Chapter 640

Lu Yuan hurriedly stepped among the wreckage, urgently needing to find materials that could be used to repair the alchemy furnace.

The surrounding chaos made him anxious; he knew that if he failed to promptly restore the operations of Lei Huo Dan Ge, it would greatly affect his plans.

As Lu Yuan searched around, a figure gradually appeared in the distance.

Lu Yuan immediately recognized him—he was the renowned artifact smith Qing Yun of Heavenly Wind City.

Qing Yun's long sleeves fluttered, his gaze calm and deep.

He was the person in the city most skilled at repairing damaged fobao and implements.

"Lu Yuan!"

Qing Yun hurried over, asking, "What happened? I heard Lei Huo Dan Ge suffered a major explosion."

Lu Yuan lifted his head, his expression solemn as he looked at Qing Yun, "Yes, our alchemy furnace has suffered severe damage."

"If not repaired promptly, it will greatly affect the shop's operations."

Qing Yun furrowed his brows; he hadn't expected such an urgent situation.

However, as a top-tier artifact smith, he knew he had the ability to help Lu Yuan.

"I understand."

Qing Yun took a deep breath, "I will repair the alchemy furnace as soon as possible. Come with me first."

Qing Yun led Lu Yuan to the most concealed corner of Dawn Pavilion.

That was where he carried out his repair work; although the pavilion was severely damaged, he believed he could complete the task.

In the hut, Qing Yun directed Lu Yuan to fetch the tools needed for controlling the formation, infusing spiritual energy, and synthesizing medicinal ingredients.

The two worked silently, each busy with cutting, joining, repairing…

Time flowed like water.

After several hours of arduous effort, the dawn of success finally appeared.

The alchemy furnace once again emitted a dazzling light.

Lu Yuan tightly grasped Qing Yun's outstretched hand.

"Thank you!"

Lu Yuan said gratefully, "Without your help, I wouldn't know what to do."

Qing Yun smiled and shook his head, "Junior brother, you need not be polite."

"We are essentially in the same boat."

Lu Yuan nodded heavily, feeling deep appreciation for Qing Yun.

Lu Yuan looked doubtfully at the Lei Huo Dan Ge alchemy furnace in his hands.

After Qing Yun's repair, the alchemy furnace had returned to its original state, but the spiritual energy seemed still insufficient, unable to meet his needs.

He realized that to better operate Lei Huo Dan Ge and enhance his own strength, he needed to find a way to increase the spiritual energy in his cave dwelling.

Thus, he decided to go to Heavenly Wind City's famous Hidden Moon Pavilion to seek help.

Hidden Moon Pavilion stands at the center of Heavenly Wind City's most prosperous district; it is an ancient and mysterious building.

It is said that many experts who understand stellar power gather here.

Lu Yuan, relying on his reputation and cultivation status in Heavenly Wind City, easily entered Hidden Moon Pavilion.

Inside, the pavilion is tranquil and spacious, with all kinds of ancient texts and precious artifacts arranged around.

"Lu Yuan!" a middle-aged man approached with a smile.

This is the master of Hidden Moon Pavilion, a cultivator renowned for his mastery of stellar power and praised for his exceptional talent.

"I have heard you have some research into stellar power."

Lu Yuan smiled and said, "I have a question I would like to ask you."

The master of Hidden Moon Pavilion smiled faintly, a hint of anticipation in his eyes, "Please speak; I will do my best to help you."

"I now need to increase the spiritual energy in my cave dwelling so I can cultivate and operate the alchemy furnace more effectively."

Lu Yuan sincerely expressed his need, "I don't know if you have any way to help me achieve this goal."

The master of Hidden Moon Pavilion pondered briefly, then said slowly, "If you wish to enhance spiritual energy, I can provide you with a special ritual plan."

Lu Yuan's eyes lit up; he eagerly asked, "May I ask what this plan entails?"

The master explained, "This ritual guides stellar power to fill the spiritual energy in your cave dwelling."

"Although it requires consuming large amounts of precious materials and energy, the effect is very significant."

"That sounds good."

Lu Yuan fixed his gaze on the master, "Then what specific materials and steps are needed?"

The master handed Lu Yuan an ancient book, "This is the detailed information; it will be explained therein."

Lu Yuan received the ancient book, his gaze focused as he perused it.

"During a specific stellar cycle, you need to place certain special medicinal herbs in your cave dwelling, then guide stellar power through a series of rituals and incantations."

"These special herbs and rituals can be found in some hidden areas of Heavenly Wind City."

The master explained, "Although there are many difficulties, I believe you have the ability to accomplish it."

Lu Yuan carefully considered the plan, pondering in his heart.

The opportunity before him coincided perfectly with the critical moment of his impending breakthrough to the ninth layer of Qi Refining.

He took a deep breath and finally made his decision.

"Thank you for your help; I will adopt this plan."

The master of Hidden Moon Pavilion smiled and nodded, "Keep going, Lu Yuan!"

"I believe you will surely succeed."

Next, Lu Yuan must seek the rare medicinal herb known as Netherworld Grass, which is an indispensable component for crafting Foundation Establishment Pills.

It is said that this medicinal herb only grows in the central area of Shadow Abyss Lake, which is mysterious and unfathomable, constantly shrouded in gloomy mist.

For this reason, Lu Yuan silently left Lei Huo Dan Ge and, under the cover of night, rushed to Shadow Abyss Lake.

Under the pitch-black night curtain, Lu Yuan moved through the dense forest, holding an energy-charged Thunder Fire Sword, ready to respond to any sudden situation.

He carefully avoided possible dangers on the road, his body as agile as a night traveler.

Finally, after his careful observation, the blurry outline of Shadow Abyss Lake appeared before his eyes.

A layer of cold, eerie mist hovered over the lake surface, inspiring awe.

Lu Yuan took a deep breath and cautiously stepped onto the lakeshore.

The mist swirled, as if an illusion emerging from endless darkness.

Each step had to be taken carefully to avoid triggering some kind of trap on the lake surface.

He continued forward, his gaze fixed on the lake's center.

There, the Netherworld Grass had the highest chance of growing.

Suddenly, a gust of gang wind howled past, pushing Lu Yuan to one side.

He immediately reacted, flipping his body in midair to dodge this sudden attack.

He sensed the ferocious aura contained in that gust of wind, knowing full well he had encountered a monster's attack.

Lu Yuan calmed down, and scorching flames began to leap between his fingers.

He employed the Five Elements Escape Technique, moving as fast as lightning to bypass the monster's several shifting trajectories, appearing behind it after a moment.

"Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire Sword!" Lu Yuan gripped the hilt, using thunder-fire power to slash at the monster.

The fierce battle unfolded in darkness, with lightning intertwining and flames soaring.

Lu Yuan wove immortal methods and martial skills together into a breathtaking scene.

Soon after, he successfully defeated that monster, which turned into a puff of black smoke and dissipated. (End of chapter)