Chapter 1271

Accompanied by Xiao Yan's angry shout, echoing endlessly across the horizon, an invisible soul shock instantly shot from afar, piercing straight through Yao Wangu, who stood dazed below.

Ah!

Struck by the invisible impact, in the next moment Yao Wangui let out a miserable scream, then his figure suddenly turned into a black shadow and flew backward, until he crashed into a huge mountain range tens of li away.

Clang!

However, after being struck by the four-star Dou Sheng Yao Wangu, the mountain range did not collapse like an ordinary one; instead, just before contact, a green circular spell formation suddenly appeared, blocking the blow for the range.

Yet the mountain was unharmed, but the violent shock it produced caused tens of thousands of Yao clan alchemists refining pills on it to spit out mouthfuls of blood, their vitality quickly waning.

This situation clearly resulted from the forced interruption of their alchemy, causing a backlash that inflicted varying degrees of serious injury on these alchemists.

"Whoosh!"

The surrounding guests, feeling the power of that soul shock, all gasped in disbelief and let out incredulous exclamations.

After all, they had heard of Yao Wangu, the Yao clan's enforcement Elder, knowing he was a four-star Dou Sheng powerhouse.

Yet now, that supreme expert who looked down on all beings was directly blown away by that soul shock!

Just how strong must the opponent be?

"Swish!"

Meanwhile, as the onlookers were stunned, Xiao Yan stood with hands behind his back, swiftly descending onto the square with an old man.

However, the moment Xiao Yan appeared, everyone around felt an irresistible soul pressure.

Faced with this pressure, it seemed as if they were confronting not a person, but a god!

Although everyone knew this feeling was an illusion, the pressure was undeniably real.

It caused even the ancestors of the surrounding sects to involuntarily bend their waists.

"Damn, what realm is this person's soul at? Why, as a proud one-star Dou Sheng expert, can I not resist this soul pressure!"

An old man forced to kneel on one knee by this soul pressure, feeling greatly humiliated, immediately gritted his teeth and furiously cursed the person in the sky in his heart.

After all, as one of the Yao clan's most important subsidiary forces' ancestors, he was also a renowned superpower on the Zhongzhou Continent.

But now, forced to kneel by a young man, such humiliation was something he had never endured, even before the Yao clan's high-ranking officials.

Yet gazing up at the young man radiating terrifying soul pressure from head to toe, unable to withstand it, he could only glare angrily at him.

After all, within the Yao realm, he need not worry about what the other party might do.

However, some quick-witted individuals, while affected by this soul pressure, instantly realized that although this person was formidable, the Yao clan was not a soft persimmon to be kneaded at will.

With such overbearing conduct, the Yao clan will surely retaliate.

Thinking this, they instinctively retreated quietly, using the crowd to shield themselves from undeserved disaster.

"Xiao Yan, stop!"

Sure enough, shortly after those quick responders retreated, an aged angry shout suddenly rang out across the sky.

Immediately, everyone saw a vast expanse of fire clouds rapidly surging out from the distant mountain peaks.

Within those fire clouds, faintly visible was an old man with a full head of red hair, rushing forward at great speed.

"It's Huo Zhanglao!"

Seeing the red-haired old man's appearance, the crowd on the square, extremely disheveled from being suppressed by Xiao Yan's soul power, burst into exclamations.

I never expected that this troublemaker would even alarm this person to come out.

"Six-star Dou Sheng?"

When the red-haired old man appeared, Xiao Yan, sensing his strength, raised his eyebrows slightly and felt a bit surprised.

"Bang!"

At the same time, Yao Wangu, who had been blown away by Xiao Yan, recovered from the intense pain in his mind, flashed back into the sky, and looked at Xiao Yan with eyes full of shock and fear.

"Damn it, this little bastard of the Xiao clan, why in just a few years has his soul power grown so immensely, breaking through the barrier that the clan leader tried many times but never succeeded, stepping into the legendary Emperor realm of soul!"

Gazing at Xiao Yan, who resembled a heavenly deity, Yao Wangu's facial expression changed as wildly as June weather.

He wanted to curse, but he couldn't match the opponent.

But if he were to back down now, with so many people watching, he couldn't afford to lose face.

But soon, upon seeing Huo Zhanglao, whose strength surpassed his own, his gloomy face instantly lit up with ecstasy.

With this backing, his gaze swiftly shifted from icy cold to a vicious stare at Xiao Yan.

"Xiao Yan, I don't know how your soul power became so formidable, but this is the Yao clan. Considering the past friendship between your Xiao clan and my Yao clan, I'll temporarily spare you this crime; if you dare to violate our clan rules again, believe it or not, I will suppress you in the Yao realm for a hundred years of atonement!"

His figure flashed to the air above the square; the red-haired old man glanced at the soul-injured Yao Wangu, then swept over the distant massive mountain where Yao Wangu had blocked the impact, now in chaos with the clan's juniors, who also glared furiously and shouted angrily at Xiao Yan.

At this moment, he was shocked by Xiao Yan's terrifying soul power, yet also furious at his actions.

Had it not been for considering Xiao Yan's terrifying Emperor-realm soul attack power, he would have already moved to subdue him.

"Heh, now you know not to break the Yao clan's rules. Back then, Yao Wangu used various means to break the clan's rules and drive my teacher out of the Yao clan—why don't you come forward to uphold justice?"

Having said that, Xiao Yan stepped forward with his foot, glaring angrily at the red-haired old man and said: "Moreover, you, a six-star Dou Sheng, though your Dou Qi surpasses mine considerably, may still fall short of suppressing me!"

"Boom!"

As his words fell, a vast, sea-like soul pressure suddenly enveloped the entire bluestone square, making everyone, including the red-haired old man, feel endless oppression.

"Hmph!"

As the main target of this pressure, the red-haired old man let out a muffled grunt and then uncontrollably stepped back dozens of paces.

However, relying on his peak Heavenly Realm cultivation and his own terrifying Dou Qi strength, he stubbornly withstood this pressure.

Immediately, he widened his eyes and shouted furiously: "Xiao Yan, don't think that reaching the Emperor realm of soul lets you run amok in my Yao clan. Know that great soul strength doesn't mean true strength. Within the Yao clan, I, gathering the clan's experts, have plenty of ways to destroy the mere physical body of your lowly four-star early-stage Dou Sheng."

"Besides, I see that without your physical body's support, your Emperor realm soul can only exert a fraction of its power. Then, I, together with the clan's strong ones, can easily scatter your proud Emperor realm soul."

Speaking to this point, in the eyes of the Myriad Fire Elder, there is not a trace of worry for Xiao Yan's Emperor-realm soul.

After all, as long as one leaves the physical body, a cultivator in soul state has defensive power that can be called pitifully weak.

Even the power of soul attacks, for a pure soul body that has lost the physical body, an Emperor-realm soul being able to exert twenty or thirty percent of its strength is not bad.

By that time, even if the opponent is an Emperor-level soul, with the help of other elders in his clan, he is still confident of scattering them!

Translation: "By that time, even if the opponent is an Emperor-level soul, with the help of other elders in his clan, he is still confident of scattering them!"

By that time, even if the opponent is an Emperor-level soul, with the help of other elders in his clan, he is still confident of scattering them!

Exactly, it's about scattering them; although the soul body's defense is extremely low, its vitality is remarkably tenacious.

Translation: "That's right, just scatter them; although the soul body's defense is extremely low, its vitality is extremely tenacious."

We'll produce: "That's right, just scatter them; although the soul body's defense is extremely low, its vitality is extremely tenacious."

Without using special items like heavenly flames that restrain souls, even if they give it their all, the opponent's Emperor-level soul possesses terrifying vitality; even if reduced to soul fragments, they can slowly reassemble and eventually recover.

Translation: "Without using heavenly treasures that restrain souls like strange fire, even if they exert all their strength, given the opponent's Emperor-level soul's terrifying vitality, even if reduced to soul fragments, they can slowly recondense together and later revive."

We'll produce: "Without using heavenly treasures that restrain souls like strange fire, even if they exert all their strength, given the opponent's Emperor-level soul's terrifying vitality, even if reduced to soul fragments, they can slowly recondense together and later revive."

After all, an Emperor-level soul can be called immortal!

Translation: "After all, an Emperor-level soul can be called immortal and indestructible!"

We'll produce: "After all, an Emperor-level soul can be called immortal and indestructible!"

Of course, after all that, in short, an independent soul body is basically a fragile attacker; if one cannot kill the opponent in a single blow, then once attacked later, there's no way to survive.

Translation: "Of course, after all that, in short, an independent soul body is basically a fragile attacker; if one cannot kill the opponent in a single blow, then once attacked later, there's no way to survive."

Of course, after saying all that, in short, an independent soul body is basically a fragile attacker; if one cannot kill the opponent in a single blow, then once attacked later, there's no way to survive.

Although an Emperor-level soul can be revived, the process is extremely slow.

Translation: "Although an Emperor-level soul can revive, the process is merely extremely slow."

We'll produce: "Although an Emperor-level soul can revive, the process is merely extremely slow."

Even a hundred years might not be enough.

Translation: "Even a hundred years may not be enough."

We'll produce: "Even a hundred years may not be enough."

Of course, if the Medicine Clan were even more treacherous, after the Medicine Canon they could use heavenly flames to refine his soul fragments, making revival impossible.

Translation: "Of course, if the Medicine Clan were even more treacherous, after the Medicine Canon, their strong ones could use strange fire to refine his soul fragments, making even revival impossible."

We'll produce: "Of course, if the Medicine Clan were even more treacherous, after the Medicine Canon, their strong ones could use strange fire to refine his soul fragments, making even revival impossible."

After all, though an Emperor-level soul's vitality is tenacious, it is not truly immortal.

Translation: "After all, although an Emperor-level soul's vitality is tenacious, it is not truly immortal and indestructible!"

We'll produce: "After all, although an Emperor-level soul's vitality is tenacious, it is not truly immortal and indestructible!"

Therefore, upon hearing the former's threat, Xiao Yan's eyes narrowed slightly, and he silently gazed at the red-haired elder known as the Ten Thousand Fire Elder.

Therefore, upon hearing the former's threat, Xiao Yan's eyes narrowed slightly, and he silently gazed at the red-haired elder called the Ten Thousand Fire Elder.

We'll produce: "Therefore, upon hearing the former's threat, Xiao Yan's eyes narrowed slightly, and he silently gazed at the red-haired elder called the Ten Thousand Fire Elder."

Even without a physical body, disregarding his own safety, Xiao Yan could still kill a mere six-star Dou Sheng of the opponent.

Translation: "Even without a physical body, disregarding his own safety, Xiao Yan could kill the opponent, a mere six-star Dou Saint."

We'll produce: "Even without a physical body, disregarding his own safety, Xiao Yan could kill the opponent, a mere six-star Dou Saint."

But that is obviously unnecessary.

But that is obviously unnecessary.

We'll produce: "But that is obviously unnecessary."

After all, even if he is unwilling to admit it, what the former said is not entirely wrong.

Translation: "After all, even if he is unwilling to admit it, what the former said is not entirely wrong."

We'll produce: "After all, even if he is unwilling to admit it, what the former said is not entirely wrong."

Just because his soul is strong does not mean his overall strength is enough to defeat that six-star Dou Sheng who has many helpers.

Translation: "Having a strong soul does not mean his overall strength is enough to defeat that six-star Dou Saint who has many helpers."

We'll produce: "Having a strong soul does not mean his overall strength is enough to defeat that six-star Dou Saint who has many helpers."

After all, soul power also needs a physical body to fully unleash its advantage.

Translation: "After all, soul power also needs to rely on a physical body to unleash its full advantage."

We'll produce: "After all, soul power also needs to rely on a physical body to unleash its full advantage."

This can be seen from his teacher's earlier condition.

Translation: "This can be seen from his teacher's earlier condition."

We'll produce: "This can be seen from his teacher's earlier condition."

If his teacher back then had possessed a physical body, even without being able to use Dou Qi, relying solely on an early Heavenly Realm soul, he could have wiped out most Dou Zun experts.

Translation: "If his teacher back then had his own physical body, even without being able to use Dou Qi, relying solely on early Heavenly Realm soul power, he could defeat most Dou Venerable experts."

We'll produce: "If his teacher back then had his own physical body, even without being able to use Dou Qi, relying solely on early Heavenly Realm soul power, he could defeat most Dou Venerable experts."

But because he lacked a physical body to rely on, even when facing a Dou Zong practitioner, he would be unable to stand alone.

Translation: "But because he lacks a physical body to rely on, even facing Dou Sect practitioners, he is equally unable to stand alone."

We'll produce: "But because he lacks a physical body to rely on, even facing Dou Sect practitioners, he is equally unable to stand alone."

Otherwise, even if his teacher's soul was weak, an early Heavenly Realm-level soul power could still instantly kill any beginning-stage Dou Zun and below.

Translation: "Otherwise, even if his teacher's soul is weak and feeble, the early Heavenly Realm-level soul power can still instantly kill any early Dou Venerable and below combat power!"

We'll produce: "Otherwise, even if his teacher's soul is weak and feeble, the early Heavenly Realm-level soul power can still instantly kill any early Dou Venerable and below combat power!"

As for reaching intermediate-stage Dou Zun or higher, it depends on the situation.

Translation: "As for entering the mid Dou Venerable level and above, it depends on the situation."

We'll produce: "As for entering the mid Dou Venerable level and above, it depends on the situation."

After all, an early Heavenly Realm soul's power is roughly comparable to that of a Half-Saint.

Translation: "After all, early Heavenly Realm soul power is roughly equivalent to Half-Saint combat strength."

We'll produce: "After all, early Heavenly Realm soul power is roughly equivalent to Half-Saint combat strength."

As for Half-Saint strength, as long as energy can be released properly, even if extremely weak, it is not something those petty Dou Zong ants can trifle with.

Translation: "And as long as a Half-Saint's combat strength can release energy without issue, even if extremely weak, it is not something those petty Dou Sect ants can try to leech off."

We'll produce: "And as long as a Half-Saint's combat strength can release energy without issue, even if extremely weak, it is not something those petty Dou Sect ants can try to leech off."

"Xiao Yan, forget it."

Translation: "\"Xiao Yan, forget it. \""

We'll produce: "\"Xiao Yan, forget it. \""

While the former remained silent, Yao Chen immediately stepped forward and advised.

Translation: "Just as the former remained silent, Yao Chen from the side immediately stepped forward and advised."

We'll produce: "Just as the former remained silent, Yao Chen from the side immediately stepped forward and advised."

Although he wished Xiao Yan could resolve the issue in one go, fulfilling his parents' dying wish to have their names carved on the Medicine Clan's monument.

Translation: "Although he really wanted Xiao Yan to settle the matter in one go, fulfill his parents' dying wish, and engrave the two elders' names on the Medicine Clan's monument."

We'll produce: "Although he really wanted Xiao Yan to settle the matter in one go, fulfill his parents' dying wish, and engrave the two elders' names on the Medicine Clan's monument."

But he cared more about his disciple's safety than about carving that name.

Translation: "But compared to engraving that name, he cares more about the safety of this disciple of his."

We'll produce: "But compared to engraving that name, he cares more about the safety of this disciple of his."

Moreover, they merely wanted to demonstrate to the Medicine Clan, using his disciple's strength and potential to pressure the higher-ups; whether it succeeds is secondary.

Translation: "Moreover, they now merely want to demonstrate against the Medicine Clan, pressuring its higher-ups with this disciple's strength and potential; as for whether the matter can succeed, that is secondary."

We'll produce: "Moreover, they now merely want to demonstrate against the Medicine Clan, pressuring its higher-ups with this disciple's strength and potential; as for whether the matter can succeed, that is secondary."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan analyzed the situation, then calmly turned to the Medicine Clan's Ten Thousand Fire Elder and said, "Have Yao Wan Gui apologize to my teacher for what happened back then; consider this settled."

Translation: "And upon hearing this, Xiao Yan, after analyzing the situation, immediately calmly gazed at the Medicine Clan's Ten Thousand Fire Elder and said: \"Have Yao Wangui apologize to my teacher for the past matter; then this will be settled. \""

We'll produce: "And upon hearing this, Xiao Yan, after analyzing the situation, immediately calmly gazed at the Medicine Clan's Ten Thousand Fire Elder and said: \"Have Yao Wangui apologize to my teacher for the past matter; then this will be settled. \""

Because he feared his demands were too excessive, which might cause the other side to lose face, he also did not mention engraving his teacher's parents' names on the clan monument.

Translation: "Because he worried his demand was too much, causing the other side to lose face, he also did not mention engraving his teacher's parents' names on the Medicine Clan's monument."

We'll produce: "Because he worried his demand was too much, causing the other side to lose face, he also did not mention engraving his teacher's parents' names on the Medicine Clan's monument."

After all, if he arbitrarily interfered in the Medicine Clan's internal affairs, the other side might refuse to avoid losing face before outsiders, which could leave both parties unable to back down.

Translation: "After all, if he arbitrarily interfered in the Medicine Clan's internal affairs, the other side, to avoid losing face before outsiders, might refuse, causing both sides to lose face."

We'll produce: "After all, if he arbitrarily interfered in the Medicine Clan's internal affairs, the other side, to avoid losing face before outsiders, might refuse, causing both sides to lose face."

Thus, after weighing the situation, he proposed this matter.

Translation: "Therefore, after weighing it, he proposed this matter."

We'll produce: "Therefore, after weighing it, he proposed this matter."

As for the monument issue, we'll discuss it later.

Translation: "As for the monument matter, let's talk about it later."

We'll produce: "As for the monument matter, let's talk about it later."

After all, Yao Wan Gui's matter is essentially that old fogey using his influence within the clan to bully his teacher back then.

Translation: "After all, this matter concerning Yao Wangui is also that old fogey using his connections within the clan to bully his teacher back then."

We'll produce: "After all, this matter concerning Yao Wangui is also that old fogey using his connections within the clan to bully his teacher back then."

As the disciple of the bullied Yao Chen, he has the right to stand up for his teacher.

Translation: "As the disciple of the bullied Yao Chen, he has the right to speak up for his teacher."

We'll produce: "As the disciple of the bullied Yao Chen, he has the right to speak up for his teacher."

Upon hearing that, the Ten Thousand Fire Elder felt as if he were being roasted over a fire.

Translation: "As soon as these words were spoken, the Ten Thousand Fire Elder felt as if he were being roasted over a fire."

We'll produce: "As soon as these words were spoken, the Ten Thousand Fire Elder felt as if he were being roasted over a fire."

If I let Yao Wan Gui apologize to Yao Chen, wouldn't that mean admitting that within the Medicine Clan, connections dictate everything and potential must rely on backing?

Translation: "If I let Yao Wangui apologize to Yao Chen, wouldn't that mean admitting that in the Medicine Clan, connections dictate everything, and potential relies on backing?"

We'll produce: "If I let Yao Wangui apologize to Yao Chen, wouldn't that mean admitting that in the Medicine Clan, connections dictate everything, and potential relies on backing?"

But if I don't let Yao Wan Gui apologize to Yao Chen, even with the clan's myriad formations and numerous helpers giving them a home-field advantage, he still lacks confidence to retreat unscathed from an attack by the opponent's Emperor-level soul.

Translation: "But if I let Yao Wangui not apologize to Yao Chen, given the situation, even with the clan's home advantage of numerous formations and many helpers, he lacks confidence to retreat unscathed under the opponent's Emperor-level soul attack."

We'll produce: "But if I let Yao Wangui not apologize to Yao Chen, given the situation, even with the clan's home advantage of numerous formations and many helpers, he lacks confidence to retreat unscathed under the opponent's Emperor-level soul attack."

Moreover, even if they managed to defeat Xiao Yan, the loss could directly relegate the Medicine Clan to the bottom of the six-five clans.

Translation: "Moreover, even if they truly defeat Xiao Yan then, this loss could directly cause the Medicine Clan to become the bottom-most of the sixty-five clans."

We'll produce: "Moreover, even if they truly defeat Xiao Yan then, this loss could directly cause the Medicine Clan to become the bottom-most of the sixty-five clans."

"Hehe, gentlemen, why not give this old man some face and let the matter drop? As for how things develop later, we can follow the continent's common rules and judge right from wrong based on performance in the Medicine Canon."

Translation: "\"Hehe, gentlemen, why not give this old man some face and let this matter drop? As for how things develop later, we can judge right or wrong by the continent's common rules, looking at performance on the Medicine Canon. \""

We'll produce: "\"Hehe, gentlemen, why not give this old man some face and let this matter drop? As for how things develop later, we can judge right or wrong by the continent's common rules, looking at performance on the Medicine Canon. \""

Just as both sides were reluctant to compromise, a voice filled with vicissitudes slowly echoed across the sky.

Translation: "Just as both sides were unwilling to compromise, a voice full of vicissitudes slowly spread across the sky."

We'll produce: "Just as both sides were unwilling to compromise, a voice full of vicissitudes slowly spread across the sky."

Accompanying that voice was an extremely rich medicinal fragrance.

Translation: "And accompanying this voice was an extremely rich medicine fragrance."

We'll produce: "And accompanying this voice was an extremely rich medicine fragrance."

Upon hearing this sudden sound, the surrounding onlookers quickly turned their heads.

Translation: "Upon hearing this sudden sound, the surrounding crowd of onlookers quickly turned their heads."

We'll produce: "Upon hearing this sudden sound, the surrounding crowd of onlookers quickly turned their heads."

Immediately they saw a green light flashing on the distant horizon.

Translation: "Immediately they saw that in the distant horizon, a green light suddenly flickered."

We'll produce: "Immediately they saw that in the distant horizon, a green light suddenly flickered."

In the next few moments, a pale green medicine cauldron swiftly tore through the air and finally came to rest above the plaza.

Translation: "In the next few moments, a pale green medicine cauldron swiftly tore through the air and finally came to rest on the square."

We'll produce: "In the next few moments, a pale green medicine cauldron swiftly tore through the air and finally came to rest on the square."

Upon that green cauldron sat an old man dressed in ordinary hemp clothing.

Translation: "Upon that green medicine cauldron sat an old man dressed in ordinary hemp clothing."

We'll produce: "Upon that green medicine cauldron sat an old man dressed in ordinary hemp clothing."

Looking closely, the crowd noticed that the old man was leaning on a staff woven like medicinal herbs.

Translation: "Looking closely, everyone saw that the old man was also leaning on a cane woven like medicinal herbs."

We'll produce: "Looking closely, everyone saw that the old man was also leaning on a cane woven like medicinal herbs."

Moreover, hanging from that staff were several jade bottles exuding a mouth-watering rich elixir fragrance.

Translation: "Furthermore, hanging on that cane were many jade bottles exuding a mouthwatering rich elixir fragrance."

We'll produce: "Furthermore, hanging on that cane were many jade bottles exuding a mouthwatering rich elixir fragrance."

As those jade bottles swayed, they emitted a clear, tinkling sound like wind chimes.

Translation: "As those jade bottles swayed, they emitted a clear tinkling sound like wind chimes."

We'll produce: "As those jade bottles swayed, they emitted a clear tinkling sound like wind chimes."

Even the venerable Shennong did not expect that this old master, famed as a living fossil of the alchemy world, would appear today at the Medicine Clan's grand ceremony!

Translation: "The Shennong old man never expected that even this old senior, famed as a living fossil of today's medicine-refining world, would also appear at today's Medicine Clan grand ceremony!"

We'll produce: "The Shennong old man never expected that even this old senior, famed as a living fossil of today's medicine-refining world, would also appear at today's Medicine Clan grand ceremony!"

Seeing the arrival clearly, a renowned and extremely rare ninth-rank Treasure Pill Master from the outside world couldn't help but take a deep breath, his gaze solemn as he looked at the old man atop the heavenly medicine cauldron.

Translation: "Seeing the arrival clearly, a renowned and extremely rare ninth-grade Treasure Pill Grandmaster from the outside world also couldn't help but take a deep breath, his gaze solemn as he looked at the old man on the medicine cauldron in the sky."

We'll produce: "Seeing the arrival clearly, a renowned and extremely rare ninth-grade Treasure Pill Grandmaster from the outside world also couldn't help but take a deep breath, his gaze solemn as he looked at the old man on the medicine cauldron in the sky."

"Hehe, it turns out to be Senior Shennong. Since you've said so, junior will for now let Yao Wan Gui off the hook. After the Medicine Canon concludes, we'll have a proper talk about how he once bullied my teacher."

Translation: "\"Hehe, so it's Senior Shennong. Since the senior has said this much, the junior will for now let Yao Wangui off. After the Medicine Canon ends, I will properly discuss with him how he bullied my teacher back then. \""

We'll produce: "\"Hehe, so it's Senior Shennong. Since the senior has said this much, the junior will for now let Yao Wangui off. After the Medicine Canon ends, I will properly discuss with him how he bullied my teacher back then. \""

Seeing the arrival, Xiao Yan's expression flickered with surprise, then he clasped his hands.

Translation: "Seeing the arrival, Xiao Yan's expression startled, then he clasped his hands and spoke."

We'll produce: "Seeing the arrival, Xiao Yan's expression startled, then he clasped his hands and spoke."

After all, this person had given him plenty of guidance after he entered the Treasure Pill Master rank.

Translation: "After all, this person had given him plenty of guidance after he entered the Treasure Pill Grandmaster rank."

We'll produce: "After all, this person had given him plenty of guidance after he entered the Treasure Pill Grandmaster rank."

Now that the other party has spoken up first, he would not dare to slight Senior Shennong's dignity.

Translation: "Now that the other party initiated the conversation, he also didn't want to slight Senior Shennong's face."

We'll produce: "Now that the other party initiated the conversation, he also didn't want to slight Senior Shennong's face."

Furthermore, having advanced to Emperor-level soul, he possesses absolute confidence in alchemy.

Translation: "Moreover, he has now advanced to Emperor-level soul, and in medicine refining he also has absolute confidence."

We'll produce: "Moreover, he has now advanced to Emperor-level soul, and in medicine refining he also has absolute confidence."

And that is also why he is willing to set this matter aside for now.

Translation: "And this is also why he is willing to set this matter aside for now."

We'll produce: "And this is also why he is willing to set this matter aside for now."

However, thinking of the earlier threat from the Ten Thousand Fire Elder, Xiao Yan silently lamented: "If only I had enough time, I could have gathered more Dou Saint energy in the Heavenly Tomb to boost my strength, so I wouldn't have had to rush out after breaking through to four-star Dou Sheng, come to the Medicine Clan for this cauldron gathering, and thus be threatened by that old fogey."

Translation: "However, thinking of the Ten Thousand Fire Elder's threat earlier, Xiao Yan inwardly muttered: \"What a pity; if only there were enough time, I could have sought more Dou Saint energy in the Tian Mu to boost my strength, and wouldn't have had to rush out after breaking through to four-star Dou Saint, come to the Medicine Clan for this medicine cauldron, and thus be threatened by that old fogey. \""

We'll produce: "However, thinking of the Ten Thousand Fire Elder's threat earlier, Xiao Yan inwardly muttered: \"What a pity; if only there were enough time, I could have sought more Dou Saint energy in the Tian Mu to boost my strength, and wouldn't have had to rush out after breaking through to four-star Dou Saint, come to the Medicine Clan for this medicine cauldron, and thus be threatened by that old fogey. \""

After all, unlike the second time he entered the Heavenly Tomb in the original story when he was already a six-star Dou Sheng-level expert, earlier Xiao Yan had only been a three-star Dou Sheng when he entered, and some of the powerful energy entities in the Heavenly Tomb were still useful to him.

Translation: "After all, unlike the second time entering the Tian Mu in the original story when he was already a six-star Dou Saint-level expert, earlier when Xiao Yan entered, he was only a three-star Dou Saint, and some powerful energy bodies in the Tian Mu were still useful to him."

We'll produce: "After all, unlike the second time entering the Tian Mu in the original story when he was already a six-star Dou Saint-level expert, earlier when Xiao Yan entered, he was only a three-star Dou Saint, and some powerful energy bodies in the Tian Mu were still useful to him."

Therefore, it was only natural that he let those energy entities go to waste.

Translation: "Therefore, naturally, those energy bodies were simply let go for nothing."

We'll produce: "Therefore, naturally, those energy bodies were simply let go for nothing."

And thinking about this matter, Xiao Yan secretly made up his mind.

Once this medicine cauldron ends, I will definitely need to properly boost my Dou Qi strength.

Otherwise, even if I possess an Emperor-level soul capable of killing a seven-star Dou Sheng.

But since my physical body is lacking, my intimidation power will also be greatly reduced.

Take that Myriad Fire Elder, for example; in the void not far from the opponent, he could sense the auras of many Medicine Clan elders.

If those people truly join forces ruthlessly, as long as they can withstand the first wave of your Emperor-level soul's attack.

In the ensuing battle, those people can directly shatter my body, which has just barely broken through to the four-star Dou Sheng level, with their formidable Dou Qi strength.

Then afterward, even if it is an Emperor-level soul, without the support of a physical body, under normal circumstances it would be extremely difficult to kill this six-star Dou Sheng powerhouse who has many helpers.

By then, as long as the Myriad Fire Elder and my teammates form a formation, we can take it slow, not rushing.

You, a soul body unable to recover on your own, will be dragged to death by the opponent's endless Dou Qi attacks.

After all, as long as the battle isn't too stalemated and doesn't require constantly unleashing big moves, a Dou Sheng-level expert could keep fighting you for years, even decades.

By then, let's see how long an Emperor-level soul without recovery ability can keep fighting.

After thinking a lot, Xiao Yan ultimately let out a helpless long sigh from the depths of his heart.

After all, it's just that his development time isn't enough!

Otherwise, as long as he gets some time—not necessarily too much—to safely advance to five-star Dou Sheng.

What Medicine Clan? Apart from the protective grand formation his teacher vaguely mentioned that could make him wary,

All other Medicine Clan people are merely ants; even the Medicine Clan chief who supposedly reached seven-star Dou Sheng hundreds of years ago is no exception.

Upon seeing the previously tense situation instantly dissipate, the Shennong old man also gave a faint smile and nodded.

He then turned his gaze to the old man beside Xiao Yan, stroking his white beard and said: "I never expected those ancient clan fellows to actually help Medicine Dust regain his physical body. Moreover, judging by this, there doesn't seem to be any obvious lifespan limit; he must have gone to great trouble as well."

Upon hearing that, Medicine Dust gave a bitter smile and said: "Senior, you're joking. Although I have successfully revived again, my strength is forever stuck at one-star Dou Sheng. From now on, wanting to give this disciple of mine substantial help is basically impossible."

Speaking of that, he also couldn't help but shake his head helplessly.

"Hehe, even a one-star Dou Sheng has a lifespan of over a thousand years; being alive is good enough—at least, anything is possible."

Gazing at Medicine Dust's bitter expression, the Shennong old man immediately chuckled.

"Let's hope so."

Upon hearing that, Medicine Dust clasped his fists, harboring no hope in his heart.

But thinking of myself, who has died twice, still being able to live intact, my heart suddenly felt a bit relieved.

At least, I can still live normally.

And when the affairs in the lower plaza settled, the vast mountaintop was shrouded in mist and clouds, strange medicinal fragrance spreading out, making people feel refreshed and delighted, as if they were in a fairyland.

This mountain range is called Medicine Mountain; it is somewhat similar to the ancient clan's Sacred Mountain, and is the holy land in the hearts of the Medicine Clan people.

At the same time, it is the top-tier medicinal herb cultivation ground within the Medicine Clan.

On the summit of Medicine Mountain, vast expanses of rare medicinal herbs gather like seawater in the ocean, exuding a rich medicinal fragrance that makes one feel refreshed and delighted.

And above these seas of medicine, a huge stone-paved plaza floats in midair.

Moreover, at the four corners of this plaza stand four enormous stone medicine cauldrons, emanating medicinal fragrance, with smoke pillars shooting straight into the clouds.

Of course, don't get the wrong idea; these four stone medicine cauldrons have no alchemical function, they are merely like incense burners, used to produce medicinal fragrance.

Meanwhile, on this floating huge plaza, there are already many figures interspersed.

However, these figures are basically concentrated in one spot of the plaza near where the flying beasts rest below, each gazing down at Xiao Yan with a look of indignation they dare not voice.

Because many of these people were just refining medicine in the Medicine Clan's specially built alchemy rooms on the mountain peak, and due to Xiao Yan's commotion, they narrowly avoided being killed by the blast wave of the exploding furnace.

So now, seeing the culprit, how could they not be angry?

However, if one looks along the north direction of the floating plaza, there are rows of stone chairs.

And on both sides of these stone chairs, beautiful Medicine Clan maidens flit about like butterflies, their dexterous fair hands filling the jade cups before each guest on the stone tables to the brim.

Meanwhile, on a certain stone chair, Lin Feng lightly sipped the spiritual tea in his jade cup, using his soul power to observe the movements below.

And when he realized that the affairs below had ended, he immediately set down his jade cup and thought to himself: "I didn't expect that Xiao Yan would not only successfully absorb the soul of Tian Mu and step into the Emperor-level soul realm, but his Dou Qi strength has also reached the early four-star Dou Sheng stage. Still, as long as he isn't too strong, he's still within my plan. However, the fact that Medicine Dust could revive really caught me off guard."

Thinking of his agreement with the Medicine Emperor, Lin Feng narrowed his eyes slightly and began to scheme.

Although he had already conducted countless rehearsals beforehand to find the best plan.

But because the situation is dynamic and constantly changing, he must also make changes immediately upon discovering new circumstances.

As he set down his jade cup, the attendant beside him quickly stepped forward and skillfully refilled his tea.

"Swish! Swish! Swish!"

However, at this moment, several tearing-through-the-air sounds suddenly came from the distant sky, then swiftly landed near the not-far stone chairs.

Upon taking a closer look, it was indeed Xiao Yan, the Myriad Fire Elder, and the others.

"Lin Feng, it really is you!"

As soon as he landed, Xiao Yan's gaze instantly locked precisely onto the stone chair where Lin Feng was, his eyes narrowing.

(End of chapter)