Battle Through the Heavens: The Alchemist Starting from the Ye Family

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Qin Yan's words stirred Ye Zhong's heart, and he was overjoyed.

He was originally thinking about how to deal with Tian Shuangzi, after all, she was a genuine Dou Zong. Even if the Ye family could send out several high-level Dou Zong to besiege her, the effect would probably not be very good when facing a difference of one major realm.

Ye Zhong was even considering whether he should personally lead the troops into battle...

The opponent cultivates ice-attribute battle qi, while he possesses a strange fire like the Sea Heart Flame. In addition, he has now broken through to the Seven Star Battle Ancestor level. If he has a few helpers, he might be able to exchange blows with Tian Shuangzi.

Chapter 216 Price Listing

Qin Yan's initiative to take on Tian Shuangzi was something Ye Zhong and everyone else present hadn't expected.

Although the Blackfire Sect Master has a considerable reputation, he rarely takes action. In addition, the fact that the other party so readily backed down when facing the Ye family has made many people in the Pill Domain look down on him.

However, given the opponent's peak Dou Zong cultivation level, no one dared to bring up the matter.

However, unexpectedly, at this time, this person actually dared to openly challenge the Dou Zun?

Is it confidence or a lack of self-awareness?

It should be the former, otherwise it would be impossible to control such a first-class force as the Blackfire Sect in a place like the Pill Domain.

"Good! With Sect Leader Qin's words, we are even more confident in dealing with Ice River Valley this time!" Ye Zhong said with a smile. "Sect Leader Qin, rest assured, my Ye family will never let you suffer any losses. After this incident, Sect Leader Qin, please feel free to make any requests. If we can fulfill them, my Ye family will not refuse!"

Qin Yan had been waiting for these words, and as soon as Ye Zhong finished speaking, he seized the opportunity to say, "Then thank you very much, Elder Ye. However, I have no other request, only that after this matter is over, I can use the Ye family's Yang Fire Ancient Altar to cultivate for a period of time..."

Ye Zhong: "..."

Damn! I've been outmaneuvered by this old bastard...

It should be noted that the Ye family's Yang Fire Ancient Altar has been unable to generate Yang Fire for unknown reasons for the past five years.

This secret is still being kept tightly under wraps by the Ye family.

Previously, the reason for the delay was to prevent others from taking advantage of the situation. Now, although the Ye family no longer needs to worry about the matter getting out, Qin Yan's request is giving Ye Zhong a headache...

Just as Ye Zhong was pondering how to answer, a calm voice came from outside the hall...

"Alright, I can agree to Sect Master Qin's request on behalf of the Ye family!"

The sudden sound startled many people present, who then all turned to look at the door.

A handsome young man dressed in a light blue robe stepped into the room. He had a faint smile on his face, which seemed to infect the surrounding environment and instantly dispel the tense atmosphere.

"Chen'er?! You've emerged from seclusion?"

At a glance, Ye Zhong recognized the person as his grandson, whom he hadn't seen for nearly four years, the pride of the Ye family, and the future of the Ye family, Ye Chen!

"Brother Ye, congratulations on your completion of your seclusion!" Danxuan, as a close friend, greeted him with a beaming smile.

Ye Chen stepped forward with a light laugh, first bowing to his grandfather, then looking at Dan Xuan and saying, "Brother Dan, it's been many years. How have you been?"

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Ye Chen followed Ye Zhong to the head of the hall under the gaze of everyone present.

Now is the time to discuss important matters, so Ye Chen didn't try to be coy.

Looking at Qin Yan, the sect leader of the Blackfire Sect, who was sitting nearby, Ye Chen was slightly surprised to find that he was a middle-aged man with a rather kind face.

"Sect Leader Qin, I agree to your request. However, I don't need you to deal with Tian Shuangzi..."

Qin Yan's expression hardened as he looked at Ye Chen and said in a deep voice, "Then what does Young Master Ye want me to do?"

The other party agreed so readily, without him having to risk his life against Tian Shuangzi, which puzzled and alarmed Qin Yan.

Be wary.

Ye Chen didn't care about this, and simply said, "I want the life of that serpent. I hope Sect Master Qin can retrieve it for me."

The words were spoken lightly, but to the ears of those present, they were as powerful as thunder and lightning.

"You want to kill the Heavenly Serpent?" Qin Yan's expression changed, and he couldn't help but blurt out.

It should be noted that the Heavenly Serpent holds a significant position in the Ice River Valley. Although in battle, casualties are inevitable.

But if the Ye family really kills the Heavenly Serpent, then the meaning will be completely different.

This is tantamount to the Ye family wanting to be at odds with Ice River Valley to the death...

Does this young master of the Ye family really have the confidence to destroy Ice River Valley?

Not only Qin Yan and everyone else present thought this way, but even Ye Zhong was startled.

"Chen'er, do you really want to do this? If we kill the Heavenly Serpent, there will be no room for reconciliation..." Ye Zhong said solemnly, but he did not directly oppose Ye Chen's idea.

In the current Ye family, Ye Lan is a patriarch with little real power, while Ye Zhong is the true person in charge of the family affairs. However, the one who can truly decide the fate of the Ye family with a single word is the younger generation, Ye Chen...

Therefore, even though Ye Chen's words sounded rather alarming, Ye Zhong still did not directly object.

Faced with his grandfather's words, Ye Chen simply smiled and said, "Don't worry, Grandpa, it's just a Heavenly Serpent. I know your previous plans, and you never really intended to destroy Ice River Valley."

However, those who dare to plot against my Ye family in secret must pay the price. And my request is not high; just take the life of a peak Dou Zong to atone for their sins..."

If he didn't currently lack combat power above the five-star Dou Zun level, Ye Chen would have actually planned to annihilate Ice River Valley directly.

Glancing at everyone present, Ye Chen spoke again, saying, "Everyone, in this battle with Ice River Valley, besides the rewards my grandfather promised, the corpse of a five-star Dou Zong expert from Ice River Valley can be exchanged for three mid-grade seventh-rank pills from my Ye family, a six-star Dou Zong can be exchanged for five mid-grade seventh-rank pills, and a seven-star Dou Zong can be exchanged for two high-grade seventh-rank pills..."

The standard of clearly marked prices left everyone speechless.

This technique was clearly something no one had ever encountered before...

Of course, apart from alchemist families of the Ye family's caliber, there are probably very few individuals or forces that could be so extravagant as to offer high-grade pills as a bounty.

"Is Young Master Ye's statement true?" someone couldn't hold back any longer and asked directly.

Ye Chen glanced around and saw an old man at the Seven Star Dou Zong level. Judging from the fact that he came alone, he should be a rogue cultivator.

Such people are also the group most eager for high-grade elixirs.

"Of course!" Ye Chen nodded calmly.

"What if we could kill an eight-star Dou Zong?" someone couldn't help but ask.

These words made Ye Chen chuckle and shake his head, saying, "As far as I know, there are no eight-star Dou Zong experts in Ice River Valley, so I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint this senior."

Upon hearing this, the old man couldn't help but sigh and shake his head, looking disappointed.

Ye Chen really wanted to ask, even if Ice River Valley really has an eight-star Dou Zong, do you think you can defeat someone of a higher level?

Of course, this doesn't seem impossible.

Although the difference between each star is significant for a high-level Dou Zong expert, it is not impossible for someone with a powerful secret technique to achieve it.

Chapter 217 Ye Zhong's Excitement

Although Ye Chen spoke with great confidence, he ultimately failed to resolve the most crucial issue: how to deal with Ice Venerable, a peak four-star Dou Zun.

If we can't stop the Ice Venerable's revenge, then everything we said before will just be a joke...

Ye Zhong glanced at Ye Chen and said in a deep voice, "Then how do you plan to deal with the Ice Venerable's rampage?"

If the losses in Glacier Valley are too great, even if Glacier only uses these people as tools, he will definitely lose his temper and go berserk.

The sheer terror of a berserk four-star Dou Zun was beyond the comprehension of anyone present…

only……

"Heh, going berserk? Then let's give him a beating!" Ye Chen said casually.

"Grandpa, I forgot to introduce him to everyone..."

As he spoke, Ye Chen slightly stepped aside, making way for the Golden Cauldron Venerable who had been silently following beside him, and said with a smile, "This Golden Cauldron Venerable is also a peak four-star Dou Zun level expert. We can leave that old ghost Binghe to Elder Jin..."

As he spoke, Ye Chen's smiling gaze also fell upon the tall, thin figure beside him.

Looking at Ye Chen's "trusting" gaze, Venerable Golden Cauldron felt rather helpless...

He'd only just started following this little guy, and he'd already been dragged into doing something so dangerous. Did you think you could just beat up the Ice River Valley Master like that?

There's nothing I can do; I have something to ask for.

Moreover, when Xuan Kongzi told him about this matter, he had already explained some of the details, so Venerable Jin Ding was already mentally prepared.

In response to Ye Chen's words, Venerable Jin Ding did not speak, but simply nodded slightly, indicating that he would leave the Ice River to Ye Chen.

Although he was still somewhat wary of the Ice River Valley Master, Venerable Golden Cauldron did not believe he couldn't give him a good beating...

Nothing more than self-confidence!

Ye Chen had secretly heard his teacher say when he left the Pill Tower that the Golden Cauldron Venerable mainly cultivated a Heaven-rank body-refining technique, and his combat power was so great that it was comparable to a five-star Dou Zun.

That's why he was so confident that he could subdue the glacier.

As for killing...

Ok……

Unless one possesses overwhelming strength or has made prior arrangements, it is impossible to stop a four-star Dou Zun from escaping.

Surely we can't have our teacher handle such a small matter personally? That's obviously impossible.

With a powerful expert at the same four-star Dou Zun level present, the mood of everyone present instantly changed.

Don't forget, the Dan family and the Cao family also brought two two-star Dou Zun. If you calculate it that way, it seems that our side has an absolute advantage...

If that's the case, once the war really starts, wouldn't I be able to kill indiscriminately at will?

Upon realizing this, many people's eyes lit up.

You should know that the Dou Zong elders of Ice River Valley are now seen by everyone as high-grade pills!

……

……

With the agreement reached, Ye Zhong announced the departure time for tomorrow and then told everyone to go back and rest.

The Ye family's actions this time were completely aboveboard, and they weren't afraid of Ice River Valley finding out. However, Ye Zhong still reminded everyone to keep the news of Ye Chen's return and the Golden Cauldron Venerable a secret.

If Glacier Valley knew about this beforehand...

If the opponent's strength surpasses theirs, they will likely choose to surrender prematurely...

If Ice River Valley actually comes to apologize, then the Ye family's grand preparations will not achieve the desired effect.

Ye Family Head's Study

"Chen'er, tell me about your seclusion these past few years..."

Three generations of the Ye family sat together. Ye Lan, the father, couldn't contain his curiosity and asked the question first.

However, before he could finish speaking, his father, Ye Zhong, glared at him, shutting him down.

"Where does all this curiosity come from? These are things you can just say whatever you want!" Ye Zhong's tone became more forceful, scolding Ye Lan so much that she dared not speak.

Watching his father's misfortune unfold, Ye Chen couldn't help but let a barely perceptible smile curl up at the corner of his lips...

Of course, as a son, he absolutely could not mock his father, so Ye Chen quickly suppressed that slight smile.

But perhaps Ye Lan's eyesight was exceptionally good, because she happened to catch a fleeting smile on her son's face, which made her even more depressed.

Ye Zhong scolded his son, then turned to his grandson, his voice filled with barely suppressed excitement, and asked, "Chen'er, how was your seclusion this time? What level has your cultivation reached? Has your alchemy skill improved?"

Although Ye Zhong's battle qi cultivation was far superior to his grandson's, he couldn't truly sense his grandson's aura from the moment Ye Chen appeared. This gave Ye Zhong a bold idea...

Ye Chen smiled slightly, and the aura that he had been holding back with his powerful soul force was slightly released, and then the aura of a one-star Dou Zong was immediately revealed in front of his father and grandfather.

"A Dou Zong?!" Ye Lan's eyes widened, and she couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

This guy, he himself is only a peak Dou Huang, but his son is already a Dou Zong...

This dealt another blow to Ye Lan's self-esteem, and her previous excitement diminished considerably.

Of course, unlike Ye Lan, Ye Zhong was more concerned about his grandson's alchemy skills than his battle qi cultivation!

Moreover, Ye Zhong is someone who has seen the world.

Given Ye Chen's current age of twenty, possessing the strength of a Dou Zong can only be described as genius, not monstrous...

Seeing his grandfather's expectant gaze, Ye Chen finally nodded, not wanting to disappoint him, and said, "As for alchemy, it should be considered eighth-grade, right..."

Although he hasn't refined even a single Rank 8 pill yet, having a true Spirit Realm soul, refining Rank 8 pills is only a matter of time.

After the Ice River Valley incident is over, Ye Chen plans to begin refining his first Rank 8 pill. Whether he can succeed or not will be clear at that time.

"Really...really?" Ye Zhong's eyes widened, his face filled with disbelief.