Chapter 50: Northern Pacifying General Wei Yan!

Yao Yan stared, eyes wide, mouth agape: "Five-star Pill Emperor's memory!"

Ye Chen, for a moment, was excited and at a loss; if he fused with this Five-star Pill Emperor's memory, he would advance by stepping on the shoulders of a great emperor!

Achieving emperorhood through the Pill Dao is just a matter of time!

Lu Xuan smiled and told Ye Chen the refined spiritual technique: "Within this mass of memory, I have already laid several seals; they will open as your realm advances."

Yao Yan's illusory soul trembled, looking at Lu Xuan: "Peak Master Lu... may I view this Five-star Pill Emperor's memory? I can pay any price!"

Pill Emperor!

This is the realm he has pursued his whole life!

To hear the Dao in the morning, one can die content in the evening.

Now an opportunity to prove the Dao as emperor lies before him; how could he let it pass?

Yao Yan is willing to give everything to exchange for this opportunity!

Lu Xuan said casually: "Old Yao, you are Ye Chen's Pill Dao master and also his kin; naturally you may view it."

Hum!

In Yao Yan's mind, instantly, a blank void of excitement!

He too can now comprehend this Pill Emperor's memory!

Yao Yan's soul trembled, excited to the point of being almost unable to speak, wanting to confirm again: "Peak Master Lu, if I comprehend it, are there any further conditions?"

Lu Xuan said lightly: "It's merely a Five-star Pill Emperor's memory; it's not something precious!"

Yao Yan was left stunned.

A tremendous wave surged in his heart!

In his view, this is a Five-star Pill Emperor, already beyond reach!

But Lu Xuan is such an exalted master; in his eyes, this amounts to nothing.

This is the gap between him and Lu Xuan!

For a moment, in Yao Yan's eyes, Lu Xuan was like a lofty mountain to be looked up to, a broad road to be followed, only to be gazed upon.

Lu Xuan said with a smile: "Old Yao, help Ye Chen refine this mass of memory."

Yao Yan nodded solemnly: "Good."

In his mind arose the words of that mighty figure in the Ancient Desolate Forbidden Zone, whose body was covered in strangeness and ill omen.

"Today's cause, tomorrow's effect..."

He gave everything to escort Ye Chen out of the Ancient Desolate Forbidden Zone, originally thinking this would be the end of his life, never expecting to encounter this opportunity to prove the Dao as emperor!

All of this is worth it!

Beside him, Ye Chen sat cross-legged, his spiritual technique shifting in his hand, beginning to refine this mass of Pill Emperor's memory.

Yao Yan stood guard beside him!

Vast amounts of information surged into Ye Chen's mind, impacting his spirit like great rivers.

Half a day later.

In Ye Chen's sea of consciousness lay a boundless, glittering river of stars.

This is precisely the sealed Pill Emperor's memory!

Given Ye Chen's current cultivation, the Pill Emperor's memory is like the three thousand weak waters; he can only take a ladleful.

Through the fragmented starlight of the Pill Emperor's memory's star river, Ye Chen saw some astonishing pill-refining scenes.

Whether it was the way of spiritual fire, mastery of herbs, or pill-refining techniques, that Pill Emperor was superb, making Ye Chen's body and mind tremble.

Ye Chen naturally cannot now bear this mass of memory, but with Yao Yan's help, he can intercept a tributary!

His emotions were tumultuous.

Even a casual gesture from his master is such a terrifying gift!

It's too shocking!

Ye Chen thought: from when Lu Xuan took him as a disciple until now, Lu Xuan has bestowed countless treasures upon him, yet never asked for anything in return.

It's overly selfless!

Thinking of this.

A resolve arose in Ye Chen's heart: he must strive to become stronger, reach the pinnacle of cultivation, and repay his master!

A moment later.

Ye Chen restrained his breath, slowly opened his eyes, and excitedly looked at Lu Xuan: "Thank you, Master!"

Lu Xuan nodded: "From now on, there are still two months until the Pill Refining Exchange Conference; prepare well."

Ye Chen said: "Good."

Lu Xuan looked at Yao Yan: "During this time, please trouble Old Yao to give some guidance."

Yao Yan hastily waved his hands: "I dare not, I dare not."

Lu Xuan smiled: "All right, Ye Chen, in the coming time, while refining pills, don't forget to cultivate."

Ye Chen said: "Master, I understand."

Saying this, Ye Chen bade farewell to Lu Xuan.

He could hardly wait to return to his cave dwelling to inspect the Pill Emperor's memory!

After returning to the cave dwelling.

Yao Yan immediately floated out, saying somewhat shocked: "Dust child, just now in your master's cave dwelling I also discovered a shocking matter."

Ye Chen asked: "What matter?"

Yao Yan said: "In your master's cave dwelling there is an aura of an ancient great medicine! Absolutely unmistakable!"

Ye Chen stood frozen on the spot.

Ancient Great Medicine!

This is also a treasure that even a Great Emperor powerhouse would desperately seek!

He never imagined his master actually had this!

Yao Yan lightly exhaled, "Chen'er, your master is utterly unfathomable—not only is his cultivation heaven-reaching, but his foundation is profound! I now suspect that the foundation on your master's person exceeds that of our entire Medicine Clan!"

What?

Ye Chen directly exclaimed in surprise.

The Medicine Clan is a hegemon-level power in Nan Huang, having spanned several eras in Nan Huang's long history; its foundation is immeasurable.

Now Old Yao actually feels that the master is even more terrifying than the Medicine Clan?

Yao Yan's voice trembled, "At least in our Medicine Clan, we would never simply bestow such a terrifying Emperor-tier supreme treasure!"

Lu Xuan has already overturned his understanding!

When did Emperor-tier supreme treasures become as common as cabbage?

Yao Yan said with a mysterious expression, "Chen'er, I estimate that your master has actually been cultivating for tens of thousands of years, or even longer; his youthfulness comes from constantly consuming Ancient Great Medicines!"

Ye Chen was shocked on the spot.

The master looks far too young—who would have thought he is actually an old monster who has cultivated for tens of thousands of years!

For a moment, Ye Chen felt even greater awe and respect toward Lu Xuan!

Yao Yan exclaimed, "In Nan Huang, hegemon-level powers are not the pinnacle, but I believe your master has already entered the ranks of the absolute peak! Who would have thought that the Great Dao Sect actually hides such a reclusive powerhouse!"

Ye Chen nodded, "The key is that Master is too low-key; he would rather be misunderstood than silently stay on Xuan Qing Feng."

Yao Yan said with an expression of reverence, "This is what a true powerhouse is—transcendent and detached from worldly affairs."

A look of longing appeared on Ye Chen's face.

There's so much to learn from Master—he simply cannot learn it all!

Yao Yan looked at Ye Chen, "There are still two months until the Alchemy Exchange Conference; at that time, the Supreme Profound Sect, Medicine Clan, Fragrant Alchemy Sect, Cangmu Academy, and other major powers will come—this is a grand gathering of alchemy geniuses. You must perform well to bring glory to your master!"

Ye Chen nodded heavily, "I will strive."

On the path of alchemy, Ye Chen is already a Profound-tier alchemist; after Profound comes King, Earth, and Heaven tiers!

The road ahead in alchemy will only become more difficult!

However, now he possesses the memories of the Alchemy Emperor, giving him absolute confidence to shine brilliantly on the path of alchemy!

Yao Yan suddenly frowned, "Perhaps Nangong Bai Xue will also descend upon the Great Dao Sect."

Ye Chen said with an icy expression, "I have nothing to do with her anymore."

Yao Yan nodded and sighed, "Chen'er, I was originally worried about whether to pass on the Medicine Clan's alchemy techniques to you, but also had some concerns; now that you have the Alchemy Emperor's memories, everything is readily resolved."

Ye Chen said, "Master is so thoughtful."

Saying this, Ye Chen sat cross-legged and began to contemplate the Alchemy Emperor's memories.

Yao Yan activated the Medicine Clan's supreme secret technique, helping Ye Chen continuously refine the Alchemy Emperor's vast memories.

This memory is like heavenly river water pouring down, a torrent stretching ninety thousand li; even Yao Yan's quasi-emperor soul cannot help but feel intense palpitations.

For a moment, the divine senses of Yao Yan and Ye Chen were like a tiny boat, constantly tossed in the torrent of the Alchemy Emperor's memories.

Yao Yan exclaimed repeatedly, "One can still practice alchemy like this? Astonishing to the heavens!"

Ye Chen was even more shaken in body and mind, "Terrifying beyond measure!"

The two of them tirelessly began their contemplation.

……

Black Flame Mountain Range.

Boundless spiritual trees rose like a sea, enveloping the continuous mountain range; deep within the mountains, countless spirit beasts roared, and strange mists drifted above the boundless range, making the Black Flame Mountain Range appear extraordinarily mysterious.

Ji Fuyao, wearing a scarlet-red long robe, her figure floating, had already descended upon the territory of the Imperial Dynasty's Dragon Guard.

The dynasty's leaders, Wang Man and Qing Yan, etc., immediately stepped forward to greet, "Her Majesty the Empress!"

Ji Fuyao slightly inclined her snow-white neck and gave a faint nod.

Wang Man and the others ushered Ji Fuyao into a pavilion.

Everyone took their seats.

Qing Yan slightly furrowed her brows and began to report to Ji Fuyao the affairs of the Drunken Immortal Pavilion.

Your Majesty the Empress, the attitude of the Drunken Immortal Pavilion is deeply disappointing. Even though I displayed your token, the pavilion master still expresses disbelief that you have returned.

Wang Man said coldly, "This is merely their excuse. I observe that the Drunken Immortal Pavilion is developing well in Cangzhou and has ties with several major powers there; they simply refuse to rejoin our Fuyao Dynasty."

Ji Fuyao, lost in thought, asked, "Who is currently in charge of the Drunken Immortal Pavilion?"

Qing Yan said, "The former Northern Guard General of the dynasty, Wei Yan!"

Wang Man added, "Your Majesty the Empress, I have long observed that this person Wei Yan harbors rebellious tendencies in the back of his mind; he will surely rebel—and indeed he has."

Qing Yan waved her hand and gave Wang Man a glare, "We cannot yet conclude definitively."

Wang Man gritted his teeth and whispered, "Damn Wei Yan, who took away the vast majority of our Fuyao Dynasty's cultivation resources back then; that became their capital for rising in Cangzhou. Now that they have risen, they have turned against us and refuse to acknowledge us."

Ji Fuyao said calmly, "Once I reach the Profound Sage Realm, I will pay a visit to the Drunken Immortal Pavilion."

Profound Sage Realm!

Qing Yan and Wang Man exchanged glances.

They were somewhat shocked.

You must know that Ji Fuyao is currently only at the third layer of the Profound Venerable Realm; to enter the Profound Sage Realm, even with the Empress's terrifying talent, it would take several years, or even longer, right?

Qing Yan nodded and said, "Your Majesty the Empress is absolutely right. We cannot act rashly; everything still needs long-term planning! After several years, once the Empress steps into the Profound Sage Realm, we will then go to Cangzhou!"

Ji Fuyao smiled, "No need for that long; two months will suffice!"

Upon hearing this, many of the Dragon Guard's realms were stunned.

In two months, to go from the triple Profound Venerable Realm into the Profound Sage Realm?

How is that possible?

Ji Fuyao extended her slender jade hand; a fire Dao seal, a red block the size of a fist, slowly floated onto her palm.

In an instant, the whole pavilion became blazingly hot; the terrifying pressure of the spiritual fire surged outward like a flood, and an awe-inspiring aura suddenly erupted.

The Dragon Guards, as strong as quasi-emperors and half-emperors, all felt their hearts pound upon seeing this fire Dao seal.

The hue of that red block seemed to conceal a fire abyss, as if hiding a blazing sun, its might overwhelming the heavens!

Qingyan, Wang Man, and the others jumped to their feet in shock!

Their voices trembling, they said, 'Her Majesty the Empress, this is, this is…'

They felt the power of the spiritual fire's origin!

That is something only a true Emperor Realm can master!

Ji Fuyao gave a faint smile, 'This is the fire Dao seal my master gave me!'

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