Chapter 292: The Soul Clan Retreats, the Mystic Pill is Complete
"Hiss!"
"A Nine-Star Dou Saint is indeed terrifying!"
Everyone gasped when they saw Xiao Tian kill Hun Yan with a single arrow. After all, Hun Yan was not just any Dou Saint but a Seven-Star Dou Saint. In the entire Yao Clan, there was only one Seven-Star Dou Saint. Yet such a powerful being could not withstand a single blow from a Nine-Star Dou Saint.
Not only were they shocked, but even the Devouring Void Flame, who was battling the Yao Emperor's remnant soul, swallowed hard. He had felt a strong sense of danger from that black arrow. Clearly, if that arrow had hit him, it would have caused him significant harm.
The Devouring Void Flame sighed inwardly, thinking, "It seems the Yao Clan cannot be destroyed today. However..." He looked into the distance. "Fortunately, the Soul Clan had prepared in advance. We can still take the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade!"
With this in mind, the Devouring Void Flame exchanged another blow with the Yao Emperor's remnant soul before quickly separating. He looked deeply at Xiao Tian and said, "I underestimated your Xiao Clan. I should have eradicated your clan completely back then."
Holding the Thunder Bow, Xiao Tian said, "Devouring Void Flame, go back and tell Hun Tiandi that Xiao Tian will avenge the Xiao Clan!"
"I will!" The Devouring Void Flame waved his sleeve, and the Soul Clan members left.
Shortly after they left, a figure hurriedly flew in from a distance, shouting, "Chief, something terrible has happened! Elder Yao Yun injured the ancestral hall elder and fled with the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade!"
"What?"
"How is that possible?"
The Yao Clan members were in an uproar, clearly not expecting such betrayal from someone they trusted deeply.
Xiao Tian said, "I think your Elder Yao Yun has been killed, and that person was likely an imposter from the Soul Clan."
The Soul Clan's methods were devious, capable of deceiving even the Ancient Clan, let alone the Yao Clan.
Clenching his fists, Yao Dan gritted his teeth and said, "The Soul Clan first tried to destroy us, and now they've stolen our ancient jade. The Yao Clan will never coexist with them!"
As the Yao Clan Chief, he knew the secret of the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade. The loss of the ancient jade meant the Yao Clan would have no connection to the Dou Emperor's relics, implying no future Dou Emperor would emerge from their clan.
"Sigh," Yao Dan sighed, then said to Elder Wanhuo and his son Yao Tian, "Wanhuo, Yao Tian, give your Heavenly Flames to Xiao Tian."
As he spoke, he turned his hand, and ten jade bottles appeared before him. He said, "Xiao Tian, this is your agreed reward!"
Elder Wanhuo, Yao Tian, and Elder Shennong reluctantly separated their Heavenly Flames from themselves, erased their imprints, and handed them to Xiao Tian.
"Thank you," Xiao Tian smiled, bowing slightly as he took the three Heavenly Flames and ten bottles of pills.
Then, he looked at Yao Lao and said, "Chief Yao Dan, I have one more request."
Seeing Xiao Tian's gaze, Yao Dan quickly said, "I will personally handle the matter of Yao Chen's parents."
Xiao Tian smiled, "Thank you, Chief. If the Yao Clan faces difficulties in the future, you can come to the Heavenly Court for help."
"Rumble!"
Suddenly, the clear sky was covered with dark clouds, enveloping the entire Yao Realm. Black lightning, carrying a destructive force, flickered within the clouds, and the low rumbling thunder made everyone present look terrified.
"It looks like the pill is ready!" Xiao Tian waved his sleeve, and the fire cauldron not far away opened. Instantly, an intense medicinal fragrance spread out, transforming into countless different-colored pellets falling from the sky like rain.
Seeing this, Yao Dan trembled and murmured, "Pill rain descends, the Mystic Pill is born. I didn't expect it to be successful!"
"Thud, thud!"
Many alchemists couldn't help but kneel at this miraculous sight. A Nine-Tier Mystic Pill was a rarity, and today Xiao Tian had refined one, earning him the title of the continent's top alchemist.
"Boom!"
Black lightning, like fierce black dragons, continuously struck the fire cauldron below. Xiao Tian could only watch. Unlike other pills, a Nine-Tier Mystic Pill had to undergo a lightning tribulation to be truly complete. Otherwise, it would only be a precious pill, not a Mystic Pill, one of the reasons why Mystic Pills were so difficult to refine.
Under everyone's watchful eyes, the pill did not break under the Black Demon Lightning's assault. Instead, it became even more dazzling. After the final lightning strike, the dense medicinal fragrance formed herbs in the sky.
"Whoosh!"
While everyone was stunned by this phenomenon, a light shadow flew into the distance, trying to escape.
"Trying to run?" Xiao Tian grabbed the light shadow, which turned into a round pill the size of a dragon's eye, surrounded by various fragrances.
Yao Dan quickly congratulated him, "Congratulations on refining the Nine-Tier Mystic Pill, Xiao Tian. You are now the continent's top alchemist."
"Thanks to Elder Wanhuo and Elder Shennong's help!" Xiao Tian smiled. Although he could have refined the pill without their help, it would have taken longer, and the pill wouldn't be as high-quality.
Elder Shennong and Elder Wanhuo shook their heads, saying, "We didn't do much. Without your exceptional alchemy skills, the pill wouldn't have been possible."
However, they were pleased with Xiao Tian's praise. After all, he was a Nine-Star Dou Saint and the top alchemist.
"Now that this matter is settled, it's time for us to leave," Xiao Tian said to Yao Dan. "Chief Yao Dan, I believe we will meet again soon."
Yao Dan understood what Xiao Tian meant. With the Soul Clan exposed, the next step would be for the Ancient Clan, Lei Clan, Yan Clan, and Yao Clan, along with the Heavenly Court, to join forces against the Soul Clan.
After bidding farewell to the Yao Clan, Xiao Tian left with Yao Lao. Shortly after their departure, the Lei Clan Chief and the Yan Clan Chief arrived at the Yao Realm and learned about what had happened. They decided to return to their clans to gather their forces and prepare to fight the Soul Clan. However, upon returning, they found that their ancient jade was also missing.
(Chapter End)