The alchemical furnace grew hotter and hotter. Once it reached the required temperature, Laozi did not hesitate and simply raised his hand!
Instantly, an invisible force was unleashed, and the lid of the alchemical furnace flew open automatically!
This furnace was not a congenital spiritual treasure, merely an acquired magic artifact, refined with Yuan Shi's help for Laozi! After all, the Three Pure Ones were not wealthy at this time, and spiritual treasures were not as readily available as they would be in later times after the distribution of treasures at the Treasure Distribution Rock!
With a wave of Taiqing Laozi's hand, the spiritual herbs began to enter the alchemical furnace in an orderly fashion. The precise quantities and ages of each herb required meticulous control!
Taiqing Laozi, with his head bowed, slowly refined the elixirs.
Shangqing Tongtian and Yuqing Yuan Shi also showed no impatience. Thus, the three brothers gathered around the alchemical furnace, waiting quietly!
At this moment, the fire fan held by Shangqing Tongtian was now in Taiqing Laozi's hand, and he occasionally fanned the flames to control the heat!
Finally, Taiqing Laozi tossed a fruit pit into the furnace!
This was the addition of the main ingredient, the most crucial moment in the refining process!
As the furnace lid closed, the alchemy room fell silent once more. Alchemy was an inherently tedious and monotonous task, let alone refining the Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir!
Time gradually passed. Taiqing Laozi suddenly opened his eyes and said, "It is done!"
The other two immediately became alert. Taiqing Laozi abruptly drew back the fire fan in his hand, and the flames within the furnace instantly extinguished. The furnace lid automatically flew open, and a rich aroma of elixir permeated the entire room!
Suddenly, a golden light shot out from the alchemical furnace, seemingly trying to escape! The Golden Elixir on it was covered with densely packed runes. Upon closer inspection, one could discern nine layers.
Taiqing Laozi beckoned, and the golden elixir automatically flew into his hand. After a careful examination, Taiqing Laozi smiled and said, "Second Brother, Third Brother, it seems the Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir is complete. Indeed, the fruit pit can be used to refine the Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir!"
The two were also overjoyed. This was the Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir, after all. What did "Nine Revolutions" signify?
First revolution: elixir descent, second: conjunction, third: nurturing yang, fourth: nurturing yin, fifth: bone transformation, sixth: flesh transformation, seventh: transformation of the five internal organs, eighth: fire genesis, ninth: ascension.
It was something that could make one an immortal on the spot!
Not only that, but the Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir was also a supreme healing medicine, with infinite efficacy in restoring cultivation!
"Congratulations, Eldest Brother!" Tongtian and Yuan Shi also said with smiles!
"Haha, I've troubled you both, my worthy brothers. You two may go now!" Taiqing Laozi said with a smile, as the elixir was refined, it was time to summarize their gains.
The two took their leave. Observing their elder brother refine the elixir had brought them insights, and they naturally wished to return and consolidate them!
Afterward, Mount Kunlun returned to peace. Tongtian and Yuan Shi not only organized their recent gains but also began refining their spiritual treasures, as each innate spiritual treasure was not easily refined!
Looking at the two Huang Zhong Li fruit pits in his hand, Taiqing Laozi silently picked up the fire fan again!
As the furnace was relit and refined, time flowed by!
The Great Desolation never kept track of years. During this period, Yuan Shi and Tongtian had both emerged from their seclusion and refined their spiritual treasures. It could be said that the Three Pure Ones were now truly mighty beings of the Great Desolation, each possessing two top-grade innate spiritual treasures, making them an invincible force against ordinary individuals!
Seeing that his two younger brothers were beginning to stir, Taiqing Laozi mused whether it was time to venture into the Great Desolation. Although the Dragon-Phoenix tribulation was ongoing, it was clear that the three races had not yet reached the point of open conflict. For now, it was merely a struggle for territory, and neither the Qilin nor the Phoenix had yet formed an alliance!
"Are the Daoist friends of the Three Pure Ones present?" a voice suddenly echoed from outside Mount Kunlun!
Taiqing Laozi was taken aback. Was that not Hong Yun's voice? Why had he come?
Yuan Shi had already opened the formation and welcomed Hong Yun in. He was the first mighty being of the Great Desolation with whom they had engaged in Dao discourse, and thus Yuan Shi maintained a good relationship with Hong Yun!
"Eldest Brother, Third Brother!" Yuan Shi greeted them as Taiqing Laozi and Tongtian arrived!
"Daoist Hong Yun, it has been a long time," Taiqing Laozi said, bowing his head!
Hong Yun quickly returned the courtesy and smiled, "Greetings, Daoist Taiqing, Daoist Shangqing!" As for Yuan Shi, they had already exchanged greetings.
"I have come today uninvited to invite the three Daoist friends to the Ginseng Fruit gathering!" Hong Yun stated his purpose!
Taiqing Laozi naturally knew that Hong Yun had an excellent relationship with Zhen Yuanzi. Thinking of that blessed immortal, the Ancestor of Earth Immortals, Taiqing Laozi felt that forming a connection would not be a bad thing!
Tongtian immediately asked, "Daoist friend, what is the Ginseng Fruit gathering?"
He knew about Ginseng Fruit; it was one of the Ten Great Innate Spiritual Roots, a fact known to all. He just had never tasted it and didn't know who possessed it.
Tongtian, being naturally open-minded and disliking constraints, was quite to Hong Yun's liking, as Hong Yun was also such a person. In general, among the Three Pure Ones, Tongtian had the closest relationship with Hong Yun!
"Hehe, Daoist friend, the Ginseng Fruit gathering is naturally for eating Ginseng Fruit. I have a good friend who is a Blessed Immortal, sharing the same origin as the supreme spiritual root, the Ginseng Fruit Tree. Not long ago, my friend manifested, and thus decided to host this Ginseng Fruit gathering. This Ginseng Fruit flowers in three thousand years, bears fruit in another three thousand years, and ripens in yet another three thousand years. It can only be eaten after ten thousand years. In ten thousand years, only thirty-odd fruits are produced. It falls upon encountering metal, withers upon encountering wood, dissolves upon encountering water, scorches upon encountering fire, and enters the earth upon encountering soil. Truly wondrous, a single bite opens all three thousand six hundred million pores of the body, a sensation of utmost comfort!" Hong Yun's mouth began to water as he spoke!
He continued, "My friend heard of the Pangu orthodox lineage, the Three Pure Ones, and naturally wished to meet them. However, he did not know them, so this Ginseng Fruit gathering provides an opportunity for like-minded individuals to perhaps engage in Dao discourse!"
Yuan Shi and Tongtian were tempted by the prospect of discoursing with other mighty beings of the Great Desolation. After all, since their manifestation, they had only discussed Dao with Hong Yun, which had improved their techniques and saved them considerable effort. Now, with such an opportunity, they naturally did not want to miss it!
Thus, they both looked towards Taiqing Laozi, as he was their elder brother, and such matters were naturally decided by him!
"Then we shall respectfully accept your invitation!" Taiqing Laozi nodded. This was indeed something that could be done!
"Haha, then let us go together to Longevity Mountain, Wuzhuang Temple!" Hong Yun exclaimed with a laugh!
Taiqing Laozi nodded. Yuan Shi secretly transmitted a message, "Eldest Brother, bring the Huang Zhong Li!"
Taiqing Laozi nodded subtly; he had already considered this, and the Huang Zhong Li was indeed on his person!
Thus, the three briefly tidied themselves up and followed Hong Yun outwards!
At the entrance of Wuzhuang Temple on Longevity Mountain, Zhen Yuanzi, accompanied by two young Daoist attendants, was already waiting!
Although Zhen Yuanzi possessed the Earth Book and could manifest the primeval membrane of the Great Desolation, granting him an innate advantage and an unassailable position, he still traveled the Great Desolation. Now that Hong Yun had gone to invite the Pangu orthodox lineage, he naturally had to show proper etiquette. This was not servility, but the due respect for mighty beings of the Great Desolation!
Soon, Hong Yun arrived with the Three Pure Ones. Along the way, although there were some demonic creatures obstructing their path, the four of them sped past without even glancing at them, leaving the obstructing demons full of resentment but utterly helpless!
"The arrival of the Daoist friends of the Three Pure Ones at Wuzhuang Temple truly illuminates my humble abode! Zhen Yuanzi pays his respects!" Zhen Yuanzi stepped forward with a smile, bowing his head!