Half a month later, the sky behind the City Lord's Mansion suddenly filled with wind and clouds, and thunderclouds gathered.

Soon, the thunder fell, blocked by a layer of array barrier.

Shen Wang stood before the Pill Furnace, watching the thunder above: "Unexpectedly, this Concentration Pill actually attracted a lightning tribulation, it seems indeed somewhat special."

He stared at the rolling thunderclouds, pondering secretly.

He saw that the power contained in the Concentration Pill was too formidable, causing the fluctuations of Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi, wanting to destroy it.

Lightning within the thunderclouds fell, the surrounding Demonic Qi violently fluctuated, the Concentration Pill within the furnace swayed, undergoing the test of the lightning tribulation.

If the gathered medicinal power is destroyed by the thunder, this elixir would be wasted.

Shen Wang, deep in thought, used mana to isolate the thunder, merely guiding a small portion of Thunder Power into the furnace.

Under the baptism of the thunder, the impurities within the Concentration Pill would be further purified, the medicinal power more refined, and the quality would leap to an unprecedented height.

Shen Wang's hands quickly changed seal techniques, merging his thoughts with the Demonic Qi between Heaven and Earth, mobilizing a large amount of Power of Heaven and Earth to form a solid protective shield.

With the protection from the array outside, the double-layer security could both protect the furnace from direct destruction by the thunder and gently guide Thunder Power to permeate into the elixir.

Rumbling?

Strikes of thunder pierced the long sky, accurately hitting the protective shield, causing the entire back of the City Lord's Mansion to quake.

This commotion was not small, attracting the attention of many curious cultivators in the city.

"Is someone transcending a tribulation at the City Lord's Mansion?"

"I heard it's that Alchemist refining a high-grade elixir."

Not far from Shen Wang, the Black Stone City Lord watched with a solemn gaze.

"Father, don't be too tense, my husband will surely succeed."

Shi Qingqing comforted from the side.

Just then, a purple light shot out from the furnace, reaching the skies.

At the same time, the thunder seemed to relent, slowly dissipating.

Inside the City Lord's Mansion, a servant spoke to Shi Zhixiang: "Congratulations, young master, it looks like it's done."

Shi Zhixiang's eyes grew fervent, with this elixir's assistance, he would surely break through the bottleneck and become a Demon Venerable!

Gazing at Shen Wang's back, his eyes turned slightly cold, thinking: "Daring to strike me in public, once I break through, I will repay you tenfold!"

Shen Wang had no time to care about others' thoughts, his gaze sharp, intently observing the changes in the elixir.

It was his first time refining an elixir that required tribulation to complete, gaining much from it.

After a while, he confirmed the Concentration Pill was completely finished amidst the thunderfire, then tapped the Alchemy Furnace.

With a thud, the furnace opened, a purple light column shot into the sky.

A purple elixir appeared within, exuding a mysterious aura.

Shen Wang scrutinized it for a while, then stored it in a prepared wooden box.

"Hahaha, congratulations son-in-law on successfully completing the alchemy!"

The Black Stone City Lord laughed heartily, flying over to praise: "From now on, son-in-law, you are the undisputed number one Alchemist within a million miles."

"Glad I did not fail."

Shen Wang handed over the box, even though he somewhat looked down on Shi Zhixiang, but since it was agreed before, he naturally had to give the elixir to him.

As agreed, the remaining materials were his, and with his current level, he was confident he could refine another two pills.

"Thank you for your hard work, son-in-law." The Black Stone City Lord quickly received it.

"Husband, I have prepared tea for you."

Shi Qingqing walked over with tea.

Shen Wang nodded and took a sip from the teacup.

At this moment, Shi Zhixiang ran over, without greeting Shen Wang and Shi Qingqing, and rushed straight to the Black Stone City Lord: "Father, give it to me quickly."

"What's the rush, what's your status now? Take it when you're ready!"

The Black Stone City Lord snorted coldly: "Go back to retreat immediately."

Shi Zhixiang withdrew his hand sullenly, "Father, you must protect me."

"Didn't I protect you last time?"

The Black Stone City Lord, disappointed: "Everything is set up for you, is breaking through so difficult?"

"With the Concentration Pill's help, I will surely succeed this time." Shi Zhixiang assured.

"We'll see when you succeed!"

The Black Stone City Lord left with his son, going to prepare for the breakthrough.

Shen Wang said to Shi Qingqing: "Qingqing, you are at the peak of Demon General, shall I refine a pill for you to attempt a breakthrough?"

Shi Qingqing exclaimed with surprise: "Husband, this elixir is precious, I..."

"It's part of your betrothal gift, I'll refine it for you after a day's rest, be ready for the breakthrough."

Shen Wang decided to let Shi Qingqing break through first, so that the child to be conceived would be more outstanding.

Though the Shi Family's bloodline might not compare to the Holy Blood of the Youli, as long as the realm is high, the offspring should not fall short.

"Qingqing listens to husband's arrangement." Shi Qingqing said happily.

Shen Wang rested for half a day before starting the second refining; with experience from the first time, the second refining naturally went without incident, the elixir refined even better in quality.

He took the elixir back home with Shi Qingqing, keeping her company as she started her seclusion.

A breakthrough in a major realm doesn't necessarily need elixir assistance, but most cultivators find it quite difficult to break through by themselves. With the assistance of elixir's medicinal power, it can help cultivators break the last barrier, thus improving the chances of a successful breakthrough.

Shen Wang watched as Shi Qingqing adjusted her status, not too worried.

In the past half month, he provided her with a lot of essence through dual cultivation and assisted with some medicines, deepening Shi Qingqing's foundation significantly.

Even without the Concentration Pill, given a bit more time, Shi Qingqing would most likely still break through.

But he might not wait that long, so he decided to help her break through with the Concentration Pill, then she could continue to advance further in the Demon Venerable realm.

As for the side effects of the elixir, they could be dealt with after the breakthrough; this was not difficult for him.

Shen Wang lit incense conducive to calming the heart and concentrating spirit, observing Shi Qingqing's state as she gathered strength.

He stood outside guarding the cultivation, receiving systematic rewards from his doppelgangers daily, his cultivation steadily advancing.

Time passed, and two days later, a powerful aura suddenly erupted from the City Lord's Mansion, but it only maintained briefly before weakening.

Shen Wang frowned: "How could one still fail to break through, truly useless."

He knew without thinking that the aura just now was Shi Zhixiang attempting a breakthrough, and failed.

At this moment, within the City Lord's Mansion, Shi Zhixiang's face was pale, a pool of blood before him, his aura weakened.

"Failed, I failed again, father, this Concentration Pill is flawed!"

Unable to accept the result, he instinctively blamed the elixir.

"Your foundation is unstable, preparing only three days to break the bottleneck, you are too impatient!"

The Black Stone City Lord shook his head, deeply disappointed, tossing out a bottle of elixirs: "Heal yourself."

He turned and left, gazing up at the sky with a sigh: "Is my Shi family doomed to decline this way?"

Remembering the words of the Celestial Nether Race, he clenched his fists, his expression reluctant.

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