Chapter 867: Half Saint, Yao Chen!

"You scoundrel, Yao Chen, don't think that just because you've recovered your body, I will be afraid of you. I don't believe your battle Qi could recover to peak so fast!"

Thinking that the opponent's battle Qi probably hasn't yet returned to peak, the Sixth Heaven Venerable's expression flickered with a hint of murderous intent.

If she could strike while the opponent is still weak, with a speed faster than the flash of an ear‑covering thunder, eliminate them, and then seize Xiao Yan and Yao Chen's lingering souls.

That would be a great merit.

At that thought, the Sixth Heaven Venerable instantly turned, stared at the still‑stunned Seventh, Eighth, and Ninth Heaven Venerables, and shouted without regard for decorum: "All of you, go capture Xiao Yan!"

As soon as the words fell, a faint green sheen suddenly rippled over her palm.

She then slammed her palm forward, and a surging wave of green battle Qi burst forth.

In front of her, it quickly coalesced into an energy vine dozens of zhang long.

Carrying a heavy pressure of energy, it thrust straight at Yao Chen!

At the same time, the rest of the Soul Hall were jolted back to their senses by the former's thunderous shout.

Then the Seventh Heaven Venerable's gaze fell on Xiao Yan in the deep pit below, and he shouted loudly: "Quick, all of you capture Xiao Yan. If you successfully hand him over to this Venerable, you'll be rewarded with an Eighth Grade Pill!"

After all, Yao Chen became an Eighth Grade High-level alchemist decades ago.

"That's not right; as the saying goes, wealth and honor are sought in danger. I think it's worth a try."

"Wow!"

"This momentum, could it be..."

At those people's actions, the Seventh Heaven Venerable let out a cold snort, intending to kill them as a warning to others.

Seeing Yao Chen reappear, the surrounding faction members instantly fell into heated discussion.

If they act now, they fear they'll be dragged into the Yao Chen–Soul Hall dispute and end up with no remains.

"Boom!"

Therefore, it's better to stay put and watch the drama.

Of course, while some argue fiercely, there are also a few Dou Zun strongmen who feel their breakthrough is hopeless.

Perhaps they could obtain a top‑quality Eighth Grade Pill to help break their shackles and step into a new realm!

In that case, if they secure a pill, they can avoid being stuck in their current realm until death.

"Hmph, a bunch of trash, literally courting death!"

If they can seize this chance and sell a favor to the other side, then they...

Moreover, it's said that under the amplification of exotic fire, one can forge a peak‑grade pill of Eighth Grade Nine‑Color level.

Of course, some think that the Soul Hall, as the continent's foremost power, is not to be taken lightly.

Hearing the former's words, the surrounding Soul Hall elites were first stunned, then each unleashed their utmost speed.

"We can't, Yao Chen may have revived, but the Soul Hall's strength isn't a joke; we can't afford to offend them!"

From the look of it, they clearly intend to rescue Xiao Yan from the Soul Hall to latch onto Yao Chen's thread.

Yet before the former could act, in the battle circle where the Sixth Heaven Venerable stood, a terrifying aura, like a primordial beast slowly awakening, caused everyone's battle Qi to pause.

As if reckless, they charged at full speed toward Xiao Yan below!

"Now that Yao Chen has revived by some unknown method, should we step in to rescue his disciple and sell a favor? That way, later we can ask him to forge pills for us."

Sensing the aura that stifled any urge to resist, everyone halted their actions at that moment, eyes collectively turning toward its source.

Clenching their teeth, they swooped forward toward Xiao Yan.

Immediately after, the crowd saw Yao Chen, his expression normal, standing far out on the horizon.

In front of him, the Sixth Heaven Venerable was pressed by an invisible force, unable even to blink.

"Your plan is good, the current me...

... as you think, hasn't recovered to optimal condition. If I don't breakthrough, I'll certainly be plagued by Xiao Yan's issues."

At this point, Yao Chen's mouth twitched into a smile as he said, "But unfortunately, the current me is not at the Dou Zun Jian Feng, but only at the initial Half Saint!"

And while speaking, the former extended his palm, lightly grasping toward the direction of the Sixth Heaven Venerable.

Immediately after, the space around the latter, who was fixed in place, collapsed violently.

"Boom!"

Then, amid an explosion, the Sixth Heaven Venerable's petite body was blown into a cloud of blood mist.

"Half Saint. Strong one."

The sound of the former's body exploding wasn't loud, but to the listeners it sounded like thunder cracking right beside them.

And the Soul Hall party never imagined Yao Chen could reach this level.

After all, they thought that although there were some secret arts in the world that could help restore a body.

But using those secret arts on a new body comes with severe side effects.

Surviving normally is already difficult, let alone advancing to higher realms.

And the Half Saint Realm may be unfamiliar to many, but anyone who has entered the Dou Zun Realm...

... somewhat knows about it.

This level can be said to be the realm all Dou Zun cultivators dream of.

Because only by reaching the Half Saint level does one gain the qualification to further breakthrough to Dou Sheng!

It could even be said that the Half Saint is the final metamorphosis before entering the Dou Sheng level.

Once this metamorphosis is completed, one can transform like a silkworm to a butterfly, becoming a true Dou Sheng strongman!

And today, with Dou Emperor strongmen all but vanished, if anyone can become a Dou Sheng strongman...

That would mean they have reached the pinnacle of this world.

But simultaneously, the Half Saint Realm is a realm that drives many Dou Zun cultivators into despair.

Because the vast majority of Dou Zun cultivators spend their whole lives never even brushing the edge of the Half Saint Realm.

No matter how hard they train, in the end they still cannot reach the so‑called Half‑Saint level.

"If Starfall Pavilion can get through this tribulation, it will probably flourish greatly!"

When the words "Half‑Saint" are heard, some strongmen who understand that realm can't help but feel a dry bitterness in their mouths.

After all, on the Dou Qi Continent, non‑ancient‑race individuals who can attain this realm are exceedingly rare.

Seeing others break through like this inevitably breeds envy and bitterness in their hearts.

At the same time, they know that news of a Half‑Saint strongman emerging from Starfall Pavilion will likely sweep across the Central Continent like a hurricane.

In the future, Starfall Pavilion's reputation and strength may experience a terrifying surge in a short time.

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Later revision: no additional charge.

The attitude of the ancient races toward Xiao Yan mentioned earlier seems unclear, so let's put it like this.

We can liken all the ancient races to different interest factions within a royal family, while everyone else are commoners.

In the eyes of those royal members, Xiao Yan is a deposed crown prince who has lost the chance to inherit the imperial throne.

Even though he is currently deposed, Xiao Yan's status still differs from that of commoner Lin Feng.

Therefore, although we royals look down on Xiao Yan and mock him,

you, Lin Feng and other even lower‑born commoners, in our eyes—sorry, your status is still below Xiao Yan's, except for a few individuals such as Shen Nong Lao.

And when we mock Xiao Yan, we also say "isn't that the fallen… someone from the Xiao clan?" to make a distinction.

As for you, Lin Feng and other ordinary bloodlines, you are just fringe forces, not worth mentioning.

Original work

Inside, the Yao Clan's Pharmacopoeia seems not to have given the Dan Tower an invitation, which feels contemptuous.

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