Pill Verification

"Call"

With a sigh of relief, Xiao Yuan stepped forward and appeared directly above the golden fire dragon. He raised his head, and in his dark eyes, black lightning, like divine punishment, crashed down.

As the black lightning drew ever closer, Xiao Yuan took a step forward, his hand seals rapidly changing as his soul power surged forth. Golden flames erupted from his body, transforming into a raging sea of fire.

Catalyzed by Xiao Yuan's terrifying soul power, the golden sea of Heavenly Flames began to surge wildly, compressing and condensing into one huge dark golden fireball after another.

"Break!"

The terrifying energy emanating from those enormous fireballs, resembling meteorites from outer space, converged on Xiao Yuan's fist as he clenched it, condensing into a dark golden layer of Heavenly Flames crystals. The surrounding void was directly burned through, revealing a pitch-black hole.

Then, amidst the astonished gazes of many, the layer of Heavenly Flames crystal detached from the fist, transforming into a golden light that clashed fiercely with the black lightning.

"Boom!"

The two collided, and a terrifying storm of destruction swept outwards from the center of the fire and the thunder, covering the sky and the earth. The space of this world exploded like shattered glass. Not far away, the Nine-Colored Pill Tribulation Lightning above Old Freak Hou Hou's head was also instantly torn into nothingness by this terrifying storm.

Looking at the suddenly empty sky, Old Freak Hou Hou's expression became unusually interesting. "Boom!"

Above the sky, a terrifying energy storm raged wildly, turning the space within a thousand feet radius into complete darkness. The space here had collapsed entirely under that terrifying collision!

Looking at the dark space in the sky, most people's expressions changed. Even though they had lived for so many years, they had rarely seen a clash of this level. Everyone knew that if they were caught in that energy storm, with their strength, they probably wouldn't last more than two breaths before their souls would be shattered inside.

"That Xiao Yuan actually dared to confront Black Demon Lightning Thunder head-on."

The elders on the stone platform were also taken aback by this scene and murmured in astonishment.

"Xiao Yuan's soul realm has already reached the Heaven Realm Great Perfection, which means he has at least the strength of Two Star Dou Sheng. Dealing with this Black Demon Lightning shouldn't be too much of a problem for him." The Great Elder, dressed in hemp robes, glanced at the sky and said calmly, "This kind of Black Demon Lightning is less numerous than the Eighth-Tier pill lightning, but its power is extremely terrifying. Even Half-Saint wouldn't dare to take that attack lightly."

"The Heaven Realm Great Perfection!?"

Upon hearing this, the six elders standing nearby were all slightly shocked. Although they had expected it, they still couldn't help but be somewhat shocked when the Great Elder confirmed it. They had cultivated for so many years and finally reached the late stage of the Heavenly State, while Xiao Yuan was able to surpass them at such a young age. It was truly admirable.

"It seems Xiao Yuan is going to win this selection," an elder sighed. "Speaking of which, with Xiao Yuan's soul power, he should be able to try refining even a Ninth Grade Mysterious Pill, right? Yao Chen really found an excellent disciple!"

The raging energy storm in the sky finally dissipated slowly after lasting for more than ten minutes. As the storm subsided, the collapsed space gradually repaired itself, and warm sunlight once again poured down from the sky, shining on the mountaintop.

As the storm subsided, all eyes turned to the sky, where a young figure stood suspended in mid-air, seemingly unharmed by the terrifying energy storm.

In the sky, sensing the dissipating storm, Xiao Yuan gently exhaled, and his tense body slowly relaxed. This Black Demon Lightning was indeed terrifying. Although there was only one strike, it was enough to make even Half-Saint powerhouse look disheveled. If it weren't for his strong soul power, he probably wouldn't have dared to take this attack head-on.

"So this is the pill lightning attracted by the Ninth Grade Treasure Pill? It's indeed powerful."

Xiao Yuan praised it in his heart. However, although the power of the Black Demon Lightning was amazing, there were obviously not many of them. Therefore, after the black lightning bolt was shot out, the thick black clouds in the sky gradually dissipated.

"Roar!"

The moment the dark clouds dissipated, the golden fire dragon below suddenly roared to the sky, and its massive body burst forth with a dazzling light, astonishing energy surged from within it.

"Bang!"

As the energy fluctuations grew increasingly violent, the fire dragon let out a groan, and its massive body exploded in front of many astonished onlookers.

The instant the fire dragon's body swept away, a streak of light suddenly burst forth from its body, and finally, covered by the scattering flames, it sped towards the horizon.

"Trying to leave?"

However, just as the streak of light flashed out, Xiao Yuan shouted in a deep voice, and his figure flashed, appearing in front of the streak of light like a ghost, and his large hand directly grabbed at the latter.

"Roar!"

Faced with Xiao Yuan's grab, the stream of light rapidly expanded, transforming in the blink of an eye into a colossal beast of immense size. Its massive claws, accompanied by a sharp whistling sound, slapped towards Xiao Yuan.

"Bang!"

Dragon scales appeared on Xiao Yuan's fist, and a terrifying power erupted from it, causing the ferocious beast to scream in agony. Its massive body was sent flying backward, transforming into a white-dressed woman whose face resembled Xiao Yuan's. A strange aura emanated from her, arousing a strong desire in many of the Alchemic Grandmaster present to devour her whole.

This unexpected turn of events in the sky also piqued the curiosity of the Alchemic Grandmaster.

Even among the Alchemic Grandmaster present, the Ninth Grade Treasure Pill was a rare sight, but they had never seen a pill as alluring as this before! "Haha, this kid actually succeeded in refining it. But we don't know what kind of pill it is. Rank 9 Pill can't be refined without a prescription."

Xuan Kongzi said with a smile.

The Yao Lao shook his head. He didn't even recognize the pill Xiao Yuan had refined, but he could sense that it would greatly benefit one's soul realm! In the sky, Xiao Yuan didn't linger too long with the Ninth Grade Treasure Pill. He transformed his soul power into a large hand, grabbed it, and sealed it off. Then he swiftly flew up and touched the pill's forehead with his finger. Upon being attacked, the Ninth Grade Treasure Pill trembled rapidly. Then, its body shrank rapidly, transforming into a round pill that was entirely emerald green and about the size of a longan.

The pill floated above Xiao Yuan's palm, with layers of pill mist spreading out from within it and rippling around it, making it look exceptionally magical.

After receiving the Rank 9 Pill, Xiao Yuan slowly descended from the sky. He glanced at Old Freak Hou, whose face was alternating between pale and flushed. Hou Laoguai also had a fiery red pill in his hand, but compared to Xiao Yuan's, it was undoubtedly at a disadvantage.

"Gentlemen, please state the pills you have refined."

Upon seeing Xiao Yuan land, one of the elders smiled.

"The Flame Demon Qingxuan Pill Rank 8 Pill with Nine-Colored Pill Tribulation Lightning. If a person who cultivates Fire Attribute Douqi consumes it, there is a chance that it will cause the Dou Qi to mutate, thereby increasing combat power."

Old Freak Hou rubbed the pill in his hand, his words tinged with pride. Regardless of whether he won or lost, being able to refine the Flame Demon Qingxuan Pill was proof of his skill. A pill that could cause a mutation in Dou Qi was not something that just anyone could refine.

"Xiao Yuan, what about you?"

Xiao Yuan gently held the emerald green pill, smiled slightly, and said, "Awakening Soul Breakthrough Pill, Ninth Grade Treasure Pill, which can give the user a 70% chance of directly breaking through from the late stage of the Heavenly State to the Heaven Realm Great Perfection."

"Breaking through to the Heaven Realm Great Perfection!!! How is this possible!"

As soon as Xiao Yuan finished speaking, it immediately drew gasps of surprise.

"Oh?"

Hearing Xiao Yuan's words, even the Great Elder was somewhat moved. The level from the late stage of the Heavenly State to the Heaven Realm Great Perfection was a difficult hurdle that all the Alchemic Grandmaster knew well. Countless top alchemists were stuck at this step and could not step into that level until the end of their lives. It was precisely because of this that this pill made these Alchemic Grandmaster feel extremely shocked!

If this is true, then these alchemists would probably all be so desperate that they would risk everything to come to the Starfall Pavilion and beg for alchemy.

"Xiao Yuan, you should know that making things up at a time like this could get you disqualified, you know?"

An elder hesitated for a moment before speaking.

"Rest assured, Elder, if there is any falsehood, Xiao Yuan will take full responsibility," Xiao Yuan said with a faint smile.

Seeing this, the elders exchanged glances and finally could only nod slowly.

"Since that's the case," the Great Elder dressed in hemp robes glanced at Xiao Yuan and finally spoke slowly.

"The Soul Awakening Breakthrough Pill is of superior quality to the Flame Demon Qingxuan Pill. Therefore, the final winner of this selection is Xiao Yuan."

Upon hearing the Great Elder's final announcement, Old Freak Hou's face turned pale and then flushed. He had been fighting with Yao Lao for years and originally thought he could now defeat the former, but the cruel reality told him that even a disciple taught by Yao Lao could easily surpass him in alchemy. "Hehe, congratulations, Yao Lao."

Xuan Kongzi cupped his hands and smiled at Yao Lao.

"Old man, you've taught a remarkable disciple. This Xiao Yuan has probably surpassed his master, hasn't he?"

Hearing the congratulations from all around, Yao Lao couldn't stop smiling. Xiao Yuan's performance today made him even more proud than if he had won by himself. At their age, their competitive spirit had weakened considerably, and they were more willing to train disciples and pass on their skills to them.

When they see their students achieve such success, they, as teachers, naturally feel extremely satisfied.

On the stone platform, the Great Elder looked at Xiao Yuan, a faint smile appearing on his aged face. Although the latter was many times younger than him, age was not important in Central State; what mattered was strength. Xiao Yuan's soul realm and alchemy skills were enough for him to treat him as an equal.

"Xiao Yuan, from now on you will be an elder of the Pill Tower Grand Elder."

"Hmph, I don't believe it! I demand an examination of the pill!"

Seeing the Yao Lao's smiling face, the Old Freak Hou felt a surge of frustration and said in a fit of anger.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yuan narrowed his eyes and looked at Old Freak Hou.

A powerful pressure from the soul swept out instantly.

"You think the Black Demon Lightning from earlier was fake?"

Xiao Yuan sneered.

Sensing the terrifying pressure, Old Freak Hou immediately spoke up, and Xiao Yuan's terrifying soul power immediately became much more subdued, but there was still some unwillingness in his eyes.

"In that case, teacher, please have me try this pill!"

After saying this, Xiao Yuan flashed to the Yao Lao and handed him the pill.

Upon seeing this, the Yao Lao was also taken aback; he had never imagined that this pill was for his own use.

"This"

The Yao Lao was about to decline, but Xiao Yuan shook his head.

"Alright, since that's the case, then let the teacher also benefit from your fame!"

Seeing this, the Yao Lao smiled and immediately took the pill, putting it into his mouth.

Boom! The next moment, a dense soul power erupted from Yao Lao's body. The terrifying fluctuations directly suppressed the surrounding Alchemic Grandmaster, forcing them to retreat one after another.

"What terrifying energy!"

Seeing this, the Pill Tower Grand Elder also became much more solemn. Xiao Yuan's pill was truly extraordinary, possessing such terrifying power!

It seems that the claim that a late-stage Heavenly State expert has a 70% chance of advancing to the Heaven Realm Great Perfection is actually quite based on some evidence.

Even he coveted such a pill, but having never seen one before, he dared not easily make the decision to purchase it.

That Old Freak Hou's actions undoubtedly cost him the opportunity to make the purchase.

After all, he could see clearly that the main Medicinal Herbs Xiao Yuan used to refine medicine was a mass of the Soul Origin of a late-stage Heavenly State expert!

Those level of powerhouses are already rare enough, let alone having their Origin Soul Qi extracted!

This is almost impossible.

It's unclear where Xiao Yuan got this information from, but while the Great Elder's thoughts were racing, a monstrous wave had already been stirred up in Yao Lao's soul sea.

A dense surge of soul power erupted from the pill, flowing into his sea of consciousness. At the same time, the medicinal properties of the Medicinal Herbs within plunged Yao Lao's soul into a miraculous state of exceptional clarity and mental lucidity! In this state, Yao Lao's soul power surged almost incessantly, slowly but steadily pushing towards the Heaven Realm Great Perfection!

At the same time, waves of soul impact surged from Yao Lao's body, spreading outwards like ripples. Many people noticed that their soul power actually increased slightly under the influence of these soul impacts!