The sudden appearance of the silvery figure drew everyone's attention to him. To deliver a single punch that shattered such powerful silver lightning—wouldn't even a typical Douzong-level warrior have found that difficult? Amidst the stillness of the sky, Su Qian and Xiao Yi were the first to regain their composure. They fixed their gaze on the figure shimmering with a brilliant silver glow amidst the lightning. After a moment, both furrowed their brows, realizing they could not sense the figure's presence at all—only perceive a remarkably strong aura, though it felt stiff, as though the figure had lost its intelligence. "This is..." Su Qian stared intently at the silvery figure, then took a deep breath and slowly said, "Then this is indeed the so-called 'Heavenly Spirit Puppet'? Xiao Yan has truly succeeded in crafting it?" The young physician's beautiful eyes shimmered with some peculiar light, and she gently nodded, speaking softly, "However, from what Xiao Yan drank earlier, it seems not to be the 'Heavenly Spirit Puppet,' but rather the 'Earth Spirit Puppet.'..." "We both witnessed that puppet technique back then, which is divided into three levels—Heaven, Earth, and Man. I believe the puppet Xiao Yan has crafted must be of the Earth level..." Su Qian paused thoughtfully, then expressed growing admiration, "I never expected the Earth-level puppet to be so powerful. What must it be like at the highest level—the 'Heavenly Spirit Puppet'? Could it even rival a Battle Sovereign-tier master?" The young physician slightly shook her head, her gaze fixed on the silver figure, saying, "With this puppet's assistance, we may well be able to avoid having to intervene ourselves..." "Considering its aura, this puppet is surely at least equivalent to a Five-Star Battle Sect master. It should be able to handle the Dan Lightning that has already progressed halfway through." Su Qian also nodded in agreement. As Xiao Yi and Su Qian spoke, Xiao Yan sat down abruptly on the stone platform, wiping the blood from his lips and gasping heavily. With his current strength, managing to withstand so many Dan Lightning strikes was already remarkable; to fully absorb all of them without any lapse would require the use of the Buddha's Wrath Fire Lotus—otherwise, it would be impossible. Sitting on the cool stone, Xiao Yan felt the turbulent surge of lightning energy coursing through his body. His mouth twitched several times as he struggled against the relentless force. This energy had entered his body through his contact with his Qi earlier, though fortunately, the unique Fire within him provided sufficient protection, minimizing the damage. Still, the paralyzing effect of the lightning left him feeling utterly drained, his Qi flow now noticeably weakened and sluggish. Clenching his teeth, Xiao Yan forced himself into a meditative posture, lifting his slightly pale face to gaze at the dense, dark clouds above. Within the clouds, silver flashes rippled, and the thunder rolled out steadily, sending ripples of excitement through the hearts of onlookers. "Damn it, this Dan Thunder—shouldn't it be winding down now? Just a few more rounds, and I should be able to make it through..." Xiao Yan pulled at his lips, slowly spreading his hands. There, a pill the size of a thumb, glowing with an eerie radiance under the thunderlight, pulsed with a powerful, strange vitality that Xiao Yan could feel deep within it. "Little thing," he murmured, a wry smile playing on his lips, "for you, I've truly endured my share of suffering." As he spoke, the clouds above surged again, and a thunderclap roared forth. "Is it coming again…?" Feeling the immense power of thunder rapidly coalescing within the clouds, Xiao Yan's brows furrowed slightly. Crack! A massive silver ribbon of lightning suddenly broke free from the cloud cover, casting an dazzling beam of light that illuminated the dim inner courtyard as if it were daytime. The thunder power contained within this silver bolt was even more formidable than any previous one. According to Xiao Yan's expectations, even Su Qian, the Senior Monastic, would find it difficult to withstand this blow if he attempted to block it directly. "Indeed, this Dan Lightning is formidable. This one is formed by a seventh-rank elixir—what about the eighth and ninth-rank ones? Those might truly possess the power to destroy the heavens and the earth," Su Qian remarked, gazing at the silver bolt that spiraled once in the sky before descending upon the stone platform with the fierce determination of a meteor striking the ground. The young physician nodded slightly, yet her gaze remained fixed upon the silver giant lightning, the power within it now formidable and terrifying. "Earth Spirit Puppet, advance!" Xiao Yan watched the silver lightning surge toward him, and with a low command, he issued the words. "Boom!" As soon as Xiao Yan's voice fell, the Earth Spirit Puppet's knees slightly bent, then with a powerful impact, the entire figure shot forward like a rocket, propelled by the force of the lightning, charging straight toward the silver bolt. Seeing the Earth Spirit Puppet still choosing to meet the lightning head-on, gasps echoed throughout the inner courtyard. With its speed, the Earth Spirit Puppet had nearly arrived beneath the silver bolt in the span of a blink. Then, it clenched its fists again, and a fiery energy surged from its magical core, swiftly flowing through its body and enveloping its entire arm—now glowing like flames. "Boom!" The earth-dwelling spirit puppet’s clenched fists moved without the slightest hesitation, delivering another solid, level punch. As the punch surged forth, a sharp sonic boom erupted throughout the space, and waves of powerful gusts radiated outward from the surface of the fist, spreading rapidly like ripples on water… "Thud!" The punch, brimming with immense force, struck directly upon the silver giant lightning. At that instant, the entire realm seemed to freeze. Immediately thereafter, a thunderous explosion resonated—so profound that it echoed deep within the very souls of every onlooker, spreading across the heavens. Under the stunned gazes of all present, the massive silver lightning began to slowly disintegrate. At the very moment of its collapse, those with keen eyes noticed a series of dark, web-like spatial fissures forming precisely where the fist had landed. All of them involuntarily drew in a deep breath. The silver lightning shattered, and the earth spirit puppet was likewise struck hard by that immense force, crashing down from the sky. It finally landed with a thunderous rumble within the inner courtyard. Yet before anyone could approach to inspect it, the earth spirit puppet's luminous body surged once more, darting out and hovering above the stone platform, forming a human wall of defense in front of Xiao Yan. Witnessing the earth spirit puppet withstand such a powerful bolt of lightning, Xiao Yan exhaled in relief. He glanced over its form, then his eyes suddenly narrowed slightly. The current Earth Spirit Puppet radiates a silvery glow throughout its entire body, with faint electrical sparks subtly flickering beneath the silver hue. This silver light is remarkably pure. Yet, Xiao Yan clearly remembers that when it was first crafted, there had been certain spots or patches on its surface. "It seems the power of thunder, without conscious effort, has gradually expelled some of those irregular impurities within the puppet's body." In the crafting of Spirit Puppets, purity of color determines strength—the more pure the color, the stronger the puppet's power. If further subdivisions exist within the same tier, then initially, the Earth Spirit Puppet would have only been at the mid-level when first completed. However, thanks to the refinement brought about by the thunder's power, it is now steadily advancing toward the higher tiers! "This thing... seems truly impressive." Xiao Yan's lips slowly curled into a smile as he raised his gaze, warmly and intensely fixed upon the lightning streaking through the clouds. If he could successfully intercept all of them, would the Earth Spirit Puppet reach the pinnacle of its advanced stage? Just as this thought formed in his mind, the sky's silver glow flashed once more. At this, Xiao Yan chuckled and said, "Keep going!" Upon hearing Xiao Yan's command, the Earth Spirit Puppet barely hesitated, launched itself upward again, then hovered in the sky, delivering fierce punches that struck directly against the silver lightning. Thunder! Thunder! Thunder! Above the sky, the sound of thunder explosions resonated continuously, yet the silver figure, under the stunned gazes of many, emitted an ever-brighter silver glow. This direct, unyielding clash endured for nearly half an hour. Within the dark clouds, the power of the thunder gradually waned, and the clouds eventually ceased their turbulent surges, their color slowly fading. Clearly, the Dan Lei had concluded. As the clouds lightened, the pervasive pressure that had enveloped the entire inner courtyard finally dissipated. When a fresh beam of celestial light once again poured down from the sky, many people breathed a sigh of relief—under that celestial might, the atmosphere had been overwhelmingly oppressive. Amid the fading of the clouds, the Earth Spirit Puppet once again darted downward and materialized before Xiao Yan. Glancing at the earth spirit puppet, now shimmering with a silvery glow and appearing almost pure in every aspect, Xiao Yan smiled satisfactorily. With a wave of his hand, he stored it in his storage relic, then produced a jade vial, carefully filling it with the Heavenly Soul-Infused Blood Pill. Only after completing these tasks did he finally breathe a deep, relieved sigh, gently brushing his palm against his chest, and murmured softly, "What can the power of thunder do? Under my unique fire, nothing remains unrefined. Since you've dared to enter my body, then—help me break through to the six-star level!"