Chapter 680: The Alchemy Tower

Yu Yao was arguing with an old man, giving Yang Tian a headache, but it was only natural—a divine body was no small matter.

Yang Tian slowly stood up, his gaze falling on the Great Elder, and said with a smile, "Since this senior is willing, I'll entrust it to you."

"Waah... you're trying to anger me to death!" Yu Yao's eyes widened, and she stomped her feet in fury.

Seeing this, Yang Tian spread his hands and said helplessly, "The Azurewood Divine Body is suited for alchemy. Though it's far inferior to the Fire Divine Body, your Star River Sect's techniques aren't suitable for her."

"The young friend speaks sense." The old man's face beamed with joy, and he laughed heartily. "Although my cultivation isn't very high, I guarantee this little girl will become an outstanding alchemist."

"I hope you can protect Little Tingting well, Senior. The demon race is scouring the continent for the origin of divine bodies!" At this, Yang Tian's eyes narrowed slightly as he smiled.

"Young friend, you worry too much. I can vouch for this much—I won't let her suffer the slightest harm." The Great Elder nodded solemnly.

"Little Tingting, you'll train under this senior from now on." Patting Little Tingting's head, Yang Tian smiled.

"Big brother... I..." Little Tingting pouted, but when she saw Yang Tian's slightly stern expression, she shrank her neck and said timidly, "Big brother, will I still be able to see you?"

"Of course you will. He'll come visit you often." The Great Elder chuckled, tossing out a token. "Young friend, keep this token well. If you ever wish to join the Alchemy Alliance, I'll give you a suitable status."

"Tsk, you wish..." Yu Yao, who had been sulking, rolled her eyes in displeasure.

"Keep this safe. Open this ring when you have the ability." Yang Tian slipped a void ring onto Little Tingting's finger.

The mysterious woman, who had been silent all along, now fixed her eyes, shimmering with divine radiance, on the void ring. Her beautiful pupils contracted slightly, a flicker of surprise surging within, and her gaze toward Yang Tian shifted subtly.

"Young friend, you have great boldness. I admire that." The Great Elder shook his head with a sigh, then turned and walked out.

"Big brother, you have to come see Tingting!" Little Tingting's eyes were red as she shouted at the fading figure.

His gaze resting on the now-empty space, a gentle smile curled at the corners of Yang Tian's mouth. That day would come.

Now his palm held a red-gold token, engraved with the character 'Alchemy.' The token faintly radiated a powerful aura—it was also an artifact.

"This token is one of only twenty in the entire Alliance. It's given only to outsiders who have made significant contributions. It grants a fifty percent discount at all Alchemy Alliance shops and entitles you to one request from the Alliance."

Seeing the token in Yang Tian's hand, Dan Xueyi couldn't help but lick her bright red lips and spoke with a hint of envy.

"Hmph, trading a divine body for this little thing—what a loss." Yu Yao pouted and muttered.

Hearing this, Yang Tian couldn't help but roll his eyes. As his gaze shifted, he noticed the mysterious woman had disappeared at some point.

"Such a bizarre movement technique." Yang Tian was startled. She had left without the slightest fluctuation—very strange.

"The auction will be in ten days. Don't forget to come." At this, Xuan Yuanmu rose to take his leave.

"Hmph, Ningxue, let's go." Yu Yao pulled Ningxue and stormed off, still grumbling that Yang Tian hadn't given the divine body to their Star River Sect.

"Sir, this token allows you to cultivate in the Alchemy Tower. Follow me." At this, Dan Xueyi's beautiful eyes fixed on Yang Tian, a meaningful smile flickering in them.

"Alright." Yang Tian didn't refuse. He had learned the Carefree Step, and the Carefree Valley would likely try every means to track him down.

"Hey, what's your name? Why won't you tell me?" As they walked, Dan Xueyi's delicate body leaned in slightly, her fragrant breath brushing against him as she smiled sweetly.

As the seductive voice fell, Yang Tian's fingers trembled slightly. His gaze fell on her alluring face, and he smiled faintly. "My name is Meng Tian."

"Meng Tian? You're not lying to me, are you?" Dan Xueyi's eyelashes fluttered, a mist forming in her beautiful eyes. "I won't eat you, so why lie?"

Yang Tian's hair stood on end. Looking at the woman who seemed to be in heat, he couldn't help but pout. "Why would I lie to you? We don't even know each other."

"You're clearly lying." A heart-stirring divine light leaped in her beautiful eyes, her bright red lips tempting.

"No, I'm very honest." Yang Tian shook his head, looking serious.

"Who'd believe that..." Dan Xueyi didn't believe him at all, but she wasn't entirely sure either.

As time passed, the two arrived at the base of a tower that soared into the clouds.

The fiery red tower stood towering and majestic, like a behemoth, with nine levels. Its body shimmered with brilliant divine radiance, unsettling the night.

Yang Tian's gaze moved upward, sensing that fearsome beings resided within, their auras extremely powerful.

"This is the Alchemy Tower. Each level was built with immense wealth. Alchemy here yields twice the result with half the effort." Dan Xueyi's eyes rippled with light as she smiled.

"Truly an impressive undertaking." Yang Tian nodded. He could sense a scorching heat rising from beneath the tower—a fire-gathering vent below, along with a great formation drawing in the essence of heaven and earth.

"Each alchemy chamber here requires a massive amount of blood stones to rent, but with your red-gold token, you can use them for free." Dan Xueyi said softly with a smile.

Rubbing his nose, Yang Tian's gaze fell on the upper levels. He could sense the Fire Origin stirring, drawn to the topmost floor.

Yang Tian's eyelids twitched. If it could attract the Fire Origin, the top floor was likely a rare treasure ground, possibly even housing a cluster of Fire Origin.

"Can I go up to the top floor?" Yang Tian's eyes burned with desire as he glanced at Dan Xueyi and smiled faintly.

Hearing this, a flicker of surprise crossed Dan Xueyi's beautiful eyes. As her gaze shifted, she said softly, "You have good eyesight. The top floor is the most important part of the Alchemy Tower."

"But," she changed her tone, pursing her lips, "even I can't go up there. It's a restricted area of the tower. Even my grandfather can hardly enter."

"Oh..." Scratching his head, Yang Tian was puzzled. That old man's strength was terrifying. If even he wasn't qualified, then very few in the Alchemy Alliance could enter.

Yang Tian asked in surprise, "What's so special about the top floor? Why is it guarded so tightly?"

"The Alchemy Tower was built in ancient times. At the top is a mysterious flame that can transform one's physical body and make it easier to comprehend the origins. It's a wondrous place, known as the Place of Origin."

Dan Xueyi didn't know much either. She muttered, "But to cultivate there, you have to secure one of the top ten spots. Otherwise, there's no chance."

"Oh..." Yang Tian was confused. If it made comprehending origins easier, why would the Alchemy Alliance open the tower to others?

"If they didn't, other families wouldn't let the Alliance monopolize it. So they only offer ten spots. The body-tempering effects of that mysterious flame aren't inexhaustible."

Dan Xueyi saw through Yang Tian's thoughts and said helplessly, "Even with your red-gold token, you can only cultivate up to the seventh floor."

Yang Tian nodded and walked inside. With Dan Xueyi leading the way, everyone they met was extremely respectful.

His gaze swept around. There was indeed a strange energy here—the power of origins. If he cultivated here for a long time, his chances of breaking through to quasi-emperor would greatly increase.

"No wonder it requires massive blood stones. This place is truly marvelous." Yang Tian clicked his tongue in amazement. When they reached the third floor, the origin energy had increased by a level.

"Your red-gold token only grants free cultivation for a month. Operating this formation consumes a tremendous amount of resources." Dan Xueyi smiled.

Yang Tian pouted. Just as her gaze shifted, it suddenly fell on a seventeen- or eighteen-year-old girl. Her expression instantly became interesting, and a smile crept into her eyes.