“Tch!”
At that moment, Lin Xiao’s spiritual power stirred, and the wooden bucket slowly tilted, pouring a portion of the fire vine sap onto the green flame energy, producing a searing sound.
Lin Xiao enveloped the green flame and the freshly poured fire vine sap with his spiritual power, then began to burn it slowly.
When the fire vine sap within the green flame reduced in volume and became denser, he poured more sap from above, merging it with the now-smaller, denser liquid, and continued burning.
This process repeated, continuously pouring the fire vine sap and burning it.
This was merely the refinement of the fire vine sap. For Lin Xiao, who possessed spiritual ability, refining the sap was not difficult. The challenge lay in refining the seventh-tier spirit core, fusing it, and forming the pill.
For other spirit controllers, the quality of the spiritual wood used for the flame would be critical. Poor refinement could even affect the final pill formation.
After an hour, Lin Xiao had emptied the entire bucket of fire vine sap, refining it into a foot-long volume of thick, semi-solid liquid.
Then, Lin Xiao extinguished the green flame and controlled the seventh-tier spirit core, merging it into the dense semi-solid liquid.
After a short while, he summoned a small amount of green flame spiritual energy again, gradually heating from a distance until it reached the spirit core and semi-solid mixture, then slowly calcining it.
This process took an entire day before Lin Xiao successfully refined the spirit core wrapped in the thick semi-solid sap, allowing the core’s energy to fully integrate into the fire vine sap.
Afterward, Lin Xiao continued calcining with the green flame, using his spiritual power to gather and condense the semi-solid medicinal liquid.
By now, Lin Xiao was drenched in sweat. The steps for the Fire Emperor Pill were simple, but fusing the fire vine sap with the seventh-tier spirit core was extremely difficult. A single misstep could cause the mixture to explode, ruining everything.
Worse, it could even endanger him.
The energy of a seventh-tier spirit core was immense, and combined with the fire vine sap and green flame energy, the threat was something even his strong physique couldn’t withstand.
Not only Lin Xiao, but Ling Xiao, standing nearby, was also sweating profusely, watching Lin Xiao refine the pill with more tension than Lin Xiao himself.
He was constantly on guard for a potential explosion, ready to shield Lin Xiao at the first sign.
Guarding someone refining a pill was an agonising task.
After another half-day, the dense liquid had finally condensed into a solid the size of a thumb.
The flame beneath it shifted from green flame to the energy of Lin Xiao’s three fused spiritual abilities, burning more intensely than before.
“It’s time to form the pill!” Ling Xiao, watching intently, grew solemn. The success of the pill depended on this final step.
Ling Xiao saw the special energy flame grow larger. After a few dozen breaths, the spiritual energy surged, and a voice came from Lin Xiao’s mouth, “Condense!”
As the energy surged, a corresponding force of spiritual power pressed down on the thumb-sized medicinal mass, and the flame energy beneath it was instantly withdrawn.
“Tch!”
In an instant, as the heat dissipated, a red pill took shape, and a rich fragrance emanated from it.
“It worked!” Ling Xiao exclaimed in joy, unable to contain himself. Clearly, the pill before them was the completed Fire Emperor Pill.
“Finally done,” Lin Xiao said, wiping the sweat from his face, a long sigh of relief in his heart.
Refining a seventh-tier primary pill was incredibly draining on both spiritual power and mental energy, leaving his mind feeling nearly exhausted.
Fortunately, it was a success.
Using his spiritual power, Lin Xiao guided the Fire Emperor Pill to Ling Xiao, tilting his head with a smile, “Ling Uncle, congratulations.”
Ling Xiao’s eyes gleamed with excitement as he reached out. Lin Xiao released his spiritual power, and the Fire Emperor Pill landed in Ling Xiao’s hand.
“Ling Uncle, you can refine it now,” Lin Xiao said, chuckling at Ling Xiao’s eager expression.
“Alright!” Ling Xiao nodded, decisively placing the pill in his mouth, swallowing it, and sitting cross-legged on the spot.
Though Ling Xiao appeared calm, Lin Xiao knew he was already channeling the pill’s energy to assault his dantian.
Now, it was Lin Xiao’s turn to guard Ling Xiao.
Though his spiritual power was heavily depleted, his origin force remained intact. Even if a Martial Emperor appeared, with the purple corpse puppet, he was confident he could hold them off.
Of course, this area was extremely remote. It was unlikely anyone, let alone a Martial Emperor, would find them here.
As expected, two days passed without any threats.
By now, Lin Xiao could sense changes in Ling Xiao.
Ling Xiao sat motionless, yet gave off the aura of a dragon poised to soar from the abyss, exuding the stance of an invincible powerhouse.
“Tch!”
Suddenly, a scorching aura radiated from Ling Xiao, raising the temperature of the surrounding space.
“He’s about to break through!” Lin Xiao thought, observing the overflowing aura from Ling Xiao.
As expected, at that moment, a powerful third-level Martial Emperor aura fully erupted from Ling Xiao.
“Tch!”
The aura surged skyward, its might overwhelming, the terrifying pressure filling all directions. Even Lin Xiao felt immense strain.
With his current origin force alone, Lin Xiao knew he was no match for Ling Xiao.
The aura erupting from Ling Xiao’s breakthrough to the third-level Martial Emperor was too powerful, comparable even to Emperor Sheng.
“Another powerhouse has emerged!” Lin Xiao rejoiced inwardly.
With Ling Xiao’s strength, aside from Sikong Jian, Dongfang Kaiyuan, and the bronze-robed middle-aged man from the Temple of Fate, he could hold his own against any fourth-level Martial Emperor.
If the Lingjian Sect didn’t betray them, with the current strength of the Zhengxiu Alliance, they might not be at a disadvantage even if they attacked the Demon Sect.
At this moment, Ling Xiao opened his eyes, his gaze brimming with intense battle intent, clearly confident in his newfound strength.
“Congratulations, Ling Uncle, on your successful breakthrough!” Lin Xiao smiled from the side.
Coming to his senses, Ling Xiao stood, his face full of excitement as he said to Lin Xiao, “I owe you for this. Otherwise, who knows when I would’ve broken through.”
“You’re too kind, Ling Uncle,” Lin Xiao smiled, adding, “Since you’ve broken through, it’s time we return to the Lingjian Sect. I wonder how the Spear Dragon Sect, the Purple family, and Ling Hu are doing.”
“Right,” Ling Xiao’s eyes flashed with a cold glint, “If the Lingjian Sect dares to act, I don’t mind making another of their Martial Emperors fall!”
Lin Xiao nodded, taking out the Sky-Soaring Boat. The two stepped aboard, activating its vast resources, and sped toward the Lingjian Sect like a bolt of lightning.
