He gave a cold snort, not even shifting his footsteps, as his Spirit Realm Soul power instantly expanded, precisely binding the streak of light that was attempting to escape.

"Jee!"

The streak of light that the Medicinal Pill had transformed into emitted a faint yet sharp cry, like a trapped young beast.

However, under the absolute suppression of Xiao Qing's Spirit Realm Soul power, which had reached the Early Stage, all its resistance was futile.

Xiao Qing's eyes were calm, and with a slight movement of his mind, his soul power transformed into a gentle yet irresistible force of vibration, brushing lightly over the Medicinal Pill.

The vague phantom of a living creature on the surface of the Medicinal Pill trembled slightly, then vanished like a bubble, and the sharp cry came to an abrupt halt.

The struggle ceased, and the Medicinal Pill's radiance became restrained, turning incredibly docile, floating quietly above Xiao Qing's palm.

Xiao Qing looked down at the Breaking Sovereign Pill in his palm, which had been successfully refined only after consuming a massive amount of mental effort, and a satisfied arc slightly curled the corners of his lips.

He raised his head, his gaze seemingly piercing through space as he looked towards a certain void and spoke in a clear voice, "Qian Mu, Elder Bai, I have fulfilled the mission."

As Xiao Qing's voice fell, the space in front of the high platform rippled slightly, and two figures slowly materialized from the void, appearing clearly before everyone.

They were none other than the true guardians of Jia Nan Academy, The Two Elders, Qian and Bai!

Both Elders had white hair and beards, with ancient and simple features. At this moment, their gazes were focused with intense heat on the seven-colored Medicinal Pill in Xiao Qing's palm, their excitement evident on their faces.

Even with their centuries of mental cultivation, they found it difficult to remain completely calm when facing this Breaking Sovereign Pill, which could increase the chance of breaking through to Dou Zun by twenty percent.

Qian Mu took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the excitement in his heart. He glanced at Bai Lie, who had an equally burning gaze beside him, and spoke first, his voice carrying a trace of hoarseness:

"Bai Lie, you have been stuck at the Peak of the Nine-Star Dou Zong for over a dozen years longer than me, and your Foundation is more solid. This pill... should rightfully be taken by you first."

As he spoke, he actually reached out and gestured for Xiao Qing to give the Medicinal Pill to Bai Lie.

Upon hearing this, Bai Lie snapped out of his trance, immediately stepped back a small distance, and waved his hands repeatedly, his tone urgent:

"Brother Qian Mu, absolutely not! That is wrong!"

"All these years, you have worried and labored for the academy, and the mental energy you have expended far exceeds mine!"

"In terms of merit or hard work, this pill should be used by you first! I can still afford to wait!"

His face was full of determination, without a hint of pretense.

These two old men had guarded Jia Nan Academy for who knows how many years, supporting each other through the long passage of time.

Faced with this fated opportunity that could change their destiny, the first thing they thought of was not themselves, but the other person.

This unreserved deference and deep friendship moved all the students and Elders below the stage, and many emotional female students even quietly reddened their eyes.

Su Qian watched the two pillars of the academy deferring to each other, feeling both moved and anxious in his heart.

There was only one Medicinal Pill; what was to be done?

Just as the two were deadlocked and the situation had become somewhat awkward.

Xiao Qing, who had been watching quietly, suddenly smiled slightly, his clear voice breaking the silence:

"The two Seniors do not need to defer to each other any longer!"

Everyone's gaze instantly focused on him.

Xiao Qing said unhurriedly:

"For this refinement of the Breaking Sovereign Pill, the materials prepared by Grand Elder Su Qian were quite ample, and there is an extra complete set of materials left over."

Xiao Qing's gaze swept over The Two Elders, Qian and Bai and Su Qian, whose faces instantly showed pleasant surprise, and he continued:

"If the two Seniors do not mind Xiao's crude skills and trust Xiao, then in a few days, after I have recovered, I will not charge the other two sets of materials as payment, and I will use this extra set of materials to open another furnace for Bai Lie and refine a second Breaking Sovereign Pill!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire plaza instantly fell into a dead silence!

Open another furnace for a Peak Seventh-Grade Medicinal Pill?!

And without charging extra for materials, almost refining it for free?!

Everyone was stunned by Xiao Qing's words, almost doubting if they had heard correctly.

A Peak Seventh-Grade Medicinal Pill, its value could not be measured by money at all, yet Master Xiao was actually willing to...

The Two Elders, Qian and Bai turned their heads abruptly, four gazes focusing on Xiao Qing's face as if they were tangible, filled with unbelievable ecstasy and excitement.

Su Qian was so excited that his body was trembling slightly; he had indeed prepared four sets of materials.

He had been prepared for the possibility of failure, but he hadn't expected Xiao Qing to succeed on the first try, and even less did he expect Xiao Qing to make such a promise!

This meant that the academy would very likely have two Dou Zun-level guardians at the same time!

"Master... Master Xiao... are, are your words true?"

Bai Lie's voice trembled significantly due to extreme excitement, and he even used the honorific "You."

Qian Mu was also staring intently at Xiao Qing, his aged palms clenching involuntarily.

Facing the burning gazes of the two old men, Xiao Qing nodded calmly, his tone peaceful yet carrying undeniable certainty:

"Xiao never speaks falsely! Refining one set of materials is refining, and refining two sets is also refining!"

"Being able to help both Seniors achieve a breakthrough is a wonderful thing, and it is also a form of training for my Alchemy."

"Good! Good! Good!"

Upon hearing this, Qian Mu's aged face instantly radiated an astonishing glow, and he said the word 'good' three times in a row, his beard trembling slightly with excitement.

"Since that is the case, this old man... this old man will shamelessly take the first step! Master Xiao's kindness this time is comparable to a rebirth!"

"My brother and I, and indeed the entire Jia Nan Academy, will never forget this for all eternity!"

Qian Mu no longer declined, stepped forward, and reached out with slightly trembling hands, as if holding the most precious treasure in the world, carefully receiving the Breaking Sovereign Pill from Xiao Qing's hand.

Bai Lie also bowed deeply to Xiao Qing with great solemnity, his tone incredibly sincere:

"Master Xiao, great kindness requires no thanks! In the future, whenever the Master has any needs, no matter what it is or where you are, just say the word, and we two will definitely not shirk, even if it means going through mountains of blades and seas of fire, we will never refuse!"

At this moment, the relationship between Xiao Qing and Jia Nan Academy had completely transcended the initial transaction and cooperation of mutual need.

A solid bond based on mutual respect, trust, and deep gratitude had been formed.

This friendship was far more precious and stable than any exchange of benefits.

After a moment of silence below the stage, deafening cheers and applause erupted.

All the students and Elders looked at the figure in green robes on the high platform with reverence, their hearts filled with admiration.

This was not only admiration for his unfathomable Alchemy.

It was even more of a submission to the broad-mindedness and deep sense of loyalty he displayed with this act.

The news that the Peak Seventh-Grade Medicinal Pill was successfully refined, and that Master Xiao had promised to refine another furnace of Breaking Sovereign Pill.

Swept through the entire Inner Court like a hurricane and spread to the entire Black-Corner Region at an astonishing speed.

"Have you heard? Master Xiao is going to refine another Breaking Sovereign Pill!"

"I didn't expect that our Jia Nan Academy actually had two hidden Seniors at the Peak of Dou Zong!"

"My god! One Breaking Sovereign Pill is enough to cause a bloodbath, and Master Xiao is actually going to refine two!"

"If those two Seniors of our Jia Nan Academy can both break through to Dou Zun... My goodness, wouldn't our Jia Nan Academy be able to walk sideways in this Black-Corner Region?"

"Master Xiao is truly amazing! Not only is his Alchemy heaven-defying, but he is also so loyal and righteous!"

Whether it was the topic of conversation for students after meals, or in the intelligence urgently sent out by spies of various factions, the frequency of the name "Xiao Qing" reached a Peak.

His reputation in Jia Nan Academy reached the height of its popularity, even faintly surpassing most Senior Elders.

One night.

In the quiet room of the small courtyard where Xiao Qing was staying, Grand Elder Su Qian visited in person. His face carried an undisguised look of gratitude as he once again solemnly thanked Xiao Qing:

"Master Xiao, for today's kindness, I truly do not know how Jia Nan Academy can repay you!"

"Your action has given our academy an unprecedented future!"

Xiao Qing invited Su Qian to sit down and personally poured him a cup of tea, his expression calm: "Grand Elder, you are being too serious, there is no need to be so polite! Speaking of which, it is also a matter of mutual need, and taking this fated opportunity to hone my Alchemy is equally important to me."

He paused, then moved on to the main topic: "For the next few days, I need to meditate and recover, digest the gains from this Alchemy, and prepare for the second furnace of Medicinal Pill."

"During this period, I may still need to trouble the academy to help keep an eye out for a few types of materials."

As he spoke, he took out a list that had been prepared long ago and handed it over.

Listed on it were the few relatively obscure, but not extremely rare, auxiliary materials still missing for refining a certain Body Refining Medicinal Pill.

Su Qian took the list, glanced at it roughly, and immediately made the decision, his tone resolute: "Master, rest assured! This matter is on me!"

"I will immediately give the order to use all of the academy's channels to ensure that the materials on this list are found for the Master in the shortest possible time!"

For Xiao Qing's requests, the current Jia Nan Academy would absolutely do its utmost to satisfy them.

Just when the interior of Jia Nan Academy was rejoicing because of Xiao Qing's promise and actively searching for materials for him.

In the shadows outside the academy, the surging undercurrents were becoming increasingly turbulent.

In a hidden place in the Black-Corner Region.

A figure shrouded in thick black mist was listening to news about the latest situation inside Jia Nan Academy.

Especially the news that Xiao Qing had successfully refined the Breaking Sovereign Pill and promised to refine another furnace.

And the possibility that The Two Elders, Qian and Bai might both break through to Dou Zun because of this.

The black mist rolling around this figure fluctuated violently.

"Peak Seventh-Grade Alchemist... two Heavenly Flames... Sea Heart Flame... and can even devour Pill Lightning..."

The figure's harsh voice, like metal rubbing against metal, echoed in the dim hall, carrying a hint of unbelievable gloom.

"I didn't expect those two old guys, Qian Mu and Bai Lie, to still be alive!"

"If Jia Nan Academy really adds two Dou Zuns... plus that weird Azure Demon Lord..."

"The landscape of this Black-Corner Region is afraid it will be completely changed..."

He was silent for a moment, and two points of scarlet light suddenly lit up in the black mist, his voice filled with determination: "Cannot wait any longer!"

"Must immediately report the situation here, especially all the information about that Azure Demon Lord, including the Heavenly Flames he possesses, his weird devouring ability, his astonishing soul Power..."

"And his current relationship with Jia Nan Academy, to Venerable in detail!"

"This child... has become a major threat! Two potential Dou Zuns, the variables are too great!"

At the same time, inside the hidden stronghold of the remnants of Demon Flame Valley, a desperate and crazy atmosphere also permeated.

Earth Demon Old Ghost although was still in seclusion, attempting to break through to a critical Realm, the news coming from the outside still made the remaining members of Demon Flame Valley feel the pressure of an impending catastrophe.

Xiao Qing was not unaware of this, but he had no time to attend to it at the moment.

In the quiet room, he sat cross-legged, his eyes closed slightly, and his mind began to sink into his body.

Carefully digesting the huge gains from refining the Peak Seventh-Grade Medicinal Pill this time, especially from devouring that purple cloud pill lightning.

And Xiao Qing knew deeply that the situation outside was about to change because of him, and the improvement of his strength could not be delayed.

"Demon Flame Valley... not only do they have grudges with me and Jia Nan Academy, but they also have the complete refining method for the Heavenly Demon Puppet, I must make a trip there."

"And... the Nine-Star Dou Wang Peak, the fated opportunity to break through to Dou Huang has arrived, I will need to find a suitable place for seclusion when the time comes!"

"In addition, this time devouring the purple cloud pill lightning, the first level of the Heavenly Thunder Body Forging Method is already saturated, it is time to use the heavenly fire lightning tribulation liquid to impact the Great Mastery of the second level!"

"Once successful, my physical body will truly be comparable to a seventh-order Middle Stage Magical Beast, and by then, relying solely on my physical body, I will not fear ordinary Dou Zong!"

Thoughts clearly emerged in Xiao Qing's mind one by one, and a path of becoming stronger, full of challenges and opportunities, slowly unfolded at his feet.

Chapter 112, using the power of Pill Tribulation as the main material, self-created Peak Seventh-Grade Thunder Tribulation Pill!

Four days later.

Grand Elder Su Qian personally came to Xiao Qing's residence and handed over a jade box filled to the brim.

With a gratified smile on his face, he said: "Master Xiao, the materials listed on the list, I have fulfilled the mission, they are all here."

Su Qian paused slightly, stroking his beard, his eyes filled with a trace of curiosity and inquiry.

"It is just... this old man observes these materials, such as the Blazing Sun Flower, Earth Heart Fire Ganoderma, and Diamond Thunder Vine, most of them are extremely Yang and rigid, with scorching attributes!"

"If they are used for refining certain Body Refining medicinal liquids, they would complement each other well, but if they are used for Alchemy..."

"The medicinal properties are too fierce and lack harmony, I am afraid it is difficult to form a Medicinal Pill, and even if it is barely formed, the violent energy contained within it would be difficult for the user to bear, right?"