Longevity: My Talents Are a Bit Abundant-Chapter 517: Ruyi Core Formation

This demonic specter, without a tangible body, carried a bone-chilling coldness and heaven-shaking venom, extending its sharp long claws straight into Shen Xuan’s Sea of Consciousness.

Its target of attack was Shen Xuan’s Divine Soul.

Evidently, this demonic specter had developed some spiritual intelligence, not only brutal and ferocious but also adept at hiding its form and launching surprise assaults.

The Profound Nether Ghostface Mushroom here was seen by it as forbidden fruit and bait.

Several cultivators like Shen Xuan had come to pick the Profound Nether Ghostface Mushroom, only to fall victim to its malicious hands.

In the moment when the demonic specter launched its surprise attack, Wan Meng Demon Lord merely narrowed her eyes without making a move.

Shen Xuan seemed to have anticipated this.

Just as the claws of the demonic specter were about to touch his body.

A dazzling and blinding golden light suddenly erupted from all around Shen Xuan.

The celestial golden battle armor covered his body.

Then, a surge of blue lightning arcs began to flash.

The supreme Yang and firm Power of Thunder suppressed all ghostly entities.

"Shhhh!"

The sharp claws of the demonic specter grabbed the celestial golden battle armor, emitting wisps of smoke.

The demonic specter let out a scream of pain as its soul body was scorched by the thunder light, its soul body dimmed somewhat.

It instinctively retreated in escape.

Shen Xuan’s counterattack was even faster.

Without turning around, he pointed two fingers like a sword, kicking backward.

From his fingertips, a concentrated thunder light burst forth like a sword of divine punishment, striking swiftly and precisely onto the head of the demonic specter.

"Boom!"

This Thunder God’s Fury directly blasted the soul body of the demonic specter, twisting and darkening it.

The Power of Thunder continuously destroyed its soul body.

The shrill screams persisted without end.

"Noisy!"

Shen Xuan slightly moved his mind, the Ice Soul Divine Sword let out a clear sword cry, suddenly appearing.

On the sword body, there wasn’t Profound Ice Cold Qi, but fierce and dazzling blue lightning arcs crackling.

Shen Xuan wielded Thunder God’s Fury, channeling refined Thunder Spiritual Power continuously into the Ice Soul Divine Sword.

"Swift."

Shen Xuan pointed lightly towards the fleeing demonic specter.

The Ice Soul Divine Sword, radiating volatile lightning arcs, transformed into a blue-and-white interwoven flash of lightning, streaking across, directly piercing the demonic specter’s shadow.

"Shhhh!"

This time, the demonic specter didn’t even have time to scream before it was instantly dissolved.

The lightning dissipated, and the Ice Soul Divine Sword gracefully flew back.

The sword body glowed, untouched by dust.

Shen Xuan stretched out his hand and summoned.

A perfectly round and black Nether Pearl, with faint electric threads coursing inside, flew into his palm.

"Very good, Tier Three Nether Pearl. Now, all the main materials for the Soul Condensing Pill are gathered."

Shen Xuan thought quietly.

He calmly picked two mature Profound Nether Ghostface Mushrooms, sealing them in specially-made jade boxes.

Leaving the rest of the juvenile ones to grow.

Then, he returned to Wan Meng Demon Lord.

The entire process was clean and efficient.

Tier Three Demonic Specters posed no threat to Shen Xuan.

From being ambushed to counter-killing, all within a few breaths.

Nearby, Demon Lord Yaotong and Demon Lord Xueying, witnessing Shen Xuan’s Thunder Technique, grew increasingly apprehensive.

Speaking with more politeness.

"Shen has other matters. See you in a month. Please go ahead, fellow Daoists."

Shen Xuan couldn’t be bothered to respond.

Taking Li Ruyi with him, he left the Nether Bone Forest directly.

Wan Meng Demon Lord glanced at Demon Lord Yaotong and Demon Lord Xueying, smiled charmingly, and followed Shen Xuan’s figure.

...

Deep within the Nether Domain space, inside a small cave mansion forcibly opened.

Shen Xuan set up multiple killing and illusion arrays outside the cave mansion to prevent unwanted guests.

Within the cave mansion, the cold Nether Qi had been dispelled, filled instead with a rich aroma of medicine.

Li Ruyi prepared to open the furnace and refine pills.

She discussed with Shen Xuan for a while.

Relying on oneself is better than seeking help.

Now, she had recovered most of her memories.

The inheritance of the Soul Condensing Pill had also been remembered.

Rather than venturing out to take risks and seek others for pill refinement, better to turn her energy into a fight.

Shen Xuan also agreed with Li Ruyi’s idea.

After recovering her memories, Li Ruyi had a fifty to sixty percent chance of refining pills.

It was worth trying.

Shen Xuan had long thought about it. 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

If the refinement of the Soul Condensing Pill fails.

Then he would take a trip to the eastern palace of the Nether Domain space.

Li Ruyi mentioned that it might be inhabited by a real Tier Three Nether Cultivator.

Transformed from the grievance and remnant soul of Ancestor Bone Nether.

It is the master of this Nether Domain space.

Shen Xuan’s cultivation technique naturally suppressed Nether Cultivators’ ghostly souls.

As long as it’s not a Ghost Infant Nether Cultivator, they are helpless against him.

Wan Meng Demon Lord volunteered to protect the two during their pill refinement.

Shen Xuan instructed her to guard outside the cave mansion, not to intrude, so as not to disturb the pill refinement.

A millennium Soul Stabilizing flower, its petals resembling swirling phantoms, transparent throughout.

A Three-leaf Mind-calming Grass, each leaf shimmering with different Soul Power halos.

A pale white Profound Nether Ghostface Mushroom, with natural patterns on its cap resembling a human face.

A perfectly round and black Nether Pearl, with faint electric threads coursing inside.

Lastly, a pure and soft-hued crystal flowing from the Demon King Soul Crystal.

These five main ingredients all have unique effects on the Divine Soul, extremely difficult to collect outside.

Meanwhile, Shen Xuan produced a dozen auxiliary ingredients purchased on Flying Dragon Island.

All with sufficient age and rich Spiritual Qi.

"Fellow Daoist Li, have you made up your mind?"

"I have made up my mind."

Li Ruyi raised her hand and summoned a simple and ancient black Pill Furnace.

It was specially crafted by True Master Jade Sun for her after achieving perfection in her Soul Foundation under True Master Cold Jade.

This Pill Furnace is different from others.

It does not use Earth Fire for refinement.

But rather Nether Fire converted from Nether Power.

Li Ruyi expertly placed each auxiliary ingredient into the furnace, her Divine Sense precisely manipulating the Nether Fire for refinement and fusion.

The process flowed seamlessly, carrying an elegant beauty.

Once the auxiliary ingredients perfectly merged and reached their optimal state.

"Soul Stabilizing Flower."

Shen Xuan tossed the Soul Stabilizing Flower into the Pill Furnace, instantly transforming into a stream of pure blue soul flow, stabilizing the medicine liquid within the furnace immediately.

The medicine liquid within the Pill Furnace seemed to have gained a backbone.

"Mind-calming Grass."

The Three-leaf Mind-calming Grass flew in, transforming into three-colored rays of light, merging with the medicine liquid, becoming lively and full of spirit.

"Xuanming Ghostface Mushroom."

This mushroom had just entered the Pill Furnace and did not immediately melt, but instead let out a sharp ghostly howl, struggling to escape the Pill Furnace.

The furnace lid buzzed with vibrations.

Li Ruyi snorted coldly, making hand seals with both hands, and the nether energy around her rose dramatically as she swiftly pointed at the Pill Furnace.

The ghostly cold nether fire suddenly turned into a ghastly white color.

The medicinal liquid in the Pill Furnace tightly enveloped the Ghostface Mushroom.

In the end, the Ghostface Mushroom transformed into strands of extremely pure black medicinal power, merging into the liquid medicine.

"Tier Three Nether Pearl!"

The pitch-black, lustrous Nether Pearl entered the Pill Furnace, continuously swirling and tumbling.

Li Ruyi took a full three days to refine it into the medicinal liquid.

"Demon King Soul Crystal."

By this time, after seven days of alchemy, Li Ruyi already showed a hint of fatigue.

The crystal-clear Demon King Soul Crystal was thrown into the Pill Furnace.

The medicinal liquid quickly coagulated around the Soul Crystal.

Li Ruyi continuously made seals and cast spells.

Countless complex spells, manipulating her life-bound Nether Fire, dissolved the Demon King Soul Crystal in the medicine.

At this moment, the primary and auxiliary medicinal powers fully fused.

The Pill Furnace trembled violently, emitting a chilling ghostly light.

Formless pill tribulations emerged from the void, striking toward the Pill Furnace.

Fortunately, Shen Xuan stood before the Pill Furnace, donned in celestial armor, enduring the pill tribulation attacks.

The Soul Condensing Pill is too defiant, not tolerated by the Heavenly Dao.

The entire process lasted for three days.

If not for Shen Xuan, Li Ruyi’s Pill Furnace would have long been struck by the pill tribulation, the medicinal liquid scattering.

Finally, success was achieved.

Li Ruyi changed her hand seals and shouted, "Open!"

The furnace lid shot skyward.

Two dragon-eye-sized purple pills flew out.

As soon as they appeared, they transformed into purple light, trying to escape and flee.

They darted around the Cave Mansion.

Despite Li Ruyi’s continuous spellcasting, she couldn’t control them.

Shen Xuan flicked his finger lightly.

"Freeze!"

The Soul Condensing Pills were instantly frozen.

Shen Xuan beckoned, and the two Soul Condensing Pills fell into his palm.

Deep purple, perfectly round, with cloud-like patterns on the surface, exuding a rich medicinal aroma, which makes the Divine Soul continuously express a desire.

Shen Xuan took the Medicine Bottle from Li Ruyi’s hand and placed the two Soul Condensing Pills inside it separately.

At this time, Li Ruyi’s face was as pale as paper, her soul power slightly chaotic.

Evidently, this alchemy had consumed a considerable amount of her energy.

But it was well worth it.

Refining two qualified Soul Condensing Pills was certainly worth the Spirit Medicine used.

Shen Xuan asked, "Fellow Daoist Li, how will you solidify the pill?"

Li Ruyi showed a resolute expression.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, I will rest for a few days. After recovery, I will directly solidify the pill here."

"I ask Fellow Daoist Shen to help guard."

Shen Xuan nodded and said, "That would be great."

This time, Li Ruyi was extremely lucky to refine two Soul Condensing Pills.

Of course, she must strike while the iron is hot.

During this period, Shen Xuan contributed significantly.

If it weren’t for him continuously blocking many formless pill tribulations for the Pill Furnace.

With Li Ruyi’s cultivation, it would have been very difficult to stabilize the Pill Furnace’s nether fire and medicinal liquid.

Spirit Cultivators require a Tier Three Spirit Vein to extract Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi for Core Formation.

Nether Cultivators are the same.

For Li Ruyi.

The Nether Realm space was the best place for Core Formation.

The cold and abundant nether energy here was sufficient to guarantee her Core Formation needs.

...

Seven days later, Li Ruyi fully recovered, adjusting her mind and body to the best state.

Then began the soul pill condensation.

Outside the Cave Mansion, the wind and clouds changed, large amounts of cold nether energy swept in.

Shen Xuan sat cross-legged outside the Cave Mansion.

By his side was Wan Meng, the Demon Sovereign, her face full of curiosity.

Soon.

With the Cave Mansion at its center, cold nether energy continuously gathered from a hundred miles around.

Even Shen Xuan felt a slight chill.

He released all his sensing skills to monitor the surrounding changes.

"From the changes in nether energy, Li Ruyi will at least be able to condense a Fake Pill."

"If luck is on her side, she might condense a True Pill."

Shen Xuan silently compared the celestial phenomena during Li Ruyi’s and Zhuang Xueqin’s Core Formations.

Compared to Zhuang Xueqin, Li Ruyi’s control over the cold nether energy is more fluent and natural.

It probably relates to her past life as a True Pill True Master.

Now, Li Ruyi had recovered most of her memory.

She had quite a bit of experience in Core Formation.

Moreover, with Shen Xuan guarding for her outside the Cave Mansion.

Li Ruyi focused entirely, dedicating herself to impacting Core Formation.

In Shen Xuan’s observation.

Li Ruyi’s soul foundation was stable, and her soul power extraordinary.

If her Divine Soul remains stable, there’s a high chance of condensing a True Pill.

An hour later.

A large amount of cold nether energy gathered and compressed above the Cave Mansion, bringing a heavy oppressive feeling to the area.

Such a situation, Shen Xuan had long predicted.

This degree of cold nether energy wouldn’t harm him.

Wan Meng, the Demon Sovereign, could hardly bear it.

Her delicate body trembled slightly.

The demonic energy around her condensed into substance, transforming into blossoms of black mandala, protecting her body.

At this moment, Li Ruyi had just started Core Formation.

Shen Xuan guessed that Nether Cultivators’ Core Formation is more difficult.

It would take at least a month to complete.

This is under the assumption that everything goes smoothly for Li Ruyi’s Core Formation.

Shen Xuan closed his eyes and meditated.

The Ice Soul Divine Sword stood by his side, ready to be summoned at any time.

Two days later.

With a "boom," the illusion array and killing array outside the Cave Mansion were forcibly broken open.

A familiar figure appeared in front of Shen Xuan and Wan Meng, the Demon Sovereign.