355: Eighth-level medicine cauldron—Aoki King Cauldron

Listening to Mu Qingxian's introduction, which carried a hint of pride and a touch of regret, Jiang Donghua's gaze swept over the several Medicine Cauldrons that were carefully placed in the core area of the medicine vault, each emanating powerful energy fluctuations.

These Medicine Cauldrons varied in form; some were ancient and heavy, others exquisite and ornate. But without exception, profound runes were inscribed on their bodies, subtly resonating with the energy of heaven and earth. They were clearly precious Medicine Cauldrons that had reached the Eighth Tier!

Eighth Tier Medicine Cauldrons!

Treasures of this caliber, if placed in the outside world, would be enough to trigger fierce competition among countless Alchemy Grandmasters and even major powers.

After all, a good Medicine Cauldron significantly improves the success rate of alchemy and the quality of the pills.

The Medicine Cauldron Jiang Donghua previously used was merely a high-tier Seventh Tier one, which he had gone to great lengths to acquire.

Seventh Tier and Eighth Tier, while seemingly only one tier apart, represented a world of difference, whether in the conduction of flames, the condensation of energy, or the nurturing of the pill's spirituality.

"If Senior wanted divine artifacts listed on the Heaven Cauldron Ranking, our Sound Valley truly cannot provide them,"

Mu Qingxian laughed, her tone showing little disappointment, as legendary Medicine Cauldrons of that sort were extremely rare across the entire continent.

"However, we still have several Eighth Tier Medicine Cauldrons in storage, all collected or refined by generations of ancestors. Senior may choose and use whichever he wishes."

Jiang Donghua nodded slightly, using his Soul Power to carefully sense the several Medicine Cauldrons.

Finally, his gaze settled on a Medicine Cauldron that was entirely greenish-blue, its body carved with intricate patterns of plants and creatures, emanating a rich vital essence.

This cauldron felt the most gentle to him and was quite compatible with the attribute of the cultivation technique he practiced. It seemed most suitable for refining pills like the supreme venerable pill, which aids in breaking through bottlenecks.

He pointed a finger: "I'll take this one."

Mu Qingxian followed his gaze, a hint of understanding flashing in her eyes as she introduced it.

"Senior has excellent judgment. This cauldron is called the green wood king cauldron. It was forged a thousand years ago by an ancestor of our Sound Valley who was passionate about alchemy. They used the core of a ten-thousand-year-old Azure Spirit Wood as the main material, supplemented by various Wood Attribute rare treasures, and commissioned a great Artifact Grandmaster of the time to forge it with great effort."

"This cauldron provides an extra bonus effect when refining pills for healing, strengthening foundations, or aiding breakthroughs. Its medicinal properties are the most gentle and pure."

Jiang Donghua nodded in satisfaction. With a wave of his sleeve, the ten-foot-tall green wood king cauldron transformed into a stream of light, shrinking before landing in his palm, and was then placed into his storage ring.

With a suitable Medicine Cauldron acquired, Jiang Donghua wasted no time and spoke directly to Mu Qingxian.

"Valley Master Mu, please help me prepare a few sets of medicinal ingredients required for refining the supreme venerable pill."

"Also, find a completely quiet, energy-rich, and undisturbed secret chamber. I need to start refining pills."

Refining an Eighth Grade Pill is no small matter; the resulting surge of heaven and earth energy is immense, and absolutely no interference can be tolerated.

Upon hearing this, Mu Qingxian's beautiful eyes immediately burst forth with delighted surprise!

The Senior was planning to immediately begin refining the supreme venerable pill for Sound Valley!

For Sound Valley, which was currently facing a shortage of talent and urgently needed to cultivate new Dou Zun Experts, this was truly help in a desperate time!

She quickly responded.

"Senior, please rest assured! The medicinal ingredient vault has everything needed. I will personally retrieve them immediately!"

"The secret chamber will be set up in the Quiet Heart Hall, deep within the Tianyin Hall. That place holds the strongest barrier laid down by generations of our Sound Valley's experts, and the energy there is the most concentrated. Absolutely no one will be able to disturb Senior!"

She paused, a brighter smile blossoming on her face, her tone filled with anticipation and a hint of barely noticeable nervousness.

"Senior, is this really the refining of an Eighth Grade Pill?"

Jiang Donghua glanced at her, naturally understanding what she was thinking, and replied calmly with a faint smile.

"That is correct. The supreme venerable pill is ranked Eighth Grade. Furthermore, this time, I intend to try and elevate its quality slightly further. To be honest, this will be the first time in my life that I genuinely undertake the refinement of an Eighth Grade level pill."

His tone was calm, as if discussing a trivial matter, but the content of his words caused Mu Qingxian's heart to suddenly race!

Refining an Eighth Grade Pill for the first time!

What did this imply?

It meant that this Senior already possessed the strength and confidence to challenge the rank of an Eighth-Grade Alchemist Grandmaster!

The value and influence of such a young Eighth-Grade Alchemist Grandmaster surpassed even that of an ordinary Dou Zun Expert!

If the refinement succeeded!

Mu Qingxian felt her breathing quicken. She forcefully suppressed the excitement in her heart and bowed deeply.

"This junior wishes Senior great success in refining the pill! Everyone in Sound Valley will spare no effort to protect Senior during the process!"

She said no more, immediately turned around, and personally headed to the deepest part of the medicinal ingredient vault to search for the materials for the supreme venerable pill.

Every step she took was swift; the gloom in her heart was mostly dispersed by this sudden light of hope.

Jiang Donghua watched her departing figure, his eyes profound.

Refining an Eighth Grade Pill for the first time?

It certainly presented a challenge, but possessing the alchemy experience memories of Venerable Huanhai, coupled with the green wood king cauldron, Sound Valley's thousands of years of medicinal ingredient accumulation, and his own Soul Power at the First Revolution Dou Zun Peak, he had considerable confidence.

This was not only to fulfill his promise to Sound Valley but also a crucial tempering and breakthrough for his own alchemy skills.

Soon, Mu Qingxian returned with several jade boxes emanating a rich medicinal fragrance. Neatly arranged inside were three complete sets of materials for the supreme venerable pill; every ingredient was aged and of superior quality.

"Senior, everything is ready!"

Jiang Donghua took the jade boxes and nodded: "Lead the way."

Led by Mu Qingxian, the two arrived at the Quiet Heart Hall, deep within the Tianyin Hall.

The place was exactly as she had described: the barrier was strong, the energy was dense like liquid, and the silence was absolute.

The heavy hall doors slowly closed, sealing off the interior from the outside.

Jiang Donghua sat cross-legged in the center of the hall, adjusting his breathing and state.

A moment later, he suddenly opened his eyes, a sharp light flashing within them. With a wave of his sleeve, the green wood king cauldron landed with a boom, rapidly expanding against the wind until it was ten feet tall, standing silently in the center of the great hall, emanating majestic vital essence and energy fluctuations.

The refinement of the Eighth Grade Pill officially began!