Chapter 174: Chapter 126: Fire Element Foundation Perfection_3

"With your eye for detail, not studying alchemy is such a waste,"

Gong Ru Long let out a long sigh, his face filled with regret; however, he had no intention of suggesting that Chu Zheng pursue the alchemy path.

For a prodigy like Chu Zheng, there was no need to waste energy on such trivial pursuits. If alchemy were to hinder his progress in cultivation, it would be a loss not worth the gain.

"There are still a few Heavenly Flame Grasses in the treasury that can enhance the quality of the Celestial Foundation. They would be perfect for the Saint Heir. Please wait a moment, I'll be right back,"

Before the words had even faded, Gong Ru Long had disappeared from the stone cave.

A moment later, Gong Ru Long returned, his palm now holding a six-leafed strange grass about a foot long, with rounded, blood-red leaves that looked like clusters of burning flames. Sёarᴄh the nôvelFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

"Heavenly Flame Grass has an extremely potent effect and must be taken in six portions. This vial of Snow Lotus Pills can protect the Saint Heir's viscera and lessen the suffering," Experience more content on m v|l e'-NovelFire.net

Gong Ru Long seemed to have thought everything through, handing over both the Heavenly Flame Grass and a jade vial:

"Saint Heir, please take these now. I will protect the law for you."

[Heavenly Flame Grass (Fifth Order): An exceptional spiritual object that grows against the natural flow by using wood to overcome fire, born amidst descending divine flames. It greatly enhances ones affinity with fire-attribute spiritual qi.]

[Snow Lotus Pill (Third Order): Made from the Nine Petal Snow Lotus that has matured for three thousand years, it has an extremely cold nature. Caution is advised when consuming it as the chill can harm the viscera and is difficult to expel.]

Chu Zheng's expression shifted. He did not refuse and immediately tore off a leaf, sat down cross-legged, and then took out a Snow Lotus Pill and swallowed it.

Fifth Order spiritual objects were of great significance to cultivators at the Divine Transformation Realm, and naturally, their medicinal properties were extremely fierce. Chu Zheng, unafraid of pain, knew that suffering less would be beneficial.

The Heavenly Flame Grass turned into a blisteringly intense energy as soon as it entered his mouth, attracted by the Fire Element Foundation within his Dantian, and rushed directly toward it.

This energy, passing through the viscera on its way, brought with it an unbearable scorching pain.

The chill of the Snow Lotus Pill, cold as it was, could only provide a modicum of defense. The so-called indelible cold was nothing before the Heavenly Flame Grass and was being consumed at an astonishing rate.

Chu Zheng focused his spirit, guiding this energy into his Dantian.

The Fire Element Foundation trembled and emitted a faint light, immediately starting to expand and transform, forcing the other four foundations to retract due to the pressure.

Crack—

A moment later, Chu Zheng felt his Immortal Bone stretch out, increasing the speed at which he absorbed spiritual qi. The Fire Element Foundation, unhindered, grew taller by one layer, entering the Seventh Layer.

A Seventh Layer Celestial Foundation signified the qualifications for becoming an Immortal, but this was far from Chu Zheng's limit.

Chu Zheng opened his eyes, tore off another leaf of the Heavenly Flame Grass, and continued to enhance the Fire Element Foundation.

After ingesting another two leaves of the Heavenly Flame Grass, the red foundation rose a level, reaching the Eighth Layer!

An Eighth Layer Foundation, stepping through the Immortal Tribulation into the True Immortal Realm, was almost certain.

After a while, Chu Zheng opened his eyes again, poured all the Snow Lotus Pills from the vial into his mouth, and then consumed the remaining three leaves of the Heavenly Flame Grass, including the roots, in succession.

Not until the effect of the Heavenly Flame Grass had been fully assimilated did Chu Zheng's foundation undergo another transformation, soaring up a level.

Rich red Immortal Light overflowed from Chu Zheng's body, dyeing the entire stone cave a deep crimson.

"Ninth Layer Celestial Foundation, qualifications of an Immortal King..."

Seeing this, Gong Ru Long looked momentarily entranced. The Heavenly Flame Grass was merely an aid; it was Chu Zheng's own potential that had been stimulated.

A Ninefold Celestial Foundation, stepping into the True Immortal Realm, was absolutely assured, and becoming a Celestial Lord was highly probable, granting him the credentials to touch upon the realm of the Immortal King.

Most with a Superior Immortal Bone entering the path typically ended up with an Eighth Layer Celestial Foundation at best. Those who were able to forge a Ninth Layer were few and far between.

Chu Zheng's brows slightly furrowed as he began to sort out the chaotic Five Elements Qi inside his Dantian.

This time, the enhancement of the Fire Element Foundation was too intense, causing a renewed imbalance among the Five Elements within his Dantian.

Now, the Fire Element Foundation took up half of the space within the Dantian, almost completely dominating it and forcing the other four foundations to one side.

Without the medicinal support of the Five Elements Shaping Pill, the balance of the Five Elements would have been shattered in an instant, and the painstakingly constructed foundations might even collapse.

After a while, Chu Zheng slowly opened his eyes, a trace of disappointment in his gaze.

After his foundation rose to the Ninth Layer, he vaguely sensed that there was more room for advancement beyond the Ninth Layer.

However, he could only stop here for now, at least until he could enhance the other foundations. He even needed to suppress the power of the Fire Element Foundation.