Pill Formed, Thunder Descended

Yao Dan and the others acted together, continuously drawing the power of heaven and earth from around Medicine King Peak and infusing it into the embryonic pill. Wherever the power of heaven and earth spread, the medicinal herbs in the Yao Clan's many herb fields seemed to have their energy drained away, becoming wilted and listless.

After a long while, having absorbed sufficient energy, the immense energy within the sea of flames began to rapidly merge together, and a tiny point of light slowly appeared...

"Rumble!"

The instant that tiny point of light appeared, the clear sky was suddenly filled with dense, dark clouds that blanketed the entire Medicine King Peak. Black lightning, carrying destructive power, darted rapidly through the clouds. The gloomy sky gave Yao Feng and the others an indescribable sense of oppression.

Yet Old Man Shen Nong wore a delighted smile. Only such terrifying pill lightning was worthy of a Ninth-grade Profound Pill.

Yao Dan, Elder Wanhuo, and Huo Yao also revealed fervent looks. A rich medicinal fragrance rapidly spread from the sea of flames, eventually condensing in the sky into countless beads of varying colors that rained down in dense streams, like a grand pill rain!

This divine sight made everyone present tremble inwardly.

Watching this scene, Yao Dan took a deep breath and murmured in a trembling voice.

"When pill rain falls, the Profound Pill emerges!"

Pill beads poured down from the heavens, striking the ground with crisp sounds. Yao Feng caught one, and a suction force came from his palm as pure energy surged directly into his body.

"It actually succeeded!" Huo Yao stared at the pill beads filling the sky, a trace of disbelief flashing through his eyes. Though he was not an alchemist, he knew how precious a Ninth-grade Profound Pill was. In the past several hundred years, perhaps no one on the entire continent would dare claim to have absolute confidence in refining a Profound Pill. Yet today, he had actually witnessed the birth of a Ninth-grade Profound Pill.

High in the sky, black lightning writhed wildly through the thick thunderclouds like enormous pythons. That fierce heavenly might brought the excited group back to their senses.

As the thunderclouds churned in the sky, the point of light within the sea of flames suddenly transformed into a pillar of light that shot straight into the heavens. Within it, a glowing mass resembling an embryonic egg could vaguely be seen. The dazzling pillar pierced directly into the thunderclouds, and the lightning immediately surged violently. Strands of black lightning, like roaring thunder pythons, densely wrapped around the pillar and bombarded the glowing mass fiercely.

With a wave of Yao Dan's hand, the Turtle Spirit Earth Fire instantly transformed into the phantom of a massive spirit turtle, guarding beneath the thunderclouds and protecting the Yao Clan's territory from being affected by them.

The pill lightning of a ninth-grade pill could only be endured by the pill itself. Only after passing through the lightning tribulation could it break free from its shell.

Under everyone's tense gazes, the glow of the light mass grew increasingly brilliant, with arcs of lightning flickering across the embryonic egg.

"Crack..."

After a quarter of an hour of relentless bombardment by the pill lightning, the thunderclouds gradually began to weaken. A cracking sound came from the embryonic egg as fissures appeared across its surface and rapidly spread outward.

As more and more cracks appeared, rays of light seeped out through them, and the blinding radiance once again enveloped the embryonic egg.

Suddenly, a massive bolt of lightning struck the embryonic egg. It instantly exploded, and an astonishing medicinal fragrance rapidly spread through the sky as visions of immortal herbs appeared in midair.

"Whoosh!"

A streak of light suddenly tore through the sky, attempting to flee.

As though he had long been prepared, Elder Wanhuo swept his sleeve, and the Nine Nether Wind Flame blocked the streak of light at an even greater speed. A phoenix cry suddenly resounded through the void, and a Phoenix phantom appeared between heaven and earth.

"To be able to change its form the moment it is born, it is indeed worthy of a Ninth-grade Profound Pill."

Old Man Shen Nong smiled lightly. The Life Flame transformed into a giant hand that enveloped the Phoenix phantom and gently clenched. The Phoenix phantom abruptly shattered, turning into a pill the size of a longan that floated quietly in the air.

Old Man Shen Nong placed various seals upon it, then put it away in a jade bottle.

He cupped his hands toward Yao Dan and the others in thanks.

"Thank you all for your generous assistance. Please accept an eighth-grade Demon Breaking Pill as a small token of my gratitude, and do not refuse."

Old Man Shen Nong took out several jade bottles and handed them to the group. Lei Mie received a bottle as well.

"Haha, this old man has truly gained an advantage. I barely did any work, yet I received an eighth-grade pill."

"That old fellow is rather generous this time!"

Yao Dan chuckled and casually stored the Demon Breaking Pill in his Storage Ring. Eighth-grade pills were quite helpful to Dou Zuns, but their effects were ultimately limited for Dou Shengs like them.

"Being able to witness the birth of a Ninth-grade Profound Pill already made this trip worthwhile. I never expected to receive an eighth-grade pill as well. What a tremendous profit!"

Huo Yao laughed heartily and said with complete satisfaction.

Elder Wanhuo did not react much. He was already at the peak of the Pill Master Grandmaster rank, and only Profound Pills could attract his interest. Being able to personally participate in the refinement of a Profound Pill had already satisfied him.

"With this matter concluded, I shall take my leave. Old fellow, we shall meet again someday."

Old Man Shen Nong greeted Yao Dan, then directly sat atop that pale green Pill Cauldron and flew toward the outside of the Yao Clan.

Yao Dan was already accustomed to this. He turned to look at Lei Mie and Huo Yao.

"Yao Clan Chief, the spatial coordinates of my Thunder Clan have been left behind. Yao Clan Chief need only send someone to construct a Spatial Array. Lei shall take his leave first as well."

"Good."

Yao Dan nodded, not offering any empty pleasantries about returning again.

"Brother Yao Feng, we will have another chance to fight someday!" Lei Dong waved at Yao Feng before Lei Mie took him away.

"Yao Clan Chief, Huo has another matter he wishes to discuss with you!"

Seeing Lei Mie gradually depart with the younger generation, Huo Yao stepped closer and spoke.