Battle Through the Heavens: The Holy Sun Immortal Venerable

Chapter 298 Pharmacopoeia!

Yao Ling, the pride of the Yao Clan.

Yao Ling was among those vying for the Pure Lotus Demon Flame. Although this special member of the Yao Clan was only a beginner-level Half-Saint, her soul was extraordinary. She was considered by the Yao Clan to be the most likely person to cultivate her soul to the "Emperor Realm".

In the original novel, when Xiao Yan was being chased by the Soul Fiend, he devoured the blood of the Medicine Spirit to nourish his soul, which shows its special nature.

"If I could use the medicinal spirit as the core ingredient and refine it into a pill, perhaps I could also break through to the Emperor Realm..."

Lin Ran shook his head, trying to banish these thoughts from his mind.

He wasn't actually opposed to using women as elixirs. He was originally a disciple of the Scorpion Demon Three Ghosts of the Cloud Rain Sect, and the Joyful Zen Bliss Technique he cultivated used women as furnaces to absorb and devour their cultivation to improve himself. Using women as elixirs was nothing to him.

The key point is that Yao Ling is a prodigy of the Yao Clan, and is treasured by the Yao Clan's experts. Even if he really wants to make a move, he will probably have to face countless Yao Clan experts first.

"Well, let's take it one step at a time. First, let's absorb some of the soul essence from the Soul Hall's branch halls..."

Lin Ran snapped out of his thoughts and returned to the Starfall Pavilion with Cai Lin.

In the following period, the Holy Sect's influence continued to grow.

It is worth mentioning that after defeating the Soul Hall, the branch halls within the Soul Hall seemed to disappear, and no news related to the Soul Hall has been reported since.

The intense friction of the past has suddenly decreased by countless times, just as the forces that once dominated the Central Plains are gradually fading from people's sight.

The Holy Sect's higher-ups remained extremely vigilant regarding the Soul Hall's unusual behavior.

Having fought against the Soul Palace for so many years, the high-ranking members of the Holy Sect knew their nature all too well. Therefore, they absolutely did not believe that this strange force would give up so easily after suffering such a great loss.

What's puzzling is that even though they sent out a large number of spies to investigate the Soul Hall's activities, they still didn't get any valuable information.

Even when the Nine Netherworld Pythons were mobilized, they only managed to capture a few branch halls. Lin Ran didn't hold back and dealt with them all.

But what made Lin Ran frown was that the soul essence in those branch halls had long since disappeared, obviously having been completely confiscated by the Soul Clan!

Helpless, Lin Ran could only return to the Starfall Pavilion and make temporary plans.

However, without the Soul Palace, Lin Ran's life became quite interesting.

Little Fairy Doctor, Qinglin, Yunyun, and even came from the Northwest Continent, along with Feng Qing'er and Ziyan, and Cailin broke through her cultivation barrier.

For a time, Lin Ran enjoyed the bliss of having two wives.

Of course, now that Lin Ran's Pure Yang Sacred Body has reached its peak, both his physical strength and cultivation level have already placed him among the top experts on the continent, so dealing with the women is naturally no problem for him.

However, this news caused a certain young girl in the ancient realm to become quite irritable. She would frequently try to find Gu Yuan and apply to go to the Starfall Pavilion, but Gu Yuan always refused.

There was no other way. The Soul Palace and the Soul Clan had been acting strangely lately, and Gu Yuan couldn't let Xun'er go out and take risks. However, he couldn't resist his daughter's stubbornness, so he used his great magic and fighting spirit to bring Lin Ran directly back to the Ancient Realm and let Xun'er deal with him properly.

Lin Ran, bewildered, looked at Xun'er, who was puffing up her cheeks, and Gu Yuan, who was helpless. He knew exactly what had happened and quickly comforted his wife.

Time passed slowly, and several months flew by in the blink of an eye.

"According to the intelligence we have obtained, the Soul Palace has abandoned almost any branch halls that we might be able to discover, and everything inside has been completely removed."

"However, what's puzzling is that even if the Soul Palace was worried about us destroying these branch halls, there was no need to evacuate so thoroughly, was there?"

In a stone pavilion in the Star Realm, Yao Chen quietly reported to Lin Ran.

"There's still no news from the Nine Netherworld Pythons. Those guys are probably up to something big!"

"Don't be afraid, we'll deal with whatever comes our way."

Lin Ran spoke calmly, then suddenly looked at Yao Chen and said softly, "Hey, Yao Chen, the Yao Clan's pharmacopoeia, it seems, is coming soon?"

Upon hearing this, Yao Chen trembled, paused for a moment, then nodded slightly and said, "One month later."

As soon as he finished speaking, Yao Chen's expression became complicated.

He had never returned to that race since he left them years ago.

But now, he has to go back again!

He had promised his parents before they passed away that he would strive to cultivate himself and have their names engraved on the clan's ancestral tablet.

The clan monument is a monument to the merits of the Medicine Clan. Only those who have achieved great things in the clan can freely leave their names on it. All members of the Medicine Clan regard this as a lifelong goal, and Yao Chen was no exception.

Having wandered the continent alone for many years, Yao Chen has achieved some success, and with the Holy Sect's support... However, Yao Chen also understands that returning to the Yao Clan to fulfill his parents' last wishes will not be easy, as some members of the Yao Clan will undoubtedly try their best to obstruct him.

Thinking of this, Yao Chen slowly clenched his fist over the teacup.

Looking at Yao Chen's complex expression, Lin Ran smiled calmly and said, "Old Yao, as I said before, you can do whatever you want with this clan monument. Leave everything else to me."

Lin Ran's voice was soft and calm, but it contained a strong sense of confidence and determination.

Whether it's the current foundation of the Holy Sect, Lin Ran's cultivation as a Seven-Star Battle Saint, or the support he has from ancient clans and other powerful figures, all of these give Lin Ran the confidence and the capital to say these words!

Looking at that smiling young face, Yao Chen was filled with emotion.

He was only forced to join Lin Ran's ranks back then, and he didn't take Lin Ran's promises seriously at all. But he never expected that he would actually be able to get to this point.

His sect leader...

That's truly an extraordinary existence!

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Time passed slowly, and before long, the day for the Medicine Clan's Pharmacopoeia was finally here.

Lin Ran, the hands-off manager, handed over all the affairs of the Holy Sect to Feng Xian and the others, and then took Yao Chen and headed towards the Yao Clan.

Even without him as the sect leader, the Holy Sect is still the number one sect in Central China.

With the six-star Dou Sheng Dan Ta Patriarch, the five-star Dou Sheng Xiao Chen, the four-star Dou Sheng Cai Lin and Zi Yan, plus more than a dozen Dou Sheng, this force is comparable to that of ancient races!

With them around, Lin Ran felt very reassured.

Lin Ran and Yao Chen moved quickly and soon arrived at the location of the Yao Clan.

The Medicine Clan resides in the Shennong Mountains in the far south of Zhongzhou. In some ways, the area there is actually outside the Zhongzhou region, making it quite remote.

However, as the saying goes, "It is not the height of a mountain that matters, but the presence of immortals that makes it sacred," and this mountain range is no exception.

Although the Shennong Mountains are a wild and untamed region, teeming with poisonous insects and teeming with ferocious beasts rarely seen in the Central Plains, the presence of the Medicine Clan still makes this area quite lively.

Moreover, this mountain range is rich in various rare medicinal herbs, and many alchemists travel from afar to find the herbs for alchemy. Therefore, the Shennong Mountain Range is extremely popular.

The pharmacopoeia is one of the most important events in the pharmacopoeia community. The timing of its holding is not entirely fixed and can vary depending on various circumstances.

Overall, this pharmacopoeia is somewhat similar to the Pill Tower's Pill Gathering, and to some extent, it is a grand gathering of the continent's truly top-tier alchemists.

This conference will allow people to know who is the number one alchemist on the continent today!

Those who can participate in the Pharmacopoeia include not only members of the Medicine Clan, but also some alchemy masters who have been or are currently extremely famous and highly skilled in alchemy in the Central Plains.

However, the number of people invited is generally very small. After all, alchemists who can be noticed by the Medicine Clan are extremely rare on the continent.

But no matter what, it doesn't diminish the grandeur of the Pharmacopoeia, not for any other reason than the title of the continent's number one alchemist!

"The concentration of the energy of heaven and earth here is far stronger than that of the herb garden in Danta."

Upon arriving at the Shennong Mountains, even Lin Ran couldn't help but exclaim in praise.

The clouds and mist above the Shennong Mountains are swirling and shimmering with colorful light. These are no ordinary things; they are formed by the convergence of the energy of heaven and earth.

Cultivating here would likely be much faster than in other places!

"This mountain range was cultivated to such fertility by an ancestor of the Medicine Clan over hundreds of years."

Yao Chen gazed at the mountain range, which was both strange and familiar, with mixed feelings. This was the first time he had returned since he left years ago.

With a soft sigh, he began to descend slowly, finally landing on a deep ravine deep within the mountains.

On the opposite side of the deep ravine, a massive stone archway, hundreds of feet high, stands quietly, emanating an aura of antiquity.

At the center of the archway is a distorted space, and this is the spatial gate leading to the Medicine Clan.

At this moment, figures were constantly flying out from the sky or the depths of the forest, finally landing outside the giant stone archway. After taking out some jade slips and handing them to some guards dressed in medicine clan robes outside the archway, they were allowed to enter.

"This pharmacopoeia is the grandest gathering in the Medicine Clan. Some sects and forces that are affiliated with the Medicine Clan will also be allowed to enter and observe. This period will be the most lively time in the Medicine Clan." Yao Chen's gaze swept over the figures entering the spatial gate and he spoke.

"Um."

Lin Ran nodded calmly, and in a flash, he appeared outside the archway.

"This is a sacred ground of the Medicine Clan; trespassing is strictly prohibited. Who are you?!"

The several figures standing there like statues immediately shot over with sharp eyes and shouted sternly.

These people had very sharp eyes and could tell at a glance that Lin Ran was not one of the sects or forces nearby.

Even when their sect leaders came in person, those powerful forces were humble, but the person in front of them, with such a calm demeanor, showed no respect for the Medicine Clan whatsoever.

Around the deep ravine, the figures that had been arriving gradually stopped and looked at Lin Ran and his companion with curiosity.

Many people recognized Lin Ran's identity, their eyes burning with desire, and some even wanted to go up and talk to Lin Ran, hoping to get on his good side.

The battle at the Peak of Fallen Souls made Lin Ran famous overnight. He became an object of reverence not only among countless disciples of the Holy Sect, but also in the Central Region.

"Holy Sect, Lin Ran."

Lin Ran glanced at the group of people and said calmly, "My sect's Inner Alchemy Hall Master, Yao Chen, has been invited to attend the Pharmacopoeia."

"As expected of Sect Leader Lin!"

"Although Sect Master Lin possesses formidable cultivation and profound strength, this Pharmacopoeia is a grand gathering for alchemists. What is he doing here?"

"It's probably to give Yao Chen some support, after all, there's a connection between Yao Chen and the Yao Clan..."

"Heh, a bunch of ignorant people. You're obviously new fans. Only a ten-year veteran fan like me knows that Sect Master Lin's alchemy skills are equally formidable, and he's even a member of the Pill Tower Elder!"

Hearing the hushed voices around them and Lin Ran's words, the guards' expressions changed drastically.

Lin Ran's previous scheme to seize the demonic flame, coupled with the battle at the Fallen Peak, made his name widely known among these ancient races.

They had slain the Soul Palace Master, fought fiercely against the Soul Fiends of the Four Demon Saints without being at a disadvantage, and possessed the Pure Lotus Demon Flame... Such a terrifying existence was not one they could afford to offend.

Lin Ran glanced at them indifferently, then looked at Yao Chen.

Yao Chen sighed softly, took out a jade slip from his storage ring, and handed it over.

The latter and others quickly took it, checked it over, and then breathed a sigh of relief. They then swung a beam of light at the giant gate, causing the space above it to fluctuate and appear distorted.

"Please... Once inside, someone will escort you to the clan's territory."

The guards looked respectful.

In this world, strength always reigns supreme. Lin Ran's cultivation level and the power behind him are comparable to the Medicine Clan. How could they, mere gatekeepers, dare to offend him?

Lin Ran nodded calmly and glanced back at Yao Chen behind him.

The latter took a deep breath, nodded slowly at him, and then the two of them moved at the same time and rushed into the distorted space.

The moment they entered the space, their vision blurred slightly, and the mountain range in front of them transformed into a lush green plain. On the plain, there were enormous birds and beasts with extremely large bodies and wingspans of several hundred feet.

"This way, please, both of you."

As soon as Lin Ran and his companion landed, a member of the Medicine Clan dressed in armor quickly approached and led them onto the back of a giant bird.

At this moment, hundreds of figures were standing on the bird's back, making it quite lively.

Upon seeing Lin Ran and Yao Chen appear, some sharp-eyed people in the crowd inevitably noticed them, and a frenzied "Lin Ran wave" swept across the bird's back. Lin Ran, of course, welcomed everyone and talked to them on an equal footing, even extending an olive branch to them and starting to poach them.

These guys are all top-notch alchemists. If they could be recruited into the Holy Sect, it would be a significant boost.

Before long, the giant bird circled the mountain once, and finally landed on a plaza...

(End of this chapter)