Fighting: Practice makes it real, start with a poisonous body.

"If the Ancestor of the Pill Tower can truly break through and advance to the Ninth Grade Golden Core Realm, then the Central Continent Alliance will also greatly increase its strength and have more confidence in dealing with the Son of the Dragon and Phoenix!"

Xiao Yan gazed at the golden pillar of light soaring into the sky at the center of the Pill Domain, his eyes filled with intense joy.

As soon as he finished speaking, he and Xiao Xuan looked towards the core area of ​​the Pill Tower at the same time.

Not only them, but the entire Pill Domain was now focused on the pillar of light that pierced the heavens and earth. Everyone stopped what they were doing, looked up at the Pill Tower, their eyes filled with anticipation and awe.

At the boundary of the Dan Domain barrier, the three giants of the Dan Tower stood side by side.

Xuan Kongzi, dressed in a blue Taoist robe with white hair and beard, was as excited as a child, raising his hands above his head and laughing loudly.

"Hahaha! The ancestor's thousand-year-old wish is finally about to be fulfilled today!"

Not far away, the two immortals of the Flower Sect, dressed in white, stood ethereal in mid-air.

Seeing the unusual phenomenon in the direction of the Pill Tower, the two looked delighted. Qing Xianzi said softly, "Ancestor of the Pill Tower, have you finally taken this step? After a thousand years of hard work, you have finally achieved your wish. Congratulations!"

The Fire Cloud Ancestor stood atop a mountain peak, dressed in a long red robe, his hair and beard all red. He stroked his long beard, a gratified smile on his face.

The alliance has gained another seven-star Dou Sheng warrior. From now on, our chances of defeating the Dragon-Phoenix Child have increased significantly. This is truly a cause for celebration!

In an instant, the entire Pill Domain was filled with jubilation, as everyone was immersed in the joy of the Pill Tower Ancestor's impending breakthrough.

However, amidst this joyous atmosphere, one person wore a solemn expression.

Shennong, the old man, stands ten thousand meters above the sky, wearing an ancient gray robe, holding a small and exquisite Xuanhuang Linglong Pagoda in his hands.

His brow furrowed deeply, and he muttered to himself, "Things are probably not that simple..."

The spot where the Dan Tower once stood has now been transformed into a massive crater tens of thousands of miles wide.

Beneath the crater lies not solid ground, but an active volcano, where scorching lava roars and churns, billowing black smoke and radiating terrifying heat!

"Boom——!"

Just then, a deafening roar came from the volcanic crater.

Immediately afterwards, a dazzling stream of light shot into the sky at extreme speed, instantly soaring ten thousand meters into the air and flying out of the barrier.

The stream of light slowly unfurled in the sky, transforming into a fist-sized, dark-colored pill.

The pill's surface gleamed with a faint golden light, shimmering with a smooth luster. It was surrounded by a rich aura of pill energy, radiating a powerful energy fluctuation. It was none other than the true form of the Pill Tower Ancestor, a ninth-grade Profound Pill!

"It's the Ancestor! The Ancestor has manifested his true form!"

Xuan Kongzi was the first to react, pointing at the Xuan Dan in the sky and shouting excitedly.

However, when he saw the true form of the ninth-grade Xuan Dan, the smile on his face faltered slightly, and a hint of doubt appeared in his eyes. He murmured, "Something's not right..."

If the breakthrough were successful, the ancestor's true form should have turned golden. Why is it still black? Could it be that the ancestor hasn't succeeded in breaking through yet?!

Xuan Kongzi's words were like a bucket of cold water poured on everyone's hearts.

The originally jubilant atmosphere instantly turned somewhat somber.

The group carefully observed the Xuan Dan in the sky and indeed discovered something amiss.

The golden light on the surface of the Xuan Dan was dim, and although the energy fluctuations were strong, they were not stable, and it faintly revealed a trace of fatigue and weakness.

“It’s tough…” Xiao Xuan also realized what was going on, and a trace of emotion and worry appeared in his eyes: “On this continent, alien species will ultimately find it difficult to gain any real power.”

For human cultivators like us, breakthroughs in cultivation are in accordance with the natural order, a natural progression. As long as we have sufficient skill and experience, we can advance naturally.

However, once the elixir becomes sentient and takes human form, its ability to break through to a higher realm requires enduring trials far exceeding those of ordinary people—namely, tribulations of lightning!

"Boom--!"

As if to confirm Xiao Xuan's words, a deafening roar came from the sky the instant he finished speaking.

The once clear sky was instantly covered by dark clouds. The inky clouds gathered like a tide, and in just a few breaths, they enveloped the entire Dan Domain.

Within the clouds, purple lightning bolts darted about wildly, crackling and hissing. A terrifying destructive power was brewing within them, plunging the entire world into a state of oppression!
"Such power..."

Xiao Yan looked up at the sky, feeling the increasingly strong destructive aura in the clouds. His heart sank involuntarily, and he couldn't help but ask, "Ancestor of the Pill Tower, can it be done?"

"Whether it succeeds or not depends on this one time. Trust him..."

Xiao Xuan shook his head, but a sense of unease flashed through his heart. The fact that the Pill Tower Ancestor had failed to break through several times over the past thousand years was enough to illustrate how difficult it was to achieve a breakthrough.

This attempt is likely driven by the circumstances brought about by the Son of Dragon and Phoenix, forcing him to undergo the tribulation. Whether he has truly made full preparations is anyone's guess.

"Boom——!"

At that moment, another deep, loud bang came from the sky, like thousands of war drums beating at the same time.

Within the pitch-black clouds, the power of the lightning tribulation had reached its peak!
"coming soon!"

Xiao Xuan's pupils suddenly contracted. The heavenly lightning was extremely powerful and contained pure destructive force, which had a strong restraining effect on the soul.

Even from a great distance, he could feel the terrifying power contained in the heavenly thunder, which made him feel a sense of instinctive fear!

"Boom!"

Soon, a bolt of black lightning as thick as a bucket suddenly struck down from the clouds!
The Black Demon Lightning was entirely black, with a faint black mist swirling around its surface, exuding an aura that corroded everything. Like a giant black dragon, it bared its fangs and claws as it pounced towards the Xuan Dan in the sky!
Faced with this terrifying black lightning, the Xuan Dan in the sky showed no fear, but instead burst forth with dazzling golden light!

"Buzz!"

A terrifying power erupted from the Xuan Dan, and golden energy surged out like a tide, transforming into a giant golden hand with immense power, instantly colliding with the Black Demon Lightning.

"Oh!"

With a deafening roar, the Black Demon Lightning was instantly shattered by the bombardment of the golden palm, transforming into countless black lightning bolts that dissipated into the air.

The golden palm trembled slightly, and its light dimmed a bit, but it still managed to block the first lightning tribulation.

This scene greatly excited everyone in the Pill Domain.

"The ancestor is mighty!"

"Great! The first lightning tribulation has been blocked!"

Xuan Kongzi was overjoyed and excitedly shouted, "Ancestor will definitely succeed in transcending the tribulation! The ninth-grade Golden Core realm is within reach!"

Seeing this, Xiao Xuan and Shennong Laoren relaxed slightly.

Although the tribulation lightning was terrifying, the Pill Tower Ancestor dealt with it with remarkable ease, clearly still having reserves of strength. If he could maintain this state, surviving the subsequent tribulations was not impossible. (End of Chapter)