Selling Out Their Master

Within the Seven-Colored Thundercloud, Xiao Yuan, whose entire body was flashing with blue and black lightning, resembled a true thunder god, his arms outstretched as if embracing the thunderclouds.

The next moment, as if drawn by a force, thunderclouds gathered in Xiao Yuan's arms.

The colorful thunderclouds transformed into wisps of lightning, which Xiao Yuan absorbed into his body, making the originally only blue and black lightning on his body even more dazzling and brilliant.

Beside Xiao Yuan, numerous dark Space Rift appeared, seemingly unable to withstand the destructive energy emanating from Xiao Yuan.

As the energy from the thunderclouds was absorbed into Xiao Yuan's body, the lightning on his body gradually deepened, the azure lightning turning into pitch black, and a terrifying aura that made one's heart tremble gradually rose.

"It's actually the aura of Black Demon Lightning?"

In the Star Region, an old voice, filled with disbelief, rang out.

"Hmm, it is indeed the aura of Black Demon Lightning. This young man is no ordinary person!" Another aged voice rang out. "Xuan Yi has already gone to deal with it. Judging from the cultivation technique he is practicing, he should not be a member of the Soul Hall, but it is always better to be cautious."

"Black Demon Lightning"

In the interlayer of space, gazing at Xiao Yuan in the sky, the still-charming and graceful woman saw Xiao Yuan's current state through the thunderclouds, and a hint of surprise appeared in her beautiful eyes.

The fact that he possesses Yao Chen's Black Demon Cauldron and has reached such a level of alchemy skill at such a young age is enough for Xuan Yi to be certain that the young man before him is none other than Yao Chen's disciple, who has caused such a stir in Central State!

The little guy below also has impressive soul power and bears a resemblance to this young man, so they're probably brothers and also disciples of Yao Chen! Therefore, these two little guys must know Yao Chen's whereabouts!

Yao Chen!

Her eyes were fixed on Xiao Yuan, but her mind was reminiscing about the past.

The Seven-Colored Thundercloud shrank at a visible speed, leaving the people below somewhat puzzled. They stared at the thunderclouds in the sky, their faces full of confusion.

As the thick thunderclouds in the sky dissipated, warm sunlight once again poured down from the sky, giving many people a sense of relief and refreshment, like seeing the sun after the clouds had parted.

After thoroughly enjoying the sunshine, everyone's gaze suddenly turned to the sky, where a figure covered in jet-black lightning stood. Sensing the destructive aura emanating from him, even some Dou Zun expert' expressions changed slightly.

"My God, the jet-black lightning on this master's body is actually the legendary Black Demon Lightning! No wonder he dared to venture into the thunderclouds alone!"

Among the crowd, even those with keen eyes couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

Black Demon Lightning —that's a terrifying lightning that can only be summoned by refining the legendary Rank 9 Pill. I really don't know how this person managed to make it their own!

In mid-air, Xiao Yuan clenched his fist, feeling his increasingly powerful body, and couldn't help but feel a little intoxicated.

The previous tempering by heavenly lightning directly improved his physical qualities to a level comparable to that of the Tian Yao Kui. In addition, by absorbing the energy from the thunderclouds, the Black Demon Lightning within his body also underwent considerable growth. If it were detonated, even a powerhouse of the Heavenly Flame Venerable level would likely be seriously injured or even perish on the spot if he was not careful.

At this moment, with his physical strength comparable to that of Eighth-Rank Magical Beast, he could easily suppress Tian Shuangzi of the Ice River Valley.

At the same time, his Dou Qi cultivation also improved, and he directly stepped into the realm of Eight Star Dou Zong.

This shows that the energy contained in the Seven-Colored Pill Tribulation Lightning is truly terrifying.

Having dealt with the Dan Lei, it was time to reap the rewards. Xiao Yuan clasped his hands together, changed his hand seals, and the lid of the Black Demon Cauldron was blasted open. A seven-colored beam of light shot into the sky, and within it, a transparent pill shimmering with iridescent light could be vaguely seen. It seemed as if fine nectar was flowing within it, making it look extremely mystical.

The rich Spiritual Energy around the pill transformed into a tiny figure the size of a palm, which bore a resemblance to Xiao Yuan.

With a wave of his hand, the pill fell into his palm. Xiao Yuan examined his masterpiece with satisfaction and couldn't help but nod.

This was absolutely a milestone in his alchemy career! "Rank 8 Pill of this caliber!"

Many people around were envious, their hearts racing as they looked at the pills in Xiao Yuan's hand.

Although this alchemist's alchemy skills were extremely exquisite, his strength was a bit lacking. Perhaps... Heavenly Flame Venerable also noticed some strange smells in the air. He immediately flashed to Xiao Yuan's side and released his Seven Star Dou Zun aura without reservation, which shocked many people so much that they almost knelt on the ground.

"Hehe, not bad, kid. I'll have to rely on you for my elixirs from now on!"

Heavenly Flame Venerable put his arm around Xiao Yuan's shoulder and said with a smile.

"Haha, Senior Tianhuo, you're too kind. With our relationship, it's just a matter of refining medicine. Just letting me know would have been enough!"

Xiao Yuan nodded with a smile.

"Okay, okay!"

Upon hearing this, Heavenly Flame Venerable nodded with satisfaction. He had never imagined that in less than two years, he would be able to complete his resurrection and witness Xiao Yuan grow to the level of Eighth Grade Alchemist.

The younger generation is truly formidable!

"There are other people up there that you can't sense. I estimate they are the Pill Tower Three Giants, but I don't know how many have come."

The voice transmission of Heavenly Flame Venerable rang in Xiao Yuan's ears.

"The Pill Tower Three Giants?"

Xiao Yuan was taken aback upon hearing this, and then secretly investigated, but indeed he could not sense anything.

He wasn't discouraged by this. The Pill Tower Three Giants were all extremely powerful. If they didn't want to show themselves, he definitely wouldn't be able to detect them.

The two landed on the ground, and before they could even communicate with the people in the courtyard, a powerful spiritual force quietly formed a barrier, enveloping the entire Ye Courtyard.

Those outside suddenly realized they could no longer see what was happening in the courtyard. The Ye Courtyard had been concealed by a powerful figure using some kind of technique! "Hmm?"

The people inside Ye Courtyard also noticed the anomaly, but before they could react, a graceful woman in a cheongsam walked out of the Space Rift. She did not reveal any aura, but even Heavenly Flame Venerable felt a strong sense of oppression. This oppression stemmed from the huge difference in strength between the two sides! Xiao Yan eyes were originally glowing with a ghostly white light, immediately cleared his eyes when he saw this beautiful woman.

"Teacher?"

Sensing that Yao Lao was lying low, Xiao Yan asked himself some questions.

Yao Lao: Read but not replying.

"???"

Xiao Yan looked puzzled.

"And you are?"

Xiao Yuan stepped forward and asked, cupping his hands in greeting.

"Are you Yao Chen's disciple?"

The beautiful woman looked Xiao Yuan up and down and asked a question.

"Yes, Yao Lao is indeed my teacher."

Xiao Yuan also looked back at the beautiful woman with curiosity. Time had not left many marks on her, but that was normal. With her strength and alchemy skills, even if her lifespan was exhausted, she would probably still look youthful.

"My name is Xuan Yi, one of the three presidents of the Danta Alchemist Association, and I am an old acquaintance of your teacher."

A gentle smile appeared on Xuan Yi's face, her gaze as if she were looking at her junior.

"So it's Aunt Xuan! The teacher mentioned you before!"

Xiao Yuan's face immediately lit up with admiration. He stepped closer and said with delight.

"Hmm? Really? What did he say?"

Xuan Yi blushed slightly, shyly tossed her hair aside, and asked softly.

"Well, this disciple really shouldn't discuss the master, but the master is right here now, you can ask him yourself."

Xiao Yuan looked troubled, then stepped aside, turned to look at the simple black ring on Xiao Yan's hand, gave a wicked smile, and winked at Xiao Yan.

Xuan Yi's gaze followed the direction Xiao Yuan was looking, and his eyes lit up immediately. The next moment, he appeared in front of Xiao Yan.

Xiao Yan felt a blur before his eyes, and the beautiful woman was standing in front of him. Looking at her gentle smile, Xiao Yan was silent for a moment, then smiled and greeted her, "Hello, Aunt Xuan, I am also a disciple of my teacher."

As he spoke, he took off the antique black Storage Ring from his hand and handed it over.

"Okay, thank you!"

Xuan Yi smiled, and the moment his soul power touched the Storage Ring, Yao Lao's figure flew out from it, followed by a burst of furious cursing:

"You two bastards, you just sold me out like that?"

In response to Yao Lao's questioning, Xiao Yuan and Xiao Yan turned their heads to look at the sky. As the thunder dissipated, the sky was a clear blue, with white clouds and warm sunshine, a truly enchanting sight.

"You, you all!"

The Yao Lao pointed at Xiao Yan, who was standing to the side, and was so angry that he was trembling with cold, but he didn't point at Xiao Yuan.

Because Xiao Yuan was currently blocked by the Xuan Yi, Yao Lao dared not turn his head to look over.

"Yao Chen, turn your head and look at me!"

Xuan Yi's voice trembled, and his eyes filled with mist.

When his name was called, Yao Lao's expression stiffened. He turned his head stiffly and looked at the beautiful face with tears streaming down her face. He was at a loss for what to do.

Although he really wanted to stay and watch the show, Xiao Yuan knew his limits and quietly led everyone into the room.

However, as bystanders, they couldn't help but be curious about what would happen next, so several pairs of eyes peered out from the cracks in the doors and windows.

Now Yao Lao was even more at a loss, especially since his cunning disciple had led everyone away, leaving him alone to face this difficult situation.

"Xuan Yi, it's been a long time! Hehe, you're still as radiant as ever."

The Yao Lao could only laugh dryly as he spoke.

"Look at the state you've become! I advised you to stay in the Danta, but you wouldn't listen. Do you know how heartbroken I was when the news of your demise came out?!"

Tears streamed down Xuan Yi face as she sobbed.

"If I weren't guarding the Star Region, I would have come to find you long ago. Feng Xian even sent me a message a while ago saying that you were still alive and in Central State, but he didn't say where you were. If I hadn't suddenly decided to come and watch your disciple refine medicine today, when would I have been able to see you? Were you never planning to come see me?"

Hearing Xuan Yi's question, Yao Lao was even more at a loss. He was indeed exceptionally talented in alchemy, but when it came to coaxing girls, he felt that his disciple Xiao Yuan was more experienced.

But that kid just ran off to the side and hid to watch the show!

This is outrageous!

It's not that I don't want to see you, it's just that I look terrible.

The Yao Lao scratched his head, somewhat embarrassed, and said...

Would I despise you?

Xuan Yi cried with tears streaming down her face, making it hard not to feel sorry for her.

The Yao Lao remained rooted to the spot, unsure how to comfort her. He wanted to reach out and pat her shoulder, but his illusory hand passed right through her.

To completely solidify one's soul, one must reach the Heaven Realm Great Perfection.

Although Yao Lao's soul power was formidable, without a physical body, he naturally could not truly recover to his peak condition. Moreover, even in his prime, he had not reached that level.

Feeling the Yao Lao's illusory hand pass through his shoulder, Xuan Yi cried even more bitterly.

"I know you won't, but now that you see me like this, you can't help but be heartbroken. My two disciples are quite skilled in alchemy now, and it won't be long before they can help me restore my physical body. We've waited all these years, so a little more time won't make a difference."

The Yao Lao sighed, then gently comforted her.

"You mean you didn't come to see me because you didn't want me to be sad because of you?"

Upon hearing this, Xuan Yi asked with reddened eyes.

"Sigh, isn't that right?"

The Yao Lao touched his nose somewhat awkwardly. At his age, it was really embarrassing for him to say such things.

"Then you should have stayed in the Danta, instead of leaving and running around the Danta. The Soul Hall has been capturing souls all these years, but you are arrogant, relying on your Heavenly Flames to look down on them! If you were still in the Danta, would the Soul Hall dare to touch you?"

Upon hearing this, Xuan Yi couldn't help but speak angrily again.

"It's alright, isn't it? Although it was a bit tough, at least I met two excellent disciples. If I were still in the Danta, how could I have met them?"

The Yao Lao smiled and offered a word of comfort, then added with a touch of pride.

For him, while his own alchemy skills were certainly something to be happy about, he was even more satisfied with the fact that he had trained two outstanding alchemists.

"Besides, I left Danta in the first place to find Han Shanshan. You know, she suddenly disappeared and there was no news of her since. No matter what, I had to find her."

The Yao Lao said with a bitter smile, but before he could finish speaking, his soul suddenly fluctuated violently, sometimes appearing illusory and sometimes solid, and a look of pain appeared on his face.

"Yao Chen, what's wrong?"

When Xuan Yi heard Yao Lao mention Han Shanshan, Xuan Yi frowned slightly, but as Yao Lao's condition became strange, she immediately asked anxiously with a worried expression.

Inside the house, upon seeing this situation, Xiao Yuan and Xiao Yan's expressions also changed.