Chapter 413

After the meeting, once they had reported the results of this operation to the assembled elders, Tang Wulin and Huo Yuhao went to the Tang Sect.

Translation: "After the meeting ended and he reported the results of this operation to the gathered Senior Elders, Tang Wulin and Huo Yutong went to Tang Sect."

Check: The term meaning "Tang Sect" should be translated as "Tang Sect", which is the common translation; it is not in the glossary, but we need to translate its meaning and keep it as "Tang Sect". Make sure to include all information.

Their victory was extraordinarily fruitful; not only did he need to report to the Sea God Pavilion, but he also had to inform the Tang Sect comrades of the operation's results in order to finalize future development plans.

Translation: "Their gains from this operation were extraordinarily abundant; not only did he need to inform the Sea God Pavilion, but he also had to tell the Tang Sect comrades the results in order to determine future development plans."

Check: The sentence meaning "he also had to tell the Tang Sect comrades" is correctly translated as "he also had to tell the Tang Sect comrades".

Before they could even step inside, they were stopped by Xuan Zhiwen, who was guarding the doorway.

Translation: "As a result, before they could even enter the door, they were stopped by Xuan Zhiwen guarding the entrance."

"Wulin, the soul tool you wanted—I've finished making it for you!"

Saying this, Xuan Zhiwen's eyes shone with pride.

Tang Wulin was overjoyed.

"Really? That's great!"

Translation: "As he said this, Xuan Zhiwen's eyes lit up, looking extremely proud."

To break through to become a ninth-level soul engineer, Xuan Zhiwen needed to craft a ninth-level soul tool.

Translation: "Tang Wulin was overjoyed at once."

The ninth-level soul tool he crafted was exactly the alchemy furnace Tang Wulin had commissioned him to make.

Translation: "\"Really? That's great! \"".

Lately, Tang Wulin had been lost in thought.

Translation: "Xuan Zhiwen wanted to break through to become a nine-level Soul Guide Master, so he had to produce a nine-level Soul Guide Device."

With war on the brink, Shrek Academy has lost its strongest; although Tang Wulin has become the Sea God Pavilion Master of Shrek, he knows full well that he is not truly the academy's strongest.

Translation: "And the nine-level Soul Guide Device he made was precisely the pill furnace that Tang Wulin had commissioned him to make."

This won't do; he must swiftly boost his power.

Translation: "Recently, Tang Wulin fell into thought."

After much thought, he focused his gaze on the immortal herbs within his life domain.

Translation: "Now war is imminent, yet Shilake Academy has lost its strongest; although Tang Wulin has become the Sea God Pavilion Master of Shilake Academy, he himself knows best that he is not truly the academy's strongest."

These immortal herbs are treasures in every part; even plucking a few and bringing them outside yields priceless treasures.

Translation: "This cannot continue; he must quickly enhance his strength."

Even a hundred-thousand-year dragon blood lingzhi immortal product that once sold for a sky‑high price at the Star Luo Starlight Auction wouldn't make the top ten among these immortal herbs that spring from the Ice and Fire Yin‑Yang Wells.

Translation: "After much deliberation, he turned his gaze to the immortal herbs within his Life God Domain."

What's more, since entering his life domain, the growth rate of these immortal herbs has surged again, reaching an astonishing twenty times normal.

Translation: "These immortal herbs are treasures from head to toe; even casually plucking some and taking them outside makes them priceless treasures."

Even if Tang Wulin harvests some parts from them, they need only a few years to recover; compared to the obvious boon of bolstering the Son of Nature's strength, this loss is negligible.

Translation: "Even the hundred-thousand-year-old dragon blood lingzhi immortal grade that once fetched an astronomical price at the Star Net Starlight Auction would not even rank among the top ten of these immortal herbs that emerged from the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Wells."

He therefore shared this news at an internal Tang Sect meeting.

Translation: "What's more important is that, since entering his Life God Domain, the growth speed of these immortal herbs has increased again, reaching an astonishing twentyfold."

Unexpectedly, Xuan Zhiwen was the first to object.

Translation: "Even if Tang Wulin takes some parts from them, they need at most a few years to recover; compared to the obvious benefit of enhancing the Natural Son's strength, this loss is nothing."

"This won't do, it's too wasteful. For something like medicine, if you directly absorb it, you're bound to waste a lot. According to your plan, the medicines you'll take out next are all immortal‑grade; even losing just one‑tenth of their energy would make the wasted value immeasurable. I suggest refining them into pills."

Translation: "Thus, he announced this news at an internal Tang Sect meeting."

Xuan Zhiwen's words struck Tang Wulin; indeed, even though he possesses many medicinal herbs, he cannot squander them—refining them into pills is the right path.

Translation: "Unexpectedly, Xuan Zhiwen was the first to raise an objection."

The first step in alchemy undoubtedly requires an alchemy furnace.

We need to correct the typo in the phrase meaning "according to your" (the character for "you" was written incorrectly). Translation: "This won't do, it's too wasteful. For something like medicine, if you directly absorb it, you're bound to waste a lot. According to your plan, the medicines you'll take out next are all immortal-grade; even losing just one-tenth of their energy would make the wasted value immeasurable. I suggest refining them into pills."

Given the grade of the herbs he plans to refine, the furnace's quality cannot be lacking; in fact, a ninth‑level alchemy furnace is required.

Translation: "Xuan Zhiwen's words awakened Tang Wulin; indeed, even though he has many medicinal herbs on hand, he cannot waste them casually—refining them into pills is the proper way."

At this point, the only person in the Tang Sect—and indeed the entire Shrek Academy—capable of attempting to forge a ninth‑level alchemy furnace is Xuan Zhiwen, so Tang Wulin asked him to set aside his other tasks and prioritize crafting the ninth‑level alchemy furnace.

Translation: "Undoubtedly, the first step in pill refining requires a pill furnace."

Without the metal Tang Wulin provided, Xuan Zhiwen could hardly become a ninth‑level soul engineer in a short time, so he naturally wouldn't disobey Tang Wulin's instructions.

Translation: "Considering the grade of the medicinal herbs he intends to refine, the pill furnace's quality absolutely cannot be subpar; indeed, a nine-level pill furnace is required."

After several months, he finally finished it.

Translation: "Now, within the entire Tang Sect and even Shilake Academy, the only one capable of attempting to craft a nine-level pill furnace is Xuan Zhiwen; thus Tang Wulin asked him to set aside his other work and prioritize making the nine-level pill furnace."

Guided by Xuan Zhiwen, Tang Wulin and Huo Yuhao arrived at a sealed chamber deep within the Soul Tool Hall.

Translation: "Originally, without the metal Tang Wulin provided, Xuan Zhiwen could not possibly become a nine-level Soul Guide Master in a short time, so he naturally would not defy Tang Wulin's orders."

Inside the chamber stood a massive black alchemy furnace, as tall as four people, its black shell reflecting the incoming light.

Translation: "After several months, he finally completed it."

Xuan Zhiwen approached the alchemy furnace, tapped its shell lightly, and said, "This is the ninth‑level alchemy furnace I've made; thanks to the spirit‑metal you provided, I truly couldn't have succeeded otherwise."

Translation: "Under Xuan Zhiwen's guidance, Tang Wulin and Huo Yutong came to a sealed chamber deep within the Soul Guide Hall."

Since this is his first ninth‑level soul tool, to guarantee success every part of the furnace is made of spirit‑metal. For this reason he is confident that even if the foremost soul engineer of the age, Kong Deming, attempted to build one, he could not surpass it; indeed, its grade verges on tenth‑level.

Translation: "Inside this chamber stood a black, huge pill furnace; the furnace was as tall as four people, and its black shell reflected the incoming light."

"However, this also creates a drawback."

Translation: "Xuan Zhiwen stepped before the pill furnace, lightly tapped its shell, and introduced: \"This is the nine-level pill furnace I have made; thanks to the spirit metal you provided, otherwise I truly could not have succeeded. \""

Saying this, Xuan Zhiwen sighed helplessly.

Translation: "Since this is his first nine-level Soul Guide Device, to ensure success, every component of this pill furnace is made of spirit metal. For this reason, he is confident that even if the current foremost Soul Guide Master, Kong Deming, were to craft it, he could not produce a better pill furnace; its grade even approaches ten."

"That is, this ninth‑level alchemy furnace only acknowledges your aura; others would largely be unable to use it."

Translation: "\"However, this also creates a drawback. \""

After completing its construction, he infused his soul power into it, only to encounter strong resistance.

Translation: "Saying this, Xuan Zhiwen sighed helplessly."

Although it wouldn't harm him, under these conditions normal alchemy is clearly impossible.

Translation: "\"That is, this nine-level pill furnace only recognizes your aura; others would mostly be unable to use it. \""

After studying it for a while, he discovered that it resisted because all its parts were made of spirit‑metal stained with Tang Wulin's blood, causing it to recognize only his aura.

Translation: "After completing its construction, he infused his own soul power into it, but unexpectedly encountered strong resistance."

"Fortunately, it likely doesn't impose a soul‑power level requirement, but you should still try it."

Translation: "Although it didn't injure him, under these conditions, normal pill refining is clearly impossible."

Xuan Zhiwen gestured "please" to Tang Wulin, clearing a space in front of the furnace.

Translation: "After studying it for a while, he discovered that the reason it resists is because all its components are made of spirit metal stained with Tang Wulin's fresh blood; it only recognizes Tang Wulin's aura."

Normally, to drive a ninth‑level soul tool such as an alchemy furnace, the operator must be a Titled Douluo.

Translation: "\"Fortunately, it probably doesn't have a requirement for your soul power level, but you'd better try it first. \""

Although Tang Wulin's combat power can already rival a Titled Douluo, his soul power is still far behind.

Translation: "Xuan Zhiwen gestured \"please\" to Tang Wulin, making space before the pill furnace."

But with this furnace before him, it will likely be an exception.

Translation: "Normally, to operate a pill furnace as a nine-level Soul Guide Device, the person refining pills must also be an Honored Douluo."

After all, every component is stained with Tang Wulin's blood, making the furnace, in a sense, one with him.

Translation: "Although Tang Wulin's combat power can already match an Honored Douluo, his soul power quantity is still far lacking."

Tang Wulin stepped forward and placed his hand on the furnace.

Translation: "But if it's this pill furnace before us, it will likely be an exception."

Instantly, Tang Wulin felt a spiritual ripple; the furnace was clearly conveying joy to him.

Translation: "After all, since every component is stained with Tang Wulin's blood, in a sense it is one with Tang Wulin."

This blood‑as‑water closeness prompted an unconscious smile, after which he poured his soul power into it.

Translation: "Tang Wulin stepped forward and placed his hand on the pill furnace."

"Woom—"

Translation: "Instantly, Tang Wulin felt a spiritual fluctuation; the pill furnace was clearly transmitting joy to him."

With a soft sound, the massive alchemy furnace began to emit a faint red glow, like a gargantuan beast just awakening, ready to obey its master's command.

Translation: "This blood‑thick‑as‑water familiarity made him unconsciously smile, and then he poured his own soul power into it."

Xuan Zhiwen breathed a sigh of relief.

Translation: "\"Hum—\""

"Looks like there's no problem."

Translation: "With a soft sound, the huge pill furnace began to emit a faint red glow, like a massive beast just awakening, ready to obey its master's command at any moment."

He really was a bit worried, wondering what to do if this thing required Tang Wulin's nine rings to operate.

Translation: "Xuan Zhiwen exhaled in relief."

If they truly had to wait for Tang Wulin to get his nine rings before using it, that would be far too late.

Translation: "\"Looks like there's no problem. \""

The weight lifted from his heart, his steps grew lighter, and Xuan Zhiwen quickly stepped to Tang Wulin's side to begin explaining how to use the furnace.

Translation: "He really was a little worried, wondering what to do if this thing required Tang Wulin's nine rings to operate."

"Look, this button is for heating, this one for insulation, this one is…"

Translation: "If we truly had to wait until Tang Wulin obtained his nine rings before we could use it, that would really be too late for everything."

Tang Wulin listened attentively to Xuan Zhiwen's explanation, committing all the furnace's usage methods to memory.

Translation: "With the stone in his heart set down, his steps grew much lighter; Xuan Zhiwen quickly came to Tang Wulin's side and began explaining how to use the pill furnace."

No wonder it's a top‑tier alchemy furnace; every function Tang Wulin could imagine for such a furnace has been incorporated by Xuan Zhiwen.

Translation: "\"Look, this button is for heating, this one is for insulation, this one is…\""

Moreover, he could feel that the furnace's material is extremely hard; even if he tried to destroy it, it wouldn't be easy, and it can easily withstand the energy of heavenly treasures.

Translation: "Tang Wulin listened attentively to Xuan Zhiwen's explanation, committing all the usage methods of this nine-level pill furnace to memory."

After hearing Xuan Zhiwen's introduction, Tang Wulin earnestly said, "Understood, Professor Xuan; from now on it's in my hands."

Translation: "As expected of a top‑tier pill furnace, every function Tang Wulin could imagine a pill furnace having has been bestowed upon it by Xuan Zhiwen."

Moreover, he could sense that the furnace's material is extremely hard; even if he wanted to destroy it, it wouldn't be easy, and it can easily withstand the energy of heavenly treasures and earthly gems.

Translation: "Moreover, he could feel that the furnace's material is extremely hard; even if he wanted to destroy it, it would not be easy, and bearing the energy of heavenly treasures poses no problem."

After hearing Xuan Ziwen's introduction, Tang Wulin said earnestly, "I understand, Professor Xuan; from now on, I'll take care of it."

Translation: "After hearing Xuan Zhiwen's introduction, Tang Wulin earnestly said, \"Understood, Teacher Xuan; from now on I'll take it over. \""

(End of chapter)