Preparations Complete

Sigh…

Su Min exhaled deeply, a stream of scorching air escaping her lips. Her room was in shambles—every plant had withered under the intense heat, and parts of the furniture and decorations had carbonized.

The cause?

The weapon hovering before her.

[Vermilion Bird's Flameblade / Nanming Lihuo Sword (High Yellow-tier) (Upgradable)]

Effects:

① Flame Resonance – Perfectly harmonized with the Vermilion Bird's flames, drastically amplifying their destructive power.

② Armor Piercer – Attacks gain enhanced penetration against spiritual defenses.

"It even has a name now, and the effects are fully manifested. Must be because I refined all the materials using the Vermilion Bird's flames (Nanming Lihuo)."

Su Min nodded approvingly at the slender, crimson-hued sword in her hand. These two effects perfectly complemented her acquired divine abilities. Most people's "Heavenly Revelations" granted them cultivation techniques or combat skills.

Hers?

Direct access to divine abilities. While her current acquired abilities couldn't yet compare to innate divine powers, with enough cultivation, they would eventually surpass them. Her chosen path was one of exponential growth—though the early stages were grueling, leaving her combat prowess relatively lacking.

Outside the room…

"Good heavens, how hot is it in there?!"

"Senior fought us barehanded—no weapons, not even her flames unleashed."

"Don't even mention it. The guards are practically melting. It's not even warm out, yet they look like they're in a sauna."

"What is she forging to cause such commotion?"

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"Whatever it is, it's good news for us. Those two old monsters are beyond our capabilities."

A middle-aged voice abruptly silenced the chatter, though tension laced his words.

Inside the room…

"Seems everyone's gathered. My final preparations are complete."

A high-grade Yellow-tier weapon was the best she could obtain at this stage—or for the foreseeable future. Now, all that remained was to wait for the war.

"Ah, right. Almost forgot his weapon."

Su Min strode toward the door, having been so engrossed in her own refinement that she'd nearly neglected her promise. The man outside was probably growing impatient.

"This is the weapon I promised. Take it and—"

Crack!

Before she could finish, the doors gave way under the residual heat, collapsing with a groan. An awkward silence fell over the crowd. But Sect Leader Mo hardly noticed. His eyes locked onto the sword in Su Min's hand, and even before touching it, he was entranced—as if beholding a priceless treasure. Su Min shot him a sidelong glance of mild disgust. "Hmph. Men and their weapons."

Then—

Shiver.

A familiar sensation coursed through her.

"The [Heavenly Dao Insight] is activating again!"

Without another word, she shooed everyone away and retreated to her heat-scorched room. This was unexpected. Her divine ability had been dormant lately—not due to lack of effort, but because her capacity had reached its limit. Any more insights risked overwhelming her. Once she reached Foundation Establishment, the backlog would flood in. But this time…

"It's the [Path of Longevity]!"

Cross-legged on her bed, Su Min closed her eyes as knowledge surged into her mind. Only this path could trigger it now.

[Changchun Gong – First Layer]

Inhale…

She hadn't anticipated her Changchun Gong advancing at this moment.

"Changchun Gong… the art of longevity."

As she meditated on the technique's flow, its nature became clear.

Gentle.

Profoundly gentle—unlike the volatile fusion of fire and wood in her current cultivation method. Its hallmark was endurance: reduced energy consumption and accelerated recovery. A pleasant surprise.

"My sustainability just doubled."

With this, her Vermilion Bird Possession could now last twice as long. As for Tiger Soul Possession?

The cost was always lower—it wasn't the White Tiger, merely its precursor among the Four Symbols. With no outward changes, she could now maintain it indefinitely in late Qi Refining.

"Now, all that's left is the battle."

Her eyes narrowed. Those 200,000 troops had to be nearing readiness. Once she slew those two elders and seized their fire and earth elemental treasures, she could begin her Heavenly Foundation Establishment. But that path was arduous—she'd need prolonged seclusion.

"Once I reach Foundation Establishment, even if the Demon Queen emerges early, they won't be able to kill me. I might even start preparing countermeasures against her."

As the first major boss, Su Min knew the Demon Queen's abilities and weaknesses. But knowledge alone wasn't enough. At Qi Refining, she lacked the qualifications to act. At Foundation Establishment? The real preparations could begin.

Meanwhile, in the Great Wei capital…

"Your Majesty, this is Prince Yong's plea for aid."

"Let Yong handle his own problems."

The Emperor smirked at the letter.

"Let the grasslands and Yong tear each other apart."

"And that alchemist is in Yong's estate, isn't she? If those two old bastards can kill her, all the better."

He glowered at the intelligence report. That woman was a thorn in his side. Even after suffering humiliation at her hands, neither he nor the Demon Queen dared press further. A master alchemist like her?

At her peak, even the Demon Queen would've sought to recruit her. Driving such a figure into outright opposition was unthinkable—especially now, when they lacked the manpower to act.

So for now…

He could only pray those two elders were up to the task.

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