mijobooks Chapter 146 Alchemy Master
Chapter 146 Alchemy Master
As his consciousness was pulled away from the vast sea of stars, Chen You suddenly opened his eyes. Deep within his pupils, it seemed as if billions of stars were still being born and dying.
In the illusion just now, the white-clad figure transformed the entire universe into the sword technique "Chaotic Stars" with a single stroke.
Chaos, rage, disorder.
But amidst that extreme chaos, Chen You's spiritual vision captured a trace of absolute law hidden deep within!
All trajectories, all collisions, follow some profound and mysterious principle.
They appear to be destroying each other, but in reality, they are using the most violent methods to build a completely new and absolute network of order!
"A stunning glimpse" is the most precise point out of countless possibilities.
"Chaotic Stars" uses countless disordered trajectories to construct a deadly web of order.
Same way.
At this moment, Chen You's understanding of the "Breaking the Heaven Sword Technique" was no longer about two separate skills, but rather about truly beginning to touch upon the "Tao" behind it.
The sword intent within his body flowed and became more solid and harmonious.
"call……"
With a sigh of relief, Chen You's thoughts returned instantly.
He glanced at the time.
"Damn, it's time to harvest the crops!"
With a thought, Chen You left the training room.
Without pausing, they entered the guild territory.
The morning sun had just crossed the Qinling Mountains, gilding this majestic city, which stands amidst a sea of clouds, with a warm golden hue.
Inside the city, squads of guards clad in black iron armor were conducting routine patrols with synchronized steps. The clanging of metal on metal was clear, crisp, and imposing, exuding a strong sense of order.
Within the white mist, there were still more than a dozen figures moving about.
They were dressed in uniform light gray outfits, and their movements exuded the efficiency and discipline characteristic of soldiers.
Some people sat cross-legged in the center of the square, breathing deeply and sensing the rich spiritual energy between heaven and earth.
Meanwhile, some people were practicing "The Seven Scenes of Purple Heart" meticulously in the training ground.
Although the moves were simple, everyone was incredibly focused.
They were among the first candidates for the "Dragon Scale Project".
Chen You did not disturb anyone and went to the medicinal field area on his own.
At this moment, the field is filled with rich spiritual energy, and the three different medicinal herbs are emitting a shimmering, precious light, clearly indicating that they are fully ripe.
He walked to the edge of the herb field, but showed no intention of bending down to work. Instead, he opened the guild system menu on a whim.
[Medicine Field] - [Harvest]
【confirm】.
hum!
A soft white light swept across the vast medicinal field like ripples on water.
The next second, the thousands upon thousands of mature spiritual herbs vanished from their original spot, as if wiped away by an invisible hand.
[System notification: Obtained 48 'Dewdrop Grass'.]
[System notification: Obtained 48 'Qingyang Flowers'.]
[System notification: Obtained 48 'Earth Dragon Root'.]
Then, he skillfully spent his gold coins to buy more seeds and replanted them.
After doing all this, he turned and walked towards the alchemy room not far away.
The alchemy room in Baiyujing blends the ancient and simple style of Taoism with the precise layout of a modern laboratory, and is full of unique Chinese science fiction aesthetics.
In the very center, a towering bronze cauldron with three legs and two handles stands tall, its body engraved with intricate cloud patterns and star maps; it is the core facility for alchemy.
Chen You walked to the cauldron and opened the alchemy interface.
The recipe for the Qi Gathering Pill has already been unlocked, and the required materials are three portions each of Dew-Condensing Grass, Green Sun Flower, and Earth Dragon Root.
He had 48 portions of each of the three types of medicinal herbs in his backpack, which meant he could refine them 16 times.
"Coming one time at a time is too slow."
Looking at the "Single Refining" and "Batch Refining" options on the interface, Chen You chose the latter without hesitation and then maxed out the quantity.
[Please confirm whether you wish to use 48 'Dewdrop Grass', 48 'Azure Sun Flower', and 48 'Earth Dragon Root' to refine 16 'Qi Gathering Pills'?]
"confirm!"
[Continuous refining mode activated. Alchemy is about to begin. Please prepare.]
As soon as he finished speaking, the scene before Chen You's eyes suddenly changed.
The ancient alchemy furnace has disappeared, replaced by a highly technological interface.
In the center of the screen is a long track, with various colored dots of light rushing in from the end of the track to the accompaniment of exciting background music.
Below the track, there are several different colored judgment areas.
"Hey, isn't this a rhythm game?"
Chen You was amused.
He understood the rules at a glance.
Isn't this the rhythm game he played countless times in the arcade back in the day?
The scoring rules are also displayed at the top of the screen.
[Judgment: Perfect, Great, Good, Miss]
The higher the combo count, the more stable the pill-making temperature, and the higher the pill-forming rate.
A perfect rating will accumulate "Dan Dao Insights" energy. Once the energy bar is full, "Heavenly Fire Descent" can be released, greatly improving the quality of the pill.
"Interesting." Chen You's lips curled up.
For other cultivators, this might be an unprecedented test.
But for him, a modern office worker who has been bombarded with all kinds of games, this is practically a freebie!
As the music intro ended, the first point of light came hurtling in.
Chen You's eyes instantly became focused, and his finger lightly tapped the judgment area in the void in rhythm.
Boom!
【Perfect!】
A golden "Perfect" character exploded in the center of the screen.
Then, the second, the third...
Boom!Boom!Boom!Boom!
On the screen, a series of "Perfect" judgments kept popping up, and the combo count below soared rapidly.
【Combo x10】
【Combo x50】
【Combo x100】
Chen You's fingers seemed to transform into phantoms, precisely striking each point of light the instant it fell.
His expression didn't change at all; he was completely focused.
"Triple tap on the left, slide to the right, long press..."
He had no concept of alchemy at all; his mind was entirely dominated by muscle memory and gaming experience.
The background music grew faster and faster, and the light spots poured down like a torrential rain.
【Combo x300】
The "Daoist Enlightenment" energy bar at the top of the screen was already full, flashing with dazzling golden light.
"Now!"
Chen You spotted a crucial moment in a highlight sequence and pressed the special skill button heavily.
[Heavenly Fire Descends!]
boom--!
The entire game interface seemed to be on fire, and a dazzling golden flame descended from the sky, instantly swallowing all the light spots on the track and converting them all into a "perfect" judgment!
The combo count skyrocketed instantly!
【Combo x500】
As the music ended and the last note fell, Chen You's fingers stopped in mid-air.
In the center of the screen, the final score settlement screen slowly appeared.
Final rating: SSS (Godlike)
[Highest Combo: 520]
[Evaluation Analysis: Incredible skill! You're not refining elixirs; you're performing the very essence of alchemy!]
The game interface disappeared the next second.
The bronze alchemy furnace in front of them began to shake violently, and the lid was pushed open with a "bang".
A dazzling burst of light burst forth from it, illuminating the entire room as bright as day!
The rich, almost tangible fragrance of the elixir permeated the air; just one breath was enough to invigorate the spiritual energy throughout the body.
A series of system notification sounds rang out like a screen being refreshed.
[System Notification: Alchemy Successful! You have obtained 3 "Qi Gathering Pills".]
[System Notification: Alchemy Successful! You have obtained 2 "Qi Gathering Pills".]
……
[System Notification: Your godlike performance has triggered "Alchemy Resonance," greatly increasing your pill-success rate!]
[System Notification: Due to the activation of "Heavenly Fire Descent," "Quality Enhancement" has been triggered, resulting in an epic-level quality upgrade for some elixirs!]
……
As the light faded, Chen You looked at his backpack.
One type is the ordinary [Qi Gathering Pill], which is round and full, emitting a faint blue glow.
[Qi Gathering Pill]: After taking it, the absorption efficiency of spiritual energy increases by 300% for 1 hour.
The other one is completely different.
They are translucent purple-gold in color, with starlight flowing across their surface, exuding a mysterious and profound Taoist charm.
[Immortal Grade - Qi Gathering Pill]
[Type]: Elixir
[Quality]: Myth
[Effect]: After consumption, spiritual energy absorption efficiency increases by 600% for 2 hours. There is a very small chance of directly entering a state of enlightenment during cultivation.
[Note]: When mortal fire touches divine essence, a miracle is born. This is no longer something of this world.
There are 26 ordinary Qi Gathering Pills in total.
There are a total of 9 Immortal-grade Qi Gathering Pills!
"Holy crap..."
Even Chen You couldn't help but swear at this moment.
It's just refining an elixir, how can you be so greedy about that?