656: Danxia Peak

Inside the Secret Chamber.

Yao Delong withdrew his finger, as if he had only done a trivial little thing.

The light of the mountain river sun moon cauldron restrained itself, and the cauldron lid opened.

A longan-sized Medicinal Pill, round as jade throughout its body and with nine clear, mysterious golden pill patterns wound around its surface, was quietly suspended within!

The rich pill fragrance had almost transformed into a physical multi-colored mist!

Seventh-rank Peak! god-shattering pill! Nine-turn pill patterns! Perfect quality!

Yao Delong took out a top-grade Warm Jade bottle and carefully placed the Medicinal Pill into it.

He handed it to Cang Yunyao, who had long been stunned speechless by that "lightning-wiping" feat just now, her beautiful eyes shimmering with extraordinary light.

“Senior Sister,” Yao Delong said with a solemn expression,

“The medicinal power of this pill is extraordinarily domineering. I suggest you wait until your cultivation reaches the Late Stage Soul Transformation and your Foundation is incredibly solid before taking it!

At that time, combined with your own accumulation, you will have over a ninety percent chance of breaking through to the Perfected Spirit Transformation Stage in one go!”

He warned in a serious tone, “Remember! Before then, you must never be greedy for progress and try to force a Breakthrough in your Realm!

Otherwise, the medicinal backlash will not only be unhelpful but will instead become a shackle for your future Breakthroughs to higher Realms! Foundation! You must build a solid Foundation!”

Where was the slightest hint of Cang Yunyao's previous wildness and coquettishness?

As if holding a rare treasure, she took the god-shattering pill—which was surrounded by nine golden patterns and emitted a vast aura—with utmost solemnity.

Feeling the terrifying energy contained within, her heart surged with emotion!

“Don't worry, Junior Brother!”

She looked up at Yao Delong, her eyes filled with gratitude, trust, and an unprecedented reliance.

“This Servant will definitely remember your words! I will Cultivate well, solidify my Foundation, and never let this pill go to waste!”

As she spoke, she couldn't help herself. She stood on her tiptoes and, on Yao Delong's slightly pale cheek,

“Smack,” she gave him a kiss, leaving a clear lip print, and said sweetly: “Junior Brother is the best!”

Feeling the moisture on his cheek, Yao Delong smiled helplessly and casually gave that incredibly elastic water-snake waist a gentle squeeze.

“Alright, the pill has been given. your husband has other important matters, so I'll be going first. Consolidate your cultivation well, and remember, the Foundation!”

“Mm-hmm! I know!” Cang Yunyao nodded obediently, like a submissive little wife.

Just then, the System's notification sound quietly rang in Yao Delong's mind:

【Ding! Detected a significant positive change in the target 'Cang Yunyao's' perception of the host!】

【Ding! Cang Yunyao's Favorability +10!】

【Ding! Current Favorability: 92 (Deep and Passionate Affection)!】

“92 already...” Yao Delong understood in his heart. This pill and the shock of “wiping the lightning” had an outstanding effect!

He didn't stay any longer, transforming into a slightly dim but still swift fiery-red stream of light, racing towards the direction of Pill Cloud Peak.

Cang Yunyao stood at the entrance of her Immortal Cave, watching the stream of light disappear into the horizon with affection in her beautiful eyes.

She tightly gripped the jade bottle in her hand, feeling the Divine Pill inside that could change her path of Dao, her heart full of warmth and infinite expectations for the future.

The fiery-red stream of light pierced the sky above Pill Cloud Peak, landing precisely outside the grand and ancient main hall that was permeated with a faint medicinal fragrance.

Yao Delong's Divine Thought swept through like a breeze, only to find the hall empty, with only the residual warmth of the Pill Furnace lingering.

“Eh?” His brows twitched slightly, and his Divine Thought instantly expanded, covering most of Pill Cloud Peak.

He immediately perceived that on the broad martial arts square halfway up the mountain, hundreds of auras were gathered at this moment!

Pill Cloud Peak Disciples, deacons, and even several Alchemy Elders with deep auras were all sitting cross-legged on the ground in an orderly fashion, in absolute silence.

Everyone's gaze was focused on the temporarily constructed jade high platform in the center of the square.

On the high platform, an old man with white hair and a youthful complexion, wearing a simple grey Daoist robe, sat cross-legged.

His voice was calm yet every word was a gem, clearly entering the ears of everyone present. It was none other than the Dan Chenzi—Dan Tatsuko!

He was profoundly analyzing the principles of the Dao of Alchemy regarding "mutual generation and restraint of medicinal properties" and "micro-manipulation of heat," citing classics and pointing directly to the Origin.

Dan Tatsuko seemed to sense something. During a gap in his explanation of a key point, his gaze seemingly unintentionally glanced toward the direction where Yao Delong had landed.

He nodded slightly in acknowledgment and then continued to immerse himself in the exposition of the Dao of Alchemy.

Yao Delong landed silently at the edge of the square and found a prayer mat in a corner to sit down.

Dan Tatsuko's insights into the Dao of Alchemy were indeed broad and profound, deeply understanding the natural principles of the Dao of Alchemy. Many of his viewpoints made Yao Delong nod inwardly.

However, with his current attainment of being able to easily refine eighth-rank pills and even attract Void Refining level Lightning Tribulations,

these fundamental yet advanced "principles" had a negligible effect on his actual improvement.

He was more like reviewing the old to know the new, savoring the pure charm of the Dao of Alchemy.

About an hour later.

Dan Tatsuko slowly stopped speaking, and the residual dao rhyme on the high platform seemed to melt into the medicinal fragrance permeating the air.

“Today's lecture ends here. After you return, each of you should comprehend and digest what you have gained today. Do not be greedy and try to take in more than you can chew.”

“Peak Revered Master!” “This Disciple still has things I don't understand...” Several Disciples and Elders below immediately couldn't wait to ask questions and resolve their doubts.

Dan Tatsuko waved his hand gently: “Today, comprehending the Dao is the priority. For specific difficulties, Elder Li will be responsible for answering them.”

He pointed to an old man with an equally profound aura below the stage. Although everyone felt regret, they also knew the Peak Revered Master must have important matters, so they all turned to Elder Li.

Dan Tatsuko then floated down the stage, with a gentle smile on his face, walking straight towards Yao Delong.

“Delong, how do you have the time to run to my Pill Cloud Peak today? Could it be that you have new Alchemy problems to discuss with me?”

There was appreciation in Dan Tatsuko's eyes. He knew that Yao Delong's talent and achievements in the Dao of Alchemy had long surpassed his peers.

Yao Delong stood up, a rare hint of shyness appearing on his face as he scratched his head:

“Junior Martial Uncle Dan, this Disciple has come today to ask for a favor.” He got straight to the point,

“This Disciple's cultivation has now reached the Perfected Spirit Transformation Stage, and I am preparing to break through that Void Refining Bottleneck.

I heard Revered Master mention that Junior Martial Uncle has a precious pill in your possession that assists in Breakthroughs... That's why Delong has thick-skinnedly ventured to come and request the pill.”

“Oh?” A sharp light flashed in Dan Tatsuko's eyes. He carefully sensed Yao Delong's aura; although the other party deliberately restrained it,

the mana fluctuations, which were as condensed and deep as an abyss and perfectly flawlessly integrated, still caused his heart to shake violently!

How was this an ordinary Perfected Spirit Transformation Stage? This was clearly having reached the ultimate end of the Soul Transformation Stage!

“Good! Good! Good!” Dan Tatsuko said 'good' three times in a row, his face full of gratification as he patted Yao Delong's shoulder heavily.

“To have such a Prodigy-like cultivation talent is truly the blessing of our Yin Yang Sect! However,”

He changed the subject with a senior's concern, “The path of the Dao of Alchemy is equally vast and infinite. You must never neglect it because of your progress in cultivation.

That is the precious Legacy left to you by Senior Brother Medicine Daoist, and it is also where your Foundation lies!”

“This Disciple understands! I will respectfully follow Junior Martial Uncle's teachings!” Yao Delong nodded solemnly, his expression serious. His persistence in the Dao of Alchemy was also deep in his bones.

“Mm.” Dan Tatsuko stroked his long beard with satisfaction, “Since you have achieved such success, I presume your Dao of Alchemy has not fallen behind either.

The 'void refining pill' you want, although it is a Medium Grade eighth-rank pill and quite precious, its refining difficulty should not be a problem for you, who can attract eight-colored pill lightning.”