Nine Colors!

Under the watchful eyes of countless people, the dark red pill enveloped in Azure Blue Flame suddenly trembled slightly. Then, everyone saw that the smooth surface of the pill had quietly become uneven, and wisps of faint spiritual mist emanated from within the pill, but could not escape the Azure Blue Flame.

Xiao Yan stared intently at the increasingly dry pill, and as the Spiritual Energy within it was completely extracted in that instant, he suddenly flicked his finger, and two tiny, shimmering dust particles shot out from his Storage Ring and then disappeared into the flames.

This shimmering dust was naturally the Spirit Nurturing Powder that Xiao Yuan Xiao Yan. This strange substance contained Spiritual Energy, and using it at this time could achieve twice the result with half the effort.

The dust dissipated quickly upon entering the flames, but some powerful figures, like the Pill Tower Three Giants, could sense that the Spiritual Energy within the flames seemed to have become exceptionally dense in that instant.

A surge of Spiritual Energy erupted, and Xiao Yan's expression turned extremely solemn. His vast soul power ignited, and soul flames appeared on his body, causing a huge uproar among the audience! "Has this guy gone mad?"

Many people exclaimed in surprise upon seeing this.

However, Xiao Yan remained focused, intensifying the burning of his soul. Dense soul flames erupted almost directly from his body, covering the entire area of the stone platform. Then, a glint flashed in Xiao Yan's eyes, and his hand seals changed rapidly. Under his powerful control, the soul flames were compressed to the extreme, transforming into a ring of burning flames! Xiao Yan's hand seals changed again, and the Flame Spirit Elevation Ring gradually shrank as it flew up, eventually encircling the pill within the Azure Blue Flame.

With the blessing of the Spirit Elevation Ring, the enhanced Spiritual Energy was compressed into the pill at an extremely fast speed!

At this time, if an alchemist could scan the pill at close range using their soul perception, they would discover that the uneven surface of the pill was covered with countless tiny holes. These holes were so small that they were invisible to the naked eye! Within these holes, there were extremely fine and faint lines of Spiritual Energy. These lines, like ropes, held back the surrounding Spiritual Energy!

"Pfft!"

Xiao Yan's expression turned solemn. Suddenly, he bit his tongue hard, spitting out a mouthful of blood mist that slowly dissipated into the flames.

"Blood sacrifice, spirit return!"

As the blood mist fell, a faint pallor appeared on Xiao Yan's face. He suddenly let out a low shout, and the spreading spiritual mist, like bees returning to their hive, under Xiao Yan's terrifyingly precise control of his soul power, swept through the barely visible pores on the surface of the pill and entered its interior.

As the last wisp of mist seeped into the pill, everyone was astonished to see that the previously uneven surface of the pill rapidly became smooth and rounded at a speed visible to the naked eye. And as the surface of the pill became smooth and rounded again, the Five-Colored Lightning Cloud in the distant sky suddenly began to churn violently again, as if drawn by some force! This scene was like a boulder falling into a deep pool, creating ripples that shook the entire square, plunging it into a sea of shock in an instant.

"The thunderclouds in the sky are starting to change!"

An incredulous exclamation suddenly resounded throughout the land, and countless gazes immediately fixed on the thundercloud above Xiao Yan's head. Sure enough, as the thundercloud churned, the previously fixed pill lightning began to change once more. Witnessing this miraculous scene, countless people were dumbfounded. Xiao Yan's reckless method of refining pills had actually improved the quality of the pills! "Good heavens, truly amazing!"

As countless people stared in disbelief, a few finally snapped out of their daze and shouted excitedly, "Today, Xiao Yan has let them witness a miracle!" "Whoosh!"

On the distant stone platform, Cao Ying was amazed by Xiao Yan's alchemy skills, but when she thought about how Xiao Yan had just forcibly improved the quality of the pills by burning his soul, she became worried. The bright smile that was about to bloom on her face turned into a worried expression with her eyebrows furrowed.

"He actually succeeded."

On the high platform, even a great figure like Xuan Kongzi was slightly lost in thought, his gaze fixed on the young figure on the stone platform, a hint of envy appearing in his eyes. He murmured:

"I'm so envious! Just thinking that Yao Chen can have two such outstanding disciples makes me a little jealous."

"The pill lightning is changing again. Now, let's see how far Xiao Yan can go. He is destined to be the protagonist of this year's Pill Gathering, just like Yao Chen back then!"

Xuan Yi touched the ring and said with a smile.

Hearing this, the people around nodded, and then their eyes, filled with a hint of tension, focused on the thunderclouds in the sky, wondering what kind of results Xiao Yan would gain from his desperate efforts this time.

Xiao Yan stood on the stone platform, looking down at the sea of people that stretched to the horizon. Then he looked up at the sky and smiled bitterly.

This was the first time he had actually used such a desperate method—burning his soul to recreate the Spirit Elevation Ring —and while the effect was impressive, the cost was simply too high.

He simply doesn't have the strength left to deal with Danlei!

The vast sky was filled with rolling thunderclouds, which split the entire sky into several pieces. Each piece was occupied by colorful thunderclouds, and powerful lightning pressure emanated from them, causing many people to feel a chill on their skin. If these lightning bolts fell randomly from the sky, countless unlucky people would probably be blown to pieces.

Among these thunderclouds that separated the sky, Xiao Yan's Five-Colored Lightning Cloud was the largest! Under the watchful eyes of countless people, the Five-Colored Lightning Cloud thundercloud churned more and more violently, and at a certain moment, a wisp of orange light finally slowly emerged.

"It's appeared! The sixth color has appeared!"

The orange light was extremely dazzling, and the moment it appeared, it was noticed by countless people, and a thunderous cheer resounded at that moment.

Under countless excited gazes, the orange light became increasingly dazzling, and eventually it was able to rival the other five colors!

After the orange light fully appeared, the crowd, who thought it was the end, were suddenly horrified to discover that the churning of the thunderclouds had not stopped.

"This"

Having learned from previous experiences, those present had gained some understanding of the thunderclouds in the sky. They knew that this situation meant the energy of the pill lightning had not yet stabilized, and perhaps something was brewing within those fluctuating clouds! The thunderclouds rolled, and the entire plaza fell into a strange silence. Everyone held their breath, their eyes fixed on the thunderclouds. They all knew that if it could display one more color, then Xiao Yan would have refined a high-grade Eighth-Tier- rank pill. In other words, this alone would be enough to call him a high-grade Eighth-Tier -rank alchemist, practically the most elite existence in the Medicine Realm! After all, Rank 9 Pill were legendary to everyone. Many Dou Zun expert would spend their entire lives without ever having the chance to see a pill of that level.

For them, even the pills containing the Seven-Colored Pill Tribulation Lightning were considered legendary! "Gulp."

Everyone tilted their heads back, their throats bobbing as they swallowed.

A tense atmosphere enveloped the square. Even Cao Ying and the others couldn't help but clench their fists, and their hearts pounded faster in their chests.

Suddenly, the rolling thunderclouds in the sky trembled, and then a ray of white light, like the divine radiance that pierced through the vast sky, quietly pierced through the clouds, illuminating much of the gloomy sky.

As soon as the white light appeared, the thunderclouds instantly transformed into Seven-Colored Pill Tribulation Lightning!

Whoosh! The silent square erupted into a frenzy in an instant. Countless people, their faces flushed with excitement, cheered loudly, their voices shaking the heavens and the earth. The entire Saint Pill City trembled slightly under the weight of this roar.

Seven-Colored Pill Tribulation Lightning!

These strange objects, which were almost legendary, had finally appeared before their very eyes. How could they not be excited?

Between heaven and earth, countless burning gazes were fixed on the slender figure on the stone platform in the sky. The intensity of their gaze was almost fanatical. Who could have imagined that a young man in his early twenties would have the ability to refine pills of this caliber? After today, Xiao Yan's name will resound throughout the entire Central State!

Cao Ying's beautiful eyes were also filled with excitement as she stared at the young figure who remained calm under the spotlight. Although she was still somewhat worried about Xiao Yan's physical condition, the shock brought by the Seven-Colored Pill Tribulation Lightning made her feel extremely excited.

However, judging from her appearance, it was obvious to anyone that this enchantress, revered as the most proud Enchantress of the Cao Family, had probably fallen in love! Of course, no one could deny that Xiao Yan at this moment truly possessed an unparalleled charm, which came from his success.

But Cao Ying soon noticed that Xiao Yan's eyes were still fixed on the sky!

"Impossible, right?"

Cao Ying suddenly had a thought and looked up, her pupils shrinking instantly! The thunderclouds in the sky, though no longer churning violently, were still slowly and steadily undulating. Whether it was an illusion or not, Cao Ying could faintly see a blue hue within them! Before Cao Ying could confirm whether she was seeing things, that blue hue in the sky appeared more firmly, silencing the previously excited crowd.

Everyone stared in disbelief at the thunderclouds that had appeared in the sky and were still undulating slightly, a terrifying thought rising in their minds at the same time.

Damn, is there another color too?

Many people turned their gaze to Xiao Yan, only to see that Xiao Yan had already lowered his head and breathed a sigh of relief.

Oh, it should be "Is that... the ninth color?"

A trembling voice rang out from the crowd, and then, under everyone's gaze, a faint emerald green color gradually appeared in the sky. At this moment, no one made a sound.

They were so shocked they couldn't speak! Just what kind of monster is Xiao Yan?!

Although the ninth color appeared extremely subtle and faint, it was undeniable that a ninth color had indeed appeared! Watching the ninth color take shape with a mixture of surprise and delight, Xiao Yan could no longer contain his excitement! Even though this method could only be used once, and it was uncertain whether he could even refine the Five-Colored Pill Tribulation Lightning pill again, no matter what, at the Pill Gathering, he, Xiao Yan, had refined a top-grade Eighth-Tier pill with the Nine-Colored Pill Tribulation Lightning that was enough to dominate the entire Central State! He, Xiao Yan, could finally be considered Alchemic Grandmaster!

Xiao Yan finally breathed a sigh of relief. His tense nerves relaxed at this moment, and he felt dizzy. This kind of life-risking Spirit Raising Method was too terrifying in terms of the consumption of the soul!

His feet felt like they were stepping on cotton, soft and weak. But suddenly, Xiao Yan felt a chill in his palm as a Jade Bottle was placed in his hand. The slight chill invigorated him.

"Eat it, leave the rest to me."

Hearing his Third Brother's familiar voice, Xiao Yan looked up and found his Third Brother with his arms crossed, his brows slightly furrowed, looking at the thunderclouds in the sky, as if he hadn't said those words just now.

Xiao Yan grinned, a little helplessly, then pretended to take something from his Storage Ring, picked up the Jade Bottle, and without even glancing at it, poured the pill directly into his mouth.

Boom! The moment the pill entered his mouth, it transformed into a rich, warm medicinal power that seeped into the depths of his soul. An indescribable sense of comfort and ease almost made Xiao Yan want to let out a long howl.

It felt so good! His weakened soul was recovering at an extremely rapid pace, and Xiao Yan even had an urge to burn his soul again.

Of course, he wouldn't do that. While digesting the effects of the medicine, he looked up again and found that Xiao Yuan's figure had already appeared in the sky.

His powerful Dou Qi carried his voice to every corner. "Everyone, I'm sure you all already know the final result of this Pill Gathering. However, the thunderclouds of these Nine-Colored Pill Tribulation Lightning are by no means easy to deal with. According to the rules, Xiao Yan should be the one to deal with these Pill Lightning, but I'm sure no one would force him to do something so suicidal. I will take care of these Pill Lightning. Of course, I won't let the other contestants suffer. I will deal with their Pill Lightning as well!"

The golden-red Clan Mark between Xiao Yuan's eyebrows remained hidden under his deliberate control. Instead, the black Lightning Mark representing the Black Demon Lightning slowly emerged, and a terrifying aura comparable to Five Star Dou Zun erupted from his body. Then, his figure shot out and plunged into the thunderclouds.