"Crackle—"
The Earth Demon Puppet collided violently with the silver Pill Lightning in midair, erupting in a blinding flash.
The Pill Lightning writhed wildly like a living creature. Silver currents spread across the puppet's body with sharp sizzling sounds, filling the air with a pungent burnt smell.
Ripples spread across the Earth Demon Puppet's silver armor under the assault of the currents, yet it held firm against the Pill Lightning's impact. There was not the slightest trace of pain on its face, much less any intention of retreating.
Everyone in the square stared in stunned disbelief. No one had expected Xiao Yao to use a puppet to take the Pill Lightning head-on, much less expected the puppet to withstand such a terrifying strike.
On the stone platform, Xiao Yao looked at the Life-Devouring Pill in his hand. Its flawless appearance showed that its quality was considerably better than the one he had refined last time.
Yao Lao watched the silver puppet confront the Pill Lightning head-on, a trace of approval flashing through his eyes. "A puppet that fears neither life nor death. It is practically a helper tailor-made for an alchemist. Not bad at all."
As soon as he finished speaking, the dark clouds in the sky surged once more. A second bolt of Pill Lightning was gathering deep within the clouds, its dazzling silver glow even brighter than the first, clearly containing even more terrifying energy.
Boom!
A silver bolt of lightning as thick as a water barrel broke free of the clouds in an instant. An incomparably brilliant white light burst forth, forcing everyone in the pavilions to raise their hands and shield their eyes. Their vision went blank, while the energy pressure, several times more violent than before, pressed down like something tangible and left them struggling