337: The fifth rank has been completed, with extraordinary talent

Generally speaking, alchemists who like to set up formations during alchemy will discover the key techniques in advance, reducing the cost of trial and error.

If no formation is set up during alchemy, it will require many trials and errors before changes can be made.

However, on the other hand, which novice alchemist would consider the issue of setting up formations right from the start?

Setting up a formation at the beginning could instead lead to an imbalance of power during alchemy, making it difficult to control.

Therefore, many people generally do not set up formations when refining; only advanced alchemists do.

Entering the Fifth-Grade Alchemy Path is considered barely stepping into the advanced alchemist tier, at least in Great Xia, this is the case.

Xie Weilou’s refining had no problems at all; it was just missing one small detail. As long as this detail was resolved, he could easily step into the Fifth-Grade Alchemy Path!

“Fellow Daoist Dan’s experience is profound; Fan is impressed!”

Xie Weilou clasped his fists and bowed again. After listening to Dan Chenzi’s words, he already understood the key.

Dragon Old Freak’s alchemy notes did not contain these details. When Dragon Old Freak compiled his notes, his alchemy must have reached its peak, so he would not elaborate much on certain small details.

Dan Chenzi smiled and said, “Refining Fifth-Grade pills can be done with a formation, but it can also be done without one. However, you must draw powerful Heaven and Earth energy into the cauldron. This way, there will definitely not be too many problems when forming the pill.”

“Fan will try it now.”

Xie Weilou directly conjured his cauldron, then took out many medicinal ingredients for refining the Yuan Ling Pill, and also conjured the Taixu Spirit Fire.

Buzz!

As soon as the Taixu Spirit Fire appeared, the surrounding temperature suddenly increased.

“Hmm? This aura and pressure… Could this be the legendary Heaven and Earth Spirit Fire?”

When Dan Chenzi saw the Taixu Spirit Fire in Xie Weilou’s hand, he instantly stood up, his eyes filled with shock.

His flame was a decent beast fire, capable of devouring fire essence and continuously growing stronger.

But in front of the Heaven and Earth Spirit Fire, the so-called beast fire was simply not worth mentioning.

He had read about the Heaven and Earth Spirit Fire in the notes of Danhe Old Ancestor.

The Heaven and Earth Spirit Fire is a unique flame naturally born from Heaven and Earth, with extremely domineering and fierce power.

All other flames appear dim and lusterless in front of the Heaven and Earth Spirit Fire.

The Heaven and Earth Spirit Fire is the best flame for alchemy. Unfortunately, such a peerless item is rarely seen, let alone controlled.

But at this moment, a Heaven and Earth Spirit Fire appeared before his eyes. How could he not be shocked?

Suddenly, Dan Chenzi thought of something, and his gaze towards Xie Weilou was also filled with a hint of excitement…

Xie Weilou said no more and immediately began refining the Yuan Ling Pill.

His refining speed was extremely fast, as he had tried many times before. The current issue was the pill formation.

This time, he did not deliberately isolate or remove the Heaven and Earth spiritual energy, but instead drew more Heaven and Earth spiritual energy into the cauldron.

When this Heaven and Earth spiritual energy entered the cauldron, unlike the repulsion from pills before the Fifth-Grade, this Heaven and Earth spiritual energy perfectly integrated with the power of the medicinal ingredients and the flame, without much repulsion.

A Fifth-Grade pill, even before it is out of the cauldron, is like a baby in an embryo, needing to absorb oxygen. Then, it is born, absorbs oxygen, and integrates with Heaven and Earth.

But if you don’t let it absorb oxygen from the beginning, then even if it is born, it is destined to be deformed or to die prematurely.

In a flash.

Half an incense stick of time passed.

Xie Weilou successfully formed the pill. This time, the pill’s power was not imbalanced; instead, it integrated with the power of Heaven and Earth, perfectly forming the pill.

Buzz!

Xie Weilou flicked his sleeve, and from within the cauldron, a milky-white Yuan Ling Pill flew into his hand.

He carefully observed this Yuan Ling Pill. The pill’s grade was not very high, but it met the standard, its power was very abundant, and it was truly successfully refined.

“It’s done! Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Fan.”

Dan Chenzi saw Xie Weilou successfully refine a Fifth-Grade pill and nodded with a smile.

Xie Weilou smiled and said, “Refining one Fifth-Grade Yuan Ling Pill is not enough; I need to try refining other Fifth-Grade pills…”

He took out many medicinal ingredients and continued refining.

In the blink of an eye.

Two hours passed.

Xie Weilou refined many Fifth-Grade pills, and not a single batch failed.

Through continuous refining, practical experience, and understanding of the alchemy notes, he had already mastered the key techniques for refining Fifth-Grade pills.

The only shortcomings were the relatively small quantity and lower grade of the pills produced, but these were not major issues and could be gradually improved.

At this moment, he truly stepped into the realm of Fifth-Grade pills.

“Terrifying!”

Dan Chenzi watched from the side, his eyes filled with immense wonder.

Seeing Xie Weilou refine pills, he truly understood what a real genius was.

The Yuan Ling Pill was just the most basic among Fifth-Grade pills.

Generally speaking, refining a Yuan Ling Pill does not mean you are a Fifth-Grade alchemist; you also need to learn to refine other pills to truly enter the Fifth-Grade realm.

Xie Weilou refined a batch of Yuan Ling Pills, and his refining of other pills seemed extremely easy, understanding one thing and then all others, progressing astonishingly fast, which made Dan Chenzi feel horrified.

In the realm of alchemy, who doesn’t spend time grinding?

It was his first time seeing someone improve so quickly in alchemy. This was simply monstrous.

His cultivation being terrifying was one thing, but his alchemy talent being so terrifying as well was truly frightening.

“……”

Lin Qinghuang looked at Xie Weilou, a hint of admiration in her eyes. This guy was truly a monster.

This alchemy path, Xie Weilou deserved to walk it!

After a while.

Xie Weilou put away his cauldron and spirit fire. He looked at the table, on which lay multiple Fifth-Grade pills.

Refining Fifth-Grade pills was no longer an issue, but he still needed to consider improving the quantity and grade of the pills in the future.

Dan Chenzi cupped his fists and said, “Fellow Daoist Fan, you are truly a genius. Refining Fifth-Grade pills is no longer an issue. You only need to solve the quantity and grade of the pills, and I think you can directly attempt to break through to the Sixth-Grade at that time.”

It took him most of his life to enter the Fifth-Grade Alchemy Path, but he never expected Xie Weilou to step into it so quickly. At this rate, it probably wouldn’t take too long for him to enter the Sixth-Grade, which truly made one sigh with emotion.

Talent is indeed extremely crucial.

Effort can indeed win a thousand miles, but when you step beyond a thousand miles, you will find that those with extraordinary talent have already walked ten thousand miles away.

Xie Weilou smiled and said, “This smooth progress is largely thanks to Fellow Daoist Dan’s guidance.”

Alright!

At this moment, he also had to admit it: he was a genius, and he was meant to thrive on this path of pill consumption.

“This is still due to Fellow Daoist Fan’s extraordinary talent. If it were anyone else, no matter how much I said, they might not instantly break through.”

Dan Chenzi gave a bitter smile and waved his hand gently.

He thought for a moment and said, “Just now, I saw Fellow Daoist Fan use a Heaven and Earth Spirit Fire. Perhaps there is a way now for you to obtain the Yin-Yang Five Elements Fruit and the Star Core…”

“What way?”

Xie Weilou became quite interested.