Chapter Twenty-Seven: The Elixir is Formed

The sky shifted from black to white, and after an entire night, Chu Han’s nerves had been so strained that they verged on chaos, yet he still sat there, stubbornly enduring. As the black radiance gradually faded, eventually condensing within the medicine cauldron into a single, crystal-clear drop of liquid, Chu Han finally breathed a sigh of relief. The refining process was complete; the next step would be to fuse it and form the pill, but he needed to rest for a moment.

Exhaling deeply, Chu Han reflected on how the Reincarnation Stone had tormented him to the brink, but thankfully, he had survived the ordeal. He took a pill from his spatial ring and swallowed it, then closed his eyes to restore his condition. His wounds healed at a speed visible to the naked eye, the blood on his body slowly disappearing to reveal unblemished skin beneath.

Ten minutes later, he was back at his peak, opening his eyes and resuming his place before the medicine cauldron to continue his alchemy. As all the medicinal ingredients merged, only the liquid from the Reincarnation Stone remained—it contained explosive energy that Chu Han could sense even from outside the cauldron.

He had hoped, during the refining of the Reincarnation Stone, to feel the legendary power of reincarnation, but was disappointed; he sensed nothing of the sort. Without further hesitation, he fused the completed liquid with the black liquid, finally forming a swirling black pill within the cauldron.

Meanwhile, at the entrance to the Chaos Realm, various factions had gathered, including the Nine Dragons Pavilion and the Spirit Void Sanctuary, all discussing how best to enter the realm. Suddenly, they saw a column of black light rise violently in the distance, its energy wild and untamed. The groups exchanged shocked glances.

"Elder Tianhuo, if I’m not mistaken, that’s a phenomenon caused by pill formation. Is someone of great power refining medicine here?" asked an elder from the Nine Dragons Pavilion, speaking quietly to the elder from Spirit Void Sanctuary.

Elder Tianhuo nodded, then frowned. "Send word: remain here and do not enter the Chaos Realm. I’ll investigate and return shortly." With those words, he rushed toward the black light. Naturally, the other sects would not let Spirit Void Sanctuary seize the opportunity alone; they followed, and elders from five or six sects set out. Their numbers were few, but each was a master.

Chu Han, meanwhile, could only smile wryly at the spectacle before him. He hadn’t expected such a dramatic phenomenon with the formation of the Reincarnation Body Forging Pill—no doubt it would attract the attention of all the sects and families.

Though he thought this, he quickened his pace in refining the pill, hoping to finish before their arrival. Otherwise, if a fight broke out, the pill might be damaged.

Half an hour later, the pill was fully formed. Chu Han’s face lit up with delight as he quickly placed it in a prepared jade bottle. Just as he was about to leave, he sensed several presences outside the cave.

"May I ask which master is refining medicine here? Please come forth. I am Elder Tianhuo of Spirit Void Sanctuary," Elder Tianhuo called respectfully from outside the cave, the others waiting behind him.

Only pills of at least the Human grade could trigger such a heavenly phenomenon, and among Human grade pills, only the higher tiers could do so. Having reached the Wheel Sea Realm, ordinary Harmonious grade pills no longer sufficed, but Human grade pills remained objects of fierce contention.

Greed stirred in the hearts of those present—they wanted to kill and seize, but caution kept them from rushing in, wary of each other.

"There’s no need to meet. I was merely refining medicine in passing and will soon leave. You’d best depart as well," Chu Han replied from within, unwilling to show himself. He didn't know how many had gathered; perhaps experts from every family and sect were present.

He had to act cautiously, knowing none in the Wheel Sea Realm would easily relinquish a pill of Human grade. Elder Tianhuo’s tone changed, "If you won’t come out, I’ll enter to greet you myself." He wore a sinister smile and was about to enter when a figure emerged from within.

Chu Han had no choice—if a fight was inevitable, it was better outside the cave, where there was room to maneuver. When they saw Chu Han, everyone was startled; they hadn’t expected the alchemist to be such a young man, and from his aura, not even at the Wheel Sea Realm. Experience was vital for alchemists—clearly, this young man was a prodigy.

"Hmph, boy, you’ve come out at last? I won’t bother with pleasantries. Hand over the pill and swear loyalty to Spirit Void Sanctuary, and I’ll spare your life," Elder Tianhuo said, realizing Chu Han was not at Wheel Sea Realm and scheming accordingly.

Chu Han was clearly an alchemical genius. If Spirit Void Sanctuary could claim him, their power would greatly increase. The other visitors were no fools; recognizing Elder Tianhuo’s shamelessness, they began squabbling among themselves.

Chu Han watched the scene quietly, amused by their bickering.

"Enough. Stop your arguing. Now that you know I’m the one who refined the pill, none of you will leave here alive," Chu Han said in a low voice. Before they could react, he rushed forward.

Blue lightning crackled around his body with a sound that made their scalps tingle. Elder Tianhuo was closest; Chu Han moved with incredible speed, appearing before him in a blink.

"Flame Palm!" Elder Tianhuo cried in alarm, but reacted swiftly, raising his right hand and striking with a palm wreathed in scorching fire.

Yet his attack was futile. Chu Han’s fist collided with his palm, and a tremendous explosion sounded. Elder Tianhuo screamed as he was sent flying, crashing to the ground, flames still clinging to him—his strength was not on the same level as Chu Han’s.

The remaining onlookers were stunned. Their strength was comparable to Elder Tianhuo’s, but he hadn’t survived even a single exchange. Realizing their foe was not to be trifled with, they decided instantly to turn and flee.

"Heh, trying to run? Lightning Inferno," Chu Han sneered, raising both hands as a massive net of lightning appeared before them, leaving no escape.

Had they scattered, some might have escaped, but all tried to return to their main group, giving Chu Han the perfect chance to capture them all at once.

They unleashed their own techniques, but the lightning net held firm, enveloping them all.

Seeing the moment was right, Chu Han pressed his palms together, a smile on his lips. "Explode."

At his command, the lightning net detonated with a thunderous blast. Screams echoed as the explosion faded, leaving all the intruders severely wounded, sprawled on the ground.