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

His defenses were easily breached, and he didn't even have time to retreat. The immense force struck his body from a distance, causing him to spit out a mouthful of blood. His body was sent flying backward, crashing heavily into the mountain wall. The powerful force caused cracks to appear in the mountain wall.

In just one round, a seven-star Dou Zong was defeated and forced to retreat. The peak Dou Zong was actually so powerful!

"Heavenly Serpent Monster, your opponent is me!"

Just as the Heavenly Serpent was about to make another move, a voice suddenly came from above, and then he saw a raging black dragon descend from the sky and swallow him whole...

The one who made the move was naturally Qin Yan, the sect master of the Blackfire Sect!

Of all the Dou Zong experts present, the only one who could rival Tian She was probably Qin Yan, who was also a peak Dou Zong...

In the distance, Ye Chen watched this scene, his brows furrowing slightly.

He still had a strong impression of the old man who was a Seven-Star Dou Zong. Moreover, he had learned some things about this person from his previous conversation with Ye Zhong, knowing that his name was Lin Xiu and that he was a rogue cultivator with considerable strength.

Of course, that's not the most important thing. The most important thing is that this person has an excellent reputation, and due to his lifespan and cultivation level, he has a great need for high-grade pills, making him the best candidate the Ye family can easily control. Therefore, Ye Chen plans to invite him to join the Ye family afterward…

Seeing the old man severely injured by the Heavenly Serpent, Ye Chen hesitated for a moment before flying to his side.

"Elder Lin, this is a seventh-grade life-saving pill. Unless someone has chopped off your head or shattered your heart, this pill can save your life. Elder Lin, please take it to treat your internal injuries."

Looking at the pills Ye Chen handed over and listening to his description of them, Lin Xiu was stunned for a moment, then looked at Ye Chen in surprise.

Such a precious elixir, and he just took it out and consumed it so easily...

To be honest, Lin Xiu's impression of this young master of the Ye family instantly improved a lot.

"Thank you!"

Without a word, Lin Xiu took the medicine bottle, opened it, and swallowed the pills inside without hesitation.

The pill entered the stomach, and its powerful medicinal effects spread instantly.

Lin Xiu could clearly feel his internal organs, which had been severely damaged by the Heavenly Serpent, recovering at a visible speed. In just a few breaths...

The battle qi that was previously impossible to mobilize was now slowly circulating...

"As expected of a seventh-grade pill!"

With such terrifying effects, it truly deserves its name of "life-saving"!

Seeing that the opponent's injuries had stabilized, Ye Chen stopped paying attention and focused his attention on the battlefield.

Beside him were Dan Xuan and Cao Dan, whose combat strength was far inferior to Ye Chen's, and given their status, they had no need to charge into battle.

Originally, there were only two people beside the three: besides Venerable Jin Ding, there was also an old man in gray robes...

This is the two-star Dou Zun invited by the Cao family. Since Ice River Valley has already fallen into a complete disadvantage under the attack of the Ye family's camp, there is naturally no need for him to take action anymore.

After Lin Xiu took the Life-Returning Pill given to him by Ye Chen and stabilized his injuries, he stopped making a move and instead watched the battle alongside Ye Chen.

"Ha, this Ice River Valley is just a show of strength, it's all for naught!" Cao Dan was arrogant and had only heard of the outside forces without actually seeing them. So when he saw that Ice River Valley was so easily suppressed by the Ye family, he immediately became disdainful.

Ye Chen remained silent, continuing to smile as he watched the battlefield. Dan Xuan, however, said, "Don't let your guard down. Not only has the true mastermind of Ice River Valley not yet appeared, but we also can't be sure if they've invited other help..."

Cao Dan didn't listen to these words, but Ye Chen took them to heart.

The Ye family's actions this time were so high-profile. Although they didn't initially reveal any power exceeding that of the Ice River Valley, the opponent was a top-tier existence that had stood in the Central Plains for countless years. They might very well have a backup plan...

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On the battlefield, it was clear that Tian Shuangzi, who was only a one-star Dou Zun, had already suffered considerable injuries under the berserk attacks of Ba Dao Zun Zhe, and the two would soon be able to determine the victor.

In the sky surrounding the battlefield, the snowflakes that had been impacted by the aftershocks suddenly became denser and more numerous. Moreover, the originally white snowflakes had turned ice blue, and each one had edges as sharp as blades, cutting directly into the air and causing it to tremble...

"Heh, I didn't expect your Ye family to be able to find two two-star Dou Zun. It seems I really miscalculated..."

A soft sigh came from the distorted space at the center of the snow-covered sky.

Faintly, Ye Chen and the others saw an icy throne emerge from that space, and on that throne, a figure dressed in white robes slowly rose...

The moment the figure appeared, the Overlord Blade Venerable, who was about to slash with his sword, stopped abruptly. Then, a sense of danger arose in his heart, and he retreated with lightning speed!

As he retreated rapidly, a crackling sound suddenly rang out from the distorted space, followed by a pale black ice staircase that slowly extended out from it. The white-robed figure then walked slowly out along this black ice staircase.

The moment the white-robed figure appeared, countless gazes were immediately cast upon him.

The entire battlefield fell silent in an instant...

Both Elder Tianshe, who was in a sorry state, and Tian Shuangzi, who was seriously injured, were overjoyed when they saw the newcomer. They immediately flew to his side, knelt on one knee, and shouted, "Greetings, Valley Master!"

"Greetings, Valley Master!"

The next moment, everyone belonging to the Ice Valley knelt down, their shouts soaring into the sky and shaking the heavens and the earth!

Chapter 222 The Awkward Glacier

Such a grand display left many in the Ye family camp somewhat dumbfounded.

You were just beaten to a pulp, and now you're doing this kind of thing? Is that really okay?

Ye Chen's gaze swept over the renowned Ice Venerable deep in the mountains...

He was dressed in a white robe, tall and slender, and looked quite young. His brows revealed a hint of indifference, but even so, it was hard to hide the handsomeness in his appearance. However, this handsomeness seemed to have a touch of feminine charm.

Furthermore, there is a black snowflake pattern between the eyebrows of this Ice Venerable. When one looks at it, it seems as if even one's soul will be frozen, making it appear exceptionally eerie.

"Black snowflakes, are they poisonous...?"

Ye Chen smiled coldly to himself, sensing that this Ice Venerable had already gone astray.

Even the innate Calamity Poison Body has such terrifying aftereffects. You, who have perfectly good Ice Battle Qi, want to improve your strength by relying on this physique. It's just wishful thinking!

Of course, Ye Chen was only looking at the problem from an outsider's perspective. As for Ice Venerable, if it weren't for the Calamity Poison Body he acquired later in life, he probably wouldn't have reached his current level.

"Valley Master of Ice River Valley, this old monster has finally appeared..." Ye Zhong had returned to the formation and stood beside Ye Chen, transmitting his voice: "Chen'er, is this Golden Cauldron Venerable confident that he can stop this old monster?"

A person’s name is like a tree’s shadow!

This Ice Venerable has been rampant in the Central Continent for hundreds of years. His reputation is far greater than that of a reclusive cultivator like the Golden Cauldron Venerable. Although Ye Chen had previously said that the Golden Cauldron Venerable was very strong, Ye Zhong was still a little worried when the time came.

Ye Chen nodded gently and replied, "Grandpa, don't worry. My teacher once said that among people of the same level, there are no more than a handful in the entire Central Continent who can rival the Golden Cauldron Venerable."

"Oh? President Xuan Kong said so? It seems this Golden Cauldron Venerable really is a true powerhouse..."

Well, it seems I'm not as convincing as the teacher's name.

Ye Chen mentally scoffed at this, and then stopped paying attention to it...

In the sky, the Ice Venerable glanced at the situation and saw that many powerful figures from the Ice River Valley had fallen, and even the elders were all injured. His originally indifferent face instantly became even colder.

His gaze swept towards the Ye family's direction, and when it fell upon Ye Chen's location, even the gaze that had been filled with extreme killing intent couldn't help but waver...

Of course, this wasn't because the Ice Venerable recognized Ye Chen...

In reality, what the Ice Venerable was concerned about was not Ye Chen, but the Golden Cauldron Venerable who had been silently standing beside him!

"A four-star Dou Zun? It seems your Ye family has really found a powerful ally this time..." The Ice Venerable's voice was filled with undisguised surprise.

"Is it because of you?"

As Ye Chen uttered the last sentence, he suddenly felt a chill run through him. In his vision, all the scenery was rapidly disappearing, and then, a colossal demon god, capable of blotting out the sky, suddenly appeared before him, blocking out all the light...

Ye Chen paused for a moment, then a cold smile quickly appeared on his lips.

"Trying to scare me?"

Once he understood what had happened, a terrifying burst of soul power erupted from between his brows, and a transparent giant sword shot into the sky from the top of his head, almost instantly traversing the entire sky!

"cut!"

A loud shout echoed through the dark space.

Then, Ye Chen discovered that the original cage

The black demonic phantom that had enveloped him suddenly cracked open, a white fissure running through his entire body. The fissure then grew larger and larger until it finally split in two...

This scene shocked the Ice Venerable once again. He never expected that the demon god he had created by relying on his aura and soul pressure would be directly cleaved in two by the opponent's Heaven-Shattering Sword.

This is something that an ordinary seventh-grade alchemist at the Dou Zong level could never accomplish...

Thinking of this, the Ice Venerable's expression turned ugly.

"An eighth-grade alchemist? How could this kid have reached this level at such a young age?!"

Binghe's face turned slightly pale. At his level, he was very clear about the terror of an eighth-grade alchemist.

Moreover, the other party is the personal disciple of that old monster Xuan Kongzi, and has now become an eighth-grade alchemist. He is practically a shoo-in to become the next giant of the Pill Tower...

That would mean something completely different!

No wonder the Ye family was able to hire a powerful expert who was no less than himself. Originally, Ice Venerable thought that the Ye family had paid a huge price to invite him, but now it seems that this person is very likely the bodyguard that old guy Xuan Kongzi found for his disciple!

Hyoga's expression shifted, a headache forming over him. How to handle this situation? After all, his imposing entrance was just now; to immediately back down without even firing a single move would be incredibly embarrassing and shameful…

But if we really kill this kid, then that old devil Xuan Kongzi will probably have to take action himself...

However, if this kid is released, then the Ye family cannot be touched. Otherwise, he will still be a big problem if he grows up, and he can even cause huge trouble for him now!

After pondering for a moment, he finally came up with a solution that wasn't really a solution...

Space twisted, and Binghe's figure appeared in the center between the two sides. Looking at Ye Zhong and Ye Chen, he said in a deep voice, "For the sake of the Pill Tower, I can give you a chance today. As long as any one of you can withstand one of my moves without being defeated, I can forgive you for causing trouble in my Binghe Valley today!"

This reveals the Ice Master's art of speaking...

His words had two meanings. First, he was bringing up the Pill Tower. Regardless of whether the Ye family had actually used the Pill Tower's power, once this got out, the outside world would assume that the Pill Tower was involved in this affair…

There's nothing we can do. That's what happens when the Ye family has a relationship with the Dan Tower. If you say it's useless, who'll believe you?

As for the second point, it deliberately obscures the fact that the Ye family attacked Ice River Valley and killed many of Ice River Valley's experts.

He was referring to the Ye family causing a ruckus in Ice River Valley, not nearly breaching it. These two different accounts have vastly different impacts on Ice River Valley's reputation in the outside world...

If Ice Valley remains silent on this matter, then even if the Ye family publicizes their achievements, the outside world will still have some doubts. Will this be a rumor spread by the Ye family to exaggerate their strength?

Ye Chen raised an eyebrow slightly, somewhat surprised that this Ice Venerable would make such a choice...

"Does it really mean they don't care about the reputation of Ice Valley anymore?"

He backed down as soon as he appeared on stage. That's a bit too fast, isn't it?

Not only was Ye Chen puzzled, but Tian Shuangzi, who was standing to the side, also stared blankly at Binghe upon hearing this. He had never seen Binghe say such a thing before.

"What exactly is going on? Why is the Valley Master..."

Tian Shuangzi wasn't a fool. After a moment's thought, he understood. If the other party only had two two-star Dou Zun experts, they certainly wouldn't have been able to get Binghe to make such a statement. Even if the other party had an expert comparable to the Valley Master, they would never have made the Valley Master make such a choice...

So it's obvious that behind the Ye family, there must be a terrifying existence that even the Ice River Valley fears, who has directly taken action. As for who this existence is, do we even need to think about it?

Chapter 223 Sneak Attack

The Ice Venerable's choice was clearly unexpected by Ye Chen, and he looked at Ye Zhong beside him.

Whether to continue fighting Ice River Valley or to take the opportunity presented by Ice Venerable and back down is a decision Ye Zhong must make.

Although the Ye family currently holds a clear advantage, it's simply impossible to completely destroy Ice River Valley with a single blow...

By making Ice River Valley admit defeat, Ye Chen and his grandson had already achieved their goal.

Although Ice River Valley suffered considerable losses this time, with several high-level Dou Zong members seriously injured, not many were killed, which Ye Chen found quite regrettable.

It's a pity that this Ice Venerable didn't give him a chance...

Ye Zhong pondered for a moment, but in the end, he decided to agree to the Ice Venerable's suggestion.

In fact, this is the most advantageous option for the Ye family.

After all, knowing that they couldn't kill the Ice Venerable, if they really wiped out Ice River Valley this time, leaving Ice River as a lone wolf full of hatred, that would be a real huge threat!

Seeing Ye Zhong nod, the powerful figures from both sides breathed a sigh of relief...

Although the battle lasted only a short time, both sides suffered considerable losses. While Ice Valley suffered greater casualties, the Ye family was not unscathed either.

If it ends here, although Ye Chen's promise of exchanging heads for pills will not come true, at least he won't be injured. The Ye family also promised pills as compensation afterward, which is already quite satisfactory.

Upon seeing that the Ye family had agreed, Binghe's cold expression softened slightly, and then his indifferent voice rang out again: "In that case, I wonder who from the Ye family will take on my attack?"

Well, although he was asking the Ye family grandfather and grandson, Binghe's gaze was actually fixed on the Golden Cauldron Venerable beside Ye Chen.

Of everyone present, only this expert of the same level was qualified to spar with him...

Facing Binghe's oppressive gaze, Venerable Jinding remained silent, waiting for Ye Chen to turn to look at him before softly saying, "Thank you for your trouble, Elder Jin."