Cultivation Starts with Rejuvenation

Bai Cailin hurriedly calmed her mind, no longer paying attention to Gugu, focusing entirely on her Spiritual Crane, praying that it would successfully condense its demon pill this time.

The process of Demon Beasts condensing their pills varies greatly. After the Essence of Origin and Life Essence Blood fuse, the Five Elements Spiritual Qi compresses them, allowing them to fully mix and then solidify into a pill.

The Tier Three Demon Beast Cave Mansion of the Fierce Tiger Commerce Association has ample Five Elements Spiritual Qi, so there is no need to worry about spiritual pressure.

It all depends on the fusion situation.

As long as the amounts of the two types of essence are sufficient to solidify into a pill, the more meticulous the fusion, the better the quality of the demon pill.

Bai Cailin’s Pill Condensation Method provides detailed steps for the fusion of the two types of essence, and following these steps ensures the best fusion state.

”Boom~” Ten days later, a muffled sound first arose above the Spirit Crane Cave Mansion.

Immediately, a cyclone of spiritual pressure formed above it, and then, two mists, one red and one blue, began to converge and merge.

”Good!” Upon seeing the red and blue mists, Bai Cailin couldn’t help but exclaim with joy.

The red mist represents the Life Essence Blood, while the blue mist represents the Essence of Origin. At this moment, the amounts displayed were more than fifty percent higher than the last attempt at core formation.

With this level, successfully condensing the pill is almost guaranteed.

In the following days, the red and blue mists slowly yet orderly merged.

Until half a month later, the two mists of the Spiritual Crane completely fused.

”It’s done! Having the Core Formation Technique really makes a difference. This time the fusion was delicate, and even if the Essence of Origin and Life Essence Blood were slightly lacking, it could be compensated!” Bai Cailin clenched her fists in excitement.

Buzz~

The next moment, a ringing sound echoed above the Spirit Crane Cave Mansion, and at the same time, a blood-colored pill appeared in the sky.

”The demon pill is complete. Congratulations to Xiaoqi for advancing to the ranks of Tier Three Great Demons. Congratulations to Fairy Bai on having a Tier Three Spirit Pet!” Tong Liang praised as he watched the blood-colored demon pill reflected in the sky.

”Thank you, Young Master Tong. Xiaoqi’s essence blood this time increased by thirty percent compared to usual, surely thanks to that Five Elements Fern Root.” Bai Cailin, in a good mood, gave Tong Liang a grateful smile.

At this moment, the demon pill of the Spirit Crane reflected in the sky was rich in blood color. Although not particularly dense, it exceeded her expectations.

This had already crossed the category of a Fake Pill, achieving a true Tier Three Spirit Beast status, which could be described as a Tier Three Great Demon to the outside world.

”Boom~” At this time, a shock finally erupted over the neighboring cave mansion, and two clouds, one scarlet and one emerald green, slowly rose into the sky.

”So large?” Bai Cailin and Tong Liang were both taken aback upon seeing the clouds over Gugu.

It was seen that the two clouds above Gugu’s cave mansion were more than three times larger compared to when the Spirit Crane initially fused a half month ago.

”No wonder it took so long to start the blood essence fusion! It turns out the Life Essence Blood was stimulated to such an extent.”

”This is the Essence of Origin extracted from three shattered demon cores? It’s three times more than Xiaoqi’s!”

”Thankfully there is the Green Blood Pill, otherwise, for ordinary demon beasts, even with celestial bloodlines, they would never be able to stimulate so much Life Essence Blood!”

”At least an upper-level demon pill!”

Tong Liang’s eyes were filled with greater anticipation!

Following the successful solidifying of the demon pill by the Spirit Crane and the start of stabilization, Gugu began the fusion of its essence blood.

The steps were no different from those of the Spirit Crane, but the efficiency of the fusion was incomparable.

In just five days, the scarlet and emerald green completely merged, forming a brown cloud.

Then, under the exertion of the Five Elements Spiritual Pressure, the massive spiritual pressure compressed the brown cloud to an extreme degree, and it spun rapidly.

After the Spirit Crane fused its essence blood, it quickly compressed on the same day, ultimately resulting in a lower-level true demon pill.

However, Gugu’s process took ten more days than the Spirit Crane’s.

During these ten days, the brown cloud visibly shrank, solidified, and continuously released impurities.

Buzz~

Until ten days later, the brown cloud finally stabilized, its size similar to that of the Spirit Crane, but its exterior was bright and translucent, with brilliance flowing within.

”The demon pill is round and full, with radiant light on its surface, and one can even see the demon power flowing inside with the naked eye... truly an upper-level demon pill!” Bai Cailin was dumbfounded.

Especially when compared to her Spirit Crane, that blood-colored demon pill, both in shape and substance, couldn’t compare!

”Good! There’s truly hope for it to become a Tier Four Demon King.” Tong Liang clenched his fists tighter, unable to restrain a cheer.

His eyes seemed to pin themselves upon the upper-level demon pill reflected in the sky.

It was as if his own spirit pet was the one leveling up.

As for Li Ji’an inside the cave mansion, only after Gugu had completed its pill did he begin to channel his Wood Magic Power to heal himself.

At the critical moment of Gugu’s pill condensing, the spiritual pressure reached its apex, nearly tearing apart his Second Tier physique, but to avoid distracting Gugu, he had held on with sheer physical resilience.

”An upper-level demon pill! I previously underestimated this guy a bit.”

Sighing, Li Ji’an communicated with Gugu through his Divine Sense.

Only to find that Gugu still wanted to further refine the demon pill and eliminate more impurities.

Unfortunately, the spiritual pressure had already dissipated by this point, and the condensing of the pill was complete; its demon pill was essentially set.

”It’s already very good; you’ve surpassed my expectations and even broke through your innate limits—you should be content.” Li Ji’an spoke comfortingly.

”Gua~” Upon hearing this, Gugu suddenly opened its eyes.

In its eyes, Li Ji’an actually saw a hint of dissatisfaction.

”Whoosh whoosh~” Sensing the changes in the external world, the Little Fire Spirit also hurriedly emerged.

Upon sensing the demon pill inside Gugu with its steaming demon qi, it was ecstatic and flew over in a flash.

Then, Li Ji’an saw the two small creatures communicating in their unique way.

In their previous lives, after rejuvenation, the two little creatures were released into the deep mountains by Li Ji’an, only to be brought back to his side after Foundation Establishment.

During this time, the two practically relied on each other for survival in the desert.

Through the Spirit Pet Contract, Li Ji’an has witnessed many instances of them facing life and death together.

So, the bond between the two is greater than that with Li Ji’an as their master.

”Hmm?” While Li Ji’an was feeling sentimental about the cross-species friendship of the two, he saw the Little Fire Spirit suddenly burst into flames.

Then, he saw Gugu slowly spit out the demon pill that had just finished reflecting in the sky.

”Boom~” In the next moment, the flames of the Little Fire Spirit surged to their peak, nearly enveloping the entire cave mansion. Then, a droplet of molten gold-like liquid, hotter and brighter than magma, was forced out of the Little Fire Spirit.

Drip~

The droplet of golden liquid directly fell onto Gugu’s demon pill.

Sizzle~ Instantly, as though burning oil met water, a violent surge of magical energy erupted throughout the cave mansion.

”The Primordial Fire Marrow of the Fire Holy Spirit!” It was only at this point that Li Ji’an realized, shock overtaking him.

Simultaneously, he sensed the dramatic transformation in Gugu’s demon pill as the golden liquid infused into it.

He saw that the originally round and full demon pill, with essences flowing within, started spinning rapidly under the infusion of the golden liquid. During the spinning, tiny impurities within were incinerated by the elixir...

”Of course! The Spirit Flame of the Fire Holy Spirit incinerates all it touches. Its Primordial Fire Marrow, an unparalleled Celestial and Earthly Treasure from the dawn of time, purifies the impurities within the demon pill with ease!” Li Ji’an came to an enlightened understanding, both surprised and elated.

It was capable of purifying the impurities in the demon pill and could naturally do the same for the Magic Pills of human cultivators!

Buzz~

In mere breaths, the golden droplet was entirely absorbed by Gugu’s demon pill. Though its exterior seemed unchanged, the interior had become as clear and crystalline as glass.

The most crucial change lay at the heart of its demon pill. Li Ji’an could clearly make out a strand of Golden Core Dao Charm!

”Golden Core Dao Charm!” Li Ji’an was exceedingly familiar with this strand of Golden Core Dao Charm, for he had dedicated his life to the pursuit of the Golden Core. He had read nearly all materials related to Golden Core Dao Charm and recognized it at once.

”Gugu actually formed a Golden Core!”