Chen Nan had no other choice.
Because after the pills in the Yan State Cauldron were depleted of the Flame Emperor's vital essence, they would then, imperceptibly, consume the Flame Emperor's soul.
Therefore, forcibly replenishing it with his own blood transferred all the risk onto him.
Of course, he was also uncertain if his blood could truly refine a detoxification pill.
"Pale golden blood?" Lin Yan gulped.
Jiang Tongtian also felt a colossal wave rise within him, his lips twitching as he said, "I've read in ancient texts that when blood turns golden-red, it signifies becoming a sage. Those with pale golden blood have the potential to become saints."
Lin Yan tried to calm his emotions. "Calm down, calm down. This fellow is the sole Grandmaster of Three Arts in the immortal realm. Furthermore, he commands four laws. And the Six Paths of Reincarnation. Isn't it only a matter of time before such a person becomes a saint? Why should we be so surprised?"
Jiang Tongtian felt Lin Yan's words held much truth. He then asked, "Why has the cauldron suddenly gone silent?"
The Yan State Cauldron was silent, like an empty vessel.
Lin Yan's face turned ashen, a sense of foreboding washing over him. "Could it be that the alchemy failed?"
*Boom!*
In an instant, a multi-colored auspicious cloud erupted above the Yan State Cauldron. Radiant light ascended, enveloping the sky, appearing dreamlike and ethereal.
Countless people revealed excited smiles. After all, they had been in pain and torment since the extraterrestrial Geng Metal fell. The glow above their heads was now like a rainbow after the rain, offering them a glimmer of hope.
The next moment, a five-colored auspicious glow descended into the cauldron like a waterfall, accompanied by sounds like surging waves. A refreshing medicinal aroma permeated the air, bringing a sense of exhilaration.
Subsequently, a crimson pill slowly floated into mid-air. The pill bore nine pill patterns, each resembling a soaring dragon suspended in the sky.
"The pill is formed, it's formed!" Lin Yan exclaimed with excitement.
Jiang Tongtian marveled, "Incredible, truly incredible. I never expected Grandmaster Chen to refine a top-grade pill. The title of Alchemy Grandmaster is truly well-deserved."
Chen Nan sighed softly, his tone filled with disappointment. "But... it's still an immortal pill, it didn't reach divine quality."
Lin Yan and Jiang Tongtian were rendered speechless. *Listen to this.* He had actually refined a top-grade pill, and he was still unsatisfied? This was truly boasting to the extreme.
Chen Nan handed the pill to Lin Yan, speaking earnestly, "Prime Minister Lin, have your people gather the civilians around Fangzhou City in batches. Have them dissolve this pill and take it." "You understand what 'gather in batches' means, don't you?"
"I don't understand, I understand nothing..." Lin Yan felt like cursing. He was the Prime Minister of Yan Country, and he needed this man to instruct him? This was going too far.
Chen Nan continued, "Gather those confirmed to have the Dragon Plague together, and administer the medicine sequentially based on the severity of their condition. Next, treat those not infected with the Dragon Plague. This will minimize casualties."
Lin Yan rolled his eyes. *Hmph!* *Is that all? If you hadn't said it, I would have thought of it myself.*
"Grandmaster Chen, His Majesty has fallen into a coma. When will he awaken?" Jiang Tongtian asked with concern.
"If you were to shout in his ear that the demons are attacking, I guarantee he'd wake up immediately," Chen Nan replied nonchalantly. The Flame Emperor had only lost too much blood; there were no other serious effects. He would wake up on his own after a sleep.
"Let him sleep a little longer," Jiang Tongtian sighed. When that extraterrestrial Geng Metal fell, it was equivalent to humanity and the demon race officially going to war. From this day forward, it was likely that war would rage endlessly, bringing no peace.
The Flame Emperor slept for ten days. By the time he awoke, the Dragon Plague had been resolved. All the aftermath work was proceeding in an orderly fashion.
"Heaven blesses my Yan Country!" the Flame Emperor exclaimed. "Fortunately, my sworn brother assisted. Otherwise, the demon race's plan would surely have succeeded. At that time, there would have been widespread devastation and ruined landscapes." He sighed, "Alas!"
Lin Yan couldn't help but ask, "Your Majesty, why do you sigh?"
The Flame Emperor explained, "My sworn brother Chen first saved thirty million people in Xingu City, preventing them from a catastrophic disaster. He then helped my Yan Country defeat the Snow Country's envoy, making my Yan Country's prestige shake the immortal realm. Now, he has resolved the crisis in Fangzhou City, not only protecting my Yan Country's destiny but also dismantling the demon race's plan to invade the human race. To call him a hero of all humanity would not be an exaggeration. Yet, I do not know how to reward him."
The Flame Emperor considered the opportunity to enter the Land of Fortune to be the most precious thing he possessed. After Chen Nan saved Xingu City, he had considered giving him that opportunity, but Chen Nan refused, as he had already entered. One could only enter the Land of Fortune once.
The Flame Emperor suddenly proposed, "How about this? My little daughter is also of marriageable age. Perhaps we could form an even closer bond through marriage?"
Chen Nan's mouth twitched. "I consider you an elder brother, and you see me as a son-in-law?"
The Flame Emperor chuckled sheepishly. "But I truly don't know how to reward you."
Chen Nan said, "How about this, let's have a fight."
The Flame Emperor paused, unable to help but ask, "Is that necessary?"
Chen Nan looked to the west and murmured, "I'm going to the Central Continent."
The Flame Emperor's heart trembled. "So, your target is the Human Emperor?"
"Yes," Chen Nan replied. "Therefore, I want to know the gap between him and me."
*Bang!*
The Flame Emperor, enraged, kicked Chen Nan into the air. "Damn it, you're using me to measure the Human Emperor's strength? Do you know how excessive that is!" The Flame Emperor had lost once in his life, but that single defeat had bothered him for many years. While he had come to terms with it, Chen Nan using him to gauge the Human Emperor's power still displeased him greatly.
Taking a deep breath, the Flame Emperor said, "Forget it, forget it. Since you wish to spar with me, I shall grant your wish. Make your move. Let me see your strength."
"Alright." Chen Nan's eyes blazed with brilliance. He believed that after acquiring the Geng Metal law, his strength had greatly increased. Now, he could even physically kill a Level Six or even Level Seven Immortal Emperor. If he were to employ the power of laws, his strength should increase further, possibly allowing him to contend with Level Eight or even Level Nine Immortal Emperors. However, he was unaware of the exact gap. Now was the time to test his strength.
Instantly, he unleashed his Eternal Domain to its utmost, covering ten thousand meters of the surrounding void. This was somewhat exaggerated, but Chen Nan had spent twenty thousand years cultivating in the sixth level of the Immortal Mansion while the Flame Emperor was unconscious. His Eternal Domain had seen astonishing improvement.
Eternal thought, time stood still. But a blazing flame erupted from the Flame Emperor, igniting the void behind him and transforming it into a sea of fire.
Chen Nan was greatly surprised. "Why can you ignore my Eternal Domain?"