Wise Shi Jing, Swallowing the Pill
Outside of Yan City, within the territory of the Black-Corner Region.
The blond-haired man looked up at the sky above Yan City, still feeling lingering fear.
As the sect leader of the Lion Underworld Sect, Shi Tian is lecherous and arrogant, but not stupid.
He knew perfectly well what an Eighth-Rank Alchemist meant in the Northwest Continent.
The Lion Underworld Sect is one of the top 10 powers in the Northwest Continent, with several Dou Venerate within its ranks. As the sect leader, he possesses the strength of Four-Star Dou Venerate. (In the original novel, he appeared as Six-Star Dou Zun, but the timeline here is much earlier, so two stars have been reduced.)
Even so, the Lion Underworld Sect would never dare to make an enemy of an Eighth-Rank Alchemist.
The power that an Eighth-Rank Alchemist can mobilize is enough to completely annihilate a Dou Venerate force.
Although the Lion Underworld Sect is strong, it is not the only dominant force, and it cannot even be considered one of the top five.
If he were merely a Seventh-Rank Alchemist, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that the Lion Underworld Sect, with its Dou Venerate, could easily crush him.
In fact, after learning that one of his elders had died in the Black-Corner Region, his thought was not even to eliminate Xiao Yan alone, but to slaughter the entire Tian Shu Alliance and even the entire Black-Corner Region.
Only in this way can they demonstrate the thunderous wrath of the Lion Underworld Sect.
However, his anger completely dissipated after seeing the Five-Colored Pill Lightning floating above Yan City.
Na Yan Xiao is Seventh-Rank Alchemist only made a name for himself in the Jia Ma Empire a year ago. He is a figure who appeared out of nowhere. Before that, he was either in Central Plains or was cultivated by a hidden force.
Upon seeing the Eight-Colored Pill Lightning, Shi Tian naturally came up with a logical guess.
The Alchemist who refined the Five-Colored Pill Lightning Tier 8 Medicinal Pill is most likely Yan Xiao's teacher.
An Eighth-Rank Alchemist could never be without support or backing.
Their Lion Underworld Sect ranks among the top 10 in the Northwest Continent, but in the Central Plains, they are merely an ordinary first-rate power.
The power behind this Eighth-Rank Alchemist is definitely hundreds of times stronger than that of the Lion Underworld Sect, and there might even be a legendary Semi-Saint in charge.
Shi Tian was somewhat relieved that he and his group had learned of this news before entering Yan City.
Otherwise, once they actually enter Yan City and take their revenge, it will be too late for regrets.
Offending an Eighth-Rank Alchemist for the sake of a mere Dou Zong elder like Shi Jing is utterly foolish.
With this thought in mind, Shi Tian turned to the Lion Underworld Sect members behind him and said, "Today, there will be no revenge!"
Upon hearing Shi Tian's words, one of the Lion Underworld Sect elders, confused, asked, "Sect Master, why is that? Our sect's elders died at the hands of that Yan Xiao. If we don't take revenge, won't the outside world think that our Lion Underworld Sect is weak?"
Shi Tian's golden hair bristled, and he sneered, "Shut up, you idiot."
"Can't you see the Five-Colored Pill Lightning above Yan City? Where in the entire Northwest Continent is there even an Eighth-Rank Alchemist?"
This Eighth-Rank Alchemist could only be a big shot from Central Plains. Based on the location where the Pill Lightning appeared, this big shot definitely has a close relationship with the Tian Shu Alliance. He might even be Yan Xiao's teacher!
"To offend Eighth-Rank Alchemist and the likely terrifying power behind that Eighth-Rank Alchemist for the sake of such a useless creature as the Shi Jing? Are you out of your mind or am I out of my mind?!"
After listening to Shi Tian's reasoned and well-founded analysis, many elders of the Lion Underworld Sect belatedly nodded in agreement.
The elder who had raised the question spoke with lingering fear, "I'm sorry, Sect Master, I was just getting senile!"
Shi Tian did not pursue the matter further. After a moment's thought, he said, "Take out whatever you have in your Storage Ring and put them together to make a gift that suits your status."
I still need to go to Yan City this time, but the purpose is not revenge, but to pay a visit!
"Building a good relationship with an Eighth-Rank Alchemist might just be the key to the Lion Underworld Sect's further advancement!"
No one questioned Shi Tian, and everyone did as instructed.
Yan City.
In the Small Courtyard.
Xiao Yan took out the Earth Fire Lotus Platform once again, preparing to immediately consume the Blood-Melting Body-Tempering Pill.
Tier 8 Medicinal Pill are rare, and to avoid any unforeseen complications, he didn't intend to save them for later.
Once he takes the Blood-Melting Body-Tempering Pill and his physique breaks through to the Eighth Rank, he will possess the combat power of Dou Venerate under normal circumstances. Coupled with his various trump cards, he can at least escape unless he encounters a powerhouse of the Semi-Saint level or above.
In this part of the Northwest Continent, they are truly worry-free.
He was no longer afraid of the Lion Underworld Sect or the Elder Mu Gu mentioned by Protector Xuan.
Thinking of this, Xiao Yan said to Yao Lao, "Teacher, protect me."
The Yao Lao hummed in agreement, his expression serious.
Becoming Dou Zong is a major hurdle, and the same goes for Dou Venerate.
Once Xiao Yan successfully raises his physique to the Eighth Rank and gains the strength of Dou Venerate, he will truly have a place in the Dou Qi Continent.
Xiao Yan flashed and sat on the Earth Fire Lotus Platform, feeling the significantly more concentrated fire-attribute energy. He opened his mouth and swallowed the Blood-Melting Body-Tempering Pill.
The pill felt like a red-hot iron ball in my stomach, causing a sharp burning pain in my mouth.
This feeling was something Xiao Yan had never experienced before. Since his birth, flames had never caused him any harm, let alone high-temperature burning.
The first time he felt a burning pain was after swallowing the Blood-Melting Body-Tempering Pill.
The burning sensation began to slowly spread throughout the body as the pill entered the stomach.
Despite the burning pain, Xiao Yan felt that he had no wounds at all. The burning pain was just a sensation and did not cause any real damage.
On the contrary, under the intense burning sensation, Xiao Yan could clearly feel that his body was being nourished and strengthened by an extremely hot energy.
The pure white bones absorbed the energy of the elixir, becoming even more solid, and golden patterns appeared on their surface, with the gold increasing in number.
The resilient muscles absorbed the energy of the elixir, becoming even stronger, as if they had been forged through countless trials. Their density increased many times over, and the power they contained was astonishing.
Meridians... tendons... blood... internal organs... skin... even hair.
Every part of his body was undergoing a transformative metamorphosis under the intense heat of the elixir.
During this process, the <Spirit Devouring Body Forging Mantra> operates on its own, and the energy of the elixir is further digested.
Xiao Yan was unconsciously making subtle adjustments, making himself more perfect and exuding a sense of completeness.
Looking at Xiao Yan's changes, even though he looked no different from before, Yao Lao felt a sense of shame and inferiority.
It's as if there's a difference in the level of life; the creatures at the bottom of the food chain see the superior beings and can't help but want to submit.
The Yao Lao focused his mind to pull himself out of this feeling, and was secretly alarmed.
"Continuous evolution seems to have brought about a tremendous increase in Yan'er's essence."
at the same time.
Within the Yan City.
In an office, Xiao Ding was handling official business.
Across the desk, Xiao Li leaned back lazily in his chair, a smile on his face, "Big brother, I've found the recipe for the Life-Devouring Pill that Third Brother asked me to send people to find."
"Really?" Xiao Ding looked up and smiled with satisfaction, "Second brother, as expected of you, your efficiency is really high. You were able to find such a large mountain range so quickly."
"That's right, don't you know whose brother I am? You and my third brother are both so outstanding, I can't be any less so..."
The conversation suddenly stopped, and Xiao Li's expression froze.
Xiao Ding, sitting opposite him, showed the same reaction, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.
In the next instant, their auras surged.