Chapter 403: Is The Sky-Mending Pill Some Fake Medicine!
A thick floral fragrance flooded the Lotus Thearch’s tomb.
Everyone crowded around the Lotus Thearch’s cauldron, staring at the 12 Sky-Mending Pills inside.
“Are these the Chaotic Sky-Mending Pills?”
The Lotus Thearch swallowed hard as he couldn’t help sighing on the inside.
The 12 pills inside the cauldron were plump and crystalline and exuded a very light, clean fragrance.
Lines of runes ran across the surface of those pills, filled with spiritual harmony as if life itself was streaming inside them.
These were clearly peerless pills cultivated by a level of providence that surpassed even heaven’s will.
After the Chaotic Exceptional Fire’s refinement and absorbing chaotic spirit energy, the effects of these Chaotic Sky-Mending Pills would be enough to change one’s destiny!
This grade of pill was beyond this mortal world!
Even if the Lotus Thearch was in peak form and could control the Chaotic Exceptional Fire, he might not be able to cultivate this kind of divine pill.
“Brother Shen is so awesome!”
Princess Linglong’s face was filled with adoration and worship.
Even the Thearch was unable to cultivate such a peerless pill, but Brother Shen was able to do it.
Doesn’t this mean that Brother Shen is even more powerful than the Thearch?
Pfffttt!
Not only is Brother Shen extremely handsome, but he is also exceptionally talented!
For the future of the Great Wilderness Celestial Dynasty, no matter what, I must entice Brother Shen over to our side.
Even if I have to sacrifice my body, I am willing!
Princess Linglong’s face subconsciously grew red as she quietly promised herself.
But...
Why is Brother Shen staring at me?
Don’t tell me Brother Shen wants to...
If Brother Shen wants it, I will give it to him! And more!
Upon feeling Shen Tian’s searing eager gaze, Princess Linglong’s face grew even redder!
Yes, Shen Tian was not looking at the Chaotic Sky-Mending Pill.
Instead, he was looking at Princess Linglong’s... providence halo on top of her head.
According to past experience, as long as he gained a great fortuitous opportunity together with a Child of Providence, both of their providence would be increased.
Now that the Lotus Thearch’s legacy had been achieved, why was the halo above Princess Linglong’s head still unchanged!?
Ever since a large portion of his providence had been shaved, he had been very down on his luck.
I must raise my providence, or there’s no way I can survive!
At that moment, there was a sudden change in Princess Linglong’s providence halo. Her formerly pale purple providence halo gradually turned a darker shade of purple. The purple glow became more profound, looking like a dazzling purple sun.
Meanwhile, Shen Tian instantly felt very relaxed and soothed all over.
Increasing!
Increasing!
My providence is finally increasing!
The formerly pale gold providence halo on top of Shen Tian’s head also glowed brighter. The dazzling golden glow moved in mighty waves, changing Shen Tian’s providence halo into a yellow gold color.
It did not return to what it was before, but it made Shen Tian feel more confident now. After all, when one’s providence was at downtrodden levels, there was no sense of security at all.
At least now it had recovered some!
Next up, he had to buck up and leverage off more fortuitous opportunities!
That’s what I will do!
Before my providence returns to previous levels, I must continue to harvest!
...
“Senior Lotus Thearch, let’s share these Chaotic Sky-Mending Pills equally!”
Shen Tian decided to share these Chaotic Sky-Mending Pills equally.
If a normal person managed to obtain these destiny-changing peerless pills, they would definitely keep them all for themselves.
After all, these were very precious Thearch-level pills and were absolutely priceless. It would be an insult to those pills to exchange for Sage-level artifacts!
Across all the cultivators in the five regions, no one could resist that temptation.
But Shen Tian had no intention of monopolizing everything. His personal values would not allow that.
If the Lotus Thearch had not provided the recipe for the Chaotic Sky-Mending Pill and the 12th Stage Lotus, he would never have been able to refine the Thearch-level Chaotic Sky-Mending Pill.
Shen Tian was not the kind of person to forget a good turn. He would never monopolize these Chaotic Sky-Mending Pills.
Moreover, these Chaotic Sky-Mending Pills might not be that useful to him.
According to the recipe, one of the effects was to raise one’s foundation and ability to decipher things, as well as to mend any physical deficiencies, to make one’s body perfect.
However, only the first dose would be effective.
After all, this was a destiny-changing pill. One could not possibly use it without any limits.
Given Shen Tian’s current constitution, whether it was his foundation or ability to decipher things, he was already at peak levels. There was not much more space for improvement.
This Chaotic Sky-Mending Pill would not be of much use to him.
...
Surprise flashed across the Lotus Thearch’s eyes.
“My friend, you are so generous. You are willing to give away this Thearch-level pill.
“Not bad, not bad at all.”
A Thearch-level pill was no common item. It was the kind of peerless pill that would stir the heart of a great Thearch and drive Sages mad.
Even a wealthy family in the Primordial Age would not dare to be so extravagant as to give away such a Thearch-level pill.
And this was a Thearch-level pill that could enhance one’s foundation and ability to decipher things.
Even amongst other Thearch-level pills, it was considered a supreme-grade item and was priceless.
But Shen Tian had suggested sharing it equally. The Lotus Thearch was very pleased.
“Senior, you are too kind in your praise. Being down-to-earth has always been one of the key points in the path of cultivation.
“Pills are just superficial things—a supplement.
“When one’s body is strong on its own, that is true power.
“Moreover, pills are meant for people to use. We must use it in a way that will maximize the results.”
Shen Tian smiled, his eyes firm and resolute.
“What a sensible boy you are. But this pill is of no use to me.
“I am just the remnants of a soul and cannot use it. You should keep it for yourself!”
The Lotus Thearch smiled. He could see that Shen Tian was a true man.
He was not greedy for treasures and was full of good, upright morals.
He is definitely worthy of receiving my legacy!
...
“Linglong, according to our earlier agreement, we will share all fortuitous opportunities.
“I cannot share the legacies Senior Lotus Thearch passed on without his permission.
“But for these Chaotic Sky-Mending Pills, we can share them equally!”
Since the Lotus Thearch had no use for them, I can give them to Princess Linglong!
This was someone who had a purple providence halo... a Daughter of Providence!
He had previously managed to leverage off her providence, and things had turned out great.
His own providence had been much boosted!
It would do him good to “fatten her up” now so that her providence would rub off him in the future!
Yeap, just a very chaste rubbing!
No wayward thoughts, please!
Shen Tian took out six Chaotic Sky-Mending Pills and handed them to Princess Linglong.
“Brother Shen, I cannot accept them!
“This is Brother Shen’s fortuitous opportunity. How can you give me so many!?
“You are the one who refined these Chaotic Sky-Mending pills, and they should belong to you.
“Brother Shen, please take them back.”
Princess Linglong hurriedly rejected him, her face blushing red.
She was truly embarrassed to accept so many. She was not trying to put up a false show.
In Princess Linglong’s opinion, if Shen Tian had not led the way, she might not have been able to find the tomb.
She was already very satisfied with obtaining half of the Lotus Thearch’s legacy.
Now, Shen Tian was still going to give her these Thearch-level pills.
Princess Linglong felt very moved. She also seemed to realize something.
Brother Shen is so good to me. He is even giving me Thearch-level pills just like that.
Don’t tell me he likes me!
Yeap, it must be because he likes me that he treats me so well!
So happy~
Princess Linglong blushed pink as she continued to daydream.
Shen Tian scratched his head when he heard Princess Linglong’s refusal.
What’s going on? Why is everyone rejecting these free fortuitous opportunities?
At that moment, the Lotus Thearch spoke up. “Young girl, these Chaotic Sky-Mending Pills are very useful to you. They can transform your physical body. Take them!
“Also, if you don’t take these Chaotic Sky-Mending Pills, you will never be able to catch up to this kid.”
The corners of the Lotus Thearch’s mouth twitched when he witnessed Princess Linglong’s refusal.
Who is this silly girl? Rejecting such a great fortuitous opportunity when it is being handed to her just like that?
Is her family too rich? They have too many resources?
It should be pointed out this was not your usual herb that could just be plucked off the roadside. This is the destiny-changing Thearch-level pill!
When did this Thearch-level pill become so worthless?
No one wants it even when it is being given for free?
The Lotus Thearch felt like his entire worldview was on the brink of collapse!
This young girl had gotten half his legacy and could be considered half his heir. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have bothered to speak up. He could care less!
So foolish!
“Ah, alright then!
“Brother Shen, just give me one then!”
Princess Linglong was shocked at the mention that Shen Tian might progress too far ahead for her to catch up.
Senior Lotus Thearch was right. Shen Tian’s innate talent was too powerful. He would definitely dominate the five regions in the future and be unsurpassable.
If I don’t raise my own power, I will never match up to Brother Shen.
What if there are some other cheap sluts wanting to snatch him from me?
I must take action!
No way!
I must raise my power so that I can be by Brother Shen’s side.
Princess Linglong’s eyes were full of determination as she held the Chaotic Sky-Mending Pill.
From today onward, I must become stronger!
...
“Alright, you guys refine this Chaotic Sky-Mending Pill first. I will help you set up a protection array.”
The Lotus Thearch spoke up. He also wanted to see just how effective this Chaotic Sky-Mending Pill would be.
After all, this was a peerless pill handed down from the Antiquity Age. It possessed heaven-defying powers.
Even the Lotus Thearch was very curious just how powerful it would be!
“Thank you, Senior Lotus Thearch!”
Shen Tian and Princess Linglong nodded and thanked the Lotus Thearch for his kindness.
Princess Linglong wanted to quickly improve her power and talent so that she could catch up to Shen Tian.
So why did Shen Tian agree to it? The main reason was that he was greedy...
While gazing at the glistening, plump Chaotic Sky-Mending Pills, which exuded a clear fragrance, he couldn’t help licking his lips.
Even though he did not have much use for these pills, they looked delicious!
Shen Tian had learned pill-refining because he wanted a change in taste.
Now that he had this Thearch-level pill right before him, he should at least have a taste!
I have never eaten a Thearch-level pill before!
I have worked so hard for the past two weeks. I cannot let myself have worked for free!
...
The two of them soon consumed one Chaotic Sky-Mending pill each.
Princess Linglong sat down cross-legged and shut her eyes to start refining the pill.
Meanwhile, Shen Tian’s eyes lit up after he swallowed that pill.
“Mmm? Taste is not bad. It tastes like chocolate with a lotus paste core...
“I ate it too fast just now. I didn’t get a chance to fully appreciate the flavor. Shall I have another one?”
Shen Tian felt quite tempted as he gazed at the remaining 10 Chaotic Sky-Mending Pills.
“???”
The corners of the Lotus Thearch’s mouth twitched.
What do you take this Thearch-level pill for?
A streetside snack?
A chocolate with a lotus paste core?
What’s that? Sounds rather delicious...
No, no, no, this is a pill! A Thearch-level pill, alright!
Who eats a Thearch-level pill like a streetside snack!
“Ahem, young man, one cannot consume too much of this Chaotic Sky-Mending Pill. You better quickly start refining now to benefit from its effects!”
The Lotus Thearch quickly reminded Shen Tian when he saw that he really intended to eat another pill.
A Thearch-level pill was very powerful. Just one was enough for a Sage to refine for many years.
Take Princess Linglong, for example. She could barely refine 1/1,000 of the Thearch-level pill she had just consumed.
The remaining pill would be stored inside her body, to be gradually refined and absorbed as her cultivation level increased.
At the same time, it would quietly continue to improve her constitution and benefit her future cultivation.
Such a powerful Thearch-level pill. And you treat it as a sweet!
You have barely swallowed the first one, and you already want another? Aren’t you worried about your body exploding!?
Although with this kid’s freakish constitution, I reckon that he won’t explode after eating two.
Even so, he shouldn’t be so wasteful!
Eating a Thearch-level pill like candy?
Just the thought of it made the Lotus Thearch’s heart ache...
Shen Tian scratched his head. He felt that the Lotus Thearch’s words were rather sensible. Therefore, he sat down cross-legged and started to refine the Thearch-level pill.
Shen Tian also wanted to see just how much this Chaotic Sky-Mending Pill could help him.
Time passed by the minute and second...
Princess Linglong soon refined the pill to the maximum level possible for now.
At her current level, it was not possible for her to completely refine the Chaotic Sky-Mending Pill. Her physical body was soon filled to the brim, and the excess pill essence spread across her body to be stored.
As her cultivation progressed in the future, her body would naturally continue to gradually absorb the rest of the pill.
But this pill was enough to let Princess Linglong’s cultivation constitution improve by more than one level.
It was definitely enough to completely transform her.
Not just that, Princess Linglong’s cultivation level would also increase more quickly because of that.
After all, this was a Thearch-level pill. Even though its main effect was not to increase one’s cultivation level, it would still greatly improve Princess Linglong’s cultivation level.
A dazzling light erupted from Princess Linglong’s body.
The dazzling light swirled and enveloped her entire body, making her look very mystical.
A boundless aura erupted from Princess Linglong, shaking the entire earth.
Magical rays crisscrossed to form a miraculous image.
Behind Princess Linglong, a blazing Grotto-Heaven rose up, surrounded by an enigmatic mist and possessing a powerful might.
Enhanced by the Chaotic Sky-Mending pill, Linglong’s body was undergoing an obvious transformation.
Boom!
A loud boom rang out!
Princess Linglong’s body shook violently as divine light surfaced from her body as if about to expand across the entire world.
Behind her, the Grotto-Heaven also vibrated strongly before countless light beams shot out from it.
After the light erupted, it formed a second Grotto-Heaven and then a third. They floated in mid-air.
Light from the three Grotto-Heavens crisscrossed, exuding terrifying divine energy.
Princess Linglong’s aura also surged wildy.
Nascent Soul Early Stage!
Nascent Soul Middle Stage!
Nascent Soul Late Stage!
As Princess Linglong’s constitution improved, her cultivation levels immediately shot up to the Nascent Soul Late Stage.
“This Chaotic Sky-Mending Pill is truly extraordinary. It can result in such a major change in me.”
The Lotus Thearch nodded in satisfaction. This was indeed a heaven-defying pill. Even an elite-level constitution like Princess Linglong’s could benefit and transform.
“Thank you, Brother Shen and Senior Lotus Thearch!”
Princess Linglong slowly stopped cultivating and stood up. She was filled with gratitude. She could feel herself transforming and attaining an unprecedented level of progress.
In fact, the physical appearance of her body also changed following the enhancement of her fundamental constitution and her ability to decipher things.
She became taller and more slender, looking like a pristine pearl glowing exquisitely.
She looked vibrant and lively under the light of her Grotto-Heavens.
Her body was bathed in dazzling divine light, looking very much like a celestial fairy who had just descended upon the mortal world.
It was no exaggeration to call her a devastatingly gorgeous fairy lady!
As if she could feel her own physical changes, Princess Linglong smiled.
After all, which girl would say no to becoming more beautiful?
The more beautiful, the better!
This Chaotic Sky-Mending Pill is really too powerful. It can even improve my looks by so much.
Brother Shen will definitely like me even more now!
Princess Linglong turned eagerly to look at Shen Tian, only to see that he was frowning in deep thought. He did not notice her at all.
The air was instantly filled with a sense of deep resentment.
“Master, I feel another wave of resentment...”
Jiu’er’s warning voice rang out as the rosary beads vibrated gently. However, Shen Tian remained in deep thought.
Or rather, he was caught up in the midst of having doubts about the meaning of life.
...
“Something’s not right. Why didn’t I change at all?”
Shen Tian scratched his head. He realized that nothing happened to him after consuming the Chaotic Sky-Mending Pill.
His ability to decipher things remained the same. There was not the slightest bit of improvement to his physical body either.
I might already be at peak, elite levels.
But is this all a Thearch-level pill can do?
Is that all? Is that all?
I expended so much Yang fire to refine this useless toy?
Why do I feel so cheated?
Is this some kind of fake medicine!?
At the very least, it should give me a new avatar!
Let me look a bit cooler!
It must be said that Shen Tian was truly doubting the meaning of life right now.
Shen Tian suddenly radiated with a dazzling light.
The Chaotic Sky-Mending Pill was finally taking effect.
Shen Tian was delighted.
It’s happening!
It’s happening!
The avatar is coming out!
The light glowed more and more intensely, completely engulfing Shen Tian.
A huge lotus avatar appeared behind him. The 12th Stage Lotus fluttered with the wind.
Every single lotus petal was filled with miraculous magic and power.
“Is this the... Chaotic Lotus avatar?”
The Lotus Thearch was utterly shocked by this sight.
His original form had been a 12th Stage Lotus, becoming a Thearch after achieving transcendence back in the Primordial Age.
As a result, the Lotus Thearch could feel that Shen Tian now possessed an extremely intense lotus power. It seeped into every part of his body.
This was clearly due to a perfect refinement of the Chaotic Sky-Mending Pill.
But that’s not all!
This lotus power was merging with the chaotic aura inside Shen Tian’s body to form the legendary Chaotic Lotus!
It should be pointed out this was a forbidden, peerless pill. It was the top of the top amongst the Thearch-level pills and had only been found in legends.
Even though it was just an avatar, it was still an unimaginable power.
The Lotus Thearch had found records of this kind of avatar in some old books left behind from the Antiquity Age.
The records wrote that this Chaotic Lotus was a groundbreaking... avatar that had the power to create a whole new world!