Battle Through the Heavens: Starting from the Jia Ma Empire

Chapter 50 Opportunity

Lin Feng kept Fa Ma's teachings in mind, closed his eyes again to adjust, and then suddenly opened them, divine light shooting out from them.

"Bang!"

The same medicinal materials and the same refining methods were used, but the steps were slightly different this time. Unless someone who is well-versed in pharmacology is present, they would not be able to detect it.

Fa Ma, who had been observing intently, stroked his beard slightly, nodded almost imperceptibly, and sighed inwardly, "This child is teachable!"

While refining pills, Lin Feng focused his perception entirely on the medicine cauldron, manipulating the medicinal herbs to gradually transform into the energy clusters or powders needed for fusion.

The second time he refined the alchemy, Lin Feng's technique was noticeably more skilled. While it wasn't quite as smooth as a flowing stream, it was still at the average level of a fifth-grade alchemist.

Although he failed once and suffered a setback, under Fa Ma's guidance, Lin Feng has adjusted his mindset and is no longer affected.

Once all the medicinal herbs had been prepared, Lin Feng's mind focused. "Finally, we've reached this step again!"

The soul force increased its supply, tightly enveloping the ever-surging, burning azure flames, and firmly surrounding the three clusters of energy at the very center.

Having learned from his previous experience, Lin Feng did not rush things this time, but continued to nurture the energy cluster.

The external flames seem capable of burning a person to ashes, while the internal energy clusters are lush and vibrant. This is the wonder of alchemy, and the fundamental requirement for alchemists to possess strong soul power.

Those with weak soul power may not be able to detect changes in the flames if they are not careful, and the elixir that is about to be condensed will turn into an explosion. Many alchemists, whether they are new to the field or have been in the industry for a long time, have more or less had records of exploding their cauldrons, but they do not tell outsiders.

"Zzzzz."

Once the energy cluster inside the medicine cauldron had been warmed to a certain degree, Lin Feng suddenly changed his demeanor. His battle qi surged forth, and the flames rapidly heated up. Even the medicine cauldron turned slightly red, seemingly unable to withstand the extreme heat.

Soul power surged forth in large gusts, firmly controlling the seemingly unbridled flames and directing them to pounce on the energy cluster that had already solidified into a single entity.

"Thump"

A continuous rumbling sound rang out from inside the medicine cauldron, followed by a strange light that appeared before Lin Feng's eyes, accompanied by an extremely rich and exotic fragrance that made Lin Feng and Fa Ma's spirits lift.

"Hahaha, Lin Feng, if I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I would never have imagined that the Jia Ma Empire would have such a top genius as you." Fa Ma stroked his beard repeatedly, his face flushed with excitement, no longer displaying the composure and calmness of the Alchemist Guild President.

At eighteen years old, Lin Feng is a fifth-grade alchemist and a peak Dou Ling expert. As long as he doesn't die young, Fa Ma believes that becoming a Dou Zong is a certainty, and he might even have a sliver of a chance to glimpse the legendary Dou Zun realm.

For the Jia Ma Empire, the Dou Zun was not a mysterious figure who appeared only briefly, but a legendary being. Apart from Yun Potian from a few hundred years ago, there was absolutely no information about him.

And I myself have the honor of having nurtured a prodigy who has the potential to become a Dou Zun powerhouse in the future. How fortunate I am!

At this moment, as the pill took shape, a tangible energy ripple suddenly appeared above the Alchemist Guild, radiating outwards from the guild.

Along with this, a fragrance of cinnabar, shimmering with a strange glow, spread continuously with the ripples. When inhaled by passersby, it invigorated their spirits after a long day.

Of course, no strange phenomenon of the elixir causing bones to spring back to their original color occurred, since it was only a fifth-grade elixir.

However, according to a well-informed passerby, the legendary ninth-grade elixir does indeed have such powerful effects.

This drew scorn and laughter from those around him. How dare an old fellow who was merely a cultivator spout nonsense about ninth-grade pills? The old man kept uttering phrases like "physician, alchemy apprentice," and "alchemist's notes," which only made the crowd laugh more.

Ignoring the self-amusement of these low-level cultivators, the leaders of the major powers in the capital of Jiama all reacted as soon as the strange fragrance was released.

In front of a huge artificial lake in the Gama royal palace, an old man was discussing the empire's situation with a young woman, but they stopped as soon as the fragrance of the elixir wafted out.

"That old fellow Fa Ma is quite the attention-grabber. Every time he produces a fifth-grade pill, the entire capital city takes notice."

Lying on the rocking chair, Jia Xingtian sighed, but his eyes didn't change much. He was already used to the fragrance of pills eight or ten times a year.

However, after noticing Yao Ye's thoughtful expression, Jia Xingtian found it strange.

"Night, is there anything you'd like to say?"

"Grandpa, do you think this means Master Lin Feng has advanced to the fifth rank? It's said that Master Lin Feng has been studying alchemy recently, so it shouldn't be him. There are no shortcuts to improving alchemy."

Yao Ye's tone carried a hint of uncertainty, but he ended with a carefree laugh. It was already incredible that such a young fourth-grade alchemist could advance to the fifth grade; that would truly be astonishing.

Such geniuses may exist, but for the Gama Empire, they are nothing but a pipe dream.

"No!"

But at that moment, an old voice interrupted Yao Ye's thoughts.

"grandfather?"

Jia Xingtian, dressed in hemp clothing, slowly rose to his feet. Although his face was aged, his imposing presence instilled pressure in everyone.

"Perhaps, this is the genius alchemist Lin Feng." He said, ignoring the horrified expression on Yao Ye's face.

"Ye'er, prepare a congratulatory gift, and call Yue'er to come with me to see if this is indeed a genius that the Jia Ma Empire has only seen once in a thousand years!"

"yes!"

In the mansions of the other powerful figures in the capital, Mittel Tengshan, Nalan Jie, and others, after a brief moment of hesitation, all made the same judgment as Jia Xingtian.

Although their strength was indeed far inferior to Jia Xingtian's, those who could become the leaders of this great power were all shrewd and experienced, able to discern the true nature of things through the slightest clues.

Moreover, making friends with alchemists, a profession that doesn't require risking one's life, is beneficial even if one's guesses are wrong, as it allows for regular contact with Lin Feng.

His exceptional talent was already widely known throughout the Gama Empire, and befriending such a genius would inevitably require a great deal of effort.

Inside the alchemy room, Lin Feng and Fa Ma were beaming with joy, their expressions brimming with pride.

"Young Lin Feng, now that you've advanced to the fifth-grade alchemist, shall we throw a grand banquet to make up for the regret of the banquet you had when you were at the fourth-grade level?"

The old man, Fa Ma, seemed even more delighted than Lin Feng himself, as if he really wanted people to know about the genius of the Alchemist Guild.

At this moment, Lin Feng was observing the Seven Star Spirit Wood Pill. He had seen fifth-grade pills before, but this was the first time he had refined one himself, and he was quite fond of it.

Upon hearing Fa Ma's words, he shook his head slightly in opposition.

"Pharaoh, an eighteen-year-old fourth-grade alchemist is already quite remarkable. A tree that stands out in the forest will surely be felled by the wind."

Lin Feng's mind flashed through images of black-clad figures whose every appearance was accompanied by a cacophony of cackling sounds, and he decided he needed to keep a low profile. The soul of a fifth-grade alchemist was considered a delicacy in this barren Northwest Continent.

"Uh," Fa Ma paused, stroking his beard, "Very well, I was being too attached to appearances. Since that's the case, let's announce to the world that this pill was refined by me!"

After exchanging insights on pills with Fa Ma for a while, Lin Feng planned to leave the secret room to relax his tense mind.

"Um!"

The moment Lin Feng took his first step, his expression changed drastically, a sudden opportunity appearing in his mind. His aura trembled, becoming somewhat unstable. Fa Ma, standing beside him, was filled with disbelief, "This seems to be!?"

"Pharaoh, please help me tell Little Fairy Doctor a thing or two."

As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Feng vanished from his spot, leaving only a fleeting afterimage.

Fama was left standing there dumbfounded. After a long while, a long burst of laughter echoed from inside the secret room.

(End of this chapter)