779: Chapter 779 Lu Xueqi and Biyao (158)

The surface of the altar was engraved with dense, intricate runes that were layered upon one another, dizzyingly complex.

At each of the four corners of the altar stood a stone pillar a zhang high, carved with lifelike Dragon patterns. The patterns on the four pillars were all different, corresponding to the four celestial phenomena of wind, rain, thunder, and lightning.

In the very center of the altar was a groove perfectly sized to hold five fragments.

Immortal Master Xuanqing pointed to the altar and said, "This is the Five Elements Fusion Formation left behind by our Qingyun Sect Ancestral Master. This Formation is specifically designed to fuse the power of the Five Elements. If you perform the fragment Fusion on the altar, the power of the Formation will help you shoulder most of the backlash, greatly reducing the risk of the Fusion."

Su Han examined the altar carefully, sensing the aura it emitted. The altar gave him a strange feeling; it seemed like some ancient Formation, yet also like a powerful Magical Artifact, and it possessed an indescribable quality, as if the altar itself were alive.

"However," Immortal Master Xuanqing's tone shifted, "even with the help of the Five Elements Fusion Formation, your cultivation is still somewhat insufficient. Although there are only three minor Realms between the Early Stage Soul Transformation Stage and the Peak Soul Transformation Stage, the difference in the amount of spiritual energy is more than tenfold. The spiritual energy required to fuse the fragments is equivalent to the entire pool of spiritual energy of a Peak Soul Transformation Stage Cultivator. Your current spiritual energy is less than one-fifth; it is simply not enough."

Su Han frowned. Insufficient spiritual energy was a very realistic problem. Cultivation could be improved gradually, but time waited for no one. The Seal of the Nether Cold Abyss could shatter at any moment; how could he have the time to slowly Cultivate to the Peak Soul Transformation Stage?

Immortal Master Xuanqing seemed to discern Su Han's anxiety and smiled slightly, saying, "Do not worry. Since I have called you here, I naturally have a way to solve this problem."

He took a small bottle from his Storage Ring and handed it to Su Han. The bottle was only the size of a thumb, completely snow-white, and made of unknown Materials. A Talisman was attached to the bottle, and the runes on it emitted a faint golden light.

Su Han took the bottle and asked in confusion, "Grand Elder, what is this?"

"Chaos Spirit Liquid," Immortal Master Xuanqing said. "This is the top-tier Spirit Medicine of the Cultivation World, containing the purest Chaos Power. Consuming one drop can raise a Soul Transformation Stage Cultivator's cultivation by one minor Realm. There are three drops in here, enough for you to raise your cultivation to the Peak Soul Transformation Stage."

Su Han widened his eyes, looking at the small bottle in his hand in disbelief. One drop could raise his cultivation by a minor Realm? He had never even heard of such Spirit Medicine.

Fairy Yuehua was also shocked. She had cultivated for hundreds of years to reach the Peak Nascent Soul Stage from the Golden Core Stage and knew well the difficulty of Cultivate. If such Spirit Medicine truly existed, wouldn't cultivation be too simple?

Immortal Master Xuanqing saw their confusion and explained, "Not everyone can use the Chaos Spirit Liquid. Only a Cultivator with a Chaos Dao Body can absorb the Chaos Power within the liquid. If a Cultivator with a different Physique consumes it, not only will it have no effect, but they will also suffer shattered Meridians and total destruction of body and soul due to the erosion of the Chaos Power. Therefore, this Spirit Medicine is extremely rare in the Cultivation World and almost never circulates."

Su Han suddenly understood. So, the Chaos Spirit Liquid was custom-made for him.

"Grand Elder, where did you obtain this Spirit Medicine?" Su Han asked curiously.

Immortal Master Xuanqing smiled slightly and said, "This was left to me by my Master. He said that in the future, a Cultivator with a Chaos Dao Body would come to the Qingyun Sect, and I should give the Spirit Medicine to him. Now it seems that who my Master spoke of is you."

Su Han felt a shiver in his heart. Immortal Master Xuanqing's Master must have been a figure from tens of thousands of years ago. That Senior had actually foreseen today's events tens of thousands of years ago; such predictive ability was simply inconceivable.

"Thank you, Grand Elder." Su Han bowed respectfully.

Immortal Master Xuanqing waved his hand and said, "No need to thank me. The safety of the Cultivation World cannot be shouldered by one person alone. All I can do is help you raise your cultivation and reduce the risk of the Fusion. The one who must truly shoulder the responsibility is yourself."

He paused and continued, "You may consume the Chaos Spirit Liquid right here, and I will be your Protector. Once you reach the Peak Soul Transformation Stage, we will begin fusing the fragments."

Su Han nodded, sat cross-legged beside the altar, opened the Talisman on the small bottle, and poured out one drop of Chaos Spirit Liquid.

The Spirit Liquid was golden, crystal clear, and exuded a rich aura of Chaos. Su Han dripped the Spirit Liquid into his mouth, and a warm power instantly surged into his body, flowing through his Meridians to his entire body.

This power was not violent like ordinary Spirit Medicine; rather, it was very gentle, like spring rain nourishing everything silently. The Chaos Power circulated within his body, constantly absorbing the energy from the Spirit Liquid, and his cultivation rose at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Su Han closed his eyes and immersed himself in Cultivate.

Immortal Master Xuanqing stood to the side, watching Su Han quietly, a glimmer of anticipation flashing in his eyes.

Fairy Yuehua and Master Wanjian also stood guard nearby, not daring to even breathe loudly, for fear of disturbing Su Han.

Time passed second by second. The aura on Su Han's body grew stronger, and the golden light grew brighter. The spiritual energy within him grew frantically, his Meridians expanded continuously, and his Dantian was constantly filled.

One day later, Su Han achieved a Breakthrough to the Middle Stage Soul Transformation Stage.

Three days later, Su Han achieved a Breakthrough to the Late Stage Soul Transformation Stage.

Seven days later, Su Han achieved a Breakthrough to the Peak Soul Transformation Stage.

The three drops of Chaos Spirit Liquid were completely used up.

Su Han opened his eyes, golden light flickering within them, and his entire being exuded a powerful aura. He stood up, stretched his body, and felt filled with power from head to toe.

Peak Soul Transformation Stage; he had finally reached this Realm.

Immortal Master Xuanqing nodded with satisfaction and said, "Very good. Your Foundation is solid, and there are no signs of instability after the Breakthrough. Now, we can begin fusing the fragments."

Su Han walked onto the altar and placed the five fragments into the groove in the center of the altar. The five fragments fit into the groove perfectly, seamless, as if it had been designed for them in the first place.

Immortal Master Xuanqing stood beside the altar and formed hand Seals. The runes on the altar began to light up, and patterns of light flowed across the surface of the altar, becoming brighter and more complex. The stone pillars at the four corners of the altar also began to glow, and the Dragon patterns on the pillars seemed to come alive, moving along the pillars.

The Five Elements Fusion Formation was activated.

Su Han took a deep breath, circulated his Chaos Power, and placed his hands on the five fragments.

Golden Chaos Power surged into the fragments, and the five fragments vibrated simultaneously, emitting a humming sound. Five different colored rays of light shot out from the fragments—red, blue, gold, green, and blue—interweaving in the air to form a magnificent rainbow. (End of chapter)