Inside the main hall of the Three Elements Main Hall, three months have passed since Chen Sheng took office as the Rotating True Monarch. Every morning, he sits in the main hall, handling the sect's complex affairs.
The affairs of the Daoist Sect are countless times more than those of the Dan Vein branch hall, ranging from the spiritual material allocation for Outer Sect disciples to the resource negotiations with other Nascent Soul influences, all requiring his decisions.
Fortunately, he is already a Nascent Soul True Monarch, with the power of the Divine Soul far surpassing that of a Golden Core cultivator, his operational efficiency akin to a precise large-scale computer, supplemented by the Daoist Sect's "Jade Scroll Information Restriction."
With just a thought, detailed data on various affairs and previous processing records float before him in his sea of consciousness, without the need to scroll through the piles of jade scrolls as in the past.
There is also an enormous steward team in the main hall assisting from the side—ten Inner Sect stewards in the early to mid-stage of Golden Core are responsible for classifying and organizing affairs, and the heads of each vein report their dynamics regularly, allowing everything to proceed methodically.
"True Monarch, here is the income statement for this month's Spirit Vein mines."
Standing first is Elder Celestial Derivation of the array vein. He holds a light blue jade scroll, bowing as he hands it to Chen Sheng:
"The Profound Iron production at the Primordial Magnetic Main Peak mine has increased by 10% compared to last month, but the Spirit Crystal production at the West Slope mine has slightly decreased. A probe has been sent; preliminary judgment indicates it is caused by Spirit Vein fluctuations."
Chen Sheng raises his hand to take the jade scroll and sweeps it with his Divine Sense, clearly revealing the mine's location, production data, and the names of the cultivators conducting the investigation.
He nods slightly:
"Continue to monitor the Spirit Vein at the West Slope mine. If there is no improvement within three days, ask Fellow Daoist Qian Yuan to send back the array pattern adjustment plan from the Great Wilderness. He is more proficient in controlling the array vein and Spirit Vein than you all."
"Yes!" Elder Celestial Derivation respectfully replies, stepping aside as Master De Xi from the Dan Vein steps forward to report:
"True Monarch, the Dan Vein has refined 370 furnaces of Tier Three Elixir this month with an 85% success rate. We have ample reserves of daily cultivation elixirs, but we are low on 'Barrier-Breaking Pill' stock and need to apply for an increase in spiritual material quota for Outer Sect disciples' breakthroughs."
In an instant, Chen Sheng's sea of consciousness pulls up the spiritual material consumption and disciple breakthrough data from the Dan Vein for the past half-year:
"The spiritual material quota for Barrier-Breaking Pill can be increased by 20%, but the refining process needs to be optimized. Let the disciples of the Dan Vein try using 'Cyan Flame Grass' as a substitute for part of the 'Purple Heart Flower,' which can reduce costs and enhance the mildness of the elixir, making it more suitable for Outer Sect disciples to consume."
Master De Xi quickly bows in admiration: "Your insight is remarkable, True Monarch! I will organize the Dan Vein to try it immediately."
The heads of Sword Vein, Artifact Vein, and Talisman Vein also step forward to report in succession...
The Sword Vein needs supplementation for the new sword training platform, the Artifact Vein requests allocation of High Tier Ore to refine Tier Three Magical Artifacts, and Outer Sect stewards need judgment on conflicts between disciples...
Chen Sheng patiently listens to each, either deciding on the spot or offering optimization advice, his words clear and logical, displaying the control of the Rotating True Monarch.
All cultivators gaze at the calm and decisive figure on the main seat, secretly admiring it. This newly appointed Nascent Soul True Monarch not only has profound expertise in Alchemy Dao but is also adept at handling affairs, proving that the Daoist Sect chose the right person for the rotating position this time.
After all affairs are settled, it's close to noon, and Chen Sheng dismisses everyone, turning to enter the alchemy secret room behind the main hall.
This is an alchemy room dedicated to the rotating True Monarchs of the Daoist Sect through generations, equipped with a Tier Four Top Grade Spirit Gathering Array.
At the center stands a Tier Four High Grade Purple Copper Pill Furnace, engraved with primordial magnetic array patterns, able to stabilize the Pill Fire using Primordial Magnetic Power, thus enhancing the elixir pill success rate.
Chen Sheng stands in front of the pill furnace, his gaze resting on the spiritual materials in his hand.
Twelve auxiliary Tier Three High Grade spiritual materials, Tier Four Lower Grade Dragon Saliva Grass, Tier Four Lower Grade Cyan Scale Fruit, and three drops of Longevity Condensing Dew stored in a jade bottle, the core spiritual materials for Longevity Elixir Pills...
Today, what he intends to refine is the "Great Cyan Dragon Longevity Pill," marking the first attempt at Tier Four Elixir after breaking through Nascent Soul. Not only does this concern the breakthrough in Alchemy Dao, but is also vital for establishing his stance as a Tier Four Alchemist in the Cultivation Realm of Yue Country, holding significant meaning.
"Activate the array!"
Chen Sheng calls out lowly, forming the "Primordial Magnetic Earth Fire Seal" with his hands, injecting a wisp of Nascent Soul Magical Power into the grand array.
In an instant, the Quasi-Tier Four Primordial Magnetic Earth Fire Seal is completely activated, and dark red earth fire gushes out from the array pattern nodes, quickly forming a sea of fire that covers the entire secret room.
Pale purple primordial magnetic spiritual light condenses into countless threads in the air, enveloping the sea of fire like a fishing net, firmly binding the violent power of the earth fire, leaving only gentle yet pure flame energy converging into the pill furnace.
Chen Sheng forms the "Primordial Magnetic Control Fire Seal" again, and a cluster of pale purple primordial magnetic fire leaps from his fingertips.
This flame differs from ordinary earth fire, containing Primordial Magnetic Power, capable of precise temperature control and dissolving impurities in spiritual materials.
The primordial magnetic fire is slowly injected into the Purple Copper Pill Furnace, the furnace body instantly lights up, and the primordial magnetic array patterns on the surface appear to come alive, resonating with the primordial magnetic fire. At the mouth of the furnace, a rotating flame vortex appears, resembling the maw of a giant beast, awaiting the introduction of spiritual materials.
"Melting Liquid!"
Chen Sheng no longer hesitated and first put various auxiliary spiritual materials into the Pill Furnace, melting them into liquid. During this process, the Primordial Magnetic Power constantly moved, slowly stripping away the black impurities from the liquid, making it increasingly pure.
Next, he added Dragon Saliva Grass and Cyan Scale Fruit to the Pill Furnace... During this process, Chen Sheng manipulated the spell to adjust the fire control, allowing the spiritual energy of the Cyan Scale Fruit to perfectly merge with the liquid of the Dragon Saliva Grass.
The liquid of the two spiritual materials intertwined within the furnace, gradually transforming into a deep green pulp, the surface of which shimmered with dense spirit light, highly transparent like jade.
"Longevity Condensing Dew, enter!"
Chen Sheng opened the Jade Bottle and slowly poured three drops of Longevity Condensing Dew into the Pill Furnace.
The golden Longevity Condensing Dew made contact with the deep green pulp, triggering intense spiritual power fluctuations. The energies of the two spiritual materials collided, and the pulp instantly boiled, with some almost breaking the limits of the Pill Furnace.
Chen Sheng's eyes narrowed, swiftly increasing control over the Primordial Magnetic Fire while simultaneously deploying twelve "Spirit Locking Techniques", firmly sealing the space inside the Pill Furnace.
Like chains, the Primordial Magnetic Spirit Light wrapped around the pulp, guiding the golden energy of the Longevity Condensing Dew to gradually integrate into the pulp, giving the deep green pulp a light golden hue and making the spiritual fluctuations increasingly rich.
The melting liquid phase was complete, next comes Condensing Pill and nurturing the Pill Spirit.
Chen Sheng's hands formed complex "Condensing Pill Techniques", with strands of pale purple spells falling into the Pill Furnace like meteors.
Under the influence of the spell, the deep green pulp slowly condensed into a pill embryo the size of a dragon's eye, with the surface still rough, bearing traces of the not fully integrated spiritual materials.
He once again activated the Quasi-Tier Four Earth Fire Primordial Magnetic Array, with vast spiritual qi pouring out from the array pattern, flowing into the Pill Furnace like a tide and rotating around the pill embryo.
The spiritual qi continuously surged in, and the rough traces on the surface of the pill embryo gradually disappeared, replaced by delicate cyan patterns resembling the scales of a Cyan Dragon.
"Cultivate the Primordial Spirit!"
Chen Sheng, without hesitation, released the Power of the Divine Soul, his Nascent Soul Divine Soul like an invisible large hand gently wrapping around the Pill, the Power of the Divine Soul nourishing the Pill Spirit like spring rain.
Simultaneously, he cast a spell to ignite the spirituality within the pill embryo, like lighting a wick, hastening the rapid growth of the Pill Spirit.
Soon, a cyan phantom gradually solidified, with the dragon scales, dragon whiskers, and dragon claws clearly visible, surrounded by a faint golden longevity spiritual qi. This was the Primordial Spirit of the pill.
Once the Primordial Spirit is born, the pill possesses intelligence, and its efficacy greatly increases. If this pill were to cultivate to become a demon in the future, it might indeed transform into a Cyan Dragon.
"Seal!"
Chen Sheng shouted lowly, his hands quickly casting eighty-one "Locking Essence Techniques."
Each spell carried intense Primordial Magnetic Power, wrapping around the Primordial Spirit like chains, firmly binding it within the pill embryo.
As the spells landed, the cyan patterns on the surface of the pill embryo lit up again, forming a complete Cyan Dragon design that thoroughly locked the Primordial Spirit. The appearance of the pill stabilized completely!
Its entirety was a cyan-golden color, its surface covered with intricate dragon patterns, emanating a frightening longevity spiritual qi.
"Release the Pill!"
At the final step, Chen Sheng hesitated no longer, his hands forming the "Tier Four Pill Collection Seal," with dozens of pale purple spells pouring into the Pill Furnace like a waterfall.
The Primordial Magnetic Fire suddenly surged, the furnace body violently trembling, and the flame vortex at the furnace's mouth increased to its maximum speed, as a golden light darted out from the furnace mouth.
It was indeed a "Great Cyan Dragon Longevity Pill", its gold light swirling through the air before gently falling into Chen Sheng's hand.
Chen Sheng raised his hand to grasp the pill, on which the dragon patterns lightly pulsated, with rich longevity spiritual qi flowing into his body through his fingertips, making his Nascent Soul feel a comfortable throbbing sensation.
Looking at the Tier Four Elixir in his hand, Chen Sheng's eyes were full of satisfaction as he softly sighed: "The pill has finally entered Tier Four!"
Previously, he was busy breaking through to Nascent Soul and comprehending the "Seven Emotions Sword Scripture", which slowed down his progress in the Alchemy Dao. Now, after breaking through to Nascent Soul, his Divine Soul and mana improved qualitatively, and he finally succeeded in entering the ranks of Tier Four Alchemists.
Although this Great Cyan Dragon Longevity Pill cannot extend life by five hundred years like Han Lou True Monarch's "Eternal Evergreen Pill", it can still extend the life of Nascent Soul Cultivators by three hundred years, enough to cause a scramble among Nascent Soul True Monarchs.
It is known that once cultivators enter the Nascent Soul domain, the effect of Tier Three Longevity Elixirs drastically diminishes, often only extending life for a year or six months. Only Tier Four Longevity Elixirs can significantly prolong life, highlighting their preciousness.
Chen Sheng stored the pill in a Jade Bottle, his gaze resting on the Artifact Refining Furnace and Array Pattern Disc in the corner of the secret room—now his Artifact Dao and Array Dao have gradually reached Quasi-Tier Four.
Given his current Nascent Soul Cultivation, it only requires time to refine and elevate the Artifact Dao and Array Dao to genuine Tier Four, which is not difficult.