Chapter 229: All Preparations Complete, What’s Pain Got to Do With It?

Su Xiaoduo returned with the spiritual herbs Yu Xian needed in just one incense stick’s time, having taken the ten thousand spirit stones he gave her. The entire process was so smooth it left Yu Xian slightly stunned.

Was it really that effective to be the personal disciple of the Alchemy Sect’s Sect Master?

Or was Su Xiaoduo just that charming?

With the spirit herbs in hand, Yu Xian didn’t delay. He again refused Su Xiaoduo’s offer to give him a Small Heaven Spirit Pill, and immediately exited the inner hall of the Alchemy Sect. Contrary to what many expected, he didn’t stay there for hours or even a whole night. He was in and out in less than half an hour and returned directly to his small courtyard, everything going perfectly.

Entering his room, Yu Xian exhaled softly and smiled faintly.

Thanks to Su Xiaoduo, acquiring the fifth-grade herbs had gone off without a hitch.

But external help was now at its end.

From here on—he was on his own!

His smile faded, replaced with a firm and resolute gaze.

Time to refine the final Golden Vajra Body Pill!

With a wave of his hand, the crimson furnace flew out. Yu Xian didn’t hesitate or worry about failure—when the time comes to act, he acts without fear.

Dozens of third and fourth-grade herbs flew out, arranged neatly before him. Among them, the fifth-grade True Yang Golden God Herb glowed faintly with golden light. Finally, the core ingredient: the demon core of a fifth-grade Black Flood Dragon, emitting a dim lunar glow.

Fifth-grade demon core, fifth-grade herb—this was a mid-tier fifth-grade Golden Vajra Body Pill!

It was Yu Xian’s second time refining a mid-tier fifth-grade pill. The first was for Li Shuxian—the Six Harmony Fragrant Spirit Powder. But compared to that, this Golden Vajra Body Pill was far more difficult.

Its effects were heavy and domineering. To lock in such potency, his technique and timing had to be incredibly precise.

And he wanted—**no, needed—**a high-quality result. Supreme-grade was unrealistic, but upper-grade was his minimum goal.

Only an upper-grade pill would give him the best shot at breaking through to the late stage of Flesh Foundation!

Refining began.

No need to repeat the intricate steps. Yu Xian was completely focused—his hands a blur, his seven vines swirling behind him, strands of spiritual energy tightly controlled. Multitasking to an insane degree, not a single mistake slipped through.

He wasn’t perfect yet—not even close. His cultivation level was too low; control was lacking. But still, he did all he could.

Sweat beaded his forehead, soaking his robes, but his face remained emotionless—his hands as steady as ancient tree roots.

The furnace roared like a volcano. Heat and steam filled the room, turning it into a misty paradise.

Three hours passed. His gaze suddenly sharpened.

“Open!”

Clang!

The lid popped open. A white pill shot out, like a peeled quail egg, and landed precisely into the prepared white jade bottle.

Success.

He finally exhaled.

His body relaxed after three hours of intense concentration. Wiping sweat from his face, a genuine smile appeared.

Even at a glance, he knew—it was upper-grade!

A mid-tier fifth-grade upper-grade Golden Vajra Body Pill!

To outsiders, such pills weren’t worth much—body refinement pills were cheap. People would scold him for wasting top-tier materials like this on a mere physical enhancement.

But to Yu Xian, this was his miracle pill—his lifeline!

This was what his breakthrough hinged upon!

He packed up the pill and furnace, sat cross-legged, and began meditating to recover his exhausted mental strength.

He was preparing—for his breakthrough to late stage Flesh Foundation!

An hour later, feeling fully restored, he began circulating the Great Elixir Body Refining Art.

He had taken the Midday Heart-Calming Pill during his fight with You Xiaoqi, and that pill had helped him break through to the peak of the mid-stage Foundation Establishment.

If not for that pill, and if he’d only relied on his low-grade wood spiritual root, such progress in just over a year would’ve been impossible.

Most of his cultivation was pushed up with pills—though thanks to the Body Refinement Art, he suffered no residual pill toxins.

Still, the Midday Heart-Calming Pill was more for stabilizing the sea of consciousness, not pure bodily enhancement.

But this—this Golden Vajra Body Pill—was a true physical refining treasure!

If he couldn’t endure its power…

At best, his meridians would rupture, and his body would be crippled.

At worst, his bones would shatter, and death would be instantaneous.

He didn’t hesitate. He swallowed the pill in one go.

He had already planned everything.

When you’ve thought it all through, and still flinch at the final moment—you’re doomed. Not even immortals can save you.

Golden Vajra Body Pill—entered his stomach.

In the next moment, flames surged through his body.

What is Vajra? In some secret texts, Vajra is described as indestructible, unbreakable, and eternal.

What is a Dominant Body? A body immune to destruction, untouched by weapons or fire, impervious to all techniques!

Of course, this was an exaggeration. Even a so-called “immortal pill” wouldn’t do that.

Still, it was a powerful pill.

Yu Xian groaned, gritted his teeth, and activated his Great Elixir Body Refining Art.

The pill’s overwhelming force, paired with the refining art’s agony, created hellish suffering.

His skin began to glow.

Since entering the mid-stage, his flesh had exuded a faint glow and subtle fragrance.

Now, the light intensified—golden, jade-like radiance.

Golden Muscles, Jade Bones!

Boom! Boom! Boom!

It sounded as if a furnace was burning inside his body.

He radiated scorching heat, filling the room with mist once more.

The Great Elixir Art frantically absorbed the pill’s power.

Breakthrough!

He shouted internally. Eyes flaring with fiery light, he growled:

“Break!”

Boom!

The oppressive heat vanished as he gained full control. Radiance bathed his flesh, and countless pores expelled filthy black impurities.

Impurities were forced out—though still far from a true Immaculate Body, this was a huge step.

He had officially reached the late stage of Flesh Foundation!

“Ah…”

With a long sigh, Yu Xian fell backward.

Though his strength surged, his spirit was drained.

To reach this level usually took three, even five years of training.

But he forced his way through in one month—stuffing himself with potent pills the whole time.

He was tired. So tired.

He wanted to sleep—for the first time in forever.

Even if the body recovers, the spirit needs rest.

After resting for half an hour, Yu Xian suddenly stirred.

He cleaned himself up with a cleansing spell and stepped outside with a cold expression.

Outside the courtyard—dozens had gathered.

(To be continued: next part will cover the visitors, the rumors, and Yu Xian’s resolve to rise through reputation and storm his way across the East Continent…)!