Chapter 234: Dragon Phoenix?!
"Boom~"
The deep rumble of thunder echoed throughout Dragon Island. The ink-black thunderclouds spread across the sky, and the terrifying pressure made the entire island feel suffocating. This sense of oppression was so intense that even a Dou Zun would feel uneasy, their faces filled with shock as they stared at the thunderclouds above.
In the midst of the black thunderclouds, seven colors of lightning intertwined. In just a few breaths, another color appeared, transforming into an eight-colored thundercloud, which quickly evolved into a nine-colored thundercloud.
The terrifying power of the thunderbolts intertwined, as if they were about to give birth to even more powerful lightning.
And this terrifying lightning seemed to be locking onto Hei Qing's cave, as though something forbidden was about to be born within.
"What pill did this kid refine?!" Many of the old monsters were once again alarmed. In the past month, their activities had almost been as frequent as in the past century. Some of them even showed expressions of disbelief, staring at the thunder in the sky.
This human kid had previously only refined eighth-tier beginner pills. How did he go from that to refining eighth-tier peak pills in such a short time?
Looking at the thunderclaps in the sky, it seemed that the nine-colored pill thunder was nearly formed with just one more twitch.
The difference between eighth-tier beginner pills and eighth-tier peak pills was immense. Some old timers had spent their entire lives refining pills and had never reached this level. Yet, this human kid was still so young.
To the Gu monsters of the Gu Void Dragon Clan, Yao Yan's early twenties were still considered the age of a young cub.
"...I don't know, but it should be related to the blood essence he collected. Not long ago, I gave him a drop of Gu Tian Phoenix blood, and with the blood essence of our clan that he traded for... He really has a lot of guts," the Third Elder, Zhu Li, said with a light laugh.
Refining pills with the blood essence of their clan in their own territory was no longer a matter of guts.
Yao Yan had been performing well lately, trading fairly with the Gu Void Dragon Clan, and with his special identity and connections to the Medicine Clan, if he were any other eighth-tier alchemist, he would have likely already been eliminated.
"The power of this pill thunder... The puppet this kid used before probably won't be able to block it. Someone should step in and help him," an elder with white hair slowly said.
Every color added to the pill thunder increased its destructive power exponentially. The more colors, the more exaggerated the increase. The eight-colored and nine-colored pill thunders were tens to hundreds of times stronger than the seven-colored ones, and such destructive power could easily overwhelm even high-level Dou Zun.
This was also why many eighth-tier alchemists would request Dou Zun-level experts to protect them while refining pills.
"Hmm." Zhu Li nodded. Even if the others didn't say it, he would have acted.
That drop of Gu Tian Phoenix blood couldn't have been given for nothing. But with Yao Yan's talent, it was clear he would likely reach Dou Zun in just a few years, and in a few decades, he could try to break through to Dou Sheng... The day the Bodhi Tree of Enlightenment appeared wasn't far away.
If they could gain Yao Yan's help, breaking into Dou Sheng would become much easier, but whether they would get this opportunity depended on his luck.
"Buzz~"
As they spoke, the pill thunder in the sky finished its final formation. A flash of the purest purple pill thunder appeared, intertwining with the other eight-colored thunders. With a brilliant flash, the thunder rumbled and the surrounding space cracked. The terrifying power of the lightning gathered above.
"Nine-colored pill thunder, quite rare, but this power isn't as strong as the Black Demon Thunder... With this kid's age, the chance of him becoming a ninth-tier alchemist in the future is very high," the Gu monsters of the Gu Void Dragon Clan murmured.
At the same time, Zhu Li's figure disappeared from where he stood and reappeared above Hei Qing's cave.
His white robe rustled under the pressure of the nine-colored pill thunder, and the elderly face calmly looked at the nine-colored thunderstorm in the sky without moving. Behind him appeared the shadow of a massive dragon, and as its purple-gold pupils slowly opened, the space above twisted. It was as though an invisible hand was directly stirring the space, forming a vortex that devoured the endless sea of thunder.
"Boom~"
The nine-colored pill thunder tried to resist, but in just a few breaths, it was swallowed by the expanding void-like mouth.
...
Inside the cave.
Yao Yan ignored the changes outside and looked at the crimson-purple pill taking shape inside the Wan Beast Cauldron. His mind was alert, and at this moment, he didn't hesitate to consume some Hun power to suppress the trace of consciousness forming in the pill. The Yin-Yang Dragon Phoenix Pill inside the cauldron seemed to sense the impending crisis. A golden-red glow surrounded it, and with an intense purple light, it transformed into a small red-golden dragon phoenix.
The body of the Gu Void Dragon was fused with the wings of the Gu Tian Phoenix. A powerful pressure emanated from the cauldron.
"Roar~"
The newly formed beast let out a roar, and a wave of power hidden within its bloodline surged out, creating an invisible wave that spread throughout the entire Dragon Island. The invisible force even repelled the surrounding sky-blue flames.
"..." Yao Yan's expression tightened slightly. It seemed he had underestimated this pill.
Almost as soon as the wave spread, several figures appeared inside the cave, including the Third Elder, Zhu Li. The others looked at the dragon phoenix that had emerged from the Wan Beast Cauldron, and their expressions changed slightly. The bloodline of the dragon phoenix from the newly formed pill was so pure that even these Gu monsters could feel a slight pressure from it.
This was absurd!
Despite being just an eighth-tier pill freshly refined, the bloodline power it contained was so strong that even the old monsters fell silent. One of them even showed excitement, looking at the little beast that had transformed in the cauldron, eager to take action.
What the East Dragon Island was lacking the most now was a successor. The other three Dragon Islands all had Dragon Kings with royal blood, while their side was made up of some conservative old-timers.
They all knew what a Supreme Dragon Phoenix meant.
Although the little dragon phoenix born from the pill was weak, the purity of its bloodline meant that, if raised properly, it could eventually become a real 'Supreme Dragon Phoenix'!
Even if the chance was small, it was still a glimmer of hope.
What East Dragon Island lacked most now was this hope.
"Younger friend, this pill..." Zhu Li spoke first, breaking the silence. He could feel the emotions of the others, but he remained more rational. The dragon phoenix before him was just a pill's transformation. It couldn't possibly become the hope for East Dragon Island.
Yao Yan looked at the old monsters behind him, sensing the immense power in their bodies. He tightened his chest slightly, knowing that if these people harbored malicious intentions, even with the jade token from Hun Void, he might not be able to leave alive.
But the path of cultivation was always risky. There was no absolute certainty.
After a brief pause, Yao Yan spoke slowly: "The Yin-Yang Dragon Phoenix Pill is refined using the blood essence of the Gu Void Dragon Clan and the Gu Tian Phoenix. The Yin-Yang power it contains can unlock a person's potential. If the person is severely injured, the pill can give them a chance to break through and start anew. There's a very small chance that it will awaken the Gu Dragon body and the Tian Phoenix wings... This greatly increases the chance of breaking into Dou Zun!"
"Would you be willing to trade this pill?" Zhu Li asked after a moment of silence.
Though the dragon phoenix created by the pill was fake, the bloodline power contained within was extremely pure. Even if they couldn't cultivate this pill, extracting the bloodline power and giving it to the younger generation would still be a great benefit.
East Dragon Island truly needed a successor to unite the clan's morale.
"This pill was made for my personal use, but if you need it, it can be traded," Yao Yan said with a slight nod, though he felt a bit reluctant. The process of refining the pill was a breakthrough moment for him, and without that, it would have been difficult to refine it so perfectly.
If he swallowed the pill and combined it with the Spirit Devouring Clan's bloodline abilities, he would have a very high chance of directly transforming into the Gu Dragon body and Tian Phoenix wings, strengthening his body even further!
But faced with the gazes of several Dou Sheng-level experts, refusing was clearly a very foolish decision.
Hearing Yao Yan's words, everyone hesitated. They suddenly realized something: since Yao Yan could refine such a pill, it meant that he could continue to refine them in the future. As long as the materials were available, it wasn't impossible to replicate the dragon phoenix beast.
The core materials for this pill were the blood essence of the Gu Void Dragon and the Gu Tian Phoenix. Although the Gu Tian Phoenix no longer existed, its descendants, the Tian Yao Phoenix, were plentiful.
"If you give me enough materials, can you refine more?" Zhu Li asked, his eyes flashing.
"It's not a big problem... but to refine this perfect pill again, it will depend on luck. When I refined it previously, I went into a state of enlightenment for a while, which is why it turned out so perfectly. I can't guarantee it will be exactly the same the next time," Yao Yan replied.
The hardest part about the Yin-Yang Dragon Phoenix Pill was combining the two bloodlines. Its difficulty was immense, and even the slightest mistake could lead to failure. Yao Yan had succeeded because he entered a unique state.
Having him refine it again... while the success rate was high, reaching such perfection again would depend on luck.
Eighth-tier pills were not like lower-grade pills. The combination of the herbs' spiritual properties had to be precisely controlled. A slight deviation would result in a completely different pill.
"Try a few more times, you'll succeed eventually. Don't worry about the materials!" a burly middle-aged man said with excitement, his fist clenched. The dragon phoenix created from the pill was fake, but the bloodline was real. If they could mass-produce the pill, it might be possible to cultivate a real Dragon Phoenix!
As for the materials... the Tian Yao Phoenix was abundant, and with some purification, they could easily obtain a few drops of Gu Tian Phoenix blood.
Yao Yan understood their thoughts now. After hesitating for a moment, he looked at Zhu Li, his voice low as he said, "Elder, may I speak with you alone?"
"?" Zhu Li was momentarily stunned, then nodded, signaling to the others that he needed to speak with Yao Yan alone.
The old monsters trusted Zhu Li, so they disappeared one by one. After all, the final decision on this matter had to come from Zhu Li.
Zhu Li looked at Yao Yan and asked, "Is there something troubling you? Speak freely. As long as my clan can do it, we will never refuse!"
"I came to the Gu Void Dragon Clan mainly to find my little sister's family," Yao Yan said, revealing Xiao Yi Xian's information. The groundwork had already been laid, and it was time to bring her into the picture.
"My little sister?" Zhu Li furrowed his brows slightly, confused. Could it be that a member of their clan got lost during the internal strife?
"Yes. I learned from an Gu dragon bear that the Gu Void Dragon Clan had internal strife. This little sister of mine has been without family since she was young and lived in the wild. A few years ago, she was taken in by an elder from the Jia Nan Academy. I later discovered that her body is special, and her bloodline is extremely pure, possibly even having royal blood. I'm worried about how the island will treat her, so I came here alone to investigate," Yao Yan said solemnly.
"Possibly royal blood?!" Zhu Li's eyes gleamed with light as he stared at Yao Yan. "This is of great importance. Would you mind taking me to see her?"
"Of course!" Yao Yan nodded in agreement.
Zhu Li looked at Yao Yan's determined expression and no longer doubted him. But when his gaze landed on the little beast in the Wan Beast Cauldron, he slowly said, "This pill is quite special. The bloodline power it contains is extremely pure... As an alchemist, you must understand what this means."
Yao Yan nodded. When he had been watched by the old monsters earlier, he realized his oversight. He couldn't really blame himself, though. Who would have thought that refining an eighth-tier pill would create a creature like the Dragon Phoenix?
Even though it was just a transformation of the pill, the bloodline power within was real.
If the Gu Void Dragon Clan was willing to invest heavily, it wouldn't be impossible for them to raise it into a true Dragon Phoenix!
"This pill should stay here for now... If what you say about your little sister is true, and she has royal blood, I can take responsibility and transfer the bloodline power in this pill to her. As for the reward for you, we can discuss it separately. The Gu Void Dragon Clan owes you a great favor!" Zhu Li assured him.
He didn't want to offend Yao Yan over an eighth-tier pill. Since they had a good start, he naturally hoped this friendship would continue.
This would be good for both sides.
Moreover, Yao Yan had even accepted a member of their clan as his little sister.
"Alright!" Yao Yan nodded. For others, he might be reluctant, but Xiao Yi Xian was different. Her bloodline was extremely powerful, and if it could be awakened early, she could potentially transform into a Dragon Phoenix. At that point, he could ask for as much blood essence as he needed.
(END CHAPTER)
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