Battle Through the Heavens: The Alchemist Starting from the Ye Family

Venerable Jin Ding then slowly stepped forward, arriving in front of Binghe in a single step. His stiff face lifted, and his deep-set eyes swept over Binghe...

"bring it on!"

Those two simple words caused the Ice Venerable on the other side to frown.

"Insanity!"

Binghe smiled grimly, and the black snowflakes between his eyebrows flickered with a strange luster. A black cold air slowly surged out of his body. He clenched his palms, and the black ice spread out on his palms with a crackling sound, turning into a black ice cone that looked quite strange.

The spike is exceptionally sharp at the front and its entire body is covered with spiral patterns. Just looking at it gives one a chilling feeling. If you were hit by this thing, it would probably leave a bloody hole the size of a head on your body.

As Venerable Jin Ding looked at the black ice spike, a dangerous aura emanated from it, causing him to become wary.

With a stomp of his foot, golden battle qi swirled around him, subtly transforming into a hundred-foot-tall golden cauldron that protected the Golden Cauldron Venerable at its center.

Moreover, everyone on both sides noticed that he was originally tall and thin, like a bamboo pole.

The Golden Cauldron Venerable, who was of the same stature, had now transformed into a golden giant ten zhang tall, radiating dazzling golden light. With earth-shaking steps, he roared to the sky, and instantly, terrifying sound waves, as if they were tangible, transformed into a storm that swept outwards...

"This is... a method of body cultivation?"

Binghe was also surprised, never expecting that this unassuming old man was actually a body cultivator!

"Miscalculation..."

Hyoga sighed inwardly once again.

He knew very well that all body cultivators were people with extremely abnormal physical bodies. Their bodies were exceptionally terrifying, and naturally, their defenses were also incredibly high. At the same level, few people could break through their defenses.

More importantly, judging from the effects of the technique the opponent used, its level must be quite high; it's very likely a Heaven-rank body-refining method, making its defensive power even more abnormally strong...

This means that such cultivation methods are extremely rare, and they require very high physical strength from the practitioners. Otherwise, if these physical cultivators gathered together, a top-tier power comparable to the Second Sect would probably emerge in Central Continent.

However, now that things have come to this, no matter who the enemy is, the Ice Venerable has no way out. So his expression turned cold, and the strange black ice spike on his arm suddenly spun rapidly, flashing fiercely towards the Golden Cauldron Venerable.

boom!

zizi...

The strange, rapidly spinning black ice spikes slammed into the enormous golden cauldron, creating numerous dark cracks at the point of impact. The terrifying energy fluctuations sent shivers down the spines of countless people.

The Golden Cauldron Venerable's enormous body merely swayed slightly before regaining its footing. This scene left the Ice River Valley side dumbfounded, utterly terrified by the Golden Cauldron's terrifying defensive power...

Just as everyone's attention was completely drawn to the battle between the two four-star Dou Zun, under the cover of the terrifying aftershocks, a cloud of black mist had somehow approached within a hundred meters of the Ye family's camp!

"Crash..."

Amidst a faint metallic clanging sound, a black chain shrouded in eerie black mist emerged from the mist like a venomous snake, its tip gleaming with a chilling light.

"Ok?"

Ye Chen, who was focused on the battle between Ice Venerable and Golden Cauldron Venerable in the sky, suddenly felt a chill in his heart, as a tremendous sense of crisis enveloped his entire body...

Driven by instinct, Ye Chen suddenly unleashed a terrifying surge of soul power from deep within his brow, instantly creating a three-foot-thick soul defense wall around himself.

Just as Ye Chen's defensive wall was formed, a tremendous force struck him directly in the back, sending him flying...

"Oh no, someone's attacking?!"

In an instant, everyone in the Ye family camp was awakened. The fastest to react were Ba Dao Zun and the two-star Dou Zun invited by the Cao family. The two locked onto the person who was sneaking up from the shadows in a flash and made their move at the same time, blasting a sword and a palm at the black mist...

"Damn it, we failed!"

After failing to land a hit, the attacker in the black mist let out a frustrated utterance and immediately turned to flee...

He knew very well that the Ye family boy was surrounded by layers of experts, including two Dou Zun, so he only had one chance. If he failed, he would have to flee immediately, or he might lose his life...

Chapter 224 The Soul Palace Appears Suddenly, and the Frustrated Ice River

After the failed attack, the person in the black mist immediately tore through space, trying to escape this dangerous place.

However, while his movements were quick, the attacks from the two, including the Overlord Blade Venerable, were even faster. Just as the opponent jumped into the spatial rift, the blade and palm strikes had already arrived...

Faced with the simultaneous attack of two Dou Zun, the already unstable spatial rift collapsed instantly. Two incomparably terrifying gusts of wind pierced through space and swept into the spatial rift, faintly emitting a low, muffled sound.

"Pfft!"

A muffled sound rang out, and two crimson arrows of blood shot out from the crack, turning into a pool of blood mist that drifted away.

Clearly, even across space, the attacker was simultaneously struck by the attacks of the two Dou Zun, suffering considerable injury...

Unfortunately, the two of them, Ba Dao Zun Zhe and Ba Dao Zun Zhe, were only two-star Dou Zun, so the spatial isolation weakened their attacks to the extreme. In addition, the opponent seemed to have some special means, which allowed them to escape.

This caused both the Overlord Blade Venerable and the other to frown...

"That was... the Soul Palace?"

Sensing the unique aura belonging solely to the Soul Palace Protector, both of them felt a sinking feeling in their hearts, and then exchanged a glance.

It seems things are getting increasingly complicated...

On the other side, Ye Chen, who had narrowly escaped death, was still shaken. The sneak attack from the other party had almost broken through his soul defense!

"That special attack method is the Soul Palace's Soul-Locking Chains!"

Even though he only caught a glimpse of it, Ye Chen quickly figured out what had just attacked him...

Although Ye Chen himself had never seen it in person, there were quite a few records about the Soul Palace in the Pill Tower's archives.

The millennia-long feud between the two sides has made Danta very clear about the various methods the Soul Palace possesses.

In particular, the opponent's strange soul-locking chains have a great restraining effect on soul power. Throughout history, many high-level alchemists belonging to the Pill Tower have fallen victim to the opponent's strange soul-locking chains!

"Chen'er, are you alright?"

Ye Chong, engulfed in flames, flew over. After the flames subsided, he quickly grabbed Ye Chen's arm.

Seeing Ye Zhong's anxiety, Ye Chen shook his head slightly and comforted him, "Grandpa, don't worry, it's alright."

Although he was sent flying far away, the opponent's attack did not penetrate his defenses, so it did not cause any damage to Ye Chen.

Seeing that Ye Chen was unharmed, Ye Zhong finally breathed a long sigh of relief, but still looked furious and said, "Did you recognize the identity of the person who just attacked you? Were they from Ice River Valley?"

That being said, Ye Zhong did not actually believe that the person who had just launched the sneak attack was arranged by Ice River Valley, unless that Ice Venerable had really lost his mind and wanted to bring about his own destruction!

A glint of light flashed in Ye Chen's eyes, and he whispered, "It's the Soul Palace!"

"Soul Palace?!"

Ye Zhong was shocked, and his expression changed drastically.

Ye Chen raised his hand to signal his grandfather not to panic, and then he flew over to...

Looking up at the sky, facing Binghe who had stopped fighting and was also watching everything with a look of surprise and doubt, he shouted loudly: "Binghe! Your Binghe Valley actually colluded with the Soul Palace to ambush me. Do you want to start a war with my Pill Tower?!"

Seeing Ye Chen's indignant expression, which was filled with anger and a hint of lingering fear, Ice Venerable Binghe hurriedly said, "I didn't, I didn't, don't talk nonsense!"

After a series of denials, Binghe calmed himself down and said in a deep voice, "Young friend Ye Chen, you shouldn't speak so carelessly. My Binghe Valley has never had any dealings with the Soul Palace, let alone colluded with it, so this matter has nothing to do with my Binghe Valley!"

If this little thing gets involved, then Glacier Valley will really be doomed...

The feud between the Pill Tower and the Soul Palace has lasted for over a thousand years. Although they can maintain a superficial peace for the time being, it is only because they are wary of each other's strength.

Faced with two powerful behemoths, Ice River Valley dared not get involved; otherwise, either side could crush them like ants...

While Ye Chen was questioning Ice Venerable, both sides had already returned to the sky and resumed their tense standoff.

Moreover, due to the previous sneak attack, everyone in the Ye family camp is now clearly burning with rage, especially Dan Xuan and Cao Dan, who both belong to the five major families. Seeing that Ice River Valley had actually "colluded" with the Soul Hall, they are filled with murderous intent...

Given the relationship between the five major families and the Pill Tower, as well as the Soul Hall's practice of specifically hunting down high-level alchemists, the five major families can be said to be naturally opposed to the Soul Hall. Not to mention that their respective families have also had cases of high-level alchemists disappearing innocently in the past, which is very likely also due to the Soul Hall's treachery!

As for the Ice River Valley side, even Elder Tian Shuangzi looked at his own Valley Master with some suspicion...

Could it really have been a scheme devised by the Valley Master and the Soul Hall?

This scene left Ice Venerable feeling incredibly frustrated, with nowhere to vent his anger.

Seeing Binghe's immediate denial, Ye Chen wasn't surprised, but he still looked angry and said angrily, "If your Binghe Valley hadn't colluded with the Soul Hall, why would they have made their move at this time? It's obvious that you deliberately proposed the competition to attract attention and create an opportunity for the people from the Soul Hall in the shadows!"

"You must give me an explanation for this, or my Danta will never let this go!"

Well, in just a few words, he has already put Ice River Valley on the opposite side of the Pill Tower. If this guy continues to talk, wouldn't he have to ask the Pill Tower experts to kill Ice River Valley?

Binghe's face was extremely gloomy, and the black snowflakes around him danced even more rapidly. Even Tian Shuangzi and the others could feel the immense battle aura emanating from their Valley Master, like a flame that could erupt at any moment...

After a long silence, the Ice Venerable finally suppressed his anger and softened his tone, saying to Ye Chen, "Alright, this matter was the fault of my Ice River Valley. From today onwards, my Ice River Valley will never interfere in the matter of the Calamity Poison Body again. My Ice River Valley is also willing to compensate the Ye family for the losses caused during this period!"

When he said this, the Ice Venerable almost ground his teeth to powder.

This can be described as Glacier Valley completely bowing down to the Ye family...

Although Tian Shuangzi and Tian She, who were standing nearby, were also completely surprised that their Valley Master would choose to back down, they were all very clear that the other party was obviously trying to link Ice River Valley and Soul Palace together. If the other party really confirmed this, then Ice River Valley would really face annihilation!

Chapter 225 Earthly Fiend Hall

A desolate mountain 300 miles away from the Glacier Valley.

In the dense forest, a river several meters wide meanders through the mountains, like a jade ribbon wrapped around the giant's body.

As the sun shines, a large fish leaps out of the water, splashing water that creates a rainbow in the air...

Unfortunately, this peaceful and beautiful scene was shattered in the next moment!

Above the river, the once calm space suddenly rippled, and then a cloud of black mist surged out and fell directly into the river.

Black mist rose, and everything it touched—flowers, birds, fish, insects—lost its life force, turning into dust and dissipating into the world…

After an unknown amount of time, the previously quiet black mist suddenly began to churn, then quickly coalesced into a human figure.

"Damn it, Ye family, I'll remember this debt!"

Indeed, the figure in the black mist is the Soul Palace Protector who was seriously injured by the two, Ba Dao Venerable and Ye Chen, after their failed ambush!

The Soul Palace is the most powerful force in the Central Continent on the surface, and the only one that can be compared with it is the Pill Tower.

Unlike ordinary sects and forces, the Soul Palace has several ranks from highest to lowest: Palace Master, Deputy Palace Master, Heavenly Venerable, Elder, Protector, and Soul Envoy.

The ones who are most active in the Central Plains are the Dharma Protectors...

These people are all powerful individuals at the Dou Zong level, and they are the main force responsible for hunting souls for the Soul Hall.

The Soul Hall protector who ambushed Ye Chen was named Wu Hai. He was the highest-ranking Heavenly Protector in the Soul Hall, with strength reaching the peak of Dou Zun, second only to the Soul Hall Elders.

The conflict between the Ye family and Ice River Valley will inevitably involve alchemists, and powerful figures will certainly fall in the battle, thus drawing the attention of the Soul Hall protectors...

Originally, Protector Wu only intended to secretly hunt down some souls, something the Soul Palace had done many times before. However, when he discovered that the Ye family had produced a person with a Spirit Realm soul, a different idea instantly formed in his mind.

Even the Soul Palace doesn't easily obtain a Spirit Realm soul body.

So this Protector Wu ultimately chose to take the risk...

Unfortunately, his strength was still too weak, and he didn't expect that the kid, who was just a one-star Dou Zong, to be so vigilant. Even his full-force attack couldn't break through the opponent's defense.

"No, we must report this matter of the spirit soul to the elders in the hall as soon as possible. If we can capture this person, I will surely have accomplished a great feat, and the shopkeeper may even reward me to help me break through to the Dou Zun level!"

Thinking of this, Protector Wu disregarded his injuries and transformed into a cloud of black mist, quickly disappearing from the spot.

Besides the three Heavenly Halls that manage all affairs within the Soul Palace, there are also twenty-four Earthly Halls responsible for monitoring the entire Dou Qi Continent...

The place in the original novel where Yao Chen was imprisoned in the Lost Souls Mountain Range in the northwest of Zhongzhou was one of the Twenty-Four Earthly Fiends Halls.

The Hall Master and Deputy Hall Master of the Earthly Fiend Hall are both powerful figures at the Elder level of the Soul Hall. This Protector Wu is a protector belonging to the Earthly Fiend Hall of the Yin Demon Mountain Range in the Central Region of the Central State. Above him are a Hall Master and a Deputy Hall Master, plus two Elders, making a total of four Dou Zun level powerhouses, which can be described as terrifying strength...

Among these two Soul Hall elders, there is also Elder Qinghai, who appeared in the original work, a two-star Dou Zun level powerhouse.

Even if Ye Chen has a...

Even with bodyguards at the level of a four-star Dou Zun, if all the experts from the Yinmo Mountain Range branch were to come out, it would still be easy for them to hunt down an eighth-grade alchemist who was only at the Dou Zong level.

It was precisely for this reason that Protector Wu was in such a hurry to return to the branch hall; otherwise, once the matter spread, his merit would be lost...

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The Yinmo Mountains are located in the central region of Zhongzhou, and this place can be considered a relatively famous dangerous place in Zhongzhou.

Legend has it that many great battles took place here long ago, and countless skeletons are buried beneath the soil of that mountain range. Moreover, due to the extremely dense natural cold and dampness of this place, a thick black fog shrouds the mountain range year-round...

This thick black fog has an extremely strong corrosive effect on the soul. If a person stays inside for too long, they will be corrupted and eventually become a half-human, half-demon monster devoid of intelligence, only knowing how to kill. That is why it is called the Yin Demon.

Despite his injuries, Protector Wu spent five days finally returning to the Yin Demon Mountain Range. He immediately cast a talisman, and the thick black fog that had shrouded the mountain range opened a passage, which Protector Wu then jumped into…

The thick fog was extremely cold, and under its corrosive influence, not even a single flower or plant could survive; everywhere was filled with pitch-black stones.