After Yuanshi Tongtian left, Li Yi also prepared to refine some elixirs for emergencies.
Nine-Turn Soul Returning Pill?
Nine-Turn Life Prolonging Pill?
Forget it, I don't have the main ingredients for these elixirs, and finding them would take too much time.
I'll refine the Six-Turn Yuan Returning Pill instead! To replenish spiritual energy when it's depleted.
Thus, Taishang went to the Alchemy Hall. There was no alchemy furnace in the hall. After Li Yi transformed, he was busy taking care of his two younger brothers and hadn't had time to find a suitable furnace.
However, this did not trouble Li Yi. Li Yi's inheritance included the method of void alchemy.
With a wave of his hand, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth on Taiqing Peak surged into the Alchemy Hall, and a transparent alchemy furnace was conjured in the hall.
He formed a hand seal, and a ball of flames appeared from his fingertips. He pointed at the bottom of the furnace, and the flames flew to the bottom, burning. This fire used the spiritual energy of heaven and earth as fuel. As long as the spiritual energy was inexhaustible, the fire would never extinguish. It could be large or small, depending entirely on the user's will. When not in use, it could be extinguished with a single thought, which was extremely convenient. This was precisely the Liuding Divine Fire, one of the Four Great Heavenly Fires.
After the fire was lit, Li Yi began to warm the furnace, first heating the alchemy furnace with the Liuding Divine Fire. This way, the medicinal properties of the spiritual herbs would not be lost after refining.
After warming the furnace, Li Yi placed a thousand-year-old Yuan Returning Grass into the furnace. After refining the Yuan Returning Grass, he sequentially added various auxiliary herbs into the furnace: Yuan Solidifying Grass, Mu Xiang Flower, Tai Yin Grass, Po Di Stone.
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Twelve years later, Li Yi extinguished the Liuding Divine Fire and dispersed the spiritual energy furnace. Nine small, milky white pills, the size of little fingers, floated quietly in the air.
Li Yi nodded with satisfaction, divided the nine Six-Turn Yuan Returning Pills into three porcelain bottles and sealed them. He would give them to the two brothers after Yuanshi Tongtian came out of seclusion.
Time flew by like an arrow, and a thousand years passed in the blink of an eye.
After Yuanshi Tongtian came out of seclusion, he eagerly went to Taiqing Peak.
Upon seeing Li Yi, Tongtian immediately said, "Big Brother, a thousand years have passed, let's set off."
Li Yi chuckled inwardly, "This Tongtian is truly impatient. No wonder he was manipulated."
Li Yi said, "No rush, no rush. While you were in seclusion, I refined a few elixirs. They are called: Six-Turn Yuan Returning Pills."
"One pill can instantly replenish all the spiritual energy of one's self if it is depleted below the Great Luo perfection. You two should accept them for emergencies."
As he spoke, two small porcelain bottles flew from Li Yi's person towards Yuanshi Tongtian.
Seeing Yuanshi Tongtian accept the elixirs, Li Yi said, "Since that's the case, let's set off!"
Tongtian said, "Okay! Okay!"
Li Yi chuckled helplessly, "This brat!"
Yuanshi also smiled, "Third Brother should be more composed."
Thus, the three of them walked down Kunlun Mountain together.
After leaving Kunlun Mountain, the three of them used their divine abilities and conjured a clump of clouds to serve as their transport.
In the clouds, they looked down at the magnificent rivers and mountains of the Primordial World, and their state of mind improved considerably without them realizing it.
A hundred years of leisurely time flashed by. During this century, if they saw any rare spiritual herbs, Li Yi would fly down from the clouds to pick them, preparing to plant them in the medicinal fields of Taiqing Peak.
If they saw any rare refining materials, Yuanshi would collect them. All the formation materials were taken by Tongtian.
Although the three of them did not encounter any heaven and earth spiritual treasures during these hundred years, they all had their gains.
At this moment, Li Yi said, "Second Brother, Third Brother, we will travel east. After reaching the East Sea, we will explore it for a while, and then we will go to Buzhou Mountain to mourn Father God, how about it?"
Yuanshi Tongtian replied, "As Big Brother says."
Another hundred years passed. Li Yi looked down from the clouds. He saw the surging waves and the ebb and flow of the tide.
Li Yi said, "Second Brother, Third Brother, we have arrived at the East Sea, let's go down."
The three of them flew down from the clouds and stood on the sandy beach by the sea.
Looking into the distance, they saw a vast expanse of white. The sea and the sky merged into one, making it impossible to distinguish between water and sky. As the saying goes: Mist shrouds the mountain, and the mountain shrouds the mist; the sky connects to the water's tail, and the water connects to the sky.
The distant sea, illuminated by the bright sunlight, shimmered like scales on the water's surface, or like naughty children constantly jumping towards the shore.
Li Yi said, "The East Sea is rich in resources, with many peculiar specialties not found on land. Second Brother and Third Brother, keep an eye out."
He continued, "My inheritance records that in the past, when Father God created heaven and earth, three fragments of chaos fell into the Primordial World and transformed into three immortal islands, namely 'Penglai', 'Fangzhang', and 'Yingzhou'. These three islands are located in this East Sea. If we can enter any one of them, it will bring great fortune to us three brothers."
Upon hearing Li Yi's words, Yuanshi Tongtian also became serious.
The three brothers began searching for the whereabouts of the Three Immortal Islands in the East Sea.
Time flowed by, and a hundred years passed in a flash.
The three of them wandered in the East Sea for a hundred years. They saw many islands, but they were all ordinary. Li Yi was certain that these islands were not the Three Immortal Islands.
Li Yi, having come from later generations, could be sure that the Three Islands were in the East Sea, but he couldn't find them. Li Yi also found it strange. Could it be that the time was not right and the Heavenly Dao did not permit their manifestation?
Yuanshi Tongtian also came over at this moment and said, "Big Brother, we have almost traveled the entire East Sea and have not found the three immortal islands you mentioned!"
Li Yi said, "Perhaps the fortune destined for these islands is not meant for us. If so, let's go to Buzhou Mountain to mourn Father God!"
Just as Li Yi was about to leave, he keenly sensed a faint stream of chaotic energy flashing by.
Suddenly, Li Yi sat cross-legged in the void and summoned the Heaven and Earth Xuanhuang Pagoda, placing it above his head.
Seeing Li Yi do this, Yuanshi Tongtian immediately became vigilant. Although they did not sense any danger, the Heaven and Earth Xuanhuang Pagoda was Li Yi's protective magic treasure. Seeing Li Yi summon it, they assumed Li Yi had sensed some danger. Since Li Yi seemed to be in meditation, they dared not disturb him and instead guarded him.
After Li Yi sat down cross-legged, he indeed sensed the presence of chaotic energy at regular intervals. However, the aura was so faint that he had not paid attention to it during the past hundred years.
After Li Yi figured out the pattern of the chaotic energy's appearance, the moment it appeared, he suddenly slammed the Heaven and Earth Xuanhuang Pagoda towards it.
At the point where the Heaven and Earth Xuanhuang Pagoda collided, ripples suddenly appeared. Seeing this, Li Yi retracted the Heaven and Earth Xuanhuang Pagoda and flew into it.
The three of them were one. Seeing Li Yi move, Yuanshi Tongtian also quickly followed.
After the three of them entered, the ripples in the void disappeared.
Upon entering the void ripples, Li Yi suddenly appeared somewhere in the East Sea. Shortly after, Yuanshi Tongtian also appeared beside Li Yi.
"Big Brother, what is going on?"
Yuanshi Tongtian asked doubtfully.
"This place is one of the Three Immortal Islands, but I'm not sure which one yet."
Hearing Li Yi say this, Yuanshi Tongtian became even more confused. There was nothing here, was there?
Li Yi saw their confusion but did not explain, only saying, "Follow me in a moment."
Then, Li Yi once again conjured the Xuanhuang Pagoda and smashed it towards the space in front of him. The void in front of them rippled layer by layer. Seeing this, Li Yi transformed into a white light and entered it. Yuanshi Tongtian, seeing this, also transformed into a stream of light and closely followed Li Yi.
After entering the ripples, Li Yi found himself in a strange space. The surroundings were filled with mist, and he could not discern the direction. His spiritual sense also probed a hazy expanse. If Yuanshi Tongtian were not beside him, Li Yi might not even be able to see them.
Upon entering, Yuanshi Tongtian recognized the profundity of the place.
"A innate formation?"
Li Yi nodded and said, "That's right, it's an innate formation."
After speaking, he turned to Tongtian and said, "Third Brother, you cultivate the Great Dao of formations. If you want to break the formation, it will be up to you."
Tongtian quickly said, "Big Brother flatters me. Big Brother, Second Brother, please wait a moment, I will break the formation now."
Tongtian stepped forward, carefully examined the confounding formation, and then compared it with his inheritance.
A year later, Tongtian suddenly opened his eyes, clapped his hands, and laughed, "This formation is broken! Big Brother, Second Brother, follow me."
Then, Li Yi and Yuanshi came to Tongtian's side. Tongtian took three steps to the left, then suddenly moved forward. After five steps forward, he suddenly turned right. After two steps to the right, he suddenly turned left. In this manner, Tongtian disappeared into this great formation, turning left and right. Li Yi and Yuanshi also disappeared into this innate formation, following Tongtian's footsteps.
After exiting the formation, a scene of immortal beauty appeared before their eyes.
The ground was covered with immortal grasses and spiritual herbs. In the center was a pool, where sunlight, moonlight, and starlight intertwined and condensed in the pool. In the center, a white lotus platform emitting white light floated.
Around the lotus platform, twenty-four beads were orbiting.
Upon seeing the lotus platform, Li Yi blurted out, "Twelve-grade Pure World White Lotus!"
Then, looking at the number of beads, he continued, "Sea Calming Beads!"
He then said, "Second Brother, Third Brother, your fortunes have arrived. The Pure World White Lotus is a top-grade innate spiritual treasure, with astonishing defensive capabilities. It can only be broken by an innate supreme treasure. Besides its defensive power, it can free one from the torment of inner demons and deepen the understanding of the Great Dao, making it a treasure for aiding cultivation."
"Those beads are called Sea Calming Beads. There are thirty-six of them in the world, which can be used for both offense and defense. They are also rare low-grade innate spiritual treasures. If twelve are combined, their power can rival that of a high-grade innate spiritual treasure. If twenty-four are combined, they can rival that of a top-grade innate spiritual treasure. If all thirty-six are deployed, they can rival a top-tier innate supreme treasure."
Although Yuanshi Tongtian was also covetous, he remembered that Li Yi had given them even the Pangu Jade Marrow.
Therefore, Yuanshi Tongtian exchanged glances and said, "Big Brother, quickly refine them! We will guard you."
Li Yi chuckled and said, "In terms of defense, I already have the Heaven and Earth Xuanhuang Pagoda, and Second Brother has the All Heavens Qingyun. Only Third Brother is still lacking a defensive spiritual treasure. The Pure World White Lotus will be refined by Third Brother! The twenty-four Sea Calming Beads will be refined by Second Brother!"
Yuanshi Tongtian said in unison, "No! This immortal island was discovered by Big Brother, so these two innate spiritual treasures should be refined by Big Brother."
Yuanshi added, "Third Brother lacks a defensive magic treasure, so refining the lotus platform makes sense. Giving the Sea Calming Beads to me is indeed not appropriate."
Li Yi deliberately pulled a long face and said, "Hmm~ What? You two are not listening to my words anymore?"
Yuanshi Tongtian quickly replied, "Your brothers dare not!"
Li Yi said, "If you dare not, then hurry up! The lotus platform is a top-tier extreme-grade innate spiritual treasure with forty restrictions. How long will it take to refine it completely? Hurry up!"
He then glared at Tongtian.
Tongtian had no choice but to reluctantly go and refine the lotus platform.
After Tongtian left, Yuanshi was still standing in place. Li Yi said, "Didn't I just mention you? What are you still standing here for? Although the Sea Calming Beads individually are only top-tier low-grade innate spiritual treasures, it will still take a considerable amount of time to refine all of them. Hurry up!"
Yuanshi also had no choice but to walk towards the Sea Calming Beads.
After Yuanshi Tongtian began to refine the spiritual treasures, Li Yi sat cross-legged, cultivating while guarding Yuanshi Tongtian.