"How strong is the Split Bizarre?"

Jia Ren hadn't forgotten that there were still eleven Suppressing Fiend Holy Fire Commands that had not yet suppressed Bizarre Demons, and the daily output of Banishing Evil Talismans was not abundant.

When Bizarre Demons run rampant, the more Banishing Evil Talismans, the better.

Buying Bizarre Demons was out of the question!

The last time he purchased a Misleading Bizarre, it attracted a Town Demon Alliance Golden Core Cultivator.

Having learned his lesson, he didn't want to repeat the same mistake.

The Split Bizarre wasn't strong. If it was constrained by the Demon Sealing Formation and allowed to keep dividing, wouldn't the remaining eleven Suppressing Fiend Holy Fire Commands also be filled?

One Split Bizarre could be equivalent to eleven Bizarre Demons! Could there be a better Bizarre Demon than the Split Bizarre?

Different perspectives yield different views on matters.

"The Split Bizarre is not weak. Once it's affected by bizarre forces, all parts of its body can detach from the main body and have their own intelligence..."

Body parts separating? Each fighting on its own? Indeed, not easy to deal with...

Cultivators might possess inconceivable powers, yet they still haven't escaped the realm of humanity; they still rely on their bodies to survive.

What would one do if their body 'parts' turned traitor? How could one continue fighting against Bizarre Demons? Is the only part under one's control the head? With only the head controllable and the power of the Bizarre Demons still within, can one continue to live? Once stripped of the bizarre power, without promptly retrieving other body parts, wouldn't one die?!

"Does the Split Bizarre have any other abilities?"

The more information he had, the easier it would be to handle the situation.

The Split Bizarre was tempting; one Split Bizarre was equivalent to capturing a large number of Bizarre Demons and was much safer than capturing them one at a time.

Thinking about the Split Bizarre's ability, the possibility of limbs running away overnight...

Jia Ren still decided to prioritize safety and not risk provoking Bizarre Demons with sinister abilities.

The Zhu-surnamed Foundation Establishment Cultivator looked at Jia Ren with an exceptionally strange gaze. "Does Daoist Zhen intend to take action against the Split Bizarre?" he asked.

"The Town Demon Alliance is short-handed. With Daoist Zhen's capabilities, joining wouldn't be a problem. If you can seal the Split Bizarre, the reward will be substantial."

"Would you like me to introduce you?"

Join the Town Demon Alliance?

After experiencing the incident where a Town Demon Alliance Golden Core Cultivator visited him to forcibly demand the Misleading Bizarre, Jia Ren didn't harbor much fondness for the Town Demon Alliance.

Joining the Town Demon Alliance to confront the Split Bizarre would be easy, but the question was... After sealing the Bizarre Demons, would they belong to me or the Town Demon Alliance?

The answer was obvious. If they would confiscate the Misleading Bizarre, what more could be said about the Split Bizarre?!

The Town Demon Alliance would certainly spare no effort to take it back.

To obtain the Split Bizarre, Jia Ren would inevitably come into conflict with the Cultivators of the Town Demon Alliance.

He didn't want to experience another incident like the Golden Core Cultivator's visit.

"I want to understand Bizarre Demons! If the Split Bizarre is so terrifying and not sealed in time, it could spread on a large scale. The Qunxing Archipelago could also be affected..."

"Understanding in advance means being prepared when facing the Split Bizarre."

The threat of Bizarre Demons was severe, leaving many Cultivators anxious and insecure.

"If the Split Bizarre cannot be contained and forms a Bizarre Demon tide, it may even affect the Qunxing Archipelago in the Western Extreme Sea."

"I don't know much about the Split Bizarre. The Western Wasteland Domain is tens of thousands of miles away from the Qunxing Archipelago. It won't pose a threat to this place in the short term."

The Qunxing Archipelago was quite distant from the Western Wasteland Domain; in the short term, there was no possibility of it affecting this place.

"Thank you, Daoist Zhu!"

The two chatted for a while before parting ways.

「In the following time」

Jia Ren returned to his Cave to meditate and practice. To avoid complications with his new identity, he found a new island and built a decoy Cave. His true body returned to the Cave through the hidden passages of the Golden Armor King Worm to meditate and cultivate.

「In the coming time」

He secluded himself for cultivation, creating Spirit Absorbing Talismans and Fu Wan, and studying the Parasitic Ghost Whip. If the Parasitic Ghost Whip's problem of turning on its owner couldn't be solved, it was useless. He could only devote time to crafting Bizarre Sound Talismans and improving his strength.

「A month later」

Jia Ren opened his eyes as the Communication Bead vibrated. He hurried to the Tianxing Trade Association, headed straight for the second floor, and met the Zhu-surnamed Foundation Establishment Cultivator, who had been waiting for a long time.

"Daoist Zhen, the Spirit Origin Pills exchanged for Sect contributions have been delivered!"

A cup of fragrant tea was handed over, and a white Jade Vase was also pushed toward Jia Ren.

The Tianxing Trade Association dispatched a trade caravan to the Qunxing Archipelago every month, both to replenish missing stock and to collect resources gathered from the Qunxing Archipelago. The Zhu-surnamed Foundation Establishment Cultivator had maneuvered within the Tianxing Sect to exchange for the Spirit Origin Pills.

Jia Ren didn't stand on ceremony; he took the medicine bottle to inspect it. Inside the Jade Vase were ten jade-colored Pills the size of fingertips, each emitting a rich fragrance.

Spirit Origin Pills for the Foundation Establishment Late Stage aren't comparable to Grandmaster Level Red Spirit Pills...

This was simply because the Alchemy Skills of the Alchemists were too poor, and the Elixirs were at most Skilled Level standard.

If I could deduce the Lingyuan Pill Prescription and elevate its Proficiency Level, the effects would absolutely surpass those of Red Spirit Pills.

"These are Solidifying Yuan Pills."

Jia Ren took out ten bottles of prepared Solidifying Yuan Pills. Master Level quality Solidifying Yuan Pills were difficult to find on the market. Otherwise, the Zhu-surnamed Cultivator wouldn't have spent so much effort exchanging for Spirit Origin Pills to trade with him.

He picked up a bottle of Solidifying Yuan Pills, sniffed it, and showed a satisfied smile. "The quality of Daoist friend's Pills is indeed excellent!"

"Pleasant cooperation!"

"There's something I forgot to tell you, Daoist friend. The Nascent Soul Ancestor has awakened and is summoning all Foundation Establishment Cultivators currently outside for an important matter. I need to return to the Sect for a while, and I'm not sure when I will be back."

"It could be as quick as two months or as long as half a year. During this time, I hope Daoist Zhen can help look after the shop."

The Nascent Soul Ancestor of the Tianxing Sect has awakened?! The Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre's skills are not up to par! Asking me to help look after the shop? Aren't they afraid I'll plunder the Tianxing Trade Association clean?

"Apart from Bizarre Alliance Cultivators, who would dare provoke the Tianxing Sect?"

"I will contribute my modest efforts."

The Zhu-surnamed Foundation Establishment Cultivator gave a few instructions and left with the Tianxing Sect caravan.

The awakening of the Nascent Soul Ancestor should have been good news, so why the need to recall the Foundation Establishment Cultivators from the Sect? Foundation Establishment Cultivators are the middle echelon of a Sect. Many places need them to maintain stability, and rashly withdrawing them would cause problems. This urgency definitely signifies that something big has happened. Could it be that the Nascent Soul Ancestor is already dead, and the death is being kept secret?

The Western Wasteland Domain had many factions. Golden Core Sects were not considered particularly strong; Nascent Soul Sects were the true first-rate powers. Without Nascent Soul Cultivators, the Tianxing Sect would be like the Five Elements Sect without its Five Elements Ancestor, definitely facing internal and external troubles.

There's another possibility... The Nascent Soul Ancestor of the Tianxing Sect has been controlled by the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre. Is the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre summoning Sect Disciples back so the entire Tianxing Sect is about to be wiped out in one fell swoop? The Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre uses the Tianxing Sect as an anchor point to spread to other regions? Just like in the Barren Extreme Land, establish a Heart Devil Realm and silently consume the Western Wasteland Domain?

No matter which answer it was, none was good news.

Jia Ren was certain his conjecture wouldn't be hard to verify. Whether the Zhu-surnamed Foundation Establishment Cultivator would be infected by the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre would be clear upon his return; Jia Ren had his own ways to check.

"Better to enhance my strength as soon as possible!"

Jia Ren obtained the Spirit Origin Pills and, without delay, went into seclusion on the island.

There were a total of ten Spirit Origin Pills. It was imperative to deduce the true Alchemy Recipe from these ten Elixirs. If he failed, he could only wait for the Zhu-surnamed Foundation Establishment Cultivator to send more, significantly delaying his progress.

Unlike restoring the Solidifying Yuan Pill, where the Alchemy notes of the Liu-surnamed Foundation Establishment Cultivator served as a reference, lowering the deduction difficulty, things would be much more difficult without Alchemy notes.

Of course, it wasn't without its advantages. Previous efforts in deducing Alchemy Recipes had provided much experience, allowing him to avoid many detours. Whether it could be done or not, he could only do his best.

"Let's get started!"

Jia Ren entered the Earth Fire Alchemy Room and took out a small knife to scrape a bit of powder off a Spirit Origin Pill. Observing, smelling, tasting, cultivating—with these diverse sensations, he identified the Spiritual Medicines used in the Alchemy of Spirit Origin Pills.

Those who have mastered the Four Arts of Cultivation always keep to themselves. Alchemists, to prevent others from reverse-engineering Alchemy Recipes from their Elixirs, often add misleading Spiritual Medicines during the refining process. These additionally blended Spiritual Medicines not only fail to enhance the Elixir's quality but actually lower it. The only benefit of this practice is to increase the difficulty of deciphering the Elixir's formula.

The Alchemy Recipes held by the major Sects are the culmination of countless years of effort by their Alchemists, so understandably, they wouldn't want them leaked. Most of the Elixirs, Talismans, and Magic Artifacts circulating on the market employ similar tricks.

"Three-hundred-year Dragon's Tongue Purple Orchid, three-hundred-year Bitter Root Fruit, hundred-year Cold Ice Leaf Herb..."

His Alchemy and Spiritual Medicine identification skills were already dozens of times better than average. Jia Ren could not only identify the Spiritual Medicines needed for Alchemy by taste but could also discern their general properties. With just one taste, listing ninety percent of the Spiritual Medicines was no problem.

The next step was to confirm the remaining few Spiritual Medicines and, based on their properties, identify their roles as principal, assistant, adjuvant, or courier ingredients.

That was just the beginning. The most important part was to adopt a creator's mindset and, through the analyzed Spiritual Medicines, confirm their actual utility. Finally came the combination of Spiritual Medicines, the transformation of their properties, and their precise ratios...

Replicating an Elixir is a very meticulous process, consuming a great deal of time and energy.

This time, without Alchemy notes, deducing the Alchemy Recipe should have been more difficult.

Jia Ren found the main thread, and the small details were under his control. He recorded various combinations, continuously optimizing and refining them.

Why does it feel much simpler than last time...

Speculate boldly, verify carefully, and then comes the crucial Alchemy step.

Am I really this strong now?

In just seven days, a faint scent of Pills wafted from the Earth Fire Alchemy Room, and within the furnace, seven jade-colored Pills shone with a gentle luster. Only three of the original Spirit Origin Pills were consumed to successfully refine new, true Spirit Origin Pills.

The quality is no worse than the ones I traded for...

To be precise, the Spirit Origin Pills Jia Ren first replicated were even slightly better than those he had traded for.

This was just the beginning. With his high level of Alchemy Skills, the quality of the second batch was certain to far exceed the first. Through the Proficiency Panel, his Lingyuan Pill Prescription would only become more refined, surpassing the original.

Jia Ren could deduce Alchemy Recipes so easily simply because his Alchemy skill was exceedingly high, far surpassing even the Realm of Alchemy Grandmasters. Creating his own Talismans and Magic Artifacts had sharpened his thinking, allowing him to easily grasp the essence of replicating Elixirs without being confused or misled. Deducing Alchemy Recipes was then a natural consequence.

Could I possibly deduce the recipes of any circulating Elixirs?

The second rapid deduction of an Alchemy Recipe gave him a great boost. From then on, he would no longer need to seek Alchemy Recipes from others. To learn an Alchemy Recipe, all he had to do was obtain the Elixir and deduce the formula himself.

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