Battle Through the Heavens: Starting from the Jia Ma Empire

"Boom!"

Dark clouds gathered towards this place, thunder rolled and rolled, obscuring the sky, and lightning snakes danced wildly from time to time, with huge roars resounding throughout the heavens and earth.

"This is Lin Feng's third time refining an eighth-grade pill. The highest he achieved the previous two times was only three-colored pill lightning. I wonder if he will be able to break through this time!"

In a corner of the Little Dan Tower, a large group of elderly men with white hair, some in gray robes and others in white robes, gathered together, all gazing at the dark sky in the distance and discussing amongst themselves.

"Xuan Kongzi, you've given Lin Feng the most lessons. In your opinion, will Lin Feng be able to refine an eighth-grade, three-colored pill this time?"

As expected of Hou Laoguai, while others were speculating, he looked directly at Xuan Kongzi beside him.

"Lin Feng's talent is beyond comprehension, far exceeding my expectations. I dare not make any rash judgments!"

"Hmph! In my opinion, Lin Feng will definitely be able to refine an eighth-grade three-colored pill, or even an eighth-grade four-colored one!"

"Oh, Old Monster Hou, you're so confident, do you perhaps know some inside information?"

Seeing how confident Hou Laoguai was, many of the elders also showed a hint of interest.

"Old Master Hou, how about we make this a wager? You be the bookmaker, and if this junior, Lin Feng, can refine an eighth-grade four-colored pill, we'll each give you an eighth-grade seven-colored pill. Do you dare to accept?"

Among the crowd, an old man who seemed to have some conflict with Hou Laoguai saw him get the short end of the stick and immediately laughed.

"I only said there would be an opportunity; don't even think about provoking me!"

"Oh, you're not scared, are you!?"

"Old Li, let's make a big bet. If Lin Feng can refine an eighth-grade four-colored pill, you'll give me an eighth-grade nine-colored pill, how about it?"

"If I lose, I will give you an eighth-grade, eight-colored pill!"

"How can you open a sale like this? This isn't fair!"

Old Li was clearly bewildered by Old Hou's logic. You must know that once a pill reaches the eighth grade, the energy and spiritual energy contained in the pill change drastically with each grade increase!

Although the difference between eight-color and nine-color pills may seem small, if they were auctioned off, the value of one eight-color pill of grade eight would be comparable to three or even four eight-color pills of grade eight.

"Fine, don't gamble then. Stop yelling. I knew you were a coward, you old devil. Don't disturb my viewing of the alchemy!"

When Hou Laoguai saw that Li Laogui was indeed as stingy as he had imagined, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"Thank goodness! If Old Li had really gambled, I would have suffered a huge loss!"

Just as Hou Laoguai was feeling somewhat fortunate, a voice rang out, plunging him into the abyss.

"Old Li, isn't this a clear win for you? What, with such a seemingly invincible situation, you're not planning to back down, are you?"

At this moment, Xuan Kongzi, who had been watching the show from the sidelines, spoke up. He had somehow gotten to Li Laogui's side, his eyes filled with an inscrutable expression.

"Yes, Old Li, as long as you place your bet, I'll go with you. Why not take those free eight-colored pills?"

"I'm also somewhat interested!"

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Seeing this, Old Master Hou was so angry he wanted to vomit blood. He had only been talking nonsense. If so many people had actually bet against him, he would have lost everything!

"Old Master Hou, bet boldly with them! I know Lin Feng has a secret method this time; he can definitely refine the four-colored pill!"

Just as Hou Laoguai was pondering how to escape, a familiar voice transmission suddenly appeared in his mind. It was Xuan Kongzi, who had just started the disturbance.

"Hmph! Fine, let's bet! Today I'll show you what true arrogance and genius alchemist status are!"

It can only be said that Old Monster Hou is a shrewd person. After receiving Xuan Kongzi's guarantee, he even gritted his teeth and said fiercely.

"Fine, then I'll take your bet. Just wait and see what happens!"

Encouraged by the crowd, Li Laogui, who usually only liked to talk big, also became more assertive. After all, it was just an eight-colored pill, which was nothing to him.

The elders who can enter the Small Pill Tower are at least alchemy masters of the seventh rank or above, and if they can win the bet, even a nine-colored pill is extremely difficult for them.

Even alchemists who have refined nine-colored pills several times cannot guarantee success every time. Moreover, spiritual herbs that can refine nine-colored pills are rare even in the Small Pill Tower!

"I'll take a gamble too!"

"How could I miss out on something this interesting!"

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In the blink of an eye, the nearby elders were all on the opposite side of Hou Laoguai. Even though he had received Xuan Kongzi's guarantee, Hou Laoguai could not suppress the cold sweat on his face!

"If we lose, I'll have to spend a hundred years searching for and refining elixirs!"

"I'm on Hou Laoguai's side. As Lin Feng's mentor, even if the chances are slim, I still have to support him!"

Just then, Xuan Kongzi joined as promised, which relieved Old Monster Hou!

"Well said. In that case, I'll give this junior some support!"

Just then, an old man dressed in hemp clothing suddenly appeared on the spot. Even though everyone was at the peak of Dou Zun, and some had even become half-saints, they did not notice him!

"Elder!"

"Old Freak Lin!"

"Haha, I won't participate in your bet. However, if this junior, Lin Feng, can refine an eighth-grade five-colored pill, I can gift him a separate eighth-grade nine-colored pill for his daily observation and learning!"

"Then, Xuan Kongzi would like to express his gratitude to the Grand Elder for his kindness towards Lin Feng!"

Unexpectedly, the Grand Elder would also participate in their game. You must know that he is one of the few remaining ninth-grade alchemy masters in the Pill Tower, and even a two-star Dou Sheng powerhouse. He usually spends his time cultivating.

Even they haven't seen him for a long time!

"This can be considered my way of nurturing the younger generation. Unfortunately, my talent is limited, and I cannot reach the heights of my predecessors! Now that the Pill Tower has no new ninth-grade alchemists, I can only do my best to improve myself!"

"Elder!"

Upon hearing Lin Laoguai's words, many of the elders looked ashamed.

Despite being known as alchemy masters in the outside world and being treated with arrogance before going out, they are still respected by others.

However, as they gradually came into contact with the hidden forces on the mainland, they all realized that reaching the ninth rank was just a joke!

Just as cultivators of Dou Qi cannot reach the Dou Sheng realm, they do not even have the qualifications to receive an invitation to enter the ancient realm in front of the ancient imperial clans!

"Alright! I also know the requirements for the Ninth Rank. The Soul Heaven Realm and the Half-Saint Realm are insurmountable barriers for cultivators in the world. I only managed to overcome them through the accumulation of time!"

"but,"

Old Monster Lin slowly turned around, looking at the rolling thunderclouds in the distance. At this moment, they had accumulated to their limit and had even begun to show a second color. A hint of anticipation appeared in his eyes.

"If it were this talented young talent, perhaps he could quickly obliterate this insurmountable barrier!"

"boom"

The lightning bolts raged wildly across the sky, colliding with each other and creating tremendous sounds, as if Thor was wielding a heavy hammer, tearing even space itself apart wherever they passed!

"The third color has appeared!"

Suddenly, Li Laogui, who had been watching intently, spoke up, pulling everyone back from their reverie about the ninth-grade realm!

Everyone hurriedly looked towards the thunderclouds and were astonished to see that blue, silver, and red colors had appeared above the rolling thunderclouds.

However, compared to the first two colors, the last red color was noticeably thinner, as if it were underdeveloped, and its size was only half that of the first two colors.

"It seems that Lin Feng's pills this time will only go up to three colors!"

Old Monster Lin sighed with regret and was about to leave when, at that moment, an astonishing dragon's might suddenly appeared in the distance.

"What does this feeling mean?"

"I never expected that the hidden seed I planted so casually would actually work. It seems I must go all out for this final alchemy attempt!"

"After all, it might be difficult to dedicate myself to alchemy so wholeheartedly in the future!"

Thinking of this, Lin Feng's hands moved swiftly, forming hand seals—something he hadn't done in a long time!

Lin Feng extracted a wisp of the Dragon Emperor's essence blood, which, under the scorching heat of the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame, slowly fused into the pill in front of him.

At the same time, the thunderclouds in the sky, which had stopped changing and were just churning and waiting for the earth-shattering thunder to descend, began to change again.

The red cloud, which was originally only the same size as the other red clouds, collided rapidly like an inflating balloon and instantly reached the same size as the other two colors.

"The cloud formation is still changing so drastically. Could it be that Lin Feng is really going to refine an eighth-grade, four-colored pill?"

Among the crowd, an ordinary-looking old man looked at the rapidly churning thunderclouds, his tone becoming increasingly uncertain.

"boom"

Suddenly, the massive thunderclouds collided violently, and then, after the colors of blue, silver, and red, a dazzling golden hue appeared once more.

"The fourth color!"

"Lin Feng's talent is truly terrifying!"

Looking at the golden hue appearing in the distant sky, the four colors intermingled, it seemed to dispel the predicament in the Pill Tower.

"Within two hundred years, this child has the potential to reach the ninth rank!"

Old Man Lin was somewhat gratified and made his own judgment.

"What!?"

As soon as Old Man Lin finished speaking, many elders exclaimed in shock. They knew that this man was a ninth-grade treasure pill master and a two-star Dou Sheng expert!

Aside from the Ancestor, he is currently the strongest entity in the Pill Tower, and he is the Pill Tower's Sea-Suppressing Divine Needle!

If the outside world were to learn of Old Monster Lin's prediction, not only the Pill Tower, but the entire Central Continent, and even the entire Dou Qi Continent, would be thrown into turmoil!

Even the seven ancient imperial clans would treat a ninth-grade alchemy master with respect!

Not to mention a young ninth-grade alchemist master like Lin Feng. Even if he lived for another two hundred years, he would only be a little over two hundred years old. Compared to the long lifespan of a half-saint, he would not even be an adult yet!

Even the Soul Clan, secretly plotting evil schemes, would sincerely accept Lin Feng if he wished. In short, if Lin Feng were willing, he would have no worries whatsoever on the Dou Qi Continent! (End of Chapter)