. The impending arrival of the Alchemy War had a significant impact not only in Shengdan City but also in Yecheng itself. The number of new arrivals per day was noticeable.
As one of the five great families, the Ye family held considerable prestige in the eyes of those unfamiliar with the area, and naturally, alchemists flocked to see them.
As they gradually became familiar with the Alchemy Domain, thunderous explosions would periodically erupt within the Ye family, and even, occasionally, colors would appear.
This instilled suspicion in the alchemists who had come from afar. "
You're telling me this is the declining Ye family?
I suspect you're kidding!"
Many alchemists, incredulous, visited him in person.
Ye Zhong treated these curious alchemists with courtesy, but when asked who the Ye family member who was refining the alchemy was, he maintained a frustratingly vague attitude, neither admitting nor refuting.
The outside world was in turmoil, growing more and more lively by the day.
But Chen Guan, in the courtyard, remained completely unconcerned. For six months, he hadn't taken a single step outside. Even when Venerable Skyfire returned, they met in the courtyard.
This immersion had led to significant improvements in all aspects.
First, his strength.
Although Chen Guan hadn't focused on cultivation for six months, his daily practice had naturally led him to the Four-Star Dou Zong realm.
Secondly, his fighting skills.
The "Great Sound, Silent Voice" gifted to him by the Young Master of Yin Valley proved to be a perfect match for Chen Guan. Cultivating it was incredibly smooth, and he felt it was even easier than cultivating the primary Earth-level fighting skill, the Crimson Star Falling.
Of course, the perfect fit was one factor.
His stronger foundation was also a factor.
Mastering "Great Sound, Silent Voice" had put Chen Guan in a wonderfully good mood. One hazy night, he quietly practiced it. As the melody spread, the entire Ye family unknowingly fell into a sweet dream. When he woke up the next morning, no one noticed anything unusual, only the feeling of having slept soundly.
Even Skyfire Venerable and Ghost Poison Old Monster were immersed in it for several breaths before suddenly awakening.
This performance already satisfied Chen Guan immensely. With his current strength, if he exerted all his strength in this short period of time, he could strategically retreat thousands of miles away.
As for alchemy, this was Chen Guan's greatest improvement in the past six months.
The Tianyuan Pill prepared for Yun Yun was the first eighth-grade elixir Chen Guan had successfully refined. It wasn't very high quality, only producing two-colored elixir thunder.
But...
that was five months ago!
It's also worth noting that, under the constant baptism of elixir thunder, the puppet finally officially advanced to the eighth level three months ago.
Given the puppet's unique characteristics, it could now fight even a three-star Dou Zun.
Summarizing his gains, Chen Guan smiled with satisfaction.
"Xian'er's aura has been fluctuating these past few days. Judging by the time, it should be finished."
After a brief thought, Chen Guan suppressed his intention to continue refining the elixir.
Refining an eighth-grade elixir is time-consuming and laborious, often taking at least half a month. He didn't want to miss Little Medical Immortal's breakthrough.
He stood up and left the room, just as Sect Master Yun opened the door. The two exchanged a smile and walked hand in hand.
"I heard from Elder Yao that Little Medical Immortal's breakthrough is coming in the next few days. I was wondering if I should call you,"
Yun Yun said with a radiant smile.
Her progress over the past six months had also been noticeable.
After taking the Tianyuan Pill, her aptitude had greatly improved. While her current cultivation speed wasn't as fast as Chen Guan's, it was still at the level of a top-tier genius.
After taking the Huangji Pill, she ascended to the rank of Nine-Star Dou Huang. She only needed a moment to settle in before taking the Pozong Pill, and crossing the Douzong barrier would be within reach.
At that point, she would be considered a formidable figure, even in the Central Plains.
Her only regret was that during the past six months, Chen Guan and she had often discussed the origins of life in their spare time. Sadly, her dream of surpassing Chen Guan remained unfulfilled, to the point where she began to wonder if something was wrong with her.
Chen Guan had no other options. Besides offering comfort, he could only redouble his efforts.
"Why bother? I've been keeping an eye on the altar. Nothing's happened outside lately, has it?"
Chen Guan asked with a shake of his head and a chuckle.
With Yun Yun by his side, Chen Guan delegated many tasks to her, such as maintaining contact with Danta and dispatching people to collect medicinal herbs, allowing him to fully devote himself to his cultivation.
Yun Yun, acting as a sort of "secretary," relished this role; she didn't want to be a useless figurehead.
"Everything is normal. Shengdan City is nearly overcrowded, and some conflicts are inevitable. However, under Danta's control, they won't escalate. However, Xingyun Pavilion is under considerable pressure. The Soul Palace is keeping a close eye on them. I heard that several Xingyun Pavilion disciples who went out have been killed by the Soul Palace. They're determined not to stop until Yao Zun is captured. I'm afraid Xiao Yan won't be able to attend this alchemy meeting."
With the Soul Palace's repeated actions, the feud between them and Yao Chen became widely known.
While it was rare for the Soul Palace to engage in such a direct confrontation with a particular faction, most people were aware of the Soul Palace's character. Facing the former Zhongzhou's foremost alchemist, no amount of respect could be overstated.
Chen Guan nodded slightly, unfazed.
As long as it wasn't an all-out attack, Xingyun Pavilion could still hold its ground. Even now, Yao Chen hadn't called for help or mobilized his connections, indicating that they were still within their means.
"It's better not to participate. With his current strength, he can barely sustain refining a seventh-grade elixir, let alone an eighth. With thirty years of diligent cultivation, he'll definitely be a leader in the next session."
The opportunity to refine exotic fire was rare, but one had to be within one's capabilities. Chen Guan believed that Xiao Yan and his disciple could see this clearly.
While they chatted, they had already arrived at the Ancient Yang Fire Altar.
Knowing that Xiao Yixian was nearing a breakthrough, Ye Zhong had already cleared out the surrounding training rooms, creating a restricted zone where no outsiders could enter.
Of course, this restriction was of no use to Chen Guan and his disciple.
"Master Yao."
Approaching the edge of the ancient altar, Chen Guan and Yun Yun greeted the two men leisurely playing chess.
"Haha, your perception is truly uncanny. Just wait. There should be movement in a quarter of an hour at most."
Skyfire Venerable put down his chess piece and smiled.
As a veteran, and with immense strength, he could see it all clearly.
Chen Guan and Yun Yun's faces lit up with delight, and they stopped talking, looking towards the center of the altar with anticipation.
Seeing him like this, the old monster Youdu, who sat across from the Skyfire Venerable, couldn't help but curl his lips slightly.
Some people are so stingy, having been using him for free for nearly a year, and even now, they don't even want to call him by his name.
...
Soon, a cup of tea passed, and Chen Guan hadn't felt time pass so slowly in a long time.
Finally, amidst his anticipation, the ground beneath his feet seemed to shake slightly.
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"What's wrong? What happened?"
The sudden tremor immediately caused a commotion. Inside the Ye family manor, figures quickly darted onto the rooftops, looking around in confusion. The
Ye family's senior members, however, quickly guessed something and all looked in the same direction.
A Dou Zun master!
Who knows when the Ye family will produce one?
At the altar, Venerable Skyfire, untaught, pushed the stalemated chessboard towards Phantom Poison, sending the pieces tumbling into disarray. He stood up and stood beside Chen Guan.
Phantom Poison dared not speak, only to consider himself unlucky, silently grumbling as he gathered his pieces.
"I still remember, when I was with you and first met Little Medical Immortal, you had barely broken through to Dou Zong. In just a year and a half, you've already reached the Dou Zun realm. Seeing you youngsters like me, I'm really shocked. Phantom Poison, what do you think?"
Venerable Skyfire sighed.
Phantom Poison, regaining his composure, nodded quickly.
"Ah, yeah, yes, you're right."
Chen Guan and Yun Yun couldn't help but laugh at the old man being held in a tight grasp.
After a brief banter, everyone quickly quieted down. The next moment, a vast and powerful aura, like a surging tide, continuously emanated from the body of the Little Medical Immortal at the center of the altar.
Under this terrifying pressure, many Ye family disciples standing on higher ground collapsed, their faces tumbling like dogs, a scene of utter comical hues.
Seeing this, Venerable Skyfire waved his hand, and a barrier suddenly appeared, isolating them from the outside world. This finally dispelled the heavy feeling of doom that had gripped their hearts.
"Boom!"
At that moment, the training room at the center of the altar exploded, and the Little Medical Immortal, clad in white, appeared before the four of them.
Her eyes closed, her ethereal form enveloped by layers of gray energy, slowly rising into the air, making her silhouette appear hazy.
As if summoned, boundless energies of heaven and earth surged in from all directions. The energy grew larger and larger, distorting the wind and clouds. Like long dragons, they poured frantically into the gray energy layer, only to be absorbed completely by Little Medical Immortal.
This continued for over twenty minutes before gradually subsiding. The aura emanating from Little Medical Immortal grew increasingly powerful and terrifying.
"As expected of a body of affliction and poison, this breakthrough has already reached the peak of a one-star Dou Zun!"
Ghost Poison Monster exclaimed in astonishment.
Looking at Skyfire Venerable, then at Little Medical Immortal, and remembering Chen Guan's Dou Zun-level puppet, as well as Danta and the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan standing behind him, Ghost Poison Monster felt even more confident that he had made a wise decision.
They had assembled such a powerful force in less than a year. What about ten years from now, a hundred years from now?
Chen Guan was unaware of Ghost Poison Monster's thoughts, but upon hearing about Little Medical Immortal's current realm, his smile widened even more.
Amidst awe and amazement, the vast, swirling energy dragons in the sky finally dissipated completely.
As they dissipated, the graceful silhouette in the sky grew clearer and clearer. Eventually, the gray energy layer melted away like ice and snow, and Little Medical Fairy finally emerged fully before everyone's gaze. Her
closed eyes fluttered open, and a glance settled on Chen Guan, a charming smile instantly forming. After a moment's
adjustment, the vast ocean of Dou Qi within her body swelled with light lotus steps. In the blink of an eye, she was before Chen Guan, as if space had vanished.
"Master Yao, Master Yun..."
Suppressing the intense affection within her, Little Medical Fairy spoke first.
Naturally, Old Poison was once again ignored.
As for Chen Guan, she had much to say and much to do, but now wasn't the right time.
"Haha, seeing you break through, I'm relieved. I bet you have much to say, so I won't be a bother here. Youdu, let's go, let's continue the unfinished chess game."
Skyfire Venerable laughed with relief. He considered Chen Guan a junior, and seeing Little Medical Immortal's breakthrough, he was incredibly happy.
However, this was clearly a time for the younger generation, so he immediately took Youdu Old Monster away, leaving them plenty of space.
Little Medical Immortal bowed and thanked them, watching them leave.
Only three people remained. Seeing the two women sizing each other up, Chen Guan attempted to break the deadlock.
However, just as he opened his mouth, he was interrupted by Little Medical Immortal.
"Sect Master Yun, it's been a long time since we last met. I never expected to see you in Zhongzhou."
Yun Yun smiled politely. "I never imagined that the former Poison Sect Master would become a Dou Zun powerhouse when we met again. Congratulations.
" "You're just taking advantage of your afflicted poison body
. It's nothing to worry about." "How could that be? While physical fitness is important, it's useless without hard work. When we came to Zhongzhou, Queen Medusa and I speculated about your potential after overcoming the hidden dangers of your afflicted poison body. Although we were mentally prepared, actually meeting you was a huge surprise."
Listening to the two chatting away, both smiling, Chen Guan felt something was amiss.
This situation was completely unexpected, and for a moment, he was at a loss, not knowing what to say.
Seeing his worried expression, the two women, who had initially been feeling uneasy, smiled in unison.
Giving him a coquettish look, Little Medical Fairy regained her composure and took the initiative to speak, "See how nervous he is. Stop teasing him. Sister Yunyun, I'm a little younger than you, so I'll call you that from now on."
All three of them understood what she meant.
Yunyun looked startled, then smiled warmly and responded.
"Thank you very much, Sister Xian'er."
Initially, Yunyun had been a little worried about this, but she was pleasantly surprised by Little Medical Fairy's easygoing nature, and she breathed a sigh of relief.
Little Medical Fairy chuckled and shook her head, unconcerned.
After all, it had nothing to do with strength; she had come in later.
Seeing the two women like this, Chen Guan finally felt completely relieved. He
'd expected them to be so competitive, with their personalities, there was no way they'd ever do anything to embarrass him.
"Stop talking here. Let's go back to the courtyard. We'll have a good chat tonight. It'll allow you to get to know each other better and get along better in the future,"
Chen Guan offered with a serious, reasonable suggestion.
Unfortunately, some people always think he has bad intentions.
"You wish!"
(End of this chapter)