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Chapter 378 Pill Tribulation

Time seems to be slowly moved by an invisible hand, and every second that passes is heart-wrenchingly slow.

Inside the alchemy furnace, the power of the "Chaos Soul-Bearing Liquid" and the "Star Pattern Soul-Gathering Fruit" are quietly blending, like two old friends who meet again after a long separation. Although there are some tentativeness, they gradually find the rhythm of harmonious coexistence.

A soft light seeped out from the cracks in the alchemy furnace. It was a glimmer of hope, flickering and dancing in the darkness, indicating that this difficult alchemy journey might be about to see the dawn of hope.

Xue Tianhan tried hard to suppress his physical and mental fatigue. Beads of sweat the size of beans on his forehead slid down his cheeks and gathered into a small puddle at his feet.

His eyes were bloodshot, but he stared at the alchemy furnace intently, his eyes full of concentration and vigilance.

He knew very well that this seemingly calm integration process could be disrupted again at any time. The painful experiences of the previous two failures lingered in his mind like a nightmare. Every detail was like a sharp needle, pricking his nerves and reminding him at all times not to slack off.

"I must not fail again. This time, I must succeed." Xue Tianhan muttered silently in his heart. His voice was so soft that it was almost inaudible, but the determination in it was as unshakable as steel.

He quickly formed seals with his hands in front of him, and spiritual power was like a flexible silk thread, continuously pouring into the alchemy furnace, trying to guide the power of the two natural treasures to a perfect fusion. Every change in the seal embodied his hard work and expectations.

As time went by, the fluctuations of spiritual power in the furnace gradually stabilized, and the originally chaotic spiritual power became docile and orderly like a tamed beast.

Suddenly, a clear and pleasant sound came from the alchemy furnace, like a horn of victory. Then, a rich and mellow fragrance of elixir spread out, quickly filling the entire alchemy pavilion.

The fragrance finally relaxed Xue Tianhan's tense nerves. He slowly opened his eyes, his eyes filled with relief and joy after exhaustion.

"Success..." Xue Tianhan's voice was a little hoarse, mixed with a hint of sob that was difficult to conceal.

These three simple words carry his countless days and nights of hard work, countless failures and struggles, and his extreme desire for success.

At this moment, he not only overcame the many difficulties in alchemy, but also overcame the threat of death. The feeling of surviving a disaster made his eyes slightly moist.

Xiao Qi and the others were holding their breath and standing by nervously. When they heard Xue Tianhan's words, they were stunned at first, then bright smiles broke out on their faces and they surrounded him excitedly.

"Tianhan, you're amazing!" Xiaoqi's voice was clear and loud, tears of joy sparkling in her eyes. Those were tears of pride and honor for Xue Tianhan. Her cheeks flushed slightly with excitement, like peach blossoms blooming in spring.

Xiao Huang also jumped up excitedly, barking, "Woof woof, the elixir is ready. Maybe if I eat it I'll become a super fat dog!"

Its tail was wagging like a rattle, and the excitement on its face was almost overflowing, making everyone burst into laughter.

For a moment, the tense and oppressive atmosphere was instantly replaced by relaxation and joy, and the Alchemy Pavilion was filled with laughter.

However, this joy did not last long. Before everyone had time to celebrate, the sky suddenly changed, and the originally clear blue sky was instantly covered by rolling dark clouds.

The dark clouds were like surging black waves, rolling in layer upon layer with overwhelming force, and in the blink of an eye, the whole world was shrouded in darkness.

Purple-black lightning bolts as thick as water tanks raged wildly in the clouds. The purple-black color was like cursed demonic flames, emitting a strange and dangerous aura, accompanied by deafening thunder, which seemed to shatter people's souls.

A powerful and ancient pressure descended from the sky, making everyone's legs weak and almost unable to stand.

"Oh no, this elixir has brought about a pill disaster!" Xue Tianhan's face turned pale in an instant and he shouted out, his nerves that had just relaxed instantly tensed up.

He knew the horror of the pill tribulation very well, so he immediately turned around, grabbed Xiao Qi's hand, and said in a deep voice, "Everyone, follow me and leave!"

Although Xiao Qi felt the terrifying pressure of the pill tribulation, her eyes were firm and she showed no fear. She held Xue Tianhan's hand tightly with her backhand and nodded, "Okay, let's go out first!"

As he spoke, the spiritual power in his body circulated, echoing with Xue Tianhan's spiritual power, forming a more solid spiritual power shield.

The two of them tapped their feet lightly, like two light leaves falling, and instantly flew out of the Alchemy Pavilion. The entire process was smooth and flowing, showcasing the agility and composure of immortal cultivators.

Lady Green Snake and Hu Meiniang also looked panicked and followed hurriedly behind.

As Madam Green Snake ran, she looked back at the elixir in the furnace, her brows furrowed, her face filled with worry: "Can this elixir survive this terrible pill calamity?"

Little Yellow was trembling with fear, with his tail between his legs, crying, "This thunder is too scary! Are we in danger?"

Xiao Hei was equally terrified, but he quickly calmed down. Relying on his ability to teleport, he instantly appeared in front of everyone and shouted anxiously, "Everyone, hurry up and follow us! Come over here!"

Its figure flickers in the light and shadow, revealing its unique abilities.

As soon as everyone ran out of the Alchemy Pavilion, they saw purple-black thunders with earth-shattering power striking towards the elixir. Every time a thunder fell, it was accompanied by a loud bang, as if it was going to tear the sky and the earth apart.

The earth was shaking violently under this terrifying force. The surrounding trees were instantly turned into ashes by the aftermath of the thunder, leaving only a piece of charred land.

This terrifying movement instantly attracted other disciples of Kunling Sect.

Everyone rushed over, but before they could get close to the Alchemy Pavilion, they were frightened away by the terrifying pressure and raging lightning.

"How can the power of this pill tribulation be so terrifying! This purple-black lightning, I have never seen such a strange color!"

"Yes, the noise of this thunder tribulation is likely to overturn the entire Kunling Sect!"

"Could it be that the Sect Master refined some heaven-defying elixir that caused such a terrifying pill disaster?"

The disciples panicked and screamed, looking for shelter everywhere.

Some timid disciples even hid behind big trees, daring only to show half of their heads, staring at the calamity clouds in the sky in horror.

The elixir in the furnace seemed to sense the impending crisis and slowly rose up. A strange light flowed on its surface, and runes appeared and disappeared, as if it was accumulating strength to prepare for this severe test.

As the runes flickered, a mysterious and ancient aura faintly emanated, as if telling of its conflict with the rules of heaven and earth.

Xue Tianhan and others watched nervously, not daring to breathe.

Xiao Huang swallowed hard and said in a trembling voice, "This thunder is too terrifying. The elixir must hold up!"

Its body curled up into a ball, trembling constantly, its ears pressed tightly against its head, and its former liveliness disappeared without a trace.

Xiao Hei also agreed: "Yes, if the elixir is broken, all our efforts will be in vain."

As the thunders became more and more fierce, the light of the elixir gradually dimmed, like a tired warrior who was gradually unable to withstand the powerful enemy.

The fading of the light made everyone's heart hang in the air, and their eyes were filled with worry and expectation.

Xue Tianhan clenched his fists, his knuckles turning white from exertion, and beads of sweat covered his forehead again. He said anxiously, "Hold on, you must hold on!"

His eyes were filled with anticipation and worry, as if he were having a spiritual conversation with the elixir. He kept recalling every step of the elixir-making process, praying that the elixir would survive this ordeal.

Xiao Qi stared at the elixir in the sky with a focused expression. Although his hands were shaking slightly, it was because of nervousness and anticipation, not fear.

She said calmly: "Tianhan, this elixir has condensed so much of our hard work, it will definitely survive."

Although her voice was soft, it was filled with unquestionable firmness, which gave Xue Tianhan and the people around her a shot of confidence.

The elder in charge of the Alchemy Pavilion also hurried over at this moment. Seeing the Alchemy Pavilion being ravaged by the aftermath of the pill disaster, he felt a pang of pain in his heart.

He had spent years meticulously maintaining this alchemy pavilion, pouring his energy into every brick and stone, every rune. But now, it was crumbling in the aftermath of this alchemy disaster. Cracks appeared in the beams, and the walls began to peel.

But he looked at Xue Tianhan, unable to speak out. After all, Xue Tianhan was the leader of the Kunling Sect. He could only curse inwardly, "What kind of trouble has this caused? The Alchemy Pavilion is going to be ruined!"

When his eyes fell on Xiao Qi, he felt even more depressed. Xiao Qi was the great-uncle of many elders, so he dared not complain a word. He clenched his fists tightly, his joints trembling slightly with anger and helplessness.

Just as the most powerful heavenly thunder was about to fall, the elixir suddenly burst out with a strong light. There seemed to be countless spiritual power threads intertwined in the light, forming a huge shield that firmly protected the elixir.

These spiritual power threads are like tough ropes, intertwined and entangled with each other, emitting powerful energy fluctuations.

"Boom!" The thunder and the shield collided violently. The powerful impact force caused the surrounding air to distort and huge cracks to appear on the ground.

The cracks spread rapidly, like a giant spider web, dividing the surrounding land into pieces.

Everyone's ears were ringing from the shock, and their bodies were involuntarily thrown back. Some weaker disciples were even shocked to the point of spitting blood, their faces as pale as paper.

The beams of the Alchemy Pavilion creaked, as if about to collapse at any moment. Dust from the beams fell and filled the air, shrouding the entire Alchemy Pavilion in a hazy haze.

When the smoke and dust cleared, Xue Tianhan and others saw that the elixir was still floating in the air. Although the light was dim, it was not damaged. They all breathed a sigh of relief, and the big stone in their hearts finally fell to the ground.

Xiao Qi rushed over excitedly, hugged Xue Tianhan, and cried with joy: "Tianhan, that's great, Xiandan is fine!"

Her body was still trembling slightly, a wave of relief and joy after the tension. Tears streamed down her cheeks, dripping onto her snowy clothes, leaving a stain.

Xiao Huang also jumped up happily: "Woof woof, it really worked! I knew the magic pill would work!"

It ran around the crowd happily, as if celebrating its hard-earned victory, wagging its tail even faster and making excited noises from time to time.

Everyone gathered around Xue Tianhan, looking at him who was exhausted but successfully overcame the alchemy crisis, their eyes full of admiration and heartache.

After this pill tribulation, the power of this elixir will surely be even stronger, and they also deeply realized the power and how hard it is to come by in this thrilling process.