The day of the elixir's completion has finally arrived.
On this day, the sky was unusually gloomy. The originally clear weather suddenly turned into a thick cloud cover, and thunder rumbled. Everyone in the Shinobi World felt an unprecedented sense of oppression, as if something earth-shattering was about to happen.
"It's going to be a success!" Tsunade stood outside the workshop, looking up at the sky, her eyes filled with excitement.
Orochimaru also stopped his work, his crimson vertical pupils fixed on the alchemy furnace, a look of anticipation playing on his lips. "Finally, I'll see the pills refined by the Holy Lord."
boom!
Just then, the alchemy furnace suddenly began to shake violently, the runes on its body shone brightly, and a dazzling seven-colored beam of light pierced through the roof of the workshop and shot straight into the sky! Wherever the beam of light passed, the dark clouds were torn apart, revealing a huge gap.
Immediately afterwards, the world changed color!
The previously gloomy sky was instantly covered by dark thunderclouds. The thunder was no longer a rolling rumble, but a deafening explosion, as if the sky were collapsing and the earth were splitting. Streaks of purple lightning streaked through the clouds, like raging dragons, converging towards the alchemy furnace.
"It's Pill Tribulation!" someone exclaimed in surprise.
The refining of elixirs, especially top-grade ones, often attracts the test of heaven and earth, known as the Pill Tribulation. The greater the power of the Pill Tribulation, the higher the quality of the elixir. At this moment, the thunderclouds gathering in the sky are larger than any previous Pill Tribulation, and the destructive power contained within them is enough to make even Immortal King tremble.
"It's actually a nine-stage Pill Tribulation!" Tenchu's expression changed. "The quality of this pill has exceeded all expectations!"
The Nine Pill Tribulation are legendary, signifying that the pill has reached the threshold of Saint Level. If one can overcome them, the pill's power will be limitless; if one fails, the pill will turn to ashes, or even trigger a massive explosion.
Just as the first bolt of purple lightning crashed down, striking the alchemy furnace, Tsubasa suddenly opened his eyes.
"A mere Pill Tribulation to be so insolent!"
With a furious roar, he instantly soared into the air, his Saint Power surging, the golden light as dazzling as the sun. Facing the lightning bolt that was enough to severely injure Immortal King, Tsubasa did not dodge at all, but clenched his fist and threw a punch!
Bang!
The fist and the lightning collided, producing a deafening roar. The purple lightning was instantly torn apart by the fist, turning into countless electric currents that scattered and disappeared into the air.
Immediately afterwards, the second, the third... bolts of lightning fell like a storm, each one thicker and more violent than the last. But Tsubasa remained unfazed, his figure weaving through the lightning, each punch containing earth-shattering power, shattering the bolts of Pill Tribulation lightning into pieces.
"So powerful!" A Yotsuki stared in disbelief, clenching her fists involuntarily. "Is this the strength of the Holy Venerable? Even with his severe injuries, he could still shatter the Pill Tribulation with a single punch!"
Uchiha Itachi's eyes were solemn, and he was deeply shocked. He could feel that every punch from Tsubasa contained the ultimate control over power. It seemed violent, but it was actually extremely precise, just enough to destroy the core of the lightning without wasting a single bit of power.
In a short while, the nine Pill Tribulation were all blasted away by the Tsubasa. The dark clouds gradually dispersed, and the sky became clear again, but then, an even more powerful aura erupted from the alchemy furnace.
Click!
The lid of the alchemy furnace opened with a click, and eighteen pills, each the size of a longan, slowly flew out. Each pill was perfectly round, radiating a seven-colored glow, and its rich medicinal fragrance spread like a tangible entity, permeating the entire Holy Mountain and even reaching most of the Shinobi World. Countless tiny energy points surrounded the pills, as if they contained the power of a galaxy, their life essence so abundant that it was almost condensed into liquid.
"The elixir is complete!"
Everyone cheered, their faces beaming with ecstasy.
Tsubasa slowly descended, raised his hand, and eighteen " Holy Insect Pill " flew neatly in front of him, hovering in the air. Looking at these pills, a hint of satisfaction flashed in his eyes. "This pill shall be called the Holy Insect Golden Core."
The birth of the Holy Insect Golden Core brought the atmosphere in the Shinobi World to its peak. But immediately afterward, a new problem arose before everyone—how should these eighteen Holy Insect Golden Core be distributed?
Inside the council hall atop the Holy Mountain, the high-ranking members of the Shinobi World gathered, the atmosphere somewhat somber. Eighteen pills might seem like a lot, but with over a dozen Shinobi World experts stuck at the Peak Immortal King Peak Immortal King, plus some top experts poised to break through, these pills were simply not enough to go around.
"Your Majesty, in my opinion, priority should be given to supplying those who are stuck at the Peak Immortal King," A Yotsuki spoke first, her tone excited. "Their strength has reached a bottleneck. With the Holy Insect Pill, they will surely be able to break through, and the high-end combat power of the Shinobi World will instantly be elevated to a higher level."
"I agree," Uchiha Itachi nodded in agreement. " The Shinobi World is currently facing a threat from the Insect Race, making high-end combat power the most crucial factor. Only with more Saint experts can the Shinobi World be safer."
Hinata Hyuga also said softly, "I also think we should prioritize giving it to those at the Peak Immortal King. After they break through, they can better protect the Shinobi World."
Tsunade sat to the side, pondering, "That's true, but we can't overlook other powerful individuals. For example, some Peak Immortal Venerable Venerables might be able to break through to Immortal King if they obtain the Holy Insect Pill, thus replenishing the mid-level combat power of the Shinobi World."
Orochimaru sneered from the side, " Princess Tsunade, you're biting off more than you can chew. Instead of spreading resources thin, concentrate your efforts on improving high-end combat power. The number of Holy Insect Pill is limited; they must be used wisely."
Everyone held their own opinions and argued endlessly. Some wanted to fight for themselves, while others considered the overall interests of the Shinobi World.
Just then, Tsubasa spoke, his voice calm yet carrying an undeniable authority. "Do as A Yotsuki said, prioritize supplying those who have been stuck at the Peak Immortal King for many years."
He paused, his gaze sweeping over everyone present. " Uchiha Itachi, Hinata Hyuga, Nagato Uzumaki, Tsunade, A Yotsuki, Kitsuchi, Hozuki Suigetsu Minato Namikaze, Sasori, Tenchu, Madara Uchiha, Mito Uzumaki... you fifteen, each receive one Holy Insect Pill. The remaining three will be sealed away, reserved for those with the potential to break through later, or used in times of crisis."
Hearing their names called, everyone's faces lit up with joy. Especially Hozuki Suigetsu and Kitsuchi, who were only at the Peak Immortal Venerable and had struggled to break through, receiving the Holy Insect Pill was like having another chance to be reborn.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Everyone stood up to express their gratitude.
Tsubasa waved his hand. "No need to thank me, this is what you deserve. I hope that after your breakthrough, you can better Guardian Ninja world."
After the distribution was completed, everyone took their assigned Holy Insect Pill and returned to their respective residences to prepare for secluded cultivation and breakthroughs.
Uchiha Itachi returned to the Uchiha's base, found a quiet, secluded room, and sat down cross-legged. He held the Holy Insect Pill, which emitted a seven-colored glow, in his hand, feeling the immense energy contained within it. He took a deep breath and put the pill into his mouth.
The moment the pill entered his stomach, a violent yet gentle power erupted! As if an energy star had exploded within his body, the warm medicinal power spread along his meridians, cleansing his limbs and bones. Uchiha Itachi could feel his meridians, which had been blocked for many years, being instantly opened up, his dried-up Chakra pool being rapidly filled, and even beginning to overflow.
He quickly circulated his cultivation technique, guiding the medicinal power to break through the barrier of the Peak Immortal King. That barrier was as solid as an iron wall, and he had tried to break through it countless times in the past without success. But now, with the support of the Holy Insect Pill, the barrier actually began to crack!
"Now!" A glint flashed in Uchiha Itachi's eyes, Mangekyō Sharingan instantly activated. Complex patterns appeared in his crimson pupils, and his aura surged. He concentrated all his Chakra and spiritual power into a single point and charged fiercely towards the barrier!
boom!
A deafening roar erupted within him, shattering the barrier! A vast aura burst forth from his body, surging out of the secret chamber and soaring into the sky. His Mangekyō Sharingan shone with unprecedented brilliance, its power surging to the point where it could even see through the cracks in space. His Chakra surged like a tsunami, officially marking his entry into the peak of the Peak Immortal King!
"Finally... I've broken through." Uchiha Itachi slowly opened his eyes, his eyes filled with relief and excitement.
Almost simultaneously, Hinata Hyuga also took the Holy Insect Pill in the Hyuga Clan's secret chamber. As the medicine entered her body, she felt her Byakugan begin to burn. A gentle power continuously nourished her Byakugan, making her vision increasingly broad. She could not only see through matter but also penetrate layers of space to see distant Xingchen.
At the same time, the Law of the Gentle Fist rapidly improving under the influence of the medicine. She could feel that her control over her Immortal Power was becoming more precise, and each punch could mobilize the power of heaven and earth, doubling its power. Before long, an equally vast aura erupted from the secret chamber, Hinata Hyuga successfully broke through, advancing to the Peak Immortal King!
Nagato Uzumaki's breakthrough was even more astonishing. He consumed the Holy Insect Pill atop a tower by the sea, its medicinal power instantly merging into his body and drawing upon the immense energy of heaven and earth. A strange light flickered in his black eyes, and Senjutsu Chakra surged through his body like a flood. His body, previously damaged by the use of forbidden techniques, rapidly recovered under the nourishment of the Holy Insect Pill's life essence.
The moment he broke through, the entire beach was enveloped by a powerful aura, dark clouds gathered in the sky, and lightning flashed, as if celebrating the birth of a new powerhouse. Nagato stood atop the tower, gazing into the distance, the confusion in his eyes gradually dissipating, replaced by determination.
Tsunade broke through in a secret chamber of the Medical Temple. Her Strength of a Hundred Technique and Senjutsu were perfectly fused under the medicinal power of the Holy Insect Pill, making her life force as powerful as a dragon. Her already formidable strength reached a new level, capable of shattering mountains with a single punch. At the moment of breakthrough, she felt her body become much younger and more energetic, as if she had returned to her peak.
In the following months, good news kept coming from the Shinobi World.
The other powerful individuals who obtained the Holy Insect Pill also broke through their bottlenecks and entered another realm.
Besides the Peak Immortal King, some Immortal Venerable Venerables who obtained the Holy Insect Pill also broke through and advanced to the Immortal King Realm. The high-end combat power of the Shinobi World once again ushered in an explosive growth, with more than ten new Peak Immortal King added, more than doubling the total number of Immortal King Level, and countless Immortal Venerable Venerables.