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

"A high-level Xuan-rank cultivation technique, the Heavenly Flame Technique. Not bad at all."

Xiao Li took it from his hand, then looked at the four people standing side by side: "Hey! Any of you four want this?"

"Forehead...."

"Should we do it or not?!"

"Hey junior, I want it! I'm a fire attribute!" A thin young man raised his hand and said. He was the fifth-place finisher in this selection competition, a nine-star Dou Shi.

"Here you go!" Xiao Li threw the scroll over directly.

"Thank you, thank you!" The thin young man was almost moved to tears. Unlike his classmates, who all had families, he was an orphan. He just happened to run into the Canaan Academy's registration team and barely met the admission requirements.

After entering the academy, he studied diligently and finally broke into the top five of this competition after several years of training.

"Hmm~ Why do you speak with a bit of a Jiama Empire accent? Are you from the Jiama Empire?" Xiao Li asked.

“Yes! I am from the Gama Empire! I come from Blackrock City!” the thin young man said excitedly.

"Haha, what a coincidence! I'm also from the Gama Empire, from the Holy City of Gama. What's your name?" Xiao Li hadn't expected to meet someone from the same country here.

"My name is Xia Yilong, you can just call me A-Long," the thin young man named Xia Yilong said happily.

"Don't rush, this library definitely has more than just high-level Xuan-rank cultivation techniques. Keep trying your luck," Xiao Li said with a smile.

"Ah."

The other three seemed to have been abandoned, but they quickly adjusted their mindset and began searching for their own treasures.

"Hmm? This energy shield is quite bright, what is it?" Xiao Li noticed a rather bright ball of light.

"It's beast fire! It looks more powerful than the beast fire I'm using now. A seventh-tier beast fire? I'll keep it as an alternative."

Xiao Li discovered a dark golden beast fire. He is currently using the beast fire of the sixth-tier Purple Tiger King. Once he reaches the Dou Wang level, the amplification effect of the beast fire will be much less.

“Xiao Li, I found an energy shield here, but I can’t open it,” Xia Yilong said.

"Oh? Let me see!" Xiao Li arrived at the energy cluster and found that this cluster of light was indeed more difficult to open than the others.

Xiao Li used his soul power to open it, and then an ancient scroll appeared in his hand.

"Oh? It's a pill formula! Let me see. A mid-grade seventh-rank pill, the Heavenly Yang Dragon Blood Pill. A pure Yang tonic, it's most effective when used on a Heavenly Yang body."

If a person with a Heavenly Yang Body takes the Heavenly Yang Blood Dragon Pill, it can further enhance the potential of their Heavenly Yang Body and has a chance to obtain a physical body as powerful as a dragon-type magical beast.

The main ingredients are the Heavenly Sun Fruit King, two sixth-tier dragon-type magical beast cores, and twenty-four drops of fifth-tier dragon-type magical beast essence blood.

Xiao Li discovered a formula for a mid-grade seventh-rank pill, which was extremely suitable for Elder Wang, whose physique was the Heavenly Yang Body.

Unfortunately, the source of the Heavenly Yang Body was extracted by the Ice River Valley, but its essence remains unchanged. If Elder Wang were to take this pill, it might be able to revive the Heavenly Yang Body when combined with the Yin Yang Profound Dragon Pill!

Xiao Li decided to accept the pill formula and refine the pill for Elder Wang in the future.

Xiao Li continued his search for good things, only to discover that the other three were fighting over a single fruit.

"Huh? It's actually the Heavenly Sun Fruit King! What good luck! Stop it!" Xiao Li shouted, immediately stopping the three people who were attacking.

After all, they had all witnessed Xiao Li's power, and if they offended him, they would have no good days ahead.

"It really is the Heavenly Sun Fruit King! What a coincidence! Who among you discovered it?" Xiao Li said happily.

"I discovered that this fruit is the Heavenly Sun Fruit, which is helpful for breaking through to the Dou Wang level, so I planned to take it to prepare for my future breakthrough to Dou Wang level. Who knew they would join forces to snatch it?"

"That Grand Master said angrily."

“These things are not important. What is important is that I want this, but I can’t take it out of the country. I need you to help me take it out,” Xiao Li said with a smile.

"This..." The Grand Master was definitely not happy, but he didn't dare to say it directly.

"Ahem, listen to me first. I want this fruit. If you help me take it out, there will naturally be benefits. You are now a two-star Great Dou Master, so you probably haven't eaten the Purple Heart Breakthrough Pill before." Xiao Li's smile deepened.

"The Purple Heart Breakthrough Pill! It's the Purple Heart Breakthrough Pill that can raise a Great Dou Master's cultivation by one star and can be taken twice in a row!" the Great Dou Master said excitedly.

“That’s right, help me take this fruit out and hand it over to me, and I can give you two Purple Heart Breakthrough Pills!” Xiao Li said, stroking his chin.

"Master, your offer is very tempting, but I..."

"I'll add one more Three-Pattern Azure Spirit Pill. This is my last offer, so think it over!"

"make a deal!"

The Grand Master immediately agreed; after all, it was a Three-Pattern Azure Spirit Pill!

After consuming it, a Grand Master can temporarily increase their cultivation level by three stars if they overcome the backlash. With the addition of two Purple Heart Breakthrough Pills, they will reach a five-star cultivation level.

He is currently a two-star Grand Dou Master. With these pills, he can reach the seven-star Grand Dou Master in one step, saving him a lot of time in arduous cultivation!

"Hmm~ You're very clever. You know how to take this fruit out and how to put it back properly so that its medicinal properties aren't lost!" Xiao Li said calmly.

"Yes! I'll do whatever you say."

The other two watched all this with bated breath. Suddenly, they also wanted to get on good terms with this mysterious alchemist junior and ask him to use his pills to thoroughly rub them in.

Xiao Li naturally noticed the two men's gazes and said with a faint smile, "You also want pills? Of course you can. Just bring me some things when you show up. Purple Heart Barrier-Breaking Pill and Three-Pattern Azure Spirit Pill are both fine!"

"Okay, junior, what do you need? We guarantee we'll complete the mission!" The two young men immediately stood at attention.

This is the skill of an alchemist, capable of making countless powerful individuals bow down.

"Oh? A sixth-tier dragon-type magical beast's magic core is a good thing. Can you hold it for me?" Xiao Li tossed a dragon-type magical beast's magic core to another young Dou Shi.

"Hey junior, you're an alchemist, right? I saw a medicine cauldron in a room earlier, would you like to take it out with you?"

"Oh? There's also a medicine cauldron? Take me to see it."

The Grand Master led Xiao Li to another room, where a rather large ball of light could be seen. Although the ball of light looked large, it was actually quite transparent, and one could see what was inside from the outside.

This is an ancient, reddish-brown medicine cauldron with seven fire openings.

"It's actually a seventh-tier medicine cauldron! What a treasure! Senior, could you help me carry it? Purple Heart Barrier-Breaking Pill and Three-Pattern Azure Spirit Pill are both fine." Xiao Li said with delight.

"Hehe, junior, this is such a good item, could you add another Spirit Ascension Pill?" the Grand Master said somewhat embarrassedly.

He was the highest-ranking cultivator in this competition besides Xiao Li, reaching the level of a three-star Grand Dou Master.

"Alright! I agree! But you need to prepare the herbs yourself, that's the rule for alchemists!"

"Thank you so much!"

Chapter 35 A great harvest

"Um, junior, could I help you bring something too?" Xia Yilong said somewhat shyly.

Now he doesn't feel that cultivation techniques are so appealing anymore. High-level Xuan-rank cultivation techniques are indeed very good, but the mid-level Xuan-rank cultivation technique he is currently cultivating is not bad either. The Purple Heart Barrier-Breaking Pill and the Three-Pattern Azure Spirit Pill are really too good.

"Ah Long, you want the pills too, right? No problem, there's still time, let's continue." Xiao Li said with a smile, it's so easy for alchemists to negotiate.

"By the way, junior, after we enter the inner academy, why don't you come with me to my cousin's place? My cousin entered the inner academy three years earlier than me, and he's already a peak Dou Ling expert, ranked fourth on the strength list."

The three-star Grandmaster Liu Tianjiao spoke up.

"Oh? What's the explanation?" Xiao Li asked.

"Although I have never been to the inner courtyard, my cousin told me that to get the best cultivation conditions there, you have to see who has the strongest fist. So, if we are separated, we newcomers will definitely be exploited and bullied."

This is a characteristic of Canaan Academy. It is common for senior students to bully freshmen. Those senior students are people who have been bullied before, so they will definitely bully freshmen.

My cousin was also bullied when he entered the inner courtyard. He was even beaten so badly by a senior that he was bedridden for a month. Although he got his revenge later, it still made people uncomfortable.

Therefore, it's best for us newcomers to stick together and join a faction. My cousin is quite strong in the inner courtyard, so those senior students shouldn't dare to mess with us, which will save us a lot of trouble.

Liu Tianjiao spoke truthfully. Although he felt that with Xiao Li's strength, he probably wouldn't be bullied, and others would be too busy currying favor with him, he still wanted to win over this junior's favor.

"Trouble? I'm not afraid of trouble at all. Bring it on, I'll take it all!" Xiao Li said confidently.

“However, there are some annoying bugs that I don’t want to deal with. It wouldn’t hurt to have someone help me get rid of them, so I’ll go and rest at your cousin’s place for a while,” Xiao Li said calmly.

Liu Tianjiao immediately beamed with joy: "That's wonderful! With you joining us, I'm sure your cousin will be very happy. You'll definitely be a distinguished guest of the Liu Gang."

"By the way, junior, what rank of alchemist are you? I remember that the Purple Heart Breakthrough Pill is a peak fourth-rank pill. Even a fifth-rank alchemist would have to put in a lot of effort to refine it, and the success rate is not high." Xia Yilong asked.

"I am but a fifth-grade alchemist, probably barely a high-grade fifth-grade alchemist, since the success rate of high-grade fifth-grade pills is not particularly high," Xiao Li said, stroking his chin.

The other four were completely stunned.

Lin Feng, the two-star Grand Dou Master from before, had already come to Xiao Li's side and whispered, "Master Xiao, do you take on followers?"

"Forehead...."

after an hour,

As Xiao Li and his group of five walked out of the library, Hu Qian and the two elders, who were waiting at the door, turned their gazes toward them.

"Go, all of you. Remember, you must not reveal a single thing about what happened here today, including any information from inside the library, to anyone." Qianmu's hoarse, aged voice came from behind.

"Hehe, you're all out? You didn't all come back empty-handed, did you?" Hu Qian asked with a smile, after all, many students were greedy and ended up with nothing.

"Hmm, quite a haul. Come on, guys, give me the stuff," Xiao Li said to the other four.

Xia Yilong handed a crimson seventh-order magical beast core to Xiao Li, followed by Liu Tianjiao, Lin Feng, and Ye Yu, who all handed over their spoils to Xiao Li.

"this...."

This was the first time that Hu Qian and the two elders had ever seen such a situation, that other students were willing to share their gains with others.

"Hmm~ Here are the pills for you. Liu Tianjiao, Lin Feng, here are the Purple Heart Barrier-Breaking Pills and the Three-Pattern Azure Spirit Pills you requested. Remember, to avoid backlash from the Three-Pattern Azure Spirit Pills, you must withstand the flame energy within the pills."

If you can withstand the impact of the three fiery energies, you can increase your cultivation by three stars. If you can't withstand them, you will suffer a backlash. However, since you two are destined to meet me, I will give each of you an Ice Heart Pill, which will help you take the Three-Pattern Azure Spirit Pill.

As for Ah Long and Ye Yu, you are still at the Dou Shi level. Taking the Three-Pattern Azure Spirit Pill would be too harmful to yourselves. I'll switch you to the Two-Pattern Azure Spirit Pill first to help you break through the Dou Shi barrier, and then you can take the Purple Heart Barrier-Breaking Pill.”

Xiao Li distributed the pills to everyone, which made Hu Qian and the two elders' faces twitch wildly.

"Second Elder, is this in accordance with the rules?" Hu Qian asked in a low voice.

"He only took one item, and the others each took one. How they use it is their own business, which is in accordance with the rules. This kid is really resourceful and generous. No wonder he is an alchemist."

This was the first time Qianmu had ever seen anything like it, and it intrigued him. This little guy was not only exceptionally talented, but also quite clever.

Qianmu: "Huqian, take the other little ones and go. Xiao Li, please stay. I have something I want to say to him."

"Yes. Let's go."

After Hu Qian and the others left, the two elders, Qian Bai and his companion, also came down and circled around Xiao Li several times.

"What are you doing, elders?" Xiao Li felt goosebumps. Why do the elders of Canaan Academy like to do this?

"Hehe, I haven't seen any outstanding geniuses in a long time. On a whim, I'll call myself Qianmu, you can just call me Elder Qian. And that one is Bailie, do you know Su Qian? Su Qian's predecessor as the Grand Elder was Elder Bai, you can just call him Elder Bai."

Chiki said with a smile.

"I have met all the elders," Xiao Li said, bowing.

"Hmm. I observe that your soul power is quite remarkable. What rank has your alchemy skill reached?" Qianmu inquired.

"I've already reached the fifth rank, and I can refine the fifth-rank high-grade pill, Qingyuan Pill. The vice dean has seen it," Xiao Li answered honestly.

The two elders would definitely not harm him. These two old men like to cultivate in seclusion, and they only appear when there is a major disaster at Canaan Academy. Now, the two of them are at least high-level Dou Zong, and they are looking for the path to break through to Dou Zun.

"Oh? You've actually reached the fifth rank! Impressive, impressive. Even among the alchemy families of the Central Region, there are probably few of your age who can rival you," Qianmu said with a smile, stroking his beard.

"Since that's the case, let me guide you through a fortuitous opportunity. Every alchemist dreams of a treasure, and as an alchemist, you should know what it is, right?"

Without a second thought, Xiao Li replied, "Then it is naturally a strange fire."

Qianmu nodded in satisfaction: "That's right, it's a different kind of flame. Canaan Academy has a different kind of flame, ranked fourteenth on the different kind of flame list! The Fallen Heart Flame."

The Fallen Heart Flame, ranked fourteenth, fire born from the heart, tempering qi and refining bones.

While the Fallen Heart Flame may be slightly weaker in terms of direct attack power compared to other strange flames, its ability to accelerate cultivation speed is something countless people dream of.

In the world of alchemy, this Fallen Heart Flame has a particularly eye-catching nickname: Cultivation Cheat Device!

Once the Fallen Heart Flame is successfully refined, a kind of heart fire will be continuously generated within the body. This heart fire will burn the battle qi within the body day and night, without any control. In this almost non-stop tempering, it is as if the body is in a state of cultivation at all times. Moreover, the effect of this state of cultivation is better than that of ordinary cultivation. This kind of cultivation is naturally far superior to ordinary cultivation, so it is not surprising that it is called a cheat device.

Chapter 36 The Target Falls from the Heart Flame

"The Fallen Heart Flame? The Fallen Heart Flame that's known as a cheat code for cultivation?" Xiao Li was very excited. He did know that the inner courtyard had the Fallen Heart Flame.

Moreover, the Fallen Heart Flame is one of his targets. The Fallen Heart Flame is not only known as a cheat code for cultivation, but it also has the characteristic of burning the soul, and it is especially effective against those who are good at the way of the soul!

It has a special attack against the strange creatures of the Soul Palace.

"That's right, that's right. As you probably know, our Dean Mang Tianchi of Canaan Academy is a Dou Zun powerhouse. When he traveled across the continent..."