Battle Through the Heavens: The Strongest in the Entire Map, I Will Always Be Above You

"Brother Yang!"

Upon seeing Chen Yang appear, Xiao Yan excitedly stood up and stepped forward.

"Not bad, you've gotten even stronger in a month, and your cultivation level has increased by one star. Well done!" Chen Yang reached out and patted Xiao Yan on the shoulder. The young man looked travel-worn, but he seemed more mature than he had been a month ago.

"Hehe..." Xiao Yan chuckled. Seeing Chen Yang again, he felt much more at ease.

"Let's go, let's talk somewhere else!" Chen Yang said, leading Little Fairy Doctor ahead of him and leaving the Alchemist Guild. Xiao Yan hurriedly followed.

Back in the courtyard of the inn, Xiao Yan looked around curiously.

Chen Yang took out various pills that he had already refined and handed them to him.

"Thank you so much, Brother Yang!"

Xiao Yan looked at Chen Yang, filled with gratitude.

"Although it's a fair trade, since you want to thank me, I really have to ask you to do something for me!" Chen Yang said.

"Brother Yang, what do you say?" Xiao Yan put the pill into his storage ring and looked at Chen Yang.

“I remember, your two older brothers are in the Tagor Desert, right?” Chen Yang asked.

"Yes, my eldest brother and second brother are both in Stone Desert City. They've established a mercenary group and are doing quite well." Thinking of his two older brothers, Xiao Yan immediately smiled.

"When we get to Shimo City, have your two older brothers send a batch of pills back to the Xiao family for me. They'll all be helpful for Brother Xiao Yong's cultivation," Chen Yang said.

"No problem!" Xiao Yan patted his chest. "I'll have my second brother personally deliver it. It'll be a good opportunity for him to go back and see Father. Hehe, I heard Father has already advanced to the Dou Ling realm. Thanks to Brother Yang for the pills you gave him before you left!"

Chen Yang smiled, and the two exchanged pleasantries for a while. Yao Lao also came out and chatted for a few words.

After lunch, the three people, two beasts, and one soul went out to inquire about the location and headed to the map shop called "Ancient Map".

After entering, Xiao Yan was still looking around when Hai Bodong, behind the counter, suddenly narrowed his eyes.

'A four-star Grand Dou Master, a three-star Grand Dou Master, and a fourth-tier magical beast…'

'I can't even see the young man and the magical beast at his feet clearly...'

'Who exactly are they?'

Hai Bodong's years of hiding made him subconsciously suspicious.

"Ok?"

"I never expected that there would be a Dou Huang powerhouse in this desert city."

"But old man, you're not so lucky. How come you've been sealed away?"

Chen Yang turned to look at Hai Bodong. With his current strength, even without the power of the plot, he could easily see through Hai Bodong's current state.

"you……"

Hai Bodong was somewhat flustered. The other party could see through his state at a glance, so he must be at least a high-level Dou Huang.

He currently only possesses the strength of a Dou Ling, and if the opponent launches an attack, he is likely to be in grave danger.

"This old gentleman is actually a Dou Huang powerhouse?"

Xiao Yan was looking at the pictures when Chen Yang's words caught his attention, and he turned to look at Hai Bodong.

The Little Fairy Doctor also looked at the old man in front of her with curiosity.

“Master, the seal on this person is stronger than my Amethyst Seal. It must have been set up by Medusa, the queen of the Snake People.” Just then, the Amethyst Winged Lion King at Chen Yang’s feet suddenly spoke.

Hai Bodong was startled again. He looked down at the small dog-like magical beast and gradually saw the characteristics of the Amethyst Winged Lion King on it.

"You...you are the Amethyst Winged Lion King from the Monster Mountain Range?" Hai Bodong exclaimed in surprise.

"Yes!" The Amethyst Winged Lion King nodded, revealing a hint of the aura of a sixth-tier magical beast.

"Hoo..." Hai Bodong was utterly desperate. He looked at the three people and two beasts in front of him and gave a bitter smile. "If you want me to do anything, just say so. However, my strength is now only at the Dou Ling level, so I may not be able to help you much!"

"Hai Bodong?"

"You are the Ice Emperor Hai Bodong, one of the ten strongest figures in the Jia Ma Empire?"

Little Fairy Doctor said in surprise upon hearing this.

Ice Emperor Hai Bodong, a legendary figure in the Gama Empire, has unexpectedly fallen to this state.

"Yes!" Hai Bodong nodded bitterly.

“Mr. Hai, there’s no need to panic. We’re just here to buy maps and have no ill intentions.” Chen Yang smiled and, seeing that Hai Bodong’s expression had softened, continued, “Speaking of which, I also have some connections with the Mittel family. Mr. Hai, there’s no need to treat me as a stranger or an enemy.”

Upon hearing this, Hai Bodong's expression softened somewhat: "I cannot see through you, sir. I wonder who you are..."

Chen Yang smiled: "Nine-Star Dou Huang!"

Hai Bodong gasped, "Hiss..."

"Mr. Hai, could you please get my brother a map of the strange fire in the Tagor Desert?" Chen Yang said, looking at Hai Bodong.

Hai Bodong pondered for a moment and nodded. Then he took out a map he had drawn from the information he had collected on different flames over the years and gave Xiao Yan some more instructions.

After receiving the map, Xiao Yan wandered around the shop and discovered a small portion of the incomplete map of the Pure Lotus Demon Flame.

"If you want that, young man, I have half left!" Hai Bodong looked at Chen Yang, then at Xiao Yan, gritted his teeth, and took out the remaining half.

However, Xiao Yan directly handed the map to Chen Yang and then used his soul power to transmit his voice: "Brother Yang, this is a fragment of the map of the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame, which ranks third on the Strange Flame Ranking. Do you want it? I'll give it to you!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Yang looked at Xiao Yan in surprise: "The cultivation technique you practice requires a lot of exotic fire. Are you willing to give it to me?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan smiled freely: "Without Brother Yang, I might just be an ordinary Dou Shi now, and I wouldn't even be able to gather enough pills and herbs to devour the strange fire. Besides, this thing is too far beyond my reach. Brother Yang is very fortunate, and who knows, he might be able to collect it all. I can benefit from your help in the future!"

Chen Yang burst into laughter: "Hahaha... Take this. Just for what you said today, I, Yang-ge, will give you an incredible opportunity in the future!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan scratched his head. Although he didn't understand, he silently packed the map away, thinking that if he could find other fragments of the map in the future, he could give it to Chen Yang later.

At this moment, Chen Yang looked at Hai Bodong and said, "Mr. Hai, since you took out this map without hesitation, my little brother and I won't take it for nothing. In return, we'll... help you break the seal. How about that?"

Upon hearing this, Hai Bodong's bitter face suddenly lifted as he looked at Chen Yang: "Really...really can it?"

As Hai Bodong spoke, he pondered in his heart: Medusa is a nine-star Dou Huang, and this young man in front of him is the same. Perhaps, there is a great chance.

“I am a nine-star Dou Huang, and my little brother here possesses a strange fire. This great lion is also proficient in sealing techniques. I will also refine a fifth-grade Shattering Star Pill for you. If all four methods work together, then I will have no choice but to go and find Medusa myself!” Chen Yang said with a smile.

"You...you guys are alchemists?" Hai Bodong was astonished.

"Brother Yang is a fifth-grade alchemist," Xiao Yan said proudly.

"Hiss..." Hai Bodong gasped again.

After a moment's thought, Hai Bodong stepped out from behind the counter and bowed deeply to Chen Yang: "If you can break this seal, young sir, you can command me at will in the future without any objection."

Compared to the original story where Hai Bodong was still struggling with Xiao Yan, Chen Yang, who was already at the peak of Dou Huang at a young age and had a sixth-order magical beast as a mount, undoubtedly won over Hai Bodong's proud heart.

"Okay!" Chen Yang nodded with a smile upon hearing this.

Hai Bodong stood up and smiled.

After countless years, when Hai Bodong also reached the realm of breaking through the void and transcending the cycle of life, he accidentally came across a blue planet during one of his travels through countless planes.

In that world, Hai Bodong saw a story recorded in a book called "Battle Through the Heavens," which made him recall the events of today.

"That year, it felt like I found a copy of 'Battle Through the Heavens' in the Tagor Desert!"

Chapter 49 Hai Bodong: I have everything I need now!

PS: Although Hai Bodong is a member of the Mittel family in the capital, he opened an "Ancient Map" shop in Mo City, which is considered as settling down in Mo City and meets the system's judgment conditions.

……

Hai Bodong is undoubtedly proud.

If we take Hai Bodong, the character created in "Song of the Sands," as the model, the refreshed Ice Emperor would not yield even to Queen Medusa, and naturally would not abandon his dignity for a mere unsealing pill.

However, Hai Bodong was also wise.

The Jia Ma Empire has at least two dozen Dou Wang level experts, but only five have reached the Dou Huang level. His talent may even surpass Yun Shan and Jia Xing Tian.

Yunshan is backed by the Yunlan Sect, Jia Xingtian possesses the resources of the entire Jia Ma Empire, Fama is the president of the Alchemist Guild and received guidance from Yao Chen in his youth, while Hai Bodong is just an ordinary elder of the Mittel family.

Throughout Hai Bodong's life, whether he was making choices or being chosen, his vision and judgment were undoubtedly extremely accurate.

In the original story, the mysterious young Xiao Yan was worth investing in. Now, standing in front of him is a Dou Huang at the peak age of twenty, who has also subdued the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King, whom even he has to be wary of.

He wouldn't believe anyone who told him that Chen Yang had no background and was just a young man who rose to power through his own cultivation.

Furthermore, tempted by the promise of breaking the seal, Hai Bodong didn't hesitate and immediately bowed down in worship.

In one's life, one will encounter countless opportunities, but one may only be able to seize one or two.

Many years ago, he seized an opportunity and used it to break through to become a Dou Huang powerhouse.

Thus, what lies before him may be a path leading to a broader future.

……

"I'm still missing two ingredients for the Shattered Star Pill. Xiao Yan, do you have any?"

"If not, try asking at the Mittel Auction House and the Alchemist Guild."

After introducing themselves, everyone sat down in the backyard of "Ancient Map". Chen Yang took out paper and pen and wrote down two medicinal herbs and handed them to Xiao Yan.

"I have bellflowers here, but you might have to ask at the auction house or the Alchemist Guild for hollow fruit," Xiao Yan said, glancing at the prescription.

“Hollow fruit? I have some here!” Hai Bodong suddenly said upon hearing this.

Seeing the curious looks from Chen Yang and Xiao Yan, Hai Bodong smiled awkwardly: "Over the years, I have been running around for my seal. Finally, through the resources of the Mittel family, I found a sixth-grade pill formula called the Breaking Calamity Pill. This Breaking Calamity Pill requires a hollow fruit, and I happen to have collected some here!"

"In that case, that's perfect." Chen Yang nodded, then took the Bell-ringing Grass and Hollow Fruit from Xiao Yan and Hai Bodong, and took out the Star-Shattering Pill ingredients he had collected in the Monster Beast Mountain Range. He then took out his alchemy furnace, sat down in the courtyard, and began refining the pills.

"This..." Hai Bodong was dumbfounded when he saw Chen Yang start refining pills without saying a word.

Although he wasn't an alchemist, he had come into contact with high-level alchemists in the empire. Guhe and Fama had both refined pills for him. Before each of those two opened the furnace, they would burn incense, bathe, and adjust their posture. They would even take calming pills before refining fifth or sixth-grade pills.

But when it comes to Chen Yang, not only does he not adjust his state, he doesn't even consider the environment.

"Don't worry, Elder Hai, Brother Yang's alchemy skills are excellent, there's nothing to worry about!"

"I see your courtyard is quite spacious, Mr. Hai. How about we practice our skills together?"

The last time Xiao Yan and Little Fairy Doctor sparred while Chen Yang was refining medicine, Xiao Yan both won and lost.

After another month of training, his strength has improved considerably.