Chaos Heaven-Dominating Technique

"I can't. You're now capable of standing on your own, and I have my own matters to attend to." Seeing the anticipation in Lady Ya's eyes, Shen Haoran gently shook his head.

"Is that so? What a shame!" A flash of disappointment crossed Lady Ya's eyes. After spending so much time with Shen Haoran, it seemed she had grown a little dependent on him.

"What, getting all sentimental? Don't worry. If fate allows, we'll meet again!" Seeing the disappointment on her face, Shen Haoran couldn't help but wave at her, flashing an innocent smile.

Seeing the smile on Shen Haoran's face, Lady Ya sighed softly. 'This boy... he really does have a way of making you feel optimistic every time.' She smiled as well, raising her head to gaze at the bright moon high in the sky. 'Yes, if fate allows, we will meet again.'

The two of them stood there quietly on the rooftop, a cool night breeze blowing as they gazed at the bright moon. The scene was utterly dreamlike, as if it had stepped right out of a painting.

The night passed in silence. At the first light of dawn the next day, Lady Ya went to Shen Haoran's room to say goodbye. However, the room was already empty; he had already left. Lady Ya could only shake her head helplessly. With a long sigh, she organized the remaining members of the Fox Race and set off toward Eastern Domain Central City.

At that moment, in the top-floor pavilion of the Medicine Hall, Shen Haoran stood with his hands clasped behind his back. His gaze followed the group of several hundred people, a hint of reluctance in his eyes.

"Young Friend Shen, are you sure you won't go see them off?" Hall Master Hong asked softly from behind him. 'In my eyes, Shen Haoran and Lady Ya are a perfect match. Why are they separating now?'

"There's no need. She's not the same person she was before. She now has the strength to stand on her own, and it's time for her to fulfill her own purpose," Shen Haoran said faintly, a small smile playing on his lips as he watched her beautiful figure retreat into the distance.

"Let's go. It's time we got to our own business." Only when Lady Ya's group had completely vanished from sight did Shen Haoran look away. 'Now that the Bai Family affair is settled, it's time to refine the Spirit Emperor Pills for Elder Lu and the others.'

Seated cross-legged in the Alchemy Room, Shen Haoran immediately calmed his mind. As an Alchemist, he maintained extremely strict self-control. Besides, the Spirit Emperor Pill was a Sixth Grade High Level elixir. If he didn't focus completely, even he couldn't guarantee success.

However, even with his full concentration, Shen Haoran failed several times before finally mastering the refining method for the Spirit Emperor Pill. After that, the process went smoothly. He worked practically nonstop for half a month and finally succeeded in refining the Spirit Emperor Pills for Elder Lu and the others. Of course, Shen Haoran didn't forget to make one for himself. Since there were leftover Spirit Medicines from the materials they provided, he naturally wouldn't let them go to waste. To his utter delight, the one he made for himself even produced a Pill Pattern. 'A Spirit Emperor Pill with a Pill Pattern has double the medicinal effect! If I'm lucky, I might even be able to break through two Tiers at once!'

However, Shen Haoran was only at the Spirit Aspect Tier. He still had a long way to go before he could consume the Spirit Emperor Pill. 'For now, raising my own strength is the priority!'

"Heaven and Earth Spirits... they're really hard to find," Shen Haoran said with a helpless sigh, rubbing his forehead.

Shen Haoran then cast aside his distracting thoughts. 'Raising one's strength can't be rushed. After all, Heaven and Earth Spirits aren't like cabbages by the roadside; you can't just find one whenever you feel like it.'

After leaving the Pill Room and distributing the newly refined Spirit Emperor Pills to Elder Lu and the others, Shen Haoran went to find Hall Master Hong at the Medicine Hall again.

"Young Friend Shen, you said you're looking for information about Heaven and Earth Spirits?" Hall Master Hong asked, somewhat astonished. 'Doesn't he already possess the Fire Spirit Black Obsidian? Why is he looking for another Heaven and Earth Spirit?'

"That's right. Because of my unique constitution, I need Heaven and Earth Spirits," Shen Haoran explained. He had sought out Hall Master Hong because the Demon Race's Medicine Halls were just like the Human Race's Pill Halls—a network spread throughout their entire domain. When it came to information, the Medicine Hall was the best source. Besides, after interacting with him for a while, Shen Haoran felt he understood Hall Master Hong's character; he wasn't the type of petty man to abandon his principles for profit. Thus, Shen Haoran had no qualms about asking for his help.

"You need... Heaven and Earth Spirits for Cultivation?" Hearing this, Hall Master Hong felt he couldn't quite wrap his head around it. 'Heaven and Earth Spirits are among the most powerful forces in the world, yet Shen Haoran actually needs them to cultivate? Is this guy even human?'

However, Hall Master Hong didn't press for details, knowing it was Shen Haoran's secret. After a moment's thought, he said, "Heaven and Earth Spirits... I have no information about them here. White Fox City is just a small town in the Demon Race's territory. If you want to know more, you should inquire at the Medicine Halls in the major cities. I recall the Medicine Hall Master in Burning Flame City mentioning something about it once. You could try your luck there!"

"Burning Flame City?" Shen Haoran nodded lightly, a slight smile on his lips. 'It seems the Medicine Hall network is as formidable as I thought, to even have leads on Heaven and Earth Spirits. I just hope this doesn't end in disappointment.'

"So... how do I get to Burning Flame City?" Shen Haoran asked, a bit embarrassed. Since arriving in the Eastern Domain Demon Race's territory, he had only familiarized himself with the area around White Fox City. He was completely clueless about the region's geography.

"Ah... I'd forgotten that Young Friend Shen is from the Human Race. I have a map of the Eastern Domain Demon Race's territory here, you can study it. Also, I happen to be an acquaintance of the Medicine Hall Master in Burning Flame City. Let me write you a letter of recommendation; it should save you a lot of trouble." Hall Master Hong chuckled.

"Then I must thank you for your trouble, Hall Master Hong!" Shen Haoran said, cupping his fists. With Hall Master Hong's help, he would indeed avoid a lot of hassle.

"It's the least I can do," Hall Master Hong said with a wave of his hand. 'Compared to the opportunity Shen Haoran gave me to observe his Alchemy, this is a trivial favor.'

Hall Master Hong quickly wrote the letter of recommendation and gave it to Shen Haoran, along with the map of the Eastern Domain Demon Race's territory.

"When will you set out?" Hall Master Hong asked.

"Right now, of course!" A small smile touched Shen Haoran's lips. He had no more time to waste here. 'The Eastern Domain Demon Race... I can't wait to see it for myself. The geniuses of the Demon Race... I'm eager to cross blades with them.' A powerful battle intent erupted from Shen Haoran, causing Hall Master Hong to look over in surprise...