In the hall, everyone stared in stunned silence at what was happening. Zhou Tai, who had been so aggressive just moments before, had been blasted away by Xiao Yan's palm strike...
A powerful expert at the Late-Stage Seven-Star Half-Emperor was defeated by a single palm strike from a Three-Star Half-Emperor. If word got out, Zhou Tai's reputation as High-Level Half-Emperor would become a laughing stock.
However, while the others in the hall were still shocked by Xiao Yan's palm strike, Zhou Tai suddenly turned around, his deep eyes fixed on Xiao Yan, his expression filled with indescribable shock.
Although Zhou Tai's strength was only at the Seven-Star Half-Emperor, his alchemy skills had already reached the third tier. The level he had accessed was that of a true Dou Di powerhouse. Therefore, when faced with things unknown to ordinary people, he seemed to have a much clearer understanding...
As Xiao Yan's afterimage dissipated, Zhou Tai clearly sensed a barely perceptible energy rapidly condensing in the space behind him. It was precisely this energy that allowed Xiao Yan to appear silently behind him...
Based on his understanding, that mysterious energy was clearly an extremely pure spatial force!
And looking at this moment, surrounded by Zhou Tai's terrifying soul power, Xiao Yan is surrounded by a layer of faint space power, which is protecting Xiao Yan. The energy of heaven and earth in this space is also being slowly devoured by it...
Xiao Yan's power was also slowly increasing with each bit of absorption. Although it was slow, Zhou Tai discovered that while Xiao Yan's own strength was increasing, the spatial power protecting Xiao Yan was also increasing at an extremely slow rate. He thought that in the future, this spatial power would become a great help to Xiao Yan.
However, what moved Zhou Tai the most was Xiao Yan's control over that spatial power. That control was not just about external force, but a perfect control from the inside out. Although it was difficult for Xiao Yan to control due to his current lack of strength, if he could use such a move unexpectedly during a battle, it might become the key to overturning the entire battle.
"This spatial power has actually merged into his body? Then this outward-emitting shield... doesn't that mean... could it be that he has already sensed... the aura of the Great Dao of the Void?!"
The Great Dao of the Void is one of the most terrifying forces in the world, no matter who you are; it is the true power of heaven and earth!
If an ordinary Half-Emperor can use a region of heaven and earth for their own purposes, they can be considered to control the world. But a powerhouse who has comprehended the Great Dao of the Void can be called the ruler of heaven and earth!
Any powerful being who has comprehended the Great Dao of the Void can annihilate heaven and earth in the blink of an eye. Wherever their thoughts reach, they can obliterate all things in heaven and earth with a single thought, turning them into a chaotic void!
This shows just how terrifying the Power of the Great Dao is. When it reaches that point, even the heavens and earth will be under its control, and it will be able to do whatever it wants and be omnipotent. That is what truly makes it a wonder of the world!
Of course, after all, everything in this world is determined by strength. It is not impossible to break through the Great Dao. As long as one has enough power, not to mention the Power of the Great Dao, even the might of Heaven can be shaken!
Zhou Tai narrowed his eyes slightly, his deep gaze both sharp and domineering, instilling a sense of fear in those around him without them even realizing it.
But at this moment, his gaze was fixed on Xiao Yan, as if he wanted to see through him completely, but in the end, he still gained nothing.
"Hmph, kid, you do have some skill, barely passable. But remember, my Alchemist Guild doesn't accept mediocre talents. If you lose this Alchemist Grand Meeting, I certainly won't let you off easily!"
Xiao Yan's flawless performance left Zhou Tai feeling rather helpless. He pursed his lips, then, after a moment's thought, let out a soft snort and continued relentlessly.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan chuckled lightly, also pursing his lips, then looked up at Zhou Tai and smiled:
"If you won't accept mediocre talent, then why take in Wei Yi, this disloyal and unjust person? Wouldn't that be shooting yourself in the foot?"
"Cough cough..."
The tea he hadn't swallowed sprayed out instantly, and the lustrous jade cup in Zhou Tai's hand shattered with a bang due to his excitement, clearly provoked by Xiao Yan's words.
Gu Li, standing to the side, also blushed instantly at Xiao Yan's words. As for Wei Yi's situation, he could only blame himself; it was his fault for not investigating before giving him the position of chief alchemist.
"Ahem, alright, that's enough for now. Brother Yan Xiao the newly appointed chief alchemist, he must be tired. Everyone has their own things to do, so let's all go!"
Finally, Gu Li broke the somewhat awkward stalemate. Gu Li lived up to his position as the president, and with just one sentence, all the elders in the room withdrew.
Then, Gu Li turned her gaze to Xiao Yan and smiled:
"Elder Yan Xiao, you've contributed a lot today, and with what you just did, you must be quite tired. It's not easy for the three of us to get together..."
Before Gu Li finished speaking, Xiao Yan understood the meaning perfectly. He smiled, but a hint of fatigue showed on his face. He then left the Alchemist Guild without saying anything more. Instead of heading towards the inn, he flew westward towards the Xiao Yan Ancient Wilderness City.
As Xiao Yan left the Alchemist Guild, on a certain pavilion, a figure shrouded in a wide black robe let out a cold laugh and quickly followed.
A moment later, in front of a dilapidated house, Xiao Yan slowly landed, his originally cold and stern face now showing a hint of respect.
This was none other than Elder Luo's secluded residence. As usual, it was indeed extremely quiet and peaceful, thanks in no small part to Li Kang's efforts.
If it weren't for Elder Luo's intervention back then, even now, almost midnight, there would probably still be people here seeking Elder Luo's help.
At this moment, Xiao Yan was quite excited. Although the wave of weakness in his body made him feel slightly dizzy, he had finally made it through the month he had been waiting for. The severely damaged Heavy Xuan Ruler should see the light of day again today!
Forcibly suppressing the excitement in his heart, Xiao Yan slowly walked to the gate of the small courtyard, glanced once more at the door that had given him hope a month ago, and couldn't help but smile slightly before stepping inside.
Upon entering the courtyard, everything remained exactly as it had been a month ago. The massive crater that had been created by the Eight-Star Dou Sheng had completely vanished, as if it had never happened.
Xiao Yan remained unmoved by this. Even Gu You felt extremely apprehensive about Elder Luo's strength, so this little trick was nothing to be surprised about.
When your cultivation reaches the level of a true powerhouse, you will understand that this world is but a small space, and all things under heaven are nothing more than that. Many things that are considered peerless treasures in the eyes of ordinary people can be easily obtained by them.
Therefore, it is clear that Xiao Yan's current level is nothing more than that...
The reason why Elder Luo is still pursuing the art of weapon crafting is merely a personal hobby. Otherwise, with his strength, he could probably easily obtain eight or nine out of ten weapon crafting materials in the world.
Inside the small courtyard, Xiao Yan stood respectfully, then bowed towards the Inner Academy and said:
" Elder Luo, this Yan Xiao, has come to retrieve my Heavy Xuan Ruler!"
The voice was heard, but Elder Luo sound came from inside the Inner Academy for a long time, which made Xiao Yan frown slightly and feel a little worried.
However, just as he frowned, a slightly impatient, aged voice drifted out from the Inner Academy.
"Since you're here, why bother with all the formalities? Come in."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan muttered to himself, "In this Ancient Wilderness City, who doesn't know your temper, Elder Luo? Without your permission, even those high-ranking Eight-Star Half-Emperor wouldn't dare to set foot in your Inner Academy. How could I Xiao Yan, with my mere Three-Star Half-Emperor status, dare to enter your Inner Academy at will?"
Although he couldn't help but feel a little uneasy, Xiao Yan was relieved to find that his worries were unfounded. Moreover, he was able to enter the only place in this Ancient Wilderness City that no one else could go, so Xiao Yan couldn't help but feel excited.
Stepping into the Inner Academy, it was indeed as described. Compared to the front courtyard, this place was the ultimate paradise on earth. These two adjacent courtyards were like two different worlds, and indeed they were.
The moment Xiao Yan stepped into the Inner Academy, he instantly felt an extremely domineering force sweep over him. Instantly, Xiao Yan believed that all his secrets were exposed to that terrifying power.
As that power swept over Xiao Yan Xiao Yan, his heart leaped into his throat.
He could clearly sense that this investigation was not just an ordinary aura probe. It felt as if, in that instant, you were being peeled away layer by layer, and even the shape of your bones was completely exposed to the other party's eyes.
Fortunately, that's all. With Gu You, who is also an ancient relic, inside his body, even if Elder Luo is incredibly powerful, it would be wishful thinking to try to break through Gu You's protective aura.
However, compared to Xiao Yan's inner relaxation, in front of a small wooden house deep in the Inner Academy, Elder Luo's slightly closed eyes suddenly opened at this moment.
Although the investigation just now yielded no results for some unknown reason, this very fact proves that Xiao Yan's secrets have been thoroughly uncovered by him.
But at this moment, his mind was not on that; rather, it was on the secret that Xiao Yan had buried deep within him!
Just now, he clearly saw that all of Xiao Yan's bones were purple-gold in color, and under that purple-gold light, mysterious patterns appeared on Xiao Yan's bones, connecting all of Xiao Yan's bones together with these mysterious patterns.
This aspect makes the bone structure seem even more extraordinary.
And this is precisely what surprised Elder Luo the most.
As we all know, those who achieve great success in cultivation will experience changes in their bones, just like the Dou Sheng arm that Xiao Yan obtained, which became crystal clear.
This process is like clearing all the impurities from a cultivator's body, extracting the essence and discarding the dross.
Even a common Half-Emperor is considered to be even worse.
Today, however, Xiao Yan's skeletal structure is quite different from that of ordinary people. Although it looks equally lustrous and translucent, the inexplicable purple-gold light is unfathomable.
Ordinary people become more radiant with cultivation, so why have you turned out like this?
However, as Elder Luo carefully examined the area, he finally noticed that the mysterious patterns on Xiao Yan's bones seemed to be pieced together into a picture. Upon seeing what was in that picture, Elder Luo's already uncertain expression turned into utter shock.
The pattern that was pieced together... it was actually a real purple-gold divine dragon!
As Elder Luo met his gaze, the purple-gold dragon on the pattern seemed to sense his stare. The seemingly lifeless pattern instantly began to tremble, opening its maw and letting out a silent roar towards Elder Luo Elder Luo...
Although the dragon's roar was inaudible to outsiders, it was clearly heard by Elder Luo. Instantly, all the mental energy that had been surrounding Elder Luo Xiao Yan seemed to vanish, returning to its original state...
As the mysterious power vanished instantly, Xiao Yan stepped into the Inner Academy. Unbeknownst to him, the true powerhouse deep within the Inner Academy was experiencing a sudden, painful change; blood trickled from his eyes, and his once rosy face had turned deathly pale in that instant...
However, at the very moment that seemingly silent dragon roar was emitted, in a mysterious palace tens of thousands of miles away, an old man dressed in a golden robe seemed to sense something and suddenly opened his eyes.
At that moment, a pair of old eyes, weathered by Suiyue, turned with deep astonishment and doubt towards the border of the continent, the southwestern region...
"That place seems to be... the southwest of the continental border, but that dragon's roar just now... ah... it doesn't seem like it... but... sigh... well, since you've already sensed it, then my clan will send people to search..."
As soon as he finished speaking, the old man's figure slowly disappeared from the hall...
Meanwhile, in two other mysterious spaces, two old men, separated by thousands of miles, were also looking in the direction where Xiao Yan was at this moment with strange gazes.
Upon hearing the dragon's roar, the former's expression turned somewhat grim, but ultimately, he shook his head helplessly, abandoning his idea...
As for the latter, after frowning and pondering for a long time, he finally shook his head and disappeared in the blink of an eye...
But it's not over yet.
A moment after the dragon's roar echoed, in a far more distant place, even beyond the constraints of the continent, in an equally mysterious purple-gold space, a graceful figure sat cross-legged in the void...
Around her, wisps of purple-gold dragon energy transformed into a real dragon with each breath, surging into the woman's body...
The woman wore a tight-fitting purple-gold bodysuit, covered with tiny purple-gold dragon Long Lin the size of grains of rice, which protected her entire Long Lin.
Although the Long Lin appear ordinary, they possess an extremely mysterious and vast powerful force, and it is that force that perfectly protects the woman.
The power was so great that even a full-force attack from a Nine-Star Dou Sheng would be rendered meaningless before it. This shows just how terrifying the defensive power of the Long Lin was!
At this moment, the woman's exquisite figure was fully displayed under the tight-fitting clothes.
Her long, smooth, purplish-gold hair cascaded down to her waist, drawing attention to her incredibly slender waist...
Above that, the purple-gold bodysuit perfectly showcased the woman's stunning curves, making her an unparalleled beauty capable of captivating the nation!
However, long after that dragon's roar resounded, the woman, who was in the midst of cultivation, suddenly trembled. Her beautiful, bright eyes immediately turned towards a certain direction in the void, her expression filled with worry...
However, in the end, the woman didn't make any further moves. For her at this moment, if she truly wanted to help that person, the only way was to continue her diligent cultivation...
Only in this way can she help him to the best of her ability; otherwise, no matter how worried she is, it will all be in vain...
A thought flashed through her mind, and the woman no longer hesitated. She tried to calm her emotions and quickly enter a state of cultivation, working even harder to improve her strength...