Chapter 182: Strengthening! Eighth Grade Pill: Void Dragon Core!

"You're lucky to have escaped with your life," Yun Tianming sensed Fan Lao's pursuit from afar, showing no hint of fear on his face.

With his current strength, empowered by the Heavenly Flame, he had no reason to fear this Dou Emperor-level opponent. However, to avoid attracting the attention of Dou Ancestor-level figures in the Black-Corner Region, he decided it was best to retreat first.

Unfurling his Dark Feather Wings, he swiftly departed from the Black-Corner Region's boundaries.

Yun Tianming halted in a secluded and uninhabited mountain valley, where several Spatial Rings floated in mid-air, collected spoils from his actions of killing and looting.

Dou Techniques, Qi Methods, and various miscellaneous Pills aside.

Among them, the most valuable items are the remnants of the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame, the Earth Rank Low Level Dou Technique: Three Thousand Lightning Movements, and the Seventh Grade Pill: Yin-Yang Mysterious Dragon Pill.

Including the two remnants collected earlier, most of the remnants of the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame have already fallen into Yun Tianming's hands, with the last piece still in the Central Plains, temporarily inaccessible.

"Earth Rank Low Level Dou Technique, the grade is still a bit low."

Yun Tianming looked at the scroll glowing with lightning, decisively using the system enhancement.

"Enhance!"

[Enhancement Successful!]

[Earth Rank Low Level Dou Technique: Three Thousand Lightning Movements, upgraded to Earth Rank Mid Level Dou Technique: Motionless Thunder Roar!]

According to the system's settings, this Dou Technique was originally invented by the founder of the Wind Lightning Pavilion as an advanced technique, now lost to history. Later generations compiled the remnants and reorganized them into "Three Thousand Lightning Movements".

"Motionless Thunder Roar. Is it an advanced Dou Technique derived from Three Thousand Lightning Movements?"

Yun Tianming showed a look of joy. He wasn't sure if this was an original feature or a modification by the system, but one thing was certain: this enhanced version of the Dou Technique was definitely stronger than the original.

"Next up is this Seventh Grade Pill."

Yun Tianming held the golden Pill in his hand. Unlike most domineering Seventh Grade Pills, the medicinal power of the Yin-Yang Mysterious Dragon Pill was quite restrained. Even if consumed by a Dou Practitioner, it wouldn't cause an explosion; instead, its potent medicinal power would integrate into the bloodstream, awaiting the opportunity for a breakthrough.

"Enhance!"

[Enhancement Successful!]

[Seventh Grade Peak Pill: Yin-Yang Mysterious Dragon Pill upgraded to Eighth Grade Pill: Void Dragon Core!]

According to the system's settings, this Pill was refined using the souls and essence blood of two Ancient Void Dragons. Consuming it requires subduing the remnants of these Ancient Void Dragons' souls; those with insufficient Soul Power would suffer backlash. Moreover, there's a certain probability of merging with the Ancient Void Dragon's bloodline.

"Swish!"

The golden dragon qi on the surface of the Yin-Yang Mysterious Dragon Pill instantly turned purple, with brilliance gleaming in its eyes, as if it had come alive, transforming into a stream of light and swiftly flying away.

"An Eighth Grade Pill indeed possesses a certain level of intelligence."

Yun Tianming flickered and used Suction Palm to attract the Pill from a distance.

"Roar!"

"Roar!"

Suddenly, on the exterior of the Pill, two intertwining purple dragons appeared, roaring fiercely towards him!

"Hum—!!"

Yun Tianming felt his head buzzing loudly, his face turning pale.

"Tsk tsk~ Truly the soul of an Ancient Void Dragon. If my Soul Power wasn't strong enough, that roar might have scattered my soul!"

"However, I happen to have weapons specifically for dealing with Soul entities."

With a flash of his Spatial Ring, a dark red chain appeared in his hand.

This is the weapon he obtained after killing Protector Wu, the specialized weapon for hunting Soul entities in the Hall of Souls!

"Swish—!"

The chain bound the insubstantial remnant soul of the Ancient Void Dragon. At the same time, Yun Tianming infused the power of the Green Ocean Lotus Flame. With the combined attack of Heavenly Flame and the chain, the remnant soul of the Ancient Void Dragon was quickly incinerated, leaving behind a purple-gold Pill.

Yun Tianming directly swallowed the Pill, feeling a surging heat flow into his body like a flood, overwhelming and flooding into his body. Subconsciously activating his Qi Method, he prepared to refine the vast medicinal power. The energy of the Pill seeped into his body like water into a sponge, slowly precipitating until it completely disappeared.

"My Dou Qi hasn't significantly improved."

"But my flesh and blood seem to have gained something extra?"

Yun Tianming waved his arm, and with a thought, lifelike purple-gold dragon scales appeared on the surface of his skin.

"Looks like I got lucky, successfully integrating a trace of the Ancient Void Dragon's bloodline."

Yun Tianming took out a long sword from his Spatial Ring, and with a slight swipe on his arm leaving no trace, he couldn't help but exclaim, "This thin layer of dragon scales actually surpasses the defense of armor condensed by Dou Qi. In close combat, even Dou Emperor-level opponents are not my match!"

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During the next stage of his journey, Yun Tianming didn't use the Dark Feather Wings to rush ahead. Instead, he walked while practicing his body movement Dou Technique: Motionless Thunder Roar.

"Boom, boom, boom~"

In the forest, echoes of muffled thunder resounded as a shadow swiftly passed by.

Seven days later, he arrived at Peace Town.

This place fell under the influence of Jia Nan Academy, where even the most ruthless individuals from the Black-Corner Region had to tread carefully upon entering Peace Town.

Otherwise, the bodies hanging from the Dead Spirit Tree would serve as the best example.

"Anyone entering Peace Town must register their name, identity, and ingest this Pill that senses murderous intent. Otherwise, the consequences are your own responsibility!"

A dozen members of the fiercely murderous Law Enforcement Team stood guard at the entrance to Peace Town.

Suddenly, a bolt of lightning swiftly shot through the crowd, causing the leader of the Law Enforcement Team, Captain Wu Tianlang, to turn pale.

"Halt!"

With a thunderous shout, Wu Tianlang unfurled his Dou Qi Wings and thrust a blood-red spear towards the lightning-like figure.

"Clang!"

The latter was remarkably agile; with a swift turn, bare-handed, they caught the spear thrust by Wu Tianlang.

"What?!"

"Prepare for battle, everyone!"

Wu Tianlang's face turned grim. Even some low-level Dou Emperors wouldn't dare to catch a blood spear bare-handed. Could this person before him be a high-level Dou Emperor?

Watching the Law Enforcement Team on high alert, Yun Tianming scratched his head sheepishly. "Sorry about that. I got carried away practicing my Dou Technique."

"Got carried away practicing your Dou Technique? What kind of Dou Technique is that?"

In that instant just now, apart from Wu Tianlang, who wielded the strength of a 9 Star Dou King, none of the other Law Enforcement Team members even noticed Yun Tianming's intrusion.

"No need to be nervous, everyone. I'm on your side."

Yun Tianming spread his hands to indicate he meant no harm.

"On our side? Wait, are you the guy who was with Ruo Lin the other day?"

Wu Tianlang's eyes paused, recognizing Yun Tianming's identity.

"Captain, what's going on?"

The members of the Law Enforcement Team looked bewildered, unable to decipher the mysterious young man before them.

"Hello, everyone. I'm Yun Tianming, the new mentor at Jia Nan Academy."

"Of course, that's if I can pass the Academy's review," Yun Tianming explained with a friendly smile.

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