Han Lou True Monarch heard this and a faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth:

"Though this Pill Formula is complex in procedure, it is quite original."

Chen Sheng's heart was stirred, and he immediately understood.

The formula for this Profound Essence Barrier-Breaking Pill was adapted for the barren resources of Chu Country, employing more common substitutes for the scarce rare spiritual materials, hence the complexity of the process.

In a place as resource-rich as Yue Country, this formula obviously could be simplified.

This True Monarch is truly deserving of the title of Grandmaster of Alchemy, understanding the essence of the formula just by hearing it once.

...

Soon, a Golden Core Cultivator dressed in a green Daoist robe carried a jade disc over, which besides containing various spiritual materials needed by Chen Sheng, also held an additional three-legged Purple Gold Pill Furnace.

The furnace was carved with intricate Pill Patterns, emanating a faint treasure-like glow, clearly a tier three high-grade treasure.

The cultivator respectfully placed the jade disc on the open ground, bowed to Han Lou True Monarch, and quietly retreated.

Han Lou True Monarch nodded slightly, and with a light wave of his robe sleeve,

a formation on the southeast wall of the hall suddenly glowed red, and amidst the flowing rune patterns, a cluster of luminous white flame ignited out of thin air in the void.

The flame appeared gentle, yet emanated a searing heat that made one's heart palpitate, its grade faintly reaching tier four.

"Young friend, please proceed."

This was the first time Chen Sheng enjoyed such affluent alchemy conditions, though his heart was stirred, his face remained calm.

He took a deep breath, not a trace of haste, and formed a spell with both hands to first carefully control the void flame.

He directed Spiritual Power with his fingertips, causing the flame to change form as deftly as an arm directs a hand, sometimes gathering into a cluster, sometimes dispersing into sparks, with the temperature being precisely controlled.

Meanwhile, he took the Purple Gold Pill Furnace, nurturing it with Spiritual Power, allowing the furnace to gradually acquire a layer of warmth.

During the processing of spiritual objects, Chen Sheng's movements were neither fast nor slow, with the rhythm controlled to perfection.

The roots, stems, leaves, and petals of Spirit Grass were separated with precision, and the mineral stone was ground into evenly sized powder, every step executed meticulously.

Han Lou True Monarch sat on the Jade Throne, observing his steady demeanor, nodding internally:

"Not bad, he's got the bearing of a great general, unflustered in the heat of battle, a good candidate for alchemy."

Before long, the Pill Furnace was nurtured to completion, and the various materials were also prepared.

Chen Sheng's Divine Sense immersed into the Pill Furnace, beginning to exhibit his signature Fire Control Skill.

The flame inside the furnace suddenly transformed, the originally luminous white flame as though ignited by a spark in an oil pool, the fine sparks at the bottom of the furnace suddenly trembled in unison, then morphed at an indistinguishable speed to the naked eye.

At first, they turned into flashing fireflies dancing at the bottom of the furnace, then instantaneously connected into an orange-red fire net, which immediately surged and expanded, transforming into a blazing firethat engulfed the entire furnace chamber within a breath's time.

This sea of fire was no ordinary flame; its color continually changed with the burning, at times as magnificent as red clouds, at times as profound as black jade.

Even more astonishing was the spectacle unfolding within the sea of fire!

A moment ago, a cool river was winding through the fire waves, with rippling water surface so realistic, and in the next moment, the river was replaced by mountainous terrains, with fire fog cascading like waterfalls between the piled fiery peaks.

Suddenly a flock of birds flapped and emerged from the fire waves, their feathers gleaming with a metallic luster in the firelight, followed by beasts rushing past, the roar of tigers and dragons seemingly able to penetrate the furnace walls.

These apparitions conjured by the flame were not chaotic but appeared according to some mysterious rhythm!

The heaviness of the mountains, the fluidity of the rivers, the swiftness of the flying birds, and the fierce bravery of the beasts entwined and collided within the sea of fire, ultimately converging into an all-encompassing majestic momentum, dazzling the eyes of those who beheld it.

Yet one could faintly perceive a trace of Dao Rhyme of the rotation of heaven and earth from within, truly a fusion of myriad phenomena, unpredictable transformations.

This was the culmination masterpiece created by comprehending the legacy of the predecessors from Qinghua Sect in his previous life, combined with his own insights—Myriad Phenomena Void Refining True Flame.

This Fire Technique's grade was nearly approaching tier three high-grade, flawless and unparalleled, regarded as the foremost Fire Technique of Qinghua Sect.

However, in this lifetime, Chen Sheng's Array Cultivation had made further advancements, and with the assistance of Sword Heart insight, he had a few inspirations for improvements in this Fire Technique, even forming a rudimentary concept.

But at this moment he prioritized stability and did not showcase these new insights.

...

As the creator of this Fire Technique, Chen Sheng was thoroughly acquainted with its numerous changes, executing it with fluid grace and ease.

Han Lou True Monarch, watching this exquisite Fire Technique from the side, had a flash of approval in his eyes, lightly nodding.

The art of alchemy, with fire techniques as the core, merely by mastering this fire technique, Chen Sheng's identity as a Tier Three Middle Grade Alchemist is almost certain.

Soon, Chen Sheng used a sea of flames to thoroughly smelt various medicinal ingredients, causing the juices of spirit grass and the essence of minerals to roll within the flames, nearly eliminating all impurities.

Then, the sea of flames surged, further refining the gathered essence multiple times until it transformed into a radiant golden liquid, slowly rotating in the furnace.

"Condense!"

Chen Sheng whispered in his heart, his divine sense plunged in fully, and his hands quickly performed incantations, sending intricate Condensing Pill Techniques into the pill furnace.

He used the Nine Turns Method to further harmonize the medicinal liquid, consolidate the pill body, and simultaneously activated the Spirit Gathering Array Patterns on the furnace, gathering the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, beginning to nurture the Pill Spirit.

Three full hours passed in this manner.

Suddenly, tremors emanated from within the pill furnace, as if something was about to burst forth.

Chen Sheng slowly exhaled a breath of stale air and nodded silently to himself:

"The Pill Spirit is finally formed!"

He refined his divine sense further, continuing to nurture the Pill Qi, preparing for the final Solidification and Spirit Lock.

Witnessing this scene, the admiration in Han Lou True Monarch's eyes deepened.

From his perspective as a Tier Four Middle Grade Alchemy Grandmaster, Chen Sheng's fire technique and Condensing Pill Technique still had rough spots and much room for improvement.

But these could be improved through inheritance and practice, and the Three Elements Dao Sect was not lacking in top-tier inheritances.

What he appreciated most was Chen Sheng's mindset and attention to detail, seemingly trivial yet crucial to the success of alchemy.

He gently nodded, having made a judgment in his heart:

"Once this young friend Tingyu gains a deeper alchemical inheritance and dedicates himself to study for decades, advancing to a Tier Three High Grade Alchemist is well within reach, and even reaching Tier Four is somewhat possible."

The difference of one tier is vast; take Han Lou True Monarch himself, for example, he was a Tier Three Middle Grade Alchemist when he was just over a hundred years old during the early Golden Core stage.

Yet it wasn't until he was six hundred years old and ascended to Nascent Soul True Monarch that he finally became a Tier Four Alchemy Grandmaster, spending a full five hundred years.

To be evaluated with some Tier Four potential is already a high recognition.

The final Pill Collection process was exceptionally smooth.

With years of alchemical experience honed through countless trials, as the last dozens of Pill Collection Techniques were sent into the furnace, he shouted:

"Out!"

A brilliant golden light immediately shot out from the furnace, swirling around in the air, unexpectedly striking the wall of the grand hall, producing crisp "ding-ding" sounds, evidently brimming with spirituality post-formation.

Han Lou True Monarch smiled gently, raising his hand to summon.

The Profound Essence Barrier-Breaking Pill obediently landed in his palm, the entire pill golden yellow with clear Pill Patterns, exuding a strong medicinal aroma, evidently a high-quality product.

"Not bad, your foundation is incredibly solid," he remarked as he examined the pill and suddenly asked, "I wonder, young friend, who is your teacher?"

Chen Sheng shook his head sadly:

"My master was also a Tier Three Middle Grade Alchemy Grandmaster, but he was stuck at Foundation Establishment and has long since passed away."

Upon hearing this, Han Lou True Monarch sighed softly:

"Truly a gem lost in the sea. To become a Tier Three Middle Grade Alchemist during Foundation Establishment, given time, he might have had a chance to reach Tier Four, what a pity."

Saying this, he looked at Chen Sheng and stated loudly:

"With your skills, spending more time in the outer sect would be a waste. De Ming, take my Jade Order; henceforth, young friend Tingyu will be an Inner Sect Elder of the Dan Vein, enjoying sequential benefits."

Upon hearing this, Chen Sheng was filled with joy.

According to what he had previously inquired, cultivators like him with skills seeking apprenticeship would typically spend decades contributing to the outer sect before having a chance to enter the inner sect.

Unexpectedly, Han Lou True Monarch valued him so highly, granting him an Inner Sect Elder position directly.

Master De Ming also nodded slightly at this; the difference between outer and inner sects could indeed be determined by the words of a Nascent Soul True Monarch.

But since the True Monarch had spoken, it was evident he deeply appreciated this Fellow Daoist Tingyu.

With his own strength and potential, along with the True Monarch's favor, Chen Sheng's future in the Daoist Sect was undoubtedly limitless, and Master De Ming's gaze towards Chen Sheng became even more amiable.

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