There are very few records in the Confidential Library about the Outer Elixir Realm.

Although Qin An has browsed through the miscellaneous books in the library, he has never found any related clues.

At this moment, the mention of the perfect foundation by the Provincial Governor suddenly sparked Qin An's interest.

"What is the Outer Elixir?" The Provincial Governor played with the large halberd behind him, asking casually.

Qin An paused for a moment, pondering: "Using the Eight Earth Veins as a guide to condense into a pill, that is the Outer Elixir Realm."

The Provincial Governor nodded, continuing to ask, "Why is it called 'Outer' and not 'Inner'?"

Qin An shook his head and said, "I truly do not know."

Actually, he was quite curious too.

He was also puzzled in his heart.

Condensing veins into a pill is quite similar to the concept of the inner core in novels from his previous life. Why must it be called "Outer Elixir"?

The Provincial Governor strolled around, saying: "The word 'Outer' implies external objects. Although it's condensing veins into a pill, it can be assisted by external objects to forge a supreme foundation."

Qin An rubbed his chin, asking: "What are external objects?"

The Provincial Governor's gaze was like lightning: "Monster crystal."

Monster crystal?

Upon hearing this, Qin An had a realization, but still lacked a bit of understanding.

The Provincial Governor approached Qin An, speaking one word at a time: "Using eight hundred monster crystals as a guide to refine the Supreme True Elixir."

"After ingestion, it channels the power of the True Elixir into the eight veins. When the Outer Elixir Realm is achieved, it becomes the foundation of the supreme Outer Elixir."

Eight hundred monster crystals?

Upon hearing this, Qin An suddenly understood why the Provincial Governor wanted him to go to Xunyang Prefecture.

Eight hundred monster crystals mean the lives of eight hundred Pulse Condensation Realm monsters.

Within Lingzhou, such great demons can be counted on one's fingers.

Even if all monsters and pseudo-gods throughout the prefecture were slain, it would be difficult to gather a hundred crystals.

However, Qin An noticed something unusual.

Qin An asked, "If this is true, wouldn't everyone in Xunyang Prefecture be able to forge a Supreme True Elixir?"

Xunyang Prefecture is so vast, with Pulse Condensation Realm monsters as numerous as cattle.

And the conditions for forging a Supreme True Elixir with monster crystals seem stringent, but for Xunyang Prefecture, it's just a drop in the ocean.

The Provincial Governor shook his head, saying, "Even using monster crystals to craft a True Elixir can't be called a Supreme True Elixir, it's merely inferior foundation, just like mine."

Qin An pondered, asking: "Then… what is supreme?"

The Provincial Governor pointed at Qin An, stating succinctly: "You are supreme."

"Me?" Qin An frowned, asking: "Why me?"

"Five Yang Elixir, Eight Earth Veins, then condense earth veins with True Elixir. Only when entering the Outer Elixir Realm will it become a Supreme True Elixir, otherwise, it's an inferior foundation." The Provincial Governor explained: "Every step is critical, failure is not an option."

Upon hearing these words, Qin An revealed an enlightened expression, comprehending the Provincial Governor's explanation.

The True Elixir forged from common eight hundred monster crystals is merely a second-rate product.

Only by laying a supreme foundation at every realm can one truly achieve the Outer Elixir Realm.

Every step must be meticulous, allowing no errors. If a single step goes wrong, the supreme foundation cannot be forged.

The Provincial Governor continued, "Furthermore, even achieving an inferior foundation is not easy. Though Xunyang Prefecture has abundant resources, the dangers are even greater. Few are willing to linger in the Pulse Condensation Realm."

"A good foundation is worthless without a life to enjoy it."

Qin An slightly nodded: "I will consider it carefully."

With this conversation, everything regarding the Outer Elixir had become clear to Qin An.

Can Xunyang Prefecture be ventured to?

Yes.

Not only can it be ventured, but it must be ventured.

Standing proudly in Lingzhou does not mean safety.

In this turbulent world, only by reaching the pinnacle can one truly secure a livelihood.

Moreover, whether for the Golden Finger or the consumption of Qi and Blood required for cultivating techniques, Lingzhou's resources are already stretched thin.

To climb higher peaks, one must venture further.

Of course, that is for the future.

For now, Qin An is more concerned about the matter related to the Monster Hall.

Thinking of this, Qin An changed the topic, asking, "How is the situation in the Demon Transformation Pool?"

The Provincial Governor withdrew his gaze, a cold gleam flash in his eyes: "The Hall Master intended to lure me away using Mr. Sun, but didn't anticipate that the senior brother hadn't made a move, yet you managed to turn the situation around, making the senior brother instead become our hidden pawn."

Initially, the Provincial Governor had laid out several backup plans, even arranging Zhao Wuhuan as the final safeguard, but it turned out there was no need to utilize them.

With just Qin An alone, the crisis with Mr. Sun was inverted.

This was a misstep, yet for the Provincial Governor, it was an excellent misstep.

Not having exposed Zhao Wuhuan meant he would catch the opposition by surprise.

Qin An mused, "From what you're saying, although the enemy is hidden, we too have unexpected reinforcements."

The Provincial Governor slightly nodded and extended his hand, saying: "Give me the Celestial Calculation Bead."

Qin An took out the wooden box from his bosom and handed it to the Provincial Governor.

After taking it, the Provincial Governor sighed, "The once-flourishing Celestial Calculation Sect ultimately fell due to the burden of possessing such a treasure, truly lamentable."

After speaking, the Provincial Governor transferred a strand of True Qi into the Celestial Calculation Bead.

Once the True Qi was transferred, the Celestial Calculation Bead emitted a faint glow.

Soon after, the glow gradually faded until it completely darkened.

Qin An stroked the saber sheath, standing silently.

"In three days, all the mountain patrolling Golden Sergeants will gather here." The Provincial Governor placed down the Celestial Calculation Bead, speaking solemnly: "Fifty Pulse Condensation Realm mountain patrolling Golden Sergeants, they are the elite of Lingzhou."

"Supplemented by several hundred mountain patrolling Silver Sergeants and over a thousand mountain patrolling Copper Sergeants, the moment for a decisive battle has come!"

Qin An remained solemnly silent.

The Provincial Governor turned to Qin An, saying: "I hope you can in this battle achieve enough merits to completely erase the matter of the Yang Elixir."

Qin An nodded solemnly: "I accept the orders."

The Provincial Governor waved his hand, saying: "It's only three days, you don't have to return, we can sit down for a good long conversation."

Regarding this genius accidentally found, the Provincial Governor was also quite curious.

Just as well to use these three days to chat with Qin An thoroughly.

Qin An cupped his fists, saying: "Understood!"

...

Time passed, and in the blink of an eye, three days had gone by.

These past three days, Lingzhou could be described as tumultuous.

Countless mountain patrolling officers traversed across mountains and rivers, gathering from all directions in Silent Forest.

They made no attempt to conceal themselves, and there was, in fact, no way to conceal their presence.

Since there was no method to hide, they decided to reveal their cards openly to the Demon Hall.

The Evil Extermination Bureau of Lingzhou also took action, with all the county guards standing ready to ensure the rear was not left vulnerable.

At this moment, inside the cave where the Demon Transformation Pool was located.

The calm blood pool condensed into a vague human face that glanced at the Hall Master nearby: "I can feel it, the main state has already activated the Celestial Calculation Bead, my location has been exposed!"

The Hall Master sat cross-legged by the pool, a faint glow appearing on the dragon horn on his forehead, and opened his eyes upon hearing this: "This is exactly what I wanted."

He originally intended to wait a bit longer because he still had many preparations unfinished.

But now that things had come to this situation, there was no need to wait.

"Now, at this stage." The Hall Master stood up, his eyes like ice: "Awaken."

With these words, the Demon Transformation Pool suddenly boiled violently, causing the entire underground cave to tremble madly.

The pressure of the Outer Elixir Realm Pseudo-God swept out like a tide, and blood gushed from the blood pool, then coalesced into a figure.

The figure gradually became clear, revealing the true form of the Demon Transformation Pool.

A figure two meters tall hovered in mid-air, surrounded by blood.

Eight muscular arms protruded from its shoulder blades, entwined with dark red chains.

On its bluish-gray face, its red eyes burned like molten lava.

At this moment, the Demon Transformation Pool completely broke free of its shackles, transforming into the eight-armed Pseudo-God's form.

"Since you have been reborn..." The Hall Master pondered slightly: "How shall we address you?"

"Just call me Blood Garb." Blood Garb's bluish-gray face glinted fiercely, its eight arms clenching into fists: "The plan can begin."

The Hall Master nodded slightly and waved behind him: "Bring them up!"

From the cave behind, countless demons brought a large number of animals to the entrance of the Demon Transformation Pool and threw them in.

The blood in the Demon Transformation Pool churned continuously, and in just a moment, creatures of the Jade Bone Realm leaped out, crouching in front of the Hall Master.

"It's a pity the Blood Frenzy Elixir plan was exposed; otherwise, there would have been thousands of Gui Cang Realm creatures available." The Hall Master said with regret.

Blood Garb sneered: "It will suffice. They only need to buy time until you and I join forces to slay the main state; Lingzhou will then crumble."

With two Outer Elixir Realm practitioners joining forces, no matter how strong the main state is, there's no chance of survival.

The Hall Master looked up: "They're just above."

Blood Garb raised an arm and pointed.

The dome cracked open with a roar, revealing a sky that looked like a night curtain.

Soon after, the stars in the sky appeared suddenly.

The night sky was windless, and the weather was clear.

The bright moonlight cascaded down, covering the cave in a layer of silver-gray.

"Set off…" The Hall Master surveyed the group of demons, his voice cold as ice: "This battle... can only be won, not lost! Moreover… whoever takes Qin An's head shall be second only to me!

As soon as he finished speaking, the group of demons roared and leaped into the cracks above, swarming out.

The Hall Master looked at Blood Garb and said: "I'll first lure the main state away, you find an opportunity to come."

Blood Garb nodded slightly, a trace of bloodlust appearing in his eyes, the chains on his arms clinking.

The Hall Master said no more and leaped away, disappearing into the cave.

...

Outside, moonlight like water bathed the endless grassland, as if painted with a layer of silver frost under the moonlight.

But in the nearby cracks, the torrential Evil Qi was like frozen frost, causing the temperature to drop suddenly by several degrees.

One terrifying demon after another jumped out of the cracks, filing out, landing steadily on the ground, and roaring towards the front.

Not far in front, the main state held a great halberd, his expression solemn.

Behind him stood fifty golden patrol guards, hundreds of silver patrol guards, and over a thousand copper patrol guards.

Everyone's face bore an unprecedented solemnity.

The strength on the opposite side couldn't be underestimated either.

Apart from ten Pulse Condensation Realm members, there were over a hundred Returning to Storage Realm creatures, and even tens of thousands of Jade Bone Realm creatures.

Although there weren't many high-level forces, the Jade Bone Realm creatures outnumbered the copper patrol guards by tenfold.

"The handiwork of the Demon Transformation Pool…" Qin An squinted his eyes, gently stroking the scabbard of the Cold Star Saber, understanding in his heart.

Lingzhou never had this many Jade Bone Realm creatures, but now they appeared, all due to the Demon Transformation Pool.

A figure flashed by.

The Hall Master flew skyward, landing steadily on the ground, standing proudly at the front, the dragon's horn on his forehead flickering fiercely: "You've arrived, I've been waiting for a long time."

The main state said calmly: "The Demon Hall has ravaged Lingzhou for many years, it's time to end this."

The Hall Master sneered, his gaze passing over everyone, locking onto Qin An: "I've heard of your name, but never met you, seeing you today, you're just so-so, only a mere Pulse Condensation Realm."

Everyone's eyes fell on Qin An.

The enmity between the Demon Hall and Qin An was well known by all present.

Especially the patrol guards who had interacted with Qin An, like Dongfang Mo and others, who were also present.

They were well aware of the resentment the Hall Master held towards Qin An.

Qin An smiled slightly: "A so-so person like me has made you furious, so what does that make you, even lesser than me?"

Upon hearing this, the Hall Master's eyes suddenly turned cold, a murderous intent bursting forth.

"Courting death! Let's see if you're still so sharp-tongued after you're dead."

The main state interrupted: "Cease the words, begin!"

The enmity between them was life or death, with only those two possibilities.

Since the battle had begun, there would be no letting the other walk away alive.

The Hall Master retracted his gaze, pointing at a spot: "We are both of the Outer Elixir Realm, if we start the fight, the residual pressure alone will be unbearable for them, how about a king-to-king, general-to-general battle?"

The main state replied calmly: "Exactly my intention."

The Hall Master said no more, turning into a shadow, swiftly leaving.

The main state looked around, holding a great halberd, stepping forward.

The ground fractured horribly, under the massive recoil, the main state leaped forward like a meteor.

At this moment, the scene fell silent.

Both sides confronted each other, their momentum rising like the tide.

"Boom!"

A colossal crash resonated from the distance, echoing continuously.

As the sounds of the battle between the main state and the Hall Master erupted, the great battle commenced.

The Cold Star Saber rang as it was unsheathed, Qin An turned into a phantom.

"Kill!"

Behind him, the many patrol guards transformed into a torrent, charging towards the demons ahead.

The demons, unwilling to be outdone, carried terrifying Evil Qi as they rushed towards the patrol guards.

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