The Sect Leader's Bizarre Recruitment Chapter 239: Sky-Patching Pill! Second Elder's Recovery! Kaguya Divine Body! (Part 1) - Novel Cool

Chapter 239: Sky-Patching Pill! Second Elder's Recovery! Kaguya Divine Body! (Part 1)

Chapter 239: Sky-Patching Pill! Second Elder's Recovery! Kaguya Divine Body! (Part 1)

(PS: What a frustrating day. I woke up this morning, finished my morning routine, and suddenly experienced excruciating pain in my waist. It turned out to be kidney stones. Before the test results were out, my boss contacted me, saying he was feeling unwell and had a fever...

I promptly took a day off, thankfully without delaying the update. Sigh...)

In the past, especially before the unfortunate events that befell Yao Mu, she never had the thought or intention to reach the Ultimate Stage. She only knew that she should build a solid foundation and not rush for a quick breakthrough.

However, after reading "The Shadow of the Sky," her mindset underwent a slight shift.

She started to become aware of the Ultimate Stage.

Later, as Xiao Ling Er, Ya Ya, and others, one by one, defied the heavens, reaching the Ultimate Stage and even crossing one or two major realms to battle and defeat powerful enemies.

This made Yao Mu fully realize the importance of breaking through the Ultimate Stage!

If she could reach the peak of each realm and then break through, would she still be able to fight across realms when her cultivation level was high enough?

Even if not, wouldn't her combat power be far superior to others at the same level?

With this in mind, why not try to reach the peak and break through the Ultimate Stage?

"However, everyone's Ultimate Stage is different, as everyone's limits are inherently different, so they cannot be compared."

"To reach the peak and break through, I can't simply copy others; I must rely on myself."

She pondered for a while but couldn't find any clues.

This was indeed challenging for Yao Mu.

After all, teammates better and understand how to break through the Ultimate Stage.

Initially, she would solidify the foundation and then break through to the next realm, at most gaining a half-step or peak of the current realm.

Now, to reach the peak and break through, she had to rely on her own experimentation and trial?

Difficult!

She couldn't find any leads.

Yao Mu began to consider the possibility of borrowing ideas from others.

If copying was not an option, borrowing ideas shouldn't be a problem, right?

Speaking of the Ultimate Stage of the first realm...

Whoosh!

Two figures suddenly flashed through her mind: Ji Chutong and Lu Ming!

These two were freaks, opening over a thousand Daoist Gates with ease and even directly battling the eighth realm, defying the heavens!

"So, the Ultimate Stage of the first realm is a thousand Daoist Gates, and that's their Ultimate Stage."

After much deliberation, Yao Mu decided to give it a try herself.

Whether she succeeded or not, it was worth a shot.

Even if she couldn't open a thousand Daoist Gates, opening a hundred or even ten or so would be good enough.

Unfortunately, after trying, she achieved nothing.

"I can't open it, not even a single one."

Yao Mu sighed, "Forget about twenty or thirty, I can't open even one more."

Try other methods?

But she still had no clues.

She realized that her thinking had become rigid.

After so many years, she had always been like this, thinking it was the norm, and trying to figure it out herself, she couldn't think of a way to break through the Ultimate Stage.

Or, perhaps, her limit was nine Daoist Gates.

How could she take the next step?

"Everyone's Ultimate Stage is different, and a thousand Daoist Gates are not achievable by everyone. That's not my path, so where is my Ultimate Stage?"

After much thought, Yao Mu couldn't help but think of Ji Chutong again.

Firstly, she was a woman.

Secondly, in her many years of life, the most talented and powerful person she had seen in the first realm was Ji Chutong.

She was a great reference.

"Speaking of which, I remember she not only had over a thousand Daoist Gates but could also transform them into a sun?"

"!"

"Perhaps..."

"I can try too."

"Then, that should be my tenth Daoist Gate."

She no longer pursued a thousand Daoist Gates.

Instead, she decided to find her own Ultimate Stage.

The next step was to break through the Ultimate Stage!

A busy night passed.

The next morning, at dawn, she succeeded!

Nine Daoist Gates gathered into a ring, floating behind her like a divine ring, becoming Yao Mu's tenth Daoist Gate!

"This is my Ultimate Stage."

"Creak."

She clenched her fist.

Soon after, she effortlessly broke through to the Second Essence Condensation Realm.

She clenched her fist again.

Feeling the significant increase in power, she couldn't help but feel delighted: "There's indeed a surprise."

"A huge increase!"

"Compared to before, my power has increased by at least fifty percent!"

Having rewalked her path, she knew her approximate power when she first entered the Second Realm.

Now, by barely imitating others to break through her Ultimate Stage, she gained such a substantial boost.

If she could break through the Ultimate Stage in the Second Realm, the Third Realm...

"Don't be hasty."

She suppressed her excitement, knowing that haste makes waste.

"Moreover, I can seek guidance from Lin Daoyou."

"As a reincarnator, he must have vast knowledge. With his guidance, I should progress much faster."

"As for now..."

"I should go and thank him first."

She spent two hours raising her cultivation to the peak of the Second Realm and, at dawn, went to the Moon Embrace Palace to meet Lin Fan.

Along the way, many disciples were amazed.

"Hiss!"

"Who is she?"

"I don't know!"

"She looks mature, but I see her as a fairy descending from the heavens. How can you call that 'charming'?"

"No, isn't that charming?"

"How is that charming? You're blind? She's clearly a fairy, and you're talking about charm?"

"!!!"

"Actually, I've been thinking about something."

A female disciple couldn't help but mutter.

"What is it?"

"Can it really grow that big?"

"It's fake, right?

!”

Yao Mu lowered her head, her old face blushing.

With her divine perception, she naturally heard everything clearly, but at this moment, she could only pretend she heard nothing and quickly left.

...

"Alchemy Emperor?!"

Seeing Yao Mu, Lin Fan was startled, then overjoyed, and hurriedly got up to invite her to sit down: "Congratulations, congratulations!"

However...

He was also secretly wondering.

Previously, Yao Mu's divine soul didn't have such an exaggerated figure, right?

Tsk!

It's almost as good as Lilith's.

As soon as she sat down, the Light Saint Lady, who had been sitting quietly cultivating, immediately got up to make tea.

"I owe it to you, Daoist friend," Yao Mu said with a joyful expression. "Don't call me Alchemy Emperor. To be honest, everything is just passing clouds. Now, I am just an ordinary cultivator."

"I came here to thank you for what you did before."

"Without you, my resurrection would have been a distant dream."

"Nonsense, we are all family. Why be so formal?"

Lin Fan smiled brightly.

He was genuinely happy.

After all, Yao Mu's resurrection relieved Xiao Ling Er of a burden.

And with his relationship with Xiao Ling Er, and Xiao Ling Er's relationship with Yao Mu, plus his own relationship with Yao Mu, they were all practically family, right?

Even if she doesn't join the Moon Embrace Sect and can't share resources, once she recultivates, she will surely be a great help!

"I have to. If I just ignore such a great favor, what would I be different from a beast with a wolf's heart and a dog's lungs?"

"However, I have nothing to offer as thanks. But I will always remember this favor and never forget it."

She made no promises.

Because promises are just empty words.

In this world, it's not about what you say, but what you do.

"Ah, you're being too formal, too formal."

Lin Fan laughed and waved his hand, then said, "Do you have any plans after this?"

"If you have nowhere to go, why not stay in the Moon Embrace Sect?"

"You know, our Moon Embrace Sect, though not large, is quite complete and harmonious. It's a pretty good place."

"..."

Yao Mu smiled bitterly: "It's not that I don't want to, but due to some reasons, I can't do so for now."

"I'm sorry to disappoint you."

"Oh?"

"It's fine. What are your plans, then?" Lin Fan was slightly disappointed, but this result was within his expectations, so he remained calm.

"First, I need to recultivate, then we'll see."

Yao Mu smiled apologetically: "I will have to trouble your sect for a while."

"You are most welcome."

"..."

During their casual chat, Yao Mu asked about the 'Ultimate Stage.'

Lin Fan answered all her questions, though he didn't know much himself.

He could only rely on various novels to bluff his way through.

Fortunately, the breakthrough to the Ultimate Stage in Perfection was relatively clear, so he wasn't completely clueless.

Afterward, Yao Mu left satisfied.

...

Meanwhile, Xiao Ling Er, after resting for a few days and learning that Yao Mu was in seclusion to recultivate, began planning her next steps!

Previously, Lin Fan had obtained the materials for the Sky-Patching Pill and handed them over to her.

Now, she was about to attempt to refine the Sky-Patching Pill!

"The Sky-Patching Pill, a ninth-rank pill, can't literally patch the sky."

"But for the human body, the Sky-Patching Pill truly has the effect of 'patching the sky'!"

"It can replenish innate deficiencies, mend acquired leaks, and repair almost any physical damage, as long as it's within the Ninth Realm, it can be healed!"

In short, the Sky-Patching Pill can treat any physical injury below the 'Immortal' level.

As long as one is still alive, whether it's a new injury or an old ailment, or even hidden injuries, it can be cured.

This is why it's called the 'Sky-Patching' Pill.

However, refining this pill is extremely difficult.

Fortunately, Xiao Ling Er had made great progress.

Although she hadn't yet reached the Seventh Realm to break through to the Ultimate Stage, the Crystal Flame gave her five kinds of unusual flames. Refining the Sky-Patching Pill was not impossible.

Waiting a bit longer wasn't a bad idea either.

Once she reached the Seventh Realm, it would be much easier and simpler.

But she had a strong intuition.

She...

Might not have the time!

Something was about to happen, and the outcome was unpredictable.

Since that was the case, it was best to do what she could as soon as possible.

Then.

Xiao Ling Er began refining the Sky-Patching Pill!

However, the difficulty of refining the Sky-Patching Pill was truly too high.

Even with the Crystal Flame as the main flame, her first attempt still ended in failure.

Xiao Ling Er's expression changed slightly.

At this moment, Yao Mu sensed the special aura of the failed Sky-Patching Pill and emerged from seclusion.

Her expression was serious as she said to Xiao Ling Er, "Ninth-rank pills are already truly going against the heavens. To a large extent, they require 'Immortal Qi' to assist in success."

"You have unusual flames, which can transcend the laws of nature, but it's not simple even with that."

"Moreover, the Sky-Patching Pill is an outstanding ninth-rank pill, so the difficulty is even more astonishing. Therefore, you need to be fully prepared."

"Yes, Teacher."

Xiao Ling Er responded solemnly, "I am already prepared and haven't become discouraged. I..."

"You're wrong."

Yao Mu suddenly shook her head and said she was wrong.

"What do you mean, Teacher?"

Xiao Ling Er was confused.

"Teacher means..."

"Your unusual flames are not enough."

She pointed, and the Hundred Forging Divine Flame flew out.

"Your cultivation is insufficient, and you cannot condense Immortal Qi, making the difficulty even higher. With not enough unusual flames and a low realm, how can you succeed?"

"Accept the Hundred Forging Divine Flame, use the Flame Destruction Art to devour and refine it, break through to the Ultimate Stage, reach the Seventh Realm, and then rely on six unusual flames to refine the Sky-Patching Pill. The success rate will be much higher."

She smiled, but Xiao Ling Er's expression changed dramatically.

"Inappropriate!"

"Teacher, the Hundred Forging Divine Flame is your Unusual Flame. How can I claim it as my own?"

"Absolutely not!"

Xiao Ling Er firmly refused.

The Hundred Forging Divine Flame was originally Yao Mu's Unusual Flame. She could use it before because Yao Mu and Xiao Ling Er were always together, and even her divine soul was within Xiao Ling Er's body, so it was 'lent' to her.

However, with Yao Mu's resurrection and her divine soul returning to her own body, the Hundred Forging Divine Flame naturally returned as well, and Xiao Ling Er could no longer use it.

She hadn't even thought about it.

But now, Yao Mu was offering it to her.

This made her anxious, and she firmly refused.

"Naive girl!"

Yao Mu shook her head with a smile. "My alchemy skills have long transcended the need for external tools. To me, whether I use an Unusual Flame or my own Dao Fire makes no difference."

"For the pills I cannot refine, having an Unusual Flame might not help either."

"But you, on the other hand, urgently need an Unusual Flame."

"Not just for alchemy, but also because of the Flame Destruction Art. Understand?"

"Moreover, when an elder bestows a gift, it is impolite to refuse!"

"As your teacher, I have never given you any gifts before. Now, I want to give you the Hundred Forging Divine Flame as a gift. Is that okay?"

"If you don't accept it..."

"Your teacher will be unhappy."

"But..."

Xiao Ling Er still hesitated.

But Yao Mu didn't give her a chance to explain or say more. She forcibly severed her connection with the Hundred Forging Divine Flame, making it an ownerless flame, and placed it in Xiao Ling Er's hand.

"No buts."

"Since I said I'm giving it to you, I'm giving it to you."

"Besides, aren't you going to refine the Sky-Patching Pill?"

"Alright, I'm going back to my seclusion. I hope to see the Sky-Patching Pill you refine when I come out."

"..."

Yao Mu entered the secret chamber again, leaving Xiao Ling Er standing there, stunned for a long, long time.

"Teacher!"

She gritted her teeth and murmured, "I won't let you down."

She held the 'Hundred Forging Divine Flame,' which was just a small flame, yet it felt as heavy as a mountain.

"Phew..."

Without hesitation, Xiao Ling Er swallowed the Hundred Forging Divine Flame and refined it with the Flame Destruction Art!

The Hundred Forging Divine Flame offered almost no resistance.

Firstly, it had always been owned by someone, so it wasn't wild. Secondly, it was familiar with Xiao Ling Er's aura.

Moreover, Xiao Ling Er had controlled the Hundred Forging Divine Flame for years, becoming extremely familiar with it and building a high resistance. Even if it resisted, she could quickly suppress it.

Thus, refining the Hundred Forging Divine Flame was the easiest of the six Unusual Flames she had refined.

In the process, Xiao Ling Er reached her Ultimate Stage and broke through it!

Her Ultimate Stage was different from others. There were no special changes.

It was just 'stable.'

Steady as a mountain.

She held back until she could no longer hold back, until her body broke through on its own...

That was her Ultimate Stage!

Xiao Ling Er's cultivation improved once more, reaching the Seventh Stage Second Layer!

Afterward, she opened the furnace and refined pills again.

With the six Unusual Flames, using fire as the furnace, she refined the Sky-Patching Pill!

A day later, the refinement was successful!

Four pills in one furnace, Sixth Rank!

Xiao Ling Er was overjoyed.

Ignoring her fatigue, she immediately emerged from seclusion and went to find Second Elder Wu Xingyun.

...

"Second Elder."

"Second Elder, good news."

Xiao Ling Er was already very familiar with the elders, and they had a great relationship, so she didn't need to be formal. She called out happily from a distance, like a member of the family.

Currently, among the five elders, Second Elder Wu Xingyun was undoubtedly the strongest.

Well... she has always been the strongest, but now the gap in combat power and cultivation is even more significant.

Second Elder has reached the Sixth Stage Seventh Layer.

Her progress has been extremely fast.

The other four elders are still at the Sixth Stage First and Second Layers.

It's not that they are slow; it's that Second Elder is too fast!

After all, when they joined the Moon Embrace Sect, the sect wasn't as destitute, and the recruitment standards were stricter. Those who could join the Moon Embrace Sect were naturally talented.

In fact, they are not slow.

On the contrary, they are incredibly fast.

From the Fourth Stage Eighth and Ninth Layers to the Sixth Stage First and Second Layers, it took only a few short years.

Even with the significant improvement in environment and resources, this speed is still extremely fast.

Unfortunately, Second Elder is really too fast.

Previously, she was held back by trivial matters and external factors, progressing slowly but accumulating deeply, with excellent talent... but that was before.

Now that her Dao injuries are gradually healing, and her divine body is gradually manifesting its power...

The difference between excellent talent and a world-class genius is quite significant.

Fortunately, the Sixth Stage is not weak.

Moreover, according to the observations of Lin Fan and others, the five elders have not yet reached their limits. With sufficient resources and time, they can enter the Seventh Stage and even the Eighth Stage.

As for the Ninth Stage...

It's hard to say.

Second Elder has no problem, but the other four will need some opportunities.

Or some 'destiny.'

Destiny is unpredictable, but if the destiny is strong enough, even someone with average talent might become a saint or a patriarch! Destiny is even more irrational than talent.

As for how far they can ultimately go, Xiao Ling Er doesn't know.

And she doesn't want to know.

She just wants to do her part, helping them go as high and as far as possible, that's all.

How far they can go is determined by their destiny and opportunities.

And I just do what I should do.

...

When the busy Wu Xingyun came out, she immediately smiled, "Ling Er?"

"You've been very busy recently and haven't visited me in a while."

"I got some good tea the other day. Come in quickly."

She warmly approached, pulling Xiao Ling Er into her cave dwelling.

(End of Chapter)

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