Chapter 752: Chapter 715: Where does the Celestial Doctor come from?
Jiang Yushan looked at Xu Bai.
His handsome face didn’t cause any emotional ripples in her.
However, the face of “Liu Yihang” suddenly appeared in her spirit consciousness, causing momentary hesitation.
From Liu San’s words, she knew that “Xu Bai” was a divided spirit created by Liu Yihang. With Liu Ruchen’s demise, Liu Yihang is now the Sect Leader of the Medicine King Sect.
Her face relaxed slightly and after some hesitation, Jiang Yushan eventually gave a slight nod.
“If the Sect Leader insists, I’ll give it a try.”
“However, I spent my early years in the Undefined Prison where I was tainted with unexpellable Heavenly Annihilation Energy. Are you sure that won’t be a problem?”
She wrinkled her brows slightly, voicing her confusion.
“Given current Cultivators’ insatiable desire for the Elixir of Immortality, even if there are slight side effects, it should still be within the acceptable range. After all, they can differentiate between the weight of dying versus sustaining some bodily injuries,” Xu Bai confidently responded.
At the same time, he briefly introduced Jiang Yushan to the background of the All-Devouring Origin White Mist and the current policy of encouraging Cultivators to venture into the mist.
“When I was flying outside, I noticed the white mist that permeated the Heaven and Earth. It devours one’s lifespan, and divides Heaven and Earth…”
“There has been such a drastic change over the centuries,” Jiang Yushan whispered with a sigh.
“Now is the best time to sell the Elixir of Immortality, as demand exceeds supply. Elder Liu alone cannot meet the demand. I hope Elder Jiang can assist,” Xu Bai softly suggested.
“Alchemy… I’ll give it a try,” Jiang Yushan nodded in agreement.
A hint of joy appeared on Liu San’s face.
Soon, in the Valley of Eternal Life Pill Room, ninety-nine Gold Core disciples were summoned and the Great Array of World Salvation and Eternal Life was established.
Liu San and Jiang Yushan sat cross-legged in the center of the array, infusing their Evergreen Vital Force into the Medicine King Cauldron at the heart of the array.
As soon as their forces were released, Xu Bai keenly sensed the differences.
If Liu San’s Evergreen Vital Force was vibrant like spring, then Jiang Yushan’s had a thread of killing intent mixed in.
And moreover…
This killing intent, Xu Bai felt an inkling of familiarity.
Squinting slightly, Xu Bai kept his composure, waiting for the production of the Elixir of Immortality to finish.
With Jiang Yushan’s help, the speed of the array was nearly tripled. Combined with Liu San’s proficient handling of the array, it didn’t take long for the first batch of Elixir of Immortality to be produced.
Three elixirs were made, the sky-blue pills were unfortunately tainted with a wisp of black cloud that seemed out of place, spoiling the view.
Even the natural fragrance of the life-prolonging medicine was suppressed.
Even when holding the elixir in hand, there wasn’t an urge to consume it.
“Sect Leader, is this elixir acceptable?” Jiang Yushan asked, slightly furrowing her brows.
Without responding immediately, Xu Bai put one into his mouth and closed his eyes to sense it.
He wasn’t concerned about the increased lifespan but rather the destructive killing intent that appeared alongside the Evergreen Vital Force after the elixir dissolved in his body.
“Just as I thought…”
“Heavenly Annihilation Energy…”
Xu Bai felt slightly heavy-hearted.
“Elder Jiang, could you explain exactly what this killing intent is about?” With his own spiritual energy circulating to slowly repair the damage caused by the killing intent, Xu Bai opened his eyes and asked.
Jiang Yushan was momentarily stunned, but then began to explain to Xu Bai.
“In ancient times, cultivators would ascend after passing the Heavenly Tribulation. This tribulation was both a trial and an opportunity. Despite the risk of death, if successfully navigated, one would receive the infusion of Immortal Spirit Energy and evolve into an Immortal.”
“But later, the path to Immortality was severed, and the Heavenly Tribulation no longer appeared. However, the killing intent of Heaven and Earth still needed an outlet, hence the descent of the annihilation energy.”
“This was the original source of the killing intent in the Undefined Prison. But later, many extremely evil individuals were imprisoned there, adding boundless killing intent of man.”
“Under the influence of Heaven and Earth, this killing intent became increasingly mysterious and difficult to deal with. Even though I have been free from it for decades, and constantly cleansing myself with a benevolent heart, it is still difficult to expel,” Jiang Yushan slowly explained, “Over time, the destructive effects of the killing intent on a cultivator’s body become irreversible. My somewhat unique voice is a result of its influence.”
“However, with such profound changes in the Xuanhuang World, I do not know what will happen within the Undefined Prison,” Jiang Yushan’s face showed a trace of bewilderment.
“Heavenly Annihilation, Sky Kill…” Xu Bai looked thoughtful.
“Elder Jiang, have you ever seen this person, or a sword filled with killing intent?” Saying so, Xu Bai visualized the image of the Fisherman and the Sword of Heavenly Annihilation in the void.
Jiang Yushan stared at it for a while, then shook her head, “I have not seen them.”
“That is fine.”
The outcome was within Xu Bai’s expectations. He waved his hand to dissipate the image of the Fisherman, then turned to Jiang Yushan and Liu San and said, “You both need not worry. Although the Elixir of Immortality you both produced does cause damage to a cultivator’s physical body, it still prolongs one’s life. Provided that the life-prolonging effect remains, I believe there will still be a large number of people rushing to buy it. We can simply lower the price a little bit.”
Having dispelled their concerns, Xu Bai told them to focus on producing the elixir.
“How many do you think we should make? I’m quite interested in the world that has evolved over these thousands of years and would like to go out and take a look,” Jiang Yushan asked directly.
Xu Bai was speechless.
Looking at Liu San, who was staring at Jiang Yushan in a daze, it was obvious he would not oppose her decision.
After pondering for a moment, Xu Bai said, “Just exhaust half of the raw materials for the Elixir of Immortality in the Valley of Eternal Life. Otherwise, it would be a waste to keep hoarding them.”
Clearly, she wasn’t familiar with the amount of medicinal ingredients in the valley. Nevertheless, Jiang Yushan nodded in agreement.
“In that case, I will have to trouble both of you.”
With a faint smile, Xu Bai effortlessly left the Valley of Eternal Life.
“At the very least, she won’t be able to leave for a year and a half.”
“However.”
The image of Fisherman, the Sky Extermination, appeared again in Xu Bai’s mind.
The killing intent that Jiang Yushan carried was strikingly similar to what was seen on Sky Extermination.
But there were some subtle differences.
The distinction was hard to articulate, but for Li Fan who had interactions with both, it was relatively easy to tell them apart.
If a fitting analogy must be used, then “two samples of seawater with different salt concentrations” might aptly describe the difference between the two.
They were almost indistinguishable, as if…
“They came from two different worlds.”
A gleam flashed in Xu Bai’s eyes.
Jiang Yushan was from the Undefined Prison and the Medicine King Sect. Both places that could still be found in the current Xuanhuang World.
So the conclusion was clear.
Long ago, he had a hunch…
The Celestial Doctor, Sky Extermination, Tian Yu, and the Celestial Palace of Clouds and Waters, were likely not native cultivators of Xuanhuang World.
But rather…
Outsiders.