Time slipped away gradually during the refining of the "Sword Immortal Gourd."

    Chen Yun worked tirelessly day and night in the quiet room, utilizing the divine fire to refine magical artifacts.

    Even though he possesses the "Endless Vitality" attribute, he did not continue recklessly refining.

    Instead, before adding new materials, he would pause to think carefully.

    Only after ensuring that no mistakes would occur next did he continue the refining process.

    After all, there were limited materials available. A failure would mean that they would run out.

    How could he not be cautious?

    In addition, the potency of the Hua Shen Tang emerged twice during this period.

    Chen Yun had no choice but to pause to sense the ascending power of the medicine.

    Although the current potency of the Hua Shen Tang is not as fierce as before, he still feels a significant improvement.

    Along with these two bursts of power, Chen Yun realized that he had thoroughly solidified his realm in the Middle Land of Demigods and that his raw power was becoming stronger.

    Following the current trend, it is very likely that he will be able to elevate his power to the late Middle Land of Demigods realm before the remaining potency runs out.

    That is also why he had to pause to think about how to refine it.

    Chen Yun had the opportunity to observe the movements of Huashan Sanlang over these days.

    It's amazing, Huashan Sanlang, relying on the great reputation of Jintian Wang, has truly stirred the entire Imperial Capital.

    Over the past ten days or so, nobles and aristocrats have been coming in a steady stream to "queue up and make appointments" with Huashan Sanlang. Just for the opportunity to have a consultation with this true deity.

    Of course, Huashan Sanlang would not be so bored to agree to any appointments.

    This appointment was privately discussed among the nobles and aristocrats themselves.

    They had arranged it so that those with higher status would go first for a consultation.

    Those with somewhat lower status would have to wait in line.

    As a result, that group of people has already arranged "appointments" all the way into one to two years from now!

    Upon hearing this, Chen Yun truly felt quite speechless.

    It doesn't matter if Huashan Sanlang is not going to stay for long this time.

    Even if Huashan Sanlang is not on a mission, occasionally whimsically descending to the mortal realm to perform tasks such as fortune-telling or divination, he would be bored with it after just a few days. How could he possibly stay for one to two years?

    The only thing that brought him some relief was that Zhu Yanshou and Yang Yuan Guang had successfully booked the twelfth and thirteenth opportunities for divination.

    Today, it just so happened to be the twelfth day, which was now the turn of Zhu Yanshou to consult.

    Chen Yun was at the final stage of refining the "Sword Immortal Gourd," and he needed to absorb the Tai Bai Yuan into it, using it as a carrier for the "Kill" law's power.

    At that time, as long as Chen Yun activated the gourd, the "Kill" law's power would attach to the Tai Bai Yuan, allowing him to attack enemies much faster than usual.

    Exactly because he had reached a crucial step, Chen Yun temporarily halted the refining process, pondering how to ensure success in one go.

    Incidentally, Chen Yun used the "All-Knowing Perspective" to check on the progress of Huashan Sanlang's mission.

    ...

    Street.

    A large crowd of people stood nearby, gathered to watch.

    Zhu Yanshou and Yang Yuan Guang, along with a group of other nobles and aristocrats, had no sense of decorum at all. They sat by the side of Huashan Sanlang, laughing and chatting with him.

    Their attendants were not without chairs or the like.

    It's just that since the sacred one was sitting on the ground, these nobles and officials dared not sit on chairs.

    Zhu Yanshou eagerly looked at Huashan Sanlang and said, "Master Huo, please help me to have a divination."

    Huo is the surname of Huashan Sanlang.

    According to the rumors, Jintian Wang has many different names and titles.

    Zhi Hengyue: "West Mountain Huashan, Zhonghua and Taibai mountains as the secondary. Mountain god name Qiang, taboo."

    Dongfang Shuo's "Shen Yi Jing" also says: The god has the surname Shan, taboo.

    "Longyu He Tu" also says: "West Mountain Huashan King God, surname Gao, given name Yushu." Gao means Huo.

    Chen Yun was not aware of Jintian Wang's real name before.

    Later, when he heard Huashan Sanlang say his surname was Huo, Chen Yun realized that the current true name of the Western Emperor of Mountains might be Huo Yushou.

    Why say "possible"?

    Because there is a mythological legend that says Jintian Wang is Shao Hou.

    The main reason is that Shao Hou is also known as "Jintian Shi," which corresponds to the title of Jintian Wang.

    Just that Shao Hou, in mythological legends, is one of the five heavenly rulers as the White Emperor.

    Therefore, Chen Yun was unsure whether Jintian Wang was really named Huo Yushou, or if he was actually Shao Hou.

    He did not overthink the matter and continued to focus his attention on Huashan Sanlang.

    Huashan Sanlang glanced at Zhu Yanshou and Yang Yuan Guang and yawned, "I'm leaving tomorrow, so I'll finish your last divination today."

    Zhu Yanshou was overjoyed and said, "Thank you, Master Huo."

    Yang Yuan Guang beside him grew anxious, for he was supposed to be next in line for the divination tomorrow.

    Now that Huashan Sanlang is saying he's leaving tomorrow, he's wasted all those days waiting.

    As a result, Yang Yuan Guang gathered courage and wiped his nose with his tears and said, "Master Huo, I have admired you for a long time. Could you stay in the Imperial Capital for two more days so that I may entertain you well?"

    Huashan Sanlang shook his head and sighed, "The people of Qidan are very warm-hearted, and I quite like it here. I'd like to stay for two more days, but military orders cannot be defied. We Seven Saints of Meishan are under the jurisdiction of the Jiang'er Temple, and the Erlang God has business that requires our presence, so we have no choice but to leave Qidan."

    Yang Yuan Guang continued to speak in an extremely sincere tone, trying to please him further: "Master Huo, if you leave tomorrow after helping Zhu Brother finish his divination, would you be willing to visit our home as our guest? Let us show you great respect and hospitality. Please, Master Huo."

    Huashan Sanlang pretended to refuse, "The saying goes that not being wealthy is not a problem, but being unfair is. For these days, I have not visited anyone's house. If I were to go to your home tomorrow, wouldn't that cause jealousy? I know you respect me greatly and have been coming over every day to offer warmth and concern. As a human being, I am still an immortal who hasn't shed the 'person' aspect of my identity. Naturally, I can remember your kindness and won't let you be jealous of me. Otherwise, it might lead to unfounded suspicions."

    Seeing that Huashan Sanlang was willing to go, but worried about his safety, Yang Yuan Guang became even more urgent and hurriedly said, "Sir, I'm not afraid of being suspected. As long as I can spend a few moments more in your company, I wouldn't regret it even if I were to die the very next moment and return to the Underworld."

    Huashan Sanlang blinked and asked, "Are you really not afraid?"

    Yang Yuan Guang said, "I'm not afraid. Please graciously visit my home."

    Huashan Sanlang laughed and said, "Since you have such sincerity, then I'll make the trip."

    Yang Yuan Guang was overjoyed and said, "Thank you, Master Huo. Thank you, Master Huo."

    Zhu Yanshou did not expect Yang Yuan Guang to actually manage to invite Huashan Sanlang over for a visit. He stood there, his eyes wide open in shock.

    He quickly thought it through in his heart, knowing that by now, Huashan Sanlang wouldn't have time to visit his mansion. It would be better to "ride on the coattails" of Yang Yuan Guang's success.

    Zhu Yanshou immediately showed a respectful expression, asking, "Master Huo, I also wish to be near you. Could I please accompany you to visit Mr. Yang's home?"

    Huashan Sanlang chuckled and said, "I'm just going to visit as a guest. How can I make decisions for the host? You'd better ask Mr. Yang."

    Zhu Yanshou quickly looked to his side.

    Yang Yuan Guang, with a lower status and position than Zhu Yanshou, naturally dared not argue.

    He said something flattering: "Master Huo has not opposed, and Master Zhu is so diligent. Let's accompany the esteemed guest together."

    With this statement, all the nobles and officials gathered around became anxious.

    "Master Huo, let us also be able to accompany you for a while longer."

    "Yes, we promise to be quiet and not cause any trouble. As long as we can spend more time with you."

    "Yang brother, may I also visit your residence as a guest?"

    Among these people, there were many relations of the Qidan royal family. Yang Yuan Guang would not dare to offend them, so he had to look at Huashan Sanlang first to ensure that the other had no displeasure. Only then did he agree with great caution.

    Subsequently, Huashan Sanlang calculated a divination for Zhu Yanshou and then, surrounded by the adulation of the crowd like a celestial star, he went to Yang Yuan Guang's mansion.

    ...

    Laojun Guan, still room.

    Chen Yun's eyes flickered slightly as he saw this scene. "In that case, the event should be successful."

    Since the plan was roughly set to succeed, there was no need for him to keep watching anymore.

    Chen Yun turned his attention back to the final step of refining the "Sword Immortal Gourd."

    His hands worked non-stop, concocting spells and incantations using the Qi essence to manifest into being.

    Chen Yun pointed his hand, and the Qi essence-ensnared talismans all fell onto the Tai Bai Yuan.

    In the next moment, Tai Bai Yuan shone faintly, absorbing all the talismans.

    Once done, Chen Yun exhaled sharply, and a stream of Dan fire burst forth instantly, completely enveloping Tai Bai Yuan.

    The terrifyingly high temperature surged through the room, yet Tai Bai Yuan seemed to be immune to melting, regardless of how Chen Yun poured the Dan fire, it did not turn into a "liquid."

    Chen Yun didn't show any surprise. Tai Bai Yuan, as the most deadly energy in the world, inherently has a very solid attribute. It takes a lot of time to refine and create an artifact.

    For an ordinary Xian exponent, they would never have the immense power to support Tai Bai Yuan's "melting" process.

    Chen Yun possesses "endless physical strength," so he naturally wouldn't give up.

    He continuously spat out Dan fire, continuously refining.

    Finally, after an hour, Tai Bai Yuan began to show signs of "melting."

    Chen Yun did not immediately move the melted part; instead, he exerted even more effort to propel the Dan fire.

    For a time, the entire room was dyed red, the intense heat spreading and agitating in all directions. As if the air itself had been ignited.

    Chen Yun was afraid that he might burn down Laojun Guan, so he quickly conjured a talisman to control the scorching heat and prevent it from spreading beyond three feet around him.

    Time passed minute by minute.

    Soon, after four or five hours, the outside world was already dark.

    After so long of Dan fire refinement, Tai Bai Yuan finally completed its "melting."

    At this point, Chen Yun ceased the spurt of Dan fire and instead quickly moved his hands, conjuring one talisman after another, gathering them around the "liquid" Tai Bai Yuan to shape it into a flowing light with eyebrows and eyes, resembling a flying knife.

    This process took another hour.

    Once the exact shape was cast, Chen Yun exhaled sharply, and a large amount of Qi essence burst from his mouth, carrying the flying knife light with eyebrows and eyes into the gourd's mouth.

    The refining process has reached its final and most critical stage!

    Chen Yun dare not relax at all, and had no time to pay attention to the situation with Huashan Sanlu.

    His face showed great gravity, thinking to himself: "As long as this step is done well, the 'Sword Immortal Gourd' will be forged. I hope I won't make any mistakes."

    ...

    The flower blooms in two, each with its own branch.

    The Yang Mansion.

    Huashan Sanlang has been invited to be a guest for six or seven hours.

    Now, the evening banquet in the mansion is at its final stage.

    Huashan Sanlang deliberately acted as if he was half-drunk, shaking his head to refuse Zhu Yanshou's toast and said: "No more, no more. If I drink anymore, I'll be drunk. If Er Lang brother finds out, he'll definitely scold me."

    Huh, he's already a Xian realm cultivator. How could he get drunk?

    That's why he's acting like this, Huashan Sanlu is using the excuse of "being drunk" to leak secrets to everyone!

    Zhu Yanshou dare not urge more drinks, so he took back the cup and forced a smile, saying, "Sir, if you don't want to drink anymore, it's fine. The wine is not good. Drinking too much is harmful to your body."

    "Even if I drink more wine, it won't bother me. I just haven't used my Xuan Mo Gong to sober up," Huashan Sanlang sighed intentionally, "I enjoy the good wine here on earth. Unfortunately, I have to leave tomorrow and will not be able to enjoy it for a while."

    Yang Guangyuan was curious and asked, "Master Huo, you mentioned yesterday that you would be leaving tomorrow. Boldly speaking, where are you and the holy ones like King Chicheng heading?"

    Zhu Yanshou and the other ten or so nobles were all very concerned and looked towards Huashan Sanlu.

    Huashan Sanlang seemed to be really drunk, sighing repeatedly, "The author of this story is unable to provide a clear and accurate answer. Please refer to the original text for more details."

    At this point, he suddenly seemed to come to his senses, waving his hand hurriedly and saying, "Let's not talk about that. Let's not talk about that. Let's keep drinking."

    Yang Yuan Guang, Zhu Yan Shou, and the other ten or so nobles were all stunned.

    They had never expected that Huashan Sanlang was actually the sacred figure invited by Chen Pi to assist in the battle.

    Even more surprisingly, they hadn't realized that Chen Pi's reach was so great, having summoned the Erlang God and all the sacred figures from the Erlang Temple.

    These are not the most important things.

    The most critical thing is that these sacred figures originally wanted to assist the Khitan, but Liu Shi De Guang had no intention of marching south, which led Chen Pi Mr., Erlang God, and others to believe that he has no ambition. Now they may "turn their backs" and support the Jin dynasty in the south!

    This news exploded in the hearts of these officials and nobles like an atomic bomb.

    It's easy to imagine how terrible things would be for the Khitan if the Later Jin received the support of these sacred figures.

    They might not have any possibility of advancing to the central plains anymore, and might even be wiped out by the Later Jin's army, which has significantly increased in strength, attacking from the north!

    Once the Khitan is defeated and their nation destroyed, who would suffer the most but them, these officials and nobles?

    Among these officials and nobles, the most miserable may be those like Yang Yuan Guang and Zhu Yan Shou, who are captured generals. Their families may suffer the most!

    In an instant, Yang Yuan Guang and Zhu Yan Shou, and the others, woke up from their drunken state. They were all sweating profusely!

    They had no desire to continue drinking anymore, wishing to end the banquet immediately and go to the palace to discuss this matter with the emperor. Otherwise, their entire families would face death!

    ...

    On the other side.

    The purple-golden gourd shone with intense purple-golden light.

    Chen Yun's hands formed a talisman so quickly that it was virtually impossible to see with the naked eye.

    Finally, with one spell after another casting onto the outer wall of the purple-golden gourd, the light gradually faded.

    After a moment, the purple-golden gourd returned to its dull, lightless state, no longer emitting any light.

    When Chen Yun's hand stopped moving, a delighted expression appeared on his face, "The 'Sword Immortal Gourd' has finally been refined!"