Chapter 219: The Wonders of the Golden Core Dharma Domain, Third-tier Alchemist

"To think another Second-tier Monster Core was obtained; it seems there are many Second-tier Monster Cores in this sea area."

Zhou Sui raised an eyebrow.

Although Golden Jade Immortal Plant is just as rare in this sea area, because there are far too many Monster Beasts in the endless ocean—more than ten thousand times that of Xianxia Island—

this has also led to the breeding of a large number of Second-tier Monster Beasts.

Therefore, from time to time, someone will successfully hunt a Second-tier Monster Beast and obtain a Second-tier Monster Core.

Basically, in this sea area, the difficulty of obtaining a Foundation Establishment Pill is much easier than on Xianxia Island.

As long as one has enough Spirit Stones, one can buy a Foundation Establishment Pill.

This has also led to the birth of a large number of Foundation Establishment Cultivators in this sea area.

"Indeed, there are many."

"Over the past few years, we have acquired quite a few Second-tier Monster Cores."

"And fortunately, with the help of my husband, we have refined a large number of Fine Foundation Establishment Pills."

"Not only has this allowed our Xianxia Sect to have more Foundation Establishment Cultivators,"

"but it has also made a name for Xianxia City in this region."

Mu Ziyan said with great emotion.

Originally, when the three major sects established Xianxia City, not many Cultivators paid attention to it.

After all, this sea area is truly too vast, and there are many trading cities built; they simply had no need to head to a nascent city like Xianxia City.

However, Xianxia City would auction off some Fine Foundation Establishment Pills from time to time.

This immediately attracted a large number of Loose Cultivators and Foundation Establishment Cultivators to come over.

After all, the gap between ordinary Foundation Establishment Pills and Fine Foundation Establishment Pills is truly too vast.

One can only increase the probability of Foundation Establishment by thirty percent, while the other increases the probability by fifty percent.

For some elderly Qi Refining Cultivators, a Fine Foundation Establishment Pill means they will inevitably be able to achieve Foundation Establishment.

An ordinary Foundation Establishment Pill only offers hope for Foundation Establishment.

Any Cultivator who has the heart to achieve Foundation Establishment wants to buy a Fine Foundation Establishment Pill; after all, who doesn't want to have a one hundred percent chance of Foundation Establishment?

Failing once would cause severe damage to one's vitality, so everyone wants to succeed on the first try.

The problem is, even a Second-tier High-grade Alchemist would not dare to say they can definitely refine a Fine Foundation Establishment Pill.

It still depends on luck.

Unlike Zhou Sui, whose Five Elements Alchemy Formula has reached the Master Realm, he can already perfectly refine Fine Foundation Establishment Pills.

Every time he performs Alchemy, he is guaranteed to produce Fine Foundation Establishment Pills.

It is precisely because of this, due to the appeal of the Fine Foundation Establishment Pills, that a large number of Loose Cultivators and family-based Cultivators have flocked here.

This has also caused the reputation of Xianxia City to begin spreading to the surrounding sea areas.

Numerous cultivation materials have also converged into Xianxia City.

Quite a few Loose Cultivators have also begun to reside in this Cultivator city, and the city has become increasingly prosperous.

"As long as it's useful."

"Let's go; it's a good time to test my current level as an Alchemist."

Zhou Sui nodded.

He had just advanced to the realm of a Third-tier Low-grade Alchemist and wanted to see what it was like for a Third-tier Alchemist to perform Alchemy.

Swoosh!

Thinking of this, Zhou Sui wrapped his arm around Mu Ziyan's slender waist and used the Teleportation Gu; in an instant, he brought Mu Ziyan to Danyao Peak, and the Peak Master of Danyao Peak was still Ma Qianjun.

This could be considered an old servant of the Xianxia Sect, having followed from Xianxia Island all the way to Shuixing Island, never leaving or abandoning, performing his duties faithfully, and having rendered great service.

"Elder Zhou has arrived."

At this very moment, the many Disciples on Danyao Peak noticed Zhou Sui's arrival immediately, and everyone's face revealed a look of joy, because Zhou Sui had long been the number one Alchemist of the Xianxia Sect.

His level of Alchemy also surpassed that of the Danyao Peak Peak Master, Ma Qianjun.

Every time Zhou Sui performed Alchemy, it would attract a large number of Danyao Peak Disciples to watch.

After all, being able to observe such a high level of Alchemy allowed every Alchemist to benefit greatly.

"That's great."

"With Elder Zhou taking action, this batch of Foundation Establishment Pills will definitely be foolproof."

"Isn't that so? In the previous few times he took action, Elder Zhou had a one hundred percent success rate, and every single one was a Fine Foundation Establishment Pill; his Alchemy level is truly too high."

"This is also normal; it is said that one of Elder Zhou's Dao Companions is the Pill Cauldron Sect Master, Shen Biqian, and Sect Master Shen is a Third-tier Alchemist, so he must have obtained a large amount of Alchemy experience from her."

"Although he has good teachers and friends, in the end, it is Elder Zhou who has high talent; the profession of Alchemist is not something that can be mastered just by having a good teacher—without talent, one cannot go very far."

"That is indeed the case; even if we have good teachers to guide us, the probability is that we would still be unable to reach the height of Elder Zhou."

Numerous Alchemists were all bowing down in admiration to Zhou Sui.

After all, no one knew the difficulty of Alchemy better than they did, but to the man before them, it was simply as easy as eating and drinking.

Such talent for Alchemy was simply breathtaking.

"Elder Zhou, the auxiliary Spirit Medicines for the Foundation Establishment Pills have all been prepared."

"May I ask if you are starting the Alchemy now?"

The Danyao Peak Peak Master, Ma Qianjun, also trotted up, his face full of flattery.

"Yes, let's begin."

Zhou Sui nodded and immediately came before the Pill Cauldron.

This was the Xianxia Sect's own Pill Cauldron, an Upper-grade Spirit Artifact, extremely precious.

It was countless times better than the Pill Cauldron he had bought before.

Ignoring the surrounding Cultivators who were watching, Zhou Sui took action directly, forming seals with both hands to execute the Five Elements Alchemy Formula.

Rumble~~~

Immediately, portions of Spirit Medicine were instantly refined by the power of the five elements, and the same was true for the Second-tier Monster Core; all impurities were expelled, leaving only the essence crystals.

For Zhou Sui, who had already reached the Grandmaster level in the Five Elements Alchemy Formula, this step was simply effortless.

It could be said that this had already reached the level of subtlety.

No matter how difficult it was to strip away the impurities on the Spirit Medicine, they were easily peeled away by him.

"Golden Core Dharma Domain!"

At this very moment, Zhou Sui's heart stirred, and he immediately activated the power of the Golden Core Dharma Domain within his body.

A formless power of divine sense formed a transparent barrier, like a transparent balloon, wrapping all these Spirit Liquids up so that their medicinal power could not dissipate.

"So that's how it is; the power of the Dharma Domain is actually so profound."

Zhou Sui was overjoyed.

Clearly, the function of the Golden Core Dharma Domain was not just for bullying the weak or fighting; for the hundred arts of immortal cultivation, it was also a qualitative improvement.

This was an essential means for a Third-tier Alchemist.

After the portions of Spirit Liquid were wrapped by the power of the Dharma Domain, their medicinal power could be perfectly preserved.

No matter how they were refined, not a single bit of medicinal power from any portion of Spirit Medicine would be lost.

Therefore, a Third-tier Alchemist could easily refine pills one after another, and at the same time, could also refine Fine pills and perfect pills.

This was simply not something a Second-tier Alchemist could compare to.

The level of the two was too far apart.

Boom~~

Under Zhou Sui's manipulation, one portion of Spirit Liquid after another fused together, refined by the power of the five elements.

It was unknown how much time had passed, but the various Spirit Liquids condensed together.

Thump!

The entire alchemy furnace gave a slight jolt, rosy light spread everywhere, and a rich medicinal fragrance wafted out, permeating the entire alchemy room.

All the Cultivators could smell this fragrant scent, which was refreshing and shook their minds.

"It's done, the Foundation Establishment Pill is finally done."

"Each one is plump, round and flawless, without any impurities; it's another Fine Foundation Establishment Pill."

"Wait, how could there be six Fine Foundation Establishment Pills? Weren't there only three?"

Numerous alchemists exclaimed repeatedly, each of them widening their eyes.

They were shocked to see that inside the alchemy furnace, there were actually six Fine Foundation Establishment Pills.

Compared to before, it was exactly double the amount.

"Six Fine Foundation Establishment Pills?"

"It is rumored that a Third-tier Alchemist can perfectly control the medicinal power of every stalk of Spirit Medicine."

"Therefore, the quantity of pills produced is greater than other alchemists."

"Could it be that Elder Zhou is already a Third-tier Alchemist?"

"No, impossible, this is too absurd; only a Golden Core Real Person can become a Third-tier Alchemist."

"This is already a law; even if Elder Zhou is a genius, he is currently only a Foundation Establishment Cultivator."

"It is simply impossible for him to become a Third-tier Alchemist."

Danyao Peak Peak Master Ma Qianjun's pupils contracted, and he gasped, looking at Zhou Sui in great shock.

For a moment, he didn't know what to say.

"Not bad."

Zhou Sui smiled slightly; seeing the six pills produced, he felt very satisfied.

Just now, he was merely testing his skills; using the power of the Dharma Domain to perform Alchemy had indeed succeeded.

Before he had the power of the Dharma Domain, whenever he performed Alchemy, he would always waste more than half of the medicinal power.

Therefore, no matter how he removed the impurities of the Spirit Medicine, he only produced three pills.

But now it was different.

By using the power of the Dharma Domain to form a barrier and seal every portion of Spirit Liquid, no medicinal power could escape.

It was almost one hundred percent preserved.

In this way, the pills condensed were naturally more than double the previous amount.

It was precisely because of this that it was simply too easy for a Third-tier Alchemist to make money.

Even with the same portion of Spirit Medicine, the number of pills refined was greater, and the profit was doubled.

It was simply not something a Second-tier Alchemist could compare to.

Another few hours passed.

The remaining two Second-tier Monster Cores were also all refined by Zhou Sui into twelve Fine Foundation Establishment Pills.

This time, a total of eighteen pills were produced.

In this sea region, each Fine Foundation Establishment Pill could sell for at least over one hundred thousand Low-grade Spirit Stones.

Therefore, after deducting the costs, this time he made a net profit of over one million Low-grade Spirit Stones.

This was the earning efficiency of an alchemist.

There was no need to go out and fight to the death; just by performing Alchemy at home, one could earn countless Spirit Stones.

High-tech talent, no matter which world they are in, is always incredibly sought after.

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Nighttime.

Shuiling Island, Immortal Palace on Xianxia Peak.

Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyan, Xia Jingyan, Leng Yuexi, and Shen Biqian, these five women, along with Zhou Sui, gathered together to eat; the table was filled with a variety of delicious dishes, the fragrance hitting the nose and making one drool.

"Husband, I heard that this time when you refined Foundation Establishment Pills, you produced a total of eighteen Fine Foundation Establishment Pills?"

"And you only used the Spirit Medicine for three portions of Foundation Establishment Pills?"

"Could it be that Husband is already a Third-tier Alchemist?"

Shen Biqian asked curiously, her beautiful eyes gazing intently at Zhou Sui.

As a Third-tier Upper-grade Alchemist herself, she naturally understood very well what kind of abilities a Third-tier Alchemist possessed.

Generally speaking, it is considered quite good for a Second-tier Alchemist to be able to refine three Foundation Establishment Pills.

But now, her own husband was actually able to produce six pills.

This must be an ability only a Third-tier Alchemist possesses.

"That's right, I have indeed become a Third-tier Alchemist."

Zhou Sui smiled slightly, not hiding anything.

If it were outsiders, he naturally would not want to leak his own secrets.

But since they were all his wives and concubines, this little secret was nothing, and it was no big deal to let them know.

"Husband is truly amazing."

"I have never heard of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator being able to become a Third-tier Alchemist."

"I am afraid Husband is the first Foundation Establishment Realm Third-tier Alchemist in the history of Xianxia Island."

Shen Biqian looked at Zhou Sui with eyes like water, her face full of admiration and charm.

If they weren't still eating, she probably would have pounced on him already.

Her own man was truly an unimaginable genius.

"Ahem, it's just a small matter."

"How is the situation in Xianxia City recently? No major problems have appeared, right?"

Zhou Sui waved his hand, changing the subject; he wanted to know how the situation in Xianxia City was now.

After all, this also concerned the future of the three major sects.

"Thanks to Husband's blessing, because Fine Foundation Establishment Pills frequently appear at the auctions."

"It has attracted a large number of Loose Cultivators, as well as family Cultivators, to come to Xianxia City to trade."

"Now, the number of foreign Cultivators residing in Xianxia Sect has also exceeded one hundred thousand."

"It can be said that just from taxes every day, we can earn a large amount of Spirit Stones."

"Sure enough, building a trading city is more profitable."

"If we only relied on selling Pills, Talismans, and Dharma Artifacts, we wouldn't be able to support the Cultivators of the three major sects at all."

Leng Yuexi sighed with emotion.

Only after becoming the Sect Master of Xianxia Sect did she realize more and more how difficult it is to develop a sect.

If they had stayed on Xianxia Island, there wouldn't be many enemies around, and there wouldn't be so much effort required.

But after coming to this sea area of the Wuji Alliance, there are Jin Dan Powers all around, and one needs to deal with them everywhere.

It is almost constrained at every turn, making development much more difficult.

"With Xianxia Sect developing so fast, won't it attract some trouble?"

Zhou Sui frowned.

To be honest, the rapid development of Xianxia City might not necessarily be a good thing.

After all, the cake in this sea area is only so big.

If Xianxia City takes away one piece, then the portion of the cake obtained by other forces will be smaller.

This will inevitably lead to conflict and arouse the hostility of other Jin Dan Powers.

But this is also an unavoidable matter.

Because, should he just obediently stop developing and hand over the benefits just to avoid arousing the hostility of other forces?

That is impossible.

In the world of Cultivation, one needs to fight.

Seeking peace through struggle is the superior method.

Although he is a person of the 'Dao of Hiding', it does not mean he needs to suffer indignity.

"It has indeed attracted some trouble."

"For example, the Yu Family, the hegemon of this region."

"Because our Xianxia City is developing too fast, the number of Loose Cultivators going to Yu Family Island has decreased quite a bit."

"It is equivalent to indirectly snatching a portion of the Yu Family's benefits."

"They have also expressed their dissatisfaction to us."

"They even wanted to restrict us from selling Fine Foundation Establishment Pills, feeling that we shouldn't bring out so many Foundation Establishment Pills for auction."

"At the same time, other Jin Dan families have more or less expressed the same opinion."

"It's just that with our three major sects joining forces, these Jin Dan families dare not openly break with us."

Leng Yuexi said in a deep voice.

Recently, the three major sects—Xianxia Sect, Pill Cauldron Sect, and Qingmu Sect—have indeed been under pressure from other Jin Dan families.

After all, they are all foreign forces.

Naturally, they cannot compare to the friendships these Jin Dan families have built over hundreds of years.

If they were to join forces to apply pressure, this might not necessarily be a good thing.

It is possible that the three major sects would suffer a heavy blow.

"Restrict us from selling Fine Foundation Establishment Pills?"

"They certainly have the nerve to ask."

"This is fair commercial competition; if they have the ability, they can refine Fine Foundation Establishment Pills themselves."

Mu Ziyan said with great disdain.

"The Yu Family likely lacks this ability."

"Although their family has five Golden Core True Persons, they do not have a single Third-tier Alchemist."

"They also cannot afford to support a Third-tier Alchemist."

"At most, they only possess Second-tier Alchemists."

"Therefore, they do not have the ability like my husband to produce Fine Foundation Establishment Pills in every furnace."

"Because of this, they naturally have no way to compete with us."

Xia Jingyan smiled slightly.

A Third-tier Alchemist is not someone a Golden Core family can afford to support; they are basically all absorbed by Nascent Soul forces.

"If that is the case, we must be careful of them becoming desperate."

Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes.

Clearly, any Golden Core family that can survive in the world of immortal cultivation is not a kind-hearted entity.

If they cannot win the commercial war, they will certainly strike ruthlessly in the shadows.

They might even resort to physical elimination.

This is also the simplest method in the world of immortal cultivation.

Slaughter is simply omnipresent in this sea area.

It is even several times more intense than at Xianxia Island.

"Don't worry, husband."

"During this time, I will instruct the Disciples of the Xianxia Sect to be careful."

"To avoid sneak attacks from these Cultivators of the Yu Family."

Leng Yuexi nodded; she also felt that it was indeed necessary to be careful of attacks from these Golden Core families, lest they become desperate.

"What I am worried about is not the Disciples of the Xianxia Sect, but you."

"If any of you were to meet with an accident, it would be an irreparable loss."

"Without you, even attaining the Dao and immortality would have no meaning."

Zhou Sui looked at Leng Yuexi and his other Dao Companions with deep affection, speaking words as deep as the sea without hesitation.

It could be said that this had already become his instinct.

"Husband."

Hearing this, Leng Yuexi, Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyan, Xia Jingyan, Shen Biqian, and the others were all very moved; even though they had heard such sweet words countless times, they never tired of them.

"How about this, I have mastered the Clone Technique."

"I will leave a clone by your side."

"If any accident occurs, this clone will take action to save you and help you escape."

Zhou Sui thought for a moment and decided to leave one of his clones with his Dao Companions.

In any case, his Clone Gu had advanced to the Second-tier High-grade realm and could already gestate seventy-two clones.

Each clone inherited half of his main body's combat power.

According to his current physique, which is comparable to a Golden Core Body Cultivator, even with only half of his combat power remaining, he could contend with a Golden Core Early Stage Cultivator; this strength should be able to handle many threats.

Moreover, every clone can also use the Phantom Demon Transformation Art to transform into a rope and wrap around their hair.

It is also very convenient to carry.

"Thank you, husband."

Ji Bingyu and the others said sweetly; they knew the power of their husband's Clone Technique, and its combat power was absolutely extraordinary.

If there were a clone by their side, it could serve as a trump card at a critical moment.

Although they would not usually leave the Xianxia Sect.

But who knows if there might be an accident.

Having such a trump card would naturally make them feel much more at ease.

"It is getting late, let's go take a bath."

Zhou Sui said with a smile.

Hearing this, the women's pretty faces flushed red; how could they not know what this rascal was thinking.

But they were all old married couples, and regarding such matters, they were not as shy as they were in the beginning.

One by one, they displayed their proud figures and walked gracefully toward the hot spring on Xianxia Peak.

Enjoying this time of intimacy.

Soon, joyful sounds echoed within the hot spring.

…………

At this very moment, on Yu Family Island.

Many Golden Core Cultivators were also gathered inside a mansion.

It was not just the Golden Core True Persons of the Yu Family, but also Golden Core True Persons from the Dai Family, the Song Family, and others gathered here.

It could be said that many Golden Core True Persons from the Golden Core families near the Samsung Island Group had attended this meeting.

"I believe you all should know the reason why I invited you here."

"That is to invite you over to discuss together how to contend with the threat of Xianxia City."

The one speaking was Yu Family Head Yu Ming, a Golden Core Early Stage Cultivator.

A powerful majesty permeated his body, shrouding the surroundings.

"Xianxia City? Is that the newly risen trading city?"

"It is said that every year it brings out a large quantity of Fine Foundation Establishment Pills for auction, attracting quite a few Loose Cultivators to go there."

"Even some family Cultivators are the same."

"In a short five years, the population of Xianxia City has exceeded one hundred thousand, snatching away quite a bit of our business."

The one speaking was the Dai Family's Golden Core True Person Dai Pengfei, a Golden Core Early Stage Cultivator.

His expression was also very grave.

"I believe everyone also knows that this sea area is only so big."

"If all the Loose Cultivators go to Xianxia City, where will there be anything left for us?"

"In just five years, it has attracted one hundred thousand Cultivators to go and reside there."

"If it were ten years, twenty years, wouldn't that mean a million Cultivators would go and reside there?"

"By then, there will be no one coming to trade in your city or mine, and it will inevitably be completely desolate."

"Everyone will have nothing to eat."

Yu Family Head Yu Ming gritted his teeth, very angry.

Five years ago, he also knew that three major Golden Core sects would enter the Samsung Island Group.

But he had completely not put these three foreign sects in his eyes.

They were merely outsiders; how could they compare to these Golden Core families that had operated for hundreds of years?

Who could have imagined that the three major sects would jointly create a Xianxia City and bring out a large quantity of Fine Foundation Establishment Pills, attracting countless Cultivators to go there to trade, creating a siphon effect.

Over these five years, Yu Family Island has not been as glorious as it once was.

A large number of Cultivators have run off to settle in Xianxia City.

Because the things in Xianxia City are high-quality and inexpensive, and there is a supply of Fine Foundation Establishment Pills.

Anyone who has extravagant hopes for their Dao path will know how they should choose.

Those Loose Cultivators are also very realistic; whoever provides milk is their mother.

"Xianxia City is indeed a bit excessive."

"Coming to this sea area, they actually didn't come to find us to pay their respects."

"Wanting to occupy such great benefits alone, isn't this preparing to take our lives?"

"They don't want to give us a way to live, so we have no need to give them face."

The numerous Golden Core True Persons also nodded in unison.

They are all families that have associated for hundreds of years, standing together.

Xianxia City is merely a foreign force, so they naturally present a united front.

"Good, it seems we have already reached a consensus."

"Originally, I had previously sent them an ultimatum, not allowing them to sell Fine Foundation Establishment Pills."

"Without Fine Foundation Establishment Pills, Xianxia City naturally would not have much attraction."

"Who knew they would refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit, not giving me any face at all."

"In that case, then there is no need to talk about anything with Xianxia City."

"We Golden Core families will unite and collectively sanction Xianxia City."

Yu Family Head Yu Ming said with murderous intent.

He finally revealed his true colors.

Summoning so many Golden Core True Persons here was precisely to unite the power of the numerous Golden Core families to sanction Xianxia City.

In this way, it would make it impossible for Xianxia City to survive.

"I wonder what Fellow Daoist Yu intends to do?"

"Could it be that you want to attack Xianxia City?"

A Golden Core True Person asked, wanting to know what the Yu Family's next plan was.

"That's right, of course I want to attack Xianxia City."

"I want to test the weight of Xianxia City."

"If they can block it, it means they have the qualifications to survive in this sea area."

"If they cannot block it, we can swallow Xianxia City and wipe out those three major sects."

Yu Family Head Yu Ming stood with his hands behind his back, a Cold Glow appearing in his eyes.

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