Alchemy Emperor of the Divine Dao c1-1294

by Flying Alone 孤单地飞

  Liu Dong and his group did not express any disagreement about Ling Han taking the lion’s share of the rewards.

  Are you kidding? How much work had they actually done for this reward? They had only been responsible for capturing a Bright Wool Sheep! Such an easy task, who on earth would fail at it? They knew very well that Ling Han had gifted them each with a Transcending Origin Pill because they had pointed out the location of the cavern to him. This was Ling Han’s token of appreciation for their aid.

  Otherwise, who would be so generous to do such a thing? They didn’t have such a close relationship after all.

  One pill would allow the one who consumed it to advance one layer…. if this pill was sold, what kind of astronomical price would it be worth?

  Ling Han, Liu Dong, Li Hao and Zhu Xue Yi immediately took their respective pills and proceeded to digest the effects while Liu Yu Tong was responsible for standing guard over them. Chen Peng Ju and Zhou Chang could only watch enviously from the side. Thankfully, the Transcending Origin Pill wouldn’t suddenly grow wings and fly away, so when they have broken through to Element Gathering Tier, they’d also be able to use it.

  Ling Han sat down beside some bushes at one side. After he had consumed a Transcending Origin Pill, the Spiritual Qi from all around him surged towards him. His Five Elements Mix Chaos Lotus fluttered slightly and began to absorb the Spiritual Qi like mad. His cultivation level immediately began to shoot up.

  He had already reached the peak period of the first layer of Element Gathering Tier, and under the large volume of concentrated Spiritual Qi, he immediately began to solidify the second origin nucleus.

  Five pinpricks of light appeared from nothing, and slowly transformed into five rotating nuclei. Then, their speed of rotation gradually increased, and they quickly increased in size. It was also during this process that the space within his Dantian also started expanding in order to accommodate even more Origin Power.

  The size of the space within a martial artist’s Dantian decided the amount of Origin Power a martial artist could store, thus it was very important. For Ling Han, its importance had increased by a few times because he possessed the Five Element Origin Nuclei, which granted him with power that exceeded his own actual cultivation level. However, the toll it took on his ability to store Origin Power was also naturally overwhelming.

  He required a space within his Dantian that was at least a few times larger than other martial artists’ of the same cultivation level. Otherwise, he’d only be a one-trick pony, only able to display his overwhelming prowess once and very quickly becoming exhausted.

  Of course, as long as he managed to obtain first place in the Da Yuan Tournament and get his hands on the Dark Moon Grass, he’d be able to concoct the Spatial Pill. This was something even powerful warriors of Heaven Tier would be jealous over. To him, who was only in Element Gathering Tier, how many times would the Spatial Pill expand the space in his Dantian?

  The problem of limited Origin Power storage would thus be solved.

  The greatness of the Immortal Grade Spirit Base was fully evident here as the Spiritual Qi absorbed by his Five Elements Mix Chaos Lotus was indescribably plentiful; the Transcending Origin Pill stimulated the speedy growth of his origin nuclei, allowing his cultivation level to increase like crazy.

  Second layer of Element Gathering Tier–early, middle, late, peak period.

  The speed of his advancement was hair-raising!

  Ling Han nodded to himself. Although his Origin Nuclei was equivalent to five times of a normal person’s Origin Nucleus, it did not expend additional medicinal effects. When he thought about it, it was natural. Although his Origin Nuclei was equivalent to five times a normal person’s Origin Nucleus, he still had the Immortal Grade Spirit Base, so how fast would he be at absorbing Spiritual Qi?

  Immortal Grade Spirit Base was originally synonymous with rapid cultivation rate, so how could it be possible he’d be held back by it?

  At this moment, the medicinal effects of the first Transcending Origin Pill were completely used up.

  Ling Han opened his eyes and instantly felt a raging hunger. It seemed he had unknowingly been cultivating for a whole day and night.

  On another side, Liu Dong and the other two were also almost done with their cultivation. Their faces all revealed exhilaration though they had each advanced to different stages.

  Liu Dong and Zhu Xue Yi had reached the peak period of the first layer of Element Gathering Tier, whereas Li Hao had reached the early period of the second layer. Their innate abilities differed, so there was also a difference in the results of absorbing the medicinal effects of the Transcending Origin Pill.

  Ling Han was slightly optimistic about Li Hao. To be able to form Saber Qi at this age was proof of his great potential, and facts have also proved that he was talented. Ling Han decided to spare some time and effort to nurture this man.

  Perhaps, there would appear a Saber King in future because of his decision!

  At this time, the bones of the Red Scaled Dragon Snake were also done, and the essence of the bones had mixed with the soup. It was gold in color and produced a strange aroma.

  “This is extremely nutritious! Come, come, come, let’s all have ourselves a grand feast!” Ling Han gathered the others and started to distribute the soup amongst themselves. They had also grilled the snake flesh, and though its effects were far beneath those of the snake bones, it would at least fill their stomachs.

  The seven of them started to eat without reserve.

  Although the Red Scaled Dragon Snake did not have a high grade, but still, kings of demonic beasts were not commonly sold in the marketplace. Even Liu Yu Tong had only eaten such a delicacy twice. Even she, a princess of a Great Clan, was so, thus Liu Dong and his group were even more eager for such a rare meal.

  Not long after, they had drunk the whole pot of soup until nothing was left. They all felt that their stomachs were extremely full and bloated–as if even one more bite and they would burst.

  This was natural. The bone marrow of the Red Scaled Dragon Snake was equivalent to an extremely nutritious medicine. They felt this way because they have had too much nutrition.

  The seven of them quickly sat down in cross-legged positions and started to digest this extremely nutritious food.

  This could not help them advance their cultivation level, but would still help them strengthen their physiques. It was still extremely beneficial for them.

  Ling Han circulated the Indestructible Heaven Scroll to absorb the medicinal effects of all he had consumed into every part of his body. A golden light actually started to flicker from his body. However, this glow was very faint, and if you didn’t pay attention, you’d miss it completely.

  ‘It’s great!’ He thought in his heart. The Indestructible Heaven Scroll could help him completely absorb all the benefits of what he had consumed, without wasting a single drop!

  It was common sense that the food one consumes could not possibly be absorbed completely by one’s body, especially for this kind of extremely nutritious food. That was because if the medicinal effects were too strong, they could not be digested within a short period of time. However, after one or two days, due to the natural processes of the body, the nutrition would be naturally removed from one’s body. How great of a waste was that?

  “After I have finished digesting it, I’ll definitely be able to cultivate the body of the Dead Tree from the Dead Tree Tier!”

  Chapter 53

  Translator: _Dark_Angel_ Editor: Kurisu

  Another day passed.

  Ling Han suddenly opened his eyes, a pleased smile turning up at the corners of his lips. He drew his sword and lowered the blade in a slash at his extended left hand.

  If anyone had seen such a thing, they would definitely think he was committing self-mutilation, but after a while longer, they’d definitely be shocked to the point that their eyeballs were in danger of popping out of their heads, for as this slash encountered his hand, it did
not leave a single scratch on his skin. The only proof of what he had done was a white line on his hand.

  ‘Indeed, my defense has improved by a considerable amount,’ Ling Han nodded. Although he had not poured Origin Power into that strike just now, he had also not used Origin Power to strengthen his defense. He had depended entirely on his physique’s innate defense–without any external aid.

  He increased the power of the strike, and simultaneously began to circulate the Indestructible Heaven Scroll.

  The sword lowered once again in a slash, and this time it produced a gash on his hand. However, something even more bizarre appeared. Not a single drop of blood flowed from this gash.

  ‘Haha, so this is the first layer of the Indestructible Heaven Scroll, the Dead Tree Tier! The physical body would be like that of a dead tree, and even after being struck by a sword, the body would not bleed, nor would the essential lifeforce be damaged!’ The smile on Ling Han’s face became wider. The gash he himself had created was healing at a tremendously rapid pace and very quickly vanished. There wasn’t even a mark left behind. This was an unbelievable feat. ‘And this is only the Body of Dead Tree!’

  Ling Han could not help feeling a bit rueful. Once he reached Rock Cliff Tier and formed Body of Rock Cliff, then his skin would be as tough as rock. Even a heavy strike would not injure him one bit as his defense would have once again been upgraded to a new level. Iron Sheet Tier would be even more amazing, and his power would become even more tyrannical.

  But when he finally achieved Diamond Tier, that’d be a fundamental change. Even a missing limb could be regrown, and his lifeforce would be so powerful it would be practically beyond reasonable limits.

  ‘According to the scroll, I’d be able to condense a drop of Indestructible True Fluid once I reach Dead Tree Tier. In the future, no matter how heavy the injury I suffer, as long as I refine this Indestructible True Fluid, it’d heal instantly.

  Indestructible Heaven Scroll… it indeed lives up to its name!’

  Ling Han did not immediately begin condensing the Indestructible True Fluid. This was a very time-consuming process, and was not something that could be completed successfully within a short period of time.

  ‘Haha, once I’ve formed the Body of Dead Tree, my last and only weakness would be eliminated!’ Ling Han was extremely overjoyed.

  In this world, there were certain races that were powerful from birth. One such example was the Four Winds Race, who possessed jaw-dropping speed–even their members who were only in Element Gathering Tier could be considered to be on even footing with Gushing Spring Tier. Another example was the Sword-Armed Race, whose arms could transform into sharp blades. The higher their cultivation level, the sharper and sturdier their blade arms.

  An even more powerful example would be the Wild Thunder Race. Their members were born with lightning surrounding their bodies, and thus their attacks were terrifyingly powerful.

  This was labeled as special body constitution.

  Whether in his last life or in his current life, Ling Han did not have such special constitution, but the cultivation of the Indestructible Heaven Scroll allowed him to acquire one. This was practically inconceivable, as it had broken the iron-clad rules of nature!

  ‘Body of Dead Tree could only be compared to some lower grade special constitution; but if I actually manage to form Body of Diamond, then what race would actually be able to compare to this kind of special physical constitution?

  In this life, I am destined to be invincible, to walk the path no one has ever walked before, to shatter the void and become a god!’

  Ling Han collected his stray thoughts and glanced over at Liu Dong and the rest. The essence of the bone marrow of the Dragon Snake drained very quickly. If it still could not be digested within a whole day and night, then there would only remain less than one tenth of the nutrition in it. Thus, they practically wouldn’t obtain much benefit at all.

  Indeed, not long after, Liu Yu Tong and the rest completed their refinement process, and stood up one by one.

  They were not cultivating the Indestructible Heaven Scroll, so naturally, it was impossible to completely refine all the essence of the bone marrow; still, all of them looked very pleased, as they had indeed obtained some benefits.

  “Big Brother Ling, there are about ten days left before the new year, so we have to return.”

  “After the new year, let us meet again at Da Yuan City.”

  “Farewell!”

  The five of them bade farewell to Ling Han and Liu Yu Tong. Though Chen Peng Ju seemed like he had something that he was hesitant to say. In the end, he still did not say a single word and, with Li Hao and his group, walked further and further away into the distance.

  Ling Han looked over at Liu Yu Tong and said, “How is it, how is your gain?”

  “Very profitable!” Liu Yu Tong nodded, her beautiful face showing a joy that was difficult to conceal. “My physical defense has improved to a whole new level, and my bones, as well as my muscles’ strength, have also improved considerably. If I battle with Cheng Wen Kun now, I can guarantee that I’d be able to kill him within ten moves!”

  Demonic beasts that had a shred of a king’s bloodline were much too rare, but the benefits they promised were also colossal. This was also why Ling Han had immediately raced over here once he had reached the peak period of the first layer of Element Gathering Tier. If he managed to gain these benefits, then his actual power would naturally improve greatly, and the chances of victory at the Da Yuan Tournament at the beginning of the year would also increase dramatically.

  Even for the Liu Clan that was considered one of the most powerful Great Clans of Rain Country, they still might not be able to get their hands on demonic beasts that had a king’s bloodline. This kind of thing was completely dependent on fate and fortune.

  Ling Han took the second Transcending Origin Pill and continued cultivation. He had also gifted Li Hao with two pills to give this young saber wielder a helping hand. However, just what extent Li Hao’s future achievements would reach… that still depended on his own potential and willingness to work hard.

  After he had refined this Transcending Origin Pill, he had also reached the peak period of the third layer of Element Gathering Tier. However, the effects of the Transcending Origin Pill also ended here. It could not help him to advance any further than this.

  Normally, the higher one’s cultivation level, the fewer pills there were that could actually help one advance their cultivation level. For example, for Element Gathering Tier, a martial artist between the fourth and sixth layers needed to take “Revolving Origin Pill”. However, this required the inner core of demonic beast kings that were in the Gushing Spring Tier. [1]

  To use the inner core of a king in Gushing Spring Tier to concoct a pill for a martial artist in Element Gathering Tier was much too extravagant.

  He still had six Transcending Origin Pills in his possession. He decided to hand them over to Ling Dong Xing on their return home, and allow him to gift them to those exceptionally gifted clansmen within the clan.

  “Let’s also return home!” Ling Han said to Liu Yu Tong.

  “En!” Liu Yu Tong graced him with an enchanting smile. Even she herself did not realize that her icy demeanor was slowly melting in front of Ling Han.

  The two of them left the Seven Wind Mountains and returned to the inn they had kept their horses at. After paying the fees, they urged their horses on a return journey towards Gray Cloud Town.

  They rode by day and rested by night. Ling Han took advantage of this time to begin condensing the Indestructible True Fluid and, after two days, formed a drop about the size of a grain of rice. Theoretically, the drop had to reach the size of a bean to be considered successfully condensed and possess the greatest possible effects, but it was still usable now–though the effects were definitely much, much weaker.

  ‘Looks like I need about ten days to condense a single drop. However, the Da Yuan Tournament is also at the begin
ning of next year, so there’d be enough time. This will become one of my trump cards.’

  Seven days layer, they had returned to Gray Cloud Town, and Ling Han had also successfully broken through to the fourth layer of Element Gathering Tier. For him, this was really nothing too difficult. At this time, there were only about three days before the year’s end, and almost all houses were decorated with lanterns and colored banners in preparation for celebrating the new year.

  The Ling Clan Clan Residence was also filled with an air of celebration. Because Ling Zhong Kuan had died, the Ling Clan was now completely under the control of Ling Dong Xing. Everyone was united, giving off a brand-new appearance.

  “Young Master Han!”

  “Young Master Han!”

  When Ling Han passed by, all servants he encountered greeted him respectfully. This young man who was soon going to be seventeen years old was going to be the future backbone of the Ling Clan, and no one dared to underestimate him anymore.