Heaven-Dominating Martial Emperor

This wasn't really about proving anything.

It was simply for the rewards that came after.

Ye Chen flicked his finger, and a cluster of blood-red flames instantly burst forth from the tip.

A scorching heat enveloped the area, making the entire room feel as if it were being baked by magma.

The Crimson Nether Flame Prison Carving had the strongest reaction.

It was this very blood-red Flame that had intimidated it in the past.

Now, seeing this Flame appear on Ye Chen's hand once more, it let out a strange squawk and scrambled to a corner of the room, its body trembling as it stared at Ye Chen.

Its eyes, as brilliant as rubies, were filled with terror.

"What are you afraid of?"

"I'm not going to use it on you."

Ye Chen was a little exasperated watching the Crimson Nether Flame Prison Carving tremble uncontrollably.

This beast's true form was so incredibly imposing.

Yet, in the presence of the Red Lotus Karma Fire, it was scared nearly out of its wits.

'Oh, whatever.'

Seeing that the Crimson Nether Flame Prison Carving hadn't changed, Ye Chen flicked his finger again, sending a streak of light toward the beast's head.

"No!"

The Crimson Nether Flame Prison Carving's body jolted. Still consumed by terror, it had no idea what Ye Chen had just done to it.

But a moment later, it froze. The streak of light had transformed into a massive stream of information, surging through its mind.

"This is…"

"A transformation technique?!"

Its eyes widened in delighted surprise, its attention completely captured.

It had been stuck at the peak of the Divinity Transformation Realm for a long time. Though only a step away from the Divine Might Realm, it had been unable to cross that threshold.

Without transforming into a human, it couldn't perceive the Laws of the world, comprehend the mysteries of the Great Dao, and thus couldn't even begin to cultivate the power of Divine Might.

Thus, if it could successfully transform, it could almost immediately step into the Divine Might Realm!

Seeing the Crimson Nether Flame Prison Carving's attention captivated by the transformation technique, Ye Chen did his best to suppress the might of the Red Lotus Karma Fire.

Only then did the Crimson Nether Flame Prison Carving cease to be affected.

'Next, I need to start refining the Sixth Grade Realm-Breaking Pill.'

'If I use the Chaos Suppressing Cauldron, I'll end up with a Sixth Grade Realm-Breaking Pill at the level of a Pseudo-Immortal Pill. That would shake the world and might even cause great turmoil.'

'Better not to use the Chaos Suppressing Cauldron.'

Ultimately, to avoid unnecessary complications, Ye Chen decided to use the alchemy cauldron already prepared in the room.

Soon, he was completely immersed in the process of Alchemy.

Although Ye Chen's Alchemy Skill had long since surpassed the Sixth Grade, this was still his first time refining a Sixth Grade pill.

He still needed to take it somewhat seriously.

...

Half an hour passed.

The fragrance of tea lingered in the main hall. Murong Dai and the Hongyu Pill Venerable were seated around a tea table, each sipping their brew.

He Daoyun, an Elder of the Treasure Gathering Chamber of Commerce, stood anxiously to the side, looking utterly cautious.

He couldn't help it; his entire future was tied to Ye Chen's Alchemy.

If Ye Chen turned out to be nothing more than an ignorant, unskilled heir and was punished by Murong Dai, he would very likely be caught in the crossfire.

He might even lose his position as an Elder!

That was an outcome He Daoyun was desperate to avoid!

"Pill Venerable, do you think that kid can really refine a Sixth Grade pill?"

Murong Dai slowly set down her teacup, a gentle smile on her face.

"It's hard to say. Alchemy Skill isn't something one can judge by appearances alone."

"However, there is certainly something profound about him."

The Hongyu Pill Venerable replied with a faint smile.

"Profound?"

"What do you mean by that, Pill Venerable?"

Murong Dai furrowed her delicate brows.

"Miss Mo, did you not notice?"

"That bird on the young gentleman's shoulder is quite miraculous. I suspect it's a beast of extraordinary origin."

The Hongyu Pill Venerable continued thoughtfully, "From what I've observed, the beast's strength far surpasses that of the young gentleman."

"As you know, Miss Mo, beasts are ferocious by nature. They live in deep forests and mountain gorges, and they always abide by the law of the jungle."

"Making a beast far more powerful than yourself submit to you is no ordinary feat."

Hearing this, He Daoyun, who stood to the side, showed a flicker of emotion and immediately pricked up his ears.

Murong Dai, however, merely raised a delicate eyebrow.

'Even when a beast submits, it's usually to a human Cultivator stronger than itself.'

'But even so, that doesn't mean Ye Chen's methods are anything special.'

'After all, in my eyes, Ye Chen is just some rich kid coasting on his family's power!'

"That may be true, but the beast hasn't necessarily submitted to *him*."

"Perhaps it submitted to his family, not him."

Murong Dai slowly voiced her conjecture.

"Hmm, what you say makes sense, Miss Mo."

The Hongyu Pill Venerable gave a noncommittal smile.

"I just wonder how long that kid plans on hiding in there."

"You think he'll just hide in there and never come out?"

Murong Dai couldn't help but laugh mockingly.

Yet, the moment the words left her mouth, a set of clear footsteps echoed from the end of the corridor.

Startled, everyone turned to look.

A young man was striding toward the hall, a pill box in his hand.

A bird with feathers as brilliant as blazing fire stood on his shoulder, and a faint smile played on his lips.

It was Ye Chen!

The Crimson Nether Flame Prison Carving, however, looked rather sullen.

Ye Chen had given it the transformation technique, but only a portion of it—not even a third.

As for the rest, Ye Chen had said he would decide when to give it based on the beast's performance.

Therefore, the Crimson Nether Flame Prison Carving was practically dying to impress Ye Chen and earn some merit.

That was the only way to get the complete transformation technique sooner!

"You've… already finished the pill?"

Murong Dai rose to her feet, eyeing Ye Chen with suspicion.

"That's right. The Sixth Grade Realm-Breaking Pill you wanted is ready."

Ye Chen gave a faint nod, confirming it.

This sent a shock through everyone present.

'How much time had even passed?'

'He'd refined a Sixth Grade pill in just half an hour?'

'An Alchemy Skill like that... it was probably catching up to the Hongyu Pill Venerable herself!'

The Hongyu Pill Venerable's beautiful eyes shone brightly. She smiled and said, "May I have a look, young gentleman?"

Murong Dai was clearly unconvinced.

She stood beside the Hongyu Pill Venerable with her arms crossed, waiting to see what sort of rubbish Ye Chen would present.

He Daoyun also leaned in, his face full of anticipation.

'It was unlikely Ye Chen was really a Sixth Grade Alchemist.'

'But what if? What if... he really was?!!'

Under their collective gaze, Ye Chen smiled nonchalantly. He raised the pill box in his hand and slowly opened it.

"Well then, please take a look."

A light as brilliant and dazzling as the Milky Way streaked across the hall. Then, a lustrous, perfectly round, and full-bodied pill appeared before them.