Chaos Heaven-Dominating Technique

"May I ask your name, Young Friend?" Feng Li asked Shen Haoran with a strained laugh.

Feng Li knew the young man before him wasn’t trying to make things difficult. Otherwise, the crime of insulting—or even having killing intent toward—a Sixth Grade Alchemist would have been enough to get their Burning Flame City Medicine Hall sanctioned. But the young man didn’t press the issue, simply letting it slide. It was clear he wasn’t here looking for trouble.

"Shen Haoran. Hall Master Hong from White Fox City sent me." Shen Haoran slowly retracted his Spiritual Thought, reverting to the harmless-looking young man with a warm smile on his face. With that, he handed over Hall Master Hong’s letter of recommendation.

"Sent by Old Hong?" Hearing Shen Haoran’s words, Feng Li was stunned. He immediately took the letter of recommendation and read it carefully, a look of shock appearing on his face.

’He can refine a Spirit Emperor Pill, and one with a Pill Pattern at that! This boy is definitely no ordinary Sixth Grade Alchemist!’ Feng Li’s pupils contracted as he read Hall Master Hong’s description in the letter. ’The Spirit Emperor Pill is a Sixth Grade High Tier elixir. Most Sixth Grade Alchemists would find it difficult to refine, let alone create one with a Pill Pattern! This Shen Haoran is no simple character. To reach such a level at his age, he must have an expert guiding him.’

"Old Feng, this Young Friend Shen is a great gift I’m sending you. Don’t forget to thank me later!" Hall Master Hong had written at the end of the letter. Feng Li was completely baffled, having no idea what Hall Master Hong meant.

"Hall Master Feng, could we perhaps speak privately?" Shen Haoran prompted, noticing the myriad expressions flashing across Feng Li’s face as he stared at Hall Master Hong’s letter.

"Oh, yes. Young Friend Shen, please follow me!" Feng Li snapped back to his senses at Shen Haoran’s words. He then made a welcoming gesture, indicating for Shen Haoran to go upstairs.

Shen Haoran nodded and took the lead, heading upstairs with Feng Li following close behind.

"Oh, and another thing. All disciples who spoke disrespectfully to Young Friend Shen today are to be punished with gathering herbs in the Medicinal Garden. They are not permitted to leave the Medicinal Garden for half a year!" Before leaving, Feng Li added coldly to the crowd in the main hall. Shen Haoran didn’t want to embarrass him, but that didn’t mean Feng Li wouldn’t make a gesture. After all, they had offended a Sixth Grade Alchemist. Punishment was still necessary.

Far from being dissatisfied with Feng Li’s punishment, the Martial Artists in the main hall finally let out a sigh of relief. They were more than satisfied with this punishment. If Shen Haoran had sent them to the Medicine Hall Headquarters, they would all be dead for sure. Compared to that, guarding the Medicinal Garden was a stroke of incredible luck.

After receiving Feng Li’s orders, the Martial Artists in the main hall scattered in a hurry. Even though Shen Haoran had withdrawn his aura, a heavy pressure still weighed on their hearts. He had already left them with a deep-seated fear.

The Martial Artists in the main hall fled the building as if escaping. By now, Shen Haoran and Feng Li had arrived at the Hall Master’s exclusive Alchemy Room on the top floor.

"So, Young Friend Shen, what business do you have with me?" Feng Li asked. Hall Master Hong’s letter of recommendation hadn’t stated Shen Haoran’s purpose. After all, searching for Heaven and Earth Spirits was a major affair. Such a secret naturally couldn’t be written in a simple letter.

"Hall Master Feng, I won’t beat around the bush. I’ve come to you this time because I’m looking for information about Heaven and Earth Spirits," Shen Haoran said directly. He had already displayed his strength in the main hall, so he now held the initiative in the conversation.

"Information on Heaven and Earth Spirits?" Upon hearing this, Feng Li was stunned for a moment, then gave a bitter smile. "Where would I get news of Heaven and Earth Spirits? If I had any, I probably wouldn’t still be alive today!"

A look of disappointment crossed Shen Haoran’s face. Although he had anticipated this outcome, it still felt unpleasant to hear it confirmed.

"Wait, I think I just remembered something!" Feng Li suddenly exclaimed, his face flushing with excitement. He now understood what Hall Master Hong’s last sentence meant. He gazed at Shen Haoran with a fervent look and muttered, "It really is a great gift!"

Feng Li’s fiery gaze made Shen Haoran’s skin crawl, but upon hearing that he might have news about the Heaven and Earth Spirits, he quickly asked, "Hall Master Feng, you remembered something?"

"Yes, your reminder just jogged my memory. I suddenly thought of something: the Pill Emperor Competition held every five years by the Demon Race Medicine Hall Headquarters!

"The quality of the Demon Race Medicine Hall is far inferior to your Human Race’s Pill Hall. So, to ignite some passion in the younger generation of Alchemists, the Medicine Hall puts up a huge prize pool and holds a grand competition for the young Alchemists of the Demon Race. That’s the Pill Emperor Competition I mentioned. Only the most talented Alchemist can withstand the rigorous trials, seize the title of Pill Emperor, win the lavish rewards, and even be taken in as a Direct Disciple by the Medicine Hall’s Grand Hall Master!" Feng Li explained excitedly.

"What does that have to do with the Heaven and Earth Spirits?" Shen Haoran asked, confused.

"The Pill Emperor Competition happens once every five years, and each time, the Medicine Hall Headquarters offers incredibly generous rewards. And this time, the prize is one of the Heaven and Earth Spirits—the Wood Spirit Cyan Profound!" Feng Li said in a low, serious voice after taking a deep breath.

"What? The prize is the Wood Spirit Cyan Profound!" Hearing Feng Li’s words, Shen Haoran’s breathing grew ragged, and a fervent glint appeared in his eyes.

"So, if you want to obtain that Heaven and Earth Spirit, Young Friend Shen, you’ll have to participate in this Pill Emperor Competition!" Feng Li continued.

"It’s hosted by the Demon Race Medicine Hall to improve the skills of Demon Race Alchemists. Would they really let a member of the Human Race participate?" A worried look appeared on Shen Haoran’s face. If he wasn’t allowed to join, then obtaining the Heaven and Earth Spirit would be very difficult.

"Don’t worry. To inspire a competitive spirit in their younger generation, the Demon Race would be more than happy to have the Human Race participate!" Feng Li said with a light chuckle, dispelling Shen Haoran’s concerns.

"That’s good." Shen Haoran let out a long sigh of relief.

"However, for a member of the Human Race to participate, they must have a recommendation from a branch of the Medicine Hall to be eligible. Otherwise, the Medicine Hall Headquarters won’t recognize them," Feng Li continued, the fervent look in his eyes intensifying as he looked at Shen Haoran.

"Oh? In that case, I’ll have to trouble Hall Master Feng!" Shen Haoran said with a light laugh, understanding immediately upon hearing Feng Li’s words and seeing his eager expression.

"Haha, I couldn’t ask for more! I couldn’t ask for more!" Feng Li boomed with laughter when he saw that Shen Haoran had understood his meaning in a single glance. With Shen Haoran’s help, his Burning Flame City Medicine Hall might just be saved...