“Clack, clack…” A torrent of pills rained down from the sky, landing on the plaza and producing a crisp sound like raindrops. Although these pills didn’t quite classify as elixirs, they were condensed from pure energy, and if consumed, would yield significant effects for the human body. Xiao Yan’s figure hovered in the sky, and at this moment, even with his composure, a look of overwhelming joy couldn’t help but appear in his eyes. He had heard that when the pill rain descended and the Mystic Pill was born, such a wondrous spectacle would follow; however, this was the first time he had ever seen it with his own eyes.
“Unexpectedly… I really succeeded.” Catching a pill in his hand, Xiao Yan’s palm trembled slightly. This outcome was simply beyond his expectations. Even with his current abilities, the success rate of refining a Ninth Grade Mystic Pill would be no more than forty percent!
However, this round of pill refinement, to be completely honest, did have an element of luck. A single pill contained the energy of four embryonic pills, which was extremely rare. Each of the four embryonic pills contained different medicinal properties. Though these energies, after being purified by Xiao Yi, largely transformed into pure energy, remnants of their medicinal properties remained. These subtle medicinal properties, along with the energy, were infused into Xiao Yan’s embryonic pill, merging and blending with the intense refining of the Purifying Lotus Demonic Fire, leading to some unforeseen changes. The result of these changes seemed to perfectly mend certain imperfections within the embryonic pill and thus led to the successful refinement…
Each of these coincidences, if missing any one of them, might have resulted in Xiao Yan’s failure, even if he had absorbed the energy of three embryonic pills.
Yet, there was no “if” in the world. The people wouldn’t care about such hypotheticals. What they saw with their own eyes was that Xiao Yan had indeed successfully refined a Ninth Grade Mystic Pill, a feat unachieved by anyone in centuries. Today, it happened right before their eyes…
“Rumble…”
In the sky, thick, dark clouds surged, and black lightning snaked through them like frenzied giant serpents. The imposing heavenly might made many a neck shrink, fearing that the black lightning might strike their heads.
“Bang!”
As the thunderclouds churned in the sky, the massive fire tripod, which spanned hundreds of feet, suddenly trembled. A pillar of light shot up into the sky, and within the light, a faint glow resembling a fetus could be seen…
The enormous light column directly pierced into the midst of the storm clouds under the watchful eyes of all. Instantly, the thunderclouds began to churn violently, and countless black lightning bolts, like enraged black vipers, coiled around the light pillar, then fiercely struck the fetal-like object inside the light.
“Boom, boom, boom…”
Under such earth-shattering bombardment, even the entire mountain of herbs trembled, and the deafening rumbles never ceased.
Xiao Yan gazed anxiously at the fetal orb enduring the fierce onslaught of thunder. Inside that orb resided the Ninth Grade Mystic Pill, which must endure the Heavenly Tribulation to fully emerge. Outsiders could do nothing to assist, and even Xiao Yan could only watch helplessly. Unlike other pills, the Mystic Pill required the power of the lightning to achieve true perfection.
Under Xiao Yan’s tense gaze, instead of breaking, the fetal orb in the light pillar grew even more brilliant. Black lightning arcs flashed continuously on its surface.
“Crack…”
Such fierce bombardment lasted nearly ten minutes, gradually diminishing. Just as the lightning weakened, a faint sound of cracking emitted from the fetal orb, making everyone’s hearts race. They stared intently at the fetal orb, seeing a thin crack spread across its surface…
“Crack, crack, crack…”
With the appearance of the first crack, a chain reaction seemed to occur, and more and more lightning appeared on the fetal orb. Faint threads of light seeped out from the cracks, making the orb resemble a sphere covered with light spines.
“Boom…”
As the cracks continued to spread across the fetal orb, another bolt of black lightning suddenly shot down from the sky, striking the fetal orb with full force. Immediately, the numerous cracks rapidly expanded, and finally, with a loud explosion, the fetal orb burst open. As it shattered, an astonishing medicinal fragrance filled the air, swirling and forming various herb-like shapes, spreading across the sky, appearing immensely strange.
“Shwoosh…”
Just as everyone was lost in the surreal sight, a beam of light suddenly flashed across the sky, speeding towards the mountain of herbs. Behind the light, a dense, almost tangible, pill fragrance wafted.
“That’s the Ninth Grade Mystic Pill… it is trying to escape…”
The moment the light appeared, the crowd erupted. Countless people leaped to their feet, looking at the beam of light with fiery, greedy eyes. Few could remain calm under the enticement of the Ninth Grade Mystic Pill.
“Hmph!”
However, just as some succumbed to greed, a cold snort echoed in the sky, instantly dampening their ardor. They quickly retracted their steps, realizing that trying to snatch the Mystic Pill from the man who defeated the Soul Hall Master was not an easy task.
Suppressing the restless masses, Xiao Yan’s green and red bone wings appeared, and in a flash, he intercepted the fleeing light. He swung his hand back, delivering a massive energy palm strike.
“Yellow Spring Palm!”
A massive energy palm, carrying an intense wind, plummeted from the sky, slamming into the light, shattering the luminescence around the figure. As the light dispersed, a trembling, naked, beautiful female figure appeared in everyone’s sight.
With long, black hair and a delicate, enchanting figure, her large, lovely eyes, filled with terror, gazed pitifully at Xiao Yan, evoking a protective instinct in many.
“Immediately attempting to bewitch upon birth—the Ninth Grade Mystic Pill lives up to its name.”
Xiao Yan looked at the naked, attractive woman with a curious expression, smiling lightly. “Pills have no gender. Your present form should be a recent transformation, yes?”
Upon hearing Xiao Yan, the previously pitiful-looking woman was startled and hastily retreated.
Xiao Yan crossed over, appearing before the woman, and pointed his finger with lightning speed at her forehead, causing a soul imprint to appear. As the seal formed, the woman’s figure trembled and gradually turned illusory, transforming into a round, thumb-sized pill, surrounded by a myriad of fragrances.
Xiao Yan fetched a jade bottle from his ring, set several layers of soul seals on it, and carefully placed the Ninth Grade Mystic Pill inside. This pill contained vast amounts of energy, though it did not know how to use it. Otherwise, even Xiao Yan would have found it difficult to subdue it so easily.
Seeing Xiao Yan stow the pill, many people below showed disappointment, but the man paid them no mind. Turning to Shen Wu, currently engaged in a fierce battle with Bei Wang, Xiao Yan smiled and waved his hand, causing Bei Wang to retreat and float beside him, his gaze indifferent.
“Hehe, thank you for your gift…” Xiao Yan cupped his hands and bowed, smiling at Shen Wu, Shennong Elder, and Huo Wanzhong.
Upon hearing this, Shennong Elder and Huo Wanzhong merely smiled faintly, but Shen Wu’s face twitched. He hadn’t expected that after toiling for days to refine the embryonic pill, he ended up doing Xiao Yan’s bidding!
“Generations always produce extraordinary figures. Young friend Xiao Yan, your mastery of alchemy is truly awe-inspiring. In the world of alchemists, no one can compare to you anymore. The title of the Number One Alchemist is well-deserved.”
Shennong Elder waved his hand, and the green fire sea in the sky turned into a cane, landing in his grasp. Looking at Xiao Yan, he smiled.
“This Yao Chen has truly taught an outstanding disciple. If we had known earlier, we should not have allowed Yao Wanguib to act recklessly…”
The elders of the Medicinal Clan exchanged glances, their faces filled with complex emotions, and they could only sigh quietly. At a time like this, even the proudest couldn’t help but concede.
“Pill Clan Leader Yao Dan, there is still one matter I need to ask for today…”
Xiao Yan looked at Yao Lao and then turned to Yao Dan, cupping his hands.
“Old man knows what you want to say…”
Yao Dan’s expression was also somewhat complicated. He sighed and looked at Yao Lao, saying, “Yao Chen, from today’s events, perhaps you are indeed the most outstanding talent of the Yao Clan. The Ancestral Tablet will follow your lead…”
“Thank you, Clan Leader Yao Dan…”
Yao Lao’s hand trembled slightly, his lifelong wish finally realized. Even with his composure, his heart was brimming with excitement.
“Hehe, Clan Leader Yao Dan, I have a request as well…”
Just as Xiao Yan let out a relieved breath, Shen Wu suddenly spoke with a strange smile in the sky.
“Oh?” Yao Dan’s brows furrowed slightly, and he looked at Shen Wu with a tinge of wariness.
“Go on and speak…”
Seeing this, Shen Wu’s smile became increasingly odd. He licked his lips, and the next words he uttered caused the expressions of everyone from the Medicinal Clan to change dramatically.
“I wish to borrow the Dou Sheng Jade from the Yao Clan, temporarily!”
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