Chapter 263: Turmoil in the Primeval Forest

In the blink of an eye, two hours slipped away. The scorching sun hung high, pouring down blazing rays, and waves of heat rolled on endlessly. Many of the youngsters who had just begun cultivation were already drenched in sweat.

"Damn this weather, it's roasting me alive," a tiger-headed, tiger-brained youth cursed, his leather clothes soaked with sweat, looking quite bedraggled.

Yang Tian's mind was fixed unblinkingly on the alchemy furnace. The Marrow Cleansing Flower had completely dissolved, forming a pool of jade-like liquid medicine that sparkled with crystalline light, dazzling and radiant.

Pausing briefly, Yang Tian tossed the Greenwood Fruit into the furnace. The energy within his body surged endlessly into the furnace, and the heat radiating from the furnace walls grew ever more intense.

Tendrils of flame spurted out, and even the void let out strange cries, a testament to the extreme temperature.

At their level of cultivation, every fourth-grade spiritual herb required a long time to refine. Yang Tian was no exception; even though his Thunder Origin was formidable, it had yet to fully mature.

"Could this kid be refining a Marrow Cleansing Pill?" At that moment, the Alchemy Patriarch's gaze shifted to Yang Tian, a flicker of surprise in his eyes as he spoke with some astonishment.

"The Marrow Cleansing Pill is a fourth-grade high-level pill. Even ordinary fifth-grade alchemists face a considerable failure rate. This little fellow has quite the ambition," said the white-haired old man beside him slowly.

"Heh, there are quite a few promising talents in this alchemy competition," the Alchemy Patriarch said with a smile, his eyes sweeping across the arena. He had already spotted several people refining pills of remarkably high grade.

"That Dan Chen is not bad either. It seems Xiao Xiao has quite a few opponents this time; breaking into the top three won't be easy." The white-haired old man stroked his beard, speaking with a hint of teasing.

"Heh, that's not necessarily true..." Hearing this, the Alchemy Patriarch shook his head slightly and murmured to himself, as if he had great confidence in Xiao Xiao.

Half a day passed. The sun skimmed the horizon, and the last rays of the setting sun flashed and vanished, signaling the approach of night.

After such a long period of alchemy, Yang Tian's breathing remained steady and unhurried. Since undergoing the Body-Transforming Thunder Tribulation and devouring two drops of Life Spring Water, the blood and qi within him were like a vast ocean, immensely abundant.

Far beyond what it had been before; even against an ordinary War King expert, Yang Tian was confident he could hold his own.

Many were still sitting in meditation to recover their energy, panting heavily, their heads covered in hot sweat. These people looked around, and when they noticed the hundred or so others sitting nearby, they couldn't help but click their tongues.

The talents of these youngsters were exceptionally high, but now much of their pride had been worn away, and the sharp, aggressive expressions on their faces had vanished without a trace.

Seeing this, the elders of the families nodded with satisfaction. Although these youngsters might not achieve good rankings in this trial, being able to curb their arrogance was already enough to content them.

Night fell, and starlight poured forth from the heavens, casting a serene and peaceful glow. Suddenly, the roars of wild beasts exploded, the cries of ten thousand beasts! They shook the mountains and rivers, rattling the entire Alchemy City!

From among the countless mountains and valleys came roars that could pierce stone and split metal. The ten thousand beasts had been startled by something, crying out to the sky, producing piercing sonic booms.

Many great figures in Alchemy City were alarmed. Their astonished gazes fell upon the primeval forest, struggling to imagine what being could have stirred the ten thousand beasts into such frenzied roars.

"Could a beast tide be upon us? Ten thousand beasts are roaring; the primeval forest is in turmoil."

"It's only been a few decades since the last beast tide. It can't come this soon, can it?"

"Perhaps some rare treasure has appeared in the mountains, and the ten thousand beasts are fighting over it."

Murmurs arose continuously. Everyone could only guess what had happened. If a beast tide truly erupted, it would be no small disaster.

The group of young alchemists was also awakened. Yang Tian slowly opened his eyes, glanced into the distance, and then sank his mind back into the alchemy furnace.

The Alchemy Patriarch's expression shifted slightly. A divine spear appeared in his hand, and he hurled it fiercely, like a shooting star streaking across the sky. Only then did a piercing sonic boom ring out, causing people's eardrums to buzz and ring—a testament to its unimaginable speed.

Above Alchemy City, a ten-thousand-zhang divine light suddenly burst forth, completely enveloping the heavens and earth. Vast waves of energy surged upward, and the entire Alchemy City was like a mighty lion, terrifying beyond measure.

"Such a powerful formation!" At this moment, Yang Tian opened his eyes again, his gaze filled with awe as he looked at the formation above. He couldn't help but click his tongue; this formation was terrifyingly formidable, completely unlike the experience he had in the palace a few days ago.

"I wonder if Uncle Xiao, after recovering his strength, could unleash the full power of the Demon Fall Land's killing formation." Licking his dry lips, Yang Tian closed his eyes again.

Some great families were shocked, and even the visitors from the three holy lands showed expressions of horror. The formation of Alchemy City was extremely powerful. If a single city's formation possessed such might, how strong must the formations of the true Alchemy Valley be?

In response to the astonished voices around him, the Alchemy Patriarch smiled bitterly. They only knew that this formation was terrifyingly powerful, but they had no idea how much of their foundation was consumed each time it was activated.

In the primeval forest, the beastly roars grew even more deafening. The mountain forest suffered unimaginable destruction: the earth cracked, mountain ranges were severed, and countless trees trembled violently!

"Could a Demon Emperor have come out to run wild?" The Alchemy Patriarch's figure appeared outside the formation, his horrified gaze fixed on the scene beyond the primeval forest.

He sensed a terrifying aura that made his heart and soul tremble. This aura came from the deepest part of the primeval forest. This forest was extremely close to the Western Continent! It was also a gathering place for ten thousand beasts, home to many powerful species that even he dared not venture into lightly.

"Roar!..."

Suddenly, a heaven-shaking roar erupted, shaking the eight desolates. The sky seemed to fall, and distant mountain ranges were blasted apart, reduced to dust. A peerless existence was displaying its might.

The Alchemy Patriarch's pupils contracted sharply. Even with his strength, his eardrums ached from the sound. Within the forest was an unimaginable being of terrifying cultivation.

The ten-thousand-zhang divine light rippled. The Alchemy Patriarch's figure instantly appeared within the light, his gaze fixed unblinkingly on the distance.

As the roar subsided, the turbulent primeval forest suddenly fell silent. The ten thousand beasts trembled, prostrating themselves as if in worship, in awe of the supreme being.

All creatures shivered. To the Alchemy Patriarch's eyes, this scene made his mind tense instantly. Unless it was a Medicine Emperor, no being would receive such treatment.

At that moment, the body of Old Man Dan appeared beside the Alchemy Patriarch. His gaze was extremely grave. The golden mist around him dissipated, revealing a ruddy face, but with a hint of sickly pallor.

"Old Patriarch, what kind of being is throwing a tantrum in there? Could it be a Demon Emperor?" The Alchemy Patriarch frowned deeply and asked.

"A Demon Emperor? I think it's more than that." Old Man Dan's expression was very solemn. This aura, even he, a Sovereign, felt a chill in his heart. It seemed a peerless exotic beast had arrived.

"This..." The Alchemy Patriarch's face tightened instantly. He said urgently, "Should we fully activate the formation? Against a supreme being, this formation is utterly inadequate."

"Let's wait and see. This expert should not harm weak beings, or he would incur heavenly punishment." Old Man Dan shook his head slightly and said slowly, "Something must have provoked him. Let's observe quietly. You go organize the alchemy competition."

"Very well." Hearing Old Man Dan's words, the Alchemy Patriarch breathed a sigh of relief and vanished from the spot. If a supreme being were to unleash its fury, Alchemy City would be utterly defenseless against even a single attack, reduced to ashes.