Library of Heaven’s Path 2: Eternal Destiny

“I’m not sure about the specifics myself, but I’ve already sent someone to investigate,” Elder Yao Yun explained.

Zhang Xuan was startled, “Just an investigation?”

No matter what, Bian Zhongwen had made considerable contributions to the Medicine Sect. His sudden death was met with nothing more than an investigation; aren’t they going to pursue it to the end?

“Who in cultivation isn’t mortal…”

Without waiting for Zhang Xuan and Empyrean Kong shi to resist, he reached out with a grasp into the air and pulled the two of them into flight.

“This…”

Feeling the whistling of the wind, Zhang Xuan realized that he was already being pulled into the air by the other party.

It was just for a trial of medicine, yet the other party was so anxious…

“Who goes there?”Elder Yao Yun looked puzzled, then seemed to remember something, and slapped his forehead, “Right, the teacher has instructed me to bring you back within a quarter of an hour. The carriage is too slow; it might not wait for us. I’ll take you!”

Flying within Tianli City was strictly forbidden, a rule that was quite clear. As Zhang Xuan thought they were definitely going to run into trouble, he saw Elder Yao Yun wave his hand, and a token appeared floating in the air, suddenly releasing a dazzling light.

“Medicine Sect’s emergency pill forging, special passage!”

With the statement, a massive “Medicine” character emerged from the Spiritual Token.

“So it’s an elder from the Medicine Sect, let them pass!”

The voice from before immediately became respectful, and the sword qi disappeared as if it had never been there.

“Let’s go!”

Elder Yao Yun said no more, withdrew the token with a grasp, and sped off with Zhang Xuan and the others.

Empyrean Kong shi and Zhang Xuan exchanged glances, both seeing shock in each other’s eyes.

“The Medicine Sect’s various pills can help solidify the imperial power of the Tianli Empire, so naturally they are granted certain privileges. It’s not just about flying in the Outer City; even in the Inner City, nobody would dare to say a word!”

Seeing their astonishment, Elder Yao Yun spoke with pride, then shook his head, “Of course, these privileges are nothing of interest. What joy can compare to forging pills! I really don’t know why so many people are fighting tooth and nail over such things…”

Zhang Xuan’s residence was not far from the Medicine Sect, and with Elder Yao Yun’s swift speed, they were already approaching as they talked. There was no pause; they flew directly inside, and in a short moment, they were back in the living room where Elder Jiang had met them earlier.

Bang!

Before they even entered, a booming noise was heard, followed by billowing smoke spreading out. The windows and doors of the room flew open, letting through waves of heat.

“Ah, too late…”

Elder Yao Yun stopped and slapped his forehead in regret.

“What’s too late?” Zhang Xuan asked, puzzled.

Elder Yao Yun said, “It’s the opening of the Primordial Dragon Tripod. If we had come a bit earlier, we might have been able to see it…”

As he spoke, the three of them entered the room. The thick smoke had already dissipated, revealing a huge cauldron placed in the center of the spacious hall. Yao Chen and a few other elders stood on either side, while Elder Jiang Li stood in front of the cauldron.

The cauldron, made of an unknown material, was greyish-green and appeared incredibly heavy. Its lid was open, emitting residual warmth and a bit of dust—evidently, the thick smoke had poured out from here just moments ago.

“Teacher, I have brought them…”

Elder Yao Yun quickly stepped forward.

“Hmm! Just in time…”

Elder Jiang Li glanced at Zhang Xuan and Empyrean Kong shi with a smile of satisfaction, then turned his head again. With a flick of his palm, a large pile of Medicinal Materials flew into the Medicine Tripod. The next moment, a stretch of the River of Destiny appeared, suspending and cradling the cauldron, transforming into several dragons prowling around it.

In an instant, the cauldron began to boil, becoming red-hot throughout. The rolling inferno scorched the freshly added Medicinal Materials into medicine.

Zhang Xuan frowned slightly, puzzled: “Is this… forging pills? Why does it seem like the flame is a bit too strong?”

The Medicine Tripod was turning redder by the moment, the Medicinal Materials within started as medicine and in just a few breaths turned into dregs, then blackened, emitting thick black smoke.

Wasn’t Elder Jiang Li the number one apothecary in the world? Previously, wasn’t he forging pills using the River of Destiny without needing a cauldron?

Why the sudden change in technique?

“The teacher is starting the cauldron!” Elder Yao Yun replied without turning his head, yet he couldn’t help but explain.

“Starting the cauldron?” Zhang Xuan was perplexed.

Back in the Master Teacher Continent, he had forged countless pills, and his level of pill forging was quite decent. This was the first time he had heard the term “starting the cauldron.”

“Starting the cauldron is like a chef bringing his pot to a boil; it’s the process for an Alchemist to get familiar with the pill, and also to temper the cauldron for absorbing the essence of the medicine. Only by doing this can one achieve precision in subsequent pill forging,”

explained Elder Yao Yun.

Flames seemed to burn in Elder Jiang Li’s eyes.

“With a single pill, you can become the number one in pill forging?”

Zhang Xuan was astonished: “What kind of pill is Elder Jiang forging exactly?”

“Of course, it’s the most peerless of pills…”

Elder Yao Yun turned his head to look over: “Since you will be testing the medicine, you will find out sooner or later… Have you ever heard of the Eternal Golden Body?”

Zhang Xuan was shocked.

“But didn’t Elder Jiang use the River of Destiny to forge pills directly before? Isn’t that better?” Zhang Xuan curiously asked.

When he first arrived here yesterday, he was shocked by the sight of forging pills with the help of the river. How come in the blink of an eye, it has changed back?

“Using the river to forge some ordinary pills is fine, but to forge some superlative pills, that’s not so easy… It’s necessary to utilize tools, and this Primordial Dragon Tripod is precisely the strongest Medicine Tripod on the mainland!”

Elder Yao Yun’s eyes gleamed with excitement.

Zhang Xuan nodded.

On the Master Teacher Continent, reaching a certain realm in pill forging, one could also forge pills with bare hands. He could do it now, too, but as the other party said, they were basically low-tier medicines; truly high-tier ones still needed the strength of the cauldron.

Soon, Elder Jiang Li added Medicinal Materials three consecutive times, as if washing the cauldron thrice. Only then did the Primordial Dragon Tripod seem completely activated. The ancient runes all over it lit up densely, emitting a piercing dragon’s cry.

Seeing this scene, Elder Jiang Li breathed a sigh of relief and finally stopped. He turned to look at Zhang Xuan and Empyrean Kong shi: “When we begin forging the pill later, I will attempt to temper the medicine. I’ll need you to swiftly test the medicine at the fastest speed and draw conclusions!”

Seeing his seriousness, Zhang Xuan and the others knew that the pill being forged must be extraordinary and nodded in agreement.

The more precious the medicine, the greater the effect; for them, this was also a great benefit. It was good news.

“This pill forging is very complicated; first, nine different medicines must be forged. After all are successfully made, a special method will be used to merge them into one… If successful, it will break new ground in alchemy, and I will become the truly first person in history!”

He had just heard from the Frost Demon Lord, could it be that the pill Elder Jiang Li was about to forge was related to this unparalleled Celestial Saint Body?