Chapter 574
The first step of refining is shaping. Fu Shaoping poured the smelted black iron into the mold and used his spiritual power to guide it to form the basic shape of the sword. Then, Nangong Wan injected the essence of the wind spirit stone into one end of the sword, and Fu Shaoping injected the essence of the thunder crystal stone into the other end at the same time.
"Pay attention to the balance of spiritual power!" Fu Shaoping reminded in a low voice. The two of them concentrated their attention and carefully guided the power of wind and thunder to flow through the sword. The wind attribute spiritual power was light and elegant, while the thunder attribute spiritual power was violent and fierce. The two constantly collided in the sword body, making a slight humming sound.
As time passed, beads of sweat gradually oozed from their foreheads. The process of refining the "Wind and Thunder Sword" was extremely mentally exhausting, and the slightest mistake would result in all the previous efforts being wasted. However, Fu Shaoping and Nangong Wan successfully combined the power of wind and thunder with their tacit cooperation and superb skills.
The last step is quenching. Fu Shaoping quickly immersed the finished sword into the special spiritual liquid, and the sword body suddenly emitted a dazzling light, and the power of wind and thunder was completely stabilized in the sword body. Nangong Wan breathed a sigh of relief and smiled, "Success!"
Fu Shaoping picked up the "Wind and Thunder Sword" and carefully examined it. The sword was silver-white, and wind and thunder patterns could be vaguely seen on the blade. With a light swing, he could feel the surge of wind and thunder power. He nodded with satisfaction: "The quality is excellent and it fully meets the mission requirements."
After a short rest, the two took the "Wind and Thunder Sword" to the Chamber of Commerce to submit the task. The deacon at the task posting office took the spiritual weapon, and after a careful inspection, he showed an admiring look on his face: "You two are really extraordinary in refining skills. The quality of this 'Wind and Thunder Sword' is far beyond expectations. The task has been completed, and the contribution points have been credited to your accounts."
Fu Shaoping and Nangong Wan checked their identity tokens and found that their contribution points had increased by 80 points. Nangong Wan's eyes flashed with joy: "Shaoping, the contribution points for this mission are more than doubled compared to the last time. Our efforts have not been in vain."
Fu Shaoping smiled and said, "Yes, next we can take on some more high contribution point tasks to accumulate resources and improve our strength as quickly as possible."
After discussing for a while, the two decided to take on a more difficult task.
After submitting the "Wind and Thunder Sword" mission, Fu Shaoping and Nangong Wan did not rush to leave the Chamber of Commerce, but came to the mission release office again to prepare to accept new missions. They knew that only by constantly challenging themselves can they go further on the road of cultivation.
There were still a lot of tasks on the jade board where the tasks were posted. Fu Shaoping and Nangong Wan carefully browsed and looked for tasks that suited them. Soon, Nangong Wan's eyes stopped on a high-level task: "Shaoping, look at this task, it requires you to refine a 'Nine-turn Soul-Restoring Pill', the difficulty is high-level, and the contribution points are as high as 150 points."
Fu Shaoping looked at the task description and frowned slightly: "'Nine-turn Resurrection Pill' is a healing medicine. It is extremely difficult to refine. It requires nine kinds of rare medicinal materials, and the control of fire and spiritual power during the refining process is extremely demanding. However, if we can successfully refine it, it will be a great improvement to our alchemy skills."
Nangong Wan nodded and said, "Although it is difficult, the contribution points are quite attractive. Moreover, we have refined similar pills before and have some experience. Why don't we give it a try?"
Fu Shaoping pondered for a moment, and finally made up his mind: "Okay, we will accept this task. However, refining the 'Nine Revolutions Resurrection Pill' requires sufficient preparation. Let's go to the material warehouse to get the required medicinal materials first."
The two came to the material warehouse and submitted the task list to the deacon. After checking, the deacon handed them nine kinds of rare medicinal materials and reminded them: "The 'Nine-transformation Resurrection Pill' is extremely difficult to refine, so you two must be careful."
After Fu Shaoping and Nangong Wan received the herbs and returned to their residence, they immediately began preparations. They first checked the nine herbs one by one to ensure the quality. Afterwards, the two divided the work, with Fu Shaoping in charge of controlling the temperature and Nangong Wan in charge of extracting the herbs.
The process of refining the "Nine-turn Soul-Restoring Pill" is extremely complicated. It requires the essence of nine kinds of medicinal materials to be extracted one by one, and then fused in a specific order. Each step requires precision and accuracy. The slightest mistake will cause the pill to fail.
The two of them were concentrating, carefully guiding the spiritual energy to flow in the furnace. As time passed, the furnace gradually emitted a strong fragrance. However, at the last step of fusion, a violent fluctuation suddenly came from the furnace.
"Not good!" Fu Shaoping shouted, and quickly increased his spiritual power output, trying to stabilize the energy in the furnace. Nangong Wan also immediately cooperated and injected his own spiritual power into the furnace. The spiritual powers of the two intertwined in the furnace, and finally suppressed the fluctuations.
In the process of refining the "Nine-turn Resurrection Pill", Fu Shaoping and Nangong Wan experienced unprecedented challenges. The essence of nine kinds of rare medicinal materials gradually merged into the pill furnace under their careful refining. The spiritual power surged in the pill furnace, and the fragrance of the pill filled the air, indicating that the pill was about to take shape.
However, just when the pill was about to take shape, the sky suddenly became overcast with thunder. Fu Shaoping looked up at the sky, frowning: "Oh no, the pill has attracted a thunderstorm when it was formed!"
Nangong Wan also noticed something strange, his expression solemn: "The 'Nine-transformation Resurrection Pill' is a heaven-defying thing, it is common for a thunderstorm to occur when the pill is made. We must do our best to protect the pill, otherwise all our efforts will be wasted!"
The two quickly adjusted their states. Fu Shaoping formed seals with his hands and used his spiritual power to set up a protective barrier around the furnace. Nangong Wan took out several defensive talismans and pasted them around the furnace to enhance the protective power.
The first thunderbolt fell with a bang, and the thick lightning struck the alchemy furnace directly. The protective barrier shook violently under the impact of the lightning, but it did not break. Fu Shaoping gritted his teeth and persisted, constantly injecting spiritual power to maintain the barrier.
Then, the second and third thunderbolts came one after another, each more powerful than the last. The protective barrier gradually cracked under the bombardment of thunder and lightning. Seeing this, Nangong Wan immediately activated the talisman to increase the defensive power to the extreme.
"Shao Ping, hold on a little longer, the thunder tribulation is about to end!" Nangong Wan reminded loudly. Fu Shao Ping nodded, and used all his strength to activate his spiritual power. The protective barrier barely held up under the impact of lightning. Finally, after the fourth thunder tribulation fell, the dark clouds in the sky gradually dissipated, and the thunder tribulation ended.
In the alchemy furnace, a crystal clear pill slowly rose up, with nine spiritual patterns flowing on the surface of the pill, emitting a strong vitality. There was also a layer of light lightning lingering around the pill, obviously it had experienced the baptism of thunder tribulation.
"Success!" Nangong Wan said happily. Fu Shaoping also breathed a sigh of relief, with a gratified smile on his face.
The two put the "Nine Revolutions Resurrection Pill" into a jade bottle and then went to the Chamber of Commerce to submit the task. The deacon at the task posting office took the pill and after a careful inspection, a look of shock appeared on his face: "You two are indeed extraordinary in alchemy skills. This 'Nine Revolutions Resurrection Pill' is not only of perfect quality, but also has experienced the baptism of thunder tribulation, so the efficacy is even better. The task has been completed, and the contribution points have been credited to your accounts."
Fu Shaoping and Nangong Wan checked their identity tokens and found that their contribution points had increased by 150 points. Nangong Wan's eyes flashed with excitement: "Shaoping, the contribution points for this mission have doubled compared to the last time. Our efforts have not been in vain."
Fu Shaoping smiled and said, "Yes, after experiencing the baptism of thunder tribulation, our alchemy skills have also made new breakthroughs."
After Fu Shaoping and Nangong Wan successfully refined the "Nine-turn Resurrection Pill", their desire for a higher realm became stronger. They learned that there was a "Sky Phenomenon Pill" in the Sky Chamber of Commerce, which was a treasure for breaking through the realm, but the contribution points required for redemption were as high as 10,000 points. After discussion, the two decided to accumulate contribution points with all their strength and strive to redeem this pill as soon as possible.
Fu Shaoping said in a deep voice: "The Celestial Pill is crucial for us to break through the realm, but 10,000 contribution points is not easy to obtain. We need to make a detailed plan to complete the task efficiently."
Nangong Wan nodded in agreement: "We can give priority to taking tasks with high contribution points, while improving our skills to ensure the success rate of the tasks."
The two of them came to the task posting place again and carefully screened the tasks with high contribution points. They found that in addition to alchemy and weapon refining tasks, there were also some tasks of exploring secret realms and hunting high-level monsters, which also had quite rich contribution points.
Fu Shaoping pointed to a task and said, "This task requires exploring the 'Netherworld Valley' and searching for the 'Netherworld Grass'. The contribution points are as high as 500 points. Although it is dangerous, we can give it a try."
Nangong Wan looked at the mission description and nodded, "Although the 'Netherworld Valley' is dangerous, we should be able to deal with it with our strength. Moreover, if we can find the 'Netherworld Grass', we can not only complete the mission, but also accumulate materials for alchemy."
After discussing, the two decided to accept the task. They submitted their identity tokens to the deacon, and the task was successfully recorded.
After Fu Shaoping and Nangong Wan were fully prepared, they set off for the "Netherworld Valley". The valley was filled with gloomy air and monsters were rampant. The two moved forward cautiously, always alert to the movements around them.
Fu Shaoping and Nangong Wan stepped into the depths of the "Netherworld Valley". There was howling wind and fog all around them. The air was filled with a suffocating sense of oppression. Suddenly, a low wolf howl came from the front, and then a huge "Netherworld Wolf" slowly walked out of the fog. Its eyes flashed with a dark green light, and it was surrounded by twelve strange halos, each of which represented a magical power, which was overwhelming.
Fu Shaoping looked solemn, and whispered to Nangong Wan: "This Nether Wolf is no small matter. Its twelve magical powers are extremely difficult to deal with. We must go all out and not be careless." Nangong Wan nodded, with a hint of determination in his eyes: "I will assist with the formation to enhance the power of your magical powers. Together, we will be able to defeat it!"
The Nether Wolf launched the attack first. It roared and instantly launched its first magical power, "Nether Ghost Claw". Countless black claw shadows attacked the two from all directions. Fu Shaoping quickly formed a seal and whispered, "Daluo Vajra Seal!" A golden seal condensed in front of him and turned into a huge golden shield, blocking all the Nether Ghost Claws. Seeing this, Nangong Wan immediately cast a formation: "Qian Kun Reverse Chaos Formation!" She waved her hands and countless runes rose from the ground, weakening the Nether Wolf's offensive and providing stronger spiritual support for Fu Shaoping's magical power.
Seeing that the first attack failed, the Nether Wolf activated its second magical power, "Nether Sea of Fire", and the ground instantly ignited with black flames, mixed with corrosive poisonous gas. Fu Shaoping snorted coldly and clasped his hands together: "Prison Heaven Ice Seal!" Chills filled his body, and a huge ice wall rose from the ground, freezing the Nether Sea of Fire. Nangong Wan took the opportunity to strengthen the formation: "Ice Domain!" Her formation increased the power of the ice wall several times, and the Nether Wolf's flames were completely suppressed.
The Nether Wolf roared, and the third magical power "Nether Storm" was activated, and a strong wind mixed with black lightning swept in. Fu Shaoping quickly sacrificed the "Star Scimitar", and the knife light was as bright as the stars, and collided head-on with the Nether Storm. Nangong Wan used the "Star Body Protection Formation" to increase the power of Fu Shaoping's knife light, and the Star Scimitar cut through the storm and approached the Nether Wolf. The Nether Wolf was not to be outdone, and the fourth magical power "Nether Phantom" was activated. Its figure instantly turned into twelve phantoms, and it was difficult to distinguish the real from the fake. Fu Shaoping frowned, and quickly sacrificed the "Twelve Thunder Swords", and shouted in a low voice: "Taiyi Sword Formation!" The twelve swords turned into a sword formation, breaking the phantoms of the Nether Wolf one by one. Seeing this, Nangong Wan immediately cast the "Phantom Destruction Formation" to increase the power of the sword formation to the extreme. The phantom of the Nether Wolf was completely defeated, and its true body was revealed.
The Nether Wolf was cornered, and roared, activating twelve magical powers at the same time, causing the sky and earth to change color. Fu Shaoping took a deep breath and summoned the "Innate Spiritual Treasure Broken Sword", which exuded an ancient and powerful aura. He shouted, "Flying to the sky to subdue the demons!" The broken sword turned into a golden light and pierced the Nether Wolf. Nangong Wan used all her strength to activate the formation: "Subdue the demon formation!" Her formation increased the power of the broken sword to the extreme, and the golden light penetrated the Nether Wolf's body. The Nether Wolf let out a shrill wail, and its body began to disintegrate.
However, the Nether Wolf did not fall down. Its last magical power, "Netherworld Rebirth", was activated, and its body began to recover rapidly. Fu Shaoping's eyes flashed with determination, and he formed seals with his hands: "Summon the Heavenly Dragon God of the Underworld Temple!" A huge dragon shadow descended from the sky, and the dragon's might was so great that it completely suppressed the Nether Wolf. Seeing this, Nangong Wan immediately used the "Heavenly Dragon God Power Formation" to increase the power of the Heavenly Dragon God to the extreme. The Nether Wolf completely collapsed under the dragon's might and turned into a cloud of black smoke and dissipated.
After the battle, Fu Shaoping and Nangong Wan breathed a sigh of relief. Fu Shaoping put away his magical power, looked at Nangong Wan, and smiled: "Thanks to your formation assistance, otherwise this battle would not have been so smooth." Nangong Wan wiped the sweat from his forehead and smiled: "Your magical power is amazing, I am just the icing on the cake. However, this Nether Wolf is indeed powerful. If we hadn't cooperated well, I'm afraid it would be difficult to win."
Fu Shaoping nodded, his eyes firm: "Next, we will continue to work hard and strive to exchange for the 'Tianxiang Pill' as soon as possible." Nangong Wan nodded, with a glimmer of expectation in his eyes. (End of this chapter)