77: Bloodline Truth 2

Xiao Yan’s light projection instantly flashed before Ice Soul: “What kind of existence?”

“Not sure, but it’s definitely not the Chaos Devourer.” Ice Soul used an ice crystal to draw a simple star map on the table, “According to the ice crystal’s sensing, that coordinate was once the place where Flame Lord fell.”

Xiao Bing gasped: “The first Plane Guardian? But he isn’t already…”

“Dead, but that doesn’t mean completely vanished.” Ice Soul put away the ice crystal, “Just like Yao Chen’s Soul imprint can still transmit messages through the bracelet, an existence of Flame Lord’s level will leave behind echoes even if he falls.”

Xiao Yan pondered for a moment, transmitting his thoughts: “You mean, the contamination within Ling Xiao is resonating with Flame Lord’s remnant power?”

Ice Soul nodded: “And this resonance is tearing his Soul apart. We must refine the Soul Plating Pill as soon as possible, then go to the Void Realm fissure to save him.”

Xiao Bing immediately stood up: “Then let’s begin, I’ll prepare the medicinal ingredients.”

“Not so fast.” Ice Soul pressed his hand, “Refining the Soul Plating Pill requires a special ‘Three Heart Flame’, which only Yao Chen’s disciple knows how to control. Moreover…” She looked at Xiao Yan, “Your brother’s current state makes him unable to participate in Alchemy at all.”

Indeed, although Xiao Yan’s energy body had stabilized somewhat due to the return of the fire seed, he was still in a state where he could dissipate at any moment. A slight mistake during the Alchemy process could lead to his Soul Flying Away and Spirit Scattering.

Xiao Yan, however, was unyielding: “I can. Old Yao taught me how to control fire with Soul Power.”

Ice Soul and Xiao Yan “looked” at each other for a long time, finally sighing softly: “You are as stubborn as your teacher.” She took out a small, crimson Medicine Cauldron from her storage ring, “Use Yao Chen’s ‘Heavenly Fire Cauldron’, it will put less burden on your Soul.”

Xiao Bing looked at the Medicine Cauldron in surprise: “Isn’t this the one teacher never parted with…”

“He entrusted Xuan Guang Venerable to give it to me before his death.” Ice Soul said lightly, but a hint of pain flashed in her eyes, “Now, prepare for Alchemy.”

The three quickly got to work. Xiao Bing was responsible for processing the auxiliary medicinal ingredients, Ice Soul set up the protective Formation, and Xiao Yan familiarized himself with the Heavenly Fire Cauldron’s characteristics. When they placed the Origin fire seed and the ice crystal fragments together, the two items automatically drew closer, circling each other as if long-lost friends.

“As expected, they originated from the same source.” Ice Soul observed this miraculous phenomenon, “Byproducts of the plane of origin’s splitting will attract each other even if they are separated by vast distances.”

Xiao Yan was deep in thought: “Then Ling Xiao’s spiritual light threads…”

“Will also guide us to find him at the critical moment.” Ice Soul said with certainty, “Now, begin Alchemy.”

The Heavenly Fire Cauldron floated in the center of the three, and Xiao Yan’s light projection fully expanded, wrapping around the Medicine Cauldron like a thin veil. The Origin fire seed was guided into the cauldron, and immediately a brilliant green light erupted; the ice crystal fragments were then added, intertwining with the firelight to form a strange blue-green flame—this was precisely the “Three Heart Flame” needed to refine the Soul Plating Pill.

Xiao Bing followed the Pill Formula’s sequence, placing one precious medicinal ingredient after another into the cauldron. With each addition, the flame’s color subtly changed, sometimes more green and less blue, sometimes more blue and weaker green. Ice Soul, meanwhile, acted as Protector, constantly monitoring the state of Xiao Yan’s energy body.

The Alchemy process lasted for a full six hours. When the last auxiliary medicinal ingredient, the “Nine-Revolving Soul-Returning Grass,” was added to the cauldron, the flame suddenly stabilized, presenting a perfect blue-green balance. The medicinal liquid inside the cauldron began to condense, gradually forming a translucent prototype of a Medicinal Pill.

“This is the most crucial step.” Ice Soul’s voice was tense, “Soul-shaping and solidification. Xiao Yan, guide the medicinal power according to the method Yao Chen taught you.”

Xiao Yan’s light projection flickered slightly, conveying an uncertain emotion: “Old Yao only taught up to this step, saying that the final stage requires ‘guidance by the heart’…”

“Then follow your feelings.” Ice Soul encouraged, “Think about the connection between the three of you, think about Yao Chen’s expectations.”

Xiao Bing suddenly had an epiphany, bit his finger, and a drop of fresh Bloodline flew into the Medicine Cauldron: “Bloodline as a guide!”

The moment the Bloodline touched the Medicinal Pill, a strange scene occurred—fine lines appeared on the surface of the Medicinal Pill, vaguely forming three human silhouettes, yet connected to each other. Even more miraculously, Xiao Yan’s energy body suddenly resonated with the Medicinal Pill, and a wisp of the green fire’s core automatically separated and merged into the Medicinal Pill!

“So that’s it!” Ice Soul suddenly understood, “The last step requires the Soul imprints of all three of you! Although Ling Xiao is not present, his spiritual light threads…”

She quickly took out a silver hair from her embrace—it was the one Ling Xiao had dropped at the campsite earlier. The silver hair was thrown into the cauldron, immediately decomposing into countless points of light, which were absorbed by the Medicinal Pill.

In an instant, the Soul Plating Pill burst forth with brilliant light! Green, blue, and silver lights intertwined and flowed, and patterns similar to the Heart of Chaos appeared on the surface of the Medicinal Pill. An indescribable Pill fragrance permeated the air, causing the Souls of those who smelled it to be refreshed.

“It succeeded!” Xiao Bing was overjoyed.

Xiao Yan’s light projection, however, suddenly fluctuated violently, almost dissipating! The continuous energy consumption had left him extremely weak, making it difficult even to maintain his form.

“Brother!” Xiao Bing quickly supported him, and Extreme Ice Power continuously flowed into him, helping Xiao Yan stabilize his form.

Ice Soul quickly put the Soul Plating Pill into a specially made jade bottle: “The Medicinal Pill is complete, but Xiao Yan is too weak now. We must immediately go to the Void Realm fissure to rescue Ling Xiao, and the three of us must take the Medicinal Pill together to fully unleash its efficacy.”

Xiao Yan barely stabilized: “How do we get to the Void Realm fissure?”

Ice Soul revealed a mysterious smile and took out a small boat-shaped Magical Artifact from her storage ring: “The Jiekong Boat, invented by Yao Chen and me when we were young, can travel briefly in the Void Realm.”

Xiao Bing noticed that when she mentioned Old Yao, a deep sadness and longing flashed in her eyes. What unknown past was hidden within this seemingly ice-cold woman?

“Let’s prepare to depart.” Ice Soul composed herself, her voice returning to calmness, “The Void Realm fissure is full of dangers, we must…”

Her words were interrupted by a sudden tremor. The three rushed out of the tent, only to see a new fissure tearing open in the distant sky, larger and more hideous than before. What was even more terrifying was that a silver-haired figure could vaguely be seen struggling painfully within the fissure!

“Ling Xiao!” Xiao Bing cried out.

Ice Soul made a decisive decision: “No time, let’s go now!”

She threw out the Jiekong Boat, and the small boat grew with the wind, instantly transforming into a flying boat large enough to accommodate several people. Xiao Yan and Xiao Bing jumped on without hesitation, followed by Ice Soul, who invoked a hand seal: “Jiekong boundless, boat crosses the netherworld, activate!”

The flying boat transformed into a streak of light, rushing straight towards the sky fissure…