Immortal Refiner

Li Qing released Wang Chan’s delicate wrist. After a thorough examination, he had a clear understanding of her current condition.

The Dragon’s Roar Physique had reactivated, devouring all the life force within her body and gradually withering her meridians.

”Your situation is indeed troublesome,” Li Qing said. ”The best solution would be to obtain essence blood from an auspicious beast in the divine transformation realm to neutralize the origin of the Dragon’s Roar Physique.”

Hearing this, Wang Chan’s face fell. It confirmed what she already knew.

In the human realm, finding a fifth-tier spirit transformation stage auspicious beast was nearly impossible. Even fifth-tier demonic beasts were rare; the last one might have perished recently at Li Qing’s hands.

”However,” Li Qing added with a faint smile, ”there might be other ways.”

Wang Chan’s beautiful eyes lit up. ”Senior Li, do you have a solution?” she asked eagerly.

Li Qing regarded her with a knowing smile. There’s no such thing as a free lunch. If she wanted him to act, there would be a price.

Wang Chan’s fair cheeks flushed slightly, as if she had misunderstood his meaning. She whispered softly, ”If Senior Li desires me, it would be my honor. As long as you can resolve my condition, I would gladly serve as your slave or concubine—even toil like an ox or horse if necessary.”

”Ahem!”

”Immortal Maiden Wang Chan, that’s not what I meant. I can try to heal you, but you must agree to two conditions.”

Li Qing coughed awkwardly, never imagining she’d misinterpret his intentions so wildly.

Wang Chan’s fair cheeks flushed even deeper. ”What are the conditions, Senior Li? Please, just name them.”

Li Qing saw no need for pretense. ”I’m about to ascend from the human realm, but I still have lingering concerns about the Lingyun Sect.”

”After my ascension, I hope you’ll look after the sect.”

Without hesitation, Wang Chan nodded in agreement.

”As for the second condition... do you remember the Yin-Yang Spirit Seal from the yin-yang cavern?”

She quickly recalled the events in the yin-yang cavern just before the demonic cataclysm struck the human realm.

”Of course I remember. That spiritual seal has already been imprinted once. It needs to soak in the yin-yang pool for at least several thousand years to regain its spirituality.”

”Could it be that Senior Li intends to use the Yin-Yang Spirit Seal for his ascension?”

Li Qing shook his head. ”Not quite. If anyone from the Lingyun Sect reaches the divine transformation realm in the future, they might use that spiritual seal to ascend. I hope you’ll relinquish that opportunity.”

”Also, I’d like to know more about the Yin-Yang Spirit Seal. I recall you mentioning it might be connected to a dao lineage in the upper realm?”

Hearing this, Wang Chan smiled brightly, illuminating the dark underground palace.

”I never imagined Senior Li would think I could reach the divine transformation realm,” she said, her voice cheerful. ”I’m truly surprised.”

Indeed, to ascend using the Yin-Yang Spirit Seal, one would need at least the cultivation of the divine transformation realm and live for thousands of years until the seal’s spirituality replenishes.

Originally, Li Qing had intended to reserve this method for himself. Though thousands of years seemed long, he could easily survive that duration.

Later, he could use the ascension platform to ascend with other divine transformation realm cultivators from the sect, ensuring mutual support.

However, the current situation no longer allowed him to linger in the human realm for so long.

Having been targeted by the Formless Saint Ancestor, he risked disaster if he didn’t ascend to the spirit realm quickly. Even his extended lifespan would be meaningless then.

Wang Chan pondered deeply, as if recalling something. After a long silence, she finally spoke:

”When my father discovered the yin-yang cavern, he did find some fragmented records.”

”This must be a method used by the Yin-Yang Sect, a dao lineage from the upper realm, to select disciples for ascension. By using this magical seal, those who ascend to the upper realm may be directly guided to that sect and become its disciples.”

”Beyond that, I know nothing more.”

Hearing this, Li Qing stroked his chin, silently committing the Yin-Yang Sect to memory. He resolved to inquire about the sect’s location after his own ascension.

Junior sister Shen might very well be within that sect, and in the future, he might need its assistance to locate other ascended acquaintances.

Nodding, Li Qing said, ”Immortal Maiden Wang Chan, please enter a meditative state to regulate your breathing. I will attempt to resolve the problem with your body.”

”Of course, I can’t guarantee success. This is merely an attempt.”

Surprised that the process was beginning so soon, Wang Chan paused, then obediently sat cross-legged as instructed, without uttering another word.

Since death was inevitable anyway, she resigned herself to whatever Li Qing intended to do.

Before long, Wang Chan entered a meditative trance, focusing on regulating her breathing.

Seeing this, Li Qing slowly moved behind her and placed his hands on her back through her clothing.

In the next moment, he condensed seven-colored life essence from his own lifespan and channeled it into Wang Chan’s body through his palms.

This was the only method he could think of. Wang Chan’s life force had been excessively drained by the Dragon’s Roar Physique, so only vital essence representing pure life force could alleviate her condition.

It’s worth noting that this method couldn’t directly extend another person’s lifespan. The seven-colored life essence couldn’t be converted back into lifespan; it could only be used to treat injuries like Wang Chan’s.

Soon, the gentle, seven-colored life essence flowed into Wang Chan’s delicate body. She felt a refreshing comfort spreading through her, like parched earth finally receiving rain.

The seven-colored life essence cleansed her fleshly body, neutralizing the origin of the Dragon’s Roar Physique.

This vital essence, condensed from the lifespan of a divine transformation cultivator, was an immeasurably precious resource—arguably the rarest treasure in the human realm.

Wang Chan’s withered meridians gradually regained warmth and slowly expanded.

Roar!

Immediately afterward, a faint dragon’s roar echoed from within Wang Chan’s body. Most of her primordial yang, as potent as that of a true dragon, flowed into Li Qing’s body, while a smaller portion perfectly integrated with Wang Chan’s own.

After a long interval, Li Qing slowly withdrew his hands.

As he had anticipated, his vital essence had indeed neutralized the primordial yang of the Dragon’s Roar Physique.

The process had cost him roughly five hundred years of lifespan—a considerable amount, but insignificant to Li Qing.

Wang Chan opened her eyes, two streams of clear tears sliding down her cheeks.

The physique problem that had plagued her for so many years had been resolved so suddenly, and at a time when her life was already nearing its end.

The Dragon’s Roar Physique had been significantly weakened, yet it would still provide some assistance to her cultivation. Most importantly, she no longer needed to fear being devoured by her own physique!

”Thank you, Senior Li! This immense kindness... I have no way to repay you!” Wang Chan said, her voice choked with gratitude.

Li Qing chuckled lightly. ”It was a small matter. Just remember your earlier promise.”

”I will never forget it! If Senior is still concerned, I can swear a great heart demon oath right now!” Wang Chan vowed earnestly.

(End of the Chapter)

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