NOVEL WEB Chapter 35: **Chapter 35: Data Stream Alchemy**
**Chapter 35: Data Stream Alchemy**
Although Su Chen had visited the Alchemy Hall at Danyang Peak several times, each visit left him awestruck by the bustling scene.
The term "bustling" wasn't limited to the vibrant atmosphere—it extended to the striking visuals of the hall.
In this place, the fire truly reached for the heavens.
At the center of the massive hall stood a fire pool that resembled a volcanic crater. Golden flames surged and danced within it, radiating waves of intense heat.
This fire pool wasn't merely decorative; it served a vital purpose.
Around it were numerous alchemy furnaces, each attended by alchemists channeling the earth's fire into their furnaces to refine elixirs.
To describe the scene as "teeming with activity" would be an understatement. The flames from the fire pool seemed poised to pierce the sky.
The use of earth fire for alchemy wasn't just a distinctive trait of Danyang Peak; it was the essence of its identity.
The "Dan" in Danyang Peak represented its core—the numerous alchemists who called it home. The "Yang" referred to the Yangming Earth-Fire that burned beneath the peak.
While using earth fire to refine elixirs was inherently risky, it greatly improved the success rate of creating potent elixirs. Ordinary flames couldn't guarantee the removal of impurities in spiritual herbs. Only rare and powerful spiritual fires, like the Yangming Earth-Fire, could ensure purity.
This reliance on earth fire created a unique sight: hundreds of alchemists, all gathered around the fire pool, refining their elixirs in synchrony.
Although Su Chen didn't need to rely on the Yangming Earth-Fire for alchemy, as an outer disciple, he didn't own an alchemy furnace.
Every time he needed to refine pills, he used the free furnaces provided by the alchemy hall.
After all, owning an alchemy furnace was a luxury that could cost thousands—sometimes tens of thousands—of spirit stones. It was far beyond his means, especially since he had to save his limited spirit stones for purchasing medicinal herbs.
It was no secret: being an alchemist was expensive.
After waiting in the hall for a while, Su Chen finally found an empty furnace.
He approached it quickly and retrieved the materials required to refine the Qi Gathering Pill from his storage bag.
The process of refining the Qi Gathering Pill wasn't overly complicated. The most critical ingredient was the Lingxi Immortal Grass.
The Lingxi Immortal Grass was a fragile spiritual herb, and its essence extraction was an unforgiving process.
Even the slightest mistake in temperature control could destroy the grass entirely.
Thus, the most challenging aspect of refining the Qi Gathering Pill lay in the first step: extracting the medicinal essence. This step was foundational, not only for this elixir but for nearly all others.
There was a reason Danyang Peak used the Qi Gathering Pill as an alchemy assessment for outer disciples.
Successfully refining it indicated mastery over the basics of alchemy.
Even though Su Chen had refined the pill before, the process still made him nervous.
After all, he wasn't just refining elixirs—he was refining his spirit stones.
"Ten low-grade spirit stones are required to buy one set of materials for refining Qi Gathering Pills. One set can yield 10 to 15 pills at most," Su Chen muttered to himself.
"With my monthly income of 50 low-grade spirit stones, I can only afford five attempts per month."
"If I succeed even once, I'll break even. But with each additional success, the profit grows significantly."
Taking a deep breath, Su Chen raised his hand.
Whoosh!
A stream of Purple Cloud Divine Fire burst forth from his palm, instantly igniting the Qingxuan wood beneath the alchemy furnace. A roaring flame quickly sprang to life.
In moments, the bronze furnace turned a fiery red as its internal temperature climbed steadily.
Su Chen began adding the medicinal ingredients.
But then, something unexpected happened.
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[Qi Gathering Pill]
Flame Completion: 50%
Refining Completion: 0%
Fusion Completion: 0%
Skill Bonus: 10%
Current Success Rate: 23%
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Alchemy can be digitized?
Su Chen froze as a virtual alchemy panel appeared before him.
In his moment of distraction, he lost control of the furnace's temperature.
The sudden fluctuation caused the values on the alchemy panel to drop.
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[Flame Completion: 25%]
[Current Success Rate: 17%]
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Does 'Flame Completion' represent the optimal temperature for refining the Qi Gathering Pill?
Watching the constantly changing data, a realization began to dawn on Su Chen.
Determined to test his theory, he spent the next hour experimenting with the alchemy panel's guidance.
Bang!
A small explosion burst forth from the furnace, signaling a failed attempt.
Yet, instead of being discouraged, Su Chen's expression was one of excitement.
Through his failed attempt, he had decoded the alchemy panel's purpose:
- Flame Completion: The ideal temperature for refining specific ingredients.
- Extraction Completion: The degree to which medicinal essences are successfully extracted.
- Fusion Completion: The precision of combining ingredients into a cohesive pill.
- Skill Bonus: A numerical reflection of his proficiency in basic alchemy, contributing to the overall success rate.
These metrics transformed the once intangible, experience-based process of alchemy into a measurable and data-driven approach.
With this newfound understanding, Su Chen decided to follow the data entirely during his second attempt.
Another hour passed.
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[Qi Gathering Pill]
Flame Completion: 70%
Refining Completion: 70%
Fusion Completion: 70%
Skill Bonus: 10%
Current Success Rate: 80%
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Success!
As the alchemy process concluded, Su Chen eagerly opened the furnace.
Inside lay eight perfectly round, gleaming Qi Gathering Pills.
Using his spiritual power, Su Chen carefully retrieved the pills, his heart brimming with excitement.
The 80% success rate didn't merely refer to the likelihood of refining a batch of pills—it indicated that 80% of the materials had been successfully converted into elixirs.
If he could increase the success rate to 100%, he could extract the maximum value from his materials every time, without wasting a single spirit stone.
This digitized alchemy panel didn't just simplify the process; it significantly enhanced Su Chen's efficiency and success rate.
He wasn't just refining pills anymore; he was creating spirit stones.
With this data-driven method, Su Chen envisioned a future free of elixir shortages.
At that moment, he felt as though a vast, sunlit path had opened before him.
Choosing the alchemist's path was undoubtedly the right decision!
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