Chapter 92: Five Stars!
Looking at the descending Pill Lightning, Jiang Yun burst out laughing. He stomped his foot on the ground, and a powerful force instantly propelled him into the sky.
Then, under the worried gazes of Zi Yan and the other two, he directly collided with that mighty bolt of lightning.
"Boom—"
As the powerful lightning splashed around him, Jiang Yun felt a stinging sensation and a numbing feeling spread throughout his body.
"It seems my physical body is still a bit lacking; I can't withstand the lightning tribulation with just my body yet!"
Instantly, Jiang Yun made a judgment. His current physical strength was not enough to directly resist a Grade 8 Pill Lightning. After testing his physical strength, Jiang Yun no longer stubbornly pushed himself. Black light surged around his body.
The lightning power that permeated his body immediately seemed to encounter something terrifying, dissipating at an astonishing speed.
After completely devouring the first Pill Lightning, Jiang Yun felt the surging Dou Qi within his body and looked intently at the thunderclouds in the sky. Others who refined pills only gained one share of energy from the pill, but he was practically squeezing every bit of value out of a pill.
Neither the Pill Lightning nor the pill itself would be spared!
"Hahahaha, Heaven-Swallowing Earth-Devouring!!!"
Jiang Yun let out a loud laugh, and instantly, terrifying black flames surged out, covering half the sky in the blink of an eye. That momentum, obscuring the clouds and sun, actually snatched half the territory from the Pill Lightning.
At this moment, the sky looked extremely bizarre: one half shimmered with three-colored lightning, and the other half was filled with surging black flames.
"Rumble—"
And as if enraged by Jiang Yun's actions, the clouds immediately churned. Suddenly, an unusual suction force surged out from within, and then, under the gaze of several people, the thunderclouds began to slowly shrink. However, Jiang Yun could clearly feel that the energy they contained was slowly climbing.
"Boom! Boom!"
The brilliant lightning, like giant dragons roaring across the sky, raged and danced, then brought forth dazzling lightning flashes that swept down overwhelmingly, vowing to punish Jiang Yun, this fellow who had offended the heavenly might.
"Good timing!"
"Condense—"
Seeing this, Jiang Yun's eyes lit up, and he roared loudly. As his hands rapidly formed seals, the boundless black sea of flames began to churn quickly, finally transforming into an ancient beast, pitch black like ink, under the gaze of several people.
The beast's physique was extremely strange, completely black, making it impossible to discern its eyes or nose. However, its enormous mouth was extremely striking, and the moment it appeared, a terrifying devouring force emanated from the beast.
"Go—"
When it fully formed, Jiang Yun raised a hand and pointed. The next moment, the beast opened its massive maw, and black ripples furiously spread from its black hole-like mouth, swallowing the Pill Lightning whole.
Above the sky.
Thunder rumbled incessantly, and the churning three-colored thunderclouds, like a lightning-producing machine, continuously spewed out numerous increasingly powerful and brilliant lightning bolts, all falling into the black maw.
From afar, it looked quite spectacular!
"Little Yun, this guy, he still has such tricks!" Zi Yan, watching from the side, was also caught off guard by Jiang Yun's actions, constantly surprised. Even she didn't know how many tricks Jiang Yun still had up his sleeve.
It was as if every time, he could refresh her understanding!
She naturally knew that Jiang Yun possessed a black flame with devouring power, but she had never known that flames could achieve such a degree.
The three-colored Pill Lightning raged for nearly ten minutes before gradually ceasing. During these ten minutes, almost a hundred extremely terrifying lightning bolts shot out from the thunderclouds, but none could break through the 'defense line' set by Jiang Yun!
Boom! Boom!
Finally, feeling that it couldn't do anything to him, the thunderclouds in the sky had no choice but to give up on this tough bone. The energy fluctuations within the clouds began to slowly fade.
"After striking for so long, you just want to leave?"
However, at this moment, Jiang Yun had a different opinion. He let out a cold snort and waved his large hand.
"Roar—"
The black flame beast opened its massive mouth and moved towards the thunderclouds in the sky. Its huge maw was like a black hole, unfathomable. Under the shocked gazes of Zi Yan and the other two, it swallowed the thunderclouds that had not yet dissipated.
After devouring the thunderclouds, the black flame beast transformed into a wisp of flame and returned to Jiang Yun's body. Feeling the abundant Dou Qi within him, Jiang Yun knew it was time to break through.
But before that, Jiang Yun looked at the dark red pill suspended in mid-air, emanating a rich medicinal fragrance.
He extended his hand, and as Dou Qi circulated in his palm, a powerful suction force erupted. The pill, drawn by this suction, flew into Jiang Yun's hand.
From an appearance standpoint, while Grade 7 and Eighth Grade Pills didn't differ much externally, from an Alchemist's perspective, the two were worlds apart.
Seventh Grade Pills, though rich in energy, were 'dead' pills, whereas Eighth Grade Pills already possessed their own spirituality. Such pills were called 'living' pills or'spirit' pills.
A faint spiritual mist lingered on the surface of the pill, subtly condensing into the image of a blood tiger.
The pill felt like a constantly beating heart in his hand, with blood-red light flowing over it, emanating a rich essence of vitality.
"It's actually a three-colored Grade 8 pill!" Suddenly, a voice filled with shock entered Jiang Yun's ears. Jiang Yun was very familiar with this voice; it belonged to Yao Tian Huo, whom he had rescued and who had consumed the Soul Nurturing Saliva.
"For a young friend to already be a Eighth-Rank Alchemist at such a young age, this kind of talent, this old man has truly never heard of it!"
At this moment, Venerable Tian Huo's voice carried a hint of respect. Previously, he could still regard Jiang Yun as a junior with extraordinary talent, but now that was no longer possible; he had become a Eighth-Rank Alchemist.
This was an existence even more distinguished than a Dou Zun. Not to mention his current situation, even at his peak, it was not easy to form a connection with a Eighth-Rank Alchemist.
Now he had even more confidence in Jiang Yun's promise of revival. What he was thinking now was how to cling to Jiang Yun's coattails after being revived. Such a young Eighth-Rank Alchemist definitely had limitless prospects in the future.
He had survived a great calamity, and heaven had given him this opportunity; he must seize it.
"Since Elder Yao has woken up, it seems you're recovering well!" Jiang Yun seemed to have anticipated the sudden voice and showed no surprise.
"Thanks to young friend's pill, I cannot express my gratitude enough. From now on, this broken body of Yao Tian Huo is at young friend's command." Venerable Tian Huo was also a shrewd person, immediately seizing the opportunity.
However, Jiang Yun's reaction to this was noncommittal, neither agreeing nor disagreeing.
"Brother Jiang Yun, is this a Grade 8 pill? It can actually transform like this? Will it really become a living creature in the future?"
At this moment, Zi Yan, Qing Lin, and Xiao Yi Xian also came to Jiang Yun's side. Looking at the blood-colored tiger, Qing Lin couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.
Venerable Tian Huo was also very understanding, knowing that it wasn't his time to interrupt. Without Jiang Yun having to say anything, he chose to mute himself.
Zi Yan and Xiao Yi Xian's eyes also sparkled with wonder upon hearing this, curiously looking at Jiang Yun. This was an Alchemist's 'secret,' after all; who wouldn't be curious?
After putting away the pill, Jiang Yun turned to the three of them and said with a smile, "Grade 9 pills can transform into true living beings. Such pills are said to even be able to cultivate independently, becoming no different from us."
Upon hearing Jiang Yun's reply, Zi Yan and the other two immediately widened their beautiful eyes in shock, finding it hard to imagine a pill transforming into a human form.
"Is that still a pill?" Xiao Yi Xian couldn't suppress the shock in her heart and blurted out the question.
"What do you think?" Jiang Yun chuckled.
Faced with Jiang Yun's rhetorical question, Xiao Yi Xian looked back at the blood-colored fierce tiger floating in Jiang Yun's palm. Aside from its size, its lively eyes were no different from the magical beasts she usually saw.
She couldn't imagine the scene of a human-shaped living being being eaten; it was simply too impactful.
Shaking her head vigorously, Xiao Yi Xian banished the image from her mind.
Zi Yan, however, didn't care about the human or beast form. Her gaze was fixed on the pill in Jiang Yun's hand, her covetous expression almost making her drool.
As a magical beast, and a Ancient Void Dragon rapidly growing, any high-grade pill held immense attraction for Zi Yan.
Suddenly, the pill disappeared from Zi Yan's sight. She quickly looked up, only to see Jiang Yun smiling, looking at her teasingly.
Zi Yan immediately gave an awkward smile, scratching the back of her head with one hand, "It's not like I've never seen a Grade 8 pill before, right? Just curious, purely curious!"
Jiang Yun smiled at this, reached out and pinched Zi Yan's cheek, saying, "Zi Yan, this is for Xiao Yi Xian. I don't have any more medicinal ingredients right now. When I find more ingredients later, I'll refine another Grade 8 pill for you."
"Then it's a deal!" As soon as Jiang Yun spoke, Zi Yan excitedly said.
During their conversation, the Holy Heavenly Demon Flame, which was constantly refining the thunderclouds within Jiang Yun's body, suddenly released an extremely pure energy. This energy began to circulate through Jiang Yun's meridians.
"Crack—"
Suddenly, a barely audible sound rang out, and a fierce aura abruptly surged out from within Jiang Yun's body, sweeping across the sky!
The surge of aura lasted only a brief moment before Jiang Yun quickly reabsorbed it into his body. But this sudden change was still sensed by Zi Yan, who was close by.
"Little Yun, you…" Zi Yan looked at Jiang Yun with some joy.
"That's right, Five Stars!" Jiang Yun chuckled, then casually clenched his fist. Feeling the Dou Qi within his body, which was much stronger than a few days ago, a joyful smile appeared on his face.
"You've completely caught up to me now!" Hearing Jiang Yun's words, after the initial happiness, a sense of frustration and urgency followed.
"It's alright, I'm just a 'helpless' Alchemist; I still need Zi Yan's protection!" Sensing Zi Yan's low spirits, Jiang Yun smiled and ruffled her purple hair, a doting smile on his face.
"Hehe!!!" Hearing Jiang Yun's doting words, Zi Yan's eyes immediately curved into crescent moons.
"Qing Lin can also protect Brother Jiang Yun in the future!" At this moment, Qing Lin, who was beside them, also raised her hand, unwilling to be outdone.
"Good, good, good, then Qing Lin must cultivate well!" Jiang Yun also gave affirmation to the eager Qing Lin.
"Mm!" Encouraged by Jiang Yun, Qing Lin immediately felt full of motivation.
"Xiao Yi Xian, now that the pill is refined, we can begin to resolve your physical condition!" At this moment, Jiang Yun's gaze suddenly turned to the ethereal girl standing quietly beside him.
"Ah, now? Don't you need to rest?" Xiao Yi Xian was a bit slow to react, looking up at Jiang Yun blankly.
"I'm fine. The sooner your problem is resolved, the sooner I can rest assured!"
Hearing Jiang Yun's words, a trace of emotion rose in Xiao Yi Xian's heart!
Afterward, Jiang Yun brought Xiao Yi Xian back into the wooden house in the valley, while Qing Lin and Zi Yan stood guard around them.
Inside the house!
Jiang Yun looked at Xiao Yi Xian and chuckled, saying, "Leave everything to me from now on!"
As his voice fell, Jiang Yun keenly sensed that Xiao Yi Xian immediately became nervous.
"Don't worry, although I don't have complete certainty, with my preparations, even in the worst-case scenario, I can ensure your life is safe!"
"If that's the case… then let's begin." Hearing this, Xiao Yi Xian also nodded slightly, took a deep breath, suppressed the tension in her heart, and then sat cross-legged on the bed, her upper body straight, her slender jade neck and waist outlining a captivating curve.
Jiang Yun nodded, raised his hand, and a jade box appeared. Inside, there was a sticky, emerald green substance that was slowly wriggling.
It was precisely the Bodhi Transformation Saliva he had obtained earlier!
"I need to use the power of flames to burn your physique, and even your soul, as a person's attribute is determined by their soul power."
"I will use the devouring power within the Holy Heavenly Demon Flame to devour the origin of your Woeful Poison Body, and then use the vital energy of the Bodhi Transformation Saliva to activate your original wood attribute. During this process, you will have to endure the pain of being burned by flames. If you can't bear it, then all efforts will be in vain!"
"Are you sure you still want to continue?"
Xiao Yi Xian looked at the solemn Jiang Yun and gently nodded. Having come this far, she would absolutely not give up.
"Relax, I'm here." Jiang Yun chuckled at her determination. A cluster of fiercely burning black and white flames, the Holy Heavenly Demon Flame, rose from his left palm.
Looking at Xiao Yi Xian, Jiang Yun waved his palm, and the black and white flames instantly surged out, instantly enveloping Xiao Yi Xian's entire body.
In an instant, Xiao Yi Xian's white dress was incinerated by the terrifying temperature of the heavenly flame, leaving no ashes behind.
A perfect, still somewhat youthful body, like white jade, was thus exposed before Jiang Yun's eyes.
However, at this moment, neither of them had any thoughts about that. Xiao Yi Xian was completely incapable of thinking; the soul-deep pain was almost enough to make her faint instantly.
"Soul Link!"
Just as Xiao Yi Xian was unable to bear it and her soul was about to collapse, a purple chain descended into the depths of her soul.
Instantly, an indescribable sensation of comfort washed over her. The previously unbearable pain of being burned by intense fire seemed not so difficult to endure at this moment.
Don't criticize, I just don't want such a kind person in the original work to become a poison master!!!