The third stage, the Profound Stage!
Ning Fan followed the Pill Sovereign into the heavenly dwelling of the third stage. As the Pill Sovereign waved his hand, the mirage clouds changed and the entire illusory realm turned into a world of flames.
The ground was full of cracks, and under the cracks was surging magma.
There were ten suns hanging in the sky. Even a Void Refinement cultivator would find it hard to endure the scorching heat of this place.
"This is an illusion realm specially designed to test one's alchemy skills. Refining pills here can save a lot of time. According to the test standard of the Profound Gate, as long as you can concoct a Fifth Revolution Pill, you will be able to pass the test. It's very easy for you to pass the test. However, this old man wants to take a closer look at what realm has your pill refinement mastery reached. I hope you can give it your all. "
The Pill Sovereign looked at Ning Fan with a faint smile. His murky eyes were filled with anticipation.
He had set his sights too high and did not accept any disciples. It was only after meeting Ning Fan that the thought of accepting him as a disciple rose in his mind.
Unfortunately, Ning Fan already had the Old Devil as his master. Thus, the Pill Sovereign had no choice but to give up the thought of taking him as his disciple.
Ning Fan bowed respectfully. His intent realm transformed into a cauldron, condensing into a gigantic black cauldron.
He clawed his hands in all directions, and the magma on the ground immediately boiled, surging with even more blazing flames.
The flames of the Earth Flame Lava slowly warmed up the pill cauldron. Ning Fan flicked his finger and a jade platform appeared in front of him. On it were many fifty thousand years old spiritual herbs.
The Pill Emperor's eyes swept across those elixirs indifferently and nodded in satisfaction.
"These are the medicinal ingredients needed to concoct the Void Inquiry Pill. The Void Inquiry Pill is a Mid Grade Sixth Revolution Pill. It's not easy to concoct. In the Rain World, there are no more than three people who can concoct this pill other than you and me … Start concocting it. Let this old man see your current pill refinement technique and also let all the cultivators in the Rain World witness it! If the Rain Emperor knows that your alchemy skills are impressive, he won't easily make a move on you in the future! "
The Pill Sovereign waved his sleeves, and the entire illusory realm suddenly shook. A huge inverted copper mirror suddenly appeared in the sky.
At the same time, a fiery light flashed in the Rain God Palace and a bronze mirror also appeared.
What was reflected in the bronze mirror was the scene of Ning Fan concocting pills in the illusory realm.
The Pill Sovereign's action was to announce Ning Fan's Mid Grade Sixth Revolution Pill Refinement Technique to the entire world!
Including Ning Fan, there were a total of eight Sixth Revolution Pill Refinement Masters in Rain World. If Ning Fan could concoct a Void Inquiry Pill, his pill refinement mastery would at least be ranked within the top five in the Rain World!
Today, the Pill Sovereign was present. He could already tell that the Rain Sovereign had ordered Revered Ming to spy on Ning Fan.
He did not know why the Rain Sovereign was against Ning Fan. From his point of view, if the Rain Sovereign knew that Ning Fan was a genius in pill refinement, perhaps the Rain Sovereign would dispel his hostility towards Ning Fan because of his pill refinement.
Ning Fan raised his head and looked at the huge copper mirror that was hanging upside down in the sky. Then, he sighed softly.
He could tell that the Alchemy Emperor had good intentions. He cupped his fists and bowed to the Alchemy Emperor. The Alchemy Emperor smiled and waved his hand, indicating that there was no need to stand on ceremony.
In the Rain God Palace, all the old monsters shifted their gazes towards the copper mirror. All of them were quite interested in watching Ning Fan concoct pills.
Some of the old monsters swept a glance at Ning Fan. When they noticed that the medicinal ingredients Ning Fan used were all fifty thousand years old spiritual herbs, their eyes widened in shock.
"A fifty thousand-year-old spirit herb! Rumor has it that Marquis White Robe is the eighth Sixth Revolution Pill Refinement Master in Rain World. As expected, he is going to refine a Sixth Revolution Pill today! "
"Tsk, tsk, tsk. His bone age is only nine hundred years but he's already a Sixth Revolution Pill Master. Marquis White Robe's pill refinement talent is really rare in this world. He might be the next Pill Sovereign of our Rain World in the future!"
Most of the old monsters present at the scene were at the Void Refinement Realm. Naturally, they could not underestimate a Sixth Revolution Pill Refinement Master.
Only an elderly man in green robes wore a proud and aloof expression. He shook his head and said disapprovingly.
"The next Pill Sovereign? Hehe. It's true that Marquis White Robe has remarkable abilities but he might not necessarily be able to go far in the Dao of Pill Refinement. This man has become a Sixth Revolution Pill Master at such a young age. His talent is not bad. However, he has killed too many people and his devil heart is hard to temper. I'm afraid he won't have any hope of attaining the Mid Sixth Revolution Pill Refinement Realm in his lifetime! "
As soon as the elderly man's voice fell, everyone turned to look at him. The person who spoke was actually the sect master of the Five Elements Sect, Qing Yuanzi.
Qing Yuanzi was a Low Grade Sixth Revolution Pill Master. He had always been sought after by others and he was extremely arrogant.
Recently, he had even touched the bottleneck of the Mid Sixth Revolution Pill Refinement Realm. He claimed that he could advance his pill refinement realm within one hundred years.
He concluded that it was impossible for Ning Fan to attain the Mid Sixth Revolution Pill Refinement Realm in his lifetime. As soon as he said that, many old monsters agreed with him and nodded their heads inwardly.
The Dao of Pill Refinement emphasized one's temperament the most. Ning Fan was a devil cultivator who had killed countless people. Thus, it was reasonable to say that it would be difficult for him to attain the Mid Sixth Revolution Pill Refinement Realm.
There were also some old monsters who looked at Qing Yuanzi with a strange expression. Their thoughts were elsewhere.
Qing Yuanzi's temperament was extremely bad but he was not a fool either. He clearly knew that Ning Fan was not someone to be trifled with but he still spoke rudely and made him lose face. Was he secretly instructed by someone …?
The Five Elements Sect had always been very close to the Fifth Prince, Yun Zhongyan … Could it be that Yun Zhongyan had instructed Qing Yuanzi to say those words?
Some old monsters secretly glanced at Yun Zhongyan. However, they saw a hint of delight hidden in Yun Zhongyan's eyes. He even gave Qing Yuanzi a praising look …
Needless to say, the reason why Qing Yuanzi said those words to disgust Ning Fan was most likely because of Yun Zhongyan's instruction.
After Qing Yuanzi ridiculed Ning Fan, he felt delighted.
Just as his voice fell, one of the old monsters exclaimed in surprise.
"These are … These are the medicinal ingredients for the Void Inquiry Pill! Marquis White Robe is concocting the Void Inquiry Pill?! "
The person who spoke was an elderly man in white robes. He was standing under a bronze mirror, carefully observing the tufts of spiritual herbs on the jade platform in the mirror.
He was the valley master of the Flowing Cloud Valley. He was just half a step away from breaking through to the Absolute Void Stage.
Flowing Cloud Valley was one of the Thirteen Sects of the Central State. As the Valley Master of Flowing Cloud Valley, his words naturally carried a lot of weight.
At the moment, he was holding a scroll of pill recipe in his hand. He was carefully comparing each tufts of spiritual herbs. He was even more convinced that what Ning Fan was concocting was a Mid Grade Sixth Revolution Pill – the Void Inquiry Pill!
"Marquis White Robe is actually preparing to concoct Void Inquiry Pills? Could it be that Marquis White Robe has already broken through to the Mid Grade Sixth Revolution Pill Refinement Realm? "
"Didn't Fellow Daoist Qing Yun say that Marquis White Robe has no fate to break through to the Mid Grade Sixth Revolution Pill Refinement Realm?"
Some of the old monsters looked at Qing Yun Zi strangely. Qing Yun Zi's face immediately turned red and he snorted coldly. "Even though Marquis White Robe used the Void Inquiry Pill's medicinal ingredients, he might not necessarily be a Mid Sixth Revolution Pill Master. He definitely can't concoct this Void Inquiry Pill! "
As soon as Qing Yun Zi finished speaking, a few other old freaks suddenly exclaimed in shock.
"What … what level of flame is this?!"
"Level 5 Earth Vein Demonic Flame? Grade 6 Mortal Void Void Fire? No, no … this is a Seventh Grade Immortal Void Fire! "
"Marquis White Robe's pill refining fire is actually an Immortal Void flame?! What kind of flame is this? It is actually stronger than ordinary Immortal Void flames. Why have I never heard of this kind of black flame before …? "
Qing Yun Zi glanced at them from the corner of his eyes. This time, it was the three old men of the Wei Chen Sect who spoke out in shock.
The reason why they were shocked was because Ning Fan had already summoned the black flame in the copper mirror and started to concoct the pill!
That black flame was the fusion of twenty-four types of Heavenly Cold Flames and Earth Flames. Its grade was comparable to a High Grade Seventh Grade Immortal Void Flame!
"How can his spiritual flame be so strong …?" Qing Yun Zi was so shocked that he could not utter a word.
In the illusory realm, Ning Fan was unaware of the discussions in the outside world. His mind was as calm as still water as he began to concoct the pill.
He summoned the cauldron of intent realm. He released the black flame. He inserted tufts of spiritual herbs into the pill refinement process and released a powerful medicine soul power!
At the moment when he released his medicine soul power, his body glowed with a mysterious black light. His aura was extraordinary.
In the entire illusory realm, countless black butterflies suddenly appeared. All of them were formed by his medicine soul!
Qing Yun Zi could clearly feel the strength of his medicine soul even though he was separated by the copper mirror.
Qing Yuanzi's smile froze on his face.
He stared at the copper mirror and Ning Fan in disbelief. Even his voice trembled a little. "Sixth Revolution … Mid Grade Sixth Revolution medicine soul!"
He asserted that Ning Fan would never be able to break through to the Mid Grade Sixth Revolution Pill Refinement Realm in his lifetime. However, the current Ning Fan was already a Mid Grade Sixth Revolution Pill Refinement Master!
"Fellow Daoist Qing Yun, it seems like your judgment is a little poor." Some of the old monsters looked at Qing Yun Zi and said with a meaningful smile.
Immediately, Qing Yun Zi felt that his face had been greatly damaged and he was too ashamed to show his face.
The facts had proven that Ning Fan's temperament was completely suitable to cultivate the Pill Island. The one whose temperament was not qualified seemed to be Qing Yun Zi …
It was not easy to concoct a Void Inquiry Pill. An ordinary Mid Grade Sixth Revolution Pill Refinement Master would need to spend at least one and a half years to concoct a Void Inquiry Pill.
The quality of Ning Fan's flame was obviously higher than everyone else's. Moreover, the medicinal cauldron was formed from the Second Step Intent Realm. Thus, his speed of concoction was far beyond that of ordinary old monsters.
Even so, the entire pill concoction process still took half a month.
It was not Ning Fan's first time concocting a Void Inquiry Pill. He was already very familiar with the process.
Half a month later, Ning Fan patted the lid of the cauldron and took out a Void Inquiry Pill that he had successfully concocted.
At this moment, the expressions of all the old monsters of the Rain God Palace changed!
The facts had proven that Ning Fan was not only a Sixth Revolution Pill Refinement Master but also a Mid Grade Sixth Revolution Pill Refinement Master!
He was so young but his pill refinement mastery had already reached such a level. In the near future, it would not be difficult for him to become the next Pill Sovereign!
The next Pill Sovereign!
Even the Rain Sovereign was a little moved. A genius in the Dao of Pill like Ning Fan would play a crucial role in the prosperity of the Rain World.
Ning Fan's talent in the Dao of Pill Refinement was astonishing. If he becomes a Seventh Revolution Pill Refinement Master one day, the Rain Sovereign might even beg him for a few Seventh Revolution Pills in order to become an immortal …
"This young man has the Black Devil Clan's background and he possesses the Indestructible Fire Body. His talent in the Dao of Pill Refinement is even more terrifying … If he isn't the person who will stop me from becoming an immortal, I must rope him in. I must never offend him!" The Rain Sovereign's eyes flashed with determination.
Since he had successfully concocted the Void Inquiry Pill, logically speaking, Ning Fan had already passed the profound trial. However, both Ning Fan and the Pill Sovereign did not leave the illusory realm even after a long time.
Inside the illusory realm, Ning Fan kept the remaining spiritual herbs and sealed the Void Inquiry Pill that he had just concocted. Then, he cupped his fists respectfully towards the Pill Sovereign. "Elder Li, please guide me!"
Even though Ning Fan had an unyielding character, he was not a conceited person.
The Pill Sovereign was a senior in the Dao of Pill Refinement. He was very willing to learn from the Pill Sovereign.
However, the Pill Sovereign closed his eyes and stroked his white beard. Then, he revealed a regretful expression. "Even though there are some flaws, there aren't many of them anymore … It has only been a dozen years since we last met and your pill refinement mastery has actually reached such a level. If I have another one thousand years, I'm afraid I won't be able to catch up to you anymore … Indeed, the younger generation will surpass the older in time …"
Ning Fan lowered his head respectfully, looking like he was listening to the Pill Sovereign's teachings without interrupting.
The look of approval in the Pill Sovereign's eyes became even more intense. The outside world had heard that Ning Fan was a person who killed people without mercy and considered everyone beneath him. However, in the Pill Sovereign's opinion, Ning Fan was just a person who had a true temperament and was someone who valued courtesy and gratitude.
Profound cultivators, devil cultivators, demon cultivators … These were not important at all.
The Pill Sovereign raised his hand and patted Ning Fan's shoulder hesitantly. His eyes were filled with kindness as if he was looking at Ning Fan like a junior.
"You … Very good …"
Ning Fan's body tensed up. He had never been so close to any senior before. He was born without parents and his foster father never treated him well. Besides, the Old Devil was a disrespectful old man … This was the first time someone patted his shoulder and praised him …
You … Very good …
An indescribable feeling rose in Ning Fan's heart. His heart was filled with bitterness but also warmth.
He thought of the Old Devil, his missing mother and the cold and indifferent Yun Tianjue …
Perhaps, he could have been like an ordinary person who could enjoy the care, protection and praise of his elders.
However, fate had played a joke on him from the very beginning, forcing him to face everything on his own. He had to grit his teeth and persevere.
"Are you willing to follow me …?" The Pill Sovereign's eyes were filled with anticipation. Once again, he expressed his intention to accept Ning Fan as his disciple.
"I already have a master." Ning Fan said apologetically.
"Ai …" The Pill Sovereign heaved a long sigh. He felt a little disappointed but also a little envious.
He envied the Old Devil for having such a good disciple …
"Ning Fan, your pill refinement technique is about to break through to the High Grade Sixth Revolution. I want to give you a big gift. I just don't know if you dare to accept it or not!"
"What big gift?" Ning Fan's eyes lit up.
"Do you want to see with your own eyes how to break through to the Seventh Revolution?!"
The Pill Sovereign's eyes turned serious. The aura force of his medicine soul spread out from his body. Clearly, his power had already reached the Seventh Revolution!
Currently, the Pill Sovereign's pill refinement technique was still at the Peak Grade Sixth Revolution. However, after many years of traveling in seclusion, he was already able to break through to the Seventh Revolution a few years ago.
He had been suppressing his pill refinement realm and did not achieve a breakthrough just to let Ning Fan witness what it looked like when a Seventh Revolution Pill Refinement Master achieved a breakthrough!
"My medicine soul is the soul of the divine tree!"
The Pill Sovereign's medicine soul spread out. Suddenly, a gigantic tree grew from the ground. It was black with a hint of purple!
The black color had become extremely faint while the purple color had become extremely transparent.
Sixth Revolution Profound, Seventh Revolution Purple … All the cultivators of the Rain God Palace turned pale with fright when they saw the scene in the bronze mirror.
Even the Rain Sovereign himself rose to his feet. He quickly left the throne and rushed to the bronze mirror. He stared at the scene in the mirror excitedly!
"The Pill Sovereign's pill refinement technique is about to break through to the Seventh Revolution!"
Seventh Revolution!
Seventh Revolution!!
Seventh Revolution!!
The first Seventh Revolution Pill Refinement Master of the Rain World was about to appear. How could the Rain Sovereign not be happy?!
Qing Yuanzi looked at the bronze mirror enviously while feeling shocked.
It was said that when a Seventh Revolution Pill Master made a breakthrough, he would trigger a soul transformation, borrowing the soul energy of heaven and earth to reconstruct his medicine soul!
Usually, when a Seventh Revolution Pill Master was about to make a breakthrough, they would not allow anyone to stay in the vicinity to prevent others from taking away the soul power of heaven and earth, which would affect the effect of the medicine soul reconstruction.
The Pill Sovereign was about to break through to the Seventh Revolution Realm but he asked Ning Fan to stay at the side and observe. He was not worried that Ning Fan would take away his soul power of heaven and earth at all.
To him, observing a Seventh Revolution Pill Master's breakthrough at such a close distance was an incomparably great opportunity!
If he could secretly seize the Heaven and Earth Soul Energy of some Pill Emperors, he could even improve the quality of his medicine soul …
Qing Yuanzi stared enviously at the copper mirror. Why wasn't he the one observing the Pill Sovereign's breakthrough?
In the illusory realm, Ning Fan's eyes widened.
However, the Pill Sovereign did not avoid Ning Fan at all. Instead, he trusted him greatly. He waved his hand and took out two cushions and placed them on the ground.
He sat cross-legged on the ground and began to break through to rank seven. The other one was left for Ning Fan.
He was not worried that Ning Fan would take away his soul power of heaven and earth at all. In fact, he even wanted to share some of his soul power with Ning Fan …
Just like how his master treated him …
"Quickly sit down and absorb the soul power! Don't waste this opportunity! "The Pill Sovereign ordered in a deep voice.
Ning Fan gritted his teeth. His eyes flashed with a complicated look.
He actually did not know that the Pill Sovereign had treated him so well …
However, how could he absorb the Pill Sovereign's soul power of heaven and earth? Repaying kindness with hatred …
"I won't absorb your soul power!"
He sat cross-legged on the cushion!
He would never absorb the Pill Sovereign's soul power. He wanted to protect the Pill Sovereign and help him break through to the Seventh Revolution!
* Rumble *
At this moment, the sky in the illusory realm suddenly cracked like an eggshell. Under the extended cracks, a gigantic black and white ring shadow was revealed.
At the moment when the ring shadow appeared, Ning Fan felt his medicine soul trembling, as if it was about to collapse! (To be continued.)
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