Fifth-grade, Body Tempering Thunder Pill

The Mystic Moon Sect and the Heavenly Fire Sect have been rivals for years, so naturally, conflicts between their disciples were unavoidable.

Because of Zhang Qingfeng, she was thoroughly familiar with the situation of the Heavenly Fire Sect's Outer Sect disciples. Although the Outer Sect also had disciples at the Qi Gathering Ninth Level, they hadn't come out for this operation at all.

With Hong Ye's abilities, she couldn't have killed three at the Qi Gathering Eighth Level and four at the Qi Gathering Seventh Level. So, who could be this powerful?

"Senior Sister Xuan Yin, what do we do now?"

The other disciples of the Mystic Moon Sect were all terrified. Even those at the Qi Gathering Eighth Level had been killed. They were now very worried that they would be next.

Xuan Yin's expression was grim. She had originally intended to kill a few Heavenly Fire Sect disciples, but instead, several elite disciples of the Mystic Moon Sect's Outer Sect had been lost. A surge of anger rose within her.

"Take Xuan Ling and Xuan Ming's bodies back. The ones who killed them must be from the Heavenly Fire Sect. We cannot let this go unanswered; the Heavenly Fire Sect must give us an explanation."

"But... Xuan Ming and Xuan Ling were sent out by us. If the Heavenly Fire Sect finds out, and we proactively go to them, I'm afraid our position won't be justifiable."

Xuan Yin snorted, "Xuan Ming and Xuan Ling were indeed sent out by us, so what? Does the Heavenly Fire Sect know that the Flood Dragon Gang is something we've been secretly cultivating?

Their disciples came to eliminate the Flood Dragon Gang, but they killed our people. Can we not say that they colluded and deliberately ambushed our people?

The Heavenly Fire Sect has been in decline for years. It's only a matter of time before the Mystic Moon Sect surpasses them. This incident is a perfect opportunity to warn them.

There's no need to say more. Take the bodies and go back."

Soon, the bodies were collected, and the group disappeared into the vast twilight.

Heavenly Fire Sect, Outer Sect.

Lin Changkong, Hong Ye, and Zhou Yue completed their mission, registered it, and went to collect their rewards.

All three were very happy, and Lin Changkong was particularly looking forward to it.

The reward for this mission was a Fifth-grade Pill. He now possessed the Mystic Sun Jade Body, a fifth-grade Body Refining technique. If he could also get a Body Tempering Pill, his gains tomorrow when he collected his cultivation resources would surely increase greatly.

Men must have strong physiques!

Body Refining is one of the ultimate romances for men.

"Elder Xuan Dan, we've come to collect our pills."

Upon arriving at the Alchemy Pavilion, Hong Ye pushed the door open and called out. An old man with white hair and a white beard then emerged, smiling and saying, "Oh, it's Hong Ye. What kind of pills are you here to collect?"

Hong Ye replied, "We completed the mission to annihilate the Black Dragon Gang. According to regulations, we are entitled to three Fifth-grade Pills."

"Oh, annihilating the Black Dragon Gang? Just the three of you?"

The Elder, named Xuan Dan, widened his eyes and looked at the three of them in surprise.

Hong Ye said, "Yes, the entire Flood Dragon Gang has been wiped out by us. However, the main force was my junior brother, Lin Changkong."

She pulled Lin Changkong closer and then said to him, "Junior Brother Lin, this is Elder Xuan Dan, who is in charge of managing and refining pills. If you have the chance in the future, you should communicate more with Elder Xuan Dan."

Lin Changkong understood that pills were extremely important to cultivators, so the status of an Alchemy Elder was self-evident.

"Lin Changkong greets Elder Xuan Dan."

He cupped his hands in a salute, neither humble nor arrogant, with an extraordinary demeanor.

Xuan Dan's eyes lit up. "Oh, you are Lin Changkong?"

Lin Changkong looked a bit surprised. "Elder, you know me?"

Xuan Dan chuckled, "Know you? How could I not? You're quite famous in the Outer Sect now. The matter of you defeating Zhao Lingfeng with three strikes at the training grounds this morning has already spread throughout the entire Outer Sect.

You've only been in the Outer Sect for a few days, and you've already crushed a group of senior disciples. I've never seen such a formidable batch of new disciples in all these years, hahahaha..."

Hong Ye and Zhou Yue exchanged glances and looked at Lin Changkong in unison.

"Junior Brother, you defeated Zhao Lingfeng before you even went to the Flood Dragon Gang?"

"That's right. I took him down at the training grounds this morning before I went out with you all. He's just at the Qi Gathering Seventh Level, nothing worth mentioning."

Lin Changkong said it casually, exuding an imposing aura.

Hong Ye and Zhou Yue were speechless.

If they remembered correctly, he was at the Qi Gathering Sixth Level. Talented individuals who could fight above their level weren't unheard of, but this was a bit too nonchalant.

But upon closer thought, considering Lin Changkong's performance at the Flood Dragon Gang, three strikes were more than enough to kill someone at the Qi Gathering Seventh Level. So, he wasn't just saying it casually.

He had killed them easily too!

"Junior Brother, you're truly a freak!"

The few of them felt a jolt of shock and secretly shook their heads: We're all human, so why is the gap so vast?

"Alright, alright. It's a blessing for the Heavenly Fire Sect to have produced such a genius. The Mystic Moon Sect has been getting more and more arrogant over the years, precisely because the Heavenly Fire Sect hasn't produced any top-tier geniuses.

We've been suppressed by them every time at the Hundred Sect Assembly. It makes me feel stifled just watching. When the next Hundred Sect Assembly comes, you all must strive to do your best and severely curb the arrogance of the Mystic Moon Sect.

For now, improving your strength is the most important thing. Tell me, what kind of pills do you want?"

Xuan Dan interrupted them and asked what pills they wanted.

Hong Ye and Zhou Yue quickly stated the names of the pills they wanted. However, Lin Changkong didn't know much about pills and simply expressed his desire for a pill that would aid in Body Refining.

Upon learning that Lin Changkong was also cultivating both Spirit and Body, Xuan Dan was even more surprised.

"He's actually Spirit and Body Dual Cultivation. No wonder he could easily defeat someone at Qi Gathering Seventh Level while only being at Qi Gathering Sixth Level, and even contend with someone at Qi Gathering Eighth Level. His future is boundless!"

"Speaking of which, I happened to refine a fifth-tier Body Tempering Pill recently, called the Body Refining Thunder Pill. However, its effects are extremely potent, containing a wisp of lightning power. There's a chance it could injure you, but if you can successfully refine and absorb it, its effects will absolutely surpass other Body Tempering Pills of the same level.

What do you say, want to take it?"

Xuan Dan looked at Lin Changkong with a meaningful and expectant gaze.

"I'll take it!"

Lin Changkong agreed without even thinking.

The system immunizes him against any side effects of pills, so he wasn't afraid at all.

Xuan Dan's expression became even more appreciative. "Good! I like people like you who dare to challenge themselves. Wait for me, I'll go get it for you right now."

Before long, three different pills were delivered to three people. After a few more words, they bid farewell to Xuan Dan and left.

Lin Changkong put away the Body Refining Thunder Pill, deciding to use it tomorrow when he extracted his cultivation, to maximize its effects.

Just as he put away the pill, a knock sounded at the door. Lin Changkong opened it to find Elder Zhang Shanhe of the Servant Courtyard standing there.

"Elder Zhang, what are you doing here?"

Zhang Shanhe had previously given him special treatment, allowing him access to the second floor of the Martial Arts Hall in the Servant Courtyard, and even gifted him a Qi Gathering Pill. Lin Changkong had a good impression of him.

Zhang Shanhe smiled. "I wanted to ask for a favor. Generally, to encourage the disciples in the Servant Courtyard, after the annual promotion assessment, we select a few from those who enter the Outer Sect to hold a meet-and-greet event back at the Servant Courtyard. It's essentially to boost the morale of the Servant Courtyard disciples and give them some hope.

This year, I'd like to invite you to the event, so I came to speak with you personally. Do you have the time?"

"Since Elder Zhang has asked, I naturally wouldn't refuse. When is it, I will definitely go."

"Haha, that's great! It will be tomorrow morning. It would be best if you could arrive by the hour of the snake, but of course, everything can be a little later."

Zhang Shanhe spoke very politely. He was well aware of Lin Changkong's current progress and knew his future was absolutely boundless.

"Alright, then by the hour of the snake. I will be there on time."

Lin Changkong readily agreed. After a few more pleasantries, Zhang Shanhe left happily.

"Servant Courtyard... I'm afraid I'll run into those two idiots Zhang Qingyun and Su Qingqing again."

Lin Changkong thought to himself, then chuckled.

"You'd better behave yourselves. If you get on my nerves again, it won't be as simple as kneeling."

The next day, Lin Changkong woke up early, took the Body Refining Thunder Pill, and headed straight to the training grounds.

He found an empty room, opened the small jade bottle containing the Body Refining Thunder Pill, tilted his head back, and swallowed it in one gulp.

Immediately, a surge of potent medicinal power spread, accompanied by crackling arcs of electricity. The lightning power erupted, churning like a stormy sea.

"Extract cultivation!"

Lin Changkong decided to pour all his cultivation into the Mystic Sun Jade Body. He was eager to see how much his combat power would increase today.

[Extracting cultivation, extraction successful]

[Year 1: You swallowed a Body Refining Thunder Pill and began cultivating the Mystic Sun Jade Body. With the aid of the Body Refining Thunder Pill, your progress was rapid, gaining initial mastery...]

[Year 2...]