Chapter 233: The Yin-Yang Dragon Phoenix Pill
For the next month or so, Gu Dragon Island became much livelier due to Yao Yan's arrival. Every few days, two or three-colored thunderclouds would appear in the sky, only to be blocked by a silver puppet. The success rate of refining eighth-tier pills was so high that even some of the old monsters on the island were astonished.
"Where did this little monster come from? When did refining eighth-tier pills become so easy..." an old man with white hair muttered, watching the three-colored pill thunder reappear in the sky.
Although the Gu Void Dragon Clan didn't have alchemists, those who had reached their level of cultivation had dealt with many high-tier human alchemists, especially those above eighth-tier. These alchemists were of high rank, and it took a huge cost to hire them to refine pills.
But now, this human kid on Dragon Island, whose strength was average, was surprisingly skilled in alchemy. His success rate with eighth-tier pills was nearly one hundred percent, which was ridiculous and shattered their previous understanding of alchemists.
"Could it be that the old men from the Medicine Clan have been deceiving us?!" A burly man with a short temper spoke up.
"No, it's just that this kid's talent is too high. He's still young, yet his Hun realm has already reached the Heavenly Realm... Hei Qing says he's from the Medicine Clan, so it seems his Dou Di bloodline is extremely strong. He's probably reverted to his Gu ancestry," the leader, Zhu Li, said calmly.
"If his Dou Di bloodline has reverted, people from the Medicine Clan wouldn't let him come here alone."
"We'll have to ask..."
"What's there to ask? If he has other motives, he'll reveal them over time. If not, we don't need to meddle. It has nothing to do with us, and we don't want to stir up any trouble. We already have enough on our plate."
Zhu Li furrowed his brow slightly, tacitly agreeing with the others. Gu Dragon Island indeed faced internal and external struggles.
In the past few hundred years, many members had joined the three Dragon Kings. The "conservatives" like them didn't know how much longer they could hold on. Once their generation passed, the lineage of the Dragon Emperor would be completely gone.
But they couldn't accept the identity of the three Dragon Kings, and clearly, they couldn't do so.
Who would have thought that the once-dominant beasts of the Gu world would end up in this situation?
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Meanwhile, Yao Yan finished refining the pills and handed them to Hei Qing. He then sat down in front of the Wan Beast Cauldron to meditate. After refining pills frequently for over a month, he was feeling somewhat exhausted, but his Dou Qi felt like it was strengthening again through this cycle of consumption.
Clearly, the aftereffects of the Nine Turns Immortal Pill had completely disappeared.
Pills could indeed enhance one's power quickly, but whether they could be fully integrated into one's own strength depended on the person. This was why some people's Dou Qi seemed unstable.
Since the feeling of instability had already been dealt with, it was time to consider "consuming" something.
Yao Yan's gaze flickered as he looked at the several jade bottles beside him, each containing the blood essence of a Dou Zun-level Gu Void Dragon. This blood essence would allow Yao Yan's strength and physical body to increase another level.
Wealth, companions, methods, and territory... among all the cultivation necessities, resources were undoubtedly the most important.
A poor talent could be compensated by heavenly treasures, but without enough cultivation resources, there was nothing that could be done.
"Big Brother Hei Qing, the Dragon's blood is almost used up. This should last me for a long time. Do you have any Tian Yao Phoenix blood? I need it to mix with the Dragon's blood for a pill," Yao Yan said, taking a moment to adjust his breathing before turning to the large figure that entered the cave.
Although the Yin-Yang Xuan Dragon Pill was good, with his current alchemy skills, Yao Yan could upgrade it into the Yin-Yang Dragon Phoenix Pill! The Dragon and Phoenix races were opposites, making them perfect for this pill.
"…We don't have any." Hei Qing was momentarily stunned, then spoke awkwardly. The Tian Yao Phoenix had been their snack in the Gu times, but over the generations, they had not interacted much with the Tian Yao Phoenix.
There was simply no time. The clan was divided into four factions, constantly fighting for territory and resources. They were barely keeping it together, let alone dealing with the Tian Yao Phoenix.
"But if you need the bodies of those pesky birds, give me a few days, and I'll go catch one for you," Hei Qing's eyes glowed with purple-black light as he clenched his fist.
Not dealing with the Tian Yao Phoenix was because there was no time, but if it was beneficial, Hei Qing wouldn't hesitate to act.
"Then I'll trouble you, Big Brother Hei Qing," Yao Yan said with a soft smile.
"Small matter," Hei Qing responded with a cheerful grin, then walked out of the cave.
However, halfway there, he froze. A figure in white blocked his path. The figure was Zhu Li, the Third Elder Yao Yan had met before. He looked at Hei Qing and asked softly, "Where are you going?"
Hei Qing gave a dry laugh, unsure how to explain himself. He couldn't exactly say he was going to stir up trouble with the Tian Yao Phoenix, could he?
Yao Yan, seeing the unexpected visitor, was slightly surprised but quickly stood up to greet him. "I greet Third Elder Zhu Li. I asked him to go because I need some Tian Yao Phoenix blood to mix with the Gu Void Dragon blood for a pill I'm refining."
Upon hearing this, Hei Qing immediately covered his face, helpless.
"You've been on Gu Dragon Island for a while now, so you must know about our clan's situation. Right now, it's not the time to stir up trouble... The Tian Yao Phoenix clan isn't weak. Provoking them without reason won't be good for our clan," Zhu Li said, shaking his head.
The internal strife of the Gu Void Dragon Clan was no secret. With many old experts leaving for the void, it was uncertain how long the clan could survive. Unless the other three islands came to their aid, they would be at a serious disadvantage.
The situation with the Tian Yao Phoenix clan was not ideal.
"I'm sorry, I'm not here to create trouble," Yao Yan quickly explained. "I just need the Tian Yao Phoenix blood for the pill, and I don't want to disturb anyone."
"I understand," Zhu Li said, nodding. "Since you're here, you're considered a guest. Hei Qing, treat him well." He gestured for Hei Qing to ensure Yao Yan's comfort. He could tell from Yao Yan's talent that his teacher must be someone extraordinary, and at this time, the Gu Void Dragon Clan couldn't afford any more enemies.
"Thank you, Third Elder Zhu Li," Yao Yan said, giving a respectful bow.
Zhu Li smiled, then, like last time, disappeared with a wave of his hand. Hei Qing, seeing Zhu Li's departure, let out a sigh of relief.
After confirming Zhu Li was gone, Hei Qing muttered, "Don't be fooled by that old man's kindness. When he gets angry, no one can stop him."
"Is that how all the dragons are?" Yao Yan laughed to himself. Magical beasts always had simple minds, especially compared to humans. He continued, "I overheard Third Elder. Is the situation on Gu Dragon Island that bad?"
Hei Qing fell silent for a moment, then said in a low voice, "It's not exactly bad, just that the other three islands are watching us. If our side becomes weaker, they'll definitely come for us, but for now, we can maintain a balance... Who knows how long it will last? We don't have royal blood, and many of the clan members don't recognize us. Some of the younger ones have already gone to join the other islands. In a few hundred years, this Dragon Island might be gone."
"Do you also value bloodlines?" Yao Yan asked, playing with the jade bottle containing the Gu Tian Yao Phoenix blood.
"Isn't it the same for your Dou Di families?" Hei Qing sighed. "The old men still care about the Dragon Emperor's bloodline... If the Emperor didn't disappear back then, none of this would have happened. Back when our clan was at its peak, even imperial families didn't dare oppose us, but now we're forced to make deals with you imperial families."
Hei Qing sighed again. Strength was everything, and with many strong members leaving for the void, the Gu Void Dragon Clan had become much weaker.
Yao Yan nodded, understanding the situation of the island.
He then began processing the materials and Dragon blood. He planned to breakthrough to the peak of the nine-star Dou Zong here, then expose Xiao Yi Xian's information to Zhu Li to get the Dragon Seal. With that, he could plan to take the Heavenly Flame!
Hei Qing watched Yao Yan get back to his monotonous alchemy, then quietly left the cave. His cave had now become Yao Yan's room, but he didn't mind.
"It's a shame I can't use the Spirit Devouring Clan's methods..." Yao Yan's gaze flickered as he looked at the Dragon blood in front of him. If he could use the Spirit Devouring Clan's abilities, he wouldn't need to rely on alchemy to absorb the energy. The talent of the Spirit Devouring Clan was almost like the power of rules, absurdly powerful!
It was no wonder that power had been passed down through their clan.
The so-called Heavenly Evil God was born from the innate divine estate, and its power was almost like the power of rules. Compared to that, Yao Yan's Dou Qi was still at the most basic energy stage, with only his spatial power being worth mentioning.
Only a Dou Sheng could qualify to glimpse that level of power!
"Yin-Yang Dragon Phoenix Pill… creating a new pill formula, hehe~" Yao Yan chuckled and threw all the Dragon blood into the Wan Beast Cauldron, opening the jade bottle containing the Gu Tian Yao Phoenix blood. With a surge of intense wind, fire, and thunder energy, a blood drop with a thread of lightning power emerged.
As it appeared, the Dragon blood inside the cauldron erupted. The two were like mortal enemies, their properties almost opposing.
"Roar!"
"Chirp!"
Within moments, a massive purple-black dragon shadow and a massive red Phoenix shadow materialized, both letting out roars that made Yao Yan's Hun power tremble. If his Hun power had been any weaker, he might have fainted from the pressure.
"Is this the power from their bloodlines?" Yao Yan murmured.
The two phantoms were not related to the energy in the blood, but to the hatred passed down through the Dragon and Phoenix bloodlines. No wonder they were mortal enemies; this was already etched into their blood. It would be surprising if they could ever get along.
"The Yin-Yang…" Yao Yan's Heavenly Realm Hun power allowed him to perceive something different.
With a pulse of Hun power, the two massive phantoms shattered, and the blood drop floated into the Wan Beast Cauldron, merging with the Gu Void Dragon's blood.
"Swish~"
The precious herbs flew from the storage ring into the cauldron as the next round of refining began. As for the exhaustion... when the opportunity to increase strength arose, a little fatigue meant nothing. He had to make the most of it and increase his strength as quickly as possible.
Yao Yan didn't know how much longer he could hide his identity, but the higher his strength, the safer he would be!
"Chirp!"
The sky-blue flames spread like the sea, engulfing the Dragon Phoenix blood and herbs, transforming them into the purest medicinal liquid. As their spiritual energies merged, a mysterious pill formed, the Yin and Yang energies interwoven into a black-and-white shadow.
Time passed, and Yao Yan became absorbed, disregarding the loss of Hun power, fully dedicating himself to fusing the power of the two bloodlines.
At this moment, he even forgot the passage of time, his eyes focused only on the pill.
It had already been over half a month.
With the thunder ceasing, peace returned to Dragon Island. Many members of the clan felt regretful, wanting to meet Yao Yan and ask if he could still refine pills, but Hei Qing blocked them, having noticed Yao Yan's intense state. He couldn't afford to disturb him in this condition.
"Big Brother Hei Qing, could you say something for me? If he doesn't want the blood anymore, I have plenty of heavenly materials. Maybe he could help me refine a pill for my son's health?" A chubby man was standing beside Hei Qing, rubbing his hands together.
"Let him finish refining first. That kid's in a weird state right now. I don't even dare talk to him," Hei Qing helplessly responded.
"Boom!"
As the two spoke, heavy clouds suddenly appeared in the sky. Within moments, they covered the entire Dragon Island, even extending into the endless void. The terrifying thunderclouds made East Dragon Island fall silent.
(END CHAPTER)
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