While in Battle Through the Heavens, one can pre-appoint oneself as an emperor.

Chapter 356 The Main Event

Hun Xuzi looked extremely disheveled. He struggled to prop himself up by digging his fingertips into the ground. His turbid eyes swept around, filled with confusion and boundless rage.

He simply couldn't understand how Xiao Chen's outward aura could intimidate him to the point of stiffness and immobility.

Because of the lurking Void Devouring Flame, he never imagined that there was more than one being whose strength far surpassed his own hidden in this plaza.

Hun Xuzi was caught up in a lot of doubts, but Xiao Chen only glanced at him coldly, then turned around and walked towards his seat.

With each step he took, the overwhelming aura that had suffocated the entire arena dissipated rapidly like the receding tide. When he sat down again, his aura was extremely weak, and in everyone's perception, he was only at the level of a two- or three-star Dou Sheng.

"So it was a secret technique! I was wondering how someone as strong as Hun Xuzi could be so easily overwhelmed by aura and rendered powerless."

"Xiao Chen was too impulsive! He's already in grave danger; how could he easily reveal such a trump card? His condition has plummeted, and once the Pharmacopoeia is finished, the Soul Clan will definitely not let him go. His chances of survival are now even slimmer!"

Sensing the drastic change in Xiao Chen's aura, the cultivators in the square immediately erupted in a commotion, whispering among themselves, filled with regret and worry.

"Xiao Chen!!!"

A furious roar echoed through the square as Hun Xuzi, his eyes bloodshot, charged towards Xiao Chen with overwhelming killing intent.

Clearly, he was blinded by Xiao Chen's demeanor and was determined to wash away this humiliation in front of everyone.

Faced with Hun Xuzi's fierce attack, which was filled with overwhelming killing intent, Xiao Chen, who had already released his energy once, was now in an extremely calm and composed state, his mind astonishingly still.

His face showed no sign of panic, and a faint hint of disdain curled at the corner of his mouth as he ignored the figure rushing towards him.

It was as if, in his eyes, what was attacking him was not a person at all, but a bothersome fly.

On the other side, Chen Xiao and the others remained motionless, with leisurely smiles on their lips, as if the murderous aura on the field had nothing to do with them.

Bang!

A condensed, steel-like beam of battle qi suddenly pierced the air, carrying immense force as it slammed into Hun Xuzi, forcefully knocking him back a hundred feet.

"Soul Void Child, today is the grand ceremony of my Medicine Clan. Private duels are strictly prohibited. If you dare to violate this rule, don't blame my Medicine Clan for expelling you from the Medicine Realm, never to be allowed to set foot here again!"

Yao Dan, who had been sitting at the head of the table, slowly straightened his sleeves. His eyes, which had been slightly closed, suddenly opened, and his calm and even voice, like a resounding bell, pierced through all the noise and spread to every corner of the square.

Upon hearing this, the chilling killing intent on Hun Xuzi's face froze for a moment, then surged wildly like a tidal wave, and the resentment in his eyes almost overflowed.

That old bastard!

He pretended to be deaf and dumb when Xiao Chen made his move, but then jumped out to uphold justice when Xiao Chen was about to retaliate. Clearly, he wanted to use the rules of the Medicine Clan to humiliate Xiao Chen in front of everyone!

"Hehehe, what a fair and selfless Medicine Clan, what a fine medicinal pill! You are all very good!"

Hun Xuzi laughed in extreme anger, his laughter sharp and piercing. The murderous aura that had surged around him strangely subsided completely, but his eyes were as gloomy as a ten-thousand-year-old cold pool, filled with a chilling sinister intent.

Yao Dan ignored his resentment and malice. Now that the conflict between the Soul Clan and the Four Clans Alliance was already out in the open, he was happy to see the Soul Clan's arrogance dampened by the rules of the grand ceremony.

Yao Dan's voice rang out again, his gaze slowly sweeping over the various cultivators in the square, his voice unhurried yet carrying an undeniable authority, like muffled thunder rolling across the heavens and earth.

"The time has come, Pharmacopoeia, begin!"

The Medicine Clan, founded on the art of alchemy, commands the largest group of alchemists on the continent. This foundation gives them an inherent arrogance when facing alchemists from the Central Plains.

But it must be said that their arrogance is indeed supported by solid reasons.

Perhaps due to the talent inherent in their bloodline, the members of the Medicine Clan have always achieved twice the results with half the effort in cultivating alchemy, and the clan has never lacked alchemy prodigies.

Those renowned alchemy masters in Zhongzhou, while not exactly commonplace in the Medicine Clan, are by no means rare.

With such confidence, it's understandable that they feel proud when comparing themselves with alchemists from the outside world.

However, this arrogance is mostly found among mid-level alchemists.

The Medicine Clan, standing at the very top of the alchemist pyramid, has no significant advantage over other top forces.

After all, while bloodline power can help one avoid detours on the path of alchemy, it cannot ultimately be the sole reliance for reaching the top. Sometimes, this innate talent can become a shackle that binds one's hands and feet, hindering the journey to the peak.

The same principle applies to alchemy and spiritual cultivation!

This is probably the slight imperfection that comes with the power of bloodline.

As everyone knows, alchemists are strictly ranked, with those below the Emperor rank divided into nine ranks, with the first rank being the lowest and the ninth rank being the highest.

Above the ninth-grade alchemy master, there are three more realms: Precious Pill Master, Profound Pill Master, and Golden Pill Master!

When one can refine a ninth-grade precious pill, one becomes a master of precious pills, like Elder Mo of the Little Pill Tower.

Of course, this has not been verified by any organization. At this level, no single force can verify their level anymore, because they are all top-notch alchemists.

Similarly, being able to refine a ninth-grade Xuan Dan makes one a Xuan Dan Grandmaster.

The Xuan Dan Grandmaster is basically the most outstanding figure in the alchemy world on this continent, and their number can be counted on one hand.

As for the Golden Core Grandmaster, there hasn't been one for thousands of years.

Above the Golden Core Grandmaster is the legendary Emperor Rank.

The Emperor is the ultimate, unmatched by anyone!

The pharmacopoeia process can be roughly divided into two parts.

The first part is an internal competition among the younger generation of the Medicine Clan; outsiders can only observe and are not allowed to participate.

This is not only a testing ground for the younger generation of the Medicine Clan, but also an opportunity for the Medicine Clan to showcase its profound knowledge of alchemy to the entire continent.

The second part is the truly captivating battle for the title of the continent's number one alchemist.

For the vast majority of cultivators present, this foreplay was already thoroughly enjoyable.

The younger generation of the Medicine Clan indeed possesses talents that ordinary alchemists would envy. Those who went on stage were all at least sixth-grade alchemists or even higher.

At that moment, all the cauldrons resounded, and flames of various colors rose like a sea of ​​flames. The magnificent scene was in no way inferior to the grand occasion of the Danta Dan Gathering in the past.

However, in the eyes of Chen Xiao and the others, this level of alchemy duel was no different from watching children play.

They were already accustomed to the wonders of ninth-grade pills, so the methods of these young cultivators were naturally not worth observing.

Therefore, while the entire square was abuzz with excitement over the birth of the elixir, the group ignored the surrounding noise and chatted casually within the soundproof barrier.

This prelude lasted for several days before finally coming to a slow end.

However, those present were no ordinary people; sitting still for several days was nothing more than a trivial matter for them.

During the several days of watching the event, Chen Xiao occasionally glanced at the arena and caught a glimpse of several familiar faces.

For example, Yao Xingji and his companions who went to the Ancient Realm to enter the Heavenly Tomb back then.

Although this young man is arrogant, his alchemy skills are indeed quite impressive. In this competition for the Pharmacopoeia, he overcame all obstacles and finally made it into the top five. Such an achievement is quite remarkable among the young generation of the Medicine Clan, who are full of geniuses.

As expected, Yao Tian took the top spot. Chen Xiao had met this person in the Demon Flame Space back then.

This Yao Tian is undoubtedly the most dazzling talent of the Yao Clan in this generation. When he was refining pills, he actually triggered the Nine-Colored Pill Lightning to descend with a thunderous roar, which shocked the entire audience and forcefully suppressed all competitors. Even the Yao Clan elders sitting in the seats could not help but stroke their beards and smile when they saw this scene, their eyes full of satisfaction and pride.

In addition, Chen Xiao's gaze also fell upon a figure.

It was the woman who had little presence beside Yao Tian back in the Demon Flame Space.

This woman's performance in the Pharmacopoeia was equally outstanding. The grade and quality of the pills she refined were second only to Yao Tian, ​​who came in first.

What's even more astonishing is that her soul power has reached the late stage of the Heavenly Realm, a level of attainment that even surpasses Yao Tian's.

If it weren't for the fact that his cultivation level was slightly inferior to Yao Tian's, it would be hard to say who would win this competition.

"Yao Tian, ​​Yao Xingji, Yao Ling—judging by her talent, she must be Yao Tian's younger sister, Yao Ling, who has exceptional talent in the soul realm." A knowing glint flashed in Chen Xiao's eyes as he recalled the Yao clan geniuses he remembered.

"He was a promising talent, what a pity."

As Chen Xiao observed, Zhu Hong's voice of regret rang out at the same time.

Following his gaze, they saw that it was indeed where Yao Ling was.

A temporary lead is nothing; in their eyes, this Yao Ling clearly has greater potential than Yao Tian.

Perhaps, if she has enough opportunities in the future, she might even be able to reach the Soul Realm of the Emperor!

Everyone understood why Zhu Hong felt regretful, and they all nodded in agreement without saying anything more.

Just like when you see someone fall into an abyss, it's only natural to feel a few sighs, but whether or not to save them is another matter entirely.

Time slipped by unnoticed, and the moment the trials of the younger generation of the Medicine Clan came to an end, the atmosphere in the square did not cool down, but instead suddenly boiled over like a ignited flame!

A barrage of burning gazes swept across the arena, all converging on the stone chairs in the front row.

Everyone knew that the real highlight of the pharmacopoeia was about to be unveiled by these big shots who stood at the pinnacle of the alchemy world!

"The main event is finally about to begin; I've been waiting impatiently."

Feeling the sudden surge in heat in the arena, Zi Yan sat up slightly, a hint of anticipation appearing on her pretty face.

Like Chen Xiao, she supported Hun Xuzi to become the leader, no, the number one alchemist on the continent.

After all, if Hun Xuzi successfully refines a ninth-grade Xuan Dan, it will most likely end up in their hands.

The thought of unexpectedly obtaining such a top-grade elixir fueled her growing anticipation.

"Hurry up, hurry up!"

"I doubt Yao Dan would personally participate, but if he were to refine a ninth-grade Xuan Dan, it wouldn't seem like there's anything wrong with that."

Zi Yan acted as an audience member, shouting twice. Her brows furrowed slightly for a moment, then she broke into a bright smile.

There's not much difference between refining a ninth-grade Xuan Dan with medicinal pills and refining one with Soul Void.

As for why we don't expect them to succeed at the same time, the reason is quite simple.

The energy required to refine a Grade Nine Profound Pill is far too enormous!

In the same place at the same time, it is already extremely lucky to successfully produce one; it is almost impossible for two people to successfully refine one at the same time.

Chen Xiao smiled as he looked at the overjoyed Zi Yan. Even though she was already the Dragon Emperor, in private, she was still the most unconventional of the six women.

Zi Yan has always loved watching a good show and enjoys trying all sorts of novel experiences, sometimes even Chen Xiao finds it hard to keep up.

Just like her ability to change size at will, it almost caused Chen Xiao to crash several times, leaving him feeling extremely guilty.

"It's highly unlikely. As the patriarch of the Medicine Clan, he has his own pride. This competition for the title of the continent's number one alchemist will most likely be contested by Yao Chen, Elder Wan Huo, Elder Shen Nong, and Hun Xu Zi."

"Of course, Yao Dan's alchemy skills are definitely no worse than any of these four. As the patriarch of the Yao Clan and the leader of the largest group of alchemists on the Dou Qi Continent, he cannot convince people if he doesn't have some real skills."

Before Chen Xiao and Zi Yan's whispers had even stopped, Yao Dan, who was seated at the head of the table, slowly rose to his feet.

In an instant, all eyes in the room focused on him, and even the air seemed to freeze.

"Hehe, the appetizers are done, and the main course is about to begin. How could I not know what you all are thinking?"

Facing the attention of the crowd, Yao Dan smiled calmly, his voice gentle yet penetrating: "In this competition for the Pharmacopoeia, four people have taken the stage. I believe their identities are self-evident, and the ultimate winner will claim the title of the continent's number one alchemist. I am confident that the one who emerges from these four will be convincing enough that no one will have any objections."

"Please enter, gentlemen."

As soon as Yao Dan finished speaking, a ghostly figure suddenly appeared in mid-air; it was none other than Hun Xuzi.

His laughter was flat, but his eyes held an undisguised chill.

"Clan Chief Yaodan is quite straightforward. I have long heard that the Pharmacopoeia is the pinnacle of alchemists on the Dou Qi Continent. Today, I have come to learn from you all! My Soul Clan is quite interested in the title of the continent's number one alchemist, and we will certainly take it."

"Hmph! My Medicine Clan is the orthodox lineage of alchemy; such glory rightfully belongs to the Medicine Clan!"

A cold snort pierced the air, and Elder Wanhuo flashed to stand opposite Hunxuzi, his gaze sharp as a knife, meeting his eyes without backing down.

As an elder of the Medicine Clan, Elder Wanhuo's appearance instantly drew cheers from the entire audience.

This is the advantage of playing at home.

This is the Medicine Clan's home ground, and the Medicine Clan naturally does not want to see the Soul Clan take away this supreme glory.

"I have no attachment to empty titles, but if the title of the number one alchemist on the continent falls into the hands of the Soul Clan, it would be a great disgrace to us alchemists."

The old man Shennong walked on air, gently shaking the herb-woven cane in his hand, which caused the jade bottle hanging on it to clink and make a clear, melodious sound.

He stood high in the sky, his tone indifferent, yet every word revealed his contempt for Hun Xuzi.

The Soul Clan's reputation in the alchemy world is already infamous.

"It's Elder Wanhuo, Hunxuzi, and Elder Shennong! These three are all giants in the world of alchemy. This contest is going to be quite a spectacle!"

As the three figures appeared in mid-air, the plaza instantly erupted in commotion, with all the alchemists' eyes filled with fervor and awe.

The realm that the three of them reached was the goal they had pursued their entire lives!

"Three have already appeared, so the last one—"

Countless gazes swept over the three of them for a moment before suddenly turning to a row of stone benches.

Finally, all eyes were fixed on the young man in black and the white-haired old man beside him.

Facing the attention of everyone, Yao Chen remained calm, a composed smile on his face, and slowly stood up.

With one step, he stood high in the air, his clear laughter echoing throughout the entire venue.

"Senior Shennong is absolutely right. Our generation of alchemists is full of outstanding talents. The title of the continent's number one alchemist can belong to anyone, but your Soul Clan is not worthy of it!"

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