At this critical moment, a figure quietly approached the floating Spirit Transformation Pill.
It was Mark Montgomary!
He had been hiding in the shadows, waiting for the right moment. Now, seeing Qin Hao and Ghost Shadow Elder fighting to mutual exhaustion while everyone else focused on the battle, he finally made his move!
His figure flickered, instantly reaching the Spirit Transformation Pill and grabbing it!
"Got it!" Mark was overjoyed, turning to flee.
But just then, Qin Hao suddenly abandoned Ghost Shadow Elder and struck toward him! Though Qin Hao had been locked in fierce combat, he had kept a thread of awareness on the Spirit Transformation Pill!
Mark was horrified, defending with all his might. But how could he match Qin Hao? One palm strike sent him flying, spewing blood, the Spirit Transformation Pill slipping from his grasp!
The Spirit Transformation Pill traced an arc through the air, falling toward the crowd's edge—
Landing right at Dustin's feet!
Everyone froze.
Dustin looked down at the purple-light-wreathed pill, then raised his head to meet those eyes fixed on him. Countless gazes full of greed, madness, and killing intent shot toward him like arrows.
"The Spirit Transformation Pill is in his hands!"
"Get it!"
"Kill that mortal!"
Countless figures lunged toward Dustin simultaneously!
"Protect Brother Dustin!" Scarlet shouted, her Liaoyuan spear sweeping horizontally, sending the first attackers flying! She stood firmly before Dustin, bathed in blood, refusing to retreat a single step!
Margaret instantly fell back on defense, her sword light like snow, cutting down several people! She called out: "Dustin, keep the pill safe! We'll protect you!"
Adam rapidly deployed a formation, enveloping Dustin within it. Bai Qingxue and Bai Wuhen also led people in desperate defense.
But there were too many enemies. Those with red eyes surged forward madly, like a tide. The Dragon Guard and Bai family members fought desperately. People kept falling.
Qin Hao forced Ghost Shadow Elder back and approached with a grim expression. Seeing the Spirit Transformation Pill in Dustin's hand, cold light flashed in his eyes.
"Hand over the pill." He said flatly, his tone brooking no refusal.
Margaret blocked in front of Dustin with her sword: "Qin Hao, don't even think about it!"
Qin Hao sneered: "You think you can stop me?" He raised his hand, and a golden light shot forth!
Margaret defended with all her might but was forced back several steps, coughing blood!
"Margaret!" Dustin cried out.
Scarlet rushed forward but was intercepted by Qin Xue. Though wounded, Qin Xue's strength still far exceeded Scarlet's. After just a few exchanges, Scarlet was in grave danger.
Bai Wuhen tried to help but was forced back by a distant palm strike from Qin Hao. Though his sword intent was powerful, the cultivation gap was too vast—he was no match.
In an instant, everyone protecting Dustin had been forced back or wounded. Qin Hao walked toward Dustin step by step, looking down at him from above.
"Mortal, give me the pill, and I'll spare your life."
Dustin raised his head, meeting Qin Hao's gaze. His hand holding the pill tightened slightly. Inside him, the dormant Nascent Soul, stimulated by the Spirit Transformation Pill's power, began to tremble violently!
A strange sensation welled up—this pill had formed some kind of resonance with him!
"You won't give it?" Killing intent flashed in Qin Hao's eyes. "Then die."
He raised his hand, and a golden light shot toward Dustin's forehead!
"No—!" Scarlet screamed in despair.
At this critical moment—
Inside Dustin, the long-dormant Nascent Soul suddenly erupted with unprecedented power! The Spirit Transformation Pill seemed to sense something, automatically flying into his mouth, transforming into overwhelming medicinal force that instantly surged through his entire body!
"What?!" Qin Hao's expression changed drastically.
Around Dustin, blinding golden light suddenly exploded! The light was so intense it shattered Qin Hao's attack! A terrifying aura burst forth from within him!
The Nascent Soul had awakened!
Golden light blazed around Dustin, his aura visibly skyrocketing!
With each breakthrough, the golden light around him intensified, the pressure grew heavier. The entire Buzhou Palace shook. Countless shocked gazes watched this scene unfold.
"He... he broke through!" Someone cried.
"No, it's not a breakthrough—it's restoration!" Someone with keen perception saw through it. "He already had extremely high cultivation that was only sealed! Now the Spirit Transformation Pill's power has broken the seal!"
Qin Hao's face was iron. He never imagined the Spirit Transformation Pill he had fought so hard for would ultimately benefit a mortal! He never imagined this seemingly ordinary man concealed such terrifying potential!
"Damn it!" He growled through gritted teeth, golden light blazing as he prepared to charge forward and seize the pill by force!
"Stop him!" Margaret shouted, throwing herself in front of Qin Hao with everything she had.
Scarlet, Adam, Bai Qingxue, Bai Wuhen—all desperately rushed forward, blocking Qin Hao's path.
"Get out of my way!" Qin Hao roared, striking out with one palm. Golden light surged like a tide, forcing everyone back! But he himself, having expended too much in continuous battle, couldn't break through their blockade for the moment.
Just then, a sinister voice spoke: "Qin Hao, it seems your Spirit Transformation Pill is flying away."
Ghost Shadow Elder had appeared behind Qin Hao at some point, his withered hand reaching for Qin Hao's back!
Qin Hao was shocked, turning to block. The two clashed once more.
Meanwhile, Dustin's aura continued to soar!
Suddenly, he opened his eyes.
Two beams of golden light shot from his eyes, piercing the clouds!
At the same time, above Buzhou Palace, dark clouds suddenly gathered, thunder flickering within!
A world-destroying pressure descended from the nine heavens!
"It's heavenly tribulation! Spirit Transformation Tribulation!" Someone cried in terror.
Everyone panicked. The power of a Spirit Transformation Tribulation could level the entire Buzhou Palace! Those still inside would be buried along with it!
"Run!" Someone shouted, and everyone frantically rushed toward the exit.
Qin Hao's face was iron. He cast a hateful glance at Dustin, finally gritting out: "Retreat!" He grabbed Qin Xue and fled.
Ghost Shadow Elder also transformed into black smoke and vanished without a word.
Then, the first tribulation lightning descended!
Purple lightning thick as a barrel, carrying an aura of utter annihilation, crashed down! Dustin roared toward the heavens and threw a punch!
Fist force and lightning collided, erupting in an earth-shaking explosion! That terrifying tribulation lightning was shattered by his single punch!
– Marinien
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