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

Xiao Li was covered in blood, dragging two corpses with his left hand. After arriving in Peace Town, he hung them on the Death Tree.

"With so many corpses on this Death Tree, I wonder if this old tree can still hold on? Oh well, let's just add two more Dou Huang corpses to the Death Tree."

After Xiao Li finished doing all this, he headed towards the interior of the academy. On his way there, he was spotted by two Dou Huangs, who seemed to be called the Golden and Silver Elders, and were brothers. For some reason, they wanted to kill Xiao Li as soon as they met.

Xiao Li has a fiery temper and killed those two directly. They were just two nine-star Dou Huangs, what were they so arrogant about?

After Xiao Li left, the other people in Peace Town gathered around. Xiao Li had just dragged two corpses into Peace Town and hung them on the Undead Tree, which stunned many people.

"Aren't these the Golden and Silver Elders who have been causing trouble in the Black Corner Region for the past two years? Both of them are nine-star Dou Huangs, and when they fight together, they are said to be able to rival Dou Zongs!"

Who was that just now? He actually killed the Gold and Silver Elders? Could he be a Dou Zong elder from Canaan Academy?

"It shouldn't be a Dou Zong. That person entered Peace Town with Dou Qi Wings, so he was obviously a Dou Huang powerhouse. My god, that's amazing."

"What are you all doing here? Gathered here?" A hoarse, cold voice came from behind, and a burly middle-aged man led a group of people over.

"It's the Canaan Academy Enforcement Team!"

"It's Wu Tianlang, the commander of the enforcement team! My God!"

Wu Tianlang walked over. He had just led the law enforcement team to wipe out a disobedient small force and returned to Peace Town to find a group of people gathered here.

As the leader of the enforcement team, it's impossible not to be on guard. If someone were to gather a crowd and cause trouble, it would be a disgrace to Canaan Academy!

"Huh? These are the Gold and Silver Elders? How did they end up hanging here? Tell me, what happened?" Wu Tianlang was very surprised. He was now a nine-star Dou Huang and had dealt with the Gold and Silver Elders before.

The two elders, Jin and Yin, were extremely powerful. Even Wu Tianlang might not be able to defeat one of them in a one-on-one fight. It's truly unbelievable that someone could kill both of them directly.

The chatter of those around him made Wu Tianlang realize that a young man who looked to be around twenty years old was dragging two corpses into Peace Town, then hanging the two elders, Jin and Yin, on the Death Tree and heading towards the academy.

Moreover, this young man is a Dou Huang (Battle Emperor), with black Dou Qi wings.

"I have to go check it out." Wu Tianlang ordered the law enforcement team to stand by in Heping Town, and he chased after them to see who the mysterious person was!

At this moment, Xiao Li was running quickly towards the academy. Since he possessed an elder's token, he could easily enter the academy. He wanted to check on Hu Qian first.

"Hey, Vice Dean, long time no see." Xiao Li greeted Hu Qian.

"Huh? Xiao Li? What are you doing here? Wait! Xiao Li!" Hu Qian was taking a nap and vaguely saw Xiao Li leaving the door. He woke up after recognizing him.

"Of course it's me? Vice Dean, are you getting old? That shouldn't be the case. You shouldn't be senile yet," Xiao Li said with a smile.

"Hey! You brat! I just disturbed you when you were refining pills back then, why are you holding such a grudge? You come here to insult me ​​every time you see me." Hu Qian wasn't annoyed. He understood Xiao Li's personality and said irritably.

"The vice dean's cultivation has reached the nine-star Dou Huang level?" Xiao Li sensed Hu Qian's cultivation level.

"Hmm~ Thanks to your Imperial Pill and Azure Origin Pill, I've saved a lot of cultivation time. I'm about to reach the peak of Dou Huang. Could you refine a Breakthrough Pill for me? I've already prepared the medicinal herbs."

Hu Qian rubbed his hands together and said, after all, he had personally witnessed Xiao Li successfully refine the Breakthrough Pill. At that time, Xiao Li took one Breakthrough Pill and left the other for a Dou Huang peak elder who was about to reach the end of his life.

That elder lived up to expectations, breaking through to the Dou Zong level and becoming a cornerstone of Canaan Academy.

Now that Hu Qian and Wu Tianlang have both reached the Nine-Star Dou Huang level, they will soon be able to cultivate to the peak of Dou Huang, so the Breakthrough Pill is very important to them.

"We'll see how it goes this time."

bang——

The door to Hu Qian's office was violently flung open, and Wu Tianlang, exuding a menacing aura, stormed in.

"Vice Dean, something terrible has happened! A powerful figure has entered the academy. He killed the Gold and Silver Elders, and we don't know what he's doing here! Oh? Xiao Li? What brings you here!"

Wu Tianlang said anxiously, and then he noticed Xiao Li.

"The Golden and Silver Elders? Are you referring to those two old men with golden and silver hair? I killed them. They were complete lunatics. They came at me to fight, and I killed them in the end."

Xiao Li said calmly.

"What! You killed the Gold and Silver Elders!" Hu Qian and Wu Tianlang exclaimed in unison. The Gold and Silver Elders had been very arrogant in the Black Corner Region for the past two years, and Canaan Academy had also been having a lot of headaches.

Elder Xu, who had just been promoted to Dou Zong, went to the Black Corner Region to kill the Gold and Silver Elders, but the Gold and Silver Elders escaped, making them famous.

The two elders, Jin and Yin, have earned a reputation for being able to rival a Dou Zong when they join forces.

“Killing them is a good method, but once one of them is killed, the other will be much easier to deal with,” Xiao Li said calmly.

"This..." Hu Qian and Wu Tianlang were speechless; they didn't know how to express themselves.

"Alright, I'm here to see the dean. Vice dean, could you take me to see the dean?" Xiao Li stated his purpose.

"Okay! Got it."

. . . . . .

Dean's Office

Hu Qian led Xiao Li to the dean's office. Mang Tianchi's dean's office was very simple, unlike the place where a Dou Zun powerhouse lived.

"Dean, I heard from Elder Bai that you were coming to see me. Is there anything I can do for you?" Xiao Li asked.

Mang Tianchi looked at Xiao Li and said with a grin, "Not bad, not bad. You've reached the five-star Dou Huang level after not seeing you for several years. Last year, Bai Lie came back and told me that you had become a Dou Huang."

A year has passed, and you've advanced four stars, with your soul power reaching the peak of the mortal realm. Not bad, not bad at all. You're definitely suited to make a name for yourself there."

"What title?" Xiao Li asked, puzzled.

"Hehe, Danhui!"

Chapter 66 Dan Meeting

"The Pill Gathering! Could it be the Pill Gathering held by the Pill Tower?" Xiao Li asked in surprise.

"That's right, it's the Pill Gathering. With your current abilities, refining seventh-grade pills shouldn't be a problem, right? The Pill Gathering is the grandest and most influential pill gathering in the alchemy world, held every thirty years on the Dou Qi Continent, and it's hosted by the qualified forces."

It is called Dan Tower. I don't know if you are familiar with the power structure in Zhongzhou. The general public divides it into one hall, one tower, two sects, three valleys, and four pavilions.

This tower is the Pill Tower, arguably the most powerful alchemist organization in the Central Continent. Even I wouldn't dare provoke them. Let's just say, the Pill Tower has Dou Sheng level experts among its members!

Mang Tianchi gave Xiao Li a brief explanation of the Pill Tower.

"Yes, I know. I've heard of these forces in Zhongzhou, but why did the Dean ask me to participate?"

I am merely a seventh-grade alchemist, considered top-tier in the Northwest Continent, but I would be nothing special in the Central Continent.

"How could a mere seventh-grade alchemist like me possibly win such a grand event? Making it into the top ten would be a great achievement."

Xiao Li didn't understand why the dean wanted him to attend the Pill Gathering. He wasn't Xiao Yan; he already had his own Strange Flame, so the Three Thousand Burning Flames were useless to him.

The Three Thousand Burning Flames seem to possess complete intelligence, with wisdom no different from that of humans. To subdue it, one would need to be at least a Dou Zun.

"Who said I was going to let you win the championship? You actually want to win the championship? I'm just letting you broaden your horizons and make a name for yourself. With your age and such remarkable alchemy skills, even the Pill Tower can't find many like you."

As my student, Mang Tianchi, you naturally have to make me proud. You must attend the Alchemy Gathering, or I'll make you regret it!

Mang Tianchi raised his fist, ready to give Xiao Li a good beating if he dared to say even half a word of "no"!

"Uh, I'll do as the dean orders." Xiao Li temporarily submitted to Mang Tianchi's tyranny.

"Those who know when to yield are heroes, hehehe, cough cough, I can't laugh like that, it makes me feel like I've eaten a Soul Clan member."

"Ahem, young man, let me tell you why I want you to attend the Pill Gathering. Firstly, it will bring me honor, and secondly, it will pave the way for your own future," Mang Tianchi said calmly.

"Please explain in detail, Dean," Xiao Li inquired.

"This alchemy competition is a rare event on the Dou Qi Continent. Countless alchemy prodigies from all over the continent will compete here, and the winner will naturally become famous throughout the world."

I have a friend named Venerable Medicine. He once won the Pill Gathering. Before that, Venerable Medicine was not very famous. After winning the Pill Gathering, he became a very popular figure in the Dou Qi Continent.

So, I'm not asking you to win the championship, just to get a place in the finals. There are no age restrictions in the Dan tournament, and most of the people you'll be competing against are veterans.

"And you're so young, yet you've achieved such a good ranking. That'll make you famous, and when you're in the Central Plains, you'll have enough reputation to not stay in such a barren place as the Northwest Continent forever."

Mang Tianchi said slowly, after all, it's not easy to find a good seedling, it would be a pity not to use it to make him proud.

Moreover, the Pill Tower has soul cultivation techniques. In Mang Tianchi's opinion, Xiao Li has great talent. His soul realm is already at the peak of the mortal realm. If there were no soul cultivation techniques, he would have to rely entirely on himself to improve his cultivation and replenish his soul power.

Waiting until Xiao Li's soul realm reaches the Spirit Realm would take too long; the best way is to go to the Pill Tower.

Mang Tianchi felt that given the nature of the Pill Tower, seeing Xiao Li's talent, they would definitely invest in him, making Xiao Li's path smoother.

What if! What if Xiao Li becomes a ninth-grade alchemist in the future? Then he'll be in luck!

"Well, Dean, the kid can indeed refine seventh-grade pills now, and refining mid-grade seventh-grade pills shouldn't be a problem for him either. It's just that he can't handle the pill lightning."

"Does the Danhui allow outsiders to help resist Dan lightning?" Xiao Li asked. He vaguely remembered that the Danhui seemed to require participants to resist Dan lightning themselves. How could he use his head to do it?

"This... does seem to be a problem. Let me think about it." Mang Tianchi closed his eyes and pondered how to resist the Dan Lei.

"Ah! I've got it!" Mang Tianchi stood up, came to Xiao Li, and with a wave of his hand, a dark silver figure appeared. This figure had no life force, but possessed an extremely strong aura!

This puppet actually possesses the power of a Dou Zong expert!

"What is this? A puppet?" Xiao Li looked the silver humanoid up and down. Its eyes were empty and its body was unusually solid.

"Yes, it is indeed a puppet, a demon puppet technique passed down from ancient times. This puppet should be called the Earth Demon Puppet, and there should be a Heaven Demon Puppet above it!"

The strength of this earth demon puppet is probably around the level of a nine-star Dou Zong. The material used to make this puppet is likely the corpse of a one-star Dou Zun.

Unfortunately, the maker failed to refine it into a Heavenly Demon Puppet. I encountered this Earthly Demon Puppet in a secret realm. Since it could withstand my attacks, I took it back.

"Consider yourself lucky, kid. This earth demon puppet should be able to help you withstand the pill lightning."

Mang Tianchi gave Xiao Li this Earth Demon Puppet, which was equivalent to a Nine-Star Dou Zong.

"Thank you, Dean," Xiao Li said, clasping his hands in thanks. Then, Xiao Li was puzzled again: "How does this puppet recognize a master?"

Mang Tianchi: "Just a drop of blood containing your soul imprint will do. Just drop it on the Earth Demon Puppet's forehead."

"understood."

Xiao Li lightly bit the tip of his tongue, and a drop of blood containing a trace of the soul's imprint slowly floated out, finally landing precisely on the Earth Demon Puppet's brow, slowly infiltrating and eventually turning into a dark red blood spot the size of a thumb.

As the drop of blood entered the Earth Demon Puppet's brain without hindrance, leaving an indelible mark there, a faint trace of life slowly appeared in the Earth Demon Puppet's black, hollow eyes. It twisted its still somewhat stiff neck, looked down at Xiao Li, then its feet touched the ground, it knelt on one knee, and its head slowly lowered towards Xiao Li.

"That's amazing!" Xiao Li exclaimed.

When the soul blood fell into the Earth Demon Puppet's brow, Xiao Li clearly felt that his soul was as if it had been split into two parts, one part controlling himself and the other part controlling the Earth Demon Puppet in front of him.

At this moment, Xiao Li had a vague feeling that the earth demon puppet in front of him would obey any command he gave, even if the command was to attack Mang Tianchi, it would probably launch an attack without hesitation.

Having been imprinted with his soul mark, this earth demon puppet became Xiao Li's closest guard, because it would never betray him.

"Thank you, Dean, for letting me test the quality of this Earth Demon Puppet. I'm going to refine a few pills to practice." Xiao Li couldn't wait to start refining pills.

"Hehe, go ahead. There are still more than half a year before the Pill Gathering begins. At my speed, I can take you to the Central Region very quickly," Mang Tianchi said with a smile, stroking his beard.

Xiao Li then left and went to find the Grand Elder, Su Qian, to tell him that he was preparing to refine the Zongyuan Pill and was applying for medicinal herbs from the academy.

Chapter 67 Refining the Zongyuan Pill

"Wow! Xiao Li, you're back!"

A purple figure swayed and headbutted Xiao Li, causing him to stagger and nearly cough up blood.

"Waaaaah, Xiao Li, life is so miserable without you! I need to take the pills, waaaaah!" It turns out to be the gluttonous Long Ziyan. This girl had already finished all the pills Xiao Li had given her.

She was back to taking medicinal herbs. Some time ago, Zi Yan took some herbs randomly, and she didn't know what kind of herbs she took. After taking them, her stomach hurt for several days. Thinking about those miserable days, Zi Yan hoped that Xiao Li would come back soon.

"The little girl has reached the fifth rank?" Xiao Li patted Zi Yan's head. At this moment, the aura of a fifth-rank magical beast on the little girl's body was undeniable.

"Mmm, Xiao Li, I want to eat pills, I want to eat pills!" Zi Yan shook Xiao Li's hand as she hugged him.

"Alright, alright, I'll refine it for you right away. Here's a bottle of Fighting Spirit Pills for you to enjoy first."

Xiao Li handed a bottle of Dou Ling Pills to Zi Yan. The bottle contained about five Dou Ling Pills.

Without thinking, Zi Yan opened the bottle and gulped it down her throat.

"Hey! You can't eat this much at once!" Xiao Li was shocked and tried to stop him, but it was too late.

After finishing her meal, Zi Yan licked her lips and said, "Delicious, lots of energy, feels so good."

Zi Yan then fell asleep due to excess energy.

"Ah~ that's nice." Xiao Li sighed, then carried Zi Yan on his back and walked towards the Grand Elder's office.

The Grand Elder's Office

"What's wrong with this girl? Did she take random medicinal herbs again?" Su Qian asked anxiously, looking at Zi Yan in Xiao Li's arms.

Xiao Li shook his head: "It's nothing, I just ate too many Spirit-Boosting Pills and felt bloated."

Su Qian: "How much did she eat?"