Entrapment, "Resurrection"
The old man looked around. He was the most powerful person present. The strongest person besides him was Seven-Star Dou Zun, but there was only one of them.
As for Xiao Yan, he sensed that Xiao Yan was extremely weak. Refining this pill that triggered the Nine-Colored Pill Lightning had consumed too much of his Dou Qi and Soul Power.
In other words, no one present could stop him. He could easily take the pill, find a place to consume it, and even if he didn't return to the Northwest Continent, he could still venture directly to the Central Plains.
As for that First-Turn Dou Venerate from the Tian Shu Alliance, once he takes the Bone-Growing Blood-Melting Pill and recovers to his best condition, and his cultivation level rises to Nine-Star Dou Venerate, he will be able to escape even if he is no match for him.
There are indeed risks involved in stealing the elixir, but they are far outweighed by the potential rewards.
Having considered this, the old man made his choice.
Seizing elixirs may involve some dangers, but the benefits after obtaining them are immeasurable, including increased lifespan, breakthroughs in cultivation, and increased potential.
Conversely, if he had missed this elixir, his potential would have been exhausted, his lifespan would have been short, and he would surely have perished within the next ten years or so.
So, there's nothing to hesitate about!
Using his spatial powers, the old man stretched out a hand, which instantly appeared before the Medicine Cauldron Medicine Cauldron, ready to reach inside and retrieve the pill.
While no one else was paying attention, at the same time, another spatial force appeared, and a slender jade hand appeared in front of the Medicine Cauldron, flicking the withered hand that reached out from a distance.
The green sparks instantly landed on the withered hand, and the terrifying poison spread rapidly, connecting to the old man through the spatial link.
In the distance, the old man's expression changed as he sensed the poison spreading from his palm to his arm and even his entire body. Without hesitation, he used his hand as a knife and ruthlessly cut off his poisoned palm along with half of his arm.
Xiao Yi Xian appeared beside Xiao Yan, her expression calm, her gaze sweeping over the old man, a chilling aura emanating from her.
The old man gritted his teeth, realizing he had lost his bet. Xiao Yan wasn't unprepared; he was simply entrapping him.
He didn't try to escape; he stood there, waiting for death to come.
With his lifespan nearing its end, his actual combat strength no longer matched his cultivation level. Moreover, Xiao Yi Xian was First-Turn Dou Venerate whose strength was several times greater than his, so resisting would be futile.
At this moment, the other Dou Venerate present also realized what had just happened—a confrontation that could be described as extremely fast.
They glanced at the old man with the cultivation level of Eight-Star Dou Zun, then silently moved away.
Shi Tian then spoke up, "Master Xiao Yan, this is the patriarch of the Profound Nether Sect."
Xiao Yan nodded, planning in his heart that he would have Venerable Skyfire destroy Xuanming and gather all the resources.
The Profound Nether Sect patriarch wore a resigned expression. He had anticipated this situation, but the Nine-Colored Pill Lightning's Bone-Growing Blood-Melting Pill was simply too tempting for him, so he decided to take a gamble.
Otherwise, he would die of old age in a decade or so, and the difference between that and dying now wouldn't be significant.
As for what will happen to the Profound Nether Sect after his death?
Ah, after he dies, who cares about the raging flood?
He looked at Xiao Yi Xian and said, "I lost the bet, and I'm willing to accept my defeat. I'll give you my life!"
Xiao Yan looked at him, paused for a moment, and then said, "With your cultivation of Eight-Star Dou Zun, if you are willing to work for me and accumulate some merit, I can refine another Bone-Growing Blood-Melting Pill for you."
At this moment, Shi Tian also confirmed, "Master Xiao Yan is indeed fair in rewarding and punishing. Our Lion Underworld Sect's Elder Shi Yan was able to break through to become Seventh-Rank Alchemist because Master Xiao Yan Xiao Yan guide him in his breakthrough after making an agreement with him."
"And everyone knows the current situation of the elders of the Tian Shu Alliance."
The Profound Nether Sect patriarch's face fell, and endless regret welled up in his heart.
He looked at Xiao Yan, opened his mouth, and was about to ask if there was still a chance for him to join now.
Then Xiao Yi Xian raised her hand again, making a loose clenching motion.
The Profound Nether Sect Patriarch then realized that no matter how quickly he severed his arm, Xiao Yi Xian's terrifying, all-pervasive toxin had already spread throughout his entire body in the first instant.
From acceptance to resentment, the patriarch of the Profound Nether Sect ultimately died with regret.
With a thought, Xiao Yan unleashed Soul Chains from behind, pulling out the soul of the Profound Nether Sect's patriarch and locking it into the jade bottle he had retrieved.
His body was also pulled back, and together with his severed arm, it was put into his Storage Ring.
"Including the Profound Nether Sect Ancestor, the Waning Moon Sect Ancestor, and the Waning Moon Sect Master, there are a total of three Dou Venerate bodies and three Dou Venerate souls. That's three more Dou Venerate- level Heavenly Demon Puppet. I should find time to refine them," Xiao Yan thought to himself.
The death of the Profound Nether Sect's patriarch served as a warning to others.
Everyone present, whether or not they had any ulterior motives, was completely stunned.
At the same time, the Nine-Colored Pill Lightning in the sky were all caught by the Heavenly Demon Puppet.
The sky cleared again, and the Heavenly Demon Puppet landed. After absorbing the energy of the Nine-Colored Pill Lightning, its strength increased dramatically.
The Heavenly Demon Puppet now possesses the strength of Four-Star Dou Venerate, equivalent to most of the Dou Venerate present.
The crowd was even more horrified, and they became certain of one thing: the Northwest Continent would definitely be dominated by the Tian Shu Alliance in the future.
At this moment, inside the Medicine Cauldron, the Bone-Growing Blood-Melting Pill, having accumulated enough spiritual energy, had already acquired the ability to transform into Pill Beast.
Knowing its fate, it seized the opportunity and quickly fled outside.
Xiao Yan kept a close eye on it, releasing his Soul Power. Although he had already consumed a lot of it while refining the medicine, he still easily suppressed it.
With a heavy heart, Xiao Yan suppressed the spirituality of the Bone-Growing Blood-Melting Pill, preventing it from transforming into Pill Beast and moving freely, before storing it in a jade bottle.
After completing this step, Xiao Yan looked at Shi Tian and the others. "Is there anything I can help you with?"
Shi Tian quickly shook his head. "No, no, it's nothing. Master Xiao Yan, you're busy. I'll leave now."
Seeing this, the other Dou Venerate also took their leave, and in their hearts they wondered whether they should take this opportunity to join the Tian Shu Alliance.
With an Eighth-Rank Nine-Color Alchemist in charge, the Tian Shu Alliance's development potential is self-evident. Joining now will prevent our forces from suffering the same fate as the Waning Moon Sect and the Profound Nether Sect in the future.
Xiao Yan was unaware of their thoughts, and even if he knew, he wouldn't care.
With the Heaven-Swallowing Talent [Balance], he can create Heavenly Demon Puppet at will, so these people can exert their combat power whether they are alive or dead.
This is because he is not a truly evil person, and his bottom line is not low. Otherwise, he would have already led Xiao Yi Xian to slaughter everyone and turned all the powerful people in the Northwest Continent into their most loyal puppets.
After all the Dou Zun expert left, Xiao Yan took another pill to restore his Dou Qi and then sat down to meditate and adjust his condition.
Time passed, and about half a day later, when his Dou Qi and Soul Power had fully recovered, Xiao Yan reached out and touched the Bone Flame Ring, channeling his Soul Power into it and sending a message.
"Teacher, it's time to revive."