Battle Through the Heavens: Who put Laozi in my storage ring?

"Alchemy? What grade? I will definitely go and watch tomorrow."

Lin Yan lay lazily on the bench, popping a grape into his mouth. Although he had lost his freedom for a low-level cultivation technique, his future was still promising. With a Dou Wang level elder brother by his side, he could probably roam freely in the entire inner courtyard.

"Fifth rank, no, sixth rank, I suppose..."

Xiao Yan remained silent for a long time.

"How much?!"

Lin Yan stared in disbelief, straightened up abruptly, and looked at Xiao Yan in astonishment. After all, cultivation and alchemy are two completely different paths. Often, alchemy experts will give up some aspects of cultivation, and similarly, those who focus on cultivation will abandon alchemy.

You can't have both.

This kid is already incredibly talented at such a young age, and now he's suddenly told he's also a sixth-grade alchemist?!

Xiao Yan ignored him.

If it weren't for the lack of pill formulas, and the fact that he only knew of a seventh-grade Transformation Pill, and there were no seventh-grade pill formulas available here, he planned to refine a seventh-grade pill tomorrow.

"Gurgle..."

Lin Yan's throat bobbed, and a hint of flattery and fervor appeared in his eyes.

This door is great! We should add a new door...

If I had told you earlier that you were a sixth-grade alchemist, even if you tried to kick me out, I wouldn't have left.

"Bro, wanna rest your head on my legs? I'm trained, I've got muscles, no worse than that woman's..."

"roll!"

Chapter 102 Top Ranking Experts Arrive; Suppress the Entire Arena with a Raised Hand (Fourth Update)

"Refine a sixth-grade elixir?"

"Are you crazy? A sixth-grade alchemy master in his early twenties?!"

"It's said to be true. My cousin just graduated from the outer academy this year and joined the Taoist sect founded by that person. According to him, when that guy participated in the assessment, a giant pillar that reached the sky crashed down and almost crushed that guy named Bai Shan to death. Moreover, Bai Shan was a sixth-grade alchemy master. The family behind that guy used this to rise to the top and become very successful in the local area."

"..."

As the rumors intensified.

Many people scoffed and expressed doubt, while others were certain they had seen Xiao Yan refine pills.

In short, the hype is in full swing.

North Square.

Many inner court disciples flocked to the scene, crowding the area. On a high platform not far away, several familiar figures arrived, drawing gasps from many people. They were all ranked in the top twenty of the strength ranking.

They were all at the peak of the Battle Spirit realm, renowned figures in the inner academy.

But today, they have all gathered here.

The participants were more complete than in previous years' competitions.

That day, people were also astonished to find a sixth-grade alchemy master among the new students...

Leaning against the railing.

A large number of handsome young men and women gathered here, attracting much attention from those around them. The handsome and elegant young man at the head of the group was naturally Lin Xiuya, who ranked second on the Power Ranking. Han Yue stood on the far right, with her silver-white hair and cold and beautiful face, attracting the burning gazes of many men.

There's also Yan Hao, who's ranked ninth on the leaderboard.

"Om..."

With a buzzing sound, an aura like a spear descended straight onto the stands. The newcomer was as straight as a spear, with a sharp aura, but his appearance was quite ordinary, the kind that would be hard to spot in a crowd.

"Liu Qing, I didn't expect you to come too..." Lin Xiuya chuckled, a warm smile appearing on his handsome face.

"As a sixth-grade alchemy master, I naturally had to come and take a look." Liu Qing said in a calm tone, glancing at Lin Xiuya from head to toe. "You're indeed closer to becoming a Dou Wang. In a few more days, I might not even be your match."

“You are not…” Lin Xiuya’s smile was gentle, but with a hint of sharpness.

"Anyone can talk big, why not give it a try now?" Liu Qing's eyes narrowed slightly, a strong fighting spirit flashing in them. It seemed that only Lin Xiuya was in his eyes. In the entire inner courtyard, apart from the mysterious number one on the list, probably only Lin Xiuya could spar with him.

Even those who ranked fourth on the power list were far inferior to the two of them, making it difficult to ignite his fighting spirit.

"Second on the power rankings, third on the power rankings... Are they about to fight? The tension is really high."

"Hahaha, we only see such strong people during major competitions. I never expected that they would all be brought out today. It's really lively."

Just as many inner court disciples were watching enthusiastically, and even subtly jeering, a terrifying aura suddenly rose up.

Xiao Yan, who was originally sitting cross-legged in the center of the venue, preparing to select medicinal herbs, frowned slightly. His gaze swept over the two figures, and the sky suddenly changed. Two fire dragons, which blotted out the sun and spewed flames, slowly emerged.

One is dark green, the other is light blue.

They were all coiled around Liu Qing and Lin Xiuya.

Xiao Yan remained seated leisurely in the center of the arena, selecting medicinal herbs, his tone calm: "If you've come to watch me, Xiao Yan, refine pills, then sit properly. If you've come to cause trouble..."

Xiao Yan glanced at the two of them indifferently.

Both Liu Qing and Lin Xiuya were terrified. This power was far beyond what a Dou Wang could possess! Leaving aside the fact that both flames were strange fires so close at hand, just this aura…

He's practically indistinguishable from a Dou Huang!

As beings who have one foot in the Dou Wang realm, they are all too familiar with that realm; it is impossible for a Dou Wang to possess such power.

No wonder those guys were stammering and couldn't speak clearly.

It turns out that they only judged Xiao Yan's Dou Wang realm based on his wings. They couldn't sense the higher-level Dou Huang at all. In their eyes, Dou Wang was already terrifying, let alone Dou Huang.

Moreover, even the great demon king of the inner court...

I'm afraid even they would be no match for this one.

I came here purely to fry fish.

"Gurgle..."

Lin Xiuya swallowed hard and quickly cupped his hands, saying, "Master Xiao Yan, you are wise. We have only come to watch you refine pills and have no other intentions."

Liu Qing's face stiffened, a bead of sweat sliding down his forehead. Seeing Xiao Yan's gaze on him, he quickly said, "Me too."

The two immediately became unusually obedient, as if they were facing the Grand Elder Su Qian.

Xiao Yan glanced indifferently at the two of them.

The two fire dragons instantly withdrew from around the two people and coiled around the black cauldron.

"Hehe... You got humiliated, didn't you?"

A mocking voice came from the side.

"Lin Yan, you... you actually joined the Daoist sect?" Lin Xiuya had just breathed a sigh of relief when he saw an acquaintance swaggering over, his face full of surprise.

"This is the importance of having a good older brother. You guys are all too weak and don't deserve to be my older brother." Lin Yan said with a grin, putting his arm around Lin Xiuya's shoulder.

"..."

Lin Xiuya's lips twitched.

He had indeed tried to recruit this guy several times, but he had always been a lone wolf. He never expected that this guy would be so perceptive and had already joined the Taoist sect that guy had founded.

It seems that from this day forward, this gate will rise to prominence...

Lin Xiuya sighed softly.

How will we attract new students in the future?

Do you even know how valuable a sixth-grade alchemist is?

Just for that reputation alone, there would probably be many disciples vying to join.

As for questioning his identity.

It has completely vanished. Since that skillful fire control technique and the two kinds of strange fire, this level of alchemist is probably beyond the reach of ordinary sixth-grade alchemists.

Even as a layman, he knew the immense value of mastering two different kinds of flames...

Because he, like Han Yue, came from Zhongzhou.

Upon seeing Lin Xiuya and Liu Qing's embarrassment, and even a hint of fear in their words, the entire room fell silent, then became completely stunned.

This person has been ranked second or third on the Inner Court's ranking list for a full three years.

If it weren't for that monster being number one, the two of them would be number one and number two.

A being who is infinitely close to becoming a Battle King.

But he was actually silenced by the freshman's words. You should know that in the past, the domineering spearman Liu Qing was not only terrifying in cultivation, but also had an equally domineering temper. But today, he was actually silenced by the freshman.

Then there's only one possibility...

Countless disciples looked at the young man sitting cross-legged in the center of the field with a calm expression, either shocked or astonished.

This guy's cultivation level is truly enough to crush the two of them.

It is not superficial, and it is not fake.

It was a genuine... Dou Wang level expert!!!

"quiet!"