C2 Refining Purple Flame Pill

As our class draws to a close, with just a few minutes remaining, let's put your historical knowledge to the test.

Zi Hanyue's voice, cool and detached, called out, "Murong Xue, please stand and share the tale of the 'Empress of Saints'."

Beside Ye Tian sat Murong Xue, clad in a flowing white gown that seemed to lift her out of the mundane world, giving her the air of an ethereal fairy from a painting. She rose gracefully, her voice sweet as she began, "In the seventh millennium of the Ancient Progenitor Era, the Heaven Soaring Great Monarch, revered as the Cosmos Emperor, tragically perished due to a cultivation mishap during his seclusion. His death left a power vacuum, sparking wars among the empires and plunging the Cangyuan Continent into turmoil. It was Queen Linglong who emerged at this pivotal moment, quelling the chaos, uniting the empires, and championing the philosophy that women must be self-reliant. She became a divine figure in the hearts of all women, earning her the title 'Empress of Saints.'"

"Women must be self-reliant?" Ye Tian chuckled to himself, reflecting on Linglong's formidable nature. Three thousand years ago, she had boldly conspired with her renegade disciple, Great Monarch Luangu, to vie for the Cosmos Emperor's throne, even turning against him. But now, having narrowly escaped death, Ye Tian resolved to become Linglong's relentless nightmare.

"Excellent, Murong Xue. Your recounting of the 'Empress of Saints' is spot-on. Now, who can tell us about the Heaven Soaring Great Monarch?" Zi Hanyue inquired.

A silence fell over the classroom as the students exchanged uncertain glances. No one spoke up. The Heaven Soaring Great Monarch's legacy had faded into obscurity, his story confined to the pages of ancient texts, with much of his history seemingly deliberately obscured.

Noticing their hesitation, Zi Hanyue elaborated, "Records of the Heaven Soaring Great Monarch are scarce. He has been a presence since the dawn of the Ancient Progenitor Era, instructing the Human Clan in the ways of cultivation, single-handedly warding off the Savage Beast invasions, and restoring order during the empire's darkest days of discord. Even the formidable Great Monarch Luangu, hailed as the mightiest war god of our time, was once his pupil. The contributions of the Heaven Soaring Great Monarch to the Human Clan are no less significant than those of the 'Empress of Saints.' Though three millennia have passed since his fall, his deeds should not be forgotten."

When the topic of the Heaven Soaring Great Monarch came up, Zi Hanyue's eyes lit up with excitement, her demeanor resembling that of an adoring fan girl—a sight quite out of the ordinary.

"Ah..."

Ye Tian let out a soft sigh, somewhat taken aback by how well Zi Hanyue seemed to understand him.

"Do you have an objection, Student Ye Tian?"

Zi Hanyue's gaze hardened. Ye Tian shook his head, prompting her to relax her stare.

"Alright, that concludes today's lesson. Goodbye, students," Zi Hanyue announced with clarity.

The class rose to their feet, responding in chorus, "Goodbye, Teacher."

Once Zi Hanyue had departed, the classroom buzzed with the lively banter and playful antics of the students, an atmosphere that Ye Tian, the 'old monster,' found himself slightly out of sync with.

"Ye Tian, want to walk back together?" Murong Xue asked, her home being quite close to the Ye Residence.

"No, I've got other matters to attend to," Ye Tian declined, shaking his head.

With that, he turned and walked away.

Murong Xue's face registered shock, swiftly followed by indignation. She exclaimed, "Really, Ye Tian, how dare you turn down my invitation. If I wasn't concerned about you failing the final assessment and dragging down our entire class's grades, I wouldn't give you the time of day! Humph!"

...

After stepping outside,

Ye Tian followed the familiar route until he stood before a grand and majestic edifice.

The Heavenly Pill Alliance!

It was the grandest alchemist alliance on the Cangyuan Continent, with branches in every city, each equipped with pill refining chambers for alchemists' use.

With his profound veins obstructed, Ye Tian intended to concoct a Purple Flame Pill to clear them.

Upon entering the Heavenly Pill Alliance, he first purchased the necessary ingredients for the Purple Flame Pill, then set out to rent a pill refining chamber.

"Uh... Are you certain you wish to rent a pill refining chamber?"

The attendant, a charming young lady in a white dress, regarded Ye Tian with a mix of curiosity and disbelief.

She couldn't help but wonder, as he hardly seemed the alchemist type, especially considering the steep rental fees for a pill refining chamber at the Heavenly Pill Alliance.

If he was merely training to become an alchemist, there was absolutely no need for him to reserve a pill refining room.

Ye Tian nodded in agreement.

Seeing his response, Xia Qingyue kept it brief and proceeded to set up a pill refining room for Ye Tian.

Inside the pill refining room.

"Just as I thought, the familiar setup."

Ye Tian was awash with nostalgia and felt a deep sense of comfort.

In the past, he had mentored a youngster named Bai Jiuyi in the art of pill refining. Under Ye Tian's rigorous tutelage, Little White made remarkable strides in his craft. Eventually, that young apprentice went on to establish the Alchemist Alliance, known as the Heavenly Pill Alliance.

The 'Heavenly' in the Heavenly Pill Alliance was a tribute from that young man to Ye Tian, a token of his deep respect and gratitude.

The design of this Pill Refining Room was an exact replica of the one Ye Tian had once provided to him. As it turned out, the young man had grown accustomed to this setup and had since modeled every Pill Refining Room within the Heavenly Pill Alliance after it.

Of course, the 'little guy' Ye Tian referred to was now seen by others as an ancient being who had lived for thousands of years.

But Ye Tian had lived even longer.

Seated cross-legged before the Pill Furnace, Ye Tian commenced the refining of the Purple Flame Pill.

The Purple Flame Pill, a Level Three medicinal pill, was not of the highest grade but had the rare ability to unblock meridians. It was a concoction of Ye Tian's own creation.

Despite his current diminished powers, in his past life, he was the preeminent alchemist of the Cangyuan Continent, with an unparalleled grasp of the alchemical arts.

Shortly thereafter.

The Pill Furnace emitted a rich fragrance, signaling the successful refinement of the Purple Flame Pill. Three pills danced within the furnace, each adorned with four distinct pill patterns, a testament to Ye Tian's capabilities as a Level Four Alchemist.

"It's just not the same. In my prime, I was a top-tier Level Nine Alchemist."

Ye Tian spoke softly, filled with reminiscence, as he stored the Purple Flame Pills in a jade bottle.

Suddenly, a voice echoed from outside.

"Who's occupying this Pill Refining Room? I need to refine pills, so have them vacate the room immediately."

Then came Xia Qingyue's melodious voice, "Master Tang, the room is currently rented to a young man, and his time isn't up yet. Perhaps... you could wait a bit longer?"

"Wait? I don't have time to wait!"

Master Tang's voice was brimming with irritation.

Bang!

The sound of the door being forcefully kicked open echoed through the room.

Ye Tian's brow furrowed in anger. Pill refining required undivided attention; any disturbance could lead to a failed concoction or, worse, a severe depletion of one's vital energy.

Interrupting the delicate process was a grave sign of disrespect.

Looking up, Ye Tian saw a middle-aged man swagger into the Pill Refining Room, clad in a black robe with an air of haughty arrogance. A wavy pill pattern adorned the chest of his garment—a mark of a Level One pill refiner.

Pill refiners were a rare breed, and even a Level One commanded respect wherever they went.

Xia Qingyue trailed behind him, her face etched with embarrassment. "Master Tang, this is against the Heavenly Pill Alliance's rules..."

"Rules are for the weak!" Tang Qianshan scoffed with contempt. He strode over to the Pill Furnace, glanced at the residue inside, and the remaining herbs Ye Tian had prepared. He sneered, exuding an air of condescension.

"What is this haphazard collection of materials? You think you can refine pills with these? Kid, becoming a pill refiner isn't for just anyone. Quit your daydreaming and scram!"