Volume 4: Nan Yue Rises with Wind and Clouds 0139 Dragon and Phoenix Concentrate Their Spirits

  Fang Yun's new Ding is named Long Feng Ding. The grade of Long Feng Ding is slightly higher than that of Yun Ding.

  After all, when refining the Cloud Ding, Fang Yun was in the middle of gathering his energy, and when refining this Dragon and Phoenix Ding, he was already in the late stage of gathering his energy. The amount of immortal energy that can be mobilized is even more astonishing, and the techniques and Dao patterns are also more diverse.

  A pair of dragons and phoenixes dance in the air, surrounded by auspicious clouds. This pair of dragons and phoenixes is the treasure of the dragon and phoenix tripod. The dragon and phoenix tripod is not just a dan furnace, but can also be used as a magic weapon for Fangyun to attack and defend.

  This time, Fang Yun used the Zi Wei Emperor Yan, using the fire of Zi Wei Emperor Yan to burn the Dragon and Phoenix Cauldron.

  A pair of dragon and phoenix, as small as a snake and a sparrow, flew around the dan furnace, and every time they circled around it, the purple flames around them would surge up fiercely.

  This time the main medicine used by Fang Yun to refine the Concentrated Spirit Pill was Blood Lotus, with Fire Dragon Blood, Heavenly Life Grass and a small amount of Immortal Spirit Flower as auxiliary medicines, plus more than a dozen other supporting medicines.

  Every cultivator has their own understanding of alchemy, the same elixir can be refined with different materials, and there is no so-called orthodox formula. Two different material combinations can also produce the same effect, and may even surpass it.

  Of course, there is also the possibility of deviation, which requires the cultivator to calculate for themselves. If their Dao heart is high enough and their divine thoughts are strong enough to transcend the ordinary and enter the realm of the saints, they may even be able to calculate the elixir of immortality.

  However, even if one can calculate the elixir, they still need sufficient materials and cultivation to refine it.

  Xiao Yue slowly came to, feeling a warm sensation around her that made her extremely comfortable. This warmth surprisingly transformed into threads of magical power, flowing endlessly into her body.

  The moment I opened my eyes, the cave was completely covered in a purple glow. Fang Yun was sitting cross-legged on the ground, with a strange small cauldron floating between his palms, surrounded by a halo of purple flames.

  Xiao Yue recognized the purple flame, it was the "magic" that Fang Yun had taught her before. However, compared to hers, his was more intense and hotter. The flames in his palm seemed endless and boundless.

  What's even more miraculous is that this purple glow actually transformed into the purest magical power, pouring into the nearly dry magical source.

  In fact, the true source of magic power infused into Xiaoyue was not the purple light, but rather the Concentrated Spirit Pill refined by Fangyun. The Dragon and Phoenix Cauldron was constantly overflowing with a large amount of immortal energy.

  It was these immortal energies that transformed into pure spiritual energy, which could be absorbed by warriors and magicians. However, due to its extreme density, combined with Xiaoyue's depleted magical source, the phenomenon of reverse infusion occurred.

  This sign is extremely similar to when Lao was promoted, and this time the spiritual energy is obviously more than a hundred times thicker than last time. Under this almost sticky spiritual energy, Xiaoyue's magic source is being expanded passively.

  If a master-level person were to see the situation here, they would definitely go crazy. Cultivating inside this cave is thousands or even tens of thousands of times faster than cultivating in the outside world!

  Only a silly girl like Xiao Yue would stare blankly at Fang Yun, completely unaware that if she cultivated at this time, she might directly advance to the fifth stage. The abundant spiritual energy, which was so rich as to be outrageous, was enough for her to condense her own demonic soul.

  Fang Yun was undisturbed by the outside world at this moment, fully immersing himself in it. In the purple flames, the Dragon and Phoenix Cauldron was gradually becoming illusory, and a blood-colored elixir could be faintly seen taking shape within the illusory cauldron.

  Just then, a figure suddenly blocked the entrance of the cave, Fang Yun's heart trembled and secretly called out "not good", although he didn't open his eyes, but the surrounding spiritual energy was emitting an unusual fluctuation.

  Xiao Yue was also startled, and saw a sturdy middle-aged man walking in step by step.

  Zhuang Shi Da Han looked at Xiao Yue and then glanced at Fang Yun, who was at the end. He didn't say much, but quietly walked to the edge and sat down.

  "Uncle, who are you?" Xiaoyue asked curiously with wide open eyes.

  Although the majestic Han quietly sat on the ground, his gaze never left Fang Yun's body, or rather, never left the red treasure pill in the Dragon and Phoenix Cauldron.

  "This is me asking you who are you and why are you in my residence." The sturdy big man said casually.

  "My name is Xiaoyue, he's my companion Fangyun. We're being hunted by a blood python and hiding here." Xiaoyue said sincerely, curiously looking at the sturdy big man: "Uncle, why do you live here? It's very dangerous here."

  Although Fang Yun felt that this big Han was extraordinary, he had no time to pay attention to other things. The Concentrated Spirit Dan had already taken shape and only needed the final spiritual energy infusion to complete it.

  Fang Yun let out a light drink and began to constantly input the Dao pattern. In an instant, the purple light retreated suddenly, and the red light rose abruptly.

  Zhuang Shi's eyes never left the red treasure pill, a kind of instinctive urge made him eager to get this red treasure pill.

  "Give it to me." said the sturdy big man.

  Fang Yun did not respond, his hands clenched into fists, and a brilliant red light burst forth. In the air, one could even see red waves rippling outwards. The sturdy big man immediately stood up, his body slightly trembling as he walked towards the Jing Shen Dan, seemingly unable to bear the urge to seize it.

  Fang Yun suddenly opened his eyes, with golden light flashing in them: "Transformed into a human form overnight!"

  The Great Han's footsteps came to an abrupt halt, his eyes revealing a look of astonishment. He glanced at the Jing Shen Dan, swallowed hard, and then sat back down in his original position.

  "Give me three days' time and I'll send you a wonderful opportunity!" Fang Yun didn't speak, but instead used his divine sense to transmit the sound into Da Han's mind.

  Dahan nodded and sat cross-legged on the ground with his eyes closed, cultivating his spirit like a steady cloud.

  Fang Yun grasped a handful of Concentrated Spirit Dan, and finally the dan was formed. Although the appearance of this big fellow caused a slight change in events, it did not affect Fang Yun's state of mind.

  Fang Yun didn't hesitate at all, and at this moment he was racing against time. With the Cong Shen Dan, plus the spiritual energy that had been exceptionally abundant in the cave during the refining process just now.

  Fang Yun had an 80% chance of breaking through the Gathering Qi stage and reaching the Condensing Spirit stage in one go. At that time, even if he encountered the Blood Python again, he would have enough power to deal with it.

  Different Dan medicines have different usage methods, some are used for oral administration, while others are used for refining and processing.

  The Ningshen Dan was like this, Fang Yun's palms stacked up and down, merging the Ningshen Dan into his palm, with immortal energy constantly infusing into the Ningshen Dan. Since the Ningshen Dan was originally refined by himself, there was no rejection at all.

  Fang Yun successfully absorbed the immortal energy contained in the Jing Shen Dan into his body, controlling it with his mind. Fang Yun needed to use this immortal energy as a force to break through the Jing Shen period.

  From the stage of gathering energy to the stage of condensing spirit, there is a great mystery in between. It's like a huge mountain peak blocking the way forward. What Fang Yun needs to do is not to cross over this mountain peak, but to shatter it.

  The mountain peaks formed by "Tongtian Baodian" are incredibly massive, and compared to ordinary techniques, they are a hundred times more difficult.

  It was precisely because of this that Fang Yun had to proceed with caution, taking over a decade to reach the later stages of Qi gathering. It wasn't that his innate talent was insufficient; on the contrary, his innate talent was enough to defy the heavens. He had absorbed a large amount of prenatal aura at birth and had also cultivated for an entire lifetime beforehand, possessing extraordinary perception.

  But "Tongtian Baodian" is really a difficult journey, one day's difference, that is also a decade of delay, once failed, he may have a big setback, and then it will take another ten years to break through again.

  So Fang Yun can't rush it. If he breaks through at the peak of gathering energy, Fang Yun has a 50% chance of success. If he adds the Concentrated Spirit Pill, he can increase his chances by another 30%.

  What Fang Yun needs to do is to gather all the strength he can gather and break through the mountain peak in front of him, otherwise he will be crushed by this mountain peak.

  Failure is a noble deed! As a cultivator, Fang Yun had long been prepared for this, and with no room for retreat, he could only make a desperate gamble.

  …

  "Hasn't Xiaoyue come back yet?"

  "Not yet, it's already the second day, won't they be in trouble?" Xiaofeng worriedly looked at Molan, Guantian and Atei had already escaped life-threatening danger, but so far they still hadn't woken up.

  The two of them have been taking care of each other in the infirmary for the past two days, with no time to think about anything else, but their hearts are always thinking of Xiaoyue.

  However, what worries them the most is Xiaoyue who followed Fangyun into the dangerous area of the trial forest. They no longer dare to underestimate the trial forest, as even the ordinary area almost cost them their lives. The danger zone will likely be even more perilous.

  Even if that young man named Fang Yun had the strongest power, it would be a miracle to survive alone in the dangerous area, let alone with the weak and small Xiao Yue by his side.

  And what they feared most was that if they encountered real danger, the young man named Fang Yun would abandon Xiaoyue and escape on his own, leaving Xiaoyue completely isolated and helpless.

  After all, apart from their own companions, who would be willing to take the risk of bringing a burden, even if they were to do it for themselves, let alone sacrifice themselves for a stranger.

  "Fang Yun, I always feel like I've heard this name somewhere before." Mu Lan's face showed a puzzled expression, but if Jianan College had someone with such strength, she wouldn't be unaware of it.

  "With his skills, he should be a third-year or fourth-year student," said Xiaofeng.

  Although he didn't want to admit it, he had no choice but to acknowledge that the younger boy was incredibly powerful and might even be a match for the top ten geniuses. The five young dragons of Canaan Academy were simply no match for him.

  "For now, I can only go back to the trial forest again and find Xiaoyue no matter what." A determined look appeared in Mo Lan's eyes.

  At this time, several people suddenly came into the clinic again, two of whom were carried in, and some injuries on their bodies.

  "Isn't that Qu Fengxue? How did he get hurt too?"

  At this time, Shang Guan had already walked out and looked at the injuries of several people: "Also injured in the trial forest?"

  Several people lowered their heads, not daring to respond. The official's face showed some anger: "The trial forest has been designated as a forbidden zone now, and you still enter and exit at will. Do you want to live or die?"

  "Restricted area? Why is it restricted?" Mo Lan's heart skipped a beat as she hastily asked.

  "A level 7 Blood Python has escaped in the danger zone and is rampaging through the Training Forest, injuring one instructor and six students. The academy is organizing instructors to hunt down the python, but its strength is too great and ordinary instructors cannot withstand it, so the Training Forest has been temporarily sealed off."

  "That... what to do... isn't it that we can't enter the Trial Forest now?" Xiao Feng panicked, looking at Mo Lan in a fluster.

  "Unless you want to be expelled, I advise you not to cause any more trouble. You've already been severely warned for sneaking into the Trial Forest on your own!"

  "But... but our companions are still in the Training Forest!" Mo Lan was also anxious, even if she was expelled, it wouldn't stop her from entering the Training Forest. The academy could be abandoned, but not her companions.

  "Don't worry, with that kid around, your companion will be fine." Shangguan Rou said casually, glancing at Mo Lan.

  "Dean Shangguan, do you know a student named Fang Yun?" Mo Lan asked.

  "It's strange that you two don't know him!" Shangguan Rou rolled her eyes at them.

  "Fang Yun!" The originally injured companion of Qu Feng suddenly turned his head, with a shocked expression on his face, and exclaimed: "It's him!"