Chapter 996: The Strongest Heavenly Light

The eruption of Heavenly Light in Condensed Light Lake had subsided, and people gradually began to emerge from the water.

Most wore expressions of dejection, their heads bowed in disappointment, their faces etched with resentment.

"That white Heavenly Light was less than a foot away from me. I even anticipated it, but I couldn't seize the opportunity."

"Sigh, don't even mention it. I successfully guided an Extraterrestrial Lumina into my body, but I failed to refine it. In the end, it escaped, transforming into an unattainable shooting star before my very eyes."

"Ah, I'm so bitter! Why didn't even a single Heavenly Light appear near me? There were so many in the lake, yet they seemed to be avoiding me. Am I cursed with the Broomstar Holy Physique?"

"..."

Some were so frustrated they pounded their chests and stomped their feet, especially those who had successfully guided Heavenly Light into their bodies but lacked the skill to refine it. Their resentment burned so fiercely they nearly vomited blood and died.

But where some suffered, others rejoiced.

"Hahahaha! What a stroke of luck! I managed to refine a nimble Heavenly Light. From now on, no one in the same realm will be able to match my speed!"

"What a pity, I only refined a Deep Cold Aurora, gaining an innate ice attribute divine ability. I even thought it was the Guanghan Pure Light."

"You're still dreaming about the Guanghan Pure Light? Be grateful you got anything at all. Don't rub it in for the others."

Those who successfully refined Heavenly Light naturally basked in self-satisfaction. Even if it wasn't the most top-tier Heavenly Light, it would still significantly enhance their combat power, granting them a considerable advantage.

Yet within the now-calm Condensed Light Lake, several figures remained submerged, quietly refining the Heavenly Light they had guided.

It was obvious even without thinking that these individuals had guided Heavenly Light of extraordinary origins—undoubtedly the most top-rank Heavenly Light.

Otherwise, they wouldn't be taking so long to refine it. After all, even ordinary Extraterrestrial Lumina could be easily absorbed into their dao bodies.

"I wonder what kind of Heavenly Light Brother Niu Shan is refining this time. It's taking so long—it must be something extraordinary."

The people of Wild Bull Ridge gathered together, gazing at the Little Bull King's figure in the lake.

After a long while, Little Bull King finally stirred. He stood up, large sheets of lake water cascading from his body.

His joy was palpable even from a distance, clearly indicating a significant gain.

"Hahahaha! I almost failed to refine it, nearly losing everything at the last moment. But I succeeded!" Little Bull King exclaimed excitedly. He quickly surveyed his surroundings and noticed several figures still immersed in the lake.

"Tsk tsk tsk... I, Old Bull, have already refined the Prajna Immortal Light, yet they're still refining? Just what kind of powerful Immortal Light did they obtain?"

The excitement in Little Bull King's eyes quickly faded.

Almost simultaneously, a gust of yin wind swept past Old Lord Hei You.

He opened his eyes, clearly having successfully refined the Great Yin Profound Light and gained immense benefits.

Old Lord Hei You remained discreet, uttering not a word. He merely cast a deep glance at the remaining figures still meditating in the lake before silently stepping ashore.

The other races parted to make way for him. After all, he was a ruthless figure capable of commanding demon spirits in the void refinement realm, and no one dared to provoke him.

After a long while, the Crimson Phoenix Holy Son and the White-Eyed Giant awoke simultaneously, sensing each other's movements and exchanging a glance.

"Heh, congratulations, Crimson Phoenix Holy Son. It seems your harvest was quite substantial," the White-Eyed Giant chuckled.

The Crimson Phoenix Holy Son's eyes widened in shock as he realized the White-Eyed Giant had awakened at the same time.

After all, the White-Eyed Giant possessed cultivation at the void refinement realm. Even though he hadn't yet weathered the great heavenly tribulation, his power already dwarfed that of anyone else in this world.

If even he had taken so long to refine the Heavenly Light, just how terrifying must it be?

"You flatter me. It was merely a unique flame-type Heavenly Light—nothing remarkable," the Crimson Phoenix Holy Son replied modestly. "But what about you, Brother White-Eye? Your gains must have been considerable as well."

Hearing this, the White-Eyed Giant roared with laughter but avoided elaborating further, immediately returning to the shore.

Shortly after them, Li Qing also stirred awake.

A violet halo flashed in his pupils, and an aura of supreme nobility radiated from his entire being.

However, the effects of the Violet Zenith Heavenly Light soon faded from him.

"Whew!"

"Success!"

Li Qing didn't know what the others had gained, but he was beyond satisfied with his own harvest, far exceeding his expectations.

He had obtained three Heavenly Lights, including a Violet Zenith Heavenly Light, which meant he could advance to the void refinement realm with unprecedented ease!

Back on shore, the other races eyed Li Qing with curiosity, eager to know which Heavenly Light he had refined, given how long it had taken him.

Li Qing merely smiled and remained silent, unwilling to discuss the matter further.

Since he refused to speak, no one dared press him. After all, his demonstrated combat power was undeniable—he was a veritable killing star.

Apart from the White-Eyed Giant, none present dared claim they could match Li Qing in battle.

Meanwhile, a group of Giant Spirit Race members surrounded the White-Eyed Giant, peppering him with questions:

"Brother Bai Tong, what Heavenly Light did you refine this time? It took you so long!"

"Yeah, tell us! We're dying to know!"

The White-Eyed Giant chuckled softly. "Heh, I refined the strongest Heavenly Light of them all!"

The moment these words were spoken, everyone present was left speechless, their jaws dropping in astonishment.

To claim to have refined the strongest Heavenly Light was no small matter. Several Heavenly Lights were considered top-tier, yet none could be definitively ranked above the others, all being classified as among the most supreme.

"The strongest Heavenly Light? That must be the Primordial Chaos Light! It's the Heavenly Light born when a chaos supreme treasure is formed!"

But the White-Eyed Giant shook his head, smiling without answering.

"Then it's the primordial grandmist light! The Heavenly Light that emerged when heaven and earth first separated. That would certainly live up to its name!"

The White-Eyed Giant shook his head again.

"Could it be the North Pole Immortal Light? Though legend claims it can help one ascend to immortality, it's just a legend! It can't be considered the strongest, right?"

Still wrong! The White-Eyed Giant shook his head once more before finally declaring:

"It's the Hundredfold Might Divine Light."

The crowd:

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Seeing their utterly speechless expressions, the White-Eyed Giant scratched his head awkwardly and chuckled, "Hahaha, what's with those faces? The Hundredfold Might Divine Light enhances my physical strength a hundredfold! It's the perfect Heavenly Light for me."

"And what's perfect for me is, by definition, the strongest!"

Gu Li responded coldly, "Then why did it take you so long to refine it and awaken? A mere Hundredfold Might Divine Light shouldn't require such an extended period."

The White-Eyed Giant's laughter grew even more awkward. "Ha ha ha ha! Since I didn't obtain the Nine Suns Divine Light, and seeing that the others hadn't awakened yet, I decided to linger in the lake a bit longer. It would have been too embarrassing to emerge too early, don't you think?"

He actually admitted it so directly!

The Giant Spirit Race felt even more humiliated. They covered their faces with fan-sized hands, turned away, and pretended not to know this pure white giant.

The White-Eyed Giant cleared his throat and said, "Alright, alright. By my calculations, we have about two or three days left before we're teleported out of the Heavenlight Secret Realm. Why don't we hunt some Ancient Savage Beasts?"

With the topic shifted, the others quickly agreed.

With a void refinement realm expert leading the way, the previously dangerous Ancient Savage Beasts now posed little threat.