Chapter 374 Ancestor Huoyun
Then, Xiao Ling gently cut a hole on his thumb, carefully controlling it so that the wound would not heal automatically. Drops of blood flowed down his fingers and eventually spilled into the blazing flames.
"Blood sacrifice, soul return!" Xiao Ling muttered in a low voice.
When the blood had almost all dripped away, Xiao Ling finally released his grip on the wound. Almost in the blink of an eye, the cut on his finger healed quickly, as if it had never existed.
Immediately afterwards, Xiao Ling let out a deep shout, and the scattered energy instantly returned to the nest like summoned bees.
Under Xiao Ling's amazingly precise soul control, these energies seemed to have found their way home, densely packed along the almost invisible tiny holes on the surface of the pill, and drilled into the inside of the pill.
At the moment when the last bit of energy was absorbed into the pill, under Xiao Ling's gaze, the pill's originally rough surface became as smooth as a mirror and incredibly round at a speed visible to the naked eye.
During this energy reflux process, the spiritual energy that Xiao Ling injected into the flames also flowed into the pill along with the energy. They made the pill undergo a real transformation, making its quality leap forward, and finally steadily leaped to the ranks of the eighth-grade pill.
Just as the surface of the pill returned to being smooth and round, undergoing a substantial transformation, outside the barrier, in the distant sky, the thunderclouds seemed to sense some kind of call, and suddenly began to boil again, rolling endlessly...
Outside the barrier, the crowd watching was still speculating on what was going on inside.
"Look, the thunderclouds in the sky are changing!"
Suddenly, a cry of surprise erupted from the group of alchemists, and the sound echoed throughout the world.
Then, countless pairs of eyes locked onto the thundercloud above the square. As expected, as the thundercloud rolled violently, the already formed scale of Danlei began a new round of changes.
The thunderclouds in the sky began to roll again, and the momentum seemed to be getting stronger and stronger, as if a storm was brewing. This scene confused everyone, and they whispered to each other, but no one could explain what secrets were hidden behind this sudden change in the sky.
However, before they could come to a conclusion, a deafening roar suddenly broke through the sky. At the location where Xiao Ling was just now, the solid barrier seemed to be detonated by the huge force inside and was suddenly shattered from the inside.
A huge gap was instantly opened above the barrier. A beam of energy several times larger than any before, like a wild horse running free, rushed straight into the sky with incredible speed and instantly disappeared into the rolling thunderclouds above.
This beam of energy was like a silent horn. The moment it penetrated the thundercloud, the entire cloud layer exploded instantly like a ignited gunpowder barrel.
The dark clouds rolled outward, as if a doomsday scroll was unfolding. The power of destruction quickly accumulated, and its might instantly overshadowed the previous thunderclouds. The entire sky was shaken by this more powerful energy fluctuation.
The thundercloud changed so fast that it was hard to keep up. In just a few blinks of an eye, it expanded rapidly and turned into a huge thundercloud with a diameter of nearly 100 meters!
What is even more shocking is that this time the thunderclouds are no longer single in color, but are interwoven with blue and silver lights, as if a paint palette between heaven and earth had been overturned, painting a spectacular and mysterious scene.
Looking up at the blue and silver thunderclouds in the sky, the whole square exploded in an instant!
For many people present, this spectacle of two-colored Danlei was the first time they had ever seen it in their lives. Besides being shocked, they were also filled with incredible wonder.
What is even more surprising is that this time, he was supposed to be refining only a seventh-grade elixir, but from beginning to end, everything seemed to be carried out according to the steps of a seventh-grade elixir.
But after Xiao Ling's elusive operations, even the dullest person could clearly see the changes.
Now, the original seventh-grade elixir has been transformed into a real eighth-grade elixir. This improvement is simply unbelievable.
You know, the difference between the seventh-grade elixir and the eighth-grade elixir is a world of difference. In just a blink of an eye, the value of the elixir has increased several times. There is no doubt that Fenyan Valley must have made a fortune this time.
“Two colors! Two colors of pill lightning! This is the terrifying thunder tribulation that would only be triggered by the appearance of an eighth-grade pill…”
"How did they do that? The pill thunder just now was clearly only at the level of a seventh-grade high-level pill, how did it suddenly upgrade to an eighth-grade colored pill thunder?"
"Master Xiao Ling is extraordinary. He is the youngest eighth-grade alchemist and the number one genius in Zhongzhou. His reputation is well-deserved. This method is simply amazing."
A group of alchemy masters instantly exploded and started talking. Although their faces were different, they all showed the same expression at this moment, which was a kind of piety and awe that was almost like a pilgrim.
For these alchemists, what could be more exciting than witnessing the birth of a high-level elixir? At that moment, their eyes sparkled with infinite yearning for the highest realm of alchemy.
At this time, Tang Zhen and Tang Huoer were also completely shocked. They finally understood what happened.
Although the seventh-grade advanced Fire Bodhisattva Pill was enough to heal Tang Huoer's injuries, the pill has now been upgraded to the eighth grade. The effect will definitely be even better, and there may be extra surprises.
In short, this situation is only good for them, not bad.
Tang Zhen and Tang Huoer looked at each other and could see the surprise and disbelief in each other's eyes.
"Luckily, Huo'er, you reminded me before, otherwise I, your father, might have done something stupid." Tang Zhen looked up at the golden and silver thunderclouds interweaving in the sky, and smacked his lips in admiration, "The methods of an eighth-grade alchemist are really not something that half-baked laymen like us can easily understand."
Tang Huoer nodded without comment, while everyone else looked up at the intertwined two-colored Danlei in the sky. Only she, as if her eyes were attracted by a magnet, could not leave the slender and upright figure.
At this moment, Xiao Ling seemed to exude an indescribable charm. He was like the brightest star in the night sky, causing Tang Huoer, whose heartbeat had accelerated due to the excitement of the alchemy process, to stare at him involuntarily. In her eyes, there was not only surprise, but also a hint of admiration that was barely noticeable.
Such an outstanding and handsome man, not only talented, but also her savior. Tang Huoer's heart, which had never been moved by any man, began to ripple under Xiao Ling's influence.
At the same moment, deep in the Burning Flame Valley, in a hidden courtyard, an old man with red hair was staring in the direction of the square.
His gaze seemed to be able to penetrate numerous obstacles and was focused on Xiao Ling, but the people around him were unaware of all this.
"Gold Emperor Burning Heaven Flame, Turtle Spirit Earth Fire, Blue Lotus Earth Heart Fire, this kid can actually subdue so many different fires at the same time, it's really eye-opening." The red-haired old man gently stroked his beard, a hint of admiration flashed in his eyes, "His cultivation and soul power are so strong, he is indeed a rare talent."
He smiled slightly and continued to talk to himself: "It seems that Tang Zhen's daughter is attracted to this boy. Maybe I can persuade Tang Zhen to bring these two young people together. He has such superb alchemy skills at such a young age. Maybe he can really help me heal this old injury in the future."
The old man muttered to himself, feeling itchy in his heart and couldn't help but want to find out what secrets were hidden in Xiao Ling's body.
However, just as he was about to deeply explore Xiao Ling's internal condition, he unexpectedly encountered a mysterious energy. This energy was like a vigilant guard, and it unceremoniously bounced off his exploration perception.
"Hmm? This guy is quite interesting. Even I can't quite figure him out."
The old man was slightly stunned, with a hint of curiosity in his eyes. As a Dou Sheng, he had his perception blocked. This was the first time in history.
But he didn't care much about it, just guessing that some powerful person might have done something to this kid. He smiled lightly and retracted his probing gaze. "Sure enough, with a sub-fire of the Golden Emperor Burning Sky Flame, this kid's origin is not simple."
After all, the Golden Emperor's Burning Sky Flame is a rare fire inherited by that force. Although the origin of this seed fire is not much, less than one percent of the original fire, but being able to possess it means that this kid has a close relationship with that force.
However, the old man did not take this matter too seriously. In his opinion, these young people have not yet reached the level of Dou Sheng, and they are just making small moves after all.
At the same time, Xiao Ling's brows frowned involuntarily. He keenly caught a subtle hint of prying, and this feeling made him feel a little uneasy.
"Xiao Ling, someone was secretly observing you just now, but I stopped him in time."
The voice of the Ancestral Stone Spirit rang out in Xiao Ling's mind, still so calm, without a single ripple.
"According to my perception, the strength of the person investigating is roughly equivalent to the Dou Sheng level of your Dou Qi Continent, and is on par with the strong men in our Tianxuan Continent who have just entered the Samsara Realm. But don't worry, he doesn't seem to have any ill will towards you, and has stopped now."
The words of the Ancestral Stone Spirit made Xiao Ling relax a little, and he roughly understood the situation. It seemed that the noise he made was too loud, and he accidentally alerted the Fire Cloud Ancestor deep in the Burning Flame Valley.
Xiao Ling thought that he had no connection with Fenyan Valley and he even helped them this time. Logically, Patriarch Huoyun would not have any ill will towards him, so he did not need to worry too much.
"Don't worry, I can guess who that person is. He won't have any bad intentions towards us." Xiao Ling nodded slightly and murmured to himself. Then, he changed the subject and asked with concern: "Yan, how is your injury now? Are those pills helpful to you?"
"Well, those pills do have some effect on me, thank you." The voice of the Ancestral Stone Spirit was filled with a barely perceptible joy, "Give me a little more time, I should be able to help you prepare your destiny talisman. By then, I will be able to guide you on the path of a true talisman master and become the number one talisman master in the Douqi Continent."
"No problem, you just focus on healing first. I still have some small things to take care of here. There's no rush for the natal talisman, let's take our time." Xiao Ling said as he nodded, and after a few brief words to the spirit of the ancestral stone, he ended the conversation.
Because, at this moment, in the sky above his head, thunder was gathering, and the rumbling thunder seemed to be foreshadowing the coming of a thunder disaster.
Xiao Ling didn't want to be struck by thunder at this time, so he had to be prepared quickly, otherwise being struck by lightning would be no joke.
Sure enough, after a few seconds, the thunderclouds in the sky began to surge, and a thick lightning bolt, like an angry python, gathered towards the center little by little, as if accumulating strength. It was about to strike suddenly, releasing the thunder that was ready to strike.
Seeing this, the alchemists around were as anxious as ants on a hot pot. They were even more nervous than Xiao Ling, the master. Some alchemists were so anxious that they jumped up and down, shouting loudly: "Quick, quick, Master Tang, please take action! This is an eighth-grade pill, we can't let it be destroyed by the pill thunder!"
Without anyone reminding him, Tang Zhen was already ready to go. He flashed and turned into a dazzling red light, heading straight for the pill thunder that was about to fall.
His laughter was like thunder, extremely heroic: "Haha, Master Xiao Ling, let me deal with this pill thunder! You have worked hard to refine the pill, now you can take a break."
Tang Zhen was full of confidence. In his opinion, the previous pause was because Xiao Ling was going to use some means, so there shouldn't be any mistakes this time.
Besides, this eighth-grade pill thunder was as powerful as the attack of a Dou Zun strongman. Apart from him, a five-star Dou Zun, no one else present could deal with it easily.
Tang Zhen's eyes were determined at this moment, and the aura of a Dou Zun strong man was displayed to the fullest, and he was ready to meet the challenge of this thunder tribulation.
"Master Tang, don't take action. These pill thunders are good for me."
Just as Tang Zhen was about to show off his skills, Xiao Ling's voice came from below. His words were like an invisible force that instantly stopped Tang Zhen's movements in mid-air.
This is the pill thunder caused by an eighth-grade elixir. Wouldn't it be a pity if Tang Zhen were to solve it like this?
Before Xiao Ling went into seclusion to practice, he had already refined several Heavenly Demon Puppets. These puppets still have a lot of potential to be explored, and if they want to grow into more powerful beings, the lightning energy they need is not a small amount. This Dan Lei is just a great gift for them.
I remember that in Xingyun Pavilion, the lightning produced by Yao Chen when refining the elixir was blocked by the Heavenly Demon Puppet made by Xiao Ling. The lightning energy was not wasted at all, and was absorbed by the puppets. Now Xingyun Pavilion has cultivated several Heavenly Demon Puppets that have reached the high-level Dou Zun level.
Xiao Ling waved his hand lightly and released a golden puppet. This Heavenly Demon Puppet was one of the weaker puppets, roughly equivalent to the peak of a one-star Dou Zun. This was the least impressive of the several Heavenly Demon Puppet that Xiao Ling brought out when he left Xingyun Pavilion.
"Boom!"
Suddenly, a deafening thunder erupted in the sky. A silver-white lightning circled in the sky and swooped down directly above the medicine cauldron in an instant.
Xiao Ling's eyes condensed, and his mind quickly conveyed the order. A sharp cold light flashed in the empty eyes of the demon puppet. Then, it stepped hard on the ground, and the whole person suddenly soared into the sky like a cannonball, heading straight for the thunder.
Under the gaze of the crowd, the dazzling golden figure was like a rising meteor, fearlessly facing the silver-white thunder that was circling down like a giant python.
"Bang! Boom! Boom!"
The fists kept swinging out, leaving afterimages, easily smashing the falling thunder. The golden figure was like a god of war descending to the earth, fighting against the sky. The thunderclouds seemed to feel the provocation and began to pour down thunder crazily.
The roars came one after another, like explosions in the ears. Everyone stared at the falling lightning, the atmosphere was so tense that people couldn't help but hold their breath and their heartbeats accelerated.
The golden figure seemed to be unaware of fatigue and pain. He stood on the void and looked up at the sky, as if declaring his supreme dominance to the heaven and earth.
Just like that, thunders came one after another and were shattered one by one. They fell and were destroyed again. This not only did not destroy the golden figure, but it seemed to be baptized by thunder, making it even more dazzling.
Tang Zhen, who had been watching the situation quietly and waiting for an opportunity to act, now stared at the demon puppet with wide eyes in surprise. Not only was the puppet indestructible and powerful, it could also absorb the power of thunder and improve its quality step by step.
For an alchemist, this is like getting a divine weapon. The most feared thing for a senior alchemist is that the elixir he has worked so hard to make will be destroyed by the bombardment of heavenly thunder. But with this Heavenly Demon Puppet, he no longer has to worry about the elixir he has worked so hard to make being destroyed by the thunder.
"It seems that the title of the eighth-grade alchemy master is not given in vain. He must have a life-saving treasure in his hand. Otherwise, how dare Xingyun Pavilion let him run around alone." Tang Zhen came back to his senses and couldn't help but smile at himself, with a hint of helplessness in his tone.
He tried to attack twice in a row but was stopped each time. This made Tang Zhen feel like he was hanging in mid-air, neither going up nor down, which was extremely uncomfortable.
He thought that he had to find a place to vent his anger, so he decided to go to the Scorching Fire Mountains and kill a few monsters to release the depression in his heart.
At the edge of the square, the alchemists stared at Xiao Ling's Heavenly Demon Puppet with wide eyes, full of envy. But they knew in their hearts that they dared not even think about it. After all, no one wanted to die.
After about ten minutes, the thunder in the sky finally stopped, and the two clouds of disaster, interwoven with gold and silver colors, seemed to slowly disperse unwillingly.
At the same time, a strong fragrance of elixir spread out, which made people feel relaxed and happy, as if they were floating in the air.
(End of this chapter)