radicalducati Chapter 167 Thunder Valley
Chapter 167 Thunder Valley
Chapter 167 Thunder Valley
In the new student area, a group of elders stood near the pillar of light, waiting expectantly.
Further out, a large number of students were also eagerly awaiting their turn.
Through word of mouth, everyone came to know the significance of this pillar of light.
"Xiao Bai, quick, let me see."
As the pillar of light gradually dissipated, a figure rushed over like a whirlwind, his eyes fixed on the red pill in Xiao Bai's hand, his eyes flashing with excitement.
"Old man Huo, let go of my pills! Don't touch them!"
Another aged figure let out a roar, and the others reacted at this moment, their figures suddenly disappearing from their original positions and appearing beside Xiao Bai.
Xun'er and Little Fairy Doctor, who were about to go and check on Xiao Bai, stopped in their tracks and could only watch helplessly as he was swallowed up by a group of white-haired old men.
"Xun'er, these elders are going too far!"
Little Fairy Doctor stood on tiptoe to peer inside, blinked, and clicked her tongue in amazement.
"That's because you don't know what a sixth-grade alchemist means to these Dou Wang and Dou Huang elders!"
Xun'er watched this scene with a wry smile, her gaze falling on the figure in the center. A hint of pride appeared in her eyes as she chuckled softly:
"The Battle Spirit Pill can enhance the strength of a Battle King, the Imperial Extreme Pill can enhance the strength of a Battle Emperor, and the Breakthrough Pill can propel a Battle Emperor to the peak, increasing the chances of breaking through the Battle Sect barrier!"
"And these pills are all ranked sixth grade!"
"Right now, Brother Xiao Bai can refine the Dou Ling Pill. With his age and talent, he might soon be able to refine the Huang Ji Pill, and even the more difficult Po Zong Pill!"
"The Black Corner Region is so vast, yet it has only had one Rank 6 Alchemist so far, and this person seems to be at odds with Canaan Academy!"
"Before, even if they had the medicinal herbs, no one could help them refine them into pills. But now it's different. Brother Xiao Bai is now considered one of Canaan Academy's own people, which is incredibly attractive to them!"
"Now you know why they're so enthusiastic!"
A look of realization dawned on Little Fairy Doctor's eyes. Looking at the elders eagerly examining the pills, she smiled sweetly and said:
"I never imagined that the difference between a fifth and sixth rank, just one rank, would result in such a significant change in treatment!"
"These elders used to be quite reserved around Xiaobai! But now..."
Upon hearing this, Xun'er's eyes curved slightly, and she covered her mouth with a sweet laugh, saying:
"This is the essence of alchemists. Below the sixth rank, and above the sixth rank, there's a huge dividing line—two completely different worlds!"
"Above the sixth rank, each level is vastly different!"
"Just like cultivation of battle qi, it's the same principle. On the continent, for some top forces, the Battle Master realm is the true beginning of cultivation; everything before that is just the foundation!"
"But in our original Jia Ma Empire, the Dou Zong realm was already an unattainable goal!"
"Battle Master? Begin?" Little Fairy Doctor stared intently at the charming Xun'er, her heart filled with a thousand words, but she didn't know how to express them.
Xun'er, do you want to hear what you're saying?
Although I always knew Xun'er was mysterious, after spending so much time with her, I judged from some clues that she must have a powerful background, but I didn't expect it to be that big!
"Not bad, becoming a Dou Zong is just the beginning!"
Seeing Little Fairy Doctor's adorable, slightly dazed expression, Xun'er couldn't help but reach out her delicate hands and gently pinch her pretty cheeks, her eyes filled with a smile as she said:
"So, Little Fairy! You have to work hard, okay? Don't let yourself become the weakest one in our family in the future!"
"Xun'er!" Little Fairy Doctor's gentle eyes gave the smiling, pretty girl in front of her a reproachful look: "I'm older than you!"
"Huh! It really is!"
Withdrawing her small hand, Xun'er lightly touched her red lips with her jade-like finger, looked Little Fairy Doctor up and down, and chuckled softly:
"but."
"Who can resist the urge to bully Xian'er when she looks so delicate and charming!"
Little Fairy Doctor looked at the mischievous Xun'er, paused for a moment, and then spoke softly:
"Xun'er, you seemed very happy after Xiaobai refined the sixth-grade pill!"
"Yes!" Xun'er nodded. "I'm truly overjoyed that Brother Xiao Bai has reached the sixth-grade alchemist level!"
"Although I always believed he could do it, I couldn't help but feel happy when he actually got to this point!"
Seeing the questioning look in Little Fairy Doctor's eyes, Xun'er pondered and said, "There are some things... Fairy Doctor, you'll know them later!"
Little Fairy Doctor seemed to be deep in thought and did not pursue the matter further.
Little Fairy Doctor didn't mind what Xun'er had said before about our family being the weakest.
She knew this wasn't meant to be sarcastic; even the fragments revealed much later were all meant to offer her friendly advice.
Every social class has its own perspective. They are a family and may live together for a long time to come. They should broaden their horizons and not just stay in the Gama Empire!
On the other side, Xiao Bai was sweating profusely, dealing with a group of eager old men.
"Master Xiao, you must give me this pill first! I've been waiting for three years!"
"Young friend Xiao Bai, don't listen to him. Give it to me! I've waited five years! Five years! Do you know how I've spent these five years?"
"Xiao Bai, can the Imperial Extreme Pill be refined?"
"Where's the Breakthrough Pill?"
Xiao Bai felt a bit overwhelmed. There was also Elder Huo next to him looking at him like he was some rare treasure, as if he had a lot of questions to ask.
"Elders!"
Left with no other choice, Xiao Bai shouted loudly, his voice filled with fighting spirit, instantly drowning out all the chattering voices, and the surroundings finally quieted down.
He glanced around and said with a faint smile:
"How about we find a place and talk about it one by one, slowly?"
"Excellent! What kind of behavior is this, all of you making such a racket! Look at you, where is your semblance of being teachers!"
An aged voice suddenly appeared, followed by ripples in the space, and a figure in black robes silently appeared not far away.
With white beard and hair, and eyes as cold as a knife, he slowly swept his gaze over the crowd.
The group of elders instantly felt their pores tighten, and hurriedly bowed in respect, saying:
"Greetings, Grand Elder!"
"Um!"
The old man in black robes glanced at the crowd, then looked at Xiao Bai, who stood out like a crane among chickens, his gaze carrying a strange meaning, and said in a low voice:
"You must be Xiao Bai, right?"
"This is the head of the inner courtyard elders, Grand Elder Su Qian! A Dou Zong powerhouse!" Elder Huo hurriedly tugged at Xiao Bai's sleeve and whispered a reminder.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Bai suddenly understood, and bowed respectfully, saying:
"Xiao Bai greets the Grand Elder!"
Although I already knew who the person was, as a freshman, I had to pretend to be ignorant about some things, otherwise it would cause some unnecessary trouble.
"No need for formalities!" Su Qian waved her hand and looked at the Spirit-Boosting Pill in his hand.
"Round and full, brimming with energy, this is already considered top-grade among the Spirit-Conquering Pills I've ever seen. For someone your age, to have such skill in alchemy is truly remarkable!"
"Elder, you flatter me. This is my first time refining a sixth-grade pill, and my success was purely by chance!"
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Xiao Bai smiled, took out a porcelain bottle from his storage ring, put the pills inside, and then put it back into the storage ring.
"Young friend Xiao Bai, there's no need to be modest. Putting aside everything else, even if it's just luck, isn't that another kind of strength?"
Su Qian smiled faintly, her words neither confirming nor denying his words. Having lived for so many years, she had never heard of anyone who could refine a top-grade Battle Spirit Pill by chance.
"The Grand Elder is right!" Xiao Bai stroked his chin, his face full of agreement.
Luck, also known as destiny in novels, is especially important for the protagonist, who is unstoppable!
Having this item means you are practically immortal until it's used up.
You can't die, you absolutely can't die!
"Young people should be like this: be high-profile, don't be modest, show your strength if you have it, don't hide it!" Su Qian laughed loudly when he saw that he agreed.
"!" Xiao Bai rolled his eyes. This old man was teasing him!
After thinking for a moment, he contracted the soul power covering his body, only enveloping the lightning seed within his body.
"That's more like it! I've been in the inner courtyard for so many years, what kind of geniuses and prodigies haven't I seen!" Su Qian nodded in satisfaction upon seeing this.
"His battle aura is powerful and pure, and his meridians are like a surging river. Moreover, he was able to withstand such an impact, so he must be exceptionally resilient!"
Although he had witnessed his battle once before, it was only a rough understanding. Now, upon closer inspection, a hint of amazement flashed in Su Qian's eyes.
Even with his knowledge, he was somewhat unsure what level of cultivation technique the little guy was practicing to produce such a performance!
I regret saying it so early; he really had never seen this model before!
Needless to say, the fact that it can cover up the soul so he can't perceive it shows how powerful it is!
His physical body was comparable to the child he had taken in; he was practically a humanoid monster!
The fact that he couldn't understand the cultivation level of Dou Qi at the moment left Su Qian speechless.
With such overall strength, even if he is only at the level of a six-star Dou Ling, most elders would probably be no match for him!
"Young friend Xiao Bai, you are exceptionally talented. I hope that you can lend a helping hand to the Inner Academy in the future!" Su Qian suddenly became serious and said in a deep voice.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Bai understood immediately. Canaan Academy must already be having a headache over the Fallen Heart Flame.
If it cannot be contained, it can be suppressed, but there is a fear that too much noise will expose it and attract spying, leading to internal and external troubles for Canaan Academy.
This is no small matter. If we're not careful, saying that Canaan Academy will be destroyed might be an exaggeration, but it will definitely cause serious damage!
What puzzled Xiao Bai was that he was also an alchemist.
Did Canaan Academy really have no guard against him?
It is a fact that everyone on the Dou Qi Continent agrees that the allure of different flames to alchemists is unparalleled, although he is not among them!
In the original novel, Xiao Yan was not heavily guarded by Canaan Academy because he already possessed a different kind of fire and was an inner court student.
It was only after a combination of factors that the Fallen Heart Flame was brought under its control, but this was not Canaan Academy's original intention.
But he, Xiao Bai, doesn't have any strange fire on him!
Although he had many doubts, he nodded in agreement:
"As a member of Canaan Academy, if there's anything I can do to help, as long as the Grand Elder doesn't mind that Xiao Bai is weak and frail, just ask, and I'll do my best to assist!"
"Heh. I now know your strength, otherwise I wouldn't have asked you!"
The Grand Elder stroked his beard, quite pleased with Xiao Bai's attitude, and then said:
"You don't need to overthink it. Whether you'll ultimately be asked to take action is still uncertain. I just want to have more options in case of the worst-case scenario!"
Xiao Bai nodded with a smile. He didn't care. Even if it really came to that, a chosen one would step in.
Moreover, that person will be even more proactive, but this time, Canaan Academy may be in a bit of a dilemma.
He's already got his eye on the Yaotian Fire!
Whether that fallen Heart Flame will once again settle in the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower, just like in the original story, is anyone's guess!
"By the way! Elder, I have something to ask you, if that's alright?" Xiao Bai asked as if he had suddenly remembered something.
"Oh? Tell me about it?" Su Qian had just gotten a sense of Xiao Bai's attitude, and now she found him quite agreeable, so she smiled.
"I wonder if there is a suitable place for lightning cultivators to practice in the inner courtyard?" Xiao Bai asked expectantly, as this was the most important purpose of his visit to Canaan Academy, though he was also slightly apprehensive.
If that doesn't work, he'll go to the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower to see how it goes. If it doesn't work, then he can't stay at Canaan Academy any longer.
Go directly to the Black Corner Region; you might reap greater rewards!
"Lei Xiuyao!" Su Qian looked at Xiao Bai with a strange expression, then slowly nodded and said:
"With your current cultivation level and the incredibly pure battle qi within you, the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower truly won't be of much help to you!"
"As for a place for lightning attribute cultivation, Canaan Academy does have one, which is of great help to lightning cultivators! However..."
Xiao Bai was initially overjoyed, but he almost broke his back from the shock. Seeing the hesitation on Su Qian's face, he asked curiously:
"But what?"
"Only those with the cultivation level of a Dou Huang can enter that place, otherwise..." Su Qian shook his head as he said this.
Xiao Bai was speechless. Why can only Dou Huang enter? Just say it all at once!
Some of the elders around were also a little curious. Did Canaan Academy really have such a place?
"Several people at Canaan Academy no longer know about this place!" Su Qian said with a sigh, looking at the blank expressions in the eyes of some elders.
"That place is called Thunder Valley, where the Dean once secluded himself for cultivation. The valley is perpetually shrouded in dark clouds, with lightning flashing like dragons within the clouds, and dense bolts of lightning striking down frequently with immense power!"
"Even on the outer perimeter, the falling lightning already possessed power comparable to a peak Dou Wang (Battle King) level expert. The closer one gets to the interior of the valley, the stronger the lightning becomes. The lightning striking from the center even reached the strength of a Dou Zong (Battle Ancestor)!"
"When the dean was still there, some lightning-attribute students, attracted by the cultivation environment near that valley, would secretly go there to cultivate, but they were accidentally struck by stray lightning bolts and seriously injured!"
"Afterwards, the dean set up a barrier there and left a warning: those whose cultivation level is below Dou Huang are not allowed to enter!"
"After the dean left, the place was sealed off. The highest-ranking students who graduated from the academy were Dou Wang, which didn't meet the entry requirements. As for the elders, there were two or three Dou Wangs with lightning attributes, but not a single Dou Huang with lightning attributes, so it was rarely mentioned!"
(End of this chapter)