vncnus Chapter 322 Arrival in Zhongzhou! Burning Flame Valley, Mountain Melting Cauldron, Borrowing Fire!
Chapter 322 Arrival in Zhongzhou! Burning Flame Valley, Mountain Melting Cauldron, Borrowing Fire!
Just as the Gama Empire was drawing the attention of countless people across the continent, and the empire was in an uproar because of the Yunlan Sect, Chu Yang, the instigator of everything, quietly left the Northwest region.
Even within the Yunlan Sect, only Nalan Yanran, Xiao Xiao, and Dan Tong knew about this.
The losses in the battle of Yunlan Mountain will surely enrage the three clans. At this moment, they are furious, but they need to be wary of Chu Yang's strength and will not rashly attack the Yunlan Sect.
But if they find out that Chu Yang is not here, the three clans might very well come looking for trouble.
Once this period has passed and the higher-ups within the three clans have calmed down, they will take Chu Yang's threat to heart and weigh the pros and cons.
Even if someone wanted to attack the Yunlan Sect, the leaders of the three clans would not allow it.
To reiterate, they cannot bear the unbridled revenge of a young Dou Sheng with limitless potential and monstrous talent!
Even the seven ancient races that stood at the pinnacle of the continent did not dare to act recklessly.
Because the seven ancient clans were not a united front, nor were they all of one mind; they were constantly fighting each other openly and secretly. If one clan got into trouble, the other clans would inevitably take the opportunity to sabotage it in secret.
That is why they will not act rashly until they can confirm whether Chu Yang has left the Yunlan Sect.
The fact that Chu Yang could instantly kill Shi Zhen, a three-star Dou Sheng, is enough to demonstrate that he is far stronger than others of the same level. To deal with him, a large number of powerful experts must be sent.
In addition, the long journey will leave the clans vulnerable, and there is no doubt that someone might take this opportunity to ambush them along the way, greatly weakening the three clans and further exacerbating the conflict between them and the Yunlan Sect.
Those who stand at the pinnacle of the continent's power are not fools, nor would they act impulsively.
To put it bluntly, the three ancient races will have to swallow this bitter pill no matter what!
In the world of the strong, strength is the highest standard, but it is not the only one. Sometimes, understanding people's hearts is the key to success.
Zhongzhou, Northern Territory.
In the middle of a desert, a spatial rift suddenly appeared in the sky, and Chu Yang walked out with Yun Yun and Sun Wukong.
Narrowing his eyes slightly, Chu Yang shook his head and chuckled, "So there's a spatial rift here, no wonder..."
Yun Yun looked bewildered. "What do you mean by that?"
Chu Yang waved his hand, "It's alright, let's go to the nearest city first!"
In the original story, when Xiao Yan and his group first arrived in Zhongzhou, they encountered a spatial storm in the wormhole, and Xiao Yan ended up in this desert.
Now it seems that this was not entirely a coincidence, because there was a spatial rift in this place.
To put it bluntly, it's a loophole in the spatial structure of the Dou Qi Continent.
Chu Yang left a coordinate signal through Pangu, which was an unexpected bonus for him. Perhaps he could make a big deal out of this spatial rift in the future.
Tianbei City is a city relatively close to the Northern Desert. After arriving here, Chu Yang and his group obtained a map of Zhongzhou and then left directly.
For Chu Yang, traveling didn't require any teleportation arrays. As long as he had a map, with the control of space that a Dou Sheng powerhouse possessed, and the blessing of Pangu, he could reach any place on the continent in a short time.
This time, however, Chu Yang did not travel with Yun Yun and Sun Wukong. The three of them separated and each went in a different direction.
Everyone has their own destiny. Although following Chu Yang ensures their safety, the lack of life-or-death trials is not necessarily a good thing.
It's just unknown whether Yun Yun will inherit the Flower Sect's legacy under his influence.
What kind of storm will Sun Wukong stir up in Zhongzhou this time?
Compared to the two, Chu Yang's goal was much clearer. He arrived in the central part of Zhongzhou in just half a day and then headed straight for Danyu.
The Pill Domain is where the Pill Tower is located, and it is also the place with the most advanced alchemists on the continent, a holy land for alchemists.
Chu Yang has no need for opportunities. His strength improvement does not rely on rare and precious materials. It is also difficult to find treasures worth refining into his limbs or integrating into his forehead on the Dou Qi Continent.
Or to be more precise, as his strength increased, Chu Yang's vision also became more and more advanced, and ordinary treasures were not worth refining with his treasure refining technique.
On the contrary, the art of alchemy has encountered a bottleneck due to the lack of a suitable cauldron and the absence of pill formulas.
Therefore, it is necessary to visit Danta no matter what.
However, before heading to the Pill Domain, Chu Yang first went to the Blazing Fire Mountain Range.
This is the location of Burning Flame Valley. As one of the top-tier forces in the Central Plains, all the sects and families, large and small, within a radius of dozens of miles follow the lead of Burning Flame Valley.
This is a continuous stretch of volcanoes with exceptionally rich fire-attribute energy. Therefore, whether one is cultivating fire-attribute techniques or refining medicine here, there will be certain benefits.
Chu Yang did not rush in. Instead, he went to the mountain gate and smiled at the disciple guarding the gate, saying, "Please inform him that I wish to see your esteemed elder!"
The disciple was completely dumbfounded, as if he were looking at an idiot.
See the Supreme Elder?
Are you kidding me?
Let alone some greenhorn who appears out of nowhere, even the Valley Master of their Burning Flame Valley would find it difficult to meet the reclusive Supreme Elder.
With a slight twitch of his lips, the disciple said tactfully, "Brother, please don't joke like that..."
Chu Yang frowned, knowing he looked like a fool, but he had no foothold or reputation in Zhongzhou, so he had no other choice.
After thinking for a moment, he added, "Please inform him that...this Holy One requests an audience!"
The disciple was stunned again, his eyes now looking at him as if he were a madman.
This guy actually calls himself "this saint"?
However, after thinking for a moment, the disciple hesitated.
In Zhongzhou, one often encounters extraordinary people and events, including powerful individuals who possess the ability to preserve their youth or even reverse aging.
There was no scene of looking down on others, because this disciple knew very well that in the Central Plains, not many people dared to come to Burning Flame Valley to cause trouble.
After a long silence, he took a deep breath and said, "This junior dares to ask your holy name, senior?"
Chu Yang shook his head and said, "Without a name or title, how about this..."
"First, tell Valley Master Tang Zhen about this. Tell him that I can save his daughter. After it's done, ask him to introduce me to Saint Huoyun."
The disciples guarding the mountain felt that this matter was reliable, and that it concerned the young lady's life.
He was just curious because the young lady had suffered a severe injury a few days ago due to forcibly fusing with the Nine Dragons Thunderfire, leaving her with a hidden ailment.
Logically, the news hadn't even spread yet, so how did this person find out?
However, he didn't delay too much. Whether Chu Yang was faking it or was truly extraordinary, this was not something he could decide.
"Please wait a moment, senior!"
The disciple clasped his hands in a salute to Chu Yang, then turned and strode away quickly.
Not long after, he returned with an old man. The old man looked Chu Yang up and down, frowned slightly, and then cupped his hands in greeting:
"Your Excellency claims to be a saint, and we dare not question it, but the Supreme Elder has been in seclusion and has not come out, and even the Valley Master dares not disturb you rashly."
"Could you please...?"
Before he could finish speaking, a terrifying aura emanated from Chu Yang, causing all living beings within a radius of dozens of miles to tremble in fear.
Chu Yang smiled, showing no displeasure at the old man's probing.
If you want him to prove his abilities, just say so!
This is undoubtedly the simplest and most direct method. If he wasn't afraid of being misunderstood by the Burning Flame Valley as having ill intentions, why would he go through all this trouble?
However, Chu Yang's imposing aura vanished in an instant. The old man, who had nearly knelt on the ground, wiped away his cold sweat and said with utmost respect, "I beg your forgiveness, senior!"
The disciple guarding the mountain collapsed to the ground, completely dumbfounded.
Chu Yang waved his hand and said, "It's alright, this is exactly what I wanted. I'm sure the Fire Cloud Saint has already sensed my presence."
Just then, a figure suddenly appeared. It was an old man with red hair, thin in stature, and dressed in simple linen clothes.
The old man bowed to Chu Yang and said, "I am Tang Zhen, the current Valley Master of Burning Flame Valley. I apologize for any disrespect shown to the Sage!"
Chu Yang smiled and said, "I came uninvited, but I have something to ask of you. Valley Master Tang, there's no need for such formalities."
This is the benefit of strength. Even though Chu Yang has no background and looks young, no one dares to underestimate him.
A moment later, in a grand hall.
Tang Zhen vacated the head seat and sat down next to Chu Yang, politely asking, "May I ask how the Sage is addressed?"
"I have no name or title, just call me Chu Yang." Chu Yang waved his hand, then got straight to the point: "I've come here for two reasons. First, I want to see the Fire Cloud Saint, and I need his help with some things."
"On the other hand, we want to exchange something with Valley Master Tang."
After confirming that Chu Yang meant no harm, Tang Zhen breathed a sigh of relief and then laughed heartily, "Mr. Chu Yang, please just name your wish. As long as Burning Flame Valley can provide it, I won't hesitate!"
"As for the idea of an exchange, there's absolutely no need for that!"
Forging a favor with a Dou Sheng powerhouse is far more practical than any other bargaining chip.
Chu Yang didn't stand on ceremony and said directly, "I've heard that Valley Master Tang possesses a Mountain-Melting Cauldron, which is listed on the Heavenly Cauldron Ranking. I wonder if you would be willing to part with it?"
Tang Zhen was taken aback, clearly not expecting Chu Yang to ask for a medicine cauldron. He then waved to the woman in red standing not far away, his daughter Tang Huo'er, and said, "Huo'er, quickly go and fetch the Mountain Melting Cauldron!"
Tang Huo'er responded, glanced at Chu Yang curiously, and then turned and left.
The medicine cauldrons that can be listed on the Heavenly Cauldron Ranking are all top-quality medicine cauldrons. As long as there are no frequent cases of high-grade pills exploding, they are sufficient to support Chu Yang in refining all pills below the Emperor grade.
Seeing that Tang Zhen readily agreed, Chu Yang then said, "Since it's an exchange, I certainly can't let Valley Master Tang suffer a loss."
"I will refine several batches of Grade 7 pills for Burning Flame Valley, and at the same time help your daughter recover from her injuries."
Tang Huo'er's injuries require the treatment of a high-grade seventh-rank pill, the Fire Bodhi Pill, but for Chu Yang, there is absolutely no need for such trouble.
"In that case, thank you very much, sir!"
Tang Zhen's expression brightened, and he stood up to bow.
Tang Huo'er is the future hope of Burning Flame Valley and his precious daughter. He has been troubled by this matter recently, but he is also struggling to find an alchemist who can refine high-grade seventh-rank pills.
A moment later, Tang Huo'er brought over the Mountain Melting Cauldron, and Chu Yang didn't waste any words and immediately began refining the medicine.
He refined more than a dozen batches of pills, all of which were of the highest quality and nearly twice as potent as those refined by ordinary alchemists.
This batch of pills will, on the one hand, further enhance the overall strength of Burning Flame Valley.
On the other hand, it can also give the powerful warriors of Burning Flame Valley a better chance of survival in life-or-death situations.
Tang Zhen was extremely grateful. Not only did he make the acquaintance of a Dou Sheng powerhouse, but he also exchanged a medicine cauldron for so many benefits. He had truly made a fortune.
Chu Yang was very fast at refining medicine, and the whole process took less than an hour. Just as he finished refining the medicine and was chatting with Tang Zhen, he suddenly looked up at the outside of the hall.
Tang Zhenzhen, puzzled, asked, "Sir, what's wrong?"
Chu Yang stood up and said with a smile, "Saint Fire Cloud, I have come uninvited, and I hope you will show yourself!"
As his words fell, an elderly figure in a red robe and with red hair appeared in the hall, blowing on his fiery red beard and saying:
"What a formidable young man! I suppose you discovered me the moment I emerged from seclusion?"
Chu Yang replied noncommittally, "Congratulations on breaking through to the Dou Sheng realm, Senior!"
Tang Zhen and Tang Huo'er, realizing what was happening, quickly stood up to greet him.
The Fire Cloud Ancestor glanced at them and said irritably, "Tang Zhen, I had such high hopes for you back then, and after all these years of cultivation, you're still not as good as a young upstart!"
Looking at Tang Huo'er, he added, "But this girl is quite good; you've raised a fine daughter!"
Tang Zhen was somewhat bewildered. He looked at Chu Yang, his mouth gradually opening wide.
Young man?
Could it be that Chu Yang is not someone who has mastered the art of preserving his youth, but is actually a genuine young man?
"Speak! We're complete strangers, what brings you here?" Old Ancestor Huoyun plopped down in a chair, looking completely nonchalant.
He has always been eccentric and independent, never currying favor with others because of their strength, nor will he bow down to them.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have offended the Soul Palace back then.
Chu Yang smiled and said, "I see you have some hidden injuries, senior. How about I help you treat them?"
The Fire Cloud Ancestor curled his lip and said, "There's no such thing as a free lunch. Tell me your purpose first!"
Chu Yang stopped beating around the bush and said directly, "I wish to borrow the Nine Dragons Thunderfire!"
As the grade of the pills he refined increased, even with his alchemy skills and the value of Pangu, using any kind of flame would not affect his success.
If there is a different kind of fire to assist, the effect can be twice as good with half the effort, and it can even improve the quality and efficacy of the pills.
"Bang!"
The Fire Cloud Ancestor slammed his hand on the table, his eyes wide, and said, "This isn't a loan; this is outright robbery!"
"Who in Zhongzhou doesn't know that the Nine Dragons Thunderfire is the inherited extraordinary fire of the Burning Flame Valley?"
"If you want to take it by force, just say so!"
"Don't think that just because your cultivation is stronger than mine, I'm afraid of you!"
Chu Yang twitched the corner of his mouth and said, "Senior, please don't be in a hurry. I haven't finished speaking yet. I can borrow it in another way."
"Why not let Miss Tang stay by my side? She can control the Nine Dragons Thunderfire, and I can borrow it whenever I need it."
"If you think highly of me, I can take Miss Tang as my disciple."
The old ancestor Huoyun's noodles trembled slightly, then his attitude suddenly did a complete 180-degree turn, and he laughed loudly, saying:
"Hahaha! Why are you breathing so heavily when you talk?"
"In that case, there's no need to discuss this further!"
"I'll grant your request!" (End of Chapter)