novelraw 596. Zhang Guidan Tower
596. Zhang Guidan Tower
At this moment, Ling Zhuo seemed to have completely lost the ability to make judgments, and was simply immersed in the feeling of powerlessness in the face of Xiao Yan. Only the Spirit Clan's Battle Spirit Saintess He in the sky, seeing the actions of Xiao Yan and Cao Ying, seemed to have thought of something. Her already extremely ugly expression because of Xiao Yan's victory in the Danhui competition was now even worse, because she basically already had an answer in her heart.
The exciting alchemy gathering seemed far from over, and everyone waited for Cao Ying and Dan Chen to rise. They were eager to know what role the spare Rank 8 pills that Xiao Yan had originally refined would play.
It took Cao Ying and Dan Chen a full three hours to digest the pill. After all, it was an eighth-grade pill, and even with its special effects, the energy provided by the many ingredients was considerable. Not to mention the spiritual energy contained within the pill. The effects of all eighth-grade pills are no longer monotonous. This is the real reason why the difference between eighth and seventh grade pills, though only one word, represents the difference between the spiritual and the mortal realms, and the boundary is difficult to shake.
Fortunately, Cao Ying and Dan Chen weren't absorbing the pills to increase their strength. They absorbed most of the medicinal power, discarding any excess for the sake of improving their battle qi. Throughout the ordeal, both of them displayed extremely unpleasant expressions of struggle; the problems within their bodies had plagued them since birth.
Now, it's absolutely impossible to cure him without paying a price, after all, how could the Spirit Race's design be so easy to solve?
Fortunately, both of them managed to stay calm and were not overwhelmed by the pain surging through their bodies. The blood that Xiao Yan had sealed in the pill would eventually grant them true freedom, just like the blood exchange that Qing Lin had that night.
Finally, Cao Ying suddenly spat out a mouthful of black blood, and the blood droplets corroded and emitted sizzling white smoke when they hit the ground; Dan Chen's pores were oozing blue mist, and a distorted baby face could be vaguely seen in the mist.
Xiao Yan suddenly felt something was wrong, because the black flame on his right arm, which had been completely still for the past few days, suddenly started to throb.
Its source was the black blood spat out by Cao Ying and the other person, and a sense of covetousness had even infected Xiao Yan, the "temporary master." Fortunately, Xiao Yan's control was strong enough that he did not relax for a moment, and in the end, he made the black flame give up its idea.
Xiao Yan knew there must be something wrong with the blood, but the current situation was not suitable for releasing the Black Flame, not to mention that he himself was extremely wary of the Black Flame.
As the exaggerated changes in Cao Ying and Dan Chen gradually subsided, the absorption of the pills also came to an end.
Cao Ying's seductive gaze finally regained its free spirit, the eerie light in her eyes becoming clear as stars. Dan Chen's body also suddenly erupted with a powerful surge of soul energy. Her strange ability had finally undergone a change today, and she clearly felt that she could now control her extraordinary power.
"Thank you, Young Master Xiao Yan!" Dan Chen touched her fingertips, which were no longer cold, her voice choked with emotion.
Compared to Cao Ying, Dan Chen's emotions were far more turbulent. Cao Ying had previously only displayed extraordinary talent. Dan Chen, however, had already found her alchemist abilities impacting her normal life; the soul-absorbing ability, effective on everyone, forced her to maintain a safe distance from all. At the same time, her body was exceptionally fragile. If it weren't for her brother's care and her father's protection, it's uncertain whether she could have grown to her current level.
Now, Dan Chen could feel all the weakness within his body disappear. He could even control his ability to absorb the soul power of others. This feeling was no less than seeing the light again after years of being sealed away.
Therefore, she immediately expressed her gratitude to Xiao Yan, and Cao Ying felt the same way.
Xiao Yan wasn't particularly bothered by this; what he valued more was the fact that his pill-refining skills had been validated. These two pills were originally intended for the two of them. Through interpreting the information left by Cao Ying, Xiao Yan and Wei Jiangyuan finalized the current plan. To ensure everything went smoothly, Yao Qingyu had secretly given the pill formula to Cao Ying before the pill-refining competition began, ultimately gaining Cao Ying's approval.
The reason he didn't give it away immediately was because Xiao Yan wasn't sure if he could successfully refine it a second time, so he didn't dare to give it away directly. Now that everything has settled down, he can naturally test the effects of his self-created pill.
The result was obvious: the bloodline manipulation that the Spirit Clan had planted in Cao Ying and Dan Chen's bodies since childhood was completely resolved by the combined efforts of Xiao Yan, Wei Jiangyuan, Cao Ying, and Dan Chen, four young people whose talents were already overflowing!
The two prodigies nurtured by Danta, Cao Ying and Dan Chen, have finally regained their freedom.
The two then exchanged a brief glance, and without further hesitation, immediately shouted loudly.
"Cao Ying of the Cao family has voluntarily returned to the Dan Tower!"
"Dan Chen of the Dan family has voluntarily returned to the Dan Tower!"
The two sounds not only signified a change in Cao Ying and Dan Chen's identities, but also meant that Xiao Yan would have two more companions when he finally went to subdue the Three Thousand Burning Flames, so he wouldn't have to fight alone.
Most importantly, this event signifies that after nearly a year of tug-of-war between the Spirit Clan and the Pill Tower, the Pill Tower has finally gained a decisive advantage. Whether the Spirit Clan has any follow-up measures remains to be seen, but for now, the Spirit Clan's numerous investments in the Pill Gathering can be considered a complete failure.
The audience, upon learning of the pill's efficacy, didn't show much emotional reaction. This might be because this year's Pill Gathering was simply too exciting, and even the outcomes for Dan Chen and Cao Ying no longer elicited much of a reaction from these viewers whose appetites had grown considerably.
In the square, Wei Jiangyuan watched all this with a mix of emotions in his heart.
On one hand, Xiao Yan's original plan was to defeat Ling Zhuo head-on, and then Xiao Yan would refine pills for Dan Chen and Cao Ying to take. Finally, the five of them would go together to subdue the Three Thousand Burning Flames, and whoever got the flames would depend entirely on their abilities.
Unexpectedly, he and Yao Qingyu were unable to keep their appointment. However, he was not discouraged at all. Instead, he comforted himself, saying, "If it's not possible, it's not possible. The Three Thousand Burning Flames isn't something I absolutely need. On the contrary, meeting Xiao Yan is a gain from my trip to the Pill Gathering."
Because of Xiao Yan's perfect performance at the Pill Gathering, Wei Jiangyuan has come to regard Xiao Yan as his biggest future competitor. Of course, this competitive mentality is very healthy, rather than the kind that has to be a fight to the death. Healthy competition is ultimately beneficial to both sides.