The elder pharmacist’s words, filled with a grim and furious undertone, naturally did not escape Xiao Yan’s perception. For a moment, he was taken aback and cautiously asked in his heart, “Teacher, what’s wrong?” A deep breath was heard in his mind, and then the pharmacist’s forcibly suppressed, emotion-laden voice emerged: “Nothing… Let’s watch for now. There are some things I will tell you later. It’s too early to tell you now.” After saying this, the pharmacist fell into silence. Xiao Yan was slightly stunned, but he silently nodded and did not say anything more. He raised his head and gazed at the pill that the pharmacist called the “Yin-Yang Mystic Dragon Pill.”
Although many people in the room did not know the exact details of this pill, they could vaguely sense its extraordinary nature from the golden light that had shone earlier. As a result, they all couldn’t help but show expressions of desire.
Compared to those who didn’t understand the effects of the pill, the forces in the front, such as the Blood Sect, suddenly became excited.
Some strong figures, due to their emotional fluctuations, even caused their internal battle energy to overflow uncontrollably.
On the crystal platform, the auctioneer slowly scanned the shocked faces, and then he smiled with satisfaction. Pointing at the golden pill, he said with a smile, “Ladies and gentlemen, this is the highlight of our auction: the Seven-star Pill, Yin-Yang Mystic Dragon Pill!”
With the auctioneer’s words, the entire venue fell silent for a moment before being filled with a deafening commotion and gasps of amazement.
Pairs of red eyes, with rapid breathing, were fixed on the golden pill. A Seven-star Pill? Such a high-level pill was something that most people in the room had never seen in their lifetimes. Now, a high-level pill that only existed in rumors was right in front of them; how could they not be excited and lose control?
“Ha ha, perhaps many people haven’t heard of the name of this pill.” Seeing the confusion in some people’s eyes, the auctioneer explained with a smile, “The Yin-Yang Mystic Dragon Pill is ranked at the seventh star. To refine this pill, one needs the cores of two dragon-type magical beasts that have been dead for no more than seven days, and the core’s rank must be at least sixth-tier…”
This statement made some of the confused people instantly horrified. Two sixth-tier cores that had died within seven days were equivalent to two Battle Emperor experts, weren’t they?
“It is said that when this pill is refined, a celestial phenomenon appears. The yin and yang dragon souls rise from the cauldron, intertwine, and finally form the pill body…” The auctioneer smiled and, while explaining, even his eyes showed a hint of enthusiasm. “The effect of the Yin-Yang Mystic Dragon Pill is not to directly enhance one’s strength, but rather… to break through and stand again after breaking!”
“Break through and stand again?” Xiao Yan was startled, frowning tightly.
“If someone takes this Yin-Yang Mystic Dragon Pill, then in the future, when they are seriously injured or near death, if they are lucky, this thing can give them the opportunity to break through and stand again. What I mean by ‘break through and stand again’ is to break free from the constraints of the past, allowing one to transform like a butterfly, whether it’s the body, the soul, or the battle energy, all advancing to a higher level!” The auctioneer said with a smile, “In other words, whoever consumes this pill, even if they suffer a deadly injury in the future, they need not worry about their life, because this might be an opportunity for a complete transformation!”
“Perhaps many people are a bit unclear about the boundaries of this complete transformation. I’ll explain it in detail,” the auctioneer said with a light laugh. “I’m sure everyone has heard of the name of the Wind Venerable, Ancient Ling, right?”
“Hmph, that’s a famous peak expert on the continent, a Dou Zun-level expert. Back then, he single-handedly destroyed eight major forces on the continent in just three days. Such a shocking achievement, how could anyone not know his name?”
The auctioneer’s question was met with some disdainful looks. “Wind Venerable, Ancient Ling?” Hearing this somewhat unfamiliar name and the jeers around him, Xiao Yan silently etched it in his memory. A Dou Zun-level expert was still far too distant for him.
“Since everyone knows the name of the Wind Venerable, you should also know about the great battle between Great Lord Ancient Ling and his archenemy before he became a Dou Zun. In that battle, although Great Lord Ancient Ling, who was still a five-star Battle Sect, successfully defeated his opponent, he was also left gravely injured. Normally, even if he survived, his strength would have been greatly reduced. But in reality, seven years after that battle, Great Lord Ancient Ling reappeared on the continent, and his strength had already reached the Dou Zun level…”
The auctioneer smiled faintly.
The entire venue fell silent. Many people’s faces were filled with shock. In seven years, not only had he recovered from his injuries, but his strength had also soared, directly ascending from a Battle Sect to a Dou Zun. This speed… was terrifying!
Xiao Yan’s face also showed a hint of shock. After a moment, the shock faded, and his heart stirred. He turned his gaze to the golden pill, suddenly sensing something, and couldn’t help but take a deep, cold breath.
“Ha ha, I’m sure some people have guessed. That’s right… Great Lord Ancient Ling, during his travels on the continent, also happened to obtain a Yin-Yang Mystic Dragon Pill and consumed it. The medicinal power remained dormant in his body for a long time, until the moment he was gravely injured. At that point, the special effect of the Yin-Yang Mystic Dragon Pill was activated: break through and stand again!”
“So… in seven years, he went from a Battle Sect to a Dou Zun!”
In the large auction hall, the silence was broken by the sound of collective gasps. Countless people looked at the golden pill in the cage, their eyes shifting from desire to greed.
“Frightening… break through and stand again…” Xiao Yan tightened his sweaty palms and muttered under his breath.
“There’s no need to listen to all his boasting. Although the Yin-Yang Mystic Dragon Pill does indeed have the effect of breaking through and standing again, when someone is severely injured, even if they are lucky enough to activate this effect, it doesn’t necessarily mean they can truly achieve it. Moreover, the chance to break through and stand again is only once…”
The pharmacist’s voice, which was calm and collected, rang out again: “Furthermore, at the moment the breakthrough occurs, the body is no longer under one’s control. If one can survive the non-human torture, then it’s a true transformation, like a butterfly emerging from a cocoon. Otherwise, even if the break occurs, there’s no standing up again…”
“Even someone as tenacious as Ancient Ling almost couldn’t endure that torment. If a Battle Sect couldn’t bear it, can you imagine how painful it was?”
“Uh…” Xiao Yan was startled, his eyes turning, and he suddenly asked in his mind, “Are you and the Wind Venerable, Ancient Ling, very familiar?”
“You could say that…” the pharmacist replied casually. Suddenly, he came back to his senses and said helplessly, “Don’t try to pry into my affairs. I will tell you everything in the future. But for now, you’re too weak. Knowing too much isn’t good for you.”
Hearing this, Xiao Yan gave a bitter smile. As a mere Da Dou Shi, it was indeed difficult for him to enter the realm of the pharmacist and the others. Given his current cultivation speed, how long would it take to reach the Dou Wang or even the Battle Emperor realm?
“Little one, don’t belittle yourself. The ‘Flame Decisive’ you cultivate provides the foundation for miracles. Believe in yourself. While others need to accumulate their strength over the years, you only need to find enough different fires and successfully consume them. Your final achievements could easily surpass even me and that Ancient Ling…”
Feeling Xiao Yan’s thoughts, the pharmacist said softly.
“Ha…” Taking a deep breath, Xiao Yan nodded with a smile, “Let’s hope so…”
On the crystal platform, the auctioneer saw the atmosphere created by the Yin-Yang Mystic Dragon Pill and smiled with satisfaction. He turned his gaze to the powerful forces seated in the front row, knowing that they were the real contenders for the pill.
“Enough with the talk, let’s start the bidding,” the young sect leader of the Blood Sect, Fan Ling, growled impatiently, his voice cold and harsh.
“Ha ha,” the auctioneer nodded with a smile, cleared his throat, and said solemnly, “The value of the Yin-Yang Mystic Dragon Pill, I’m sure everyone can appreciate. Its price cannot be measured purely in money. Therefore, the owner of the pill has said that no matter who successfully bids for it, they must unconditionally agree to do two things for him!”
“Do two things?” The people from the Blood Sect, Black Skeleton Tomb, and Sky Serpent Mansion were all taken aback, and their faces changed slightly. The Sky Serpent Mansion’s Elder Qing couldn’t help but sneer, “That’s ridiculous. If he asks us to use all our strength to fight an unbeatable opponent or force, we’d have to listen to him?”
“Ha ha, that’s naturally impossible. These two tasks will definitely be within your capabilities. However, I should remind you that the owner of this pill is likely not weak. The tasks he needs done won’t be simple. So, those interested in this pill should think carefully. Otherwise, it might end up being unpleasant for everyone,” the auctioneer said with a light laugh.
Hearing the auctioneer’s words, the eyes of many who had originally planned to bid for the Yin-Yang Mystic Dragon Pill flickered slightly.
“I’ve conveyed the seller’s message. If you’re still interested, let’s begin the auction. Just like the previous Earth-level combat skill, this Yin-Yang Mystic Dragon Pill has no starting bid…”
Bowing slightly, the auctioneer smiled at the crowd below.
“Let’s go. There’s nothing more to see here. This Yin-Yang Mystic Dragon Pill is not for you to compete for,” the pharmacist said calmly.
Slowly rubbing his forehead, Xiao Yan nodded. Even though he had witnessed the grand finale, there was no need to stay. Glancing at the restless forces in the front, he stood up and quietly left the scene…
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