Chapter 435: The Black Demon Lightning
"Haha, it seems it's time for me to act," Elder Tongxuan said, his eyes shining with excitement as he looked at the black demon lightning gathering overhead. Although he knew Xiao Ze was incredibly powerful, he feared that even Xiao Ze might struggle against the black demon lightning.
"Elder Tongxuan, no need to hurry. Let's see what Xiao Ze plans to do," Xun'er said with a smile, turning to face the elder.
"I know Xiao Ze is strong, but refining a ninth-grade pill consumes a tremendous amount of energy. I don't want him to fail just because he overestimated himself," Elder Tongxuan replied seriously. This ninth-grade pill, according to Xiao Ze, was meant for Xun'er. He couldn't allow any mishaps.
"No matter what Xiao Ze decides, I support him," Xun'er said with a gentle smile, showing that she cared more about Xiao Ze's will than the pill itself.
Hearing Xuner's words, Elder Tongxuan couldn't help but sigh. What had Xiao Ze done to make the heiress of the Gu Clan so devoted? But recalling that Xiao Ze was willing to make a ninth-grade pill for Xun'er, the elder somewhat understood.
Xiao Ze's vast soul power surged into the golden cauldron. Despite the terrifying black demon lightning brewing in the sky, he continued his alchemy without interruption. The Sacred Heart Glazed Pill was special—not only his first ninth-grade pill but also a parting gift for Xun'er. She was already practicing the Nine Turns Saint Ascension Technique, and with a ninth-grade pill and the Gu Clan's resources, she might reach the Dou Saint realm the next time they met.
Moreover, the Sacred Heart Glazed Pill had extraordinary effects, significantly enhancing one's aptitude. According to its description, it could "concentrate the divine holy heart, forge a glazed body, and achieve unmatched talent." Xun'er was already exceptionally gifted, and with the pill's boost, she might indeed become a Dou Saint by their next meeting. The tenfold feedback from refining the Sacred Heart Glazed Pill was also highly tempting for Xiao Ze.
Thus, he devoted himself entirely to this alchemy process. Xiao Ze looked up at the black demon lightning in the sky. His heavenly soul sense did not foresee any fatal danger, meaning the lightning was not a mortal threat to him. From the original story, Xiao Yan's first ninth-grade pill, the Bodhi Rebirth Pill, attracted only one black demon lightning strike, despite its potential to increase a Dou Zun's chance of breaking through to the Half-Saint level by fifty percent.
Xiao Ze didn't know where the Sacred Heart Glazed Pill ranked among ninth-grade pills, but given its formula leading to a golden pill, it was undoubtedly high-quality. Xiao Ze exhaled slowly. With Elder Tongxuan, a mid-stage Dou Saint, ready to assist, he decided to face the lightning himself. If he couldn't withstand it, he would ask Elder Tongxuan to help protect the pill.
"Elder Tongxuan, I want to experience the power of the black demon lightning. I have long been fascinated by its might," Xiao Ze's voice echoed. Elder Tongxuan gave Xiao Ze a deep look and nodded slightly.
"Fine, but be cautious. The pill is important, but your safety is paramount," the elder said solemnly.
"Haha, of course, Elder Tongxuan. If I can't handle it, I'll rely on your help to protect the pill," Xiao Ze replied, his soul power continuing to refine the Sacred Heart Glazed Pill. He then soared into the sky, enveloped in dazzling silver light. Xiao Ze planned to use this opportunity to transform his own thunder power.
His thunder power hadn't changed colors like the pill lightning; it remained silver. To advance further, it might need to transform into black demon lightning. Xiao Ze's ultimate goal was for his thunder power to rival the Nine Heavens Golden Lightning.
Under the dark clouds, Xiao Ze felt the terrifying energy brewing within. The energy in the black clouds could easily tear a high-star Dou Zun to pieces. Xiao Ze's bold presence seemed to anger the black demon lightning. Especially after he gathered his silver thunder, the rumbling intensified as if annoyed by the weaker thunder's audacity.
A black lightning bolt, as thick as an arm, shot from the clouds toward Xiao Ze. The sight made Xun'er and the others below shiver in fear. The deadly feeling was like needles pricking all around them. Xiao Ze, however, remained calm, sending vast amounts of silver thunder to meet the black lightning. The difference between the two was like a gentle stream against a raging river. Yet Xiao Ze was unfazed; he relied on his nearly inexhaustible Dou Qi.
The black demon lightning was vastly superior in quality, but Xiao Ze had an overwhelming quantity of silver thunder. Countless waves of silver thunder clashed with the black lightning, gradually wearing it down. Though the silver thunder could not severely impact the black lightning, it significantly slowed it.
As time passed, the endless silver thunder was consumed by the black lightning, and a faint black hue began to appear in the silver thunder. Just as he dealt with one black lightning bolt, another emerged from the clouds. Xiao Ze's brow furrowed, and golden flames erupted from him. The Origin Emperor Flame clashed with the black lightning, creating a violent energy storm in the sky.
Thanks to Elder Tongxuan's spatial seal, the storm's effects were contained. The black demon lightning's immense power meant even the clouds took time to gather each strike. Xiao Ze used his silver thunder to wear down the first black lightning and other means to counter subsequent bolts. After several minutes, the last black lightning, entangled with the Origin Emperor Flame, dissipated in a massive energy explosion, dispersing the dark clouds.
Xiao Ze finally subdued the black lightning, reaping immense benefits. Although his silver thunder didn't fully transform, it gained a faint black tinge, greatly increasing its power. With time, he could master the black demon lightning, achieving his goal.
(End of Chapter)
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