Medical Sage

Luo Quan recounted the entire matter in detail to the Red Lion Daoist. Hearing it all, the Red Lion Daoist frowned deeply and said coldly to Luo Quan, ”You say the Golden Toad Cave has a new master now, one with at least the combat power of the Qi Refining Ninth Layer?”

”Yes.” Luo Quan nodded without hesitation and said, ”The strength of the two brothers, Hu Jiang and Hu Shan, is well known to you, Lord Cave Master, but this guy defeated Hu Jiang with just one move, putting him into a coma. Moreover, I felt utterly powerless in front of him.”

”Bang!”

The Red Lion Daoist slapped the armrest, which immediately shattered into powder with a rumble.

”Really, at such a critical time, of course a big problem would arise. Have they detected or discovered anything at the Black Profound Copper Mine Cave?” The Red Lion Daoist’s eyes flashed coldly as he spoke gloomily.

In terms of realm and combat power, even an ordinary cultivator of Qi Refining Ninth Layer is no match for him, but if it comes to tearing faces and causing trouble, he would still be tied to the entire Red Lion Cave under his command!

After all, a cultivator of the Qi Refining Ninth Layer and the peak of a Second Level Middle Stage Beast like the King of Gilded Toads could cause immense damage to their Red Lion Cave, a difference as vast as heaven and earth, beyond comparison. If truly pushed to the edge, with a determined heart, their Red Lion Cave would certainly suffer heavy losses!

In fact, if it were just an ordinary Black Profound Copper Vein, the Red Lion Daoist would immediately give up the thought of seizing it, unwilling to clash with a cultivator of the Qi Refining Ninth Layer because of it! But the problem is that the Black Profound Copper Mine at the Golden Toad Cave is not ordinary but holds a secret!

”So far, they don’t seem to have noticed anything, but, Lord Cave Master, deeper in the Black Profound Copper Mine Cave lies the Black Profound Copper Essence. If delayed too long and discovered by those from other factions...” Luo Quan hesitated as he spoke, a look of concern crossing his face.

The reason why their Red Lion Cave suddenly demanded the Black Profound Copper Mine Cave from the Golden Toad Cave wasn’t because they were interested in the Black Profound Copper, but because by a fortuitous discovery, they found that deeper in that cave, Black Profound Copper Essence was hidden!

Though Black Profound Copper is a good crafting material, usable for a Low Grade Magic Artifact or even a Mid-Grade Magical Artifact when purified in large quantities, its limit is still at that mid-grade level. Moreover, due to its inherent quality and unstable elements, it often fails to meet expectations.

Therefore, while this crafting material has a market, its price is not high. However, Black Profound Copper Essence is different.

The Black Profound Copper Essence is a unique ore imbued with the Qi of the Earth’s Geng Metal, far superior in quality, hardness, and utility.

Furthermore, it can serve as auxiliary crafting material for forging Top Grade Magic Artifacts, revealing just how precious this ore is!

No wonder the Red Lion Daoist was tempted, unable to resist such allure, exposing his greedy fangs!

Now, however, the situation has become troublesome.

”If it were merely an ordinary Black Profound Copper Vein, I would not bother to contest it. But now it’s the Black Profound Copper Essence! It’s top-tier crafting material for forging Top Grade Magic Artifacts. How can my Red Lion Daoist turn a blind eye and allow such great wealth to slip away?”

The Red Lion Daoist squinted his eyes slightly, then sneered, saying, ”If that guy intends to occupy the Golden Toad Cave alone, how can we neighbors not meet him? Therefore, Luo Quan, send another invitation. I want to see what this kid is made of, what capabilities he has?”

”Does he really dare to refuse something my Red Lion Daoist desires? Hmph!”

Only the cold snort echoed loudly within the inner hall, reverberating continuously.

...

Days later, a frigid blaze erupted suddenly within the secluded chamber where Chen Fei was cultivating in Enlightened Deity Cave! It felt like a volcanic eruption or a ferocious tiger descending a mountain, exceedingly fierce, exceedingly domineering, but in the end, the power seemed to encounter some obstruction and gradually began to weaken...

”Ah, still a bit lacking, what a pity.” Inside the chamber, Chen Fei slowly opened his eyes, black and lucid as if crystal clear, and he murmured regretfully.

It turned out that he had been trying to break through to the Peak Realm of Qi Refining Seventh Layer in recent days, but obviously, his several attempts were unsuccessful.

But it seemed inevitable since he had just recently broken through to the Qi Refining Seventh Layer with the aid of the Blood Purification Purple Cloud Pill, with his foundation not yet stabilized. In fact, there were one or two times he could have barely pushed through, but in the end, he chose to give up himself.

Because he understood the consequence of such an action, it was akin to forcing growth, which would affect the perfection of his foundation, not worth it for a momentary gain! To put it bluntly, it was a loss rather than a gain.

”Failed? What a pity, but with your current speed of improvement, these one or two failures don’t really matter, it’s no big deal.” The Astonishing Formation Within the Sea of Consciousness said slowly.

”Yes, if it doesn’t work this time, there’s always next time. I already feel I’m close to succeeding, no need to rush this moment. Senior, about the formation…” Chen Fei nodded and asked again.

”It’s done, look on the wall.” Astonishing Formation Within the Sea of Consciousness responded plainly.

Subsequently, a clean wall in a certain direction of the chamber lit up, divided into eight areas filled with glowing formation patterns.

”This is...” Upon seeing the eight maps representing the mysteries of formations, Chen Fei’s eyes instantly brightened, and he exclaimed, ”This formation... it’s truly magical, too profound.”

He hadn’t expected that Astonishing Formation Within the Sea of Consciousness would simplify the original fusion formation, breaking it down into eight standalone formations! As a result, the difficulty of understanding the formation had become several times easier than before, yet its power would instead become stronger!

”I decomposed the original formation into eight standalone small formations, with each standalone formation’s power and understanding difficulty about equivalent to a Three-Layer Human Formation. Combined into a fusion formation, in the most perfect state, it could be equivalent to a Five-Layer Human Formation.”

Astonishing Formation Within the Sea of Consciousness said plainly, and added, ”This way, those eight fellas should find it easier to grasp the essence of the formation.”

”Senior, you are truly amazing. I can’t help but admire you.” Upon hearing this, Chen Fei couldn’t help but exclaim.

Though Astonishing Formation Within the Sea of Consciousness made it sound simple, how incredible an achievement it was, how could he not know?