While the Great Zhou Imperial Dynasty was extolling the great achievements of the Grand Ancestor Emperor and holding a grand ceremony to escort him to the Imperial Mausoleum, Yang Chan was still busy in the Earth Fire Institute.
After successfully refining the Essence Condensing and Organ Refining Pill, Yang Chan began preparing to refine the Rejuvenating Liver and Kidney Pills, mentally rehearsing the process several times.
This New Pill was crucial for his Daily Potential Point Collection. Furthermore, since he typically consumed Top Quality Elixirs, he had to be extra careful during the refining process to avoid failure at all costs, or it would all be a waste.
Aside from experiencing the entire refining process during his promotion to Pharmacist, he had only attempted it a few times in his mind. The actual outcome would depend on the practical application.
He would know what to do after refining it once.
The smooth refining of the Essence Condensing and Organ Refining Pill had given him great confidence. He had made ample preparations this time, so he was even more certain he could successfully refine the Rejuvenating Liver and Kidney Pills. The only question was how many Top Quality Elixirs he would produce and how much they would improve his Pill Sense. This would also serve as preparation for refining the Seven Revolutions Nourishing Organ Pill.
The entire refining process for the Rejuvenating Liver and Kidney Pills went much more smoothly than Yang Chan had anticipated. All his preparations had paid off.
However, the look in Princess Lan Yue’s eyes as she watched him had long since changed from one of utter astonishment to one of calm composure.
She had seen it too many times and had grown accustomed to it.
Princess Lan Yue even took the initiative to persuade Yang Chan to try refining the Seven Revolutions Nourishing Organ Pill, saying he could now attempt to become an Advanced Pharmacist.
Her tone was very placid, as if this was exactly what should be expected of Yang Chan now.
Inwardly, however, she was anything but calm; a storm was already raging within her.
The Rejuvenating Liver and Kidney Pills brought him a considerable increase to his Daily Potential Point Collection, adding 0.8 Potential Points and pushing Yang Chan’s total to 11.0. The fact that it was a whole number was very satisfying to him.
His daily Martial Arts Cultivation progress had taken another step forward, which was naturally good news for Yang Chan.
After successfully refining the Rejuvenating Liver and Kidney Pills, Yang Chan didn’t rush to refine the Seven Revolutions Nourishing Organ Pill. The difficulty was still a bit too high. He planned to refine the Rejuvenating Liver and Kidney Pills and the Essence Condensing and Organ Refining Pill a few more times to improve his Pill Sense before attempting the Seven Revolutions Nourishing Organ Pill.
Refining these elixirs now was not only about increasing his Daily Potential Point Collection but also about preparing to refine the Seven Revolutions Nourishing Organ Pill, aiming for a one-shot success when the time came.
Lately, Yang Chan hadn’t been busy with alchemy. Instead, he had started preparing to set up the Taixuan Sacrifice Array. This was related to his Soul Body Cultivation, so he naturally took it very seriously.
Furthermore, he wasn’t very familiar with setting up this kind of Grand Array, so he naturally had to spend more time on it. He sometimes borrowed books related to Magic Arrays from the Cyan Yuan Sect, but unfortunately, such books were scarce. Even the ones he found only contained fragmented information and were of little help to him.
As his cultivation increased, the Cyan Yuan Sect had less and less to offer him. However, he could still increase his Potential Points there, and the environment was relatively stable and free from trouble, which was still a plus.
This was also part of the reason why Yang Chan was staying in the Cyan Yuan Sect for the time being, rather than rushing to the Merak Sacred Land.
He had already found a location to set up the Taixuan Sacrifice Array—in a mountain forest on the border of Qing State. At his current speed, if everything went smoothly, he should be able to make it back to the Cyan Yuan Sect within a day.
He also set aside some buffer time for unexpected events. Afterward, he would, as usual, enter a period of secluded cultivation.
Having just returned from the border battlefield, it would be perfectly normal for him to enter secluded cultivation to process his insights.
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"Pharmacist Yang, this is a letter from the Jin Meng Empire!"
Han Bingyu entered Yang Chan’s study and took out the letter sent from the Jin Meng Empire.
The Cyan Yuan Sect had been closely monitoring the changes in the Jin Meng Empire recently.
The rise of the new National Guardian Martial Saint, Ouyang Qingtian, had caused a huge commotion within the Jin Meng Empire, leaving the position of its Imperial Family precarious.
Without a National Guardian Martial Saint to support them, the Wulan Imperial Family had become a target for everyone to kick while they were down. They had previously exhausted the people and wasted resources, causing the major sects within the Jin Meng Empire to suffer heavy losses. Now, the backlash was naturally falling upon the Jin Meng Imperial Family.
Aside from the factions whose interests were tied to the Jin Meng Imperial Family, the others had basically stopped heeding the Wulan Imperial Family’s commands. Some had even taken the initiative to pledge allegiance to the new Martial Saint, Ouyang Qingtian.
The situation was crystal clear; no one believed the Jin Meng Imperial Family could hold on.
It was only a matter of how long they could last; their eventual destruction was certain.
Yang Chan took the letter from Han Bingyu. Its contents described how Ouyang Qingtian, carrying the so-called ’will of heaven,’ was sweeping through all opposition. Many factions had already surrendered to him, and he now controlled more than half of the Jin Meng Empire. The rest was only a matter of time.
The Jin Meng Empire seemed chaotic, but this chaos wouldn’t last long; it would likely stabilize soon. However, whether this new leader would start another war, no one could say.
However, considering the Jin Meng Empire’s current national strength after two massive drains on its resources, it would be difficult for it to launch another war in the short term.
The previous border war between the Jin Meng Empire and the Great Zhou Imperial Dynasty had been too brutal. The common people were already living in misery. If another war were to break out, they would probably have to send children to the battlefield, completely severing the nation’s future.
The Jin Meng Empire had also experienced internal chaos and a nationwide civil war, so its losses were even greater than the Great Zhou Imperial Dynasty’s. Launching another war would very likely destabilize the country.
Even a Martial Saint like Ouyang Qingtian would find it difficult to completely control such a situation. After all, no one wants to see their country perish—they would only risk it if the Jin Meng Empire had no other choice.
The reason Yang Chan was paying attention was to guard against any new trouble from the Jin Meng Empire. He had already made up his mind this time: if things felt wrong, he would flee immediately.
’That senior, Han PaoPao, set such a great example. I should learn from him instead of getting caught in danger again. That would be truly foolish.’
"The Jin Meng Empire’s Imperial Family won’t last much longer. I’m afraid it won’t be long before the Imperial Dynasty is replaced and given a new name!"
Yang Chan said with a sigh of emotion.
The Jin Meng Empire had existed for longer than the Great Zhou Imperial Family. It was an Imperial Dynasty founded a thousand years ago, and now it too was meeting its end.
A thousand years of accumulation, all turned to dust in the end.
No wonder the various Holy Lands were so wary of the Emperor Dao National Fate. Once tainted by its aura, one would be destroyed along with the Imperial Dynasty.
According to the Black Dragon, ever since the Divine Veins were destroyed, it has been difficult to form a Divine Acupoint, and the long-reigning Divine Dynasties vanished along with them.
If even Divine Dynasties could be destroyed, what chance did an Imperial Dynasty ruled by someone in the Body Tempering Stage have?
The flow of the Emperor Dao National Fate could not be stopped; it was a law of nature.
It was like the unchangeable principle that "the empire, long divided, must unite; long united, must divide."
It was like a law of the universe. Countless powerful Imperial Dynasties had tried to change this outcome, even dragging Holy Lands down with them, only to be destroyed together and forgotten in the long river of time.
Naturally, this instilled a sense of reverence and fear for Imperial Dynasties in the various Holy Lands, preventing them from interfering in their affairs.
Even if they needed to enter a Secret Realm within an Imperial Dynasty’s territory, they would only establish a superficial partnership from which they could withdraw at any time.
"At this rate, the Jin Meng Empire will be destroyed in half a year at most, or just a few months at the soonest!"
"A new Imperial Dynasty will be established!"
Han Bingyu added her own speculation.
She had collected a great deal of relevant information, so she naturally understood the general situation.
If they took a slow and steady approach, completely stabilizing the people of the Jin Meng Empire with the National Guardian Martial Saint’s power and the support of the populace, it would take half a year to eliminate all hidden threats.
If they were in a hurry to destroy the Jin Meng Imperial Family, they would march directly on the Jin Meng Empire’s Capital City, annihilate the Wulan Imperial Family first, and then establish a new dynasty. The unconquered territories could then be reclaimed later.
This approach seemed faster, but it came with hidden dangers. After all, not everyone would be willing to give up the power in their hands, which would likely incite some unrest.
At that point, the National Guardian Martial Saint would have to personally step in to suppress the trouble and resolve the issues.
Therefore, while this method appeared to take less time upfront, completely resolving the aftermath would require even more time to eliminate the hidden dangers.
However, it was impossible to say which method was better, as each had its own pros and cons.
"For the time being, continue to send me any news from the Jin Meng Empire."
Yang Chan naturally wanted to keep monitoring the developments in the Jin Meng Empire.
Under normal circumstances, it would take a long time for the Jin Meng Empire to stabilize. During that process, he might have already left the Great Zhou Imperial Dynasty for the Merak Sacred Land. However, things could always take an unexpected turn.
After encountering the unexpected so many times, he had subconsciously learned to make preparations.
"Don’t worry, Pharmacist Yang. I’ll keep a close watch. As soon as there’s any new information, I’ll bring it to you!"
Upon hearing this, Han Bingyu patted her chest and declared.
Instantly, they rippled, the motion quite pronounced.
They were as eye-catching as a pair of pomelos being tossed in the air.
Yang Chan couldn’t help but stare.
Even though he had seen them many times, they still held a certain allure, drawing his gaze as if by instinct.
Han Bingyu noticed Yang Chan’s gaze and leaned forward slightly, making them even more prominent. She wasn’t shy at all.
She would have been shy at first, but she was used to it by now.
After all, she had gotten completely used to it.
In fact, the fact that Yang Chan liked it made her even happier.
’One must use one’s advantages to sweep away all competition.’
She was well aware that the others in the Yuanqing Courtyard were all acting very proactively. She naturally had to be even more proactive to deny them any opportunity.
"Mm, you can go back to your duties."
"Spend some more time and effort on your Martial Arts Cultivation as well!"
"Advancing too quickly can lead to an unstable foundation. Take some time to consolidate your gains, and you won’t have any problems."
Yang Chan reminded her.
With the help of the Yuanzhen Mutual Sensing Technique, Han Bingyu’s cultivation had been advancing quickly. However, this power was an external aid, and she needed to spend time mastering it and making it her own. Otherwise, her unstable foundation would affect her future cultivation progress.
Yang Chan hoped Han Bingyu could go far on her path, so he naturally offered her this reminder.
He did so because he could sense that her skin and flesh tempering was falling behind, which was not a good thing for her External Refining Copper Skin cultivation.
Han Bingyu was still at the First Layer Bronze of External Refining Copper Skin, Bronze Tempering. She still had much more tempering to do. Simply relying on his help would only hinder her potential.