Dense beads of cold sweat gradually formed on his forehead, trickling down into his wide-open, jet-black eyes.
Yet Xiao Yan dared not blink even once.
His soul force poured unreservedly into the Medicine Cauldron, like a river surging forth after its floodgates had been raised.
Under the suppression and guidance of Xiao Yan's soul force, the crimson flame from earlier never once touched the other two flames. Even the intense heat carried by each flame was enveloped and isolated by his soul force.
Held apart, the three flames released just the right amount of heat to sustain the pill's needs. Otherwise, the refinement would likewise end in failure.
Dividing his attention three ways, Xiao Yan pushed himself to the limit-and actually felt the strength of his soul force increase to a certain degree!
As time passed, the flames gradually began to dissipate, revealing glimpses of a smooth, round, green pill within the cauldron.
The Three-Pattern Clear Spirit Pill was complete!
At the same time, the gray-robed Yan Li had also finished his pill!
He suddenly raised his head and let out a low roar, then slammed his palm against the Medicine Cauldron. Its lid shot away, and vast swaths of pitch-black flame surged out, blotting out the sky.
From the heart of those black flames, violet light burst forth. In an instant, it riddled the flames with holes.
As the light shot out, a rich, violet pill fragrance slowly rose, finally gathering above Yan Li's head into a purple cloud, like a bank of mist with a spirit of its own.
The pinnacle of fourth grade-the Purple Heart Barrier-Breaking Pill!
Watching the spectacular sight before Yan Li, Xiao Yan narrowed his eyes but did not let his attention stray. The flames in his hands gradually contracted, and the Three-Pattern Clear