Chapter 196: Thunder Tribulation Pill, Understood!

A thunder dragon roared across the sky, its golden eyes devoid of any emotion. After all, at this moment, it was merely a pure form of energy, possessing no trace of intelligence whatsoever.

Jiang Yun looked at the rampaging thunder dragon in the sky and smiled slightly. He could clearly sense the rampant and powerful energy. The nine profound golden thunder was comparable to a Seven-Star Dou Saint. Given Jiang Yun's current strength, he also needed to focus intently.

After a moment, Jiang Yun's hand seals changed, and the Holy Heavenly Demon Flame within him surged out like a storm. In an instant, a pitch-black demon dragon, several times larger than the thunder dragon, appeared in the sky.

Although Jiang Yun's cultivation had not yet reached the level of a Seven-Star Dou Saint, the overwhelming pressure emitted by the pitch-black demon dragon in the sky was more formidable and profound than that of the thunder dragon.

That feeling, it was as if encountering the emperor of the soul; only by prostrating could one avoid such oppressive damage.

"This little fellow Jiang Yun is indeed incredible. In just a few years, he has grown to such a level. I still remember when I first saw him, he was only at the Dou Zun level. Who would have thought that in just a blink of an eye, he'd break through to Dou Saint? Maybe in another blink, he'll reach our level!"

Atop a peak ten miles away from Jiang Yun's location, several elderly Taixu Dragon Clan elders had looks of amazement on their faces.

"Isn't that perfect? To rescue His Majesty the Old Dragon King, the more prodigious Jiang Yun is, the better. Moreover, the princess is about to become the third Supreme Dragon Phoenix on the continent. Her husband must not have lacking cultivation."

"The cultivation is secondary. I find his alchemy skills' improvement even more baffling!"

"Given such scale, he must be refining a Nine Rank Profound Pill. Such alchemy skills are truly breathtaking."

"Jiang Yun not only found our Princess Zi Yan but also brought back news of His Majesty. He is truly a blessing to our Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan."

As they were chatting, the pitch-black dragon in the void opened its enormous mouth like a black hole, emerging from the clouds, and swallowed the Nine Profound Golden Thunder in one gulp.

"Boom!"

Sensing danger, the thunder dragon's scales stood on end, and its enormous mouth opened, firing massive thunderballs of hundreds of feet in diameter, each colliding violently in the dragon's mouth, causing deafening roars.

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

Terrifying bolts of thunder continuously struck within the pitch-black dragon's mouth.

From within the dragon's mouth, black flames erupted like a volcanic explosion, clashing with the numerous thunderbolts, and then unleashed a devouring force, ravenously consuming the thunder.

The pitch-black demon dragon swam through the golden thunder, accompanied by an oppressive aura, swallowing the golden thunder dragon's body whole.

"Refine—"

After swallowing the Nine Profound Golden Thunder, Jiang Yun let out a fierce shout, his hand seals changing instantly. Suddenly, the black dragon in the sky reverted to a mass of burning flames, issuing a thunderous explosion from within.

The next moment, the thunder dragon exploded, transforming into a viscous golden liquid floating in the sky, those liquid droplets brimming with tremendous energy waves.

With the appearance of the golden liquid, the black flames in the sky suddenly began to change, turning from black to white in an instant. A colossal hundred-foot tall fiery cauldron took shape, with the cauldron lid wide open. The suction force surged, drawing the ocean of golden liquid in the sky into the cauldron like golden rivers pouring down from the heavens.

Witnessing this, Jiang Yun's expression remained unchanged. He waved his sleeve and thousands of medicinal herbs flew out, forming a sea of herbs that blanketed the skies, their rich fragrance intoxicating anyone who smelled it.

The perfectly honed soul power of the Great Circle of Heaven swirled madly. Each sweep of the white flames within the cauldron refined a vast swath of herbs. Under such precise control, hundreds of herbs were seamlessly turned into pure medicinal liquids with each sweep.

In just half a day, the massive and complex task of refining thousands of herbs had been completed solely by Jiang Yun, and he didn't feel the slightest bit of mental fatigue.

As the essence of the various herbs interacted, a formidable wave of energy spread from the cauldron, shattering the surrounding space within thousands of feet.

Letting the wave of energy spread outward, Jiang Yun didn't stop it, instead forming hand seals.

"Gather the power of heaven and earth!"

As Jiang Yun's command fell, a sudden storm arose around Ancient Dragon Island. Within a radius of ten thousand miles, the heaven and earth energy began rapidly converging under the control of Jiang Yun's soul power, surging towards the fiery cauldron.

The vast energy of heaven and earth gathered in this domain, gradually forming a massive energy storm that roared and spun in the sky. The bottom of the storm connected to the cauldron, like a funnel drawing and infusing the energy of heaven and earth into it.

Jiang Yun's hands continuously changed seals, his eyes fixed on the giant cauldron. At this moment, a colorful lake of energy had formed within the giant cauldron.

The ripples on the lake's surface could overwhelm an ordinary Dou Saint, pushing them into the lake to be submerged by its pure energy.

The vast energy within the lake far exceeded that of an ordinary Dou Saint.

The white flames roared furiously, refining the violent energy within. It was an intricate process, and Jiang Yun wasn't in a hurry. Refining a Nine Rank Profound Pill could not be completed in less than a month.

Jiang Yun sat cross-legged in the void, quietly awaiting the emergence of the pill.

"Was that the Devouring Void Flame just now?" As Jiang Yun quietly nurtured the pill, a puzzled voice emerged from the crowd of Ancient Dragon Clan elders watching.

"The Devouring Void Flame is with the Soul Clan. That can't be possible!"

"The world is vast and boundless. Neither of the two strange flames Jiang Yun possesses is on the Heavenly Flame Ranking. Perhaps they are newly born strange flames!"

"Ahem." Hearing the discussions of the elders behind him, Zhu Kun cleared his throat and said, "Alright, stop discussing the strange flames. After all, you rough men can't use them. Why care so much?"

Upon hearing Zhu Kun's words, the previously chattering elders immediately halted their discussions, looking at each other.

Finally, it was Zhu Ming who first spoke, "Indeed, strange flames are the playthings of alchemists. For our clan, they are not as useful as a pair of fists!"

"Ha ha ha." When Zhu Ming's words were heard, peals of laughter erupted from the crowd.

In the following month, thunder continuously boomed in the sky above Ancient Dragon Island, with a giant fiery cauldron hovering high above. The white flames that spread out were awe-inspiring.

At this moment, Jiang Yun suddenly opened his eyes, and within the hundred-foot tall cauldron ten feet away from him, golden light radiated. The golden liquid lake had completely dried up.

In the center of the former liquid lake, a fist-sized pill, radiant like gold, floated quietly.

Surrounding the pill, strands of golden thunder continuously seeped out, producing rumbling sounds.

Upon closer inspection, within the dazzling light, a faint dragon shadow seemed to flicker, exuding a terrifying aura that surged out from the cauldron.

"Boom!"

A loud roar erupted from within the cauldron, and at the same time, the sky above Jiang Yun was instantly covered with dark clouds, shrouding the entire Dragon Island in darkness. Black thunderbolts, carrying the force of destruction, swiftly traversed the clouds.

The rumbling of low thunder caused the elders of the Ancient Dragon Clan to look horrified; such a terrifying pill thunder was unprecedented in their lifetime.

Jiang Yun raised his head, looking at the black thunder in the sky. With a shake of his sleeve, the cauldron's lid automatically flew off.

A dense, intoxicating fragrance rapidly dispersed, eventually condensing into differently colored beads that fell from the sky like a grand pill rain!

Seeing this scene, a smile appeared on Zhu Kun's face. He turned to Zhu Ming beside him and said, "Pill rain descends, the Profound Pill emerges. Jiang Yun didn't disappoint me after all. Zhu Ming, you'll continue being the captain of the imperial guards for a few more centuries!"

Upon hearing Zhu Kun's words, an emotional expression appeared on Zhu Ming's face, and he softly said, "Fine, I'll serve His Majesty as the captain of the imperial guards for a lifetime."

"Boom!"

Strands of pure thunder power poured down from the thunderclouds, landing on the golden pill within the cauldron.

"Buzz!"

As the thunder power poured in, the last trace of impurities within the pill was also refined away.

Instantly, a dazzling golden light shot out from within the cauldron, and the cauldron lid was forcibly blown open. The Thunder Tribulation Pill flew out, racing towards the sky at an astonishing speed.

"Letting you escape in my domain would be a slap in the face for this Emperor, wouldn't it?"

Before Jiang Yun could make a move, Zhu Kun's laughing voice echoed from afar. In the next moment, a vast soul power transformed into a giant hand, piercing through the void, grabbing the fleeing golden light in one swift motion.

Immediately, the golden-glowing pill floated quietly before Jiang Yun.

"It's not yet time for you to be consumed!" Feeling the awe-inspiring energy within the Thunder Tribulation Pill, Jiang Yun pondered for a moment before shaking his head. He took out a jade bottle from his storage ring and placed the pill inside.

After storing the Thunder Tribulation Pill, Jiang Yun turned his gaze towards Zhongzhou Continent and murmured, "I wonder how things are with the various clans after all this time!"

Shaking his head, Jiang Yun temporarily set aside his doubts and looked at Zhu Kun and the others flying towards him with smiles.

While Jiang Yun was refining the pill, the adult ceremony of the Ancient Dragon Clan was successfully completed, with Xiao Yan having defeated several top challengers from the clan, initially gaining their recognition.

After the various clan members departed, under Gu Xun'er's request, Gu Yuan forcibly opened the Heavenly Tomb, sending Xiao Yan and the clan members inside.

Three peaceful days later, a piece of news shook the Ancient Realm, stirring waves of shock.

All the Ancient Clan experts were alarmed and mobilized.

The Yan Clan, a powerful empire second only to the Soul Clan and the Ancient Clan, was wiped out without leaving a single survivor.

The Ancient Clan members were instantly chilled. They knew they hadn't done it, which meant only the Soul Clan had the power to achieve such a feat.

However, the methods of the Soul Clan had already surpassed what the Ancient Clan could manage. Did this mean the Soul Clan possessed an even more terrifying hidden power?

In the solemn atmosphere of the grand hall, the numerous elders of the Ancient Clan had all gathered. At the head, Gu Yuan looked at the elders below with a grim expression and said in a deep voice, "Gu Dao, you explain the situation in detail."

Gu Dao, standing to the left of Gu Yuan, nodded, looking at the people in the hall with a heavy expression. He said solemnly, "The cause was the Yan Clan's absence from our clan's adult ceremony. After the ceremony, I went to the Yan Clan to inquire and found the entire Yan Realm empty. Millions of Yan Clan members vanished as if they had disappeared into thin air."

Even though they were prepared, hearing Gu Dao's description sent a wave of shock through the hall, with the sound of shattering wine cups and many elders looking up in disbelief.

"Clan Leader..." At this moment, a voice filled with fear came from outside the hall. A Three-Star Dou Saint elder stumbled in from outside, his fearful words echoing within the hall.

"Clan Leader... the Spirit Realm, the Stone Realm... They've all shut down!"

"What—"

This time, even Gu Yuan's expression changed. His soul power surged, and a figure emerged from within him, disappearing from the hall in the blink of an eye.

If the extermination of the Yan Clan was akin to an eight-magnitude earthquake, then this was a ten-magnitude earthquake. In the hall, white-haired elders moved forward hastily, bombarding the newcomer with questions.

"Gu Qian, did you see it with your own eyes?"

"Are the Spirit Realm and the Stone Realm empty of all living people like the Yan Realm?"

"Did you see the Soul Clan? What are those bastards up to?!"

"This is catastrophic!" Gu Lie said solemnly amidst the commotion in the hall.

Many elders in the hall fell silent, understanding that the Soul Clan was unmistakably targeting the various clans or, more precisely, the Ancient Emperor Jade in their possession.

This meant the two sides would inevitably battle to the death. If they really wanted to go to war with the Soul Clan... it would be an extremely brutal war. They might win, or they might lose.

Win, and the clan survives. Lose, and all is lost!

Within a few breaths, Gu Yuan's soul projection returned. At this moment, his expression was icy, and no one knew what he had seen among the clans.

With Gu Yuan's return, the discussions in the hall ceased, and all eyes turned to him, awaiting his decision.

Under numerous gazes, Gu Yuan looked at Gu Lie and said in a deep voice, "Send word to the Medicine Clan and the Thunder Clan, inviting their clan leaders for a council on our survival!"

Upon hearing Gu Yuan's decision, the elders in the hall had somewhat complex expressions.

They knew that the peaceful days were forever gone!