357: Refining pills again

Jiang Donghua looked at the pill spinning in the warm jade bottle, its surface shimmering with three-colored halos, and even faintly emitting a subtle sense of resistance, a hint of understanding flashed in his eyes.

The baptism of the three-colored elixir lightning had already given this supreme venerable pill a trace of sentience.

He flicked his finger, and a pure Soul Power transformed into an invisible mark, quietly imprinting itself on the pill, gently soothing and restraining its nascent sentience, preventing its energy from dissipating or undergoing other anomalies.

Having completed all this, he stood up, stretching his limbs slightly, which had become stiff from prolonged sitting.

Half a month of non-stop refining, though greatly draining, felt worthwhile given the gains from success and the subtle advancements in his Soul Power under extreme pressure.

He waved his hand, collecting the green wood king cauldron, removed the layers of restrictions within the Quiet Heart Hall, and slowly walked out.

The moment the hall doors opened, several gazes that had been waiting for a long time immediately focused on him.

Led by Mu Qingxian, the Sixth and Seventh Elders, Mu Yu and Mu Yun, as well as the Seventh-Grade Intermediate Alchemy Elder, all stood respectfully outside the hall, their faces showing unconcealed excitement, reverence, and anticipation.

When they saw Jiang Donghua, though his complexion was slightly fatigued, his eyes were bright, his aura stable, and he held a jade bottle emitting a warm luster, everyone's hearts leaped to their throats.

"Senior!"

"Welcome, Senior, from your seclusion!"

The few of them quickly bowed, their voices filled with excitement.

Mu Qingxian even hurried forward, her beautiful eyes fixed on the jade bottle in Jiang Donghua's hand, her voice trembling slightly.

"Senior, was it successful?"

Jiang Donghua smiled faintly and handed over the warm jade bottle in his hand.

"I did not fail you. A three-colored supreme venerable pill, the pill has sentience, and I have sealed it; its medicinal power has not been compromised."

"Three-colored! It really is an Eighth Grade Pill with three-colored elixir lightning!"

The Alchemy Elder was so excited he almost jumped, looking at Jiang Donghua as if gazing at a deity!

His lifelong pursuit was merely to hope to touch the threshold of a Seventh-Grade High-tier, yet this Senior before him could actually refine a legendary three-colored Eighth Grade Pill!

This was simply a miracle of alchemy!

Mu Qingxian carefully took the jade bottle, feeling the immense energy and a strange sentience contained within the pill, her hands trembled slightly.

The value of this pill was simply immeasurable!

She took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the excitement in her heart, her face showing solemnity, and with both hands, she respectfully returned the jade bottle to Jiang Donghua, her tone incredibly sincere.

"Senior, this pill was personally refined by you, and it is also the reward you promised to Venerable Five Poisons; it should be personally delivered by you."

She paused, then continued.

"As for what our Sound Valley needs, Senior has already done more than enough for our Sound Valley, resolving our urgent crisis. For subsequent pills, Sound Valley is willing to exchange all the medicinal ingredients in its treasury for Senior's assistance, and would never dare to ask for more!"

Her words were extremely well-spoken, fulfilling Jiang Donghua's promise while also expressing Sound Valley's stance that they would never take advantage of Jiang Donghua's connection to Sound Valley but would rather exchange at equal value, maintaining this hard-won friendship.

Jiang Donghua nodded upon hearing this, quite pleased with Mu Qingxian's way of handling things.

He put away the jade bottle and said.

"That's fine. Where is Five Poisons?"

No sooner had he spoken than a figure from a distance practically tumbled and scrambled over; who else could it be but the Sect Master of the Five Poisons Sect?

He had been waiting anxiously from afar, and when he saw the three-colored elixir lightning, he was completely stunned, his mind a blank.

Eighth-Grade Alchemist Grandmaster! three-colored elixir lightning!

Such a person and phenomenon, which only existed in legends, actually appeared alive before him!

And he, by chance, was fortunate enough to receive a pill personally refined by this Grandmaster as a reward?!

At this moment, hearing Jiang Donghua's summons, he almost used the fastest speed of his life to rush over, and with a thud, he knelt before Jiang Donghua, his voice becoming incoherent due to extreme excitement and reverence.

"This junior is here! This junior, Five Poisons, thanks the Grandmaster for bestowing the pill!"

He was so excited he didn't know what to say.

Jiang Donghua looked at his appearance, smiled faintly, and tossed the warm jade bottle in his hand to him.

"Take it; this pill should help you break through the three-star barrier. Refine it well, and don't waste its medicinal power."

The Sect Master of the Five Poisons Sect fumbled to catch the jade bottle, and feeling the seemingly living pill inside, tears almost streamed down his face.

He clutched the jade bottle tightly to his chest, as if holding the most precious treasure in the world, and kowtowed three times heavily to Jiang Donghua.

"Grandmaster's great kindness! Five Poisons will never forget it! From now on, this junior's life belongs to the Grandmaster! Through mountains of blades and seas of fire, there will be no second thoughts!"

At this moment, the slight unease in the Sect Master of the Five Poisons Sect's heart due to Sound Valley's weakness had long vanished.

With this Eighth-Grade Alchemist Grandmaster in charge, what if Sound Valley was just an empty shell?

This Grandmaster himself was a super force capable of rivaling or even surpassing the three valleys!

To be able to cling to such a powerful figure was truly a blessing cultivated over eight lifetimes!

Mu Qingxian and the others watched this scene, their hearts filled with emotion.

The appeal of an Eighth-Grade Alchemist Grandmaster was truly terrifying.

Their gazes towards Jiang Donghua, amidst their reverence, held more gratitude and fervor.

Sound Valley was truly about to turn its fortunes around!

While the refining of the three-colored elixir lightning supreme venerable pill was a mark of success, there were still many details that could be optimized.

Had it not been his first time refining an Eighth Grade Pill, his technique still somewhat unpracticed, and his control over the timing of medicinal property fusion not yet perfect, with his combined alchemy insights from Venerable Huanhai and his First Revolution Dou Zun Peak Soul Power, it would not have been impossible to trigger a six-colored or even higher-level Pill Lightning.

"More practice is needed."

He mused inwardly, silently recording this experience.

At this moment, Mu Qingxian stepped forward, a slightly cunning smile on her face, and respectfully said.

"Senior, this junior has an impudent request; I wonder if Senior, next time you open the furnace to refine pills, could you do so outside the Quiet Heart Hall?"

"Oh?" Jiang Donghua raised an eyebrow slightly, looking at her.

"Why?"

Mu Qingxian's pretty face flushed slightly, a little embarrassed, but she still gathered her courage to explain.

"Senior, you may not know, but although the Quiet Heart Hall has the strongest barrier and can fully protect the pill, it also completely obscures the natural phenomenon of the Eighth Grade Pill Lightning."

She paused, a glimmer of anticipation in her eyes.

"If Senior could refine pills in other open areas within the valley, then when the Pill Lightning descends, and heaven and earth resonate, powerhouses within thousands of miles would surely sense it!"

"They would then know that our Sound Valley is not without a top-tier Alchemist in charge! Those forces coveting our Sound Valley would surely become more wary!"

Jiang Donghua was first stunned upon hearing this, then enlightened, and a playful smile involuntarily curved his lips.

So that's it!

This woman wanted to use the prestige of his alchemy to enhance Sound Valley's reputation and deter minor villains!

This was indeed a simple, direct, and effective method.

The deterrent power of an Eighth-Grade Alchemist Grandmaster who could trigger high-colored Pill Lightning was sometimes even greater than that of a Half-Saint powerhouse!

After all, a Half-Saint might be a lone wolf, but an Eighth-Grade Alchemist Grandmaster meant being able to easily befriend and mobilize countless powerhouses!

"Heh heh, a good plan indeed."

Jiang Donghua chuckled lightly, not feeling displeased, but rather thinking that Mu Qingxian had truly racked her brains for the sect.

This small favor, for him, was merely a trivial matter, yet it could help Sound Valley stabilize its situation; why not do it?

"Very well, next time I refine pills, let's choose your Sound Valley's Tianyin Terrace."

Jiang Donghua casually designated a place that sounded quite grand.

Mu Qingxian was overjoyed upon hearing this and quickly bowed in salute.

"Many thanks, Senior, for your assistance!"

The news quickly spread within Sound Valley's core leadership.

When the Seventh-Grade Intermediate Alchemy Elder and the two Seventh-Grade Low-tier Guest Elders learned that this mysterious Senior Donghua was not only a Dou Zun of extraordinary strength but also an Eighth-Grade Alchemist Grandmaster who could trigger three-colored elixir lightning, and was willing to refine pills publicly, the three of them were so excited they almost fainted!

For Alchemists like them, who considered alchemy their lifelong pursuit, what an immense opportunity it was to personally witness an Eighth-Grade Alchemist Grandmaster refining pills?!

It was almost comparable to obtaining a Seventh-Grade High-tier Pill Formula!

A few days later, in the core area of Sound Valley, the towering Tianyin Terrace, which usually served for sect ceremonies and martial arts practice, was cleaned spotlessly.

Jiang Donghua sat cross-legged in the center of the high platform, the green wood king cauldron standing before him.

Below the platform, Mu Qingxian, the Sixth and Seventh Elders, and the three trembling Alchemy Elders all held their breath, their eyes fixed intently on the platform.

Many core disciples of Sound Valley were also permitted to observe from a safe distance, their faces filled with reverence and anticipation.

Jiang Donghua ignored the many gazes below, his mind serene.

With a thought, flames once again surged!

The blue flames sometimes coiled around the Medicine Cauldron like spiritual snakes, sometimes bloomed in layers like lotus flowers, and sometimes transformed into countless dense fiery threads, precisely enveloping and calcining each medicinal ingredient.

The color of the flames was deep and pure, pulsating as if alive, emitting an indescribable beauty and powerful energy fluctuations.

"Beautiful, such beautiful flames!"

The Seventh-Grade Intermediate Alchemy Elder gazed blankly, muttering to himself.

"Indeed, it's the control of a Spirit Realm Soul! The refining temperature for each medicinal ingredient is precise to the smallest detail! Is this the realm of an Eighth-Grade Grandmaster?"

The other two Guest Elders were even more captivated, wishing they could engrave every detail into their minds.

For them, this was not just an alchemy session, but a feast of art, a baptism of the soul!

Mu Qingxian looked at the calm and composed figure on the high platform and the mesmerizing blue flames, a relieved smile appearing on her lips.

When the Pill Lightning descends again, echoing through the clouds, it will be the moment for Sound Valley to announce to the entire Central Plains what kind of existence stands behind it!