novelraw Chapter 1688 1692: True Feelings Never Last
Chapter 1688 1692: True Feelings Never Last
"This brat really thinks of himself as the boss," a trace of impatience flashed across Black Mist's face, but when he thought about the possibility of obtaining a rather good Saint Grade Elixir, he gritted his teeth.
Tribulation Thunder is a terrifying thing for an ordinary Divine Cultivation realm expert, but for someone at his level, a Divine Cultivation Eighth Grade expert, it wouldn't pose much of a threat.
Even the cheapest Saint Grade Elixir can easily sell for one to two billion in the Skyless Realm. If it were destroyed by the Tribulation Thunder, it would be a pity.
Black Mist continued to stand in place, observing the surroundings intently, before leaping straight towards the Tribulation Thunder in the sky.
Amidst thunderous roars and intermittent flashes, Zhang Menglong experienced the feeling of being a big shot for the first time.
"Whoa, not bad! Such great skills, the money was well spent!"
"Tsk tsk tsk, Black Mist actually has a thunder-attribute Divine Vein, no wonder he's so resistant to electricity. From now on, you'll be specifically used for dealing with Tribulation Thunder for me."
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Half an hour later, the sky gradually cleared, and Black Mist landed at the Alchemy Room's entrance, appearing slightly disheveled with a burn mark on his arm from the Thunder and Lightning.
"You actually got injured?" Black Meng looked at Black Mist with a surprised expression.
Having worked together for a long time, the two were very familiar with each other's strengths and characteristics. Black Mist naturally possessed a thunder-attribute Divine Vein, and his cultivation technique also focused on thunder and lightning. It could be said that few people in the Skyless Realm understood lightning better than him.
Even with Tribulation Thunder, it shouldn't have injured him, which indicated one thing—the recent Tribulation Thunder was far stronger than he had anticipated.
"This elixir is no simple matter." Black Mist adjusted his breath, "At least Saint Level Five, possibly even Six!"
"He can actually concoct such level elixirs?" Black Meng was also shocked. In their minds, Zhang Menglong producing a Five or Six Grade elixir was already impressive, but this was a hundred times stronger than they imagined!
Finding an Alchemist capable of making such level elixirs in the entire Skyless Realm, there wouldn't be three. And those people, every one of them in high positions, are extremely self-important. Asking them to make elixirs is harder than climbing to heaven!
Yet this person named Gu Tianle hailed merely from an insignificant subordinate Empire. How could such a nation have resources to nurture such an Alchemist? Or did he have some fortuitous encounter, receive a legendary inheritance, and soar to great heights?
Clearly, those lurking around also realized that the elixir Zhang Menglong produced was no ordinary thing, and had already begun to stir.
"Anyone who wants to die, feel free to come!"
Black Mist and Black Meng unleashed their overwhelming presence as Divine Cultivation Eighth Grade experts.
A Five or Six Level Saint Grade Elixir could easily fetch over a hundred billion in Skyless Realm, no wonder he dared to say he would hire someone like Yao Yao. The allure of such an elixir, even Yao Yao may not withstand it.
The two exchanged a smile, as if the elixir had already become their trophy. Faced with such a profit-driven allure, what did a slight safety rating matter?
"Divine Cultivation Eighth Grade experts! Damn! Waited all this time for nothing!"
"Is it Black Mist and Black Meng? Is Yao Yao here? But she's not an Alchemist."
"Could someone have hired them as bodyguards? These two aren't cheap."
"It's probably some outsider Alchemy Master. There's no way a Skyless Realm Alchemist would concoct here."
"Must be an idiot, choosing such a place for alchemy."
The hidden presences around dwindled. Taking those two renowned Divine Cultivation realm experts' elixirs wasn't easy, and not many were willing to risk their heads.
Black Mist and Black Meng exchanged a glance, then pushed the door open and walked inside.
Zhang Menglong was putting the elixir into a box, and the entire room was filled with a rich fragrance, momentarily entrancing Black Mist and Black Meng.
"Didn't I tell you not to disturb me?" Zhang Menglong showed a displeased expression.
"Hmph, are you really that naive or playing dumb, exposing such alchemical skills in a place like the Skyless Realm?" Black Mist used his own aura to shield the entire area.
"With your alchemy skills, you'd probably be assigned a few Divine Ninth Grade experts as guards if you registered with the Alchemy Association, and they definitely wouldn't plot against you."
"You want to rob my elixirs?" Zhang Menglong looked frightened.
"Haha, rest assured," Black Mist laughed, "We won't kill you. Such a talent as yours would be a pity to waste. Maybe you could become our exclusive alchemy tool. As long as you cooperate, sparing your life isn't off the table."
"What elixir did you concoct?" Black Meng immobilized Zhang Menglong with his aura, then casually snatched the box from his hand.
"Two?!" Their eyes nearly sparkled with excitement. It's known that such Saint Grade elixirs typically only yield one per concoction, and no one can produce two Saint Grade Elixirs per batch. Even for elixirs over Five Grade, producing several at once is challenging.
"Perfectly one each!" They divided the two elixirs right in front of Zhang Menglong. Although they didn't know the elixirs' specific use, the fragrance and their instincts told them this was no ordinary item!
"This is an Asura Pill!" Zhang Menglong clenched his teeth, revealing the truth.
"An Asura Pill?!" They were even more thrilled.
The Asura Pill is a Level Six Saint Grade Elixir! Its effects are incredible, though it doesn't directly boost strength, it fully unleashes a person's hidden potential!
For instance, normally an adult can't lift a small car, but when their life is threatened, or a relative is in danger, adrenaline surges, making feats like an old lady lifting a car possible.
Such latent potential lies within everyone. Typical cultivation techniques can release 50-60% of this potential, but further unleashing requires extreme measures.
This Asura Pill simulates a dire situation to unleash bodily potential through an illusion, without a Martial Artist experiencing such extremes themselves, making it astonishingly extraordinary.
In the entire Skyless Realm, such a thing as an Asura Pill had never appeared, its price was astronomical, possibly even impossible to purchase!
The two immediately swallowed the elixirs whole. In an instant, heat surged from them as they keenly felt their potential unlocking and their strength soaring!
"If my full potential unleashed, I'd even rival that lunatic Yao Yao!" Though respecting Yao Yao outwardly, secretly they cursed her countless times, as their training as bodyguards was pure Purgatory!
However, as they reveled in fantasy, a chilling cold surged from within, almost freezing them stiff, every cell felt like it bore spikes, and any movement brought searing pain down to the bones.
"You... the elixir is faulty!" Only then did they realize they were blinded by joy and failed to consider if the elixirs had any issues!
"Hahaha," Zhang Menglong laughed slyly at them, "Sorry, but it's true from ancient times: sincerity never stands, tricks captivate hearts, didn't see that coming, did you?"