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

Those who were unaware of the inside story generally knew that the Xiao family had acquired the mansion, which originally belonged to the Xiao family but had been bought by the Tang family, thanks to the Nalan family.

At this time, Xiao Yan did not reveal that he had already reached the Dou Wang level. Instead, he showed his strength as a five-star Dou Ling. Of course, he did not hide his identity as a fourth-grade alchemist, since the news that he was a fourth-grade alchemist had already spread in the capital four months ago.

Therefore, after discovering that Xiao Yan was already a fourth-grade alchemist and a five-star Dou Ling at the young age of eighteen, the Dou Ling families in the capital who had originally planned to provoke the Xiao family all chose to give up. After all, Xiao Yan seemed to have someone behind him, but those ordinary Dou Ling families were not worthy of knowing that Xiao Yan was Chen Yang's man.

Time flies, and another month has passed since the Xiao family moved into the capital. This means that there are less than ten days left until the three-year agreement is fulfilled.

During this period, Xiao Ding and Xiao Li from Shimo City also returned to the capital. The Xiao family's assets in Wutan City were not all moved here. The First Elder and the Third Elder stayed there. After all, Wutan City is now basically the Xiao family's territory. Although the capital is large, the Xiao family has not yet expanded into the capital, and there are no assets to speak of. It is just a bare mansion.

Besides the changes in the Xiao family, the people around Chen Yang have also changed a lot during this period.

First is Little Fairy Doctor, who is now a nine-star Dou Ling, just one step away from becoming a Dou Wang.

Qinglin's progress was also rapid. Since she switched to cultivating the Earth-rank technique, she used the Jade Serpent Three-Flower Pupil to absorb those low-rank snake-like magical beasts. With the help of the pills refined by Chen Yang, now, only the fifth-rank magical beast with its tail broken remains in the lotus pond in Chen Yang's courtyard. The rest, including the two-headed fire spirit snake, have all become nourishment for Qinglin to become stronger, and Qinglin's strength has successfully reached the Seven-Star Battle Spirit level.

Compared to Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin, whose progress is like a rocket, Ya Fei is much slower, currently only at the four-star Dou Ling level. But even so, she is still much faster than most of the geniuses at Canaan Academy.

After consuming the pills refined by Chen Yang using seventh-order companion amethyst sources, the Amethyst Winged Lion King and the Little Amethyst Winged Lion King reached the peak of the sixth order and the peak of the fifth order, respectively.

The Little Purple Crystal Winged Lion King needs more time to mature before advancing to the sixth rank, while the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King can evolve if conditions permit. However, Chen Yang currently doesn't have a suitable prescription or method. He asked Elder Yao, but Elder Yao didn't know either, since his former lover was from the fox clan, not the lion clan. Although there are seventh-rank Purple Crystal Winged Lion Kings on the Dou Qi Continent, Elder Yao isn't a veterinarian and isn't skilled in this area.

Therefore, let's wait until after Xiao Yan's three-year agreement; perhaps a suitable seventh-grade medicine prescription will be available by then.

Apart from that, Hai Bodong is relatively stable. After consolidating his cultivation at the peak of Dou Huang, Hai Bodong is now mainly cultivating new Dou Techniques and strengthening his foundation in preparation for advancing to Dou Zong.

As for the Eight-Winged Black Serpent King, it's not worth mentioning. This thing was just a resource that Chen Yang prepared for Qing Lin. It's already good enough that it can breathe the air of a Dou Zong powerhouse in the courtyard every day.

Finally, there was the little Devouring Python in Chen Yang's arms, or rather, Queen Medusa.

Medusa hasn't woken up again in the past few months. Chen Yang guessed that his bluntness last time had left Her Majesty the Queen somewhat at a loss. He decided to wait until after Xiao Yan's three-year agreement to find an opportunity to talk about it again!

……

On this day, after finishing his daily tasks, Chen Yang got up and washed with Qing Lin's help. He planned to go out for a stroll today, as the Alchemist Conference was about to begin. Chen Yang intended to take Little Fairy Doctor and Qing Lin with him.

After getting acquainted with each other and having breakfast, Chen Yang and his two companions ran into Ya Fei as soon as they left the hospital.

Unlike Xiao Yixian Qinglin, Yafei does not live in this courtyard permanently; she only comes when it is her turn to ride.

"Brother Chen Yang, Little Fairy Doctor, Qing Lin, are you going out?" Ya Fei asked curiously. She had nothing to do today and wanted to practice her fighting skills with Chen Yang.

"Yes, we're going out. Sister Yafei, are you free today?" Chen Yang asked.

“The family matters have all been arranged. I was planning to practice my fighting skills with you today.” Ya Fei nodded.

"Let's not cultivate today, let's go out for a stroll. Alchemists from all over the capital have come here these past few days, there must be lots of fun things to do!" Chen Yang said with a smile.

"Okay!" After Ya Fei finished speaking, she took Little Fairy Doctor's arm. Chen Yang put his hands behind his back, with the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King and his son at his feet. As for the Eight-Winged Black Serpent King White Fang, he stayed in the courtyard to guard the gate.

……

Once outside, the streets of the capital were indeed more bustling than before, filled with people dressed in alchemist robes, young and old, men and women. Alchemists from the Gama Empire and even several nearby empires had come in the past few days.

"The Mittel family's inn business and auction business have been doing much better lately. The spending power of alchemists is truly not to be underestimated," Ya Fei said with a smile as she watched the lively scene.

Little Fairy Doctor was somewhat envious, even though she knew that the most powerful alchemist in the Jia Ma Empire had been on her body just two hours ago.

"With such a grand occasion, the alchemists must be bringing out some good items to trade, right? Why don't we go look around and see if we can find any treasures?" Little Fairy Doctor said, recalling the time she and Chen Yang searched for treasure in the Monster Mountain Range, and a happy smile appeared on her face.

“I think it’s a good idea, Qinglin, what do you think?” Yafei nodded and looked at Qinglin, who was wearing a green dress, beside her.

"I'll listen to you, young master!" Qinglin looked at Chen Yang, her little face full of affection for him.

"You silly girl, you'll be stuck with your young master for the rest of your life!" Ya Fei reached out and rubbed Qing Lin's head. Half a year had passed, and Qing Lin had grown a lot taller, but she was still a bit short compared to Ya Fei, who had a mature and elegant figure.

"..." Qinglin smiled shyly, her gaze fixed on Chen Yang.

"Then let's listen to Xian'er. Transactions between alchemists should all take place in the Alchemist Guild, right?" Chen Yang nodded.

"Mm!" Ya Fei nodded.

"Then I'll have to put on this outfit, otherwise we won't be able to get into the Alchemist Guild!" Chen Yang smiled, then waved his hand and took out a set of sixth-grade alchemist robes from his storage ring, putting them on over his blue shirt.

These clothes were sent by Fama before.

Immediately, the alchemists passing by on the street all turned their heads and looked at Chen Yang with surprise.

"So young, a sixth-grade alchemist? Really?"

"I heard that in the Jia Ma Empire, there is only one Pill King Gu He who is a sixth-grade alchemist. Could this person be Pill King Gu He?"

"It doesn't seem like it. I heard that Guhe is an old man!"

"Tsk tsk, could it be an imposter?"

"You're a third-grade alchemist, why don't you go up and ask?"

"Forget it, what if this senior really is a sixth-rank expert? Wouldn't I be courting death?"

"Hey, they're heading towards the Alchemists' Guild. Let's go check it out!"

"Whether it's true or false, it will be clear at a glance when we get to the Alchemist's Guild!"

"..."

As a result, a large number of alchemists quickly gathered on the streets of the capital. They all watched from a distance as Chen Yang led three stunningly beautiful women of different appearances toward the Alchemist Guild.

Soon, Chen Yang arrived at the entrance of the Alchemist Guild and walked in smoothly.

"Whoa!"

"Truly a sixth-rank official!"

"Such a young sixth-grade alchemist! The alchemy world of the Jia Ma Empire, no, the Northwest region, is about to change!"

"Honestly, putting everything else aside, just look at the three beauties beside that master; there's an 80% chance he's a genuine sixth-grade alchemist."

"Brother, you truly understand life!"

"..."

Chen Yang didn't pay attention to the sounds behind him.

He remembered that during the test before the Alchemist Guild, a jade tablet appeared at a certain stall, which contained the "Three Mysterious Transformations of Heavenly Fire". Chen Yang wanted to see if he could get his hands on it and sell it to Xiao Yan. He thought he could also trigger the system mechanism, since no one around him was currently cultivating the secret technique.

The secret technique of the Heavenly Serpent Palace requires a Dou Huang level to cultivate, and Qing Lin cannot cultivate it yet.

However, after wandering around for a while, Chen Yang only exchanged a few medicinal herbs that interested him, and did not find the Heavenly Fire Three Transformations.

"It seems that either the old man didn't come, or someone has already bought it!" Chen Yang shrugged, not too disappointed, as whether he had it or not didn't matter much to him.

So Chen Yang devoted himself to shopping with his wife. During the trip, he met the presidents of the Alchemist Guilds of Black Rock City and Desert City. After exchanging pleasantries, they decided to get together after the test in a couple of days. Chen Yang agreed, thinking he was bored anyway.

After taking a stroll around, Chen Yang led Little Fairy Doctor and the others back.

That evening, Chen Yang was enjoying Ya Fei's cycling fun with his eyes half-closed when suddenly a system notification sounded in his ear:

【Ding……】

Chapter 83, an optimized version of "The Three Mysterious Transformations of Heavenly Fire," features Xiao Yan as the referee?

【Ding! 】

[Detected that the strongest secret technique in the Imperial Capital is Xiao Yan's "Three Transformations of Heavenly Fire," first transformation. The host has obtained an optimized version of "Three Transformations of Heavenly Fire"!]

The sudden system notification in his mind startled Chen Yang, and Ya Fei immediately glared at him reproachfully!

Seeing this, Chen Yang chuckled and continued cycling!

......

Two and a half hours later, even Ya Fei, who possessed the strength of a four-star Dou Ling, collapsed from exhaustion. The woman, breathing evenly, lay on Chen Yang's chest and fell into a deep sleep. Chen Yang held Ya Fei in his arms and focused his thoughts on the system.

The optimized version of "Heavenly Fire Three Mysterious Transformations" has the same power as the "Heavenly Fire Three Mysterious Transformations" after Xiao Yan obtained the clan mark. However, after optimization, Chen Yang can unleash its full power without the Xiao clan mark. Overall, it is still quite useful.

"I'll definitely have more different flames later on. Not only the Heavenly Flame Three Transformations, but the Heavenly Flame Venerable's Five-Wheel Fire Separation Technique is also quite fun. Hmm, that's a happy decision!" Chen Yang nodded slightly, temporarily putting these thoughts behind him, and lowered his head to kiss Ya Fei's forehead!

-

Meanwhile, in the Xiao family's backyard, which was basically back on track, Xiao Yan sat cross-legged on his bed in his room, with Yao Lao floating in front of him, quietly looking at his disciple.

"Teacher, this secret technique is truly profound, but it's a bit of a pity that only the first transformation is recorded in this jade tablet!" Xiao Yan opened his eyes, looked at Yao Lao who was looking at him with concern, and said with a smile.

"Only the first transformation?" Yao Lao frowned, then smiled nonchalantly. "Perhaps this is one of the tricks of Burning Flame Valley. This way, even if outsiders obtain the secret technique, they will find it difficult to cultivate it completely."

After saying this, the old doctor stroked his beard and said, "This matter is not important. When you revive your teacher in the future, your teacher will personally go to Burning Flame Valley and ask that old man Yan Huo for it. At worst, I will just owe him a few favors!" (Yan Huo should be the Fire Cloud Ancestor of Burning Flame Valley.)

Xiao Yan jumped off the bed and straightened his clothes: "Why bother you, Master? If I can revive you, then I should also be qualified to talk to the Burning Flame Valley. Wouldn't it be wonderful if we, master and disciple, went together then?"

The old doctor paused in stroking his beard, then burst into laughter: "Hahaha, you've got ambition, kid! I look forward to that day. Oh, by the way, there's also a strange fire in Burning Flame Valley. Maybe you can get your hands on their strange fire someday!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan nodded silently, his heart filled with confidence in his future.

"By the way, teacher, could I find a way to give this 'Three Transformations of Heavenly Fire' to Brother Yang? He also has a strange fire. Although this secret technique only has the first transformation, it should still be useful to Brother Yang, right?" Xiao Yan suddenly asked Yao Lao.

"Well... you might want to give it a try." After a moment of contemplation, the old apothecary said, "After you took the Seven-Star Soul-Forging Pill, your soul power has vaguely touched the threshold of the Spirit Realm. Trying it shouldn't do you any harm!"

In the Burning Flame Valley, the "Three Mysterious Transformations of Heavenly Fire" is carried on jade tablets, but in the Dou Qi Continent, most sects and families pass down their techniques, skills, and prescriptions using scrolls. Naturally, this secret method can also be inscribed on scrolls.

“Then I’ll give it a try!” Xiao Yan nodded, took out a blank scroll from his storage ring, and began to inscribe the “Three Mysterious Transformations of Heavenly Fire” on it.

-

As the night passed, dawn broke through the darkness with the chirping of birds.

When the first rays of sunlight pierced through the shade of the trees in Xiao Yan's courtyard and shone on his face through the window of his room, Xiao Yan, who had been working hard all night, finally finished his work.

"It's a success, teacher!" Xiao Yan said excitedly to Yao Lao, looking at the scroll unfolded in his hand. He was somewhat tired.

"Not bad, not bad. This engraving scroll will also greatly benefit your control over your soul. Put the scroll away and get some rest!" Yao Lao looked at Xiao Yan with satisfaction, praising him while also showing concern.

"Okay, then teacher, wake me up this afternoon. I have to attend that damn party tonight." After saying that, Xiao Yan lay down on the bed and fell asleep immediately.

Yao Lao stroked his beard, looked at Xiao Yan, nodded in satisfaction, and then entered the bone ring.

-

“Brother Chen Yang, the Mittel family has also received an invitation from the Alchemist Guild. Clan Chief Tengshan knew I was going with you, and after consulting with me, he entrusted the task to me!” Around noon, Ya Fei gracefully arrived and sat down in front of Chen Yang, speaking with a smile.

"It's pointless to send so many people. I'm just here to help you relax. Cultivation requires hard work, but it also needs a balance of work and rest. Staying cooped up at home every day will turn you into an idiot in the long run." Chen Yang smiled and had no objections.

"Then you shouldn't go, husband. If you don't like those kinds of occasions, why should you cater to others?" Little Fairy Doctor said casually as she put some food on Chen Yang's plate.

"You can't easily go back on your promises, even if I'm a Dou Zong." Chen Yang smiled and then served food to Xiao Yi Xian Ya Fei and Qing Lin. "Besides, I'm human too. You've all seen me lately. I occasionally go out with Elder Hai for a stroll, go fishing, or walk the lions."

"Young Master is indeed always busy, it's just that—he never brings back any fish when he goes fishing!" Qinglin said with a light laugh, covering her mouth as she looked at Chen Yang.