The Eternal Saint of Alchemy

Zhou Yanzhi is making the fastest progress. He has already finished reading the first volume and is cultivating according to the guidance method in the first volume. Judging from the feedback, the energy in his body seems to be flowing more smoothly than before.

Ye Ruolin sent a message, and after reading it, Old Hu praised it highly. He then wrote three sheets of paper overnight and ordered them to be sent back. The man in the straw hat didn't say anything, but Xiao Fan didn't care and let him be.

Everything went smoothly until one night, Han Fei returned with a gloomy face.

He walked into the courtyard, tied up the horse, and went to Xiao Fan's side. He said softly, "Brother Xiao, these past few days, there have been several people wearing Qinghuo Gang uniforms at the restaurant who have been talking badly about you."

They even said that the inheritance of the Burning Bone Abyss was snatched away by a mere brat, ruining the bright future of my Great Qing alchemy lineage, and what a load of rubbish about a gentleman seeking pleasure!

Xiao Fan glanced at the three pages written by Elder Hu, put down the papers, and said, "Since when has the Green Fire Gang ever had the right to criticize me?"

Han Fei scratched his head: "Something seems off! A small force like the Green Fire Gang wouldn't dare to even enter the main alliance's gates normally, but they dare to spout nonsense here this time. They must have someone backing them up."

Xiao Fan closed the booklet in his hand. He had encountered the Green Fire Gang before at the martial arts arena in Crimson Flame City. On that occasion, he had publicly defeated that person.

There must be a mastermind behind this, or someone might be trying to test my bottom line by using the name of the Green Fire Gang.

He didn't go to town to confront the Green Fire Gang; he simply told Han Fei to be careful. The next day, Han Fei returned and told everyone that the Green Fire Gang had left. Only then did they sit down at the teahouse and chat for the entire afternoon.

Xiao Fan understood immediately. He decided to let out some rumors first, see how public opinion would react, and then make his next move.

As he expected, three days later, an anonymous letter arrived from the headquarters of the Pill Tower. It was an anonymous letter addressed to the Elders of the Alliance, requesting that the complete lineage of the Grand Void Pill Saint be made public and included in the Daqing Pill Dao Public Database for everyone's reference.

The letter was stamped with the Green Fire Gang's mark, along with the marks of some unknown minor factions, clearly indicating that it had been tampered with.

This letter, though seemingly polite, actually contains a hidden message: "If the successor of Taixu believes that the inheritance belongs to them and is not convenient to pass on, the Grand Alliance should step in to mediate, so as to prevent the hard work of the alchemy masters from hundreds of years ago from being monopolized by the younger generation."

Xiao Fan read the letter twice, then put it down, picked up the teacup on the table, and slowly sipped it.

This statement wasn't very pleasant to hear, but with someone fanning the flames, there was no way to stop it.

Today's visitors are mostly from smaller factions; tomorrow, there might be even more. If you try to do everything yourself, you'll be falling into your opponent's rhythm.

He thought for a moment and then wrote two more letters. He wrote to Zhou Yanzhi, asking him to spread the news of the "Basic Chapter" throughout the entire Daoist alchemy circle in the capital.

The other letter was addressed to Elder Shen, indicating that he wasn't unwilling to pass on the message, it was just a matter of time. If anyone felt he was stalling for time, they could send someone to the Pill Tower to see if he was qualified. At the same time, he also welcomed other fire-based experts to come and spar with him.

Four days after the letter was sent, a guest arrived.

This man was a disciple of the "Three Flames Hall" in the eastern part of Daqing. He wore a moon-white robe and his surname was Meng. He had a square face and bright, piercing eyes, and made no attempt to conceal his aura.

Following behind him was a young man with a handsome face and a long sword. He was only in his early twenties and his cultivation had already reached the ninth rank of the Yang Realm. He was probably this man's follower or disciple.

A middle-aged man surnamed Meng stood in the hall, clasped his hands in a salute to him, and said directly, "Young Master Xiao, I am Meng Boyuan of the Three Flames Hall. I have come here today to see you."

Having heard that you, young master, intend to invite masters of fire arts from all over the world, I, though unworthy, have come all the way from the Eastern Territory to seek your guidance. If you, young master, truly possess such great abilities, my Three Flames Hall will naturally say nothing more and simply let this matter rest.

If it is merely a name without substance, then I hope that you, young master, can pass it on to a capable person so that it can be carried forward and developed.

His words sounded grand and dignified, yet every sentence was piercing to the heart. Several Danta deacons put down their teacups and looked over.

Xiao Fan rose, walked to the center of the hall, clasped his hands in greeting, and said, "Senior Meng has come all this way, so I cannot refuse. May I ask if Senior Meng has any instructions? Is the competition in alchemy or martial arts?"

Meng Boyuan smiled slightly and said, "Verifying alchemy is not something that can be accomplished in a short time. The Three Flames Hall shouldn't have to wait too long. Why don't I directly use the Three Flames Hall's most yang and most powerful method? If Young Master Xiao can withstand it without retreating even half a step, then I'll consider myself the loser."

The hall was completely silent. The Three Flames Hall was a famous fire-attribute sect in the Eastern Region. It was said that their Yang-attribute cultivation techniques could condense spiritual energy into a tangible form, making them far more powerful than ordinary fire-type martial arts.

When a cultivator at the fourth rank of the Tribulation Realm unleashes their full power, few among their peers dare to confront them head-on.

Xiao Fan nodded silently. "Okay." He was very pleased to hear that.

The two stood facing each other, about seven or eight steps apart.

Meng Boyuan took a deep breath and slowly raised his right hand. A dazzling red light shot out from his hand and instantly condensed into a half-foot-long fiery red short sword. The sword was entirely crimson, with an extremely sharp blade that emitted a dazzling white light.

He stomped his right foot and pushed forward with his right hand, sending the fire blade flying out of his hand with a sharp whistling sound, aiming straight for Xiao Fan's chest.

Xiao Fan did not retreat, but charged forward directly. He stretched out his left hand, and a ball of gold and silver light silently appeared in his palm.

Just as the flaming dagger was about to pierce him, the ball of light in his hand suddenly expanded, enveloping his entire body.

After the flaming dagger made contact with the ball of light, it paused slightly at first, then melted rapidly like a red-hot knife being plunged into hot oil. Immediately afterward, the entire dagger shattered into sparks on the ground in full view of everyone, making a crackling sound.

The hall was completely silent. Meng Boyuan's expression froze as he looked at the ball of flame, then at the two orbs of light, one gold and one silver, in Xiao Fan's palm. His mouth was slightly open, but he couldn't utter a single word.

"Senior Meng's Yang Fire Technique is indeed powerful," he said calmly.

Xiao Fan extinguished the fire and said calmly, "However, my Yin-Yang Harmony Fire has a restraining effect on Pure Yang True Fire. It's not that you're not strong enough, it's just that your attributes are a bit worse than mine."

"If you wish to verify this, senior, I can do so in another way. You did not use Yang Fire to attack, but rather circulated your meridians with normal spiritual energy. I will first examine you to see if there is any room for improvement. Only in this way can the practical value of our sect be truly demonstrated."