Battle Through the Heavens: Starting from the Jia Ma Empire

Beneath the swirling waterfall, ancient giant trees stand lush and verdant, and it seems that many extinct ancient creatures can be found here.

This is the territory of Xiong Zhan, the king of the Pill Realm!

"Master Lin Feng, this is a spiritual fruit that has grown for over a thousand years. It was left to me by my ancestors. Please enjoy it!"

The majestic and imposing Bear King in the outside world was now respectfully introducing a spiritual creature to a human. If the many magical beasts of the Pill Realm were to see this, they would surely be dumbfounded.

However, if they could sense the immense energy deep within Lin Feng's body, they would lower their proud heads, just like Xiong Zhan.

"Okay, Xiong Zhan, go and find the medicinal herbs on this list, and then I'll take half of your collection!"

Lin Feng casually tossed out his task list and stated his requirements.

"If your collection satisfies me, I might be able to introduce you to the Ancient Dragon Clan of the Void!"

"What!?"

Xiong Zhan's face was filled with horror, because he possessed a trace of the bloodline of the Primordial Dragon Bear, which was a branch of the Primordial Void Dragon.

Only he knew how heavy Lin Feng's promise was!

"Master Lin Feng, I, Old Xiong, am begging you to allow me, Old Xiong, to be recognized as a member of your family!"

Not only was he able to leave this damned Pill Realm, but he could also trace the main lineage of his bloodline. Xiong Zhan felt that today was truly his lucky day!

"That depends on your performance!"

"Master, please rest here for a moment. I, Old Xiong, will be right back!"

After Lin Feng nodded, Xiong Zhan could no longer contain his excitement and tore through the void to find the spiritual medicine that Lin Feng needed.

Lin Feng slowly got up and went into Xiong Zhan's cave, where he collected the top-grade spiritual herbs that were rarely seen in the outside world and had even become extinct!

When he touched several pieces of jade that looked like emeralds, Lin Feng slowed down and gently examined them in his hands.

"Gastrodia Jadeite Essence? These few pieces are enough to exchange one for the Earth Core Soul Essence with Xiao Yan, and the rest will be sufficient for Cai Lin and the others to advance their soul power to the Spirit Realm!"

Lin Feng pinched his chin, a hint of regret in his eyes.

"Unfortunately, my soul power has already reached the peak of the Spirit Realm. Even if I were to refine it into a Spirit Elixir, its effect on me would only be to slightly increase my spiritual energy!"

"Fortunately, there are still two enormous masses of soul essence that I can absorb!"

Thinking of the two primordial souls suppressed within his soul sea, a fiery glint flashed in Lin Feng's eyes.

"I wonder if, after fully absorbing it, I can reach the Heavenly Realm Soul level!"

"That's the most important requirement for becoming a ninth-grade alchemist!"

"Boy, hand over the Heavenly Spirit Jade Vine you possess!"

In a mountain range somewhere in the Pill Realm, Xiong Zhan stared coldly at a young man surrounded by five or six-colored flames not far ahead, his eyes flashing with killing intent from time to time!

"This spiritual herb is an unclaimed possession in the world of alchemy. Once it's in my hands, Xiao Yan, there's no reason for it to be forcibly taken!"

Looking at the terrifyingly powerful expert who exuded the aura of a Dou Zun, Xiao Yan wondered why he dared to risk being killed to make a move.

However, he was in no mood to think too much at the moment, and he unleashed the Heavenly Fire Three Transformations he had obtained from the Burning Flame Valley.

"The Three Mysterious Transformations of Heavenly Fire!"

"First Transformation, Bone Spirit Transformation!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Yan's aura, which was at the level of an eight-star Dou Zong, instantly swelled to the peak level of a nine-star Dou Zong.

"The second change: the change in the heart of the sea!"

"The Third Transformation: The Fallen Heart Flame Transformation!"

Knowing the vast difference between a Dou Zong and a Dou Zun, Xiao Yan instantly unleashed the next two transformations, his aura breaking through the terrifying barrier and reaching the peak of a one-star Dou Zun.

Upon seeing this, Xiong Zhan narrowed his eyes slightly, but his aura became even more ferocious.

Xiao Yan, on the other hand, was increasingly puzzled. In terms of energy alone, the Heavenly Spirit Jade Vine was not a particularly powerful spiritual object. What use did the Bear Lord have for it?

"Human brat, under normal circumstances, I, Old Bear, would let you off easy!"

Xiong Zhan's voice grew lower and hoarse, and his aura became increasingly violent, causing the surrounding天地能量 (heaven and earth energy) to surge violently.

"However, this spiritual herb is one of Master Lin Feng's tasks. Today, even if it means serious injury, Old Bear will obtain it!"

"What?"

"Lord Xiong, wait a minute. Is this what you mean by Master Lin Feng?"

Xiao Yan hurriedly took out a portrait from his storage ring; it was the image of Lin Feng that he had obtained from the Han family.

Ever since Lin Feng advanced to the four-star Dou Zun realm in Saint Pill City in a single day, all the major and minor forces in the Central Continent have been copying his portrait so that their spoiled young masters would know it, lest it bring great disaster upon their families.

"Who are you to Master Lin Feng?"

Upon seeing the portrait, Xiong Zhan realized something was amiss.

"The Master Lin Feng you speak of is indeed my senior brother!"

After noticing the respect this powerful figure showed Lin Feng, Xiao Yan had a vague idea of ​​what was going on.

"Turns out we're family! It's true what they say, 'No fight, no friendship'!"

Xiong Zhan almost got into a fight with Master Lin Feng's junior brother, and his heart skipped a beat, but fortunately the misunderstanding was cleared up.

"this,"

"Lord Xiong, you may simply call me Xiao Yan!"

"Young friend Xiao Yan, please come with me, Old Bear, to my cave so I can apologize!"

"You're too kind, Lord Xiong!"

Saying this, Xiao Yan followed Xiong Zhan's steps, also extremely curious about the territory of the Pill Realm King.

Two figures sped off towards Xiong Zhan's territory, one after the other. At the speed of a Dou Zun, they arrived at their destination in less than a quarter of an hour.

"Junior Brother Xiao Yan, you've arrived!"

Upon seeing the arrival of the two, Lin Feng, who was using his soul power to perceive the operating principles of the Pill Realm with his hands behind his back, slowly turned around, looked at the two coming towards him, and revealed a smile.

This Pill Realm truly lives up to its reputation as a small world created by the founder of the Pill Tower, especially now that it is on the verge of destruction and its space has become extremely unstable.

This allowed Lin Feng to easily observe the principles of its internal operation. In just a quarter of an hour, his understanding of space was elevated to a new dimension.

If compared to the inheritance left in the essence blood of the old dragon emperor, it even reached the level of enlightenment that a typical ancient dragon clan member would have when they were at the third or fourth level of Dou Zun realm.

If Lin Feng were to seclude himself here for a year or two, and combine that with the spatial insights he gained from refining the Dragon Emperor's essence blood, perhaps his mastery of space could reach the level of a peak ninth-level Dou Zun.

Of course, Lin Feng wouldn't be so unwise. Putting aside the fact that the Creation Saint's ruins were about to open, he had to go and find the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit for Zi Yan.

Even if he were to refine pills outside, just by relying on those numerous pill lightnings, his cultivation level would increase by an unknown amount over a year!

With a higher level of fighting spirit, one will surely be able to comprehend the essence of space more quickly.

"Senior Brother Lin Feng, you're living too comfortably!"

Looking at Lin Feng, who was dressed in luxurious clothes, and the still warm spiritual tea on the stone table in front of him, which was filled with the fragrance of spiritual energy, one could see that he was dressed in luxurious clothes.

Even his soul, which had reached the pinnacle of the mortal realm, felt a slight boost after taking a whiff of it.

Thinking about himself again, Xiao Yan couldn't help but feel a pang of bitterness in his heart.

"Comparing yourself to others really is infuriating!"

"Senior Brother Lin Feng, do you have any Gastrodia Jadeite Essence here?"

He shook his head, trying to shake off the bitterness in his mind. Senior Brother Lin Feng had always been stronger than him, but he had always been trying to catch up.

"Bear Lord happens to have a few in his collection. Would you like some?"

Lin Feng took out a piece of Tianma Jadeite Essence from his storage ring and tossed it directly to Xiao Yan.

"If I'm not mistaken, you probably want to prepare the Spirit Elixir to advance to the Spirit Realm Soul stage, right?"

Although it was a question, Lin Feng spoke with certainty.

"Senior Brother Lin Feng is right. I do want to advance my Soul Realm in this Pill Realm. Only in this way can I advance to the top ten in the third round of the competition!"

Thinking of the information his master's wife in black had given him, a fiery glint appeared in Xiao Yan's eyes.

"This Tianma Jade Essence is yours. In exchange, give me the Earth Core Soul Essence left over after you've prepared the Elixir of Elixir; I have other uses for it!"

Although he was puzzled as to why his senior brother Lin Feng, who had already reached the Spirit Realm, wanted to prepare the Pill Spirit Elixir again, Xiao Yan did not refuse.

He took out the Earth Core Soul Essence from his storage ring, took out the portion he needed, and then handed the rest to Lin Feng.

"Lord Bear, we'll need to borrow your cave dwelling for a while!"

Seeing Xiao Yan clasping his hands in greeting, Xiong Zhan quickly waved his hand, indicating that it was fine to do as he pleased!

Although he wasn't an alchemist, he learned from their conversation that Xiao Yan was about to break through to the eighth-grade alchemist level, and therefore deserved a certain level of respect.

Moreover, even disregarding alchemy skills, their combat prowess is no less than his!

Watching Xiao Yan step into the cave, Lin Feng didn't have any particular thoughts. Instead, he continued drinking with Xiong Zhan in front of the waterfall, while simultaneously trying to understand the laws of the Pill Realm.

Time passed slowly, and on this day, the resounding voice of the Grand Elder of the Pill Tower began to echo in the sky above the Pill Realm.

"Attention all participants! Today is the last day of the second round of assessments. All participants who have not yet completed their tasks must finish them as soon as possible and return to the plaza to confirm their advancement to the third round!"

The voice of the Grand Elder Qiu Ling echoed three times in the sky above the Pill Realm before slowly fading away.

Our lucky Xiao Yan seemed to know that his lucky opportunity had arrived, and a powerful soul fluctuation suddenly came from his secluded cave.

"Buzz"

The invisible power of the soul transformed into waves of light, sweeping outwards in all directions. Even Xiong Zhan had a solemn expression at this moment.

Of course, this initial level of spiritual power was nothing to Lin Feng.

"Junior Brother Xiao Yan, the second round of the assessment will be over in one hour!"

Seeing Xiao Yan standing in the sky, seemingly sensing the different souls in the spiritual realm, Lin Feng couldn't help but interrupt his spellcasting!

Xiao Yan looked a little embarrassed. It was just his habit; although it wasn't intentional, he always liked to make a grand entrance, even though his senior brother Lin Feng was more like the protagonist in the story.

"Lord Xiong, the Holy Pill City is currently hosting the continent-wide alchemist gathering, and the defenses are quite tight. Although, given my status, it wouldn't be impossible for me to take you out directly."

Lin Feng waved to Xiao Yan, signaling him to stabilize his cultivation level as soon as possible, then turned to Xiong Zhan and explained.

"Although the Ancient Dragon Clan of the Void is currently in Saint Pill City, they do not wish to spread news of their emergence. I can only take you out after the Grand Assembly!"

"Just remember, Master Lin Feng. As long as I can return to the Dragon Clan, I, Old Bear, am willing to wait a few more years!"

Despite his rugged appearance, Xiong Zhan seemed to be completely at Lin Feng's mercy, and his thick eyebrows and large eyes were filled with longing to return to the ancient dragon clan.

"In that case, Lord Xiong, just wait for my message!"

As soon as they finished speaking, Lin Feng and Xiao Yan, who had already emerged from seclusion, did not linger any longer. They drew a spatial wormhole, leading directly to the outside world!

Hundreds of thousands of spectators waited for a long time around the square in Saint-Dan City, but showed no impatience whatsoever.

In fact, as time went on, the atmosphere here became increasingly noisy.

People have been paying close attention from the very first round, and they can tell how difficult this competition is from the alchemists who are eliminated.

When the thousands of alchemists who had passed the second round of tests appeared together, the discussion reached its peak, with the noise resounding throughout the heavens and shaking the nine heavens!

Above the plaza, countless stone platforms have risen and floated in mid-air, each isolated to prevent interference from the outside world.

"quiet!"

After the numerous alchemists appeared, Xuan Kongzi, who was on the high platform, gave a soft shout, and the aura of a peak ninth-level Dou Zun was revealed, instantly silencing the huge plaza.

Hundreds of thousands of eyes were fixed on Xuan Kongzi on the high platform. Faced with this situation, those who were not mentally strong would find it extremely difficult to even speak.

"Having gone through the first two rounds of selection, the remaining alchemists are undoubtedly among the most elite and powerful in the entire continent!"

Xuan Kongzi first expressed his approval to the thousands of alchemists in the audience, then his expression turned serious.

"However, the third round of assessment will truly test a pharmacist's alchemy skills!"

Xuan Kongzi suddenly raised his right hand, a fanatical look on his face.

"Next, please display the most powerful alchemy skills you have ever possessed, and use the thunderous roar of your alchemy to determine who will be crowned the continent's greatest alchemist of the past thirty years!"

"Now, I hereby declare the Dan Tournament officially open!"

"boom"

As soon as Xuan Kongzi finished speaking, the entire venue erupted in a frenzy. The roars of hundreds of thousands of spectators shook the heavens, and even the thousands of participating alchemists could hardly contain themselves, their excitement overflowing!

"Swish, swish, swish"

Thousands of alchemists displayed their unique abilities, some revealing colorful battle aura wings, others walking in the air, and some even leaping directly onto the stone platform they had chosen.

Thousands of beams of light flew across the sky simultaneously, a scene that was a highlight of the Pill Gathering. Many business experts took out their recording stones to capture the moment.

(End of this chapter)