Battle Through the Heavens: The Alchemist Starting from the Ye Family

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There was no way around it; Ye Chen's reputation was simply too great. Moreover, those qualified to be invited by the Medicine Clan were all true powerhouses on the continent, so they naturally knew everything about Ye Chen.

"That's for sure! You know, this Chairman Ye was already able to refine ninth-grade pills before he even became a Dou Sheng. Now his strength has already..."

His skill has reached an unbelievable level, and with the Pure Lotus Demon Flame protecting him, who else but him deserves the title of the continent's number one alchemist!

Yes, the person who said this clearly admires Ye Chen very much, and there was a hint of boasting in their words.

Of course, while some people praise Ye Chen, others will scoff...

"I admit that this President Ye is a genius that only appears once in a century in the entire Central Continent, but how long has he been rising to prominence? Although the Pill Tower is the number one alchemist force in the Central Continent, there are quite a few alchemists stronger than them on the entire continent..."

This statement also resonated with many people.

"Hey, I agree with that. In terms of Qi cultivation and combat, this person might be a once-in-a-millennium talent, but if he were to compete in alchemy at the Medicine Clan's gate, he'd be asking for trouble..."

To outsiders, the Pill Tower is the holy land in the hearts of all alchemists, but to these true high-ranking people on the continent, the real number one alchemist force on the continent is still the Medicine Clan!

The moment they entered the space, Ye Chen and his companion's vision blurred slightly, and the mountainous terrain in front of them transformed into a lush green plain.

On the plains, there were enormous birds and beasts, each with a wingspan of several hundred feet.

"You two, please come this way."

As soon as the two landed, a member of the Medicine Clan clad in armor swiftly approached and led them onto the back of a giant bird...

At this moment, hundreds of figures were standing on the bird's back, creating a lively scene.

When Ye Chen appeared, he immediately attracted everyone's attention. Some people were overjoyed and greeted him with smiles.

There's no way around it, the Pill Tower is now the true overlord of the Central Plains!

After they swept through the Soul Palace, apart from those ancient races, there was no force on the entire continent that could compare with the Pill Tower.

Moreover, those who took the initiative to greet him were all people with good relations with Danta. Although they had not joined the Danta Alliance, they would still be very friendly when they met.

Ye Chen smiled and exchanged a few pleasantries with these people, while Su Lingyin maintained her indifferent and even cold attitude in the face of everything.

Many people were curious about the mysterious woman following Ye Chen, but after sensing her deep and terrifying aura, many immediately gave up their thoughts.

A moment later, the group set off, while the giant bird flapped its massive wings, riding the gale and soaring into the depths of the space where the Medicine Clan was located.

The flight lasted for about half an hour. The giant bird gradually slowed down, and Ye Chen looked into the distance and saw a towering mountain that seemed to reach into the clouds appear in his field of vision.

On that giant mountain, clusters of grand halls and buildings could be vaguely seen, with countless plumes of smoke slowly rising into the air, filled with a rich fragrance of cinnamon.

The giant bird landed on a huge plaza. As Ye Chen and the others arrived on the ground, preparing to follow the flow of people into the plaza...

Several streaks of light rapidly descended from the horizon.

Before anyone arrives, the sound is heard first.

"Hahaha, President Ye Chen's visit to the Medicine Clan is an honor. I am so sorry for not welcoming you properly!"

Ye Chen looked up and saw an old man dressed in the attire of the Medicine Clan, but with striking long, fiery red hair, rushing towards him.

"Elder Wanhuo!"

"Greetings, Elder Wanhuo!"

"..."

Before Ye Chen could speak, many of the Medicine Clan members responsible for welcoming guests had already spoken up.

Hearing how others addressed the old man with the fiery hair, Ye Chen couldn't help but raise an eyebrow...

"Elder Wanhuo? Could this be Yao Wanhuo...? This person might be the second strongest in the Yao Clan."

The Medicine Clan itself is not very strong. The strongest member of the clan is the clan leader, Yao Dan, who is at the level of a Seven-Star Dou Sheng.

Below the clan leader, Elder Wanhuo, a six-star Dou Sheng, should be the strongest. After all, even a four-star Dou Sheng like Yao Wangui can sit in the chief position of the Punishment Hall, so the strength of the Yao clan is self-evident.

"Hehe, I am Yao Wanhuo. I have met President Ye Chen and this fairy..." Yao Wanhuo's attitude was very warm, and he did not have the arrogance of an ancient race at all.

There was no other way; Yao Wanhuo had already heard of the young Pill Tower's formidable reputation—he was someone capable of annihilating the Soul Hall Master…

Now that they have met in person, Yao Wanhuo can sense the faint but terrifying aura emanating from the other party, so his attitude is naturally humble and polite.

As for Su Lingyin standing next to him, Yao Wanhuo didn't recognize her either.

After all, the Valley Master of Yin Valley was nothing in the eyes of the major powers in Zhongzhou, not to mention that Su Lingyin had not shown her face in Zhongzhou for decades.

"Hehe, Elder Wanhuo, you're too kind. It's a great honor to receive an invitation from the Medicine Clan..."

One shouldn't hit a smiling face, and since the other party was so polite, Ye Chen naturally reciprocated with impeccable manners.

Next, Ye Chen and Yao Wanhuo led them towards the place where the pharmacopoeia was being held at the top of the mountain.

As they walked, Yao Wanhuo chuckled and said, "Hehe, I heard that President Ye Chen was promoted to an eighth-grade alchemist at the age of twenty, and several years ago, before he was even thirty, he refined a ninth-grade pill in front of everyone..."

It's likely that their alchemy skills have advanced significantly by now.

"It just so happens that every edition of the Pharmacopoeia is a gathering place for the top alchemists on the Dou Qi Continent. If President Ye can stand out in this Pharmacopoeia, the title of the number one alchemist on the continent will probably fall to the Pill Tower..."

"Not at all, not at all. In terms of alchemy, I am but a novice. Compared to the talented Medicine Clan, I would never dare to have such an arrogant idea," Ye Chen quickly replied modestly.

Although Yao Wanhuo's words sounded like he was praising Ye Chen, the latter could clearly sense the arrogance in the old man's tone...

Even though the other party had placed Ye Chen at the same level in terms of battle qi cultivation, when it came to alchemy, as an ancient race that started out with alchemy, they still had plenty of pride in their hearts.

Ye Chen naturally wouldn't argue about it.

Since it was a race on the verge of extinction anyway, Ye Chen had no interest in arguing with a dying person.

"Haha, President Ye, don't be modest. I really want to spar with you..." Seemingly very pleased with Ye Chen's words, Elder Wan Huo's smile grew even wider.

Ye Chen raised an eyebrow, not expecting this old guy to be so arrogant.

Ye Chen hadn't originally planned to make a move on the Pharmacopoeia, but since the other party had said so, if he refused again, wouldn't people say that the Pill Tower was afraid of the Medicine Clan?

"Hehe, in that case, I shall seek guidance from Elder Wan Huo in a moment..."

Chapter 518 begins

At the summit of Medicine Mountain, clouds and mist swirl, and a strange fragrance of elixirs spreads, giving people a sense of tranquility and being in a fairyland.

Looking out, vast stretches of medicinal herbs converge like an ocean, and above these seas of herbs, an enormous plaza floats out of thin air!

At the four corners of the square, four enormous medicine cauldrons were emitting fragrant aromas, with plumes of smoke shooting straight into the sky.

This is where the pharmacopoeia is being held. Now, people are gathered on this suspended platform, and lively conversations are constantly taking place, creating a bustling atmosphere.

Looking north from the stone platform, one sees rows of stone chairs. On either side of these chairs, beautiful maids flit about like butterflies, their nimble hands filling the jade cups on the stone tables.

As a window for the Medicine Clan to showcase its strength to the entire continent, the Pharmacopoeia naturally enjoys a much higher standard and treatment than the Pill Gathering.

Following Yao Wanhuo, Ye Chen and Yao Wanhuo landed on the stone platform. Then, under Yao Wanhuo's guidance, they arrived at a place near the center.

At this moment, many people present were discussing Ye Chen. There was no way around it. He had managed to sweep away the Soul Palace, which had existed for thousands of years, and had not been destroyed by the Soul Clan. The Pill Tower had long since become an existence that could stand on equal footing with ancient races like the Medicine Clan.

Ye Chen's gaze swept across the entire arena, and he found that there were quite a few people present, all of whom could be considered strong. However, he did not see any strong individuals from the other races. Only the Flame Clan and Thunder Clan, who were also part of the Three Races Alliance, had people appear, but their strength was only so-so, and their presence seemed somewhat perfunctory.

Unfortunately, the Pharmacopoeia is primarily a stage for the Medicine Clan; the other clans have no interest in fawning over the mere Medicine Clan...

"Tsk, it seems this so-called three-race alliance isn't all that impressive. They weren't even aware of the danger. They're probably too confident in their own strength and never imagined the Soul Clan would choose this moment to make their move."

Ye Chen smiled inexplicably, lost in thought.

But that's for the best. To put it another way, the destruction of the Medicine Clan isn't necessarily a bad thing for the Pill Tower...

The two sat down, and the clever medicine clan maids immediately stepped forward to serve them respectfully.

"The first half of the pharmacopoeia is a stage for the young people in my Yao clan. When the time comes, President Ye can see the level of these young people in my Yao clan and give them some pointers..." Yao Wanhuo looked down at the huge stone platform below, chuckled, and then looked at Ye Chen and said.

Ye Chen nodded slightly, not caring about the process. He didn't care what the procedure was; he just needed to wait.

As Ye Chen and Yao Wanhuo talked, the crowd around the stone platform grew larger and larger. Finally, all sorts of noises soared into the sky, and the buzzing sound even shook the clouds in the sky apart.

Suddenly, the sound of a bell rang out in the sky. Yao Wanhuo, who had just been smiling, instantly became solemn. Then, together with many members of the Yao clan, he quickly stood up, and his respectful voices spread far and wide.

"Welcome, clan leader."

A grand welcoming cry echoed across the sky, and the clouds churned before parting on their own, revealing a white-haired old man in a white robe who slowly emerged from them.

....

"So this is the patriarch of the Medicine Clan... He's quite powerful." Looking at the old man in the sky with a somewhat solemn expression, Su Lingyin transmitted her voice to Ye Chen.

"Hehe, that's natural. After all, he is the head of a clan. Even though the Medicine Clan has declined, this Medicine Pill Clan Chief still possesses the strength of a Seven-Star Dou Sheng..." Ye Chen also introduced him in the same way.

"As expected, none of these forces that have existed since ancient times are simple characters..." Su Lingyin's expression became even more solemn.

Ye Chen did not answer, but continued to wait silently for the pharmacopoeia to begin.

Moreover, judging from the current situation, it seems that some powerful figures have not yet truly shown themselves, so Ye Chen is not in a hurry at all.

Just as Yao Dan was about to begin his speech, a voice suddenly drifted over from the horizon...

"Heh, old man of medicine pills, have you finally decided to retire this time?"

Along with this sound came a...

It has an extremely rich, medicinal aroma.

Immediately afterwards, everyone saw a flash of green light on the distant horizon, and in a few moments, a pale green medicine cauldron swiftly broke through the air and came flying towards them...

Above the medicine cauldron sat an old man dressed in ordinary hemp clothing. He leaned on a cane that looked like it was woven from medicinal herbs, from which hung many jade bottles that made a tinkling sound as they were shaken.

"This is... Shennong the Elder. He actually showed himself." Ye Chen's eyes narrowed slightly, and he was already quite interested.

If there is anyone on this continent besides the Medicine Clan whose alchemy skills can make the Pill Tower feel inferior, it is only this old man Shennong...

The exact origins and background of this Shennong Elder have always been a mystery across the entire continent. His seniority is so high that it can even be traced back to the last tower master of the Dan Tower.

The records of the Dan Tower also contain accounts related to this Shennong elder, and even records of his contests with some powerful figures in the Dan Tower...

Without exception, all of these records showed that the senior alchemists of the Pill Tower had been defeated, which made Ye Chen take notice of this person very early on.

"This old man is also very strong, and I can feel a powerful life force in his body..." As she spoke, Su Lingyin's soft pink tongue gently licked the corner of her lips from beneath her veil.

This is because the veil conceals the scene, preventing outsiders from seeing it. Otherwise, countless men would have been tempted and succumbed to the allure of this sensual and seductive sight.

Ye Chen also didn't notice any of this, but secretly transmitted his voice and said, "As far as I know, this Shennong Elder is in charge of the Life Flame, which ranks fifth on the Strange Flame Ranking. It is a unique flame known for its extreme vitality, so it's not surprising that you have this feeling."

"The Flame of Life..."

Upon hearing this name, Su Lingyin's eyes brightened even more.

If Chen'er could obtain this flame containing ultimate life force, the problem troubling her right now would probably be solved in an instant...

Of course, this is not possible for the time being, since they can't just kill people and steal fire based on these speculations, right?

The consequences of that were not what Ye Chen and Danta wanted to see, so it was just a thought.

....

Besides, Dan Chen is already very close to becoming a true Dou Sheng. Once she breaks through, all those troubles will disappear immediately, so there's absolutely no need to take such a risk...

"Hehe, you old fellow, you're still alive..." Above the sky, Yao Danmian greeted Shennong with a light laugh.

The old man Shennong rose from the medicine cauldron, waved his sleeve to put it away, and his weathered gaze swept around before settling on Ye Chen. He let out a soft exclamation of surprise, then chuckled, "Having not left the mountain for many years, you..."

"Thinking that a new talent has emerged in Zhongzhou, so young, yet already possessing soul power at the Great Perfection of the Heavenly Realm, it's truly astonishing..."

Clearly, for someone of Shennong Laoren's level, his soul realm had also reached the Great Perfection of the Heavenly Realm, so it was not surprising that he could see through Ye Chen's current realm at a glance.

Upon seeing this, Ye Chen also rose from his seat, chuckled, and cupped his hands in a gesture of respect, saying, "Hehe, Senior Shennong, you flatter me. I have also heard many stories about Senior Shennong from our ancestor..."

The old man Shennong raised an eyebrow, and then heard the introduction of the medicinal pill: "Hehe, old man, you don't recognize him yet... This young friend Ye Chen is the current president of the Pill Tower, and also the true controller of the Pill Tower. Whether it's his alchemy skills or his cultivation, he is among the top in the continent!"

"The Pill Tower..." Shennong was indeed surprised by the introduction of the medicinal pill. He did not expect that after only a hundred years of seclusion, the Pill Tower would produce such a terrifying figure.

Since the other party comes from the Pill Tower, then the ancestor they mentioned can only be that one person...

"Heh, that old fellow, it's been a long time since I've seen him."

As a legendary figure like the Ancestor of the Pill Tower, and a top-tier alchemist at that, Shennong was naturally very curious about him. Therefore, the two...

We've had a lot of interaction with each other, and our relationship is quite good.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, just as Yao Dan and Elder Shennong were about to sit down, the two of them, along with Ye Chen, simultaneously frowned and looked up at the distant sky…

Suddenly, a dark cloud drifted in from the horizon and spread out at an astonishing speed, reaching the mountaintop in the blink of an eye.

Dark clouds gathered and transformed into a middle-aged man dressed in black. With his appearance, a low wailing sound immediately echoed throughout the world, like the lament of a soul.

"Soul Void Child of the Soul Clan, I have come uninvited. I hope Clan Chief Yaodan will not take offense." The man in black smiled faintly, his unhurried voice echoing in mid-air.