King of Creation Chapter 1730 - 1715: Five Elements Refining God Pill

For five years, a period that is neither fleeting nor excessively long.

To those formidable experts who have attained the Realm King Realm or even the Dao Realm, five years often pass in the blink of an eye, yielding only negligible advancements in their martial cultivation.

However, for Ye Zhen, the Heavenly Wing Three Saints, Liao Feibai, and their companions, this five-year span represented an absolutely critical juncture.

This was true whether one considered Ye Zhen's daring exploits in the outside world, securing crucial cultivation resources by vanquishing powerful adversaries, or his astounding successes from the double slaughter of a Heavenly Temple branch and the subsequent pillaging of thirty-one princely treasure vaults in a single night.

Alternatively, it could be seen in the Heavenly Wing Three Saints' outward expansion, their extermination of formidable ocean demons, and the immense wealth—akin to towering piles of gold—accruing from the Dulong Island Market, all of which funneled top-tier cultivation resources to Hai Li.

A pressing need existed for them to absorb these vast quantities of high-quality cultivation resources and transmute these gains into tangible strength in the most efficient manner possible.

Prior to the present moment, Ye Zhen and his allies harbored this very aspiration but had consistently lacked the opportune circumstances.

The persistent threats from external factions necessitated constant vigilance, thereby preventing them from dedicating a solid five or six years to the singular pursuit of cultivation.

Yet, with the advent of an artifact imbued with temporal power, brought forth by Ye Zhen, the capacity to transform a mere half-year into five years of dedicated practice was now within reach.

Instantly, this long-held urgent requirement transitioned into a palpable reality, particularly for Ye Zhen!

Consequently, shortly after their focused cultivation commenced, a minor but significant breakthrough was achieved, transitioning from the early stage of the Sixth Stage of the Divine Communication Realm to the mid-stage of the Sixth Stage of the Divine Communication Realm.

While Ye Zhen, the Heavenly Wing Three Saints, and Liao Feibai each possessed combat prowess that dramatically exceeded that of martial artists at their same level, their shared vulnerability lay in their cultivation base.

Thus, from the very outset of their intensive cultivation period, whether it was Ye Zhen, Liao Feibai, or the Heavenly Wing Three Saints, their objective was remarkably straightforward.

Over the ensuing five years, they would resolutely refrain from practicing any martial skills or divine power secret techniques, dedicating their full attention exclusively to the elevation of their cultivation levels.

The resources employed for this cultivation were also of the highest caliber.

For upwards of ninety percent of the martial artists inhabiting the Primordial Continent, possessing a few Low Grade Thought Spirit Pills for cultivation purposes was considered a significant boon. However, Ye Zhen and his group directly utilized High Grade Thought Spirit Pills for their unceasing cultivation.

The spirit stones utilized in their cultivation regimen were also of the high-grade variety.

However, what brought Ye Zhen even greater joy were the specialized pills meticulously crafted for the four of them by the esteemed Shuili Dan King, precisely tailored to their individual requirements.

Initially, according to Ye Zhen's strategic planning, Shuili Dan King was not slated to be part of this intensive five-year cultivation effort.

However, considering that Shuili Dan King was also among those who most desperately required this extended period of time, Ye Zhen extended an invitation for his inclusion.

After all, Shuili Dan King was privy to many of Ye Zhen's profound secrets, and this situation presented no deviation from that established trust.

Unexpectedly, Shuili Dan King presented Ye Zhen with a considerable surprise at the outset, proffering a bottle of pills.

"What precisely are these?" Ye Zhen inquired.

"Heavenly King Ye, these are the Five Elements Refining God Pills!

This particular pill formula was obtained by Fairy Liao through substantial investment, utilizing the rare Four Seas Flower. Subsequent to my in-depth research, I discovered that these Five Elements Refining God Pills exhibit miraculous effects specifically for enhancing the cultivation of Heavenly King Ye."

Shuili Dan King elaborated, "Following a minor set of modifications, I have successfully refined these Five Elements Refining God Pills, which, in my estimation, should prove immensely beneficial for Heavenly King Ye."

"Miraculous cultivation enhancement effects? Pray tell, King Peng Dan, I am eager to learn more," Ye Zhen expressed, his interest piqued considerably.

As explained by King Peng Dan, the underlying formula for the Five Elements Refining God Pill was not inherently valuable; indeed, it was quite uncommon to encounter them circulating within the general market.

The primary deterrent was that while this particular pill possessed extraordinary benefits for augmenting the cultivation of martial artists who practiced the Five Elements Spirit Palace, its effects were largely unremarkable for cultivators who did not, often leaving behind detrimental residual toxins.

In this world, especially on the vast Primordial Continent, the majority of martial artists favored cultivating singular spirit palaces or those with mutually supportive elemental affinities, prioritizing potent offensive capabilities and overall combat strength.

Cultivating the Five Elements Spirit Palace, renowned for its abundant and enduring spiritual power, was an extremely rare choice.

The absence of a substantial market demand, coupled with the inherently high production costs, contributed to the scarcity, if not outright unavailability, of the Five Elements Refining God Pill through direct purchase.

However, for martial artists such as Ye Zhen, who actively cultivated the Five Elements Spirit Palace, the efficacy of these pills was astonishingly potent.

An individual could refine one pill daily, and the enhancement to one's spiritual power derived from consuming a single pill was equivalent to the gains earned through two full days of strenuous cultivation for other martial artists.

The process of refining a single Five Elements Refining God Pill required approximately three hours of dedicated effort.

Three hours of intense effort yielded cultivation effects equivalent to three days for others, showcasing the profound impact of this Five Elements Refining God Pill.

Even more significantly, these pills would retain their potency until Ye Zhen's cultivation ascended to the Dao Realm.

Their effectiveness wouldn't diminish, even when his cultivation reached the Realm King Realm, regardless of the increased age of the heavenly materials and earthly treasures used in their concoction.

It was equivalent to the cultivation gains of two regular martial artists over a two-day period.

The astonishing efficacy left Ye Zhen stunned.

Did this mean consuming a single Five Elements Refining God Pill daily would grant him cultivation benefits equivalent to two days for other martial artists?

If so, wouldn't his five years of dedicated cultivation equate to fifteen years for others?

The implications of such a progression were truly terrifying.

With a hint of disbelief, Ye Zhen promptly consumed one Five Elements Refining God Pill, eager to personally ascertain its effects.

Three hours later, after fully absorbing the medicinal properties and opening his eyes, he found Shuili Dan King observing him with a smile.

Ye Zhen swiftly rose, cupped his hands, and bowed deeply to Shuili Dan King. "Please accept my humble bow, Pill King. I am ashamed for ever doubting your marvelous skills."

"Not at all, not at all!" Shuili Dan King waved his hand dismissively. "It's simply that the Five Elements Refining God Pill's effects are indeed extraordinary. Without personal experience, it's naturally difficult to believe.

However..."

"However, what?" Ye Zhen pressed, eager for more.

"Heavenly King Ye, another reason the Five Elements Refining God Pill is so rarely encountered is its exceedingly high production cost. While other pills might require only one or two primary ingredients, this pill necessitates six, and the price of each component is substantial.

Furthermore, my current pill formation success rate hovers at only forty percent. On average, the cost of heavenly materials and earthly treasures for each Five Elements Refining God Pill amounts to approximately one thousand high-grade spiritual stones!

Annually, this translates to a consumption of at least around four hundred thousand high-grade spiritual stones! This figure is further influenced by the market dynamics of Dulong Island, where the prices for many spiritual medicines benefit from bulk purchasing. Thus, the mere cost alone is beyond the reach of ordinary martial artists.

Moreover, as your cultivation level, Heavenly King Ye, escalates, the required age of the spiritual medicines will increase, causing prices to multiply."

"Just four hundred thousand high-grade spiritual stones?"

Ye Zhen was taken aback by the pronouncement. He then waved his hand confidently. "No issue, King Peng Dan, proceed with refining them—I can still afford this amount of spirit stones!

In that case, I cannot allow King Peng Dan to expend his energy in vain. I shall purchase each Five Elements Refining Pill at double the cost price.

Should the cost price increase in the future, the arrangement will remain the same."

Shuili Dan King attempted to refuse, but Ye Zhen interjected, "King Peng Dan also has a large family to support and has, over the years, taken in several beautiful women from the water clan. Without some income, it would be difficult for him; we cannot expect him to refine pills for us without compensation, can we? It's settled.

From now on, whenever King Peng Dan refines pills, we will purchase them at twice the cost price," Ye Zhen declared.

Although Shuili Dan King was deeply devoted to the Dao of Alchemy, his spirit remained youthful, and Ye Zhen was aware that he had indeed taken in four water clan beauties over the years.

Ye Zhen's action was a strategic maneuver for the long term; otherwise, a point might come when Shuili Dan King harbored resentment, and that would be too late to remedy.

Moreover, even if Ye Zhen purchased them at double the cost price, allowing Shuili Dan King a profit margin of half, Ye Zhen would still reap substantial benefits.

Pills crafted by this esteemed Primordial Master Alchemist typically command a price of no less than three times their production cost.

Indeed, the higher the quality of the pill, the greater the profit margin.

Previously, the market price for the Five Elements Refining God Pill ranged between 3500 and 4000 high-grade spiritual stones, and this was merely for martial artists of the Divine Communication Realm to utilize.

"If that is the case, then I truly cannot refuse! However, these beautiful women from the foreign realm's water clan possess a distinct charm, Heavenly King Ye..."

Before Shuili Dan King could complete his sentence, Liao Feibai's gaze, sharp as an arrow, pierced towards him, startling the Pill King into immediate silence.

Ye Zhen swiftly shifted the topic, inquiring, "Speaking of which, I now possess the Five Elements Refining God Pill, but what about my senior sister and three elder brothers? Do they have suitable pills as well?"

Upon hearing this, Shuili Dan King beamed.

"Yes, they all have suitable ones!"

"My efforts these past years have not been in vain! Primarily due to Heavenly King Ye's frequent absences, the latest pills specifically designed to boost Heavenly King Ye's cultivation have been perfected."

"For instance, the pills Fairy Liao requires are quite unique, utilizing rare heavenly materials and earthly treasures, and were only recently formulated. However, the pills for the three Great Saints have been prepared for some time," Shuili Dan King explained.

The three members of the Sky Wing Three Saints hail from the demon race. The pills they consume primarily focus on dragon clan blood essence, with Shuili Dan King employing several spiritual medicines to amplify the effects of this essence. This refinement results in Dragon Blood Golden Pills, which enhance the potency of dragon blood by over thirty percent compared to previous formulations.

Currently, the Sky Wing Three Saints cultivate using True Dragon essence blood, abandoning the incredibly wasteful method of directly consuming dragon blood. Instead, they take the Dragon Blood Golden Pills, ensuring not a single trace of medicinal power is wasted while further strengthening their physical bodies.

The pills necessary for Liao Feibai's cultivation are even more specialized.

Liao Feibai primarily practices Ice Element Cultivation Techniques and has no desire for ordinary pills that merely increase cultivation. She wishes for Shuili Dan King to craft pills capable of both enhancing her cultivation and storing Ice Fiend power, thereby synchronizing the advancement of her cultivation and Ice Fiend power.

The difficulty in refining such a pill is exceptionally high, yet with countless years of accumulation on the Primordial Continent, the sheer volume of pill formulas that have emerged is comparable to the sands of the Ganges. Many of these formulas have faded not due to ineffectiveness, but because their exorbitant costs rendered them unaffordable for the majority of martial artists. Gradually, they lost their market presence, with their formulas ultimately being traded for some income.

The Northern Nether Cold Departure Pill, which Shuili Dan King refined for Liao Feibai, falls into this category—a pill with little demand but surprisingly potent effects.

The production cost of a single Northern Nether Cold Departure Pill surpasses that of Ye Zhen's Five Elements Refining God Pill, with each one costing three thousand high-grade spiritual stones.

According to Shuili Dan King, this extraordinarily expensive Northern Nether Cold Departure Pill is typically only produced by the alchemy offerings within ancient noble families who exclusively cultivate Ice Fiend Qi and possess immense inherited wealth.

However, for Ye Zhen, the Sky Wing Three Saints, and Liao Feibai, the sole requirement at this juncture is a swift method to boost their strength; the cost is of no concern.

"During these days, I shall request that King Peng Dan remain here and dedicate himself to refining the pills essential for our cultivation," Ye Zhen stated, bowing deeply once more.

"This is my duty!"

At that very moment, Ye Zhen felt that bringing Shuili Dan King to the Primordial Continent was an exceptionally wise decision!