Divine Replication System

Therefore, it would be foolish to delve into its secrets.    

Li Jian continued:    

"The rumors about the East Saint Sect, or rather, the East Righteous Hall, aren't entirely unfounded.    

I wouldn't dare deceive the Hall Master. Within our East Saint Hall's legacy, there are indeed ancient texts that have connections to the Sky Origin Temple, which once reigned supreme over the Tianyuan Continent.    

The origins of these texts are shrouded in mystery; no one knows when they appeared or why they were placed in the Scripture Tower.    

They have been documented there since the earliest records.    

However, some of these texts merely chronicle historical events and information on Secret Realms that have long since vanished.    

Others are too fragmented to be of any use in cultivation.    

Our sect has had its share of prodigies who have managed to distill some essence from these texts, incorporating it into their martial arts or Spell Formations.    

As a result, our sect's protective Spell Formation, as well as certain Inherited Warriors, are somewhat stronger than those of the Canglan Sect, the Elemental Spirit Sect, and the other four major powers."    

Li Jian spoke candidly, careful not to omit a single detail.    

The reason being, after so many years, this information was no longer a closely guarded secret within the upper ranks of the East Saint Sect.    

As long as those in power possess wisdom and the ability to think, and as they interact with other warriors and maintain their networks, absolute secrecy is unattainable.    

Whether deliberately or inadvertently, details will inevitably slip out.    

Over time, it becomes impossible to keep such secrets.    

Even if he remained silent, the higher-ups of other forces might reveal this information to Lin Xuan, either to curry favor and win his approval or to stir up trouble for the East Righteous Hall.    

When that time comes, Lin Xuan might not be so amenable.    

His wrath is something the entire East Righteous Hall may not be able to bear.    

Hence, honesty is the best policy.    

In the face of overwhelming power, all manner of schemes and supernatural threats are as illusory as the moon reflected in water or flowers in a mirror—utterly futile and potentially self-destructive.    

In truth, the existence of these ancient texts is well known to the leaders of the top forces on the Dongyuan Continent.    

Despite the secretive nature of their contents, very little had ever been divulged from within the East Saint Sect. They held these documents in the highest regard and enforced a strict prohibition on their dissemination. Although these texts had not brought about any significant advancements for the sect over the years, the leadership of the East Saint Sect regarded them as a trove of immense treasures. Yet, unlocking these treasures required an individual of exceptional genius and wisdom. If not in their generation, then perhaps in the next, or the one after that. They harbored the conviction that eventually, the East Saint Sect would ascend to become the preeminent power on the continent. This was their heritage, their beacon of hope.    

But today, Li Jian had resolved to surrender these treasures. Concealment was futile, and after years of fruitless investigation, his enthusiasm had waned.    

"Bring everything here," Lin Xuan instructed as he entered the Scripture Pavilion.    

"Understood!" Li Jian quickly ordered his disciples to gather the materials. He then escorted Lin Xuan into the pavilion's largest guest room, where he served him spirit tea and fruits.    

Before long, piles of books and scrolls were delivered—over a dozen stacks in total.    

"Everyone, please leave," Lin Xuan said after sipping the spirit tea, which imparted a refreshing coolness but no further effect. Even at Emperor Level, the tea was no match for Lin Xuan's Half-level Emperor constitution. Preferring solitude, Lin Xuan watched as Li Jian and the others respectfully exited and waited outside.    

Lin Xuan then picked up a booklet and began to skim through it rapidly. Time passed swiftly. With the formidable capacity of his mind, the numerous volumes and scrolls presented no challenge. Within a quarter of an hour, he had set aside the final scroll and reclined in the armchair, eyes slightly closed.    

As anticipated, the bulk of the material consisted of analyses, interpretations, and insights from the East Saint Sect's past elite on ancient texts, along with their own developed martial arts, secret techniques, and spell formations. Yet, for someone of Lin Xuan's caliber, they were of little use. However, he did find intriguing aspects of the East Saint Sect's protective spell formation that warranted further exploration.    

Additionally, there were several incomplete Emperor Level Martial Arts, cultivation techniques, and secret arts.    

Some were not merely Low-grade Emperor Level but likely approached the Middle Grade tier.    

However, due to their severely fragmented state, direct cultivation was not feasible.    

One could only gain insights through deep contemplation, extracting a fraction of their power to enhance the martial arts one was practicing, thus amplifying their potency and elevating their rank.    

Yet, this demanded exceptional perceptiveness and advanced cultivation from the martial artist, not to mention an extensive amount of time.    

For Lin Xuan, such endeavors were rather pointless.    

He had already acquired a substantial collection of high-level Emperor Level Martial Arts and secret techniques.    

He wasn't in need of these few additions.    

For the peak Emperor Level warriors of the Dongyuan Continent, however, they held significant value.    

They offered these warriors, who had reached their limits, a glimmer of hope for further advancement.    

But even so, it was impossible for them to bridge the vast chasm between the pinnacle of Emperor Level and Half-level Emperor status.    

This was partly why the upper echelon of the East Saint Sect boasted somewhat stronger members compared to other factions.    

In the realm of martial arts, these ancient texts were of no use to Lin Xuan.    

Conversely, when it came to Spell Formations, even with their severe incompleteness, Lin Xuan's expertise, which far surpassed Emperor Level, allowed him to distill their essence and enhance his own formation techniques.    

This was indeed a worthwhile gain.    

Moreover, there was an unexpected delight.    

A subtle gleam of excitement passed through Lin Xuan's eyes.    

"A pill formula, no less, and one for Body Refining at that—the Dragon Blood Golden Pill!"    

With a flick of his finger, Lin Xuan produced a palm-sized, gray sheet of paper.    

It had been tucked within a tattered tome on ancient history.    

The material was exceptional, woven from the silk of an Emperor Level Ice Silkworm.    

However, the medicinal ingredients listed were mostly extinct on the Dongyuan Continent.    

Most crucially, the primary ingredient was the stuff of legends—dragon blood.    

Naturally, this did not refer to True Dragon blood, but rather the essence of a demonic beast's blood that carried the True Dragon Bloodline.    

This was precisely why it had been discarded and overlooked here—no one had deemed it of any importance.    

Given these ingredients, especially the dragon blood, it was an impossible task for the Dongyuan Continent to gather them all.    

The medicinal ingredients, including dragon blood, are nearly impossible to gather in their entirety on the Dongyuan Continent. The pill recipe, which is said to benefit those at the Emperor Level and even the Half-level Emperor, would be of great significance if it could be refined. However, its utility is moot if the concoction is unattainable. To make matters worse, the pill recipe is incomplete, lacking essential parts of the refining method and some medicinal components. These omissions are critical, rendering the recipe unfeasible for production on the Dongyuan Continent.    

Yet, for Lin Xuan, who has returned from the Central Essence Continent with knowledge that its capabilities far surpass those of the Dongyuan Continent, the situation presents a different opportunity. As a top alchemist, Lin Xuan might perceive this challenge in a new light.    

Chapter 12 - The Dragon Blood Golden Pill