After a while,
Shen Yi was standing calmly, lost in deep thought, suddenly air scattered behind him, and a few figures appeared.
He turned around and glanced at Zhu Li, Zi Yan, and two new old figures beside them with Dou Saint level pressure around their physique.
'Two-Star Dou Saint, same level as me, without Zhu Kun's presence… this tribe is weaker than those other ancient clans.' Shen Yi thought to himself, observing the two new figures.
"Friend Yi, welcome to our Ancient Void Dragon Tribe. I am Qing Shan, first elder of the eastern dragon island. He is Qing Mu, the second elder, and Third elder Zhu Li, you have already met."
The old man on the right moved forward and introduced himself with a smile on his face. Shen Yi nodded and replied with a calm expression on his face, "Nice to meet you, Elder Shan and Elder Mu."
"Thank you, Friend Yi, for taking care of our princess and for the help that you offered to our tribe," Elder Shan then thanked with a salute.
"Elder Shan, don't worry about it; I am doing it for Zi Yan."
Shen Yi replied while shaking his head. Zi Yan's face turned a little red, hearing his words, and a happy smile materialized on her face.
Elder Shan nodded with a smile and then he glanced at Zi Yan and said, "Princess, please stay with Friend Yi; we will arrange the ninth-rank treasures you requested."
Shen Yi raised his brow, hearing his words, while Zi Yan nodded and walked forward, appearing beside him, while the three elders' figures disappeared, leaving them alone in the guest hall.
"What's all this about?" Shen Yi asked, looking at her suspiciously. Zi Yan smiled mischievously and replied,
"I told them everything, even about my father… Also, I told them that my royal bloodline will awaken completely with the ninth-tier pill that you are going to refine; we have to provide you with high-grade medicines… also, you want ninth-grade treasures in our clan's possession as a price. The elders agreed to give you the treasure and medicine."
Shen Yi's expression became thoughtful.
'I remember her royal bloodline was completely awakened and even promoted when she consumed the Dragon and Phoenix Fruit. But the secret realm with such treasure will open a few years later. Anyway, it's also possible to create a ninth-rank pill with a similar effect.'
He then nodded and said, looking at her,
"I know a pill which will help you completely awaken your royal bloodline and even promote it, but for that, top-tier blood essence of ancient dragon and demon phoenix is required… I hope your tribe has such treasure in their possession."
"Really?" Zi Yan asked, her pupils lit up. Shen Yi nodded calmly in return.
As Shen Yi stayed in the eastern dragon island, the elders provided him with the medicine materials from seventh rank to eighth rank; also, they provided him with the blood essence of ninth-tier demon phoenix and void dragons.
…
A few days later,
A few days later, the eastern island was still calm under the morning sun. A light smell of medicine, like mist, floated over the mountains, bringing both warmth and the scent of thunder.
In the middle of the main mountain was a large, round stage made of a special golden metal that could handle lightning.
On it, Shen Yi stood still. He was tall and calm, wearing black robes with faint gold lines. Around him, many boxes of materials floated in the air. Each box glowed softly, as if the strong energy inside couldn't be held back.
High above, the sky shone brightly, a fragile calm that was about to break.
Further away, on a smooth stone terrace, stood the elders of the Eastern Dragon Island: Elder Qing Shan, Elder Qing Mu, and Elder Zhu Li. With them were several students and Zi Yan, the purple-haired girl who was the island's biggest hope.
They watched quietly, the air thick with excitement. Even Zi Yan, who was usually playful, stood with her hands together, looking unusually serious.
"First Elder," Zhu Li whispered, very curious, "is he really going to try to make a Tier-Nine pill? A Heavenly Dragon and Phoenix Pill… I've never even heard of it."
Qing Shan let out a slow breath, his eyes still on Shen Yi, and replied, "You're not alone. I haven't either. But I've learned one thing about such genius figures… when they say they will make something, they do. Also, I haven't encountered talent like him before."
He paused, his eyes narrowing a bit. "A Dou Saint at eighteen. Tell me, has that ever happened before?"
The other elders looked at each other, and silence returned. They still clearly remembered Shen Yi's power… the previous day, Elder Qing Mu had asked for a friendly fight. No one would forget the giant lightning figure, a thousand feet tall, which appeared that day. It grabbed Qing Mu's dragon body like a snake and threw it across the mountains, shaking everything.
Shen Yi's strength was far beyond what the island's records called "genius." He was special… like a monster in human form.
"Be quiet now," Qing Mu whispered, breaking the heavy silence. "It's starting."
Everyone looked at the stage.
Shen Yi slowly lifted his arms. His movements were not rushed or unsure… they were smooth and precise. Each hand sign he made glowed faintly with lightning. Around him, the floating boxes shook, then opened one by one.
Right away, many glowing herbs and shiny minerals came out. Crystal jade leaves, roots with gold veins, and ores that hummed softly with energy… ninety-nine types of materials floated around him perfectly, like planets around a star.
Then came a buzzing sound.
Zap! Zap!! Zap!!!
Golden dust spread from under his feet, moving outward in circles. It wasn't just dust... it was lightning, squeezed and refined into tiny golden particles that filled the whole platform. Each spark carried a hint of divine power.
Elder Shan's face changed immediately. "That… that's not just lightning."
Elder Mu's eyes narrowed. "He is making a special area like a domain, using pure lightning energy."
To someone who didn't know much, it looked like a soft glow. But those who understood saw something much bigger… a Golden Domain, where lightning existed together with air in perfect balance. Inside it, every movement, every energy change, followed Shen Yi's will.
After that, the air crackled once again.
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