325: Is there anything I can help you with?

The thunderclouds in the sky, after striking seven incredibly powerful bolts of lightning, not only did not dissipate but, like an enraged beast, began to furiously contract and condense!

All the lead-black clouds and flashing electric snakes converged towards a single central point, and a destructive energy, several times more terrifying than any previous lightning bolt, was rapidly brewing within it!

That point was dazzlingly bright, like a silver sun about to explode!

Xiao Zhen, suspended in the air, his expression more solemn than ever, could clearly feel that the energy contained in this final Pill Lightning had reached a critical point, enough to pose a fatal threat to a Peak Dou Zong Expert!

"Come on! Let this old man see just how strong the Pill Lightning of your seventh grade high-tier medicinal pill is!"

Xiao Zhen took a deep breath, and the vast, ocean-like metallic Dou Qi within him erupted without reservation!

The brilliant golden light illuminated him like a war god cast in gold!

His hands rapidly formed seals in front of his chest, and intricate golden runes appeared out of thin air, quickly intertwining and condensing before him!

"Indestructible Golden Body!"

With his low roar, the countless golden runes suddenly contracted, instantly covering his entire body!

His skin, hair, and even his pupils all turned pure gold at this moment, exuding an indestructible, impervious aura!

This was his ultimate defensive Dou Technique, capable of withstanding a full-strength attack from an expert of the same rank!

Just as he completed his defense...

"Rumble rumble rumble—!!!"

A silver light pillar, indescribably thick and dazzling, descended like the Milky Way pouring down from the nine heavens, or like a world-ending spear thrown by a deity, arriving with the terrifying might to tear apart the sky and annihilate all things!

This lightning was no longer the silver snake or giant blade from before, but a pure sea of destructive energy; wherever it passed, space let out a groaning sound of unbearable distortion!

"Block it for me!"

Xiao Zhen roared, not retreating but advancing, transforming into a golden meteor, bravely charging into that destructive lightning sea!

"Dong—!!!!!"

A colossal roar, as if the heavens and earth were first created, suddenly erupted!

Gold and silver, two extreme lights, violently collided in mid-air!

At that moment, time seemed to stand still!

Immediately after, an indescribable, terrifying energy shockwave, like a tsunami, spread wildly in a circular fashion from the point of collision in all directions!

"Om—!"

Wherever the shockwave passed, the protective array around the Xiao Family's back mountain platform instantly lit up with dazzling light, then let out a groan of unbearable strain and shattered inch by inch!

Distant mountain peaks were leveled, trees were uprooted and turned to dust!

The entire earth trembled violently!

This terrifying commotion even spread far to several surrounding cities!

Countless experts were alarmed, flying into the sky one after another, gazing at the golden and silver light pillars soaring into the sky and the energy storm sweeping across the heavens and earth in the direction of the Xiao Family, their faces all showing shock!

"What level of battle is this?!"

"It's Pill Lightning! It's Pill Lightning from the Xiao Family's direction! But this power is too terrifying!"

"Could it be Dou Zun Experts fighting?!"

Everyone was shaken by this world-destroying scene, and the contempt and ridicule they held for the Xiao Family were instantly replaced by endless fear and apprehension!

After a long while, the destructive energy storm gradually subsided.

The thunderclouds in the sky, after releasing this final lightning bolt, finally slowly dissipated, revealing the long-awaited sunlight.

In mid-air, Xiao Zhen's figure reappeared.

The golden light around him had dimmed, his skin color had returned to normal, his face was slightly pale, and his aura was noticeably turbulent, his chest rising and falling slightly.

Clearly, enduring this final Pill Lightning was by no means easy for him.

But he had, after all, blocked it!

He slowly descended from the sky, standing at the edge of the platform, not disturbing Jiang Donghua, who was still seated in front of the Medicine Cauldron.

He knew that the final step of alchemy, collecting the pill, was equally crucial and required absolute quiet.

After about another stick of incense time passed...

Within the Medicine Cauldron, the immense vitality and energy fluctuations finally reached their peak, then slowly receded inward.

The cauldron lid opened automatically, and a emerald green light soared into the sky, a rich pill fragrance instantly permeated the entire platform, invigorating the spirit upon smelling it, as if even the surrounding plants were revitalized!

The pill was complete!

Jiang Donghua slowly opened his eyes, which, though filled with exhaustion, held more of a relieved satisfaction and the joy of success.

He reached out his hand, and a dragon-eye-sized pill, completely emerald green, with nine clear pill patterns on its surface, emitting a soft glow and astonishing life energy, slowly landed in his palm.

A seventh grade high-tier medicinal pill—the yuan-shaping creation pill!

Jiang Donghua carefully placed the pill into a warm jade bottle, then stood up and turned to look at Xiao Zhen at the edge of the platform.

He walked up to Xiao Zhen, solemnly cupped his fists in a bow, his tone sincere.

"Senior Xiao, this time's alchemy, it's all thanks to Senior's full protection and resistance against the Pill Lightning! This kindness, Jiang Donghua will engrave in his heart!"

Xiao Zhen looked at the spiritual pill in Jiang Donghua's hand, then at his eyes, which, though tired, were still bright, and with a myriad of emotions, he quickly waved his hand and smiled.

"Young friend, you're too polite! It's this old man's honor to witness the birth of a seventh grade high-tier medicinal pill with my own eyes! Hurry and go save your brother!"

Jiang Donghua nodded, said no more, turned into a streak of light, and sped towards Mu Chen's healing chamber.

With this yuan-shaping creation pill, Mu Chen's injuries were finally salvageable!

Jiang Donghua, holding the warm jade bottle, hurried back to Mu Chen's healing chamber.

Mu Chen's aura was still weak, but fortunately, Jiang Donghua's previous methods had stabilized his heart pulse, keeping him barely alive.

Jiang Donghua didn't hesitate at all, carefully helped Mu Chen up, pried open his lips, and put the yuan-shaping creation pill, emitting rich vitality and emerald green light, into his mouth.

The pill melted upon entry, instantly transforming into a warm yet vast and ocean-like pure medicinal power, which, like a bursting flood, surged into Mu Chen's limbs and bones!

"Hmm..."

Mu Chen, in his coma, trembled violently, letting out an unconscious groan.

His originally ashen face instantly flushed with an abnormal red.

Immediately after, a powerful wave of vitality began to emanate from within him!

Jiang Donghua's Soul Power probed in, clearly seeing that the pure medicinal power, like the most skillful craftsman, precisely permeated Mu Chen's broken meridians, which resembled a dilapidated spider web.

Wherever the medicinal power passed, the broken meridians began to wiggle, connect, and heal at a visible speed, and the newly formed meridian walls seemed even tougher and wider than before the injury!

At the same time, the medicinal power also penetrated deep into his internal organs, dispelling the cold palm force left by Chen Ming, repairing damaged tissues, and nourishing depleted origins.

Even the subtle cracks on his bones slowly mended under the infiltration of the medicinal power.

"As expected of a seventh grade high-tier medicinal pill, the medicinal effect is indeed astonishing!"

Jiang Donghua exclaimed in his heart.

At this rate, Mu Chen would not only be out of danger but his cultivation foundation would also be completely restored, and he might even benefit from the misfortune, with his meridians and physique becoming even stronger than before!

However, such a vast amount of medicinal power would take time to refine and absorb.

Judging by the situation, it would likely take several days and nights for Mu Chen to fully awaken and control this power.

Jiang Donghua gently laid Mu Chen down, adjusting him to a comfortable position to ensure smooth circulation of the medicinal power.

After doing all this, he quietly exited the chamber, gently closing the heavy stone door, leaving the space for Mu Chen to refine the medicinal power alone.

As soon as he stepped out of the chamber, a figure eagerly rushed towards him; it was Xiao Han.

At this moment, where was even a hint of Xiao Han's former cool, unapproachable expression?

He stared wide-eyed, mouth slightly agape, scrutinizing Jiang Donghua from head to toe with an almost monstrous gaze, as if seeing him for the first time.

He circled Jiang Donghua twice, finally stopping in front of him, and after a long pause, he muttered in a tone filled with extreme disbelief and deep frustration:

"Brother Jiang, aren't we both New Students of Jia Nan Academy?"

"Back in the Inner Academy, I knew you were a freak, but this gap is just too huge?!"

He pointed in the direction of the chamber, then pointed at the sky, his voice rising by eight octaves.

"Was that really a seventh grade high-tier medicinal pill just now?! You succeeded in refining it in one go?! Without even a single failure?! Oh my goodness!"

Xiao Han vigorously ran his hands through his hair, his face etched with the words 'doubting life,' finally culminating in a long sigh filled with helplessness and envy.

"Sigh... I finally understand now what they mean by 'people die comparing themselves to others, and goods get thrown away comparing them to others!'"

"The chasm between a genius and a super genius is even greater than the difference between a genius and a dog! My meager talent, in front of you, isn't even worthy of carrying your shoes!"

That look, both shocked and dejected, yet with a hint of humor, made Jiang Donghua, who was mentally exhausted from days of alchemy, unable to help but smile, and he patted Xiao Han's shoulder.

"Stop being a smart aleck. Mu Chen needs a few days of rest. Is there anything the Xiao Family needs my help with?"