any contact with women for a while.
"Just a bit of wicked fire… I'll handle—"
Creak!
The chamber door suddenly creaked open. Qing Lin rushed in, beaming excitedly.
"Young Master! I broke through to Dou Ling!"
Although Xiao Yan had ordered no one to disturb him during this period, Qing Lin had been in secluded training when the message went out. She hadn't received it. Upon sensing he wasn't currently cultivating or refining, she entered. Xiao Yan had also temporarily dispelled the surrounding soul barrier after his breakthrough.
The moment a woman stepped into the room, the wicked fire he had just suppressed surged uncontrollably.
Even with his composure, Xiao Yan immediately realized one thing.
'Crap. I'm doomed.'
(End of Chapter)
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