BTTH: DISCIPLE CASHBACK SYSTEM

Chapter 488: Successful Refinement!

Chapter 488: Successful Refinement!

The Five-Colored Pill Lightning roared downward, carrying a destructive aura so overwhelming that nearby magical beasts felt as if their hearts had stopped beating under its oppressive force.

At the same time, a streak of silver lightning suddenly shot upward from the ground toward the sky, leaving both magical beasts and human cultivators utterly bewildered.

"Why is there 'Pill Lightning' surging from the ground as well?"

"That silver lightning… could it be that the alchemist himself is using it to block the Pill Lightning?"

"But alchemists usually have wood and fire attributes. How could one possibly wield such a powerful lightning attack?"

"I once read in ancient texts that some incredibly mysterious alchemists do not necessarily have the wood-fire attribute. Many ancient powerhouses controlled exotic flames, and even those with wind or earth attributes could become alchemists. There were even records of certain lightning attribute cultivators who, despite lacking exotic flames, could refine pills purely using the might of lightning!"

"Hiss… Refining pills with lightning, and not just any pill, but an eighth-tier pill that summoned Five-Colored Pill Lightning… I never imagined that such a remarkable person would exist in these mountains."

Under the astonished gazes of countless magical beasts and humans, the silver lightning streaking upward finally clashed head-on with the five descending streaks of multicolored Pill Lightning.

Boom!

The moment they collided, a thunderous explosion echoed across the heavens. The dazzling burst of light that resulted was so blinding that those watching had to squint or shut their eyes completely.

Yet, the explosion and the blinding radiance were not the most terrifying aspects. The real horror lay in the immense lightning storm generated by the clash. It expanded outward in all directions with unstoppable force.

Sensing the imminent danger, many magical beasts had already fled in panic. However, those caught within a ten-mile radius had no chance of escaping. Along with the surrounding mountains, trees, and rocks, they would be completely reduced to dust in the face of the lightning storm’s destructive power.

Just as despair settled in among the remaining magical beasts, something unexpected happened—the silver lightning that had ascended into the sky reappeared, unscathed, at the very center of the explosion.

Instead of allowing the lightning storm to spread, it shot downward at incredible speed, leaving behind a pitch-black streak in the air. Its speed was even greater than that of the expanding lightning storm. In the blink of an eye, it descended to within a few hundred meters of the ground and vanished from the sight of those watching from afar.

At that height, the silver lightning transformed into a white-robed figure. With a swift motion of his palm, he formed several intricate hand seals, releasing an invisible yet immense energy that rapidly expanded outward, covering an area of more than ten miles.

This vast energy field was so immense that ordinary people could not even see its edges. The moment it appeared, the terrifying lightning storm finally reached its boundary. Even after spreading across such a large area, its oppressive force remained as dreadful as ever.

A moment later, under the fearful gazes of countless onlookers, the lightning storm struck the energy barrier as if it had slammed into an impenetrable wall. In an instant, the storm was completely neutralized—its destructive force utterly erased before it could descend any further.

"I survived!"

"I'm not dead!"

"Haha! I actually made it out alive!"

The magical beasts that had managed to escape death let out sighs of relief, their eyes filled with gratitude and lingering fear.

Moments ago, they had witnessed towering mountains, thousands of meters high, being obliterated into dust by this very lightning storm. Had it descended upon them, survival would have been impossible.

High in the sky, after setting up the protective barrier, Gu He once again transformed into a streak of silver lightning and rushed toward the Five-Colored Pill Lightning that continued to descend.

When refining an eighth-tier pill of this level, most advanced alchemists would make thorough preparations in advance, setting up defenses to intercept the energy storms caused by the lightning tribulation. Even if an alchemist lacked the time to do so personally, their extensive connections would allow them to invite other powerful experts to help contain the destructive aftermath.

After all, allowing countless weaker beings to perish just for the sake of refining a single pill would be extremely inhumane. More importantly, the pill Gu He was refining—the Tianxuan Foundation-Stabilizing Pill—was meant to restore Yun Yun’s vitality after childbirth. Naturally, he would not allow its creation to be tainted by bloodshed.

In the sky, Gu He wielded the lightning power stored within his body from cultivating the Void Thunder God Flash, making him particularly adept at dealing with the Five-Colored Pill Lightning. Even when the final tribulation struck—a colossal lightning bolt fused with all five colors, surpassing all the previous waves in power—he faced no pressure at all. With a single strike, he effortlessly obliterated it.

"Heavens! This alchemist’s abilities are beyond belief! So many terrifying Five-Colored Pill Lightning strikes, yet he dispelled them all with a single move!"

"With such strength, he must have already reached the Dou Venerate level!"

"A Dou Venerate? But not just any ordinary one! Even among Dou Venerates, few could withstand Five-Colored Pill Lightning so easily. This alchemist must be one of the strongest at that level."

"Then… does that mean he’s stronger than Lei Zun, the Master of the Wind and Thunder Pavilion?"

"Most likely. I told you before, never underestimate any place. On the surface, Lei Zun seems untouchable, and the Wind and Thunder Pavilion reigns supreme in the Northern Region, but in reality, many hidden experts prefer to keep a low profile!"

"I’ve heard that in the vast Central Region, Dou Venerates are everywhere. They simply look down on the barren lands of the Northern Region, which is why the Wind and Thunder Pavilion has been able to do as they please."

"Shh! Keep your voice down! If anyone from the Wind and Thunder Pavilion hears you, we’ll be in serious trouble!"

The cultivators who had witnessed Gu He’s incredible display of power were now in deep discussion, their understanding of the world expanding.

Meanwhile, after dispersing all the Pill Lightning, Gu He’s silver lightning form vanished into the void. When he reappeared, he was already standing before the Dragon Soul Cauldron.

"It's finally done!"

Gu He let out a long breath, unable to hide the smile on his face.

The next moment, as he raised his hand slightly, a smooth, pigeon-egg-sized pill with a vibrant blend of green and blue hues slowly floated out from the Dragon Soul Cauldron.

As the pill rose into the air, an overwhelming surge of spiritual energy gathered around it. In an instant, the energy condensed into the form of a small snow-white rabbit, its soft fur gleaming in the light.

Eighth-tier pills required an alchemist with at least a Spirit Realm soul to refine. The reason was simple—an eighth-tier pill was imbued with spiritual essence and could develop its own intelligence. Only such pills could truly be called eighth-tier.

Now, after enduring the tribulation of Five-Colored Pill Lightning, the Tianxuan Foundation-Stabilizing Pill before Gu He possessed an unprecedented level of spiritual awareness.

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