Shui Fengbao looked out into the vast starry unknown, a great expanse of darkness, stars, and wonder. The Minor Elysium had long since adapted to his Law of Fire, granting it a pristinely fiery red design with animated flames dancing around the hull like a moving painting. Beneath the keel, a bridge of rainbow light carried the Minor Elysium through the Dark Void.
"Do you think we'll find trouble out there?" Shui Fengbao asked Yao Houyi who was piloting the Minor Elysium while executing timely bursts of spatial and fire energy that rid themselves of earthen debris or harmful objects. Any obstacles are either blasted or avoided.
This mode of transportation was slower than enveloping the Minor Elysium in Stellar Transit Light and sending it forward, but it allowed for greater maneuverability. Unlike Teng Jiangwen, Yao Houyi was a mere mortal. Even with his exceptional cultivation base and foundation, his Spiritual Sense could not acutely make changes at full speed like a Sage. This, however, didn't diminish their planned route's estimated time of arrival.
"Definitely," replied Yao Houyi. His tone was utterly flat and there was a lack of discernible emotion within his voice.
Shui Fengbao pursed his lips. He glanced at the painting and the beautiful duo of Qing Qiumu and Yue Songli. Then, his gaze traveled toward the stairs to the lower deck and the various rooms. Wei Wuyin had been brought downwards by Cao Cuifen and Liu Suyin and they hadn't come back since. His expression was a little thoughtful.
"There's no need to rack your brain," Su Mei walked toward the helm, giving Shui Fengbao a start. "Yes-if Lord Wei wanted, he could conjure Void Portals freely across galaxies with sufficient time, reducing our travel time considerably. No-he won't do that just yet. And of course-we will be faced with issues; the world of cultivation has always been about battles for resources, reputation, and possession. Utterly ruthless and unforgiving. Expect the same regardless of where we go, and be ready to adapt to it."
Her words caused Yao Houyi to slightly nod while Shui Fengbao released a close-mouthed chuckle as he scratched his head, the innocence in his expression bleeding through as if being exposed.
Su Mei eyed Shui Fengbao intently before glancing at the vast expanse, "Don't assume that Lord Wei will handle everything himself. We're here not just to pilot, plan, or stand guard by his orders, but for the sake of training and experiencing this new world as Ascendants. Similarly, he will take his time to ensure that those he cares for receive the full experience of adventure and exploring the depths of a new world."
Yao Houyi chimed in at this moment, "Our cultivation bases might be low, but we've been given the full extent of His Majesty's nurturing. Don't let him down." His last words were directed at Shui Fengbao.
Very few could truly understand the depths of Wei Wuyin's nurturing for Prime Ascendants. It was downright excessive if put plainly, brutally vicious if not. For example, they were prohibited from taking anything less than peak-quality products. A great benefit. On the other hand, they had training regiments that required that they face individuals many times higher in terms of cultivation, age, and experience.
Yao Houyi had fought against three Venerables, experts at the Souls of Mysticism Phase, at the Realmlord Phase. Moreover, they fought to kill. This was an egregious standard and way to train. Additionally, they had to withstand the unfathomable pressure of Earthly Saints and even Worldly Saints.
Shui Fengbao firmly nodded, his fiery eyes leaking an inkling of viciousness that had developed in his training. While his visage was often innocent, he was subjected to similar experiences and was fully aware of the difference between others and the Prime Ascendants. However, his doubts had been answered by Su Mei either directly or indirectly.
To Wei Wuyin, this was an experience he was sharing with those he cherished. For them, this was a beautiful experience to observe and bask in the brilliance of new worlds. They should neither worry about dangers nor fear for their lives.
To the Prime Ascendants, this was the beginning of a form of galactic training. For them, this was bound to be a vicious experience to face beings from beyond their worlds and bask in the blood of any who dared to cause trouble. If need be, they will be fighting with their lives on the line to secure His Majesty's goals.
As for the Treasured Vale Galaxy? The Blessed Yri Empire? Those matters were not for them to settle. But if they showcased their abilities, perhaps they would possess the means to participate! His heart began burning with yearning and anticipation for what was to come!
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"The Neo-Dawn Eclipsing-World Pill," Wei Wuyin observed this pill that had pushed him past the boundary of a Mortal Saint Alchemist, directly skipping the Earthly Saint Alchemist level and into the domain of Worldly Saint Alchemists. It was a low-tier, Mystic-World grade pill designed for non-standard cultivation progression, capable of shattering typical conventions aligned with the proper cultivation path.
Mystic-World graded products were suited for and often designed for World Emperors, Original Magistrates, Mystic Overlords, and Sages. In cultivation terms, the Worldly Saint Phase, Heavenly Saint Phase, Ascended Saint Phase, and True Sage Phase of the Mystic Ascendant Realm, are the fifth through eighth stages. However, they were tremendously more effective for lower-stage cultivators.
For example, the Soul Pill was originally designed for those beyond the Mystic Ascendant Realm, the Resonant Soul Realm, as a mere supplementary cultivation aid for the simplest of cultivation within that realm-the accumulation of the energy unique to the Resonant Soul Realm; yet, the Soul Pill was renowned for allowing those at the True Sage Phase ascend to and beyond their limits, even reach the Resonant Soul Realm with sufficient luck, talent, and opportunity.
This particular pill possessed a unique property. It defied the standards by trespassing into two classifications of influence-Domain Expansion and Foundational Cultivation. The former category was to nurture, strengthen, and develop Domain Seeds and subsequent growth of Domains of Mysticism, while the latter category took intrinsic parts of the Echoing Stars of the Vastness Pill to elevate innate physical, mental, essence, and subsequently, spiritual energies.
"Your alchemic specialty might be Domains," the Heavenly War Spirit commented lightly. Wei Wuyin had invented the Neo-Dawn Eclipse Pill that defied convention by allowing cultivators at the Soul Idol Phase to prematurely possess a Worldly Domain often limited to the Realm World Phase of the Astral Core Realm! That was a full four stages of advancement, thereby granting them extraordinary cultivation benefits of a Worldly Domain allowing their cultivation effectiveness to skyrocket far beyond the norm.
"It's not so simple as just a Domain pill," Bai Xiu stated as she playfully touched the Neo-Dawn Eclipsing-World Pill with deep reverence in her eyes. "After ascending to the Star Core Phase of the Astral Core Realm, the Domain Seed merges with one's Star Core. The Star Core becomes the Domain Seed, this acts as the connector by which the World-Bound Star Domain synchronizes, allowing a Solar Star of the Mortal Dao to seamlessly integrate with a cultivator.
"Because of this, this Neo-Dawn Eclipsing-World Pill doesn't just improve Domains, it improves the foundation of Star Cores, and then affects the strength, connection, and degree of control between Star Core's Astral Soul and World-Bound Star Domain."
The Heavenly War Spirit's body of golden mass quivered. She wasn't very adept in her knowledge of the Alchemic Dao. After all, she was a Spirit of Dao for war while Bai Xiu was a Spirit of Dao of alchemy.
"It can be summed up as two categories into one pill," Bai Xiu explained amusingly.
"Wait a second. You said the pill can affect the foundation of a Star Core?!" Not even the Echoing Stars of the Vastness Pill can do that! While the Echoing Stars can enrich and expand a Star Core, that was fundamentally different from improving the foundation of a Star Core. If put in Solar Star terms, it was like elevating a Solar Star to Absolute from Colossal versus increasing every aspect of a star from the quality of its solar essence, the temperature of its solar rays, the intensity of its solar light, and the density of its core.
Even if one went from Colossal to Absolute size, this didn't automatically mean anything about the Solar Star had changed but the distance its solar rays, solar essence, and gravitational force could reach.
Meanwhile, improving the foundation for a Star Core meant enhancing the Primary Light Source, Gravitational Emission, Spatial Resonance, Soul Idol, and so much more!
"Can this pill correct a flawed foundation post-Mystic Ascension?!" The Heavenly War Spirit was unable to remain calm. Wei Wuyin hadn't explained much regarding the pill and she didn't try to pry into matters of alchemy. Since Wei Wuyin didn't have a habit of talking to himself out loud, she could only make guesses or ask directly. The latter of which she wasn't too fond of doing when it concerned matters like the Alchemic Dao.
"Potentially," Bai Xiu nodded.
The fascinating aspects of cultivation were as wondrous as it was complex and profound.
"But that's not all," Bai Xiu announced with a feverish light in her eyes. She didn't elaborate as it was already implied! After all, it was named the Neo-Dawn World-Eclipsing Pill after the Neo-Dawn Eclipse Pill! It didn't just develop Domain Seeds, but it could act as the foundation for a Domain of Mysticism!!
The value of this pill exceeded even typical top-tier Mystic-World products. Moreover, it was only low-tier! The materials used weren't too expensive either, while the Concoction Method was incredibly difficult, the worth of this single pill was incalculable by common standards.
"It can be taken by those at the Star Core Phase," Wei Wuyin sighed emotionally. Despite having conceived and concocted this pill from start to finish, even he was a little shaken by how extraordinary it was. It felt a little surreal. It gathered the totality of his knowledge and specialties into a single product. It was sufficient to be classified as a life-defining product, but he was less than a hundred years old. It was the perfect pill to ascend onto the stage of the Alchemic Dao as a Worldly Saint Alchemist. Moreover, it was enough to receive the recognition of the Alchemic Dao!
"This is but one of three products that I'll be concocting," Wei Wuyin stated as he brought forth two scrolls from his Saint Ring. They exuded a natural mixture of alchemical and enlightened aura. They contained two peak-tier, Mystic-Earth graded products, an elixir and a paste.
Bai Xiu's eyes lit with an exuberant light. Her flowing dress danced without wind as she moved around the scrolls.
"Are those the Neo-Dawn Dual-Dao Elixir and the Neo-Dawn Blood-Howl Paste?" The Heavenly War Spirit inquired.
Nodding, Wei Wuyin confirmed: "The first is a physique-advancement elixir designed to nourish both an Astral Physique and a Mystic Physique. The second has the effect of improving my True Void Dragon Bloodline at the foundational level. With enough, I should be able to progress my True Void Dragon Bloodline from its preliminary stage of the Mark of Mystic Myth into the true First Level and beyond. I intend to use all these three products to begin my journey to the peak of the Astral Core Realm. My peak."
The True Void Dragon Bloodline was divided into three grades and seven levels. The three grades were Mortal Myth, Mystic Myth, and Immortal Myth, and they correlated to the purity and quality of his bloodline. While the levels often coincided with awakening certain bloodline abilities such as Void Anchor, Infinite Void Wings, Void Image, Dragon's Breath: Void Flames, and Void Crystallization.
Wei Wuyin had broken through to the Mystic Myth grade long ago but was unable to genuinely consolidate his foundation. He hadn't fully explored the depths of a True Void Dragon's power at the Mystic Myth grade! Barely even the surface was touched.
With all three of these wondrous products, Wei Wuyin felt confident enough to reach his current peak in terms of his innate energies, the Stellar-Paragon Physique, Star Core, and Bloodline. After years of studying and organization of knowledge and information, he had found his path to the pinnacle.
"Let's begin," Wei Wuyin double-checked the stability of his Neo-Dawn Vortex-Zone. It was the Mystic-Earth variant, enough to accelerate the flow of time far beyond the norm and grant all sorts of wondrous effects. Within this zone, a single day outside was two months!
As of today, Wei Wuyin was ninety-eight years old.
[RIGHT ARM] Karmic Luck Value: 212,530.5. First Calamity: Survived - 7/7. Second Calamity: Claimed - 1/1. Third Calamity: Claimed - 3/3. Fourth Calamity: Suppressed - 18 Years. [LEFT ARM] Karmic Luck Value: Sealed; Locating Bloodline. First Calamity: --
He had eighteen years left. Wei Wuyin intended to use seventeen of those years!

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