"However, the alchemy methods and techniques this Senior speaks of are genuinely true."
Ye Yunfei listened carefully to the words with which the old man was instructing those disciples on alchemy, speaking excitedly.
As an alchemist, Ye Yunfei quickly grasped the essence of the old man's instructions.
Ye Yunfei's alchemy level had long reached the Sovereign God tier, and he had previously acquired some advanced alchemy arts handed down from ancient times. However, he had always cultivated through self-exploration, leaving certain details and key points somewhat vague. This had caused his alchemy level to stagnate, unable to achieve significant breakthroughs recently.
Now, standing aside and listening to the old man guiding his disciples, Ye Yunfei suddenly gained many insights.
Every sentence spoken by the old man carried profound meaning, clarifying several core principles of refining Sovereign God-tier pills.
Ye Yunfei possessed two Soul Bodies and dozens of Soul Power Planets, coupled with his innate talent in alchemy. Each word from the old man felt like a sudden enlightenment washing over him.
"So that's how it is. I've been pondering this critical point for a long time, contemplating deeply, yet never fully grasping its essence. Hearing this Senior's words has instantly made everything clear."
When Ye Yunfei heard a particular statement from the old man, an explosion seemed to go off in his mind, as if a barrier had shattered. Instantly, his understanding of alchemy deepened.
In his excitement, Ye Yunfei waved his hand and immediately produced an alchemy furnace. He then took out a batch of Sovereign God-level herbs and began practical alchemy immediately.
With a roar, Ye Yunfei channeled several types of Special Flames into the furnace, which immediately burst into fierce flames. He then commenced refining the pills.
After long-term nurturing, these Special Flames had continuously upgraded and were now a far cry from their former selves, each having reached a relatively high rank.
Ye Yunfei then began tossing the Sovereign God-level herbs into the furnace one by one.
As Ye Yunfei started his alchemy, the old man suspended in mid-air suddenly cast his gaze towards the furnace.
"Master, that Senior is watching you refine pills. Why do I feel he is conscious? Perhaps he's a Remnant Soul or a Soul Power Imprint, not just a pre-recorded image from ancient times. If it were merely a recorded image, how could he possess autonomous awareness?"
Hu Miao, noticing the old man's gaze, immediately spoke to Ye Yunfei.
However, Ye Yunfei was currently fully focused on refining pills and did not respond to Hu Miao's words.
Having just received immense inspiration from the old man's instructions, Ye Yunfei was eager to verify it.
As Ye Yunfei refined the pills, the old man's gaze occasionally returned to observe.
"This part here is incorrect..."
After a short while into Ye Yunfei's alchemy, a voice suddenly sounded.
Ye Yunfei was startled and looked up, realizing the old man was actually speaking to him.
The old man continued, pointing out several mistakes in Ye Yunfei's process and offering a few suggestions.
"So that's it!"
At that moment, Ye Yunfei couldn't spare the effort to wonder why the old man had suddenly begun instructing him. He immediately adjusted his technique according to the guidance.
Subsequently, the old man spoke several more times, guiding Ye Yunfei through the alchemy process.
Not long after, Ye Yunfei slapped the furnace. The lid flew up and clattered to the side, as ten pills soared from within, spinning incessantly.
"Ten pills in one batch, and every single one has achieved perfect grade! And these are Fourth Layer Sovereign God pills! Master, you're incredible!"
Hu Miao exclaimed in delighted surprise.
"This means you can now attempt to refine Fifth-Level Sovereign God pills. Fifth Layer pills already belong to the Greater Sovereign God tier. Since we've acquired a large batch of Greater Sovereign God-level herbs, you can start refining Lord God-tier pills next," Hun Lao said with a smile.
"I'll try refining Fifth-Level Sovereign God pills right now," Ye Yunfei said after a moment's thought.
Achieving a ten-pill yield of perfect-grade Fourth Layer pills demonstrated a level sufficient to attempt Fifth Layer refinement.
Ye Yunfei immediately took out a batch of Fifth Layer Sovereign God herbs. After brief contemplation, he selected a Fifth Layer pill formula and began the attempt.
Although Ye Yunfei had never succeeded in refining Greater Sovereign God-tier Divine Pills before, he had acquired many such pill formulas in the past, and his herb collection happened to be sufficient.
His main purpose for attempting Fifth Layer refinement here was to receive further guidance from the old man.
Indeed, when Ye Yunfei began refining the Fifth Layer pills, the old man's gaze returned.
This time, it carried an appreciative tone, and he nodded occasionally.
Before long, the old man suddenly spoke to Ye Yunfei again, offering detailed pointers.
Ye Yunfei's two Soul Bodies and dozens of Soul Power Planets focused entirely on the alchemy process, rapidly deducing and comprehending while refining.
With his full concentration, Ye Yunfei's comprehension ability reached a terrifying level.
Whenever Ye Yunfei encountered a hurdle during refinement, unsure how to proceed, the old man would timely interject with guidance.
Every sentence from the old man acted as enlightenment for Ye Yunfei, instantly clearing his confusion each time.
Thus, under the old man's guidance, although this was Ye Yunfei's first attempt at Fifth-Level Sovereign God pills and he constantly hit bottlenecks, he ultimately pressed on.
Finally, Ye Yunfei slapped the furnace before him. The lid fell aside as a single pill soared into the air, radiating dazzling divine light.
"I've finally refined a Fifth-Level Sovereign God Divine Pill! This means from now on, I can refine Greater Sovereign God-tier pills!"
Ye Yunfei gazed at the pill with an excited expression.
Although this batch yielded only one pill, and it was merely low-grade Fifth Layer, for Ye Yunfei, it represented tremendous progress.
"You are teachable!"
A voice sounded at that moment.
"Thank you for your guidance, Senior!" Ye Yunfei immediately bowed respectfully to the old man.
The old man lightly waved his hand. A jade slip containing a technique flew out and landed before Ye Yunfei. He then retrieved three spatial rings and sent them floating to Ye Yunfei.
Seeing this, Ye Yunfei was overjoyed.
"Master, it seems your alchemy display here was a test. You passed and received a reward," Hu Miao said excitedly.
"Master, I've noticed Tianmu Shenjun really enjoys designing various tests and rewards," Hu Miao added.
"Since Tianmu Shenjun left this cultivation grotto primarily for destined successors in later ages, it's not strange for him to design various tests," Hun Lao interjected.
"This technique jade slip indeed records alchemy arts, and extremely profound ones at that!"
At that moment, Ye Yunfei sent his Soul Power energy to perceive the jade slip. After a brief scan, he excitedly discovered it contained advanced alchemy techniques.
"These three spatial rings are also filled entirely with alchemy materials. Some even surpass the Greater Sovereign God level. Could they be... Chaos Deity-level alchemy materials? That's astonishing! The value of the materials in just these three rings is unimaginable."
Ye Yunfei then checked the contents of the three spatial rings. Immediately, his face flushed with excitement.
"Young man, since entering my cultivation grotto, you have consecutively passed several tests I designed. Your displayed intelligence, talent, and unwavering will are all commendable. You are qualified to enter the Tianmu Divine Palace.
Inside the Tianmu Divine Palace lies the Pupil Technique I left behind. This is the key to enter.
After obtaining the key, you may proceed directly to the Tianmu Divine Palace and attempt to acquire the Pupil Technique I left there."
At that moment, the old man looked at Ye Yunfei and slowly spoke.
A silver key suddenly materialized before Ye Yunfei. Then, the old man's form gradually faded and vanished.
"The Tianmu Divine Palace... housing the Pupil Technique left by Tianmu Shenjun!"
Ye Yunfei stared at the key momentarily, then was overwhelmed with excitement.
"Tianmu Shenjun's Pupil Technique is his most core legacy. His title 'Heavenly Eye God Monarch' originates from this technique, peerless in the world, said to see through all illusions and falsehoods. Obtaining it would bring unimaginable benefits.
In that case, hurry to the Tianmu Divine Palace," Hun Lao immediately urged.
"But where is the Tianmu Divine Palace?" Ye Yunfei naturally knew the Pupil Technique left by Tianmu Shenjun was incomparably precious, his most fundamental inheritance.
"Take the key first. Perhaps then you'll know the palace's location," Hun Lao said.
Upon hearing Hun Lao, Ye Yunfei immediately reached out and grasped the key. His gaze then turned towards a specific direction, as indicated by the key.
Having obtained the key, Ye Yunfei wasted no time. He immediately turned and rushed towards that direction.
At the moment Ye Yunfei acquired his key, in several other locations within this Small World, several other beings also obtained identical keys.
These beings had, after entering Tianmu Shenjun's grotto, also consecutively passed several of his tests, demonstrating exceptional performance throughout.
From then on, Ye Yunfei disregarded everything else. Guided solely by the key in his hand, he sped towards the Tianmu Divine Palace with all haste.
Eventually, he arrived at a remote area of this world.
Here lay a desolate plain. At its center stood a solitary palace.