Following a Hundred Years of Cultivation, I'm dying Before I Got Cheats-Chapter 1324 - : Refining the Calamity Qi Essence, Shen Ruyan Emerges from Seclusion (Part 1)

Chapter 1324: Refining the Calamity Qi Essence, Shen Ruyan Emerges from Seclusion (Part 1)

Inside the alchemy chamber of the Rogue Immortal Alliance, Jiang Chengxuan held the precious treasure in his hands, his heart filled with a mixture of excitement and solemnity. This time, he was about to refine the True Calamity-Crossing Pill, a celestial pill that could heal Yan Han’s injuries and fulfill his long-standing promise. Additionally, there was the system task hanging over his head, making this alchemical process of utmost importance.

In truth, the True Calamity-Crossing Pill didn’t fully exist within the upper volumes of the Celestial Pill Compendium. Its original name was either the Calamity-Defying Pill or the Calamity-Guarding Pill, designed to protect cultivators below the Earthly Immortal stage from being eroded by Calamity Qi during catastrophic events.

However, Jiang Chengxuan had taken this base formula and, through various secret methods and deep insights, transformed it into the True Calamity-Crossing Pill. Its medicinal effect had shifted from merely resisting Calamity Qi to actively dissolving the harm caused by it. Though this change might seem subtle, it required an extraordinary mastery of alchemy, a profound understanding of Calamity Qi, and insights into the rules of the Immortal Domain and the nature of primordial forces. Without these, it would have been impossible to achieve.

Even now, after countless tests with Yan Han, Jiang Chengxuan wasn’t entirely sure of the True Calamity-Crossing Pill’s efficacy. Although the system’s task suggested the pill’s potential, the true outcome could only be confirmed through its successful refinement. Healing could manifest in various ways—whether it took a thousand years or ten thousand years, it would still be considered healing.

“One way to find out!”

With that thought, Jiang Chengxuan cleared his mind of distractions. After taking several deep breaths, he severed all extraneous thoughts and focused entirely on the task at hand.

Suddenly, the entire alchemy chamber was enveloped in a peculiar stillness. The flames within the Mountain and Sea Furnace, which reflected scenes of myriad worlds, seemed to slow down, flickering with a strange rhythm as if leaving behind afterimages. Time itself seemed to decelerate, though this was merely an illusion brought about by Jiang Chengxuan’s intense concentration, causing the surrounding environment to enter a mysterious state.

This was the advantage of being an Earthly Immortal-level alchemist, a skill that set him apart from others. It was also why Earthly Immortal-level alchemists were so rare and precious within the vast Immortal Domain. Such mastery allowed him to control the environment around him, bending it to his will.

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“Rise!”

With a low growl, Jiang Chengxuan triggered the opening of the treasure box crafted from Five Element Immortal Stones. A surge of black light erupted as a drop of inky essence, swirling with Calamity Qi, slowly emerged, suspending itself in mid-air, constantly shifting and writhing.

The moment the Calamity Qi Essence appeared, the specialized domain Jiang Chengxuan had created began to tremble slightly. Only by exerting his will did he manage to suppress it. This inky essence, known as the Calamity Ink Jade, was the source of the Calamity Qi—a disharmonious presence in the otherwise serene environment, prompting Jiang Chengxuan to furrow his brow in concentration.

“Refine!”

At his command, the sea of flames within the furnace roared to life. The alchemical fire, under Jiang Chengxuan’s precise control, surged toward the Calamity Ink Jade, seeking to envelop and refine it.

“Buzz—!”

As soon as the flames touched the Calamity Ink Jade, a terrifying force erupted. A wave of black mist radiated outward, corroding the surrounding space and creating a void that resisted the refining fire—a sight that momentarily startled Jiang Chengxuan. Despite being suppressed, the Calamity Ink Jade still possessed a startling degree of autonomy and intelligence, making it a formidable opponent.

“Spatial Force, open the path!”

But Jiang Chengxuan wasn’t about to back down. Silver light burst forth from his body as he activated the power of Spatial Truth. Ripples of silver energy spread from his form, extending into the void and merging with the corrupted space created by the Calamity Ink Jade. Slowly but surely, the spatial energy began to fill in the void, neutralizing the resistance without disturbing the delicate balance of the alchemy chamber.

This delicate maneuver not only overcame the Calamity Ink Jade’s defenses but also ensured that the other alchemical processes remained undisturbed—a testament to Jiang Chengxuan’s unparalleled skill. He understood that maintaining stability was paramount in this process; without it, even if the Calamity Ink Jade were refined, the absence of other crucial ingredients would render the entire effort futile.

The greatest challenge in refining the True Calamity-Crossing Pill was taming the essence of Calamity Qi without disrupting the environment. These primordial substances had a profound connection to the world, capable of triggering significant changes in their surroundings with the slightest movement, much like breathing.

As Jiang Chengxuan reinforced the spatial boundaries, the alchemical fire resumed its assault on the Calamity Ink Jade, only to be met with another barrier. This time, the Calamity Ink Jade flared with intense black light, signaling the start of a new phase in this titanic struggle.