Chapter 533: A Surge of Seventh-Tier Pills!
The emergence of Dan Thunder signified the birth of a seventh-tier pill, though such a weak Dan Thunder could only indicate a low-tier seventh-grade pill.
Even so, the mere presence of a seventh-tier pill proved the terrifying nature of the Pill Gathering. On an ordinary day in the Dou Qi Continent, witnessing the birth of such a pill was incredibly rare. Yet now, these pills were about to appear one after another, as if they were common vegetables.
The appearance of Dan Thunder not only drew the attention of the spectators but also caught the eyes of many alchemists. Those who had just stepped down after refining sixth-tier pills could only watch in envy and disappointment. They were all competitors, yet they could only look up at those still standing on the stage. Any seventh-tier pill, regardless of its type, signified that its creator had truly stepped into the ranks of high-tier alchemists.
For those who had just advanced from the sixth to the seventh tier, countless factions would scramble to win their favor, immediately elevating their status.
Compared to the alchemists who had already been eliminated, the ones still in the competition felt immense pressure. Xiao Yan, Cao Ying, and Dan Chen couldn't help but grow serious the stakes had suddenly risen. Reaching the seventh tier was merely the entry requirement to compete for the championship!
"The pressure is really something else... I wonder if this pill will be enough to win. If not, then…"
Xiao Yan's expression was grim this was his first time refining a seventh-tier pill.
The unfamiliarity of this process left him with no confidence. Even with his powerful spiritual perception, the challenge felt like a mountain pressing down on him. If he was feeling this much pressure, the others must have felt it even more.
His eyes flickered with uncertainty before he forced a bitter smile and dismissed his worries.
Why overthink it?
He had to focus on his own pill first. If he couldn't even complete this one, then there was no point in aiming for the championship!
Following the appearance of two consecutive Dan Thunders, it took only half a day before another thundercloud gathered in the sky. This time, the Dan Thunder's energy was noticeably stronger than before.
Clearly, this meant that the pill being refined was of even higher quality.
However, it still hadn't reached the level of a mid-tier seventh-grade pill.
At this point, the Pill Gathering had truly reached its peak.
Dan Thunder was appearing three or four times a day, yet only once did it signify the birth of a mid-tier seventh-grade pill.
And the person responsible for that pill was an old monster an elderly man, to be precise.
Unlike the excitement of others, this elder's face was filled with regret. His pill was meant to be of even higher quality.
A hidden powerhouse, he had crafted a pill that was close to the high-tier seventh grade, yet due to a mistake in his process, it was downgraded to mid-tier. This left him looking incredibly displeased. Rather than celebrating, he jumped off the platform in frustration.
Brushing off the attempts of others to flatter him, he angrily waved his sleeve and walked straight toward the three great elders of the Pill Tower, announcing his desire to join them.
For a seventh-tier alchemist, the Pill Tower would never refuse. Especially now, when strong individuals were in high demand.
Not only was this old man a seventh-tier alchemist, but he was also a peak Dou Zong. A person of his caliber would be a tremendous asset to the Pill Tower.
Meanwhile, Dan Thunder continued to strike across the square.
With time, what had been sporadic occurrences turned into an explosive spectacle.
Compared to the first few days, where these pills were scarce, now they were truly emerging like common vegetables, just as people had predicted.
The fierce competition, with countless individuals vying for supremacy, left many in awe and anticipation.
After all, these pills, while less significant to Dou Zun experts, held immense value to almost everyone else.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The sky echoed with deafening thunderclaps as one Dan Thunder after another crashed down, each marking the birth of a new high-grade pill.
The thunderclouds hovering above the arena no longer seemed to leave, as if they had made themselves at home. The spectators felt as if they were witnessing an unprecedented spectacle, their horizons broadening with each passing moment.
As time passed, the number of active alchemists dwindled. Soon, fewer than fifty remained.
Everyone knew the real competition was about to begin!
These final contestants were the true elites of the alchemy world.
Of course, this "elite" status only applied to those openly competing. They were facing Dou Zun experts, but anything beyond that… was simply out of their reach.
The flames atop the remaining platforms flickered in a dazzling display of colors, casting a solemn and intense atmosphere over the entire sky.
Conversations ceased.
Everyone focused their attention, waiting to witness the birth of truly high-grade pills.
The most intense phase of the Pill Gathering had begun who would want to miss such an exhilarating showdown?
In the boundless sky, low rumbles of thunder rolled across the heavens. Thick, oppressive storm clouds had descended much lower than before.
Then, suddenly…
"Boom!"
A massive lightning bolt, like a giant serpent, tore through the sky and crashed down, striking a lone figure who took it head-on.
In that instant, a thick medicinal fragrance spread through the air.
Another mid-tier seventh-grade pill was born!
However, its creator looked utterly miserable his entire body was charred, smoke rising from his scorched robes.
Of course, it wasn't his soul escaping it was real smoke, proof of the Dan Thunder's impact. His hair, now resembling a bird's nest, was a complete mess.
Yet in his hand, a pill the size of a dragon's eye shimmered with a captivating glow.
"Hahahaha! I did it! I actually did it! A mid-tier seventh-grade pill!!!"
Despite his wild laughter and wretched appearance, no one mocked him.
No one even looked at him with disdain.
Because he was now a certified mid-tier seventh-tier alchemist!
Instead, their gazes burned with admiration. A young alchemist capable of refining a mid-tier seventh-grade pill was someone no one could afford to underestimate. He deserved to be treated as an honored guest!
With this, the Pill Gathering officially entered its most intense phase, with one person after another refining high-tier seventh-grade pills.
Of course, there were also those…
The ones who just stood there, wasting time, pretending to be busy while doing nothing of value.
And among them…
Wu Tian was the most blatant!
From the beginning until now, he had shown no intention of refining a pill at all.
He was simply standing there, thick-skinned and unmoving!
Naturally, among the fifty or so remaining contestants, there were others just like him acting as if they were refining pills when, in reality, they were doing nothing.
Yet one could not deny their incredible skill in both alchemy… and shamelessness!
With more failures piling up and participants steadily dropping out, only about thirty competitors remained.
(End of Chapter)
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