Shattering the Thunder Cloud

Xuan Kongzi glanced at Xuan Yi almost imperceptibly, but since this young man was practically one of his own, then there was nothing to worry about.

"Mother Xuan Yi, Father is more handsome when he's serious. It's just a pity that Father is too lazy. Mother has said it before, Father only moves once when you whip him." Xiao Meng rested her chin on her hand and looked at Xiao Tian, speaking crisply to Xuan Yi.

Xuan Yi nodded in agreement, but inwardly she thought, "This guy is always so handsome, he's always captivating."

When Xiao Tian was serious, he did indeed exude a more composed and meticulous demeanor than usual.

However, he usually has a casual and composed demeanor.

Alchemy is an extremely time-consuming process. It is normal for it to take two or three days to refine a single pill. Some complex, high-grade pills can take even longer, such as five days, ten days, or even half a month.

Half a day later.

As the flames continued to scorch, the medicinal herbs inside the Medicine Cauldron gradually turned into liquid or powder.

Seeing that all the medicinal materials had been refined, Xiao Tian flipped his palm and quickly changed his hand seals. The scattered Qilin Burning Sky Sacred Fire began to condense, carrying the medicinal powder Medicinal Liquid within it, and began to merge in an orderly manner.

His Soul Power was tightly locked onto the gradually merging Medicinal Liquid, controlling the temperature and guiding it to gradually form a pill.

Another day has passed.

"Is it time to begin the pill-forming process?" an Elder asked softly, noticing the pill already taking shape inside Xiao Tian's Medicine Cauldron.

Xiao Tian suddenly opened his tightly closed eyes, a silver glint flashing in his pupils, and his hands quickly formed complex hand seals.

Strands of Soul Power were carefully infused into the pill, imbuing it with Yao Ling. This was the most crucial step in making Rank 8 Pills; the slightest mistake would cause the pill's spirituality to become unstable, greatly reducing its efficacy or even resulting in failure.

Another half day passed.

"Clang!"

A crashing sound came from inside Xiao Tian's Medicine Cauldron. Immediately afterwards, the lid of the Medicine Cauldron was knocked away by an energy wave, producing a deafening metallic clang.

"Boom!"

After the cauldron lid flew away, a huge pillar of bright red fire shot into the sky, turning the surrounding sky crimson.

"Has the elixir finally been formed?" Xuan Kongzi looked up at the sky and murmured.

Xuan Yi and Xiao Ling also became slightly nervous. Although they knew Xiao Tian would not fail, they couldn't help but worry, since the sky looked terrifying.

At the edge of the sky at the end of the towering pillar of fire, strange mist rapidly condensed, forming Thunder Cloud in the blink of an eye.

The Thunder Cloud continued to churn, and finally, three colors—blue, silver, and red—gradually emerged from them.

"This young man is so young, yet he can refine pills with Three-Colored Pill Lightning. He truly has a bright future. It's no wonder that a new generation replaces the old. I'm getting old."

An Elder gazed at the Three-Color Thunder Cloud in the sky and sighed, shaking his head.

"Indeed, this talent is truly enviable."

Another elder, a mid-grade Eighth Grade- rank Alchemist Elder, squinted at Xiao Tian, whose expression remained unchanged, and said softly.

Hearing their conversation, the three in Xuan Yi all wore expressions of pride and honor. Naturally, they were in the best mood because their own people were so outstanding.

Making Rank 8 Pills is not considered a success once it is formed; it still requires a step called receiving the Pill Lightning, or protecting the pill.

Because it was too powerful, it aroused the wrath of the forces of heaven and earth, who wanted to destroy it. Therefore, the final step was to withstand the Pill Lightning and preserve the pill.

If a bolt of Pill Lightning were to strike a pill, that pill might instantly vanish into nothingness.

The power of the Pill Lightning increases with the quality of the pill. The Three-Colored Pill Lightning already possesses the strength of Nine Star Dou Ancestor Peak, and even One-Star Dou Zun would not dare to underestimate it.

"Are you sure we don't need to activate the Lightning Attraction Device?" Xuan Kongzi asked Xuan Yi, looking at the churning Thunder Cloud above.

In this assessment area, there are Lightning Attraction Device to catch the Thunder Cloud. After all, it's just an assessment, not a competition, so their safety must be guaranteed.

Some Alchemist who knew they lacked cultivation talent would hire thugs to help them withstand the Thunder Cloud when refining pills.

Xuan Kongzi was unaware of Xiao Tian's strength, but valuing talent, he chose to ask further questions.

Upon hearing Xuan Kongzi's words, Xiao Meng replied without hesitation, "Senior Uncle Xuan Kongzi, don't worry, this is also what Father requested. Father loves these Thunder Cloud the most."

Seeing this, Xuan Kongzi didn't say anything; he figured he could just take action when things got really bad.

Xiao Tian, standing in the arena, reached out and summoned Cyan Pill that had been floating in the sky, which slowly landed in his hand.

"You think a mere Three-Color Thunder Cloud can destroy my elixir?"

Xiao Tian stood with his hands behind his back, his black hair dancing wildly, his white and purple robe fluttering without wind. He glanced up at Thunder Cloud, a hint of disdain appearing on his lips.

"Boom--"

Seemingly hearing Xiao Tian's mockery, the Three-Color Thunder Cloud in the sky suddenly began to churn violently, and muffled thunder rumbled continuously, as if brewing some great terror.

"Laugh!"

As the Thunder Cloud churned, a magnificent pillar of Thunder, as thick as a thigh, suddenly erupted, carrying an aura of annihilation, heading towards Xiao Tian —or more precisely, towards the pill in Xiao Tian's left hand.

Xiao Tian suddenly raised his right hand, his five fingers like hooks, and clenched it in mid-air.

Within a three-zhang radius of the Lightning Pillar, the space began to distort, as if gripped by an invisible hand, creating ripples like water.

"Snap!"

Cracking sounds rang out from all directions, and countless tiny spatial cracks began to appear in the distorted space, constantly tightening, cutting, and disintegrating the falling Lightning Pillar.

The Lightning Pillar was gradually disintegrated and collapsed, emitting a sound similar to the shattering of space, and was eventually annihilated by space, turning into countless tiny bolts of lightning that scattered everywhere.

Standing on the ground, Xiao Tian glanced at the Tribulation Cloud in the sky, a domineering smile appearing on his lips.

He suddenly spread his right hand and then clenched it again, streaks of Thunder crackling across his arm, his aura rising steadily.

"Since you struck me with Thunder, I'll return the favor and let you taste my Thunder."

He suddenly threw out his right fist, and a three-colored Fist Seal expanded with the wind. The fist wind tore through the air and shot straight towards the Thunder Cloud with a sharp whistling sound.

As if sensing the provocation, the Thunder Cloud churned and rolled, unleashing Thunder Power that struck the Fist Seal unleashed by Xiao Tian.

Xiao Tian's Fist Seal was as Indestructible Vajra. The Thunder Power fell on it, like water droplets falling into the ocean, without causing any ripples. The fist's edge did not diminish in the slightest and it slammed straight into the rolling Thunder Cloud!

The force of the punch erupted, causing the entire Thunder Cloud to tremble violently. The dazzling lightning within was torn apart as if by an invisible hand, blasting out a hole nearly ten feet wide, revealing the clear sky behind it.