Battle Through the Heavens: The Holy Sun Immortal Venerable

Chapter 301 The Different Flames Tournament!

In order to ensure the continuation of the Soul Clan's Dou Di bloodline and to find an opportunity to break through to Dou Di, the Soul Clan devised the massive "Spirit Devouring Plan" and "Jade Seizing Plan".

The core of the former is to use the Void Devouring Flame, which has absorbed the power of the Devouring Spirit Clan, to devour the bloodline of various ancient races in order to maintain the bloodline concentration of the Soul Clan and ensure that it can endure among the ancient races.

The latter, by concealing their identities and working with the former, seized the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade from the various ancient races!

In the original story, in order to seize the bloodline and ancient jade of the Medicine Clan, the Soul Clan not only mobilized the Four Demon Saints of the Soul Clan, but also the Void Devouring Flame, a nine-star Dou Sheng level cultivator, which ultimately led to the destruction of the Medicine Clan.

The Medicine Clan is destined to be destroyed; that's for sure. Even if Lin Ran wanted to stop it, he couldn't.

A seven-star Dou Sheng is no different from an ant in a battle at the nine-star Dou Sheng level. However, the reason why Lin Ran still brought Yao Chen to the Medicine Realm to participate in the Medicine Compendium was indeed to fulfill his promise.

Secondly...

He also wanted to take advantage of the destruction of the Medicine Clan to find an opportunity for a breakthrough!

"Hun Xuzi... why is this guy here? My Medicine Clan didn't invite him."

"Hmph, the Soul Palace has been capturing souls for many years, even resorting to any means to attack alchemists and seize their souls. This must be due to the instructions of Soul Void Prince."

"We cannot allow someone like this to participate in our Medicine Clan's grand ceremony!"

As soon as Hun Xuzi appeared, he immediately drew a fierce reaction from many elders of the Medicine Clan. Angry eyes were glared at him, and shouts rang out incessantly.

The Medicine Clan Chief, who was at the head of the table, exchanged a glance with Elder Wanhuo beside him and found that they both had their brows furrowed.

Clearly, the uninvited appearance of Hun Xuzi was somewhat unexpected for them.

The Medicine Clan has always maintained a considerable distance from the Soul Clan.

This ancient race is much older than them. Over thousands of years, no matter how other ancient races have changed, only the Soul Race has remained mysterious and eerie. The terrifying strength they occasionally display makes people extremely wary.

In addition, due to the mysterious disappearance of the Spirit Clan and the Stone Clan in recent years, the three ancient races of Medicine Clan, Thunder Clan, and Flame Clan have also become wary of the Soul Clan and the Ancient Clan.

Therefore, when they saw that Hun Xuzi had come uninvited, they were somewhat displeased.

Fortunately, they were aware of the current situation, so at least on their faces, they maintained the smiles befitting their status as hosts.

"Hehe, it seems my friends from the Medicine Clan aren't very welcoming. This goes against the Medicine Clan's hospitality..." In the sky, Hun Xuzi stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze fixed on Yao Dan, and said with a faint smile.

"Soul Void Child, my Medicine Clan did not invite you. Moreover, the relationship between the Soul Clan and the Ancient Clan, as well as the other ancient races, is not what it used to be. Your actions may deepen my Medicine Clan's suspicions about the Soul Clan," Elder Wanhuo said in a deep voice.

"It is precisely because I am not afraid of deepening your suspicions that I have come here today." Hun Xuzi smiled and said, "This Pharmacopoeia is known as the highest-level alchemist conference on the Dou Qi Continent. Hehe, I am somewhat interested in the title of the continent's number one alchemist. If Elder Wan Huo is qualified to bestow this title upon me, I may leave now."

"Arrogant!"

Hun Xuzi's words immediately drew angry rebukes from some of the Medicine Clan elders.

"Hehe, the title of the number one alchemist on the continent is not something my Medicine Clan can bestow upon anyone at will. The only thing we can rely on for this title is our own alchemy skills."

Yao Dan smiled faintly and said, "Since you are so keen on the title of the number one alchemist on the continent, then stay. My Yao Clan is not a clan that treats guests lightly. As long as you can abide by the rules of my Yao Clan, then you are a guest of the Yao Clan. Otherwise... even if you are the chief alchemist of the Soul Clan, I may have to take action to keep you here."

As he finished speaking, a sharp, murderous glint flashed across Yao Dan's aged face. The aura of a clan leader made everyone secretly tremble.

"Chieftain, isn't this somewhat inappropriate?"

Upon seeing that Yao Dan actually allowed Hun Xuzi to stay, the surrounding Yao Clan elders were immediately shocked. Elder Wan Huo hesitated for a moment before speaking up.

"The Pharmacopoeia is the grandest event in our Medicine Clan. In front of so many people, we can't just drive them away for no reason, or people will think our Medicine Clan is arrogant."

"While we need to be wary of the Soul Clan, with so many people from the Medicine Realm gathered here today, are we afraid that anyone will dare to cause trouble?"

Yao Dan waved his hand and calmly said, "I will keep a close eye on him later. If he does anything amiss, I will personally capture and kill him!"

Seeing Yao Dan's insistence, everyone could only nod in agreement.

"The magnanimity of the Medicine Clan Chief is something our sect greatly admires. However, this Medicine Compendium is the most prestigious event for alchemists on the continent. If even such a treacherous and disloyal person can participate in this Medicine Compendium, wouldn't that tarnish its reputation?"

But just then, a sudden sound rang out.

In an instant, countless eyes turned to the direction where Lin Ran was, their gazes filled with surprise and admiration.

The fact that Hun Xuzi betrayed the Pill Tower was not a secret in the alchemist world; in fact, it was common knowledge among high-level alchemists.

However, although everyone knew this in their hearts, they basically wouldn't say it out loud. After all, Hun Xuzi not only stood at the top of the continent in terms of his alchemy skills and strength, but also had the Hun Clan, such a behemoth, behind him.

I never expected that someone would bring this up today, and in such a context!

However, when they saw who was speaking, they all understood.

Who else could it be but Lin Ran?!

Upon hearing these words, Hun Xuzi's face turned cold. When his gaze fell upon Lin Ran's young face, his expression became even colder: "Interesting. You must be Lin Ran, kid. Even though I am in the Soul Realm, your name is still widely known."

"Since you've heard so much about us, why don't you kneel down and pay homage to us now that you're here in person?"

Lin Ran's tone was indifferent, and Hun Xuzi's face darkened again, but he remained composed and sneered twice: "I, Hun Xuzi, was born a member of the Soul Clan, and should kneel before the Lord of Heaven and Earth. What status do you, Lin Ran, have to make me kneel and pay homage?"

"I am your father."

"You f***ing... fine, fine, fine, Lin Ran!"

Hun Xuzi's face stiffened, and he laughed in extreme anger, a smile that was chilling to the bone.

He stared at Lin Ran, and a terrifying energy fluctuation slowly spread out from his body, causing many of the Medicine Clan elders to change their expressions slightly. However, Lin Ran let out a soft exclamation, and his figure instantly disappeared from his seat.

The next moment, a figure suddenly appeared in front of Hun Xuzi. Hun Xuzi's pupils shrank, and before he could react, a tremendous force fell from above his head.

In an instant, Hun Xuzi's body suddenly went limp, and his head was slammed hard onto the floor, causing the floor to explode!

The sudden change startled everyone. When they focused their attention again, they saw that a foot was lightly stepping on the head of the Soul Void Child. The gaze moved upward, and a young face with a slight smile appeared in everyone's sight.

"Such speed..."

"Such powerful fighting spirit..."

"This, this, Lin Ran is stepping on Hun Xuzi..."

Countless eyes stared in astonishment at the scene, wishing they had been born in this world, otherwise they would have taken out their phones to take a picture and post it on social media to record this wonderful moment.

The chief alchemist of the Soul Clan was trampled underfoot by Lin Ran. This was something that had never happened in thousands of years. Not only were the people of the Medicine Clan present wide-eyed, but even Soul Void himself was stunned.

The next moment, Hun Xuzi roared in fury: "Lin Ran, how dare you insult me?!"

Hun Xuzi was furious, his fighting spirit and soul power surging within him, and a terrifying aura continuously emanated from him.

"So what if I insult you?"

Lin Ran spoke indifferently, his feet remaining firmly planted.

Hun Xuzi, a six-star Dou Sheng, couldn't break free from his restraints unless the old man revealed his full strength.

As expected, although Hun Xuzi was extremely patient, he could not help but feel humiliated by Lin Ran.

He is no longer the Soul Void Child who joined the Pill Tower back then. Now, he is the chief alchemist of the Soul Clan with the cultivation of a Seven-Star Dou Sheng in the early stage!

"Lin Ran!"

The terrifying hidden cultivation was suddenly released at this moment. Hun Xuzi, who was being trampled under Lin Ran, suddenly burst out with his cultivation and forcibly broke free from Lin Ran's foot.

"Seven Star Dou Sheng?!"

"Hun Xuzi is actually a Seven-Star Dou Sheng? This guy actually hid his cultivation level?!"

"This guy..."

In that instant, everyone was shocked and stared in disbelief at Hun Xuzi in the sky.

The aura that the latter had previously unleashed was even far greater than that of Elder Wanhuo, and was on par with Lin Ran!

"His cultivation level has been concealed..."

The first-place Yao Dan's expression darkened. Why was Hun Xuzi hiding his strength when he came to participate in the Medicine Clan's Pharmacopoeia?

At this sensitive time when the Spirit Clan and Stone Clan are on the verge of extinction, every move of the Soul Clan will provoke a huge reaction from the other ancient races. Soul Void Master, as the Soul Clan's number one alchemist, actually hid his strength and forcibly intervened in the Pharmacopoeia. This is hard not to make Yao Dan have concerns.

"Seven-Star Dou Sheng... Interesting. You've been hiding your abilities quite well." Lin Ran looked at Hun Xuzi, who was suspended in mid-air with his shoe print on his face, and said with a faint smile, "If you had just said you had the cultivation of a Seven-Star Dou Sheng, why would I have attacked you? Don't you think so, Hun Xuzi?"

"Lin Ran!"

Hun Xuzi was burning with rage, his eyes fixed on Lin Ran, his fighting spirit surging wildly, his killing intent palpable.

"Hun Xuzi, today is the grand ceremony of my Medicine Clan. Fighting is forbidden. Anyone who violates this rule will be expelled from the Medicine Realm!" Lin Ran, who had previously ignored the medicine pills that Hun Xuzi had stepped on, raised his head and said calmly at this moment.

"Medicinal pills..."

Upon hearing this, the grim expression on Hun Xuzi's face hardened slightly, then widened further; however, the cold glint in his eyes grew ever stronger.

This old ghost didn't speak when Lin Ran made his move, but when Lin Ran was about to retaliate, he stepped in to show impartiality. It was obvious that he wanted to teach him a lesson in front of everyone!

"What a remarkable medicine-using clan..."

Hun Xuzi's anger grew stronger and stronger, almost to the point of exploding, but seeing Yao Dan's menacing eyes and thinking about the plan he was currently devising, he managed to suppress his rage.

Seeing this, Yao Dan's vigilance intensified.

These Soul Clan guys have always been arrogant and proud, especially Soul Void Boy.

After betraying the Pill Tower and returning to the Soul Clan, this guy went all out and became the Soul Clan's chief alchemist, enjoying unparalleled fame.

Now, this guy has been publicly humiliated by Lin Ran, and he's still showing such favoritism, yet he's tolerated it all... Could it be that this guy is just trying to participate in the Pharmacopoeia and seize the title of the world's number one alchemist?

Even the medicine pills themselves don't believe in them!

Although Yao Dan was wary, he remained outwardly calm. His gaze slowly swept around, pausing for a moment when it passed over Lin Ran. Then, his calm voice slowly spread out, like muffled thunder, resounding throughout the world.

"The time has come, let the pharmacopoeia begin!"

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The Medicine Clan originated from alchemy and now boasts the largest group of alchemists on the continent.

Therefore, the Medicine Clan harbors a certain arrogance when facing alchemists from the Central Plains, but it must be said that this arrogance is backed by certain qualities.

Perhaps due to their bloodline, the members of the Medicine Clan seem exceptionally adept at practicing alchemy.

Moreover, their clan is not lacking in those with outstanding cultivation talents. Therefore, those alchemy masters who are quite famous in the Central Plains are not exactly a dime a dozen in this medicine clan, but they are at least quite common.

With such resources, it's inevitable that one would feel a sense of pride when comparing oneself to other alchemists.

Of course, this only refers to the middle level of the alchemist class. Compared to other parts of the alchemist pyramid, the Medicine Clan has not gained a significant advantage. After all, their bloodline power, while making them adept at alchemy, is not the real advantage.

However, relying solely on these skills is not enough to reach the pinnacle of the alchemy world. Sometimes, this talent can even become an obstacle to their advancement to the top.

This might be considered a slight drawback of the power of bloodline.

Alchemists are divided into nine ranks, with the first rank being the lowest and the ninth rank being the highest. The ninth-rank alchemy master is further divided into three levels: Precious Pill Master, Profound Pill Master, and Golden Pill Master!

People like Lin Ran and Yao Chen are now at the level of Grandmaster of Precious Pills, although this has not been verified by any organization.

At this level, no single force can verify their level anymore, because they are the most outstanding people in the world of alchemy.

The Xuan Dan Grandmaster is basically the most outstanding existence in the alchemy world on this continent, and their number can be counted on one hand. As for the Jin Dan Grandmaster, no one has been able to reach this level for nearly a thousand years, because no one has been able to refine a ninth-grade Jin Dan.

Above the Golden Core Grandmaster is the legendary Emperor Rank, the ultimate level, unmatched by anyone.

The pharmacopoeia was slowly opened to the public, and everyone present watched this prelude to the pharmacopoeia with great interest.

Meanwhile, Yao Dan, the patriarch of the Medicine Clan, calmly crushed a storage ring into powder...

(End of this chapter)