The Shining Star Above The Heaven

"At least you have the conscience to realize that you are among the people who made this universe suffer, and you feel guilt. I know that many of you do not feel that way and even take pride in what their ancestors or their gods did," the avatar said.

Everything that the old man said to him was genuine. This gave him a good impression of the old man.

"Just tell me everything you know regarding my questions. I keep my word. I will spare you if you do that," the avatar continued.

The old man sighed before he started to tell him what he knew regarding the strength and details of the temple in the Heavenly Temple Domain and the surrounding areas of the Central Region of Heaven.

After a few minutes of explanation, the avatar nodded in understanding.

"But once again, that is what I know. Because I spend most of my time concocting pills here, I do not know the latest developments of the powers. Like I said, if you want exact details, then you have to search the temple master’s room for the documents that contain them," the old man said.

The avatar observed the old man for a moment.

"Do you know that you have already betrayed Avergis by telling me that? There is no turning back for you."

He then shifted his gaze to the woman.

"And you too, woman."

Without changing his expression, the old man replied.

"I know, and that is what I want. I just want to follow what my heart tells me. The regretful feeling that I have carried all this time is enough to make me choose this decision. At least it gives me peace of mind."

There was no ripple in his eyes. It was as though he was ready for everything he would face in the future.

"I am not afraid to follow my master. Everything I have is thanks to Master. Because of him, I became what I am today. His principles are my principles," the woman said with no less conviction.

The avatar looked at the woman before returning his gaze to the old man.

He thought that to make sure there would be no problems in the future, he could not simply let them go without taking some measures.

He considered placing the Everlasting Demonic Follower on them.

However, he dismissed the idea because he did not know whether Avergis would sense it if he cast that slave seal on his followers within this domain. He was still wary of Avergis’ senses. Moreover, this domain was the place where Avergis’ influence was strongest besides the Central Region of Heaven.

After thinking for a moment, he decided to use another method.

"I have seen your conviction and belief. When the time of judgment comes for all invaders, which will not be long from now, I will show some leniency toward both of you," he said to them.

The old man was confused, but hearing the words time of judgment gave him a bad premonition. His body tensed. He felt that something big would befall the entire Second Heaven.

The avatar then took out two grey pills from his storage ring and injected his energy into them before forcing the old man and the woman to swallow them. He helped them swallow the pills by using his control over energy.

They felt unsettled at having to swallow the pills, but there was nothing they could do except swallow them.

After the avatar finished making them swallow the pills, he took out a small bottle, opened the lid, and held it close to the old man’s nostril for him to inhale the fragrance from it. He did the same to the woman.

After ten seconds, the old man and the woman’s bodies twitched, and finally they could move again. They instantly sat down and checked their bodies by moving their arms and legs.

"The two pills that I fed to both of you are special pills that will act like a gu. They will activate the moment before either of you tells others about my existence. At that time, you will die an excruciating death."

Hearing that, the old man and the woman were astonished. There were pills that could have such an effect? Pills that could activate based on a person’s words or the intent behind them? How could pills like that be made?

That kind of effect was more suited to a gu, but this was the first time they had heard that pills could also be used in such a manner.

They looked at the masked man and wondered how the rebel group could make this kind of pill. As alchemists, they were intrigued and wanted to learn about it.

The old man, despite already saying how ready he was for death to come to him, showed an interested expression as though he had found a rare treasure and wanted to gain it.

The avatar, who saw the old man’s expression, could sense his feelings and could not help but feel amused. The old man who was not afraid of death now looked as though he had found something that made him want to live another day.

’Well, in the end, he is still like any passionate alchemist. Always wanting to learn about new pills and the knowledge behind them,’ the avatar thought.

The pills themselves were among the countless pills that Hanlie had left behind for him. He had also been astonished by their effects the first time he learned about them.

But, he was not surprised that Hanlie could create such unique pills with his knowledge and capability to create all kinds of pills.

There were even other pills with effects far more absurd than the pills he had just fed to the old man and the woman.

The avatar could make the same pills since he knew the method from all the knowledge that Hanlie had left in his library. All the herbs needed were also available, as Hanlie had left countless treasured herbs inside his treasure vault.

It was just that the avatar had never tried to concoct them.

"What is your name?" the avatar asked the old man.

"I am Alcraz Ervalias, and my disciple here is Yui."

The avatar nodded.

"I heard earlier that you were looking for Seven Color Honeylocust after obtaining Celestial White Ginseng. As far as I know, that combination is used to concoct the Celestial Root Pill. Do you want to concoct that pill, or are you trying to make some other pill that I do not know of?"

Alcraz and Yui were surprised, but then Alcraz sighed.

"Well, I suppose the rebel group has a lot of knowledge for knowing about the Celestial Root Pill. Yes, I am trying to concoct the Celestial Root Pill, the miraculous pill that is said to strengthen the cultivation foundation of cultivators above the Immortal Realm and heal soul injuries."

The avatar frowned.

"Do you know the requirements to concoct this pill? Don’t you know that to concoct this pill, the alchemist must have a cultivation above the Immortal Realm to ensure the successful creation of the pill? Anyone below that level will have their energy drained before they even reach the actual concoction process," he said.

Alcraz sighed and nodded.

"I know that. According to the ancient records that I found in one of the ancient ruins, there is indeed such a requirement. That is why I have already made preparations. I prepared a special place to concoct this pill, and that place is rich in heaven and earth energy. There is also a formation that will support me and lessen the burden caused by my lack of energy."

"Why do you seem so hellbent on creating this pill? We are talking about rare herbs here. It would truly be a pity if they were destroyed because of a failed concoction. It is much better to use those herbs to create other pills that are more suitable for your level," the avatar said.

"Well, this is my effort to save someone. You could say that this is my selfish desire. There is someone who needs this pill, as I believe it is the most suitable pill to heal his soul injuries and strengthen his body. He is someone I respect greatly, so every effort is worth it to save him," Alcraz said.

"Someone’s injury?" the avatar said, raising his eyebrows.

"Did this person come from the higher heavens?"

Alcraz nodded. "Yes. Oh, and this person has an origin from this universe."

The avatar widened his eyes in surprise. "What?"

Just from his voice, Alcraz knew that the man in front of him was surprised. He smiled and nodded.

"Yes, you heard right. The person I tried to save is someone who has an origin from this universe and possesses strength beyond the Immortal Realm. He is also another major factor that made me develop sympathy for the people of this universe and those who stand up to fight against my people."

The avatar narrowed his eyes.

"What is his identity?"

"Well, I do not know his name or the exact place where he came from, he never told me his name but he told me that he came from the higher heavens. I met him by chance when I was looking for herbs in the Retutas Desert in the western region of the Heavenly Temple Domain."

Once again, the avatar was surprised after hearing this new information.

"There is someone who originated from this universe and came from the higher heavens, yet stayed inside this domain? Does the temple know about his existence?"

This was something that even the resistance group did not know.

Alcraz shook his head.

"No, only my disciple and I know about his existence. If the temple knew about him, I do not doubt that they would capture him since he came from the higher heavens and even stayed inside this sacred domain."

The avatar thought for a moment before speaking.

"Could you bring me to this man? I would like to meet him."

Alcraz nodded.

"Of course. I will bring you there later."

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