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On the vast plaza of the Yao Clan, countless alchemists gazed up at the sky, their eyes filled with fascination as they watched a few of the
On the vast plaza of the Yao Clan, countless alchemists gazed up at the sky, their eyes filled with fascination as they watched a few of the continent's top-tier alchemists demonstrate their seamless pill-refining techniques. Their expressions reflected deep admiration, their enthusiasm growing ever stronger.
A full day and night passed before Hun Huzi finally opened his eyes. He gathered the refined medicinal liquids and poured them into his cauldron. With a shift of his hand seals, he suddenly let out a deep shout.
"Heaven and Earth, heed my command!"
As his voice echoed through the heavens, a sudden storm erupted in the sky.
Endless streams of energy surged toward the cauldron from all directions, drawn in by an overwhelming suction force. The sheer magnitude of this absorption soon transformed the incoming energy into a chaotic energy storm, roaring fiercely above the sky before being completely devoured by the cauldron.
The terrifying scene left many onlookers gulping in disbelief.
Most alchemists had never heard of anyone needing to absorb Heaven and Earth energy while refining pills. After all, such a practice could easily disrupt the balance of medicinal properties, increasing the risk of failure.
However, while ordinary alchemists found this method shocking, the elders of the Yao Clan and some master alchemists were visibly astounded.
"Harnessing Heaven and Earth energy to refine pills... He's actually attempting to refine a Ninth-grade Profound Pill!"
Even the highest-seated Yao Dan grew solemn as he spoke in a deep voice.
"A Ninth-grade Profound Pill… This Hun Huzi has actually reached the Profound Grade Alchemist level." Yao Lao's eyes narrowed slightly.
Mo Yu, however, showed little surprise. After all, Hun Huzi wasn't the only one on the stage capable of refining a Ninth-grade Profound Pill.
As Mo Yu thought this, Elder Wanhuo suddenly let out a cold snort, his hands shifting through complex seals as he shouted, "Heaven and Earth, condense!"
At the same time, Elder Shen Nong waved his sleeve, causing the surrounding Heaven and Earth energy to swirl violently before being forcibly drawn into his cauldron.
Watching this chaotic scene, Xiao Yan chuckled softly, then turned his gaze toward Gu He, who remained silent and unmoving.
"Since all three of you are so eager, I suppose I have no choice but to join in as well."
The moment his voice fell, Xiao Yan's hand seals shifted. A terrifying suction force erupted from his cauldron, aggressively siphoning Heaven and Earth energy without restraint.
On the plaza, the countless alchemists watching the thunderous storms of energy raging in the sky were left completely shaken. All four of them… were actually refining the legendary Ninth-grade Profound Pill!
This was a scene unseen in a hundred years!
"Four alchemists refining a Ninth-grade Profound Pill at the same time..."
At the head seat, Mo Yu stroked his chin, then shook his head.
He wasn't an alchemist, but with his powerful soul perception and sharp eyesight, it was obvious these four were competing against one another.
At the very least, he was well aware that Elder Wanhuo's chances of successfully refining a Ninth-grade Profound Pill were no more than twenty percent.
Moreover, refining such a pill required an unimaginable amount of Heaven and Earth energy. While the energy within ten thousand miles of Yao Realm was incredibly dense, it was unlikely to support the condensation of four Ninth-grade Profound Pills simultaneously.
Even if every last trace of energy within this range was absorbed, refining one Ninth-grade Profound Pill would still be a great challenge—let alone four!
"If Ninth-grade Profound Pills were this easy to refine, they wouldn't be so incredibly rare." Yao Dan sighed and shook his head.
After lamenting, he turned his gaze toward Gu He, who had remained still since the start of the competition. His eyes flickered with doubt.
Since the trial began, Gu He had done nothing but observe Xiao Yan and the others' refining techniques before falling into deep contemplation.
"Could he have gained some insight?"
But if reaching the Ninth-grade Alchemist level was that easy, then the Yao Clan wouldn't have only a handful of such experts.
"Lord Mo, what exactly is Hall Master Gu planning? Why hasn't he started refining?" Yao Dan asked Mo Yu curiously.
Hearing this, Mo Yu chuckled and shook his head. "To be honest, Gu He is the top alchemist of my Yuan Manor. I have no right to interfere in his decisions, so I have no idea what he's up to either."
"Oh?"
Yao Dan nodded indifferently and didn't press further. Instead, he turned his attention back to the plaza.
At this moment, high in the distant sky, energy howled madly, forming four massive tornado-like storms.
Each storm connected to a colossal cauldron, frantically absorbing the dense Heaven and Earth energy and channeling it into the cauldrons.
Faced with this near reckless absorption, many in the plaza suddenly felt their own dou qi surging uncontrollably within their bodies, as if it was about to break free.
Realizing this, the crowd was struck with panic, hastily retreating in fear.
This chaotic phenomenon lasted for a full three days. No one knew exactly how much energy had been devoured from this land.
The only thing they could perceive was the thinning of the surrounding Heaven and Earth energy. Even the medicinal plants around the plaza had begun to wither, their essence forcibly drained away.
A Ninth-grade Profound Pill was akin to a man-made divine artifact. The amount of energy required for its formation was enough to astonish even a Dou Sheng.
For three days, this endless absorption continued. Then, at noon on the third day, a sudden stillness spread across the sky.
Everyone instinctively looked up—only to find that the four colossal tornadoes had vanished without a trace.
In their place, four massive cauldrons, each spanning hundreds of meters, hovered in midair.
Faint yet tremendous energy fluctuations radiated from within them, sending chills through even the most powerful experts present.
Even Mo Yu's expression turned serious. If these cauldrons were to explode, even a Dou Sheng would suffer severe injuries.
"The Heaven and Earth energy within a thousand miles has been completely drained..."
Mo Yu muttered to himself as he reached out and grasped the air before him.
Hearing this, Yao Dan's mouth twitched slightly.
The energy contained in the air had already become frighteningly thin. To restore the rich concentration of energy in the Yao Realm, it would take at least several months.
A mere competition had nearly drained the entire mountain—such an outcome was beyond anyone's expectations.
"The energy of heaven and earth isn't enough… looks like the refinement is going to fail."
The many elders of the Yao Clan were also caught between laughter and tears. The embryonic pills in the four cauldrons had only reached half-completion, yet now, the energy within ten thousand miles had been completely absorbed, leaving nothing to sustain the alchemy process.
Even with souls at the peak of the Heavenly Realm, they could at most manipulate the energy within this vast range.
Of course, if one's soul stepped into the legendary Di Realm, that would be an entirely different level. At that point, as long as their soul perception could reach it, they could manipulate the energy of heaven and earth at will.
In ancient times, it was said that a supreme expert who had reached the Di Realm of the soul once commanded nearly half of Central Plains' energy with a single thought. Just the idea of such power was terrifying.
"Could this end in a draw?" Yao Lao frowned slightly.
If all four contestants failed due to insufficient energy, wouldn't that result in a tie?
"Heh, not necessarily. If there's not enough energy to go around, then they'll just have to fight for it." As if anticipating what was to come, Mo Yu smiled faintly.
Sure enough, as soon as Mo Yu's words fell, Hun Huzi's face revealed a strange grin.
His hand seals shifted abruptly, and he slammed his palm onto the fire cauldron before him. Instantly, three black flames shot into the sky, transforming into three rapidly spinning black vortexes above Xiao Yan and the others' cauldrons.
The terrifying devouring force erupted, forcibly siphoning away the vast energy that Xiao Yan and the others had painstakingly gathered over the past few days. Columns of energy light were drawn from their cauldrons and swallowed into the black holes.
"Hun Huzi, you dare?!"
Seeing this, Xiao Yan and the other two's expressions darkened instantly. They hadn't expected Hun Huzi to be so bold as to directly target them.
Elder Shen Nong and Elder Wanhuo let out furious shouts, their Life Spirit Flame and Nine Serene Wind Flame surging forth, crashing toward the black vortexes.
However, instead of weakening, the black holes spun even faster, their devouring force surging wildly. They even managed to consume portions of the two elders' Heavenly Flames.
Seeing that their resistance was ineffective, Elder Shen Nong and Elder Wanhuo's faces turned grim.
Although Life Spirit Flame was highly ranked, its strength was more suited for support rather than combat, making it impossible to contend against Nihility Devouring Flame. As for Nine Serene Wind Flame, it was merely ranked tenth, and the gap between it and Nihility Devouring Flame was insurmountable.
"Heh, with just your flames, you think you can stop Nihility Devouring Flame? Wishful thinking!"
Hun Huzi let out a loud laugh, but before he could savor his advantage, his expression suddenly changed as he hastily looked toward the black hole above Xiao Yan's cauldron.
A streak of firelight shot out from within the cauldron, morphing into a tiny flame infant. With an expression of disdain, it casually waved its tiny hand, and pink-colored flames surged forth, completely enveloping the black hole.
Surprisingly, the black hole's devouring power was directly dissolved upon contact with the strange purifying force of the pink flames.
As the spirit of the Heavenly Flame, Xiao Yi had no trouble dealing with a mere sub-flame of Nihility Devouring Flame.
Meanwhile, Xiao Yan's cauldron shone brightly, the embryonic form of his pill growing even more solid under the influx of immense energy.
"This brat…"
In the distance, Hun Huzi's face darkened. Not only had he failed to steal energy from Xiao Yan, but he had even lost a sub-flame in the process.
With a cold snort, he swiftly shifted his target. His hand seals changed once more, and the devouring force of the black vortexes absorbing energy from Elder Shen Nong and Elder Wanhuo's cauldrons surged dramatically.
With the ever-growing influx of energy, the pill embryo inside Hun Huzi's cauldron became increasingly radiant, seemingly nearing completion.
Just as Hun Huzi was feeling elated, a pink firelight leisurely drifted over, morphing into a small flame infant that landed atop his cauldron.
Xiao Yi first cast a disdainful glance at Hun Huzi, then, with a swift slap, sent the cauldron's lid flying. Before Hun Huzi could react, the flame infant grabbed the yet-to-be-formed pill embryo and dashed away.
"You court death!"
For a brief moment, Hun Huzi was utterly stunned. Then, a near-maniacal roar erupted across the sky.
The spectators, including Yao Dan and the elders of the Yao Clan, were equally dumbfounded. After a brief pause, their faces twitched violently as they struggled to hold back their laughter.
No one had expected Xiao Yan's Heavenly Flame spirit to directly snatch away Hun Huzi's pill embryo.
Mo Yu raised an eyebrow, rubbing his chin with a faint smile.
It was clear that Xiao Yi's pill-snatching action was not under Xiao Yan's command but rather an independent decision of its own. This innate flame spirit certainly possessed extraordinary intelligence.
"Xiao Yan! Today, I will tear you to pieces!"
On the plaza, the air exploded with wind and thunder as Hun Huzi's face turned ice-cold, his previous composure completely shattered by Xiao Yi's audacious act.
This was the first time in his life he had ever encountered such blatant pill theft. After refining for so long, he hadn't even gotten a proper look at his pill embryo before it was stolen. The sheer rage boiling in his heart was beyond words.
With his furious roar, torrents of black flames surged from his cauldron, coalescing into a massive black fire dragon that charged ferociously toward Xiao Yan.
The dragon's gaping maw brimmed with endless devouring force.
However, just as it shot forward, a violent gust of wind suddenly swept up from below. Within the gust, another dragon emerged, coiling tightly around the black fire dragon like creeping vines.
"This is… Wind and Thunder Fury Flame?! A mere eighth-grade alchemist dares to oppose me?"
The sudden attack caught Hun Huzi off guard. His gaze shifted toward the source—Gu He, who had just opened his eyes, his expression dark as he spoke.
However, Gu He remained unperturbed by the threat. His gaze swept over Xiao Yan and the others before landing on Hun Huzi, a smile curling his lips.
"Apologies, but I need this heaven and earth energy too."
As his words fell, his hand seals changed, and an overwhelming suction force erupted from the wind dragon, binding the black fire dragon tightly while greedily siphoning its energy.
The scene left everyone—Xiao Yan, Elder Wanhuo, Elder Shen Nong, and even the spectators—utterly stunned.
What?! Could it be… that Gu He was actually a Profound Grade alchemist Level?!
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