Soul Transformation via Elixir, or Dan Hun Hua Shen, is a technique for the bifurcation of the soul and the spirit-mind.

This Dan Hun Hua Shen differs from the condensation of a Second Incarnation.

Once a Second Incarnation is successfully condensed, the original soul and the incarnation's soul are indeed separated, but this separation cannot sever the master-servant link between their respective spirit-minds.

Consequently, the incarnation remains subject to the manipulation of the original body, much like a puppet.

Dan Hun Hua Shen, however, is a complete and absolute separation! It is merely a theoretical concept for now; no one has ever managed to put it into practice since its proposal.

The difficulty lies in the extreme prerequisites for applying this technique to another person.

Firstly, the practitioner must possess at least a first-grade Elixir Spirit realm cultivation.

Only upon reaching this stage can one’s spiritual thought condense into an elixir core, and this spiritual thought forming an elixir is merely the most fundamental prerequisite for executing Dan Hun Hua Shen.

Secondly, the recipient must place absolute trust in the practitioner.

This trust cannot be achieved merely through spoken words like, "I trust you." Should even a trace of resistance arise during the process of Dan Hun Hua Shen, it would instantly trigger the annihilation of the soul.

Therefore, this trust must never be coerced in the slightest, nor can it stem from the fear of death.

It must be an unreserved trust originating from the deepest recesses of the heart.

In short, the recipient's trust must be utterly genuine and complete.

Thirdly, the practitioner must, at minimum, be a seventh-grade Spirit Alchemist, and must possess the ability to refine spirit medicines to a one-hundred-percent fusion degree.

This is because during the execution of Dan Hun Hua Shen, the practitioner uses their own spiritual thought as the fire and the recipient's soul as the medicine to refine it into a Soul Elixir.

Lacking the ability to refine spirit medicines to a one-hundred-percent fusion degree, this endeavor would only result in the recipient’s soul perishing.

Meeting these three conditions grants the possibility of attempting Dan Hun Hua Shen, yet the success rate remains only around thirty percent.

After listening to Ge Tian’s explanation, Nie Kong’s expression grew stiff.

Only then did he understand why Tian had worn such a solemn look when mentioning Dan Hun Hua Shen.

The three conditions were indeed more difficult than the last, especially the final one, which even a Medicine King might not achieve.

However, for Nie Kong, they appeared, conversely, easier than the last.

Yet, the very first condition was Nie Kong’s most significant hurdle.

Since Tian could suppress the nascent soul with the “Netherfire Dark Spring” for a period of one and a half to two years, this meant Nie Kong had a maximum of two and a half years, or a minimum of two years, to cultivate.

He could only rely on the minimum of two years.

To advance his cultivation from Spirit Controller first-grade to Elixir Spirit first-grade within two years was not merely difficult; it was a fantasy.

Although Nie Kong had taken only about two years to advance from Spirit Gathering to Spirit Controller, the difficulty of the breakthrough from Spirit Controller to Elixir Spirit was the difference between the dirt and the heavens—they were scarcely comparable.

For the vast majority of Spirit Masters on the Tian Ling Continent, the boundary between Spirit Controller ninth-grade and Void Spirit first-grade was a watershed, but the gap between Void Spirit ninth-grade and Elixir Spirit first-grade was an insurmountable chasm.

Before the Spirit Controller realm, the number of Spirit Masters was enormous, but thereafter, they decreased in a stepped fashion.

Countless Spirit Masters remained stuck between Spirit Controller ninth-grade and Void Spirit ninth-grade their entire lives, unable to make further progress.

Even with the miraculous “Yin-Yang Spirit Devouring Art” and the marvelous spirit phase of the Purple Luo Illusory Spirit Incense, and despite Nie Kong’s unparalleled genius and imposing talent, breaking through from Spirit Controller to Elixir Spirit within two years was as difficult as ascending to heaven.

Conversely, the second condition was comparatively easier, though Nie Kong could not guarantee it entirely.

He knew he was undoubtedly the person Hua Mei trusted the most in this world.

While Hua Yan might also trust him deeply, it could never be without reservation.

Once she discovered that the soul gestating within her was that of the “Fluttering Jade Butterfly Spring,” that level of trust would likely diminish.

It could be said that he was the only suitable candidate to perform Dan Hun Hua Shen on Hua Mei, but Nie Kong was currently uncertain if Hua Mei’s trust in him had reached the level Tian described.

After all, many loving couples, filial father and child pairs, or close friends in this world might not achieve it.

Nevertheless, Nie Kong believed he and Hua Mei could cultivate that level between them.

As for the third condition, which even the Medicine King found unattainable, it was the simplest of the three for Nie Kong.

Back in Jiyang City, Nie Kong had unintentionally refined a bottle of first-grade spirit medicine, the “Spring Return Dew,” to a one-hundred-percent fusion degree.

Now, provided Nie Kong willed it, achieving over ninety-five percent fusion for spirit medicines presented no significant issue.

With further practice, the probability of achieving a one-hundred-percent fusion could likely be raised to a relatively high degree.

“Elixir Spirit…” After a long pause, Nie Kong sighed, a touch of bitterness in his heart.

The method to completely resolve Hua Mei’s soul issue had been provided, but this method not only had an extremely low success rate but also possessed prerequisites that severely eroded one’s confidence.

Yet, this was the only known way to preserve Hua Mei’s original soul.

No matter how arduous, Nie Kong had to attempt it; he could not simply watch as Hua Mei’s soul continued to be devoured by the “Fluttering Jade Butterfly Spring” after two years.

Thinking this, Nie Kong took a deep breath and rallied his spirits.

“Nie Kong, advancing from Spirit Controller to Elixir Spirit within two years—for you, it’s not entirely impossible.” At this moment, Gu Changgong, who had remained silent, suddenly spoke.

“Grandpa Gu, what do you mean?” Nie Kong paused, his eyes instantly lighting up.

Gu Changgong stroked his beard and smiled, “Your spirit art can absorb both vitality and death qi simultaneously for cultivation.

If you could reach an environment where both vitality and death qi are exceptionally abundant and balanced, the speed of your cultivation advancement would absolutely surpass practicing within the Spirit Cultivation Illusory Realm.” “Oh?” Tian blinked his small, bean-like eyes, hearing this method of cultivation for the first time with surprise.

Nie Kong, however, couldn't help but slap his thigh.

In his focus on the difficulty of advancing from Spirit Controller to Elixir Spirit, he had completely forgotten this crucial point! Nie Kong knew that if he could find such a place, he might truly break through to the Elixir Spirit realm in two years.

Seeing Nie Kong’s delighted expression, Gu Changgong said helplessly, “Nie Kong, don't get happy too soon.

I was just speaking hypothetically; finding such an environment on the Tian Ling Continent is no less difficult than you breaking through to Elixir Spirit.

It might be possible if a major war were occurring, but since ancient times, no battle involving armies exceeding two hundred thousand has occurred on the Tian Ling Continent.” “I know.” Nie Kong smiled.

Large battlefields, especially recent ones, could indeed gather vast amounts of death qi.

However, according to Nie Kong’s understanding from his previous life, the death qi formed this way was a non-renewable resource; once absorbed, it vanished.

When Gu Changgong mentioned war, Nie Kong thought of a more suitable location: “Grandpa Gu, have you ever heard of the Fallen Abyss?” “The Fallen Abyss?” Gu Changgong and Tian exchanged glances, clearly hearing the term for the first time as well.

After racking their brains for a moment, Gu Changgong asked suspiciously, “Nie Kong, where did you hear of such a place? Is the environment there suitable for your cultivation?” “I heard about it in the Yin Ruins,” Nie Kong replied with a smile.

“Just as Grandpa Gu said, it possesses not only dense vitality and death qi but also a perfect balance between them.

The ‘Nightmare Spirit Black Demon Vine’ that sealed the ‘Wood Spirit Hall’ is proof of this balance.” “That’s good then,” Gu Changgong breathed a sigh of relief and smiled.

“In Spirit Control City, if anyone can give you the answer to this question, it would only be Ancestor Xuba.

If even Ancestor Xuba doesn't know, perhaps you’ll have to enter the Yin Ruins again.” Nie Kong nodded slightly.

He didn't hold much hope for Ancestor Xuba; to learn the location of the Fallen Abyss, he would likely have to seek out the Wood Ancestor, who was currently in deep slumber.

Thinking of the Ancestral Heaven Divine Luo Tree, Nie Kong’s thoughts raced, and his entire body felt lighter.

With the tension easing, his thoughts cleared, and Nie Kong suddenly said, “Deputy City Lord…” Tian waved his plump, white hands and said with a wide smile, “Little fellow, stop calling me Lord and such.

Call me Grandpa too, just like you call Old Gu!” “Tian… Grandpa Tian?” Nie Kong was a little speechless.

“You just said that during the execution of Dan Hun Hua Shen, the recipient cannot have the slightest resistance.

But Hua Mei has two souls within her body.

Her original soul won't resist, but what if her nascent soul develops the thought of resistance?” Tian laughed casually, “You don’t need to worry about that.

Although the nascent soul is currently dominant between the two, up until now, your little wife’s original soul remains stronger.

As long as your little wife’s original soul is stronger than the nascent soul during the execution of Dan Hun Hua Shen, the latter won't have any influence.” Nie Kong felt a wave of relief, but immediately heard Tian chuckle, “If Dan Hun Hua Shen succeeds, your little wife’s body will contain two independent souls that do not affect each other.

Whichever is stronger will occupy her body.

To return the body solely to your little wife, you would have to extract the other soul.

This is not like condensing a Second Incarnation; stripping it away without harming your little wife will likely require achieving the Spirit God realm.” “What?” Nie Kong’s face darkened.

After all that, Dan Hun Hua Shen still couldn't completely solve Hua Mei’s soul problem; needing to reach the Spirit God realm just to draw out the “Fluttering Jade Butterfly Spring” soul—how easy was that? However, this was within Nie Kong’s acceptable range; at least then, although Hua Mei’s body would house two souls, the “Fluttering Jade Butterfly Spring” could no longer pose any threat to Hua Mei.

Even so, Nie Kong felt a slight, gnawing annoyance.

His eyes darted around, and Nie Kong suddenly grinned strangely, “Grandpa Tian, I said earlier that I would only give you my soul power after I could completely resolve Hua Mei’s soul problem.

It seems now that I must wait until I achieve the Spirit God realm.

At that time, what you receive won't be the soul power of a Spirit Controller, but the soul power of a Spirit God.

Calculated like that, you’re still making out like a bandit.” “Uh?” Tian was instantly dumbfounded.

Seeing Tian’s chagrined expression, Gu Changgong burst into laughter and shouted toward the tent opening, “Girl, you can come in now…”