218: Leaving Yunlan Realm

The Nether Abyss Ice Flame that Su Ling had previously obtained could originally switch between ice and fire attributes.

It was actually quite suitable for the Cultivation of this Blazing Sun Burning Refinement Method.

However, for many years, Su Ling had mainly focused on Thunder Arts and Nine Nether Secret Arts.

He hadn't paid much attention to the Nether Abyss Ice Flame.

As a result, the power of the ice flame could no longer keep up with the speed of his strength's improvement.

Su Ling wasn't in a hurry; there were plenty of spiritual items in the Sect that could improve the quality of the ice flame, so he could just find some time to exchange for some.

Moreover, he was still in the stage of attempting Alchemy, and the Nether Abyss Ice Flame was sufficient for use... Three years later.

The main hall's Formation opened wide, and several elders of the Sect stepped out.

Ye Hong had already been waiting outside with a group of fellow Disciples.

"Revered Master, your Disciple will go back to make preparations first."

Immortal Venerable Yu Xia and Immortal Venerable Huan Die were the first to take their leave, departing with their Disciples on flying boats.

"Nephew Su, if you have any free time, you can come to the Xuangang Plane to find your Senior Martial Uncle."

True Monarch Kui Wu came up to Su Ling, patted his shoulder with a chuckle, and said, "At that time, let your Senior Brother Mo Chen take you to the Thick Earth Spirit-Nurturing Plane to have some fun. That place produces many unique Body Refining spiritual materials!"

"Thank you, Senior Martial Uncle. I will definitely go."

Su Ling hurriedly bowed and replied.

Both the "Azure Heaven Thunder Treasure Talisman" and the "Nine Nether Soul Devouring True Scripture" contained Body Refining techniques.

Over the past few years, he had occasionally sparred with Mo Chen, and his view of the combat power of Body Cultivators had long since undergone a complete transformation.

Even though his Physical Body's strength was slightly greater than Mo Chen's.

When they actually fought, Mo Chen completely suppressed him.

According to Mo Chen, aside from Su Ling's Eight Forms of the Azure Dragon derived from his past life's fighting techniques, which could exert a portion of his physical strength...

...other conventional means couldn't even utilize one-tenth of his power.

If he could Cultivate with True Monarch Kui Wu for a period of time, his combat power would definitely soar.

At the very least, he would be much stronger in terms of physical attacks than he was now.

Therefore, Su Ling was quite happy about Senior Martial Uncle Kui Wu's invitation.

"Alright, once you reach the Xuangang Plane, just send a message."

True Monarch Kui Wu laughed, then bid farewell to Dao Venerable Yun Miao and Immortal Venerable Clear Ripple. "Revered Master, Junior Sister, I'm leaving now."

"Go ahead."

Dao Venerable Yun Miao nodded slightly, watching True Monarch Kui Wu and his lineage depart.

Until the flying boat vanished into the sea of clouds, she turned to look at Su Ling. "I heard you've been practicing the art of Alchemy lately?"

"Reporting to Grandmaster, your Disciple is indeed practicing it."

Su Ling replied respectfully.

"Mm, not bad."

Dao Venerable Yun Miao glanced at Clear Ripple with a faint smile and teased, "Your Revered Master looks down on this livelihood of mine, but I didn't expect you, little fellow, to be quite interested in it."

"Revered Master~~~"

Clear Ripple let out a snort, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

Su Ling didn't dare to join in on that conversation.

"The Revered Master leads you to the door, but cultivation depends on the individual."

Dao Venerable Yun Miao didn't bother with Clear Ripple and spoke seriously to Su Ling, "You don't need any overly profound methods right now. After you return, you should properly study the insights and experiences given to you by your Senior Brother Ye Hong. If one day you can refine a sixth-grade Medicinal Pill... Grandmaster will give you a grand reward."

"Your Disciple will keep your teachings in mind, Grandmaster!"

After studying Alchemy for several years, Su Ling felt that this path was broad and profound.

At this moment, he could only refine third-grade Medicinal Pills.

To refine sixth-grade Medicinal Pills, he would probably need to reach at least the Late Stage of Soul Transformation.

By that calculation, it would be at least several hundred years from now.

"This Jade Slip contains my early insights into Artifact Refining; it should be enough for you."

Dao Venerable Yun Miao took out a Jade Slip and handed it to Su Ling. "The four arts of Alchemy, Artifact Refining, Formations, and Talismans are broad and profound, with commonalities between them. There are plenty of people who have attained the Dao through them. You should experience them with your heart."

Su Ling showed a look of surprise and joy, carefully accepting the Jade Slip.

Clear Ripple's heart stirred, and she asked tentatively, "Revered Master, you aren't thinking of..."

"Hmph, you haven't inherited even a bit of my legacy, so are you not going to allow my grand-Disciple to inherit it?"

Dao Venerable Yun Miao snorted softly and said reproachfully, "If Su Ling can truly achieve something in the path of Alchemy and Artifact Refining, this Venerable will not be stingy with a mere Dao Fetus."

"Then, your Disciple thanks Revered Master on behalf of Su Ling!"

Clear Ripple didn't mind and instead pulled on her arm with a light laugh.

Previously, she had given a star dao fetus with Yin and Dark attributes as a birthday gift.

Intending for her Revered Master to exchange it for a Dao Fetus with Wind-Cloud or Fire attributes to refine an Innate Spirit Treasure that matched her Revered Master's Great Dao Law.

Unexpectedly, Su Ling's single instance of Undergoing Tribulation had caused Dao Venerable Yun Miao to have thoughts.

She wanted to use this Dao Fetus to refine an Innate Spirit Treasure suitable for Su Ling's use.

That would be much more Advanced than something like the phoenix dance nine-fierce ruler.

"Alright, go back early!"

Dao Venerable Yun Miao waved her hand, a hint of reluctance flashing in her eyes. "When the Plane War begins, I will naturally notify you to come."

"Yes, Revered Master. Please take care."

Immortal Venerable Clear Ripple took a deep breath and bowed solemnly.

Although Su Ling hadn't heard what exactly the Dao Fetus they were talking about was...

...he also roughly guessed it must be something extraordinary.

Feeling moved in his heart, he bowed deeply along with his Revered Master, Clear Ripple.

The Revered Master and Disciple then bid farewell to Immortal Venerable Rong Huo and the others, and only then did they board the illusory sea boat, reluctantly leaving Lingxi Peak... Perhaps due to the urgency of returning to make pre-war preparations, the return journey took only about ten years.

However, the Immortal Jade spent by Immortal Venerable Clear Ripple was more than double what she had used on the way there.

Along the way, aside from his daily Cultivation in the Illusory Sea Secret Realm, Su Ling spent the rest of his time basically studying the Dao of Alchemy.

During the three years he began studying the Dao of Alchemy, he used the Medicinal Pills given by his Senior Martial Uncle to exchange for many spiritual items that could improve the quality of the ice flame.

Through ten years of continuous assimilation on the road, the current Nether Abyss Ice Flame had already merged into his Purple Mansion.

Situated in the lamp at the center of his Purple Mansion, it added a lot of icy-blue light to the netherworld purple mansion.

Its power, according to Su Ling's estimation, was such that even a Spirit Transformation Cultivator would have to avoid its sharp edge.

However, the foundation of the Nether Abyss Ice Flame was, after all, a bit too low.

To go any further, it would be almost impossible unless it could devour higher-grade Heaven and Earth Spiritual Flames.

During his travels in the Yunlan Realm, Su Ling had indeed seen many high-grade spiritual flames.

It was just that the price started at at least a million Mid-Grade Spirit Stones.

He had many high-grade Medicinal Pills in his hand, but the only thing he lacked was Spirit Stones.

It wasn't very appropriate to always use the Medicinal Pills given by his Senior Martial Uncle to exchange for Spirit Stones.

Furthermore, the role of the Nether Abyss Ice Flame in his mind was that of an Alchemy fire.

If used for combat, it wasn't even as powerful as the Baleful Fire in his left eye.

"Su Ling, come out!"

A Divine Soul transmission echoed in his mind, and Su Ling hurriedly packed his things, quickly leaving the Illusory Sea Secret Realm.

What met his eyes was already the familiar blue sky and vast sea.

After more than seventy years, he had finally returned to the Canglang Plane.

"Revered Master."

Seeing Immortal Venerable Clear Ripple standing at the bow of the ship, Su Ling hurriedly stepped forward to pay his respects.

"Now that we're back, in two hundred years at most, the Plane Battlefield will open."

Immortal Venerable Clear Ripple nodded slightly and said seriously, "As my Disciple, you will certainly have to participate... Although your strength is comparable to Soul Transformation, even for Soul Transformation, the chance of falling is very high."

Before her voice had even faded, she handed a Water-Blue Jade Ring to Su Ling. "Your Senior Martial Uncle gave you many Medicinal Pills for Cultivation, so I won't give you too many more. There are some Spirit Stones inside; if you need anything, you can purchase it yourself."