Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

Crash!

A burst of silver light suddenly appeared, illuminating the space as brightly as daylight. At the same time, as Mo Qing’s handprint moved slightly, a wisp of seemingly tangible mist suddenly emerged from the Swallowing Cloud and Spitting Smoke Medicine Tripod, as if something unknown and peculiar was happening.

Crash! Crash! Crash!

In the next fifteen minutes, three consecutive silver Pill Thunders descended from the sky, and in an instant, they were already on par with the Quenching Cold Sealing Body Pill refined by Xiao Shijing. Moreover, the thunder cloud in the sky showed no sign of dissipating.

”The fifth one!”

When the crowd saw the fifth Pill Thunder descending from the sky, their expressions became somewhat peculiar, secretly thinking that even though Huashan Old Monster’s character wasn’t that great, his Meridian Refining Technique was indeed extraordinary.

Merely this fifth Pill Thunder had already made Huashan Old Monster’s achievement equal to Mo Qing’s. Poor Xiao Shijing and that old man Huang Guan were directly pushed to the third and fourth positions without any means to retaliate.

Since their own elixirs had already taken shape, the number of Pill Thunders they attracted was fixed, so they could only watch others’ performances. So far, only Gu Huashan could contend with Mo Qing for the first position.

”Will it really attract the sixth Pill Thunder?”

As they watched the energy of the fifth Pill Thunder being slowly absorbed by the elixir within the Swallowing Cloud and Spitting Smoke, everyone thought such a thought, and a hint of frenzy appeared on the faces of many Meridian Refiners.

After all, on the Tenglong Continent, everyone knew that there was only one Heavenly Rank Intermediate Meridian Refiner, the President Lu Yanji. The highest-ranking participants in the Meridian Refining Conference were at most at the peak of Heavenly Rank Low Level Meridian Refiner.

Thus, for these Heavenly Rank Low Level Meridian Refiners, attracting six Pill Thunders was already considered the limit, a rare spectacle in previous Meridian Refining Conferences.

If they really could refine an elixir that attracted six Pill Thunders, it would mean that this Heavenly Rank Low Level Meridian Refiner was very close to a higher level and might just need an opportunity to break through to the rank of Heavenly Rank Intermediate Meridian Refiner.

”This old guy...”

Leaving aside the spectators and Meridian Refiners who were not involved, the expressions of the geniuses from Lianyun Mountain were not so pleasant. Si Mo, who was secretly cursing Gu Huashan just now, looked somewhat embarrassed and didn’t know what to say.

No matter how bad Gu Huashan’s character might be, this Meridian Refining Conference was about the technique, not personal character. Since he could refine an elixir that attracted five Pill Thunders, he deserved to stand above many Meridian Refiners.

Moreover, the thunder cloud in the sky hadn’t dissipated yet, and Gu Huashan might reverse the heavens and refine an elixir that attracted the sixth Pill Thunder, potentially rivaling Lu Yanji, the President.

”Come down for me!”

As everyone was fixated on Gu Huashan, they saw this Huashan Old Monster suddenly raise his head and shout loudly at the thunder cloud in the sky.

At this moment, everyone understood who Gu Huashan was asking to come down. Although it seemed like he was challenging the Heavenly Tribulation, at this time, many people hoped to truly see something descending from the sky, satisfying their curiosity and anticipation.

Crash!

It seemed as though the sky had heard Gu Huashan’s loud call. After a surge in the thunder cloud, a silver lightning bolt did indeed fall from the sky.

Moreover, this silver lightning bolt was more than twice as thick as the fifth Pill Thunder earlier. Seeing this, many people’s faces showed a peculiar expression.

They wondered if the Heavenly Dao was infuriated by Gu Huashan’s arrogance, and whether this lightning bolt, more than twice as thick, could indeed be withstood by the so-called Soul-Melting Demon-Taming Pill.

”Hmph, you mundane people, how would you know the power of the Soul-Melting Demon-Taming Pill?”

Sensing the expressions of the onlookers, a cold smile appeared on Gu Huashan’s face, and then his hands moved even faster.

At the same time, the Heavenly Rank Medicine Cauldron, Swallowing Cloud and Spitting Smoke, seemed to really be devouring clouds and mist. But this time, it was not just simple clouds and mist; it also included the silver lightning.

The mist surging inside the Medicine Cauldron seemed to be dissolving the energy within the Pill Thunder, or perhaps executing some unknown miraculous method. In any case, the aura within the Swallowing Cloud and Spitting Smoke Medicine Tripod was very peculiar and mysterious.

”Soul Fusion, Demon Taming, Condense!”

After a moment, Gu Huashan’s expression suddenly became solemn. With a low shout, an extremely special and powerful force burst forth from his Swallowing Cloud and Spitting Smoke Medicine Cauldron.

Clang!

A loud impact of energy hitting the Medicine Cauldron echoed, causing everyone to feel a pang of anxiety, as though the Medicine Cauldron might not withstand it and might burst apart.

But the Swallowing Cloud and Spitting Smoke, ranked fifth on the Heavenly Tripod List, is not so easily shattered. Under the grave control of Gu Huashan, the colliding energy finally subsided after a moment.

”Haha, the Soul-Melting Demon-Taming Pill, it finally succeeded!”

It was at this moment that Gu Huashan finally let out a big sigh of relief. His previously grave expression transformed into wild joy in an instant. At the same time, the thunder clouds in the sky finally dispersed, shedding a beam of heavenly light.

”Huashan Old Monster, what exactly is the effect of your Soul-Melting Demon-Taming Pill?”

Just as Gu Huashan was lost in his moment of triumph, a rather unceremonious voice suddenly came from another spot in the plaza, startling many.

Everyone knew the Huashan Old Monster had formidable power and an extremely peculiar temperament, truly a vengeful and ruthless person. Normally, no one would dare to call him Huashan Old Monster to his face.

However, when everyone turned their gaze to the source of the voice, they found it understandable, for the speaker was none other than Xiao Shijing, known as the Qihuang Saint, whose status and strength matched those of Gu Huashan, so naturally there was no need for deference.

Though the Quenching Cold Sealing Body Pill refined by Xiao Shijing this time only summoned four paths of Pill Thunder, a whole two paths less than that so-called Soul-Melting Demon-Taming Pill of Gu Huashan.

Yet, this did not inhibit Xiao Shijing’s standing amongst many cultivators and Meridian Masters, especially considering the difference in quality, but the pill that summoned six paths of Pill Thunder might not necessarily have as potent an effect as the Quenching Cold Sealing Body Pill.

”Xiao Shijing, considering you’re a Heavenly Rank Low Level Stage Meridian Refiner, haven’t you guessed anything from the name Soul-Melting Demon-Taming Pill?”

Being called ”Old Monster” to his face, Gu Huashan showed some discontent, yet since it was Xiao Shijing, he chose not to react on the spot but instead retaliated with a mocking retort.

”Could it be that your pill really has the effect of taming Vein Demons?”

Xiao Shijing, with a good temper, completely ignored the hidden sarcasm in Gu Huashan’s tone and asked once more, voicing the curiosity of many observing cultivators and Meridian Masters.

”Nonsense, if it didn’t have such an effect, how could it possibly summon six paths of Pill Thunder?”

As Gu Huashan mentioned the six paths of Pill Thunder, his face showed an unabashed arrogance, for summoning six paths was already the limit for a Heavenly Rank Low Level Stage Meridian Refiner.

Even though there was still another pill from Yun Xiao yet to be revealed, Gu Huashan had long considered the champion of the Medical Vein branch to be his.

”And I’m not afraid to tell you, this Soul-Melting Demon-Taming Pill not only has the effect of taming Vein Demons but can one hundred percent tame Vein Demons of the same rank!”

Holding the pill that emitted a peculiar aura, Gu Huashan’s last words instantly stunned the crowd into silence, as if they were all shocked by this effect.

Taming Vein Demons had always been the specialty of the Beast Vein Masters of Demon Mountain. Masters like Medical Pulse Masters or Poison Vein Masters had little experience with Beast Vein techniques; this is the so-called expertise specialization.

But now, Gu Huashan had refined such a formidable pill, which feared that once brought to Demons Mountain, would entice those Heavenly Rank Beast Vein Masters.

This might not be traditional demon-taming techniques, but if it indeed had the effects Gu Huashan claimed, then it would undoubtedly be a rare treasure pill.

Imagine being able to make a Vein Demon of similar power your Demon Pet without using Beast Vein techniques. In battles, wouldn’t you possibly fight as two against one?

These orthodox Medical Pulse Masters or Poison Vein Masters couldn’t explain why such a pill could be refined, but the scene of six paths of Pill Thunder descending was still fresh in their minds, leaving them no choice but to believe.

Even the Heavenly Rank elders from Lianyun Mountain, well-versed and experienced, were shocked by the effects of the so-called Soul-Melting Demon-Taming Pill. Though they couldn’t quite fathom the connection, they could surmise that Gu Huashan wasn’t making baseless boasts.

If a reason needed to be found, it might only be deduced from the words ”Soul Fusion,” as Gu Huashan might have imbued a trace of powerful soul force into the core of the Soul-Melting Demon-Taming Pill while refining this Heavenly Rank Low Level Pill.

Only using this soul force, which human Meridian Refiner excels at, might compel those Vein Demons who do not master soul force to willingly bow down.

Strictly speaking, this differs from the demon-taming techniques of the Beast Vein Masters at Demons Mountain, as it’s a forced technique that plants prohibitions inside the Vein Demon’s soul, unlike the Beast Vein Masters who entice the Vein Demons to follow willingly.

Nonetheless, when Gu Huashan declared the effects of the Soul-Melting Demon-Taming Pill, supported by the undeniable fact of six paths of Pill Thunder, he had already become the most dazzling figure in the field.

Originally, the genius Mo Qing from Heavenly Hospital emerged suddenly, overpowering many veteran strongmen, becoming the biggest dark horse of this Meridian Refining Conference. Yet, these Old Monsters still proved superior, preserving the dignity of the veteran strongmen.

However, some observant individuals, after marveling at Gu Huashan’s Soul-Melting Demon-Taming Pill, turned their gaze to another location.

There, a rough-clad young man sat intently, still closely watching the embryonic form of the pill inside his medicine tripod, with an expression that seemed somewhat peculiar.