Battle Through the Heavens: Starting from the Jia Ma Empire

Inside the reception room of Danta, Lin Feng gradually learned the reason for Nalan Yanran's presence after her explanation.

"Master Lin Feng, you're the only person my master and I know in Zhongzhou!"

Perhaps because she had truly devoted herself to the Flower Sect and had a deep affection for it, Nalan Yanran looked somewhat haggard at this moment.

Add to that her voluptuous curves and captivating charm, and she truly evokes pity in me.

If the lone ranger were here, he would surely make a grave mistake!

"Master received the inheritance from Granny Hua, the previous sect leader of the Flower Sect. After discussion, the elders decided that if Master Lin Feng is willing to help, the Flower Sect will forever be Master Lin Feng's friend!"

"even,"

Nalan bit her lip, and a blush suddenly appeared on her face, making people's mouths water.

"If Master Lin Feng is willing, Yanran or my master could become his partner!"

These words seemed to make her too shy. After Nalan Yanran finished speaking, she quickly lowered her head and did not dare to raise it for a long time!

Lin Feng, who had expected Nalan Yanran to offer some treasure from the Flower Sect, was stunned and at a loss for words.

Neither of them spoke, and the atmosphere suddenly became somewhat awkward.

After a long while, Nalan Yanran slowly raised her head, her haggard face showing a hint of sadness.

"Master Lin Feng, if that's not enough, Yanran is willing to be your servant, only wishing that you would save Hua Zong and Sister Yun's life!"

Looking at Nalan Yanran's pitiful appearance, Lin Feng felt a pang of emotion. This was quite different from her heroic and dashing demeanor in the Jia Ma Empire!

At the same time, he was secretly puzzled as to why Yao Lao was so low-key after his resurrection, to the point that almost no one in Zhongzhou knew about it!

If the Flower Sect knew that Yao Chen had become a half-saint, given the relationship between Fairy Qing and Yao Chen, even if they formed an alliance, they should have sought out Yao Chen first.

Actually, Lin Feng was blinded by his own involvement and underestimated his influence in Zhongzhou!

Lin Feng first truly became famous in Zhongzhou at the Pill Gathering, where he refined an eighth-grade nine-colored pill and won the championship.

As for why he achieved the four-star Dou Zun upon breakthrough, it only proves his exceptional talent. For a true powerhouse, this simply signifies potential.

They have seen too many promising talents die before they can grow up, for various reasons!

Even so, Lin Feng's talent is indeed a cut above the average person!

Only after becoming an eighth-grade nine-color alchemist did Lin Feng truly gain the right to converse with the many top experts hidden in the shadows of Zhongzhou!

After that, Lin Feng showed a very close relationship with the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan, which made many top experts see the power within him.

Even with the training of the Profound Pill Ancestor, aside from the fact that Lin Feng is indeed an outstanding junior of the Pill Tower, with his soul power reaching the Heavenly Realm and having a great chance of becoming a ninth-grade alchemist.

The power of the Ancient Dragon Clan of the Void may well be the reason why they spent time nurturing Lin Feng!

This is not because Ancestor Xuandan is snobbish. If he really wanted to cultivate the next generation of the Pill Tower, Xuan Kongzi and the others would not be weak in talent, and would not have been stuck at the eighth grade for so long!

Simply because the longer the Profound Core Ancestor is exposed to the world, the more dangerous he becomes.

The peak of the ninth-grade Xuan Dan is something that some powerful figures in the imperial clans may have coveted for many years!

Perhaps, the moment he achieves the ninth-grade Golden Core, which is the Seven-Star Dou Sheng, a colossal hand that blots out the sky will descend and capture him!

Lin Feng even secretly wondered if the Profound Pill Ancestor had long been confident of advancing to the Seven-Star Dou Sheng realm, since he was born as a Ninth-Rank Profound Pill.

It also miraculously fused with a wisp of the divine consciousness of the founder of the Pill Tower, which was the origin of a peak nine-star Dou Sheng, and perhaps contained the inheritance of his entire life!

After thousands of years of accumulation, with the aptitude of the Profound Pill Ancestor, Lin Feng did not believe that the mere threshold of Seven Star Dou Sheng would stop him!

The legendary power of the Ancient Dragon Clan of the Void was the only way that the Profound Pill Ancestor saw could escape this situation.

After all, as the son-in-law of the Ancient Dragon Clan, surely no one would disregard his dignity and forcibly devour him!

It was precisely for this reason that after the upheaval in the Flower Sect, many of the sect's elders, upon learning that Yun Yun, Nalan Yanran, and Lin Feng, a prodigy, had some connection, immediately chose Lin Feng.

This is also related to the fact that Yao Chen did not reveal that he had achieved the semi-saint realm. No one knows what this old fox was planning behind the scenes.

"Miss Nalan, there's no need for that. The Flower Sect has always been neutral, and its principles are very similar to those of the Pill Tower. If we could form an alliance with the Flower Sect, Elder Xuan would surely be overjoyed!"

Fearing that Nalan Yanran might say something even more inappropriate, Lin Feng hurriedly spoke up.

"Besides, Miss Nalan, Sect Master Yunyun, and I are all from the same hometown, so my meager contribution is nothing!"

"Thank you very much, Master Lin Feng!"

Overwhelmed with joy, Nalan Yanran burst into tears, and the weariness on her face vanished instantly.

Seeing this, Lin Feng couldn't help but sigh, "Zhang Wuji's mother was right after all!"

"Miss Nalan, since that's the case, let's go find Elder Xuan now. The alliance is of great importance. Although I'm confident that the Pill Tower won't refuse, we still need Elder Xuan's consent!"

To put Nalan Yanran at ease, Lin Feng reassured her again.

"If Elder Xuan disagrees, I will also join the Flower Sect on my own behalf. You don't need to worry about the Flower Sect's crisis."

It wasn't that Lin Feng was attracted to beauty; the original work clearly stated that the Heavenly Nether Sect behind the Demon Flower Evil Lord was in cahoots with the Soul Palace!

Since that's the case, before they truly form an alliance, Lin Feng intends to cut off one of their arms in advance!

Hearing Lin Feng's promise, Nalan Yanran felt relieved and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Without further delay, the two, led by a servant, found Xuan Kongzi, who was instructing new disciples, and explained the matter to him.

Of course, during this time, Lin Feng was inevitably surrounded by a large number of junior alchemists who were also his fans, and he had to use up some high-grade pills before he could finally break free.

"Elder Xuan, this is the reason for Miss Nalan's visit. May I ask what your intention is?"

Inside the Dan Tower's reception room, Lin Feng explained the whole story and awaited Xuan Kongzi's decision.

Lin Feng did not reveal his speculation about the Soul Palace's hidden presence. This was merely a judgment he made from a God's-eye view combined with the current situation, and he could not provide any actual evidence, although the probability that it was indeed true was extremely high.

However, Xuan Kongzi was, after all, the person in charge of the Pill Tower on the surface, and he had many things to consider. Moreover, he also vaguely knew that the Pill Tower was no match for the Soul Palace or the Soul Clan behind the Soul Palace.

Therefore, it takes a great deal of determination to make the Soul Palace take action first without provoking them!

In the original story, even Xuan Yi did not act recklessly in the matter of saving Yao Chen; he simply provided information.

As members of their respective positions, they were able to become the three giants of the Pill Tower not only because of their alchemy skills, but also because they considered the interests of the Pill Tower.

Xuan Kongzi stood on the windowsill of the hall for a long time, looking down at the crowds coming and going below. He could spot an alchemist among the hundred people on the street.

The prosperity of Saint Pill City relies on the stability maintained by the many old monsters who reside in the Little Pill Tower, as well as by a few giants like Xuan Kongzi.

It's fair to say that if it weren't for Lin Feng, he would have already politely declined Nalan Yanran's request for an alliance.

The Imperial Clan is not something the Pill Tower can contend with now. The so-called alliance that restricts the emergence of five-star Dou Sheng is nothing more than a restriction on the weak!

In fact, apart from the imperial clans, how many other five-star Dou Sheng are there in this vast Dou Qi Continent?

This was the helpless sigh that Xuan Kongzi heard from the Grand Elder when he took over the position of the leader.

"The Pill Tower can form a secret alliance with the Flower Sect, but it must not be made public. As for the Flower Sect's crisis, Lin Feng, you should handle that!"

Half an hour later, Xuan Kongzi came to his senses, looked at the two waiting people, and said this.

"Thank you very much, President Xuan Kongzi!"

"Thank you, Elder Xuan!"

Lin Feng clasped his hands in a fist salute. He knew that Xuan Kongzi had made such a decision because Nalan Yanran was brought by him, and this alliance was merely a show of support for him!

The reason why the Pill Tower maintains its transcendent status is not only because it is the holy land of alchemists on the continent, but also because it has always adhered to the principle of neutrality and has never participated in the struggle between the various forces in the Central Continent!

Imagine, if a pill made by an alchemist from an opposing force were given away for free as a ninth-grade treasure pill, who would dare to try it?

Just like many powerful figures in Zhongzhou, none of them have ever asked Elder Mu Gu to refine pills.

"There's no need for that!"

Xuan Kongzi waved his hand, indicating that Lin Feng didn't need to be polite.

"It's not just because of you. Our ancestor has also said many times since his return that the current situation is very different from the past."

Xuan Kongzi didn't say these words to Lin Feng's face, but secretly transmitted them to him. After all, it concerned the news of the Xuan Dan Ancestor, and the fewer people who knew about it, the better.

"An undercurrent has gradually swept across the Central Continent, and the power of the Pill Tower alone may not be enough to survive in this undercurrent."

"Our ancestor said that we can appropriately befriend some neutral forces!"

"Does the ancestor know something?"

Lin Feng was somewhat shocked. If he hadn't known about the Soul Clan's plan, a single Soul Palace wouldn't have been enough to make the Profound Core Ancestor take it so seriously.

Many thoughts flashed through Lin Feng's mind. This news was unexpected, as it was not even mentioned in the original work.

Unable to understand, Lin Feng decided to put aside his doubts for the time being, and his desire to become a half-saint or even a fighting saint grew stronger and stronger!

No matter how much you know, it's useless if you don't have enough strength yourself.

After giving his instructions, Xuan Kongzi disappeared from their sight to discuss with Xuan Yi Tian Leizi and many elders the changes that this alliance would bring to the Pill Tower, so that they could respond in a timely manner!

In fact, there was something else that Xuan Kongzi didn't tell Lin Feng. The Xuan Dan Ancestor had privately told everyone that Lin Feng was being groomed by him as the successor of the Pill Tower.

It's not just about being a giant; it's about being a true tower master, with the same power as the founder. Even the Little Dan Tower and he have to obey its orders!

Of course, all of this requires Lin Feng to meet his requirements, not only in terms of alchemy skills, but more importantly in terms of strength.

If Lin Feng is unable to reach the Dou Sheng realm in his lifetime, this matter will be forever sealed in the minds of many old monsters.

"Miss Nalan, since Elder Xuan has agreed, let's not delay any longer and set off now!"

"yes!"

After Lin Feng inquired about the coordinates of Nalan Yanran's Flower Sect, he waved his hand, and a spatial rift appeared before the two of them.

Looking at the spatial rift before her and sensing even a trace of its energy, Nalan Yanran felt as if she were about to be torn apart.

"As expected of Master Lin Feng, even in the Central Continent where powerful figures abound, his brilliance cannot be concealed!"

Lin Feng was well aware of her inner thoughts. After the spatial passage stabilized, he disappeared from Saint Pill City with a heart full of emotions.

Meanwhile, in a dazzling region of Zhongzhou, cheers resounded through the sky.

"Greetings, Pavilion Master!"

"Greetings, Venerable Medicine Master!"

The disciples of Starfall Pavilion were filled with fervor. How could they not be overjoyed that their Pavilion Master, Yao Chen, the former number one alchemist on the continent, had returned after disappearing for many years?

On the square, Yao Chen, a middle-aged man with an elegant appearance but for some reason still sporting a head of white hair, watched this scene with a hint of satisfaction in his expression.

Feng Xian, standing to the side, was overjoyed. The Starfall Pavilion's guardian needle had finally returned today!

He single-handedly supported the vast Starfall Pavilion; who could know the pressure he was under? Now that old fellow Yao Chen has returned, he, a mere four or five-star Dou Zun, can naturally put his mind at ease.

Moreover, while others might not know, he was aware that this old fellow had achieved the rank of half-saint.

Now, he should be respectfully called the Sage of Medicine!

"Old Phoenix, you've truly suffered these past years. Once I've familiarized myself with this body, I'll head to the Beast Realm to retrieve an opportunity for you!"

"Old friend, there's no need for such formalities between us. If it weren't for you back then, I, Feng Xian, would have been dead long ago. Where would I be today, the renowned Venerable Feng of Zhongzhou?"

The two looked at each other, and after a long while, they both burst into laughter.

Seeing this, many disciples of the Starfall Pavilion, though unaware of its meaning, cheered even louder.

With the Starfall Pavilion of the Medicine Venerable, it completely surpasses the level of the Four Directions Pavilion and can be compared to the Three Valleys or even the Two Sects!

The title of the number one alchemist on the continent is not only about alchemy skills, but also about an extremely terrifying appeal!

Even Lin Feng, who had mastered the eighth-grade nine-colored pill at the Pill Gathering, could not compare to this, since he had not refined any pills for others since the end of the Pill Gathering.

Before this, the only person he had met was Venerable Cangmo from the Loose Cultivator Alliance!

Before being betrayed by Han Feng, that traitor, Yao Chen had made the acquaintance of many powerful figures.

If these people were to attack the Soul Palace, with Yao Chen leading the way, many people would likely respond.

This is different from saving him in the original story. At that time, Yao Chen might have been exhausted and even if he came back, he might not be able to recover.

Under such circumstances, only someone as unburdened as the Iron Sword Venerable would risk his life to save him!

"Old man, now that you've reached the Half-Saint realm, have you finally broken free from the Ninth Rank that has bound you for so many years?"

After the disciples left, the moment they returned to the main hall, Feng Xian couldn't contain his excitement and asked.

When Mu Qingluan heard that Yao Chen had achieved the semi-saint realm, she was already extremely shocked, let alone the fact that he later became a ninth-grade alchemist.

As a major clan in the Beast Realm, even if the Heavenly Phoenix Clan cannot compare to the Heavenly Demon Phoenix, a super overlord of the Beast Realm, it can still be described as overwhelming compared to other races.

Within the Beast Realm, there are very few races comparable to the Heavenly Phoenix Clan!

Although it is not explicitly stated in the original work, judging from various signs, there must be an existence in the clan that is comparable to a Transcendent Battle Venerable or even a Half-Saint.

Of course, without a true Dou Sheng level expert, one will forever be suppressed by the three supreme overlords of the Beast Domain.

The ninth-grade alchemist that her master mentioned later was even more beyond Mu Qingluan's imagination.

If the Heavenly Phoenix Clan only needs to show respect to a semi-saint level expert, then the power of a ninth-grade alchemist is enough to easily annihilate the Heavenly Phoenix Clan!

Even true Dou Sheng powerhouses have a great desire for the pills refined by a ninth-grade alchemist.

If at this moment, this esteemed alchemist were to propose to annihilate a family without a Dou Sheng expert, how could a Dou Sheng who needs a favor refuse such a trivial matter?

"Hahaha, old man, it was just luck!"

If Lin Feng were here, he would surely realize the truth and exclaim.

"With your thick eyebrows and big eyes, it turns out you're from the same lineage as your master! So you're the one who passed down the title of 'Lucky Guy'!"

"Ha ha ha ha."

Upon hearing Yao Chen's confirmation, Feng Xian could no longer contain his joy. He looked up to the sky and laughed, expressing his happiness.

Seeing this, Yao Chen didn't stop it. Feng Xian, that old guy, has indeed worked hard all these years.

After a long while, Feng Xian gradually calmed down his surging emotions and revealed a look of doubt.

"Old man, now that you've become a Medicine Saint, why don't you announce it to the Central Continent or even the entire Dou Qi Continent?"

Feng Xian looked slightly puzzled. Logically speaking, revealing his identity as a ninth-grade alchemist should have been more advantageous, right?

"Old man, you have no idea!"

Yao Chen slowly walked forward a few steps, arrived at the door, looked up at the dense starlight above the Starfall Pavilion, and murmured.

"Back in the Little Pill Tower, I vaguely learned that an undercurrent was gradually sweeping towards the Central Plains."

"With my mere half-saint realm and alchemy skills at the initial ninth-grade level, I have no confidence in preserving myself under such earth-shattering waves!"

"Revealing the ninth-grade alchemy technique and the half-saint realm at this time will be entirely detrimental to the Starfall Pavilion!"

"Therefore, all we need to do is announce my return to the public!"

After Yao Chen finished speaking, Feng Xian, Xiao Yan, and Mu Qingluan, who were listening nearby, were all deeply moved.

"Even Yao Chen, the Medicine Saint and a ninth-grade alchemist, isn't confident he can withstand this crisis?"

"Old man, since you've put it that way, you must have a plan in mind. Just tell me!"

At this moment, Feng Xian suddenly became calm, as if he remembered more than a hundred years ago when the two of them supported each other and gradually grew Xingyun Pavilion into the behemoth it is today.

"Hahaha, old man, you really do understand me best!"

Yao Chen laughed heartily, then revealed his plan, uttering two words as he slightly opened his mouth.

"Form an alliance!"

"An alliance? What do you mean, old man?"

After pondering for a while, Feng Xian said as if he had gained some insight.

"That's right. Although we don't know where the crisis mentioned by those old monsters inside the Little Pill Tower comes from, forming an alliance to strengthen our own power will certainly give us a better chance of surviving this crisis than if the Starfall Pavilion were alone!"

"I believe we should form an alliance with relatively neutral forces such as the Pill Tower, the Flower Sect, and the Sound Valley Burning Flame Valley!"

Aside from the Soul Hall, which is universally hated in Zhongzhou, the Heavenly Nether Sect is hated because it is neither entirely righteous nor entirely evil, while the Ice Valley has closed its gates for unknown reasons.

As for the other three forces within the Four Directions Pavilion, Yao Chen did not mention them, and even Feng Xian ignored them.

Even if Yao Chen hadn't recovered, Xiao Yan and Feng Xian alone were enough to annihilate the remaining three pavilions. Such forces were not qualified to form an alliance with the current Starfall Pavilion!

After Yao Chen returned, Feng Xian even considered canceling the Four Directions Pavilion Grand Competition, which had been going on for many years, to avoid damaging the reputation of the Starfall Pavilion.

"This matter is extremely important, and I intend to handle it personally!"

Afterwards, Yao Chen and Feng Xian discussed the alliance several times before Yao Chen took action.

His first stop was the most important partner in this alliance—Danta!

Xiao Yan stayed at the Starfall Pavilion, where he improved his alchemy skills and quietly enhanced his strength in order to deal with the crisis his teacher had mentioned!

In an unknown region of the Central Plains, inside a vast hall, the Demon Flower Evil Lord, who had brought great trouble to the Flower Sect, stood in the very center of the hall, discussing matters with the old man above.

"Demon Flower Evil Lord, this time you will definitely join forces with Hua Jin to take down the Flower Sect. An undercurrent has already swept through the Central Plains, and even the Ancestor is somewhat afraid."

"The only way forward now is to unite the forces of the Heavenly Nether Sect and the Jade Flower Sect. Only then is there a sliver of hope to survive in this impending chaos. Do you understand?"

"The demon flower understands!"

The Demon Flower Evil Lord clasped his hands in a fist salute, but the shock in his eyes was hard to suppress.

As a prodigy of the Tianming Sect, and being secretly groomed as the next sect leader, the Demon Flower Evil Lord naturally knew just how powerful his ancestor was!

A semi-saint level expert!

He wasn't even an ordinary half-saint; long before he was born, the ancestor was already a slightly influential figure in the Central Plains.

Even such powerful figures need alliances; are they not entirely confident of surviving this crisis?

When the Demon Flower Evil Lord looked up again, ready to ask a question, the figure above the hall had already disappeared.

Seeing this, he could only suppress his doubts, wave his hand, and a spatial passage opened up, heading towards the Flower Sect.

"It seems the plan needs to be moved up, Yunyun. I hope you won't be so ungrateful this time!"

"Otherwise, even if you manage to capture my heart again, don't blame me for being ruthless and destroying your beauty!"

Inside a secret chamber deep within the territory of the Tianming Sect, a thick black mist undulated wildly, occasionally accompanied by eerie laughter that sent chills down one's spine.

Hehehe

(End of this chapter)