Heaven-Dominating Martial Emperor

Hearing this, Ye Chen lowered his head in thought.

He had received this Token for helping Liu Yuchan concoct a Peak Fourth Grade Three Corpses Soul-Returning Pill.

Although Ye Chen's true Alchemy Skill had already surpassed the Ninth Grade, his limited strength made it impossible for him to actually refine an Eighth or Ninth Grade pill. That just wasn't realistic.

Thus, after a moment of deliberation, he simply said, "When I received this Token, my Alchemy Skill was around the Fourth or Fifth Grade."

"As for now... I should be at the Sixth Grade."

He estimated that with his current strength, refining a Sixth Grade pill should be no problem.

However, at his words, not only did He Daoyun stare at him in disbelief, but Murong Dai also narrowed her eyes, her heart pounding with shock.

'Sixth Grade?'

'Does this kid even know what a Sixth Grade Alchemist represents?'

The Sixth Grade corresponds to the Divine Might Realm.

In other words, pills of the Sixth Grade could already benefit experts of the Divine Might Realm!

'Isn't Sixth Grade a bit of an exaggeration?'

'This is a disaster. If what young friend Ye Chen said isn't true, the consequences will be unthinkable!'

He Daoyun's heart hammered against his ribs—THUMP, THUMP—and his face paled. He was clearly worried about being implicated.

'He knew Ye Chen probably just wanted to show off his abilities in front of Murong Dai.'

'Maybe Ye Chen could refine First or Second, or even Second or Third Grade pills. It's understandable that he would exaggerate a little.'

'But even if you're going to exaggerate, you shouldn't claim to be Sixth Grade, right?'

'You have to understand, the top Alchemist in the Great Hong Dynasty, the number one Alchemist in the entire eastern region, Hongyu Pill Venerable, is only a Sixth Grade Alchemist!'

'Is this kid really comparing himself to the Hongyu Pill Venerable at his age?'

Even the Crimson Nether Flame Prison Carving was stunned by Ye Chen's words.

'So the Patriarch's Alchemy Skill is this terrifying? He's actually reached the Sixth Grade?'

After her initial shock, Murong Dai couldn't help but laugh. "Sixth Grade? Do you even know what you're saying?"

"What? You don't believe me?" Ye Chen asked, looking at Murong Dai with serene composure.

"HAHAHAHA! How ridiculous! Still trying to play tough in front of me?"

"Even though I'm no Alchemist, exposing you would be child's play!"

"Besides, as it happens, there's a top-tier Alchemist right here on my Cloud Mist Tower Ship."

Murong Dai sneered mockingly. "Well, that makes things simple. Why don't we just have her come and determine whether you truly possess the strength of the Sixth Grade!"

As soon as her voice faded, a figure emerged from deeper within.

Bright light cascaded down, illuminating a lovely face with bright, sparkling eyes.

It was a young girl!

The girl wore a long, emerald-green gown, with a cascade of black hair tumbling over her shoulders. Her delicate features were like a work of divine craftsmanship, beautiful beyond measure.

The moment the girl appeared, she became the center of all attention.

She parted her crimson lips, her voice as pleasant as silver bells, leaving one feeling refreshed and content.

"Who was it that just claimed to be a Sixth Grade Alchemist?"

Hearing this, Murong Dai shot Ye Chen a disdainful glance and said with a strange expression, "Hongyu Pill Venerable, your timing is perfect."

"This is the brat who was just claiming to be a Sixth Grade Alchemist!"

She pointed a casual finger at Ye Chen and added with a laugh, "I'm afraid this brat has no idea what a Sixth Grade Alchemist even is. That must be why he can spout such nonsense without batting an eye."

'Hongyu Pill Venerable!'

He Daoyun's breath hitched!

He knew a major figure had boarded the Cloud Mist Tower Ship—someone important enough to occupy the top floor of the Heaven-Class One Pavilion—but he had never seen this person before.

He never imagined it would be the Hongyu Pill Venerable who had boarded their ship!

Even the Crimson Nether Flame Prison Carving was dumbfounded.

Even though it was just a demonic beast, it too had heard of the famous Hongyu Pill Venerable.

"Hongyu Pill Venerable?"

Ye Chen's brow twitched slightly. 'Isn't that Liu Yuchan's master?'

'His master was said to be incredibly powerful, but to think such a figure is a young girl?'

'No, that can't be right!'

'An Alchemist of her grade would have long since mastered the art of preserving her youth. This girl may look lovely and cute, but she's probably an old monster who has lived for an unknown number of years!'

"You're the one who claimed to be a Sixth Grade Alchemist?"

Hongyu Pill Venerable's bright eyes shifted to him, a flicker of interest on her face.

Unlike Murong Dai, she didn't immediately voice her doubts just because Ye Chen was so young.

Her attitude was a stark contrast to Murong Dai's, which made Ye Chen feel a lot more at ease.

"Correct." Ye Chen gave a faint nod, showing no signs of reverence or awe at the arrival of the Hongyu Pill Venerable.

He considered his own Alchemy Skill to have long surpassed that of any Alchemist in the Great Hong Dynasty. Thus, he could face anyone with an air that was neither servile nor overbearing.

"Oh?"

"A Sixth Grade Alchemist this young is quite a rare sight," Hongyu Pill Venerable said with a smile.

"Venerable One, you don't... actually believe he's a Sixth Grade Alchemist, do you?" Murong Dai frowned from the side.

At this, Hongyu Pill Venerable turned back to Ye Chen and smiled. "Since Miss Mo has her doubts, I wonder if you would be willing to offer some proof, sir?"

"Proof?"

"And what do I get out of it if I do?"

"Otherwise, I'm not interested," Ye Chen said offhandedly.

"As if you have any say in whether you're 'interested' or not!" Murong Dai's expression soured. "I've always despised people like you—ignorant and unskilled, yet occupying a high position!"

"Or are you simply scared? You never had the ability to begin with but made an empty boast. Now that you're facing the Hongyu Pill Venerable, who can easily expose you, you're terrified, aren't you?"

She stared at Ye Chen coldly, her eyes dripping with contempt. "Forget about proving you're an Alchemist. If you dare to remain idle, I'll have you thrown off this Cloud Mist Tower Ship at a moment's notice. Try me if you don't believe it!"

"This..." He Daoyun shivered, shocked that Murong Dai could be so ruthless.

'We're ten thousand meters in the air right now. If they really throw Ye Chen off, with his Primordial Mansion Realm strength, he'd be severely injured from the fall, if not killed outright!'

Of course, they had no idea that the Crimson Nether Flame Prison Carving on Ye Chen was a Peak Divinity Transformation demonic beast—let alone that its true form was a giant carving.

A fall from this height would be nothing to it.

"I wasn't talking to you. Why are you butting in?"

Ye Chen frowned. He shot Murong Dai an indifferent glance before turning his attention back to the Hongyu Pill Venerable, waiting for her response.

"You!" Murong Dai's pretty face paled slightly. 'How dare this man show such an attitude in my presence? Does he have a death wish?'

Before all eyes, the Hongyu Pill Venerable simply smiled. "As for a reward, of course there is one."

"How about a Sixth Grade pill?"