The somber tone and simmering anger in the old pharmacist’s words could not escape Xiao Yan’s perception, causing him to pause momentarily and gently inquire, “Master, what’s wrong?” A deep breath escaped him as he thought, and then the old pharmacist’s softly restrained, emotionally subdued words followed: “Nothing really… Let’s observe first. There are certain matters I’d like to share with you later—now might be too early.” After saying this, the old pharmacist fell silent. Xiao Yan paused slightly, nodded thoughtfully, and said nothing further. He raised his gaze toward the seventh-rank pill the old pharmacist had called the “Yin-Yang Xuanlong Pill.” Although many in the crowd were not fully aware of this pill’s true nature, the golden light observed earlier had already given them a clear sense of its exceptional qualities, prompting them all to express visible longing. As compared to those who were still unclear about the effects of this medicine, the forces ahead—particularly the Blood Sect and others—were suddenly stirred to great excitement. Some of the stronger individuals even saw their internal qi surge uncontrollably due to the intensity of their emotions. A medicine of this caliber had never been seen by nearly half of the attendees throughout their lifetimes. Now, a high-tier medicine once only mentioned in whispers had materialized before their very eyes—how could they not be overwhelmed with excitement and emotion? "It's said that when this pill was first forged, the heavens displayed a remarkable phenomenon—two dragon souls, one yin and one yang, surged straight upward from the cauldron, intertwining with each other before finally coalescing into the pill's form..." The auctioneer smiled gently, his eyes even glowing with fervor as he spoke. "The effect of the Yin-Yang Dragon Pill isn't to directly enhance a person's strength—it's not about immediate growth. Rather, it's about *rebirth after collapse*!" "Rebirth after collapse?" Xiao Yan was momentarily stunned, his brows furrowed. "If someone consumes this Yin-Yang Dragon Pill, then when they face a severe injury or are on the brink of death, they may gain the opportunity to achieve *rebirth after collapse*—that is, to break free from their current limitations and undergo a transformation, as if reborn. This transformation extends not only to the body, but also to the soul and the cultivation energy, elevating them to a new level." "The auctioneer smiled and said, 'That is to say, as long as someone consumes it, even if their body suffers a fatal blow later, they need not worry about their life—perhaps this very act will mark a complete transformation for them!' 'Many of you might be unclear about the exact nature of this complete transformation. Allow me to elaborate in detail.' The auctioneer chuckled lightly and continued, 'I'm sure you've all heard of the esteemed Wind Master, Gu Ling?' 'Hmph—how could one not have heard of him? He's a legendary powerhouse, a full-tier Battle Sovereign, who in just three days single-handedly dismantled eight of the top-tier powers across the continent. Such a feat that shook the entire realm—how could it go unnoticed?' The auctioneer's question, however, drew a few raised eyebrows. 'The Wind Master, Gu Ling?' "Heard this name now, it still feels somewhat unfamiliar, and with the murmurs rising around me, Xiao Yan quietly noted it in his mind. A Battle Sovereign—such a level—seems incredibly distant for him at this point. 'Since all of you are familiar with Feng Sovereign's name, I assume you also know of the legendary battle between Gu Ling and her longtime rival before she achieved Battle Sovereign status? Though Gu Ling, then still a Five-Star Battle Sect Master, managed to defeat her opponent, she herself was left severely wounded and nearly lost her battle techniques. By normal expectations, even if she survived, her strength would have significantly diminished. Yet here's the reality: seven years after that battle, the once-missing Gu Ling reappeared on the continent—now, at that very moment, she had already reached Battle Sovereign level.'" The auctioneer smiled calmly. The entire hall was silent, many faces displaying a look of astonishment. Over seven years, not only had he recovered from his severe injuries, but his strength had also surged dramatically—directly advancing from a Douzong to a Douzun. That pace... incredible! Xiao Yan's face also bore a sense of awe. After a moment, the awe faded, and his gaze shifted to the golden-yellow pill. Suddenly, as if sensing something profound, he drew in a deep breath. "Ah, I'm sure some of you have already guessed. Indeed—during his travels across the continent, the ancient Ling Master had also fortunately obtained and consumed a Yin-Yang Xuanlong Pill. The power of the pill had remained dormant within him for years, until the moment of his critical injury, when it finally activated its special effect: 'rising after collapse.' Therefore, in just seven years, he has soared from a Douzong to a Douzun!" "Phew..." In the vast auction hall, silence lingered for a moment before the sound of people drawing in breaths merged into a continuous hum. As countless attendees turned their gaze once more to the golden pill within the prison cell, the initial longing in their eyes had now fully transformed into greed. "A truly terrifying situation—rebuilding after collapse..." Xiao Yan tightened the palms, drenched in sweat, and murmured softly. "There's no need to listen entirely to his boasts—the Yin-Yang Xuanlong Pill does indeed have the effect of 'breaking down and rising anew,' but when a person is severely injured, even if the favorable condition occurs and the effect activates, it doesn't guarantee a true transformation. Moreover, the opportunity for this effect to manifest only arises once." The elderly pharmacist's calm voice resumed: "Furthermore, at the very moment the 'breaking down and rising anew' effect takes effect, the body becomes entirely alien to the individual. If one survives that ordeal of non-human suffering, then truly, one emerges reborn—like a butterfly emerging from its chrysalis. Otherwise, though the breaking occurs, one fails to rise anew." "Even with the exceptional resilience of Gu Ling, she nearly couldn't endure that suffering. To imagine that even a Douzong-level cultivator would struggle to make it through—that must have been an unimaginable agony." "Hm..." Xiao Yan blinked, his eyes narrowing as he suddenly asked himself, "Did the teacher know Gu Ling well?" "Well, that's about it..." said the herbal elder casually, but then suddenly snapped back to awareness, sighing with a touch of resignation, "You don't need to try to extract information from me—my future developments will be shared with you eventually. But right now, you're still too weak. Knowing too much might actually be detrimental to you. “Hmph…” Taking a deep breath, Xiao Yan nodded slightly and smiled, saying, “Let’s hope so…” On the crystal platform, observing the atmosphere created by the Yin-Yang-Phoenix Dragon Pill, the auctioneer finally gave a satisfied smile and turned his gaze toward the powerful factions seated in the front rows—he knew these were the strongest contenders for the Yin-Yang-Phoenix Dragon Pill. “Enough with the small talk—make your bids!” said the auctioneer, his tone cold and impatient as he listened to the lengthy monologue. “Ah, yes.” Nodding with a smile, the auctioneer cleared his throat and said seriously, “The value of this Yin-Yang-Phoenix Dragon Pill, I’m sure all of you are aware of—it cannot be fully measured merely in monetary terms. Therefore, the owner of this pill has stipulated that, regardless of who ultimately secures it, they must unconditionally agree to do two things!” “Two things?” "Heard this, the Blood Sect, Black Skeleton Tomb, Heaven Serpent Mansion, and other factions all paused, then their expressions turned serious. The young elder of the Heaven Serpent Mansion couldn't help but coldly chuckled, saying, 'How ridiculous your words sound! If someone asked us to commit our entire strength to face a particularly formidable master or power, wouldn't we have to listen to him? 'Hah, of course not. These two matters are certainly within the limits of each of you. But just a heads-up—since the master of this Yin-Yang Primordial Dragon Pill has been able to present it, his own status and strength must be quite strong. The tasks he requires from us are likely not simple either. Therefore, those of you who are interested in this pill may want to carefully consider whether you're up to it. Otherwise, things might turn unpleasant.' The auctioneer smiled lightly. Upon hearing this, the many people below who had been eyeing the Yin-Yang Primordial Dragon Pill now had their eyes slightly wavering." "The seller's remarks have been relayed. Should any of you still be interested, let the auction begin—just as before, with the mid-tier combat techniques. This Yin-Yang Xuandragon Pill has no minimum bid..." The auctioneer bowed slightly and smiled warmly toward the lower section. "Now then, this auction has lost its appeal for you already. The Yin-Yang Xuandragon Pill isn't even on your radar yet." The herbal master replied calmly.