"Rumble..."
A deafening roar echoed across the sky, and Yan Bing and Old Monster Hu's expressions changed drastically. This sudden turn of events had caught them completely off guard!
But the next moment, when the two looked at Xiao Yan, they suddenly realized why the Pill Lightning had just dissipated and could not possibly gather again. It must be because Xiao Yan had successfully refined his Emperor Grade Pill!
"Tsk tsk, who would have thought? To succeed in refining Emperor Grade Pill on your very first try, Yan Xiao, you're truly remarkable!"
Looking at the perfectly round pill still enveloped in the Heavenly Flames inside Xiao Yan, Old Monster Hu couldn't help but feel a sense of astonishment. Xiao Yan's talent was truly beyond imagination. He succeeded in refining Emperor Grade Pill on his first attempt. If he were to refine it a few more times in the future, wouldn't he be able to disregard even Emperor Grade Pill?
Thinking of this, Old Monster Hu's eyes narrowed, and he felt a sense of unease. He had already witnessed Xiao Yan's rapid growth. Since Xiao Yan was now on the opposite side of him, he absolutely could not allow Xiao Yan to continue to grow. Otherwise, when the time came, he would probably be unable to defeat him!
"Hmph! We absolutely cannot let him grow any further!"
With a cold snort in his heart, Old Monster Hu moved suddenly, instantly traversing the void and charging towards Xiao Yan on the Void Plaza.
The best way to deal with an enemy like Xiao Yan who is not yet fully grown is to nip him in the bud!
However, as Old Monster Hu set off, Gu Li, on the referee's platform, had already noticed the unusual situation inside Xiao Yan's medicine cauldron. Although he hadn't paid attention at first, when the Pill Lightning condensed, Gu Li instantly understood why Xiao Yan hadn't made any progress in Pill Condensation for so long—he was improving the quality of the pill. Although doing so was extremely risky, and a slight mistake could lead to the failure of the pill refining, judging from this, Xiao Yan had truly succeeded!
Seeing that Old Monster Hu was about to make a move, Gu Li immediately let out a cold snort. In a flash, he stood in front of Old Monster Hu Old Monster Hu, his sleeves billowing as he stared directly at him and shouted sharply:
" Old Monster Hu! Do you intend to start a war against my Alchemist Guild in this Ancient Wilderness City?!"
When Old Monster Hu saw Gu Li blocking his way, his brows furrowed. Normally, Old Monster Hu would have immediately attacked and fought him, giving him no chance to speak. However, after resisting the Pill Lightning, his strength was somewhat depleted. If they started fighting now, it would be difficult to achieve a result. But otherwise, no one could stop Xiao Yan from getting the Emperor Grade Pill in his Xiao Yan.
"Hmph! Gu Li, I'll have a go at you!"
With a cold snort, another old man dressed in an ice-blue robe suddenly stepped forward, blocking Gu Li's path. Upon seeing this, Old Monster Hu behind him instantly smiled. At this crucial moment, Yan Bing was finally able to stand on his side.
Seeing Yan Bing blocking Gu Li, Old Monster Hu also flashed around the two of them again and continued to rush towards Xiao Yan.
"Hey! Don't forget, after getting past Gu Li, there's still this old man to watch out for!"
As soon as the shout fell, Chi Lin's figure flashed out and blocked Hu Laoguai's way again. The latter frowned slightly when he saw this. In this way, he and Yan Bing were blocked by these two. Wouldn't they just be able to watch Xiao Yan's Emperor Pill be born?
"Rumble..."
The deafening thunder roared once again, causing everyone's expression to change again. Gu Li and Chi Lin frowned immediately. This Pill Lightning had to come at the exact moment they were being restrained. Xiao Yan was all alone at the moment. If this Pill Lightning were to fall, who could help him withstand Pill Lightning?
Old Monster Hu and Yan Bing, who were standing opposite them, were secretly delighted. With this, they no longer had to worry about not being able to deal with Xiao Yan!
They had witnessed the power of the Pill Lightning. If no one helped Xiao Yan resist Pill Lightning, given his current condition, once the Pill Lightning struck, not only would the Emperor Grade Pill in the medicine cauldron be destroyed, but Xiao Yan himself would also be doomed!
It kills two birds with one stone, so why not!
"Hehe, since that's the case, then you two will stay here with us. Neither of you will be going up!"
Old Monster Hu sneered, crossed his arms, and looked at Chi Lin with a mocking expression. In an instant, he turned around and blocked Chi Lin's path. In this way, Gu Li and Chi Lin were tightly restrained by Old Monster Hu and Yan Bing. At present, apart from Elder Xuan on the platform, it is probably no one else who can withstand the Pill Lightning!
At this moment, Elder Xuan and the young man beside him exchanged a glance. Even with Elder Xuan's strength, a deep sense of solemnity appeared in his pair of deep old eyes. He had just witnessed the power of the Pill Lightning. If it came again now, he alone would find it difficult to resist!
He wasn't the only one thinking this way; the young man beside him was also extremely worried. At this moment, the only people in the arena who could help Xiao Yan withstand the Pill Lightning lightning were probably the two of them. If they didn't take action, Xiao Yan would probably not be able to escape this calamity in the end!
"Sigh... Young Master, what do you think?"
The young man gently tapped the Brushing Jade Fan in his palm, pondering the most advantageous solution. He couldn't possibly disregard Elder Xuan beside him for the sake of Xiao Yan, so he had to find a way that would satisfy both sides.
"Sigh... there's no other way. If things really don't work out, Elder Xuan, you can go up and hold him off for a bit. Once I rescue Yan Xiao from the arena, we can just let him have his Emperor Grade Pill!"
Upon hearing this, Elder Xuan nodded slightly, but a trace of worry remained between his brows. He feared that Yan Xiao would not easily give up the Emperor Grade Pill that he had painstakingly refined!
"Sizzle..."
Suddenly, a deafening thunderclap resounded, and the expressions of Gu Li, Chi Lin, Elder Xuan, and the young man all changed. The Pill Lightning had finally arrived!
A black Pill Lightning, hundreds of feet thick, descended from the sky, striking the Myriad Beast Cauldron on the stone platform below. If this attack landed, given Xiao Yan's current condition, he would likely be doomed!
Even so, Xiao Yan was still completely focused on the medicine cauldron in front of him, only sparing a sliver of his mind to wait for the arrival of the Pill Lightning!
"Drink! If you want to hurt him, you'll have to get past me first!"
Suddenly, a sharp shout rang out from the Void Plaza. Everyone looked up and saw a figure blocking the impending Pill Lightning. Upon seeing this, everyone's faces showed surprise.
At this moment, on the stands, Elder Xuan, who was about to make a move, and the young man sitting next to him were also shocked by this sudden scene. When they saw who it was, their expressions changed. They never expected that he would stand up for Xiao Yan and block the Pill Lightning!
At this very moment, the person standing in the void, looking up at the Pill Lightning with a solemn expression, was none other than Qin Zhong, whom Xiao Yan had saved a month ago!