Battle Through the Heavens: Xiao Yan, who was kidnapped to another world

Furthermore, Elder Yan vaguely remembered that Yao Chen seemed to be the number one alchemist on the Dou Qi Continent...

After the middle-aged man uttered that name, there was a moment of silence. After a while, Xiao Yan clearly felt the Bone Flame Ring, which he wore as a necklace, getting slightly warm, and a soul appeared from it.

"May I ask who you are...?" After emerging from the Bone Flame Ring, Yao Lao bowed to the middle-aged man and asked in a slightly hoarse voice.

"Didn't you already guess?" The middle-aged man chuckled. "The continent's number one alchemist, an eighth-grade advanced alchemist, who was framed and expelled from the Medicine Clan."

Upon hearing the series of prefixes recited by the middle-aged man, Yang Hao and the others looked at Yao Lao in surprise. Although they knew that their kind of clan valued bloodline the most, how could someone who had been expelled from the clan become an eighth-grade advanced alchemist?

It should be noted that even among the ancient clans, there are fewer than ten alchemists of this caliber!

"...Are you the patriarch of the ancient clan?"

However, the series of prefixes did not elicit any reaction from the old doctor. It was only after the middle-aged man finished speaking that the old doctor hesitated before revealing the middle-aged man's identity.

"Ancient Clan Chief, Xun'er's father, Gu Yuan," the middle-aged man nodded slightly, then asked again, "Is that incomplete diagram of the Refining Heaven Ancient Array your collection?"

“Those are things I collected,” Xiao Yan stepped forward before Yao Lao could speak. “My teacher only taught me how to refine medicine; I learned the formation from the fragments of diagrams I collected.”

"Is that right?"

Gu Yuan didn't care how Xiao Yan learned the incomplete Refining Heaven Ancient Formation. After all, even the complete Refining Heaven Ancient Formation diagram was collected by the Ancient Clan. However, the Refining Heaven Ancient Formation was useless to most powerful people, so not many people in the Ancient Clan paid attention to it.

"Before you told me the name of that formation, all I knew was that the few fragments of maps Xiao Yan collected were related to the Pure Lotus Demon Saint," Yao Lao sighed softly. "We always thought they were maps related to the Pure Lotus Demon Flame."

"The Pure Lotus Demon Flame?" Gu Yuan chuckled. Unlike Xiao Yan, who knew nothing, and Yao Chen, the abandoned son of the Medicine Clan, who only knew part of the situation, this old-timer understood that when the Pure Lotus Demon Flame was born, it didn't need anything like a map.

"Living as a soul must be very uncomfortable, right?" Gu Yuan, who didn't intend to tell Xiao Yan everything right now, changed the subject. "Do you need my clan to help you restore your physical body? As long as you nod, you can regain your physical body in less than half a day at most."

Upon hearing Gu Yuan's words, Xiao Yan instinctively wanted to refute them, wanting to say that he had the ability and means to restore his teacher's physical body. However, after hesitating for a second, Xiao Yan silently shut his mouth. After all, the fact that the Burning Technique could refine a physical body was just a record. If that record was actually wrong, wouldn't that delay his teacher's dream of restoring his physical body?

Thinking of this, Xiao Yan silently took a half step back.

With a hint of helplessness, Yao Lao glanced at Xiao Yan, who had silently taken a half-step back. He naturally knew what Xiao Yan was thinking at that moment. Even he himself was tempted when he heard Gu Yuan say that he could help him restore his physical body.

After all, that was a promise from the patriarch of an ancient clan, one of the seven ancient clans whose strength far surpassed that of the Soul Clan!

If he agrees, he might be able to see his old friend again and those who have been waiting for him before tonight.

"Please forgive me for refusing." But in the end, the old doctor still chose to refuse.

"I see," Gu Yuan nodded, without asking Yao Lao the reason for his refusal. He simply looked calmly at Xun'er and said, "Xun'er, say goodbye properly. You should return to your clan."

Upon hearing this, Xun'er's body trembled slightly, and her eyes dimmed, but she did not refute it. Instead, she silently walked up to Xiao Yan, raised her hand, and gently stroked Xiao Yan's face.

Xiao Yan bit his lower lip tightly, his expression shifting between light and dark.

"Brother Xiao Yan, Xun'er is waiting for you, waiting for you to truly become a powerful figure who stands above all others. Xun'er has always believed that you will stand at the top of the continent, and at that time, the fallen Xiao family will also stand tall on the continent again because of you."

"I..." Xiao Yan opened his mouth, wanting to say something.

"Previously, Brother Xiao Yan left Xun'er for two years. Now it's Xun'er's turn?" Xun'er pressed her index finger against Xiao Yan's lips, silencing him. "Xun'er also knows about Sister Little Fairy Doctor's matter. Xun'er won't blame Brother Xiao Yan. However, Xun'er hopes that Brother Xiao Yan will not gamble with his life again in the future."

After blatantly taking out a scroll and stuffing it into Xiao Yan's hand, Xun'er said her last words, "Let's wait until Brother Xiao Yan becomes a Dou Wang before opening this scroll of fighting techniques. Remember to cultivate diligently, okay?"

Having said that, Xun'er was afraid she would feel reluctant, so she didn't dare to linger any longer. She lightly touched the ground with her toes and disappeared into the spatial rift.

Holding the fighting technique scroll that Xun'er had given him as her last possession, Xiao Yan's hands trembled uncontrollably.

"The Emperor Seal Technique is the strongest inherited fighting skill of the ancient clans, without exception," Gu Yuan said softly. "A Dou Wang level cultivator can master the first seal, a Dou Zong level cultivator can master the second seal, and the third seal requires the strength of a Dou Zun. Most people can only master the fourth and fifth seals after becoming a Half-Saint. The difficulty of achieving the fusion of all five seals is even greater."

Although it was just an introduction to the fighting techniques that Xun'er had given to Xiao Yan, Xiao Yan felt that every word of those words was an torture, meant to make him realize his own identity and the gap between him and Xun'er.

"...I will achieve the unification of the five seals before becoming a Dou Zun." However, in response to Gu Yuan's "torture," Xiao Yan could only utter such weak words.

“No, what I meant was that Xun’er only taught you the cultivation methods for the first two seals. Even Xun’er herself would have difficulty accessing the remaining three seals before becoming a Dou Zong.” Gu Yuan shook his head, and then two scrolls appeared in his hands.

"This scroll contains the cultivation methods for the last three seals of the Emperor's Seal Technique. If you can complete the cultivation before becoming a Dou Zun and achieve the unification of all five seals, then at least in terms of Dou Technique cultivation, the talent of the younger generation of the Ancient Clan will be unmatched by you." Gu Yuan said with a smile after shaking one of the scrolls.

"As for the other scroll..." Gu Yuan paused for a moment, "it contains most of the formations collected by the ancient clans. If you can master them all, perhaps you will be able to recreate the Refining Heaven Ancient Formation?"

In the end, Gu Yuan couldn't help but chuckle.

"Strive to cultivate diligently. I will not hinder your relationship with Xun'er," Gu Yuan said calmly, placing the two scrolls in Xiao Yan's hands. "However, you should know that there are quite a few talented young people in the Gu Clan, and I will not stop them either."

After Xun'er returns to her clan, her bloodline will be officially activated. Once activated, Xun'er will undoubtedly be the strongest among the younger generation of the ancient clan. She might be able to shield you from all the harassment from the rest of the clan's younger generation, but can you accept living in Xun'er's shadow?

Xiao Yan remained silent.

"...Among them, is there anyone who can become a Dou Di?"

Just as Gu Yuan was about to step into the spatial rift, Xiao Yan suddenly asked.

“…No,” Gu Yuan replied, turning to look at Xiao Yan.

“Then, I will become a Dou Di,” Xiao Yan silently raised his head and looked at Gu Yuan. “If I become a Dou Di, there will be nothing standing between me and Xun’er, right?”

Looking into those familiar eyes, Gu Yuan suddenly laughed, "Of course, if you become a Dou Di, there will be no one on this continent who can defy your will, but the premise is that you can become a Dou Di."

"I will do it," Xiao Yan said calmly.

“Perhaps,” Gu Yuan turned around, “If you have time, go to Burning Flame Valley. There, the last of the Xiao family’s legacy is located.”

After leaving behind these last words, Gu Yuan stepped into the spatial rift and disappeared completely.

"Heh, a Dou Di?"

After Gu Yuan disappeared, Yang Hao's mocking voice rang out, "Even the clan leader couldn't cross that threshold, and you actually think you have that chance?"

After glancing briefly at Yang Hao, Xiao Yan bowed to Elder Yan and then left with Elder Yao.

Ignored by Xiao Yan, Yang Hao subconsciously clenched his fist, but considering the gap between himself and Xiao Yan, he eventually loosened his grip.

"go!"

After glaring fiercely at Xiao Yan's departing figure, Yang Hao waved his hand and led the remaining people towards the Central Plains.

*

In the middle of the night, watching Xiao Yan sitting on the bed, forcibly devouring the Wind Fury Dragon Flame with the help of the Azure Lotus Spirit Fire, Yao Lao sighed slightly, his figure flashed, and he left the room.

"Senior Dan, would you be so kind as to come out and meet me?"

In the deserted courtyard, the old apothecary softly called out the name of someone he hadn't seen in a long time.

As the words fell silent, the courtyard fell silent again. No one answered. After speaking, the old apothecary stood there quietly, as if waiting for Dan, who might not even be there, to appear.

"Did you need something from me?"

After a long while, a voice that sounded somewhat aged rang out.

"Senior Dan." Seeing the old man in green robes suddenly appear beside him, Yao Lao was not flustered at all, but simply clasped his hands and bowed.

Seeing the old doctor's calm yet knowing look in his eyes, Dan raised an eyebrow and asked with interest, "Have you guessed my identity?"

"I have some guesses, but I'm not sure," the old doctor said softly.

“Tell me,” Dan said with a smile. “If you guess right… no, if you guess close enough, I’ll grant your wish.”

"Do you know what I want to do?"

“It’s easy to guess,” Dan laughed. “Isn’t he just hoping I’ll send Xiao Yan to the world where Lin Dong is? To be honest, seeing him waste his time like this for the past three years, I’ve wanted to take action for a long time.”

I told him he needed ten years to become a Fighting Saint, but he seems completely unconcerned. He even has the time to play arena games with those kids. Does he really think I was just joking?

"...But even if Xiao Yanzi goes to that world, he might not spend all his time cultivating, right?" Yao Lao hesitated for a moment before saying.

"Of course not," Dan said with a nonchalant smile. "But that continent will give him that reason. Once he sees that thing, he will understand that he has no other path to take besides cultivation and receiving the inheritance."

Hearing Dan's words, which sounded like those of a villain, Yao Lao was momentarily speechless. He had hoped that Dan could send Xiao Yan to the world where Lin Dong was, simply so that Xiao Yan could master more combat methods related to soul power and temporarily relax. But judging from Dan's words... it seemed to go beyond that?

"Alright, tell me, in your opinion, what is my identity?" After venting her dissatisfaction, Dan smiled and looked at Yao Lao.

"Are you... a top-grade imperial elixir?"

After hesitating for a long time, the old doctor slowly uttered these words.

"Absolutely correct!" Upon hearing this correct answer, Dan looked at Yao Lao with some surprise. "How did you guess? I thought you would at most say that I am a ninth-grade Xuan Dan."

Dan was very surprised by Yao Lao's answer. He could sense that there was a ninth-grade Xuan Dan on this continent, and it was a mutated one at that. According to his thinking, Yao Chen should only be able to think of Xuan Dan at most.

"I just suspect..." After Dan admitted his identity, the old alchemist's throat went dry for a moment, "After all, the biography of the Qiankun Empress mentions that she was also an alchemist, but it doesn't mention her level, and it seems that you weren't discovered by that ancient clan leader before..."

“He won’t find it,” Dan waved his hand. “According to what was said before, his strength was only half a step Dou Di. Although he was only one step away from Dou Di, without that thing, even if he died of old age, he would not be able to take that last step.”

Half-step Dou Di? Die of old age?

The combination of two completely unrelated words left the old apothecary somewhat bewildered—

Is it really possible for a Nine-Star Dou Sheng to die of old age?

"Alright, since you guessed right, then get ready," Dan didn't explain, but simply patted Yao Lao on the shoulder, "The moment he finishes devouring, I will send him and you to that continent together."

"Of course, the time after he returned was still the instant he opened his eyes."

Chapter 230 Lin Dong, the Number One Genius of the Lin Clan

In the quiet room, Lin Dong sat cross-legged on the bed, a wave of spiritual energy shooting out from his eyes, and finally, it transformed into a spiritual map in the air in front of him.

This mental map mostly covers the territory of the Great Yan Dynasty. In the lower left corner of the map, there is a blood-red dot of light. That is the location of the "Ancestral Symbol" and also Lin Dong's target area.

On Lin Dong's shoulder, Little Marten also appeared, staring intently at the mental map.

“During this time, I checked a detailed map. The location of that Dao Ancestral Symbol should be in the Great Wilderness County on the western border of the Great Yan Dynasty,” Lin Dong said softly, pointing to the red dot.

The Great Wilderness County, a border county of the Great Yan Dynasty, is a place where various sects and forces coexist, and even the prestige of the four major families of the Great Yan Dynasty is greatly diminished in that chaotic area.

"I remember that guy just told you yesterday that the Lin family is going to the Creation Martial Stele over there in a while?" Little Marten chuckled. "Are they going with the main family's group?"

The "that guy" that Xiao Diao mentioned refers to Lin Fan, the current patriarch of the Lin clan.

“No, going with them would make us too conspicuous,” Lin shook his head. “Besides, they’re all sycophants who wouldn’t be of any use.”

Before his father was seriously injured, Lin Dong had always longed for the Lin Clan. However, after being invited back by the Lin Clan a few days ago, Lin Dong discovered that the so-called Lin Clan was no different from any other power he had ever seen before, except that it was much stronger.

“Then let’s set off immediately,” Little Marten shrugged, and with a swift movement, transformed into a ray of light and swept into the stone talisman. “It just so happens that your Great Sun Thunder Body hasn’t reached the third level yet, so you can use this time to find a place with more lightning strikes to cultivate.”

Lin Dong nodded. As the first top-tier body-refining martial art he cultivated, he had already witnessed its effects in that Nirvana Realm ancient tomb.

He shattered a high-grade spiritual treasure with a single punch. You should know that even a talisman puppet with such a sturdy body can be pierced by a high-grade spiritual treasure, but he was able to shatter a high-grade spiritual treasure with just his physical body. Moreover, at that time, the Great Sun Thunder Body was only the Jade Thunder Body!

After dispelling the mental map, Lin Dong composed himself and indifferently pushed open the door to the room.

"Young Master Lin Dong." As soon as the door was opened, the maids who had been arranged by Lin Fan to wait for Lin Dong's instructions at the door greeted him respectfully.

After giving the maids on both sides a cold glance, Lin Dong walked straight toward the gate of the Lin Clan.