Chapter 532: The Emergence of Dan Thunder! A Gathering of Alchemists!
Time slipped away like sand through fingers, vanishing in the blink of an eye. Over this period, apart from occasional furnace explosions, numerous high-grade pills were successfully refined. These pills were all of the sixth tier, and each one, whether outside Central Plains or even within smaller factions in Central Plains, was enough to stir up a bloody storm. Yet today, sixth-tier pills were being produced as if they were free, with over a hundred appearing simultaneously.
This sheer number was terrifying such a quantity of sixth-tier pills was an impressive feat even for the Pill Tower. However, despite refining their pills, the competitors would promptly step down from the stage, fully aware that their skills were insufficient to contend for the championship. Some wouldn't even make it to the top thirty, their abilities merely placing them among the mid-tier contestants.
As for those in the lower tier, they were either unlucky or overestimated their skills, resulting in furnace explosions. Stepping down from the elevated platform above the ground signified their elimination. However, their exit was often met with interest from various factions, granting them access to more abundant resources. In truth, many participants joined the Pill Gathering for this very reason.
They knew their own limitations and strategically displayed their abilities in the competition, aiming to join a powerful faction or expand their own forces. The Pill Gathering was precisely such a platform those who survived this fierce battleground would gain not only fame but also an elevation in both power and status.
The rich fragrance of pills filled the sky, engulfing the entire Holy Pill City. The usual faint medicinal aroma had now intensified to an intoxicating level, making the air invigorating. Inhaling even a single breath seemed to dissipate the fatigue from long hours of waiting.
Despite the growing number of refined pills, none had yet triggered a celestial phenomenon. More precisely, none had drawn forth Dan Thunder!
Dan Thunder was a symbol of seventh-tier pills. Only those reaching this level could summon it an immense leap in skill. The gap between sixth-tier and seventh-tier alchemists was as vast as heaven and earth. An alchemist capable of drawing Dan Thunder commanded an unshakable position within the Dou Qi Continent. Even in Central Plains, such figures were revered, and even major factions feared their influence.
The power of an alchemist was immense, but a seventh-tier alchemist's influence was downright terrifying.
Take Yao Chen, for example once a revered Alchemy Venerable, his connections spanned the entire continent. The three ancient figures of the Pill Tower were his sworn brothers, and his romantic entanglements extended into various factions. With Yao Chen at its helm, the Falling Star Pavilion once held a status comparable to the Pill Tower itself.
Though only comparable, this alone demonstrated the terrifying influence of alchemists.
One could never truly gauge the extent of an alchemist's hidden power. Yao Chen had countless strong allies, including many from major factions eager to curry his favor. Even the Four Pavilion Alliance once sought to be on good terms with him.
But what few knew was that Yao Chen had a colossal force backing him the Medicine Clan!
One of the eight ancient clans, filled with countless alchemists. Within its ranks were many who surpassed Yao Chen, and its powerhouses were too numerous to count. When Yao Chen was merely a Dou Zun, his clan already had multiple Dou Sheng experts.
Though Yao Chen had been exiled, he remained a part of the Medicine Clan. Even a stray dog from the clan was still their dog. If Yao Chen had survived, all was well. But if he perished, the Medicine Clan would undoubtedly emerge from their secluded realm and annihilate whoever was responsible.
This was precisely why the Soul Clan had captured Yao Chen instead of outright killing him.
As the sound of pill refining continued in silence, someone finally caused dark clouds to gather in the sky. However, no thunderous light or deafening roar followed the competitor merely completed their pill. One could only imagine their devastation. A peak sixth-tier pill was still just that without reaching the seventh tier, it could never defy the heavens.
Yet instead of disappointment, the participants' eyes widened, staring intently at the sky.
They knew it the Pill Gathering had reached its climax!
With peak sixth-tier pills appearing, seventh-tier pills were bound to follow soon!
Amidst the external commotion, Xiao Yan paid no attention. He was lost in his own little world, focused intently on his task.
Inside his cauldron, vibrant, multicolored hues flickered though not due to the pill itself, but from the fusion of flames, creating a dazzling spectacle. He was refining a seventh-tier pill, concentrating all his spiritual energy on the process, just as many others were doing.
Only one person seemed utterly unbothered, lying down lazily, drifting back into sleep.
That person was Wu Tian.
Suddenly, Wu Tian's eyes snapped open, gazing at the sky with a faint smile.
"Looks like I won't be sleeping anymore."
With that, he casually tossed aside his blanket, stretched, and yawned, looking utterly relaxed.
His actions instantly attracted countless gazes.
Was this young man finally going to make his move?
But then, he did something that left everyone in disbelief.
Wu Tian stepped down from the stone platform, raised his right hand, and casually snapped his fingers.
"BOOM!!!"
The snap was deafening like a clap of thunder echoing across the heavens.
Everyone instantly realized this wasn't a mere snap.
This was Dan Thunder!
"That's Dan Thunder?! A seventh-tier pill has emerged?!"
A voice rang out, and countless heads snapped toward the sky.
Dark clouds had already formed above, and within them, a deep rumbling could be heard the unmistakable sign of Dan Thunder taking shape.
The descent of Dan Thunder was a slow process, but as the celestial phenomenon unfolded, the entire plaza erupted into a frenzy.
All eyes locked onto a specific stone platform, where a middle-aged man gazed up at the thunderclouds in pure elation.
He was the one who had summoned the Dan Thunder. Regardless of the outcome, his name would now be etched into history among the hundreds of competitors.
The appearance of Dan Thunder also drew the attention of the other participants. Indeed, the Pill Gathering was teeming with hidden talents. To summon Dan Thunder in such a short span of time it was truly remarkable.
It seemed… things were about to get truly exciting!
Just as the man stood there in triumph, another, even louder rumble echoed from the distant sky!
"Wait… don't tell me seventh-tier pills are going to become as common as cabbage?"
(End of Chapter)
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