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Chapter 479: The Shapeshifting Herb! Liu Ling’s Progress in Strength!

Chapter 479: The Shapeshifting Herb! Liu Ling’s Progress in Strength!

In a secluded area of Nine-Colored Valley, a tall figure dressed in blue stood before a half-meter-tall crimson cauldron.

The cauldron was deep red all over, shimmering with faint glimmers of light. At its base, four ferocious snake heads were carved, their wide-open mouths forming interconnected fire vents. These openings twisted and narrowed as they extended inward, revealing an intricate internal structure that hinted at hidden mysteries.

At this moment, the cauldron’s lid had already been removed, revealing a perfectly round, red pill spinning rapidly inside. A rich medicinal fragrance filled the air, invigorating anyone who inhaled it.

The young man standing before the crimson cauldron in blue robes was none other than Liu Ling. Upon hearing Gu He’s laughter, he responded humbly, “Master, this was merely a stroke of luck. When I first started refining it, I wasn’t confident that I could succeed.”

Hearing Liu Ling’s modest words, Gu He shook his head and spoke seriously, “Regardless of the reason, you have successfully refined a seventh-grade pill on your own. You’ve proven your ability to handle the complex materials and intricate processes required for such pills. This alone qualifies you as a seventh-grade alchemist.”

Although Liu Ling had not ventured outside to train like Xiao Yi Xian—who had undergone body and soul refinement in the Blood Pool of the Heavenly Mountain—his nearly year-long dedication to alchemy had allowed him to reach the threshold of a seventh-grade alchemist. Even if he had only managed to refine a low-tier seventh-grade pill, it was still an achievement worth celebrating. Gains and losses always come hand in hand—had Liu Ling spent time traveling for experience, he might not have reached this level.

For someone his age, reaching the threshold of a seventh-grade alchemist was an extraordinary feat. On the entire Dou Qi Continent, besides the younger generation of the Medicine Clan, only a handful of individuals from the Pill Region could match this accomplishment.

Furthermore, alchemy was an extremely energy-intensive practice, consuming vast amounts of Dou Qi and mental focus. It was a unique form of cultivation—prolonged high-intensity use of Dou Qi, followed by rapid replenishment, could yield remarkable results for one's cultivation progress. Liu Ling had benefited from this very process.

Moreover, the cultivation technique he practiced was none other than Divine Fire Art, the same as Gu He’s—a high-tier Heaven-rank technique. The training speed it provided far surpassed ordinary methods. Despite devoting most of his time to alchemy, Liu Ling’s cultivation had advanced to the level of a Five-Star Dou King.

Divine Fire Art was not only an exceptionally fast cultivation technique but also allowed the user to absorb and refine heavenly flames, making them one’s own life-bound flame. Most importantly, it contained a specialized technique known as the Divine Fire Tempering Body.

The Divine Fire Tempering Body was a method that used a life-bound flame to refine both the physical body and soul.

By utilizing this technique daily and tempering himself with Green Lotus Core Flame, Liu Ling had significantly strengthened his soul power. This was the key factor that had enabled him to catch up with the monstrous geniuses of the Pill Region despite starting from a much lower baseline.

After receiving Gu He’s praise, Liu Ling respectfully bowed and said, “Thank you for your acknowledgment, Master. I will continue to work hard to solidify my standing as a seventh-grade alchemist.”

After speaking, Liu Ling’s eyes flickered hesitantly for a brief moment before he finally made up his mind and asked Gu He, “Master, do you know where I can find Shapeshifting Herb?”

“Shapeshifting Herb? Why are you looking for that?” Gu He asked in return.

Upon hearing the question, Liu Ling immediately responded, “I want to refine a Shapeshifting Pill, but I’m still missing a few key ingredients.”

“A Shapeshifting Pill?”

Gu He’s eyes revealed a hint of curiosity at Liu Ling’s words. However, since Liu Ling did not elaborate, Gu He chose not to probe further. After all, his disciples were no longer children—they had their own secrets and personal matters, and Gu He did not concern himself with them.

Rather than questioning Liu Ling about why he wanted to refine a Shapeshifting Pill or for whom it was intended, Gu He spoke in a gentle tone, “I have some Shapeshifting Herb here. Tell me the other ingredients you’re missing, and I’ll see if I can help you gather them.”

With that, Gu He extended his hand, producing a finely crafted brocade box, which he handed over to Liu Ling.

Inside the brocade box lay the Shapeshifting Herb. Liu Ling held it in his hand and chuckled somewhat awkwardly. “Master, in truth, I haven’t started gathering the other ingredients for the Shapeshifting Pill yet. I just thought this herb was rare and difficult to find, so I came to ask you first.”

Hearing this, Gu He simply smiled, showing no sign of displeasure at Liu Ling’s earlier omission.

After searching through his storage ring for a moment, over a hundred medicinal herbs suddenly floated between him and Liu Ling.

“These are two complete sets of ingredients for refining the Shapeshifting Pill. Take them.” Gu He spoke calmly.

“Thank you, Master!”

Liu Ling was deeply grateful for this gesture. He bowed respectfully to Gu He before waving his hand, storing the floating medicinal herbs and the brocade box in his own storage ring.

“The Shapeshifting Pill is no ordinary seventh-grade pill. Its difficulty far surpasses the one you just refined. However, I believe that before long, you will achieve your goal. Make the most of this opportunity.” Gu He lightly patted Liu Ling’s shoulder with a few words of encouragement before turning and walking away.

Watching his master’s departing figure, Liu Ling thought to himself, Don’t worry, Master! I won’t let you down!

The next moment, with a mere thought, the silver puppet that had shielded the pill from Dan Thunder

Observing the newly added dark gold patterns on the puppet’s brilliant silver body, Liu Ling was quite satisfied.

This was a Heavenly Demon Puppet he had refined using the secret art of the Heavenly Demon Puppet Technique. At present, its physical strength was formidable enough to withstand direct attacks from a Two- or Three-Star Dou Ancestor without sustaining any damage. Even against a Four- or Five-Star Dou Ancestor, it could hold its own in battle.

After examining the Heavenly Demon Puppet for a short while, Liu Ling stored it away, along with the crimson cauldron and the pill inside.

“The commotion just now was quite large. I’m sure quite a few people will be heading this way. I should go and explain the situation to them.”

With that thought, Liu Ling turned and made his way toward the outskirts of Nine-Colored Valley.

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At that moment, in the rear mountains of the Yunlan Sect, the terrifying dark clouds and Dan Thunder had dissipated. With a trace of curiosity in his heart, Yun Shan gradually flew toward the direction of Nine-Colored Valley. However, a powerful soul barrier enveloped the valley, and even with Yun Shan’s soul power, he could not discern anything within, let alone from this distance.

Suddenly, as he soared above the dense forest, a blue figure appeared in his vision.

“Hm? Isn’t that Gu He’s senior disciple, Liu Ling? What is that brat doing here?”@@novelbin@@

(End of Chapter)

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