Nine Yang Alchemy Emperor
Chapter 215: Target Locked

Chapter 215: Chapter 215: Target Locked

Elder Zhuang was also concocting elixirs for Han Xiaoying. However, her skills weren’t as high as Chu Feng’s; she was concocting elixirs to suppress the Evil Qi.

This method of treatment is considered the last resort.

Just like during Ancient Times when the great floods were a disaster, Yu the Great’s father labored for nine years, reinforcing and raising the riverbanks, building large dams. In the end, the floods only became more fierce.

Yu the Great, learning from his father’s failed efforts at flood control, dredged the channels, directing the waters from plains and lakes into the riverways, all flowing into the sea. After thirteen years of such efforts, he finally succeeded.

At the moment, Han Xiaoying’s bodily condition somewhat resembles the disastrous floods.

Her natural Seven-star Sword Veins caused Evil Qi to wreak havoc within her body. If one uses elixirs to suppress and seal the Evil Qi within her, even though this might temporarily alleviate her condition, the dangers are immense.

Firstly, this is equivalent to creating a bomb inside her body.

The more the Evil Qi accumulates inside, an explosion will inevitably occur one day.

Secondly, Evil Qi serves as an aid in her cultivation; being suppressed, her cultivation speed will become extremely slow.

Sealing is not as good as dredging.

Dredging is not as good as transforming harm into benefit, directly helping Han Xiaoying utilize the rampant Evil Qi and turn it into cultivation.

This is the most ingenious approach.

The elixir that Chu Feng helped her concoct could assist her in turning harm into benefit, making full use of the Evil Qi.

...

Elder Zhuang was halfway through her alchemy when an already imperfect technique led to the unpleasant smell of scorching and muffled sounds emanating from the Pill Furnace. The emergence of Chu Feng’s Nine Yang Strange Fire, worshiped by ten-thousand flames, immediately caused Elder Zhuang to lose control over the flames.

Bang!

The furnace exploded on the spot.

"What just happened? Why did the fire suddenly become uncontrollable and surge towards the front left?" Elder Zhuang’s face was gloomy.

No matter who it is, a failed alchemy attempt is sure to spoil one’s mood.

Although the reason for Elder Zhuang’s failure in alchemy was only partly due to the fire’s abnormal behavior, she still felt angry.

"Could it be that Fiery Flame Peak is acting up again?" Elder Zhuang, somewhat paranoid, stepped out of the Alchemy Room to investigate the situation.

When she exited the Alchemy Room to check, she was surprised to find that many other disciples and protectors from the sect had also stepped out of their Alchemy Rooms to investigate.

It seems that the abnormality in the fire was not just experienced by her alone.

"Elder Zhuang, was your fire also affected just now?" Elder Shoumei, who was holding a Jade Box with a faint scent of medicine emanating from it, had a slight look of joy on his face.

It appears that the abnormality in the fire did not result in his failing the alchemy.

"Isn’t it eerie? I was just in the middle of concocting elixirs when the fire suddenly surged in that direction, moving chaotically. It caused my furnace to explode in an instant," Elder Zhuang, who had her pride, said.

She attributed the failure of her alchemy entirely to the anomalous fire behavior.

That way, no one would mock her for her inadequate alchemy skills.

"Ahem... I was lucky to have just finished, so I was not affected," Elder Shoumei tactfully gave Elder Zhuang some face. In reality, the crucial moment of closing the furnace coincided with the abnormal movement of the fire.

His success in alchemy was because his alchemy ability was far superior to that of Elder Zhuang.

In fact, the abnormal fire behavior had little effect on the others involved in alchemy.

"The fire surged in that direction, right where Fiery Flame Peak is. I’m a bit worried, so I’m going to check it out first!" Elder Shoumei is one of the oldest Respected Elders of the Ten Thousand Sword Sect.

He had long heard that there might be a Fire Dragon hidden within Fiery Flame Peak.

Yet, I have never seen it with my own eyes.

"Let me accompany you! An extra person makes for added composure in dealing with sudden emergencies," Elder Zhuang said, as he flew towards Fiery Flame Peak by sword.

Those ordinary disciples, stewards, and protectors could only watch from a distance.

Some of the more faint-hearted, fearing a lava eruption within Fiery Flame Peak, immediately left the Alchemy Field and went to a safer place.

Being so close to Fiery Flame Peak, an actual volcanic eruption would mean utter devastation.

Elder Shoumei and Elder Zhuang consecutively arrived at the mouth of Fiery Flame Cave, and upon investigation, found nothing unusual within.

"This is strange, could there really be a Fire Dragon in this Fiery Flame Cave?" Elder Shoumei, holding a treasure sword, walked into the cave.

"I, on the other hand, feel that this Fiery Flame Cave might have cultivated an Abnormal Fire!" Elder Zhuang expressed a different opinion. "The recent strange movements of the Pill Furnace flames, worshiping in this direction, were like subjects paying homage to a king. There could indeed be an Abnormal Fire inside the cave."

"If it truly is an Abnormal Fire, then that is a priceless treasure. Whoever obtains it could see a massive surge in strength, gaining a great advantage in both alchemy and combat."

Elder Shoumei’s eyes shone like the stars, emitting a brilliance as if tangible.

The temptation of an Abnormal Fire is immense for anyone.

"Now that we have encountered such an opportunity, why not join forces to explore further. If there is an Abnormal Fire, it shall be obtained by whoever has the skill," Elder Zhuang was equally tempted.

"Agreed!"

The two immediately took to sword-flight and plunged into the terrifying Magma Abyss to conduct their investigation.

If there was only one person, even with Sword Saint cultivation, it would be difficult to penetrate deeply.

Now with the two of them working together, one leading the way and the other deploying the Sword Domain to protect them both, they were unharmed by the lava. After searching within the magma for most of the day and finding nothing, they could only dejectedly return to land.

As is known, not even a Sword Saint could survive in scorching hot magma for extended periods.

Whether it’s the pressure of the magma or the intense heat, it would be enough to cremate both of them alive.

"Strange! There’s neither a Fire Dragon nor an Abnormal Fire!"

"What exactly caused the sudden disturbance in the Pill Furnace fire? This matter cannot be taken lightly. I must investigate further," Elder Shoumei said.

Elder Shoumei’s power was clearly deeper than that of Elder Zhuang. After flying out from the magma, he appeared unfazed, while Elder Zhuang’s face was beet red and his back drenched in sweat.

She quickly left as she had urgent matters to attend to.

Elder Shoumei returned to the Alchemy Field for a meticulous investigation.

"Since the disturbance of the Pill Furnace fire was not caused by Fiery Flame Peak, the problem most likely lies within these Alchemy Rooms! Or there might be an issue with the device channeling the Earth fire."

Elder Shoumei analyzed the situation carefully, commencing a thorough investigation.

After questioning many who were practicing alchemy in the Alchemy Field around the time of the incident, Elder Shoumei made a surprising discovery.

He found that not every Alchemy Room’s Pill Furnace was paying homage in the direction of Fiery Flame Peak.

Different positions were paying homage in different directions.

Ultimately, the target locked onto the Alchemy Room where Chu Feng was located.

After multiple screenings, Elder Shoumei’s expression became curious. He had almost confirmed that the recent disturbance in the Pill Furnace fire was related to the Alchemy Room where Chu Feng was located.

Moreover, the direction of all the Pill Furnace flames paying homage was centered around this area.

Elder Shoumei did not alert Chu Feng, who was inside practicing alchemy, nor did he inform anyone else. He just sat cross-legged not far away, secretly monitoring any activity from Chu Feng’s Alchemy Room.

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