After Tang Zhen let out a long sigh of emotion, he stopped speaking further. With a wave of his sleeve, he brushed away the dust on the ground and sat down, intending to wait for Xiao Ming to wake up. Tang Huo'er followed suit and sat down beside him.
The two of them sat there for nearly half a day. Throughout that day, Xiao Ming's body remained motionless, like a sculpture.
In the spacious pavilion, the fiery red crystal sphere continued to emit a dazzling red glow, illuminating the entire space as if it were daytime.
Beside the crystal sphere, Xiao Ming maintained the posture of extending his hands, but at this moment, a faint red glow seemed to circulate on his skin, giving him an enigmatic appearance.
"How come he isn't awake yet? When I underwent the inheritance, it only took me an hour..." Tang Huo'er, who was supporting her cheek with her jade hand, looked at Xiao Ming, who was motionless, and couldn't help but speak up.
"Back then, you were lazy and didn't fully absorb all the ancestral experiences and improvements in the crystal sphere. But Xiao Ming should have chosen to fully accept them. Those experiences are extremely vast. Even though Xiao Ming's soul as an alchemist is powerful enough to easily accept them, the transmission speed of the inheritance crystal is not that fast. Hence, naturally, it takes longer," Tang Zhen explained with a faint glance at his daughter, his eyes filled with a hint of frustration.
"After I digest those absorbed experiences, I can continue absorbing, right?" Tang Huo'er giggled and playfully stuck out her tongue.
"Ah, I really have no way with you. Your talent is quite exceptional. If you were more serious, you would undoubtedly become the future Valley Master of the Burning Flame Valley. Moreover, with sufficient strength, even those old fellows you dislike couldn't nag at you anymore," Tang Zhen shook his head, feeling helpless.
"Yep, yep..." Tang Huo'er quickly nodded, seemingly afraid that Tang Zhen would continue nagging.
"Tsk!"
Seeing this, Tang Zhen could only shake his head in resignation. Suddenly, his expression changed, and he turned towards the crystal sphere. At this moment, the red glow inside was rapidly dissipating, while Xiao Ming's entire body was bathed in red light. After a while, his trembling eyes slowly opened.
"Awake?" Tang Zhen quickly stood up and smiled.
Xiao Ming let out a breath and nodded with a smile. With a thought, a profound cultivation method emerged in his mind - it was the complete version of the Sky Fire Three Mysterious Change. It not only contained the first transformation but also the cultivation methods for the second and third transformations.
'I finally obtained it...' Xiao Ming thought to himself. With the Sky Fire Three Mysterious Change, he could now find a way to manifest his Clan Mark.
The Burning Flame Valley's Sky Fire Three Mysterious Change was only one step away from what Xiao Xuan possessed, but it was just that one final step. With a little tinkering, he might be able to achieve it.
"Although the Sky Fire Three Mysterious Change can greatly enhance one's strength in a short period, the energy acquired is extremely violent. You must be extra careful when controlling it," Tang Zhen reminded from the side.
Xiao Ming nodded. He was well aware of this. After all, he had already cultivated the first transformation for many years. Controlling the violent energy was already second nature to him.
After leaving the Dou Technique Pavilion, Xiao Ming noticed that it was already dusk. The setting sun partially obscured the mountainside, casting a peculiar beauty upon the reddish horizon.
"For Venerable Xian and the others, I have arranged for them to rest. It's already late today. How about taking a rest and refining pills tomorrow?" Tang Zhen suggested.
"That's fine," Xiao Ming said after a brief thought. It was ideal because he still had a chance to simulate life tonight, which he had been saving but hadn't yet used. He might as well use it tonight.
"Hehe, Elder Xiao Ming, as it's your first time at the Burning Flame Valley, I will host a banquet in the Fire Refinement Pavilion tonight. I hope you won't refuse," Tang Zhen said.
"I will attend."
"That's good."
...
In the evening, Xiao Ming returned to the room arranged by Tang Zhen after the banquet.
Lying on the bed, Xiao Ming heard the sound of the simulator's prompt in his ears.
[Ding! Detected that the host has a chance to simulate life. Would you like to start the simulation?]
"Start the simulation."
[Simulation begins -]
[Day 1: You arrived at the Burning Flame Valley with Tang Zhen, the Valley Master. Under his guidance, you obtained an incomplete version of the Sky Fire Three Mysterious Change.]
[Day 2: After your previous cultivation, your accumulation as a seven-star Dou Venerate has reached a certain extent. In the early morning, you break through to the eight-star Dou Venerate. After the breakthrough, you stabilize your cultivation and then meet Tang Zhen. He hands you the materials for the Fire Bodhisattva Pill and even brings out the renowned Mountain Melting Cauldron from the Heavenly Cauldron Rankings to help increase your success rate.]
[Day 3: You extract the medicinal herbs.]
[Day 4: You are refining the pill.]
[Day 5: You merge the pill, successfully refining the Fire Bodhisattva Pill. Your extraordinary efficiency astonishes Tang Zhen and the others. In response, you simply smile.]
...
[Day 7: You and your companions stay at an inn, resting for a while. During this period, you hear a lot of news.]
[Day 15: You return to the Pill Tower and kill a Dou Venerate on the spot.]
[Day 30: Your hand touches high-grade medicinal herbs such as Night Spirit Leaf, Crimson Refining Gold Ginseng, Dragon Strange Flower, Blazing Fire Root, Rain Swallow Grass, Lingzhi Snow Herb, Cloud Ripple Flower, Three-Leaf Green Essence, Fire Lotus Fruit, Thousand Spirit Grass, and Vermilion Blood Fruit.]
[Day 32: You spend the day refining the medicinal herbs.]
...
[Day 100: Through your own cultivation, you reach the nine-star Dou Venerate stage. After the breakthrough, you can feel the immense power of the Dou God Bloodline.]
[Day 160: You lead Xiao Yi Xian, Qing Lin, and others to Flower Sect. You encounter a Venerable Elder from the Hall of Souls who immediately flees upon seeing you. However, you easily catch up to him and crush him with a single pinch.]
[Day 170: Based on the information you previously obtained about the Endless Spirit Ice; you head to the Fallen Spirit Ice Source.]
...
Day 300: You spend a day searching in the Fallen Spirit Ice Source.]
[Day 321: You suddenly encounter an attack from a three-star Dou Saint. Using your soul in the Heaven Realm, you fight against the opponent. The opponent's strength is formidable, and you suffer heavy injuries. However, the opponent also faces difficulties. In a life-or-death crisis, you suddenly have an epiphany and comprehend an Intermediate Tian Soul Skill, "Silent World". You successfully counter-kill the opponent. However, due to excessive spiritual strength consumption, you faint.]
[Day 325: You awaken in the icy terrain. You take three seven-colored eighth-tier healing pills called "Recovery Venerate Pill" from your storage ring and feel much better.]
...
[Day 571: You attempt to refine a Ninth-Tier Treasure Pill, the "Nine Yin Yellow Spring Pill". You begin to extract medicinal herbs.]
[Day 572: You continue extracting medicinal herbs.]
[Day 588: You successfully refine the Ninth-Tier Treasure Pill.]
[Day 600: You decide to resign as one of the Eight Great Elders and enter the Small Pill Tower.]
After Tang Zhen let out a long sigh of emotion, he stopped speaking further. With a wave of his sleeve, he brushed away the dust on the ground and sat down, intending to wait for Xiao Ming to wake up. Tang Huo'er followed suit and sat down beside him.
The two of them sat there for nearly half a day. Throughout that day, Xiao Ming's body remained motionless, like a sculpture.
In the spacious pavilion, the fiery red crystal sphere continued to emit a dazzling red glow, illuminating the entire space as if it were daytime.
Beside the crystal sphere, Xiao Ming maintained the posture of extending his hands, but at this moment, a faint red glow seemed to circulate on his skin, giving him an enigmatic appearance.
"How come he isn't awake yet? When I underwent the inheritance, it only took me an hour..." Tang Huo'er, who was supporting her cheek with her jade hand, looked at Xiao Ming, who was motionless, and couldn't help but speak up.
"Back then, you were lazy and didn't fully absorb all the ancestral experiences and improvements in the crystal sphere. But Xiao Ming should have chosen to fully accept them. Those experiences are extremely vast. Even though Xiao Ming's soul as an alchemist is powerful enough to easily accept them, the transmission speed of the inheritance crystal is not that fast. Hence, naturally, it takes longer," Tang Zhen explained with a faint glance at his daughter, his eyes filled with a hint of frustration.
"After I digest those absorbed experiences, I can continue absorbing, right?" Tang Huo'er giggled and playfully stuck out her tongue.
"Ah, I really have no way with you. Your talent is quite exceptional. If you were more serious, you would undoubtedly become the future Valley Master of the Burning Flame Valley. Moreover, with sufficient strength, even those old fellows you dislike couldn't nag at you anymore," Tang Zhen shook his head, feeling helpless.
"Yep, yep..." Tang Huo'er quickly nodded, seemingly afraid that Tang Zhen would continue nagging.
"Tsk!"
Seeing this, Tang Zhen could only shake his head in resignation. Suddenly, his expression changed, and he turned towards the crystal sphere. At this moment, the red glow inside was rapidly dissipating, while Xiao Ming's entire body was bathed in red light. After a while, his trembling eyes slowly opened.
"Awake?" Tang Zhen quickly stood up and smiled.
Xiao Ming let out a breath and nodded with a smile. With a thought, a profound cultivation method emerged in his mind - it was the complete version of the Sky Fire Three Mysterious Change. It not only contained the first transformation but also the cultivation methods for the second and third transformations.
'I finally obtained it...' Xiao Ming thought to himself. With the Sky Fire Three Mysterious Change, he could now find a way to manifest his Clan Mark.
The Burning Flame Valley's Sky Fire Three Mysterious Change was only one step away from what Xiao Xuan possessed, but it was just that one final step. With a little tinkering, he might be able to achieve it.
"Although the Sky Fire Three Mysterious Change can greatly enhance one's strength in a short period, the energy acquired is extremely violent. You must be extra careful when controlling it," Tang Zhen reminded from the side.
Xiao Ming nodded. He was well aware of this. After all, he had already cultivated the first transformation for many years. Controlling the violent energy was already second nature to him.
After leaving the Dou Technique Pavilion, Xiao Ming noticed that it was already dusk. The setting sun partially obscured the mountainside, casting a peculiar beauty upon the reddish horizon.
"For Venerable Xian and the others, I have arranged for them to rest. It's already late today. How about taking a rest and refining pills tomorrow?" Tang Zhen suggested.
"That's fine," Xiao Ming said after a brief thought. It was ideal because he still had a chance to simulate life tonight, which he had been saving but hadn't yet used. He might as well use it tonight.
"Hehe, Elder Xiao Ming, as it's your first time at the Burning Flame Valley, I will host a banquet in the Fire Refinement Pavilion tonight. I hope you won't refuse," Tang Zhen said.
"I will attend."
"That's good."
...
In the evening, Xiao Ming returned to the room arranged by Tang Zhen after the banquet.
Lying on the bed, Xiao Ming heard the sound of the simulator's prompt in his ears.
[Ding! Detected that the host has a chance to simulate life. Would you like to start the simulation?]
"Start the simulation."
[Simulation begins -]
[Day 1: You arrived at the Burning Flame Valley with Tang Zhen, the Valley Master. Under his guidance, you obtained an incomplete version of the Sky Fire Three Mysterious Change.]
[Day 2: After your previous cultivation, your accumulation as a seven-star Dou Venerate has reached a certain extent. In the early morning, you break through to the eight-star Dou Venerate. After the breakthrough, you stabilize your cultivation and then meet Tang Zhen. He hands you the materials for the Fire Bodhisattva Pill and even brings out the renowned Mountain Melting Cauldron from the Heavenly Cauldron Rankings to help increase your success rate.]
[Day 3: You extract the medicinal herbs.]
[Day 4: You are refining the pill.]
[Day 5: You merge the pill, successfully refining the Fire Bodhisattva Pill. Your extraordinary efficiency astonishes Tang Zhen and the others. In response, you simply smile.]
...
[Day 7: You and your companions stay at an inn, resting for a while. During this period, you hear a lot of news.]
[Day 15: You return to the Pill Tower and kill a Dou Venerate on the spot.]
[Day 30: Your hand touches high-grade medicinal herbs such as Night Spirit Leaf, Crimson Refining Gold Ginseng, Dragon Strange Flower, Blazing Fire Root, Rain Swallow Grass, Lingzhi Snow Herb, Cloud Ripple Flower, Three-Leaf Green Essence, Fire Lotus Fruit, Thousand Spirit Grass, and Vermilion Blood Fruit.]
[Day 32: You spend the day refining the medicinal herbs.]
...
[Day 100: Through your own cultivation, you reach the nine-star Dou Venerate stage. After the breakthrough, you can feel the immense power of the Dou God Bloodline.]
[Day 160: You lead Xiao Yi Xian, Qing Lin, and others to Flower Sect. You encounter a Venerable Elder from the Hall of Souls who immediately flees upon seeing you. However, you easily catch up to him and crush him with a single pinch.]
[Day 170: Based on the information you previously obtained about the Endless Spirit Ice; you head to the Fallen Spirit Ice Source.]
...
Day 300: You spend a day searching in the Fallen Spirit Ice Source.]
[Day 321: You suddenly encounter an attack from a three-star Dou Saint. Using your soul in the Heaven Realm, you fight against the opponent. The opponent's strength is formidable, and you suffer heavy injuries. However, the opponent also faces difficulties. In a life-or-death crisis, you suddenly have an epiphany and comprehend an Intermediate Tian Soul Skill, "Silent World". You successfully counter-kill the opponent. However, due to excessive spiritual strength consumption, you faint.]
[Day 325: You awaken in the icy terrain. You take three seven-colored eighth-tier healing pills called "Recovery Venerate Pill" from your storage ring and feel much better.]
...
[Day 571: You attempt to refine a Ninth-Tier Treasure Pill, the "Nine Yin Yellow Spring Pill". You begin to extract medicinal herbs.]
[Day 572: You continue extracting medicinal herbs.]
[Day 588: You successfully refine the Ninth-Tier Treasure Pill.]
[Day 600: You decide to resign as one of the Eight Great Elders and enter the Small Pill Tower.]
