Capítulo 248: Chapter 248: Entering the Fire Pill Palace to Contribute to the Sect, Nothing Else
Chapter 248: Entering the Fire Pill Palace to Contribute to the Sect, Nothing Else
"Cough, cough, this is quite a nice place. You should come by when you have time," Wan Muchun said, smacking his lips as if savoring the lingering experience.
Shen Mo couldn't help but chuckle. "Elder Wan, you came to the Flood Dragon Valley a while back to find me. Was there something urgent?"
Wan Muchun froze for a moment before slapping his forehead. "Ah, right! I nearly forgot—there is something important!"
"Come, let's find a teahouse to talk."
Moments later, the two of them were seated on the top floor of a teahouse, near a window.
The air inside was filled with the delicate fragrance of tea.
The servers, all young and beautiful maidens, flitted gracefully between the tables, a sight pleasing to the eye.
This time, however, Wan Muchun ignored them and turned serious. "Recently, a few major events have occurred."
Shen Mo nodded. "Please, Elder Wan, go on."
Wan Muchun sighed softly. "First, there's the situation in the south, in Mist Province. I'm sure you've already heard. For some unknown reason, the Demon Emperor personally acted, wiping out five cities in a single day. Over a million humans perished as a result.
What's shocking is that the governor's mansion and the sects in Mist Province had no idea the Demon Emperor had infiltrated their territory alone.
Many believe that the Demon Emperor's power is unmatched. As a peak Divine Transformation Stage demon, he could likely slay a peak Divine Transformation Stage human cultivator with ease."
Shen Mo nodded slightly.
Even from the drop of blood essence left by the Demon Emperor, Shen Mo had sensed the being's terrifying strength.
It was no wonder so many humans willingly betrayed their kind to serve the Ten Thousand Demons Kingdom.
They genuinely believed that the Demon Emperor would unify the world and that the demon race was superior and more perfect than humans.
"The second issue concerns Yu Province," Wan Muchun continued.
"The Pill River Sect has managed to reverse-engineer parts of the Pure Nascent Soul Transformation Pill's recipe using two ancient alchemical formulas. While the success rate is abysmally low, at only around 20%, it's still a significant breakthrough.
If the Pill River Sect begins mass-producing Pure Nascent Soul Transformation Pills, their Nascent Soul cultivators' realms will skyrocket.
Any force that allies with the Pill River Sect will also be able to rapidly enhance their own Nascent Soul cultivators' realms.
From what I've heard, the Shangqing Sect and the governor's mansion are already in talks with the Pill River Sect to purchase these pills.
If they buy them, we'll have no choice but to follow suit. This will turn our Jade Cauldron Sect's alchemy industry into another chicken rib, just like our previous beast-taming ventures."
Shen Mo was mildly surprised.
The Pure Nascent Soul Transformation Pill was incredibly potent.
Even a Nascent Soul cultivator of mediocre talent could, by thoroughly refining a single bottle of these pills, directly advance to the Nascent Soul Stage Perfection.
With such pills, one could compensate for their weaknesses in other areas with sheer cultivation level.
The Pill River Sect's move was indeed stirring up the waters of Yu Province.
"So why come to me, Elder Wan?" Shen Mo asked suddenly.
He had little expertise in alchemy and no knowledge of alchemical techniques.
Even if he wanted to help, there was little he could do.
Wan Muchun's expression grew solemn. "You're aware of the Fire Pill Palace, correct? It's one of the Jade Cauldron Sect's restricted areas."
Shen Mo nodded slightly. He did know of it.
The Fire Pill Palace had once been the legendary alchemical grounds of the Nine-Turn Alchemy Sect.
When the Nine-Turn Alchemy Sect was destroyed, many of its cultivators, unable to flee in time, hid valuable pill recipes and elixirs in secret corners of the Fire Pill Palace.
Even now, lucky individuals occasionally stumbled upon a Pure Nascent Soul Transformation Pill or two within the palace.
The palace's abundant underground fire energy wasn't infinite, however, and thus it was only opened once every ten years.
Each time, a large number of elders would venture inside to seek their fortunes.
Even finding a discarded pill or a damaged recipe could earn significant sect contributions.
Shen Mo seemed to understand. "You want me to enter the Fire Pill Palace?"
Wan Muchun nodded emphatically. "That's also the wish of the sect leader and the grand elder.
The Fire Pill Palace is fraught with danger, but your unique physique and possession of Heavenly Flame will allow you to navigate it like a fish in water.
Moreover, there is a complete recipe for the Pure Nascent Soul Transformation Pill hidden within the Fire Pill Palace.
We hope you can find it!"
Shen Mo was somewhat surprised. "I heard that was just a rumor, spread by the remnants of the Nine-Turn Alchemy Sect to sow discord among the three sects of Yu Province. Wasn't it deliberate misinformation?"
Wan Muchun shook his head. "It's real.
When the Nine-Turn Alchemy Sect was destroyed, its young sect master fled under the protection of several elders. His final destination was the Fire Pill Palace.
He carried the Nine-Turn Alchemy Codex, which contains some of the most precious pill recipes, alchemy techniques, and even a Heaven-rank cultivation technique of the Nine-Turn Alchemy Sect. Among those recipes is the formula for the Pure Nascent Soul Transformation Pill.
However, when we sealed off the Fire Pill Palace and searched for over a month, leaving no stone unturned, we couldn't find any trace of him.
There's also no evidence that he ever escaped the Fire Pill Palace.
The young sect master simply disappeared, neither alive nor dead."
Shen Mo frowned slightly as he listened.
It did sound plausible.
If it was true, then with the aid of his destiny panel, he would have no trouble finding the Pure Nascent Soul Transformation Pill's recipe.
Wan Muchun continued, "The Fire Pill Palace is set to open in one year.
To enter, one must meet two requirements: being at least a Three Cauldron Elder and having reached the Nascent Soul Stage Perfection.
While you already qualify as an elder, your current cultivation is still at the Nascent Soul Stage Initial Success, which falls short of the requirement."
"The sect leader has agreed to make an exception this time. If you're willing to enter the Fire Pill Palace, the cultivation requirement will be waived for you."
Shen Mo smiled but said nothing.
No one knew that he had already advanced to Nascent Soul Stage Perfection, except for the old flood dragon.
Wan Muchun lacked the ability to discern someone's cultivation level and, even sitting face-to-face with Shen Mo, assumed he was still at Nascent Soul Stage Initial Success.
Fearing Shen Mo might refuse, Wan Muchun added, "Furthermore, if you agree to enter the Fire Pill Palace, the sect will allow you to choose any top-tier Earth-rank martial technique from the library."
After delivering his pitch, Wan Muchun downed several sips of tea, his throat dry from talking.
Shen Mo immediately grinned. "I agree.
I mainly want to contribute to the sect—it has nothing to do with the Earth-rank martial technique."
A top-tier Earth-rank martial technique typically required fifty Grade-C contributions to obtain. Rejecting such a free treasure would make him a fool.
Wan Muchun nearly choked on his tea but quickly broke into laughter. "Good, good! It's settled then. With your agreement, the sect leader, grand elder, and I can rest assured."
"Oh, one more thing—Dongxuan will be entering with you this time. You two can support each other inside.
Additionally, Ye Yan, who possesses a fire attribute physique, has also been invited by the sect leader. Be cautious around him."
Shen Mo nodded slightly.
This was all within his expectations.
Ye Yan's physique, the Solar Flame Body, made him just as much at home in the Fire Pill Palace as Shen Mo himself.
"Alright, I'll leave you to prepare. As for me, I'm going back to exchange ideas about flower arranging with those young ladies. Ah, these youngsters—so eager to learn. It's almost troubling," Wan Muchun said as he shot to his feet and vanished in a flash.
Shen Mo couldn't help but laugh.
After a moment of thought, he mused to himself, "I happen to lack a reliable martial technique for regular use. I should head to the Scripture Pavilion now."
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