Free Web NovelChapter 507: Chapter 23: Condensing Demon Pill (Part 2)
The open rivalry and covert battles between Fierce Tiger Commerce Association and Nine Tripods Commerce Association are well known among the insiders of the business alliance.
"Hehe, our Fierce Tiger Commerce Association’s Tier Three Demon Beast Cave Mansion is already open to the public, Young Master Tong is naturally welcome to observe. However, apart from Miss Bai’s Spirit Pet attempting to condense its Demon Pill, there’s another fellow Taoist whose Spirit Pet is also trying.
Young Master Tong, you must make a blood oath not to disclose any information about that fellow Taoist’s matters." The old steward explained with a smile.
"Well said, since I have come to your esteemed association, I naturally abide by your association’s requirements." Tong Liang nodded politely.
Then, without delay, he made his blood oath and followed Bai Cailin into the high-grade Demon Beast Cave Mansion at the back mountain.
Fierce Tiger Commerce Association has many industries within Tiger Roar Immortal City, including numerous Demon Beast Cave Mansion industries, but the top three are located at the back mountain of their association.
Not long after, the three arrived at the high-tier cave mansion area on the back mountain.
In the distance, they saw the Grand Elder of Fierce Tiger Commerce Association discussing something with a portly cultivator.
"That is..." At the first sight of Li Ji’an, Tong Liang’s gaze instantly sharpened, and he looked towards Bai Cailin probing.
Bai Cailin’s expression also sank instantly: "Indeed, that is the person involved in the recent rumors."
"Is his Spirit Pet also attempting Tier Three today?" Tong Liang thought deeply.
Then, without waiting for Bai Cailin to respond, he suddenly paused: "Could it be that the Green Blood Pill is meant for his use?"
The Grand Elder of Fierce Tiger Commerce Association, in mid-stage Core Formation, usually sits at the commerce association’s headquarters and would not appear for a mere Foundation Establishment stage cultivator’s Spirit Pet condensing its Core.
But at this moment, the conversation between the Grand Elder and the portly cultivator was evidently unusual.
"Young Master Tong, this is also a matter of privacy." The old steward timely reminded.
Tong Liang’s expression froze, then he smiled and nodded: "Rest assured, I have already made a blood oath. Naturally, I won’t treat my path and life recklessly."
The old steward nodded.
Tong Liang’s attention was completely drawn to Li Ji’an.
The previous information received was that Wu Yehua had competed for that Green Blood Pill.
And at present, the portly cultivator utilizing it as Wu Yehua’s potential Immortal Seedling is quite reasonable.
As they approached, the Grand Elder finished his conversation with Li Ji’an and vanished.
After glancing at them, Li Ji’an decisively entered the most right cave mansion.
Bai Cailin withdrew her gaze, trying to maintain her composure, focusing entirely on her Spiritual Crane’s attempt.
Then, she walked to the front of the middle cave mansion and released the Seven-Colored Spiritual Crane.
"Xiaoqi, this Five Elements Fern Root should have supportive effects; this time, you can only succeed, not fail."
"Screech~" The Spiritual Crane responded with a long cry towards the sky.
Immediately, it carried the Five Elements Fern Root in its beak and adeptly entered the cave mansion ahead.
Last time, it attempted Tier Three here, so it was very familiar and did not need its master to lead it inside again.
"Miss Bai, Young Master Tong, remember the rules, do not disturb others’ Spirit Pet condensing Core." The old steward instructed, turning to leave.
A moment later, the Spiritual Crane was fully prepared, the enhancing arrays in the cave mansion fully activated.
As a brilliant light flashed, within erupted a powerful Blood Fiend Qi, and the Five Elements Spiritual Qi was turbulent and mixed.
At the same time, a crane’s cry sounded, expressing its vow to its master.
It began attacking Tier Three!
"Don’t worry, Miss Bai. This time, with the help of the Five Elements Fern Root, Xiaoqi will surely succeed." Tong Liang noticed Bai Cailin’s anxiety and spoke to reassure her.
"Hmm~" Yet, the next moment, the neighboring Tier Three cave mansion also emitted dazzling light, all arrays activated.
"He actually accompanies his Spirit Pet to condense Core within the cave mansion?" Tong Liang looked with surprise at Gugu’s cave mansion.
Spirit Beasts attacking Tier Three present significant environmental pressure on human cultivators inside, requiring magical power protection to ensure safety; otherwise, they risk severe injury from Blood Fiend and Frenzied Spiritual Qi.
Thus, cultivators generally do not accompany their Spirit Pets inside the cave mansion.
"Humph! Foolish!"
Bai Cailin was similarly astonished, finding herself unable to understand Li Ji’an.
"His care for his Spirit Pet is this considerate?"
Meanwhile, Li Ji’an sat quietly within the Tier Three Demon Beast Cave Mansion, surrounded by solid Cyan Magical Power.
He nodded towards Gugu: "Do your best. With me here, I can ensure your safety."
"Gua~" Gugu nodded, eyes resolute.
Demon Beasts condensing their Demon Pill differs from human cultivators forming Cores.
The fundamental difference lies in Demon Beasts at Second Tier condensing Demon Cores, unlike humans who store Liquid Magical Power within their Dantian.
Demon Beasts lack Dantian, so Demon Core is already solidified.
To condense the Demon Pill, they must first crush the Demon Core, extract bloodline essence origin, fuse with Blood Fiend into Demon Core essence, then gather them into the Demon Pill under intense Spiritual Pressure; the process adds an extra step of shattering the Demon Core, increasing difficulty and danger.
Half of Demon Beasts fail at the Demon Core’s shattering stage, resulting in bloodline damage, shattered Demon Core, falling to Tier One Beast level, and no chance of reshaping.
Another third fail at the stage of fusing Demon Core essence and bloodline essence origin after which remnant force condensing Demon Pill, ultimately, with luck, barely reconsolidating Demon Core, lifetime stuck at Second Tier; those less fortunate, Spiritual Pressure bursts the body, resulting in death.
Bai Cailin’s Spiritual Crane failed the attempt before, belonging to this scenario, luckily reconsolidating the Demon Core.
Seeing Gugu quietly advancing the Demon Pill Condensing Technique, Li Ji’an nodded secretly. With the technique’s aid, at least it avoids blindly following instinct to forcibly shatter the Demon Core, making it relatively safer and more assured.
