Battle Through the Heavens: Xiao Yan, I am your second master.

Old Master Wang's success rate in refining the Imperial Extreme Pill is about 30% to 40%. If he can take it a step further, he might be able to break through to the seventh-grade alchemist.

Canaan College

"Elder, a seventh-grade pill has been bought by a stranger. Should we take it?" Wu Tianlang asked.

"No need for now. This voice and this soul aura seem somewhat familiar. Could it be that old guy?" Su Qian asked, somewhat uncertain.

"Who?"

"An eccentric yet very easy-going old fellow. He is a sixth-grade alchemist. As far as I know, there are very few sixth-grade alchemists in the entire Northwest Continent who would come to join in the fun."

He's one of them. Knowing his personality, he probably won't miss this auction. Let's follow him and see. If it really is him, that would be great.

Su Qian had a general idea, and if he was right, that would be the best outcome.

"Alright, since no one is going to compete with this master, then the Yin-Yang Profound Dragon Pill belongs to him! By the way, the owner who auctioned this pill said that no matter who successfully buys it in the end, they must unconditionally agree to do two things for him!"

Ye Xuan spoke up, knowing full well that Elder Wang would most likely not agree. After all, the Medicine King was only a sixth-grade alchemist, and Elder Wang was also a sixth-grade alchemist. If you wanted to order the other party to do something, you would have to offer something of greater value.

Ye Xuan didn't care about any of that. He only needed to sell the auction items. Anyway, after this auction, it would be about time for him to return to his family. He had been in the Black Corner Region for more than ten years and had recruited a lot of new blood here.

They made a lot of money at the auction, and bringing it all back to the family will give them some breathing room.

"Well, that's about enough. Li'er, let's go. We already know about the last item up for auction. Let's take the pills and leave." Old Wang stood up, preparing to leave.

"it is good!"

Xiao Li also got up. It was better to leave early, since there were always ruthless people who would want to kill and rob people with such a treasure as a seventh-grade pill.

Canaan College

"Tianlang, let's look at the last item before we leave, and then we'll go see some old friends," Su Qian said with a faint smile.

"Yes!"

. . . . . .

"Ladies and gentlemen, the next item is the last item in our auction, and also the last item in our Xuan Ye Auction House!"

Ye Xuan said with a smile that this was also his way of saying goodbye to the Black Corner Region. The young master of the Ye family was about to graduate from the inner court of Canaan Academy. His cultivation had reached the level of Dou Wang, and he would soon be able to return to the family and start taking over the family affairs.

Ye Xuan walked to the back and pushed out an exquisite cart. On the cart was a jade plate, and in the middle of the jade plate lay two earthen brown scrolls.

The scrolls are filled with rich energy, and it's clear at a glance that they are at least of the Earth-level quality. The key point is that there are two of them!

"Please take a look, everyone. The intermediate-level Earth-rank cultivation technique, 'Thick Earth Dragon Technique,' and its matching low-level Earth-rank combat skill, 'Stone Dragon Breaks the Sky'! This is a complete set of cultivation techniques and combat skills."

A person who masters this technique and fighting style can not only be invincible among those of the same level but can even fight opponents of higher levels. Don't hesitate, this item has no reserve price; the highest bidder wins!

Ye Xuan's brief introduction to the "Thick Earth Dragon Technique" had already caused everyone in the auction hall to turn red in the face and gasp for breath! A mid-level Earth-rank cultivation technique and its accompanying combat skills! This set could be considered a priceless treasure in the Northwest Continent!

"I'll offer five million gold coins plus a high-level Xuan-rank cultivation technique!"

"I'll offer four million gold coins plus a complete set of advanced Xuan-rank cultivation techniques and accompanying combat skills!"

"My Black Emperor Sect will offer two Grade 5 pills!" Mo Tianxing said first.

"My Demon Flame Valley has produced a sixth-grade pill and a set of advanced Xuan-rank cultivation techniques!"

"My Heavenly Serpent Palace will provide one Rank 6 pill, one Rank 5 pill, and a set of advanced Xuan-level cultivation techniques!"

Competition! A naked display of financial power. The old-established forces in the Black Corner Region and the powerful Heavenly Serpent Mansion in the Northwest Continent have all made their moves, leaving many independent cultivators and small forces feeling severely powerless.

"Humph!"

A heavy groan came from the auction hall, making most people's heads buzz.

"I am the Demon of Demon Flame Valley! I want these cultivation techniques and fighting skills, please give me some face!"

The old demon has made his move. He is a veteran Dou Zong powerhouse in the Black Corner Region, with unfathomable cultivation, and no one dares to provoke him.

Despite their resentment, the Black Emperor Sect, a local power in the Black Corner Region, and the rogue cultivator Eagle Mountain Elder had no choice but to let go.

Elder Huang Xiyue of the Heavenly Serpent Mansion wanted this Earth-rank cultivation technique, since she herself happened to cultivate earth-attribute battle qi.

However, she was no match for the old demon, and after weighing the options, she had no choice but to give up.

Ultimately, this set of martial arts techniques was acquired by Demon Flame Valley.

Canaan College

"Elder, why are you just letting Demon Flame Valley take away this cultivation technique and fighting skill?" Wu Tianlang asked anxiously.

"It's alright. If it were a seventh-grade pill, I would definitely bid for it, but I don't need to worry about this cultivation technique or fighting skill, because the Earth Demon Old Ghost has ice-attribute fighting qi."

Although this set of cultivation techniques and combat skills is of a high level, it is of the earth attribute, so the old demon could not cultivate it and could only keep it on the bookshelf to look at.

"Hehe, Sirius, let's go see some old friends. I bet quite a few are already eyeing the treasures I have."

Su Qian stood up and prepared to leave, with Wu Tianlang following behind her.

the other side,

"Master Huang, these are the items you bid on. Please keep them safe." A Dou Wang elder from the Xuan Ye Sect carefully packed the auctioned items and handed them to Elder Wang.

"Yes, the items are correct. Li'er, let's go." Old Wang led Xiao Li away.

They only auctioned two items this time: a Azure Nether Fruit and a Grade 7 Yin-Yang Profound Dragon Pill!

"Teacher, why don't you just take this Yin-Yang Profound Dragon Pill directly? It'll save you from any unforeseen complications!" Xiao Li said.

"Hmm? It's best if you take this; it's like having half your life saved. I don't have many years left to live, so it's a waste for me," Old Wang refused. He had chosen to bid for the Yin-Yang Profound Dragon Pill for his disciple's sake.

"But.."

"Let's not talk about this for now. Let's go. This Xuan Ye Sect is no peaceful place. It will most likely cause several deadly battles later." Old Wang was very knowledgeable. Auctions like this would always cause fights of all sizes after the items were sold.

"Ah."

Chapter 31, The Ambush and the Arrival of Old Friends

As Old Wang had expected, shortly after he and Xiao Li left, several groups of people followed them one after another.

When Xiao Li and Elder Wang were far away from Xuan Ye City, Elder Wang suddenly stopped, and a strange axe appeared in his hand.

"Teacher, are you here?" Xiao Li naturally understood what his teacher's actions meant. A large red and white sword appeared in his hand, its blade bright and clear with flame patterns engraved on it.

The sword's hilt is extremely wide and can be opened to reveal a fire-attribute magic core.

This sword, "Heavenly Fierce," must be an excellent work by a weapon refiner from ancient times. Unfortunately, the legacy of weapon refiners on the Dou Qi Continent today is not as complete as that of alchemists.

"Li'er is here. Two Dou Huangs, one two-star, one three-star, eight Dou Wangs, more than a dozen Dou Lings, and there are no more Grand Dou Masters." Old Wang's soul power had already sensed the number of opponents.

"Uh, so many? Teacher, two Dou Huangs are already enough to keep you busy. The rest would probably chop me into mincemeat." Xiao Li said with a bitter face.

"It's not that big!" Old Wang still had the mood to joke: "Ahem, enough joking. Those ahead are all enemies, but my stopping means our allies have arrived. Old man Su Qian, shouldn't you show yourself?"

Crack—A small gap suddenly appeared in the void.

"Hehe, old man Wang, I didn't expect your soul perception to still be so amazing." An old voice came from the void, and an old man in black robes stepped out of the void with a middle-aged man in black.

Behind the middle-aged man in black were a pair of wings made of fighting spirit, while the old man at the head of the group walked slowly to Wang Lao, his feet treading on the void.

"Stepping into the void, a Dou Zong powerhouse!"

This was Xiao Li's first time seeing a Dou Zong expert. In the Northwest Continent, Dou Zong was considered the ceiling. Dou Zong was the watershed for strong people. Only those who reached the Dou Zong realm could be considered strong people on the continent.

"You old codger, you actually broke through to the Dou Zong realm? Good, lend me a hand and wipe out all the invading enemies." Old Wang's tone was somewhat aggressive, clearly he was angry.

"You old codger, you actually made me your henchman? You're the first Dou Huang to command a Dou Zong!" Su Qian said irritably.

Seeing the two talking like this, Wu Tianlang was surprised that the Grand Elder was acquainted with this mysterious alchemist.

Xiao Li was surprised that his teacher knew people everywhere he went, and even after they went to Zhongzhou, his teacher still knew people there.

"Let's talk later. Let's cut off these tails and discuss things again in Peace Town. By the way, let me also introduce this promising young fellow. His bone age is about sixteen or seventeen, and his cultivation has already reached the three-star Dou Ling level. He's even more monstrous than the youngsters in the inner courtyard!"

Su Qian's gaze fell on Xiao Li, her eyes shining as if she were examining some rare treasure.

"Um, senior, please don't look at me like that. Your gaze is making me a little scared." Xiao Li got goosebumps all over. Being stared at like that by an old man was a bit creepy.

"Ahem, old man Su, let's deal with this mess. I have something important to discuss with you." Old Wang coughed.

"Hey! Hand over the pills and your storage ring, and I might spare you..."

puff-

The Dou Huang who spoke had his head smashed open, like a broken watermelon.

Puff puff puff——

In just a few breaths, Su Qian had dealt with all the invading enemies. Two low-level Dou Huangs and a few Dou Wangs were no match for Su Qian, who couldn't even warm up.

"So this is the Dou Zong level? It's truly impressive," Old Wang exclaimed.

Xiao Li then ran up to loot the corpses. After all, these guys were all powerful figures in the Black Corner Region, and they had some assets. Why not take them if they're not going to?

After Xiao Li took all the storage rings, he returned to Old Wang's side.

"let's go."

The four then left and headed towards Peace Town, the town of Canaan Academy.

Soon after,

Several more groups of powerful individuals arrived, but they found only devastation.

"My God, two Dou Huangs and several Dou Wangs are all dead, and even their storage rings are gone. What kind of force is this?"

. . . . . .

After flying for a day, Xiao Li saw a small town faintly visible between two majestic mountains in the distance.

"Alright, we've arrived at Heping Town. Let's walk in from here," Su Qian said with a smile.

Canaan Academy has an unwritten rule: no one is allowed to forcibly fly over the area within a hundred miles of the academy, otherwise they will be attacked!

As the Grand Elder of the Inner Court, Su Qian naturally had to set an example. After all, Peace Town was very safe. Anyone who dared to make a move here, well, they would soon see one of the famous attractions of Canaan Academy.

As soon as Xiao Li stood at the entrance of Peace Town, a strange sight came into view!

This is a strange tree. It is pitch black, and its canopy spreads out in all directions, like a menacing claw. Under the sunlight, it exudes a faint chill.

Among the branches of the tree, some corpses were hanging, swaying and creaking in the breeze.

"Hiss—that's a bit creepy!" Xiao Li gasped. This bizarre scene was beyond his tolerance, and he felt like vomiting.

This tree is called the Dead Tree!

The eerie aura emanating from this strange, undead tree sent chills down the spines of the group of people standing at the town's entrance.

In the Black Corner Region, the reputation of this Death Tree is so great that it almost makes the people of the Black Corner Region tremble with fear. Just over a decade ago, a certain force in the Black Corner Region engaged in a bloody battle with Canaan Academy.

The reason for the war is unknown. All that is known is that after this bloody battle, the corpses of two Dou Wang and one Dou Huang powerhouse were found hanging on the old tree in Peace Town.

This tree was thus named the Dead Tree.

Since then, the area surrounding Canaan Academy has been a quiet zone, completely out of step with the outside world. No powerful figure from the Black Corner Region has dared to enter these towns with a murderous aura. Even if there are occasional disturbances, the harassers will be reduced to corpses impaled on the Death Tree within an hour.

At this moment, Xiao Li looked at the corpses swaying in the wind on the Death Tree, like teru teru bozu dolls, which was truly chilling.

"Li'er, do you know why Canaan Academy is able to cultivate geniuses in the chaotic Black Corner Region? It's because of its overwhelming strength! Only a place like this can cultivate geniuses!"

Old Wang said with a smile that he had been to Canaan Academy many times and had seen many geniuses. Now he was sending out the little genius he had trained to compete with geniuses from all over the continent!

"Oh? Old Wang, do you perhaps want this little guy to join Canaan Academy?" Su Qian suddenly asked with interest.

"Of course! My disciple is exceptionally talented. At the age of sixteen, he reached the three-star Dou Ling level. When did your Canaan Academy ever have such a genius?"

However, some people are unremarkable at first, but later achieve great success and soar to great heights. Others have a smooth start, but ultimately fail.

Li'er, remember never to underestimate anyone in the world; always know that there are people more capable than you, and the world is vast beyond your understanding.

Old Wang's tone was extremely serious. He might also be this kind of person, who had a smooth start and displayed great talent, but was wiped out by someone who destroyed his entire family.

"Disciple understands!" Xiao Li nodded heavily. Everyone has their glorious moments, but don't mistake a moment for eternity. Wasn't the Xiao Clan the same way back then?

Chapter 32, Entering Canaan

"Well, Old Man Su, how about my disciple joins your Canaan Academy?" Old Man Wang asked Su Qian.

"Good! That's wonderful! I'm not particularly satisfied with the quality of the students in the last few classes. They're not the best, but they're not the worst either. Only a few are not bad. It'll be good to let the young man give them a little pointers!"

Su Qian was naturally extremely happy to receive a gifted student.