Earth-Tier High-Grade Dou Skill: Brahma Dragon-Subduing Seal!

As the new check-in location refreshed in the system, Shen Shihuang headed toward the site of the Alchemist Conference.

After Shen Shihuang had departed.

Deep within Cloud Mist Mountain.

"Hehehe, to think your Jia Ma Empire actually possesses such a young Dou Zong powerhouse; this is truly unexpected!"

Surrounded by swirling black mist, a figure stepped out from the shadows.

"A Dou Zong powerhouse?"

Opposite the black-robed figure, a man dressed in white robes revealed a look of surprise. His snow-white hair fluttered, and the aura emanating from his body was, shockingly, also that of a Dou Zong.

"If it weren't for the fear of exposure, This Protector would truly want his soul, hehehe."

The Dou Zong powerhouse opposite him smiled faintly. "Since Protector Wu desires it, we can simply find an opportunity later."

Protector Wu listened to the man's words.

A smile of unknown meaning played across his face. "He is, after all, a Dou Zong powerhouse of your Jia Ma Empire. Are you truly willing to let This Protector kill him just like that?"

The man smiled. "As Protector Wu said, he is a powerhouse of the Jia Ma Empire, not a Dou Zong of my Cloud Mist Sect. Furthermore, according to what Protector Wu said, he is not affiliated with those few families."

"Killing him is of no consequence."

Protector Wu replied, "Hehehe, Yun Shan, This Protector truly did not misjudge you."

"Rest assured, This Protector will certainly find a way to help your Cloud Mist Sect produce more powerhouses."

The Alchemist Conference.

It did not begin with pill refining.

There was a preliminary step.

Refining.

Only alchemists who met the qualifications could participate in the actual pill refining that followed; those who failed to meet the standard would be eliminated.

By the time Shen Shihuang appeared in the plaza.

The alchemists participating in the Alchemist Conference had only just entered.

Hai Bodong, who had been feeling somewhat bored, immediately vacated his seat upon seeing Shen Shihuang's figure.

"Is Sir interested in this as well?"

Hai Bodong asked in a low voice beside Shen Shihuang.

Hai Bodong had learned of Shen Shihuang's strength from Ya Fei.

A Dou Zong powerhouse!

"Old Hai, you are too polite."

"I just had nothing to do, so I came to take a look."

Shen Shihuang said with a smile.

"Old Hai, there is no need to call me Sir or anything of the sort; just call me by my name." Throughout the entire Mittel Clan, everyone he met called him "Sir," which made Shen Shihuang feel quite uncomfortable.

Hai Bodong shook his head hurriedly. "Then I shall call you Young Master Shen."

A Dou Zong powerhouse was far too much stronger than himself.

Calling him by his name directly?

Inappropriate, entirely inappropriate.

Shen Shihuang nodded, saying nothing more.

Meanwhile, other powerhouses present, seeing Hai Bodong's actions, revealed looks of surprise.

"What has gotten into Hai Bodong? To actually give up his seat to a young man?"

Fa Ma narrowed his eyes.

Then, his eyes widened. As the president of the Alchemist Guild, his soul power was naturally stronger than other Dou Huang powerhouses. From Shen Shihuang, he sensed not only a powerful soul but also the true extent of Shen Shihuang's strength.

"He is actually a Dou Zong powerhouse?"

"Since when did Hai Bodong know a Dou Zong powerhouse?"

Fa Ma knew all too well what the appearance of a Dou Zong powerhouse in the current Jia Ma Empire signified. Their various factions were evenly matched, and the intervention of a Dou Zong powerhouse was enough to reshuffle the current balance of power.

In Shen Shihuang's ear.

The system's voice rang out.

"Arrived at the check-in location."

"Commencing check-in."

"Ding!"

"Check-in complete."

"Check-in reward, Earth-tier high-grade Dou Technique: Brahma Dragon-Subduing Seal."

Hummmmm~~~~~~~~

Following the system's voice, all the information regarding this Dou Technique unfolded within Shen Shihuang's mind, coursing through his body and directly reaching the absolute pinnacle of the technique.

Shen Shihuang sensed the brand-new Dou Technique.

A smile appeared in his eyes; the benefit of the system was that once a Dou Technique was obtained through check-in, it was immediately mastered, its true essence as familiar as if he had practiced it for three autumns, ready to be unleashed at a moment's notice.

"Earth-tier high-grade Dou Technique?"

"Brahma Dragon-Subduing Seal?"

Shen Shihuang exhaled a breath of stale air. At this moment, he finally had a trump card. Having only an Earth-tier low-grade Dou Technique had made him feel quite insecure, but now, with an Earth-tier high-grade Dou Technique, his strength was on a different level.

"Brahma Dragon-Subduing Seal."

"Transform Dou Qi into a dragon, coil and condense into a dragon seal; it can suppress mountains and rivers, and shake the firmament."

After reading the introduction to this Dou Technique.

Shen Shihuang knew that this was another technique of extreme power. One was for close-quarters combat, and the other was a move-based technique.

"Perfect for the time being."

Within the grand realm of Dou Zong, Shen Shihuang felt that these two Dou Techniques were already sufficient. Of course, if he could obtain a movement technique or one related to fire-attribute Dou Qi, it would be even more perfect.

After all.

He still possessed a Heavenly Flame.

Clang~~~~~~~

As the first alchemist appeared and had their refined product inspected, the second and third followed one after another.

Checking the time.

Shen Shihuang looked toward the exit: "Tsk tsk, coming out last, are we?"

Hai Bodong was also watching the exit at this moment. Although he had exceptional confidence in Xiao Yan, Xiao Yan had mentioned that his soul power had suffered significant damage. If, by any chance...

"Old Hai seems a bit worried?" Shen Shihuang remarked.

Hai Bodong replied, "Young Master Shen may not know, but a friend of mine is participating this time."

Benefiting from his powerful soul force.

Shen Shihuang said, "If I am not mistaken, it is the one who possesses a Heavenly Flame, correct?"

Hai Bodong's body suddenly tensed.

Shen Shihuang smiled and said, "Old Hai, do not be anxious. The reason I know is that my soul power is exceptionally strong. Besides, your friend is not the only one who possesses a Heavenly Flame."

For this strongest angel investor, Shen Shihuang still admired Hai Bodong's boldness.

As they spoke.

When the hourglass reached its final moment, Xiao Yan's figure emerged.

"Just in time."

Shen Shihuang smiled slightly, his gaze fixed on Xiao Yan.

Feeling the gaze, Xiao Yan shuddered and looked back at Shen Shihuang: Is it him?

Shen Shihuang nodded at Xiao Yan with a smile.

Although Xiao Yan did not understand Shen Shihuang's intent, he was no fool. Hai Bodong was standing right beside Shen Shihuang; a person who could have the former Ice Emperor standing at his side—how could he be simple?

Following Xiao Yan's qualification.

Shen Shihuang stood up.

"Old Hai, you two go ahead with your business; I shall return now."

Hai Bodong nodded.

"Very well, Young Master Shen."

After Shen Shihuang left, Xiao Yan and Hai Bodong met up at a certain location.

"Old Hai, who was that person from before?"

Xiao Yan asked curiously.

A look of gravity appeared in Hai Bodong's eyes: "I am not clear on who he is either, but he is a Dou Zong powerhouse!"

Hearing this.

Shock appeared in Xiao Yan's eyes: "A Dou Zong powerhouse?"

"He looks to be only in his twenties, doesn't he?"

Hai Bodong rolled his eyes at Xiao Yan.

"By the time you reach his age, you will likely be much the same, won't you?"

Xiao Yan: "...!"

"However..."

Hai Bodong's tone shifted as he said, "If he is willing, then when you head to the Cloud Mist Sect, you might just have a powerful helper by your side—a Dou Zong powerhouse holding the fort. Tsk tsk."

Xiao Yan offered a helpless smile.

"Old Hai, stop joking. They are a Dou Zong powerhouse, while I am merely a lowly Dou Shi..."

Xiao Yan could not bring himself to believe that a complete stranger who was a Dou Zong powerhouse would ever help him.