Dark clouds shrouded most of the Upper Realm. The atmosphere gradually became solemn.

“Why did the weather suddenly change?”

Within the Eternal Sect, disciples who were busy or cultivating all looked up in confusion at the approaching dark clouds.

“Boom!”

Lightning shot out from within, briefly illuminating everything.

Jun Changxiao walked out from the main hall, “Thunder’s rolling! Rain’s coming! Bring in the laundry!”

This statement immediately reminded disciples that clothes and bedding were still drying in the courtyard. They hurriedly returned to collect them. The overall style the entire sect presented completely clashed with the solemn atmosphere!

“Elder brother!”

Gu Zhaoxi approached, frowning, “The situation seems a bit ominous.”

“It’s just rain. What’s ominous about it?”

In the high martial world, abnormal weather was very common. Never mind rain—even if it was a clear sunny day suddenly snowing, hailing, or even raining profound stones, Jun Changxiao wouldn’t find it strange.

Gu Zhaoxi said, “Hard to say.”

His situation was similar to Tonggu Zhenren’s—constantly uneasy, always feeling something bad was about to happen.

“Don’t overthink it.”

Jun Changxiao patted his shoulder, “Once the First Transformation Quick-Success Pill is refined, you’ll have to help elder brother test the medicine properly.”

“…”

Gu Zhaoxi said, “Is there any danger?”

“Little brother.”

Jun Changxiao said seriously, “You must believe in Hall Master Wei and Hall Master Miao’s abilities.”

Gu Zhaoxi inwardly collapsed, “Could the unease rising in my heart not be due to weather changes, but related to the pills?”

—

Medical Hall.

Old Wei shook his head, “Many medicinal materials recorded in the pill formula existed a hundred thousand years ago. Now they’re all extinct.”

“Can we find substitutes?” Jun Changxiao said.

The world had countless medicinal materials. Perhaps there were some with similar properties, or distant relatives.

“This…”

Old Wei said, “That depends on Hall Master Miao.”

Having him cultivate toxic medicinal materials was no problem, but in terms of expertise, he definitely couldn’t compare to the poison-playing Miao Saifeng.

“Smack!”

In the Poison Refining Hall, thick ancient texts were placed on the table one by one.

Miao Saifeng crossed her arms, “Through my comparison during this period, I’ve found dozens of medicinal materials that can be used as substitutes.”

“Professional!”

Jun Changxiao gave a thumbs up.

“However.”

Miao Saifeng said seriously, “These medicinal materials are too toxic. If fused into pills and consumed, one would definitely die on the spot.”

As she said this, Gu Zhaoxi, who had returned to his quarters, involuntarily shivered, thinking inwardly, “That sense of unease grows stronger!”

“Would high realm consumption also result in death?”

“Yes!”

“…”

Jun Changxiao stroked his chin, “Even if it can’t be used for disciples’ realm advancement, it can still be used as poison.”

When facing enemies, Dog Sheng wouldn’t care about methods.

Of course.

If the First Transformation Quick-Success Pill really became poison, strong experts definitely wouldn’t foolishly eat it either, so he still hoped it could fulfill the function of advancing realms.

This was a technical challenge requiring time to research.

Like making the Dark Destruction God controllable by the soul, it similarly required absolute technical improvements.

“Argh argh!”

In the Formation Hall, Old Man Taixuan clutched his hair, roaring, “My head’s about to explode from thinking!”

“Sigh.”

Zhen Dejun shook his head helplessly.

As collaborative research technical personnel, if not for the hair growth potion, his hair would have fallen out from excessive brain use long ago.

“Grand Elder.”

Shangguan Xingyao said, “Since the Sect Master said the Soul Tempering Sacred Heaven Technique can allow souls to leave the body, why don’t we wait for someone to succeed in cultivation before making improvements?”

“Right!”

Old Man Taixuan slapped his forehead, “How did I not think of that!”

He was currently completely relying on feelings to blindly grope around. If someone could achieve soul separation and cooperate with research, they’d definitely find the key point.

Jun Changxiao had already distributed the Soul Tempering Sacred Heaven Technique. Disciples were all working hard to cultivate it, but this kind of soul-strengthening martial art was quite profound. Understanding it to great accomplishment also required time.

—

In the room.

He Wudi sat cross-legged on the bed, successfully circulating the Soul Tempering Sacred Heaven Technique formula.

He’d been cultivating this martial art for several days now. Each time he gained understanding, it felt like pushing open the door to a new world.

It wasn’t that he hadn’t cultivated soul-type mental methods before, but they were difficult to compare with the Soul Tempering Sacred Heaven Technique, so he firmly believed it must be related to the Seven Profound Sacred Sovereign!

Ye Xingchen was also cultivating.

This mental method focused on strengthening the soul, so the ultimate beneficiary wasn’t just him alone—it also included Ah Niu’s soul hidden in the deepest place.

Of course.

After Jun Changxiao finished handling sect affairs, he would also cultivate the Soul Tempering Sacred Heaven Technique. After all, current realm advancement focused more on the soul. Otherwise, even fighting with the physical body, one might carelessly be affected by true spiritual power.

“Splash splash!”

Rain fell outside.

The rainfall wasn’t heavy, but sustained. It would probably rain for several days.

More and more dark clouds drifted from afar, like thousands of troops and horses. Most disciples chose to cultivate or work indoors, so the Eternal Sect shrouded in darkness appeared exceptionally quiet.

—

“Whoosh!”

In a dark environment, a pair of eyes suddenly opened, emanating endless fury and killing intent, transmitting a low, sinister voice, “Since that girl is an Eternal Sect disciple, this seat will make that sect cease to exist!”

Who was this?

The Demon Ancestor who revived not long ago.

The demonic body that belonged to him was intercepted and seized by a young girl. Even while secluding to heal, he couldn’t swallow this grievance, so he absolutely had to snatch it back!

An eternal contract had already been signed—how to snatch it?

Very simple. As long as that girl perished, the constitution would enter an ownerless state. As the previous owner, he could easily inherit it.

“Heed my command.”

The Demon Ancestor’s voice was cold and sinister, “Spread the news.”

“Yes!”

Four black-robed elders received the order and left the secret chamber.

“The Ten Great Immortal Sects should be extremely wary of this seat’s Innate Sacred Demonic Body. If they learn a girl obtained it, they’ll definitely try every means to eliminate her. Kekeke!”

—

Outside.

Dark clouds still shrouded half the Upper Realm.

“Old friend.”

Tonggu Zhenren standing in the cave mansion said gravely, “The sense of unease grows stronger!”

“…”

Qiye Zhenren collapsed, “What disaster could occur to make you so anxious for several days?”

“Flutter flutter!”

“Flutter flutter!”

Just then, an immortal crane flew over, shaking off rainwater and transmitting the intelligence it obtained to its master.

“This is bad!”

Qiye Zhenren’s expression changed drastically, “Something big happened!”

Tonggu Zhenren’s heart skipped a beat, “What big thing happened!”

“Your disciple’s sect has a disciple who obtained the Innate Sacred Demonic Body! The entire Upper Realm is discussing it now!”

“Ah?”

Tonggu Zhenren first widened his eyes, then clutched his chest, “This strong unease these past days actually came from that guy again!”

“A hundred thousand years ago, the Demon Ancestor relied on the Innate Sacred Demonic Body to fight evenly with the Ten Great Immortal Sects. Now that this constitution has reappeared in the world, they definitely won’t tolerate its existence. I’m afraid… Hey! What are you doing!”

“Nonsense!”

“Of course going to the Eternal Sect!”

“Whoosh!”

Tonggu Zhenren had already flown away from the Ultimate Dao Cave Mansion. Qiye Zhenren hurriedly followed, simultaneously not forgetting to contact good friends. After all, once the Ten Great Immortal Sects obtained the news, they’d definitely march on Phoenix Roost Immortal Mountain. The situation would absolutely be much more serious than when various clans surrounded them before!