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

"Hey—you little brat, you even dare to laugh at the young master, huh?" Chen Yang reached out and tapped Qing Lin's forehead. Qing Lin puffed out her cheeks and covered her forehead, looking adorable and endearing.

"Don't bully Qinglin, okay? Besides, what Qinglin said is true. You really didn't catch any fish." Little Fairy Doctor reached out to protect the only little maid in the house, which made Chen Yang even more defensive.

There's no way around it. If you're just fishing without using any tricks, a Dou Zong expert is no different from an ordinary air force pilot. He's speechless. How come the fish on this Dou Qi Continent are so cunning?

"Tsk—" Chen Yang clicked his tongue, looking displeased.

Seeing that Chen Yang had become unhappy, Qing Lin timidly ran up to him and pressed her small hand on his shoulder: "Young Master, next time... Qing Lin will go fishing with you. I'll secretly have Xiao Hei put a fish on your hook..."

Qinglin's attempt to comfort him only made Chen Yang feel worse!

"Pfft—" Little Fairy Doctor and Ya Fei burst into laughter. Chen Yang shook his head helplessly, reached out and gently tapped each of them on the forehead as punishment, and that was the end of it!

.....

Today's gathering, just like in the original novel, is being held at the Nalan family's residence. Although it's called a gathering among alchemists, it's actually just a bragging party where these big families in the capital get together.

However, compared to the original storyline where the biggest figure was only Teng Shan, this time the heads of the major families in the capital, the royal family's ancestor Jia Xingtian, the current emperor of the Jia Ma Empire, and the president of the Alchemist Guild, Fa Ma, have all arrived.

Because they had all heard that the young Dou Zong powerhouse, the sixth-grade alchemist Chen Yang, would be present at this gathering.

As the sun set in the afternoon, Chen Yang and his group, consisting of four people and two lions, headed towards the Nalan family, using the same setup as yesterday.

At the entrance of the Nalan family home, Nalan Yanran, who had been cultivating diligently at the Yunlan Sect for several months, took the initiative to take over the task of greeting guests from her father. As for whether she wanted to share her father's burden or wanted to see a certain person first, that remains unknown.

When Chen Yang and the others arrived at the door, they saw Nalan Yanran standing there in a moon-white dress, a smile on her somewhat thin face, guiding the servants to lead one alchemist after another inside.

There are quite a few alchemists here today, after all, it's nominally a gathering for outstanding alchemists!

Nalan Yanran turned her head and saw Chen Yang and his group. She turned to the steward beside her and gave him a word of advice. Then she quickly walked forward and stood in front of Chen Yang with a graceful bow: "Master, you have arrived."

Chen Yang nodded: "Junior Nephew Yanran, you've worked hard. Has your teacher not come out of seclusion yet?"

Nalan Yanran shook her head: "After returning to the sect, Teacher suddenly had an epiphany. She originally planned to take the Royal Extreme Pill given to her by Master, but she ended up going into seclusion again. I think that after she comes out of seclusion, Teacher's cultivation will reach a higher level."

Chen Yang nodded again. Seeing this, Nalan Yanran prepared to welcome Chen Yang and the others inside. Compared to the person she wanted to see, Chen Yang was undoubtedly more important.

Just then, two people suddenly appeared at the end of the street, and Chen Yang and Nalan Yanran both stopped in their tracks.

In the distance, Xiao Yan and Xiao Zhan, both invited to the gathering, spotted Chen Yang and Nalan Yanran from a great distance.

Xiao Zhan glanced into the distance with a complicated expression, then turned to Xiao Yan without turning his head and said, "Yan'er, you should be able to handle the three-year agreement without any major problems now, right?"

Xiao Yan reached out and touched his nose. He didn't really want to show off in front of his father, but it was the truth after all. So he said, "Unless Nalan Yanran cheats, she is no match for me."

Xiao Zhan was used to Xiao Yan saying things he couldn't understand. He reached out and patted Xiao Yan's shoulder: "Back then, it was your father's incompetence that made you waste three years. But in these three years, you have grown more and gained more than when you were young."

Xiao Yan smiled and said, "Father, there's no need to say that. On this continent, there are only a few people who are truly good to me. When I was at my lowest point, only you and Xun'er stayed by my side. How could I blame you?"

Xiao Zhan smiled with satisfaction: "You've grown up!"

As they spoke, the two approached Chen Yang. Xiao Zhan and Xiao Yan first greeted Chen Yang and his group, while Nalan Yanran also greeted Xiao Zhan, addressing him as Uncle Xiao.

Xiao Zhan glanced at Nalan Yanran with complicated emotions, then recalled the scene a few months ago when Nalan Su personally went to Wutan City to talk to him. The myriad thoughts in his heart finally turned into a long sigh: "Niece Nalan, take us to see your father and the others!"

Nalan Yanran looked at Xiao Yan, but found that Xiao Yan was not looking at her at all. Her eyes suddenly became desolate. She took a deep breath, smiled and said "Yes", and then led Chen Yang and his group towards the Nalan family.

On the way, Xiao Yan and Chen Yang lagged behind, Xiao Zhan watched on by himself, while Nalan Yanran walked with Xiao Yixian and the others. Nalan Yanran hesitated for a moment about how to address Xiao Yixian and the others, but decided to follow Chen Yang's relationship and call them Shishu (junior uncles).

“Brother Yang, I found a great treasure at the Alchemist Guild yesterday. After I started cultivating it, I discovered that both of us can use it. I had a copy made last night. Here you go!” Xiao Yan looked at Chen Yang, took out the scroll of “Three Mysterious Transformations of Heavenly Fire” that he had made from his storage ring, and handed it to Chen Yang.

Upon hearing this, Chen Yang knew that Xiao Yan had taken out the "Three Transformations of Heavenly Fire." He was already used to Xiao Yan's generosity. He put his arm around Xiao Yan's shoulder, took the scroll, and put it into his storage ring: "Thanks, Xiao Yan. You should cultivate well. When you break through to the Dou Sheng level, I will give you a big gift!"

Xiao Yan nodded happily upon hearing this. For him now, the Dou Sheng realm was not an unattainable one!

Meanwhile, Yao Lao, who was in Xiao Yan's ring, shook his head. As for the Dou Sheng realm, although he had been encouraging Xiao Yan, it was no longer something that could be achieved through hard work and pills. The Dou Sheng realm was more about luck.

Many people are stuck at the peak of the Nine Revolutions Dou Zun level, unable to even take the half-step to the Half-Saint level, let alone the Dou Sheng level.

"How's it going? Have you made any progress in your alchemy lately?" Chen Yang asked Xiao Yan with a smile, glancing at the women in front of him.

"I tried refining a fifth-grade pill the other day and luckily succeeded!" Xiao Yan chuckled, feeling that he was one step closer to catching up with Brother Yang.

"Not bad, it seems that focusing on medicine-making during this period has been very effective!" Chen Yang said with a smile.

"My teacher said that after taking the Seven Star Soul Forging Pill, my soul realm has reached the level where I can refine seventh-grade pills. Fifth-grade pills are nothing!" Xiao Yan was a little proud. He felt that he could become a sixth-grade pill in another year or two. Wouldn't he be able to catch up with Brother Yang then?

"Keep it up! I've also recently felt the bottleneck of the seventh rank. I estimate that I'll be able to break through to the seventh rank alchemist in about half a month!" Chen Yang looked at Xiao Yan, patted him on the shoulder with a smile, and then took a step forward, appearing next to Little Fairy Doctor and the others in the next second.

Xiao Yan: "???"

"Do not?"

"Are you cheating?"

Xiao Yan watched Chen Yang walk away and chased after him, cursing as he did so.

Oh, right!

"You can refine fifth-grade pills now, so stop bullying those kids and come be a referee with me!"

When Xiao Yan caught up, Chen Yang's voice appeared in his ear again.

"Forehead--"

"referee?"

Xiao Yan scratched his head, feeling like he'd missed his chance to show off...

Chapter 84 You've Already Seeked Your Own Path to Death!

As night fell, the bright moon hung high in the sky, and countless stars dotted the heavens.

On this continent where martial arts have reached their peak, there is no pollution caused by the steampunk of the magic era. Therefore, even though this is the most prosperous holy city in the entire Gama Empire, the starry sky is still so beautiful.

The Nalan family home is exceptionally lively tonight.

Fama organized a gathering of many young alchemists in the front yard. The presidents of the alchemist guilds from various cities, as well as Chemir, the vice president of the alchemist guild in the capital, were responsible for answering questions from some of the young alchemists.

Most of the alchemists gathered around Princess Yaoyue and Guhe's disciple Liu Ling, creating a lively atmosphere.

After Chen Yang and the others entered, Fa Ma glanced at Chen Yang and was about to go up to greet him when he saw Chen Yang walking towards them. He hurriedly went up to him and said, "Master!"

Ever since learning that Chen Yang was a sixth-grade alchemist, and one who could easily refine the Imperial Extreme Pill, Fama has become a complete fan of Chen Yang.

"President Fama!" Chen Yang looked at Fama, his attitude neither warm nor cold, giving him face but not much.

“This grand event is only made interesting by the arrival of the master!” Fama said with a smile.

"President Fama, you're too kind. You go ahead with your work. I'll say a few words to Master Frank and the others!" Chen Yang nodded and walked towards Frank, with Xiao Yan naturally following behind.

Fama glanced at Frank and the others with envy, but when he saw Xiao Zhan, his eyes lit up and he went over to chat with him.

Ya Fei had already told Chen Yang that she was going to the backyard with Nalan Yanran. Today, she was not only Chen Yang's female companion, but also represented the Mittel family.

Little Fairy Doctor and Qing Lin were left behind, each holding a little lion, curiously observing the young people.

In the distance, when Liu Ling saw Little Fairy Doctor and Qing Lin, a look of amazement flashed in his eyes. However, his target was clear: Nalan Yanran. So, in his eyes, the other girls were just pretty. Didn't you see how he treated Yao Yue beside him without any courtesy?

After exchanging pleasantries with Frank and the others, Chen Yang prepared to head to the backyard. Since he was already there, he figured he might as well wander around and maybe find something good.

"Clan Chief Xiao, you've raised a fine son! This time, Xiao Yan will represent our Jia Ma Empire in the competition, and he's sure to win the championship!"

As soon as Chen Yang and Xiao Yan stepped out of the crowd, they heard Fa Ma bragging to Xiao Zhan.

"President Fa Ma, Xiao Yan will not be participating in the competition this time!"

Chen Yang smiled and suddenly said.

"what???"

Fama was taken aback. He had talked to Xiao Yan before, and Xiao Yan would also be representing the Black Rock City Alchemist Guild in the competition.

Why did you suddenly decide not to participate?

"Xiao Yan already refined a fifth-grade pill a couple of days ago to participate in the competition. Isn't that bullying these kids?"

"Let these young kids show their talents. Xiao Yan and I will just be the referees this time!"

Chen Yang said with a smile.

"Gudu..."

Upon hearing this, Fama swallowed hard. He stiffly turned his gaze to Xiao Yan, and after seeing Xiao Yan touch his nose, he immediately understood.

"Hehe...truly...talented people emerge in every generation!"

"I really can't understand young people these days!"

Fama smiled bitterly. He had wasted half his life, and it was only because of the guidance of that old man that he had come this far and become a peak fifth-grade alchemist. However, due to his limited talent, he was never able to take that step to become a sixth-grade alchemist.

And what about Xiao Yan?

Six months ago, he was assessed for a fourth-rank badge, and now he's a fifth-rank badge?

"Very well, in this batch of data, the alchemists from other empires aren't particularly outstanding either. The little princess and Liu Ling are more than capable of making it to the finals!" Fama nodded helplessly. Once Chen Yang had made his decision, there was no point in opposing it.

At this moment, Xiao Zhan looked at Xiao Yan with a mixture of surprise and pride. His son, at only eighteen years old, was already a fifth-grade alchemist!

"Let's go!"

Chen Yang smiled, reached out and took Little Fairy Doctor's hand, and walked towards the backyard.

There weren't many people in the backyard at this time.

The main attendees were the leaders and core disciples of the major powers in the capital. Among them, Jia Xingtian brought his grandson, Emperor Jia Ma, and his great-granddaughter, Yao Ye. Mu Chen from the Mu family led his grandson, Mu Zhan. The Mittel family only sent Ya Fei. Including the Nalan family, there were only about ten people in total.

At this moment, the younger members of the family gathered together in silence, and no one spoke.

Mu Zhan glanced at Ya Fei somewhat timidly. He hadn't expected that in just two years since he hadn't returned to the capital, Ya Fei had already gotten together with a Dou Zong powerhouse, who was also a sixth-grade alchemist.

The moment he returned to his family, his grandfather, Mu Chen, beat him up and then gave him a warning.

Now, Mu Zhan has to steal glances at Ya Fei.

……

"Tap Tap!"

Light footsteps echoed down the corridor, and Jia Xingtian and the others quickly stopped talking and turned to look.

Upon seeing the young man in the green robe leading the group, Jia Xingtian and the others hurriedly stood up to greet him, then bowed respectfully: "Master!"

Thanks to Chen Yang's status as a sixth-grade alchemist, these old folks no longer need to address him as "senior."

"Chen Yang greets everyone!" Chen Yang said with a slight bow and a smile.