This was a Nether Beast above the Penetrating Nether Realm. Although its physical body had vanished, the crystal core shattered and would still pulverize the entire mountain.
"Buzz"
Suddenly, above Meng Qi's head, nine lotuses bloomed, divine light flowed, and the violent energy within the Nether Beast crystal core gradually calmed down.
The Nine Lotus Soul Gathering Pill actually intervened at a critical moment. No one knew what method it used, but it managed to suppress the violent energy within the crystal core.
"I understand."
Meng Qi was suddenly overjoyed. The moment the Nine Lotus Soul Gathering Pill was used, she realized that the way she used her soul power was wrong, which had triggered the violent energy within the Nether Beast crystal core.
After all, without experience, she controlled the demon beast the same way she would control it, but the demon beasts of the underworld simply couldn't accept such control.
As soon as the Nine Lotus Soul Gathering Pill was used, Meng Qi immediately found a method. Her soul power was re-condensed, and she entered the Nether Beast Crystal Core in a different way. This time, sure enough, the core was no longer so violent.
"Buzz!"
After the time it takes to burn an incense stick, the massive skeleton suddenly trembled, then stopped moving again.
"Failed?" Although Long Chen had prepared in advance, he was still somewhat disappointed.
"No, it worked." Mengqi wiped the fragrant sweat from her forehead and said excitedly.
"Then what do you ...?" Long Chen pointed at the motionless skeleton.
"I've already activated its crystal core, but because it's been so long, the energy left inside the core is less than one-tenth.
In other words, once fully activated, it would instantly revive, but its combat power could only last up to one hour.
After one hour, its crystal core energy will be exhausted and it will completely fall apart. So, if you summon it now, it will drain all its energy and cannot stop midway. Mengqi explained.
"I see. Then it's better not to summon them; that would be such a waste." Long Chen hurriedly said.
"Long Chen, I also found that within the crystal cores of these Nether Beasts, there is still a trace of spirit remaining.
I'm planning to extract them and condense my life-bound soul beast. Your soul power is so strong, why don't you condense your life-bound soul beast too?" Meng Qi's beautiful eyes were filled with excitement. Clearly, the souls of these Nether Beasts were incredibly powerful and the best choice for condensing soul beasts.
Long Chen shook his head and said, "I don't follow the soul cultivation path, nor do I have the energy to train soul beasts. Being distracted is not worth it." "
Soul beasts not only need to be nourished by their own souls, but also constantly communicate with them, constantly wearing down their violent will. This consumes too much time and energy, and Long Chen doesn't have the patience.
"Then I'll ask Wan'er and Chu Yao." Mengqi said.
Long Chen shook his head: "No need. Whether it's Chu Yao or Wan'er, although their soul power is strong, each has their own attributes."
They are different from you; unless they possess powerful wood or wind attribute souls, only then can you cultivate useful soul beasts related to their attributes.
But even if such soul beasts exist, since they come from the Underworld, their origin power must have certain differences. Assimilating such attributes would require a lot of time and effort, which is not worth the risk. Mengqi
nodded, a little embarrassed, and said, "You're really thoughtful. I was just too excited." She
had meant well. If Chu Yao, Tang Wan'er, and the others had formed powerful soul beasts, it would be like having one more ally—able to attack in battle and defend when retreating. She just wasn't as comprehensive as Long Chen had thought.
Meng Qi's soul power is pure soul power, with no inherent attributes. Only such soul power can make her a true beast tamer.
Because they have no attributes, they can control beasts of any attribute. If the beast tamer is fire-attributed, they cannot control water-attribute beasts because they are mutually counterproductive.
"Take all these magical beasts, then find the strongest and most suitable soul to condense your life-bound soul beast.
The rest can be refined into ordinary soul beasts. Hehe, I'm really looking forward to seeing how powerful you will be then. Sister Mengqi, you have to take good care of little brother from now on." Long Chen wrapped his arms around Meng Qi's slender waist and chuckled.
Mengqi's pretty face was full of excitement. She reached out her jade-like arm and hooked it around Long Chen's neck, gently kissing his cheek: "
Alright, stop messing around. Hurry up and heal and cultivate. Right now, you're the only one with the lowest cultivation level among everyone."
I'll hurry back and activate these Nether Beast bones one by one. Hehe, when the time comes, I'll protect you. Meng
Qi giggled, winked at Long Chen, and gathered up all the bones to leave.
Long Chen composed himself and activated the grand formation. This way, he would be isolated from the outside world and not disturbed.
"Time to refine pills,"
Long Chen took out each rare herb from the chaotic space. After counting them one by one, he nodded—a total of 317 kinds, not missing a single one.
"But the fire dragon is still asleep. I use its flames, I wonder if it will affect it."
After devouring the Heavenly Fire Glaze, the fire dragon fell into a deep sleep. Long Chen could clearly sense that the fire dragon was undergoing some kind of transformation.
At this moment, he needed to refine pills. If he used the power of the fire dragon, it might affect it, which would be problematic. For a moment, Long Chen was at a loss.
"Brother Long Chen, do you want to refine pills? I can help you. My Moon Furnace body hasn't fully recovered yet, so I can't use the Origin Fire, but I can do it. Ling'er said.
"Using the Origin Fire won't harm you, right?" Long Chen exclaimed in surprise.
"If the Origin Fire only goes out without entering, it will definitely cause damage over time.
But refining for just a few days doesn't have much effect. Besides, in the underworld this time, my body is already pure and flawless, and my source power recovers extremely quickly. If it weren't for the intense alchemy and the support of your soul power, I could have almost been self-sufficient. Ling'er said with utmost confidence.
"That's wonderful, Ling'er. Thank you for your hard work." Long Chen couldn't help but be overjoyed.
Originally, the pill should have been refined by the Rongyue Star Refining Furnace, because the furnace had refined countless pills and was extremely experienced, making working with it twice as effective with half the effort.
However, the Moon Molten Star Refining Furnace had not yet recovered, and its source power could not be touched under any circumstances. Otherwise, who knows how many years it would take to fully recover.
Since Ling'er could help, Long Chen didn't need to risk using the fire dragon's power. Although refining pills with Ling'er would require some adjustment, since Ling'er wasn't very skilled at alchemy.
"Ling'er, I'll refine the Yin-Yang Harmony Pill twice. I don't need your assistance. Just watch carefully." Long Chen said, because Ling'er is a demon furnace, and what she refines isn't ordinary pills, but demon pills.
Ling'er obediently agreed. The Demon Moon Furnace appeared before Long Chen, who flicked his hand and stored all the precious medicines inside.
"Whoosh!"
Flames rose inside the Demon Moon Furnace, clusters of flames enveloping these rare herbs. Now, Long Chen was in control of the Demon Moon Furnace.
Last time during the pill refining, Long Chen's soul imprint was imprinted inside the Yaoyue Furnace. It was precisely because of this that Long Chen could connect with Ling'er's minds.
Now, Ling'er's origin fire was no longer its original color; it was a pale blue. The flame was extremely pure and fluctuating extremely steadily. Clearly, Ling'er had become much stronger now.
Long Chen used his soul power to control Ling'er's source fire, forming 137 flame pill furnaces inside the furnace, each refined at 137 different firing levels.
"Brother Long Chen, you're amazing."
Ling'er clearly had never seen such a powerful alchemy technique before. This was no longer just splitting her mind; her voice was full of surprise and admiration.
"Ling'er, study diligently. The more demon cores you refine, the stronger you become." Long Chen said with a smile.
As for Ling'er, Long Chen could teach her wholeheartedly. The more Ling'er learned, the happier Long Chen became.
While controlling the flames, Long Chen explained to Ling'er how to control the heat, what to pay attention to when purifying each type of powder, when to turn the fire, when to turn away, and when to reduce the fire—he explained everything in detail.
Fortunately, Ling'er is a weapon spirit. She can remember everything Long Chen says, and countless runes around her have memorized his flame transformations, learning them very quickly.
Once the powder was refined, it went directly into Ling'er's own storage space. This way, she wouldn't need to ask Long Chen for herbs and could use her internal space to refine pills herself.
After finishing the powder, Long Chen immediately began refining the Yin-Yang Dao Integration Pill. This is a pill used for those newly entering the Tongming Realm, used to balance the power of life and death within his body.
Long Chen refined two batches in succession, producing nine high-grade pills each time. Since it was for demonstration, he didn't waste much soul power, so the quality was extremely low. After finishing, he simply discarded it.
"Ling'er, let's begin. The demon talisman can be used now." Long Chen said.
Ling'er responded, runes lighting up all over her body, and began to cooperate with Long Chen in pill refining.
This time, Long Chen's soul power gradually began to be added. With the previous two pill refining experiences, Ling'er cooperated very well without any major mistakes.
"Buzz"
In just the time it takes to burn an incense stick, a batch of pills was ready. The Demon Moon Furnace opened, and nine black-and-white pills shot out like meteors, carrying fierce aura as they charged straight at Long Chen.
These are demon pills. They are fierce by nature, and once they leave the furnace, they fight anyone they encounter. In fact, they are a kind of demonic pill, extremely difficult to subdue.
"Whoosh."
Long Chen waved his hand, sending them straight into the chaotic space. As soon as they entered, the thunder dragon swallowed them whole.
"Bang bang bang...
In the thunder dragon's mouth, they charged wildly, trying to break free from its grip, but all their struggles were futile.
"Ling'er is excellent, but there are three flaws in the coordination. Although this batch is top-grade pills, much of the medicinal effect has been lost. Let's try another batch."
After Long Chen finished speaking, he and Ling'er refined pills again. After three consecutive batches, Ling'er finally mastered the method for refining the Yin-Yang Harmonizing Dao Pill.
Long Chen praised Ling'er a few times, which made her extremely excited. For her, refining demon pills was cultivation and brought great rewards.
Long Chen asked Ling'er to refine the pill herself. With a flick of his hand, a Yin-Yang Dao Fusion Pill refined by the power of thunder appeared.
"Let's see how it works."
Long Chen swallowed the Yin-Yang Fusion Pill in one gulp, instantly swallowing it into his stomach. The pill exploded in an instant, and a violent force surged through his limbs and bones.