Reborn as Huo Yuhao, but also in Battle Through the Heavens

Chapter 171 Declaring War from Afar

Chapter 171 Declaring War from Afar

A playful smile suddenly appeared on Huo Yuhao's lips as he looked towards the Alchemist Guild headquarters: "He not only found out—but he's also congratulating you."

"Huh?" Xiao Yan and Hai Bodong were both taken aback.

Huo Yuhao didn't explain, but simply raised his chin, gesturing for the two to look in the direction of the Alchemist Guild.

At that very moment—

boom!!!

A dazzling beam of light, thicker and more refined than the one Xiao Yan had shone during the day, with an even more vast energy fluctuation, suddenly shot into the sky from the headquarters of the Alchemist Guild!

The beam of light pierced the sky, instantly tearing apart the sunset and illuminating a large part of the sky as if it were daytime! The medicinal fragrance and energy ripples contained within it slowly dissipated after a long time!

"Ouch!" Hai Bodong immediately jumped off the small chair, almost spilling his juice, his little face showing an excited expression as if he feared the world was not chaotic enough.

"That kid Guhe is trying to outdo you! This is blatant provocation, a declaration of war! Can you tolerate this?"

Huo Yuhao nodded in agreement, adding, "Judging from the range of the fragrance and energy ripples, the quality of Senior Gu He's pill is probably much higher than the one you refined this afternoon, Xiao Yan."

As Xiao Yan gazed at the gradually dissipating pillar of light in the direction of the Alchemist Guild, he showed no sign of frustration; instead, his eyes blazed with fierce fighting spirit!

He slammed his hand on the railing and laughed loudly, "Hahaha! Good! Since Brother Guhe is in such high spirits, how could I not keep him company to the end!"

Before he finished speaking, Xiao Yan's figure flashed and he appeared on the dome of the tallest building in the Mittel Auction House!

The night wind whipped his robes, making them flutter loudly. With a wave of his hand, a heavy, ancient-looking medicine cauldron, exuding a powerful aura, crashed onto the roof!

"Hai Bodong!" Xiao Yan's voice was filled with fervent fighting spirit: "Prepare the medicinal herbs for me!"

Hai Bodong excitedly waved his little fists, his smile almost reaching his ears: "Haha! This is more fun! Beat that brat Guhe down and steal his title of 'Pill King'! I, Mittel, have plenty of medicinal herbs!"

Alchemists Guild.

The energy ripples subsided slowly. Gu He gently cupped his palm, and carefully placed a pill the size of a longan, perfectly round, and surrounded by a cyan aura, into a jade bottle. Several mysterious pill patterns were faintly visible on the surface of the pill.

"Excellent! Excellent! Excellent!" Fa Ma, the president of the Alchemist Guild, clapped his hands and laughed, his eyes full of approval. "The pill's patterns are solid, and its aura is contained. This Spirit-Boosting Pill has reached the top-grade level! Master Gu He will soon become a seventh-grade alchemist, won't he?"

Gu He didn't show much pride on his face. He stood up, bowed to Fa Ma, and said in a calm voice, "President Fa Ma is too kind. Gu He is still far from being worthy of such praise."

His gaze swept over the jade bottle, carrying a hint of barely perceptible weariness.

The two exchanged a few more words about the details of the elixir's preparation and the blending of medicinal herbs. Fa Ma then changed the subject, his expression becoming more serious: "By the way, I just returned from the royal banquet. That girl Yao Ye let slip that the royal family intends to wage war against the Chuyun Empire."

Guhe's brows furrowed almost imperceptibly.

Fama continued, "They hope our guild can provide support. Moreover," he looked at Furukawa, "the royal family has specifically requested that you become an honored elder."

"Offering to the elders?" Gu He was silent for a moment, then slowly shook his head: "Guild Master, it's best for us alchemists to stay out of this kind of thing."

Gu He paused, gazing at the distant horizon outside the window, a hint of longing in his eyes: "Moreover, after Sect Master Yun's wedding, I plan to set off for the Central State Pill Tower."

The Imperial Palace of the Gama Empire.

The banquet had just ended. Princess Yaoye of the Gama Empire walked briskly across the courtyard and stopped in front of a quiet room.

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"Great-grandfather? Are you still cultivating?" Yao Ye's voice softened.

The door to the quiet room slid open silently. The purple-haired old man, who was sitting cross-legged on the futon, slowly opened his eyes. A glint of light flashed in his eyes, which then returned to their deep depths.

"Night has come. What's the result? Which company is willing to place a bet?"

Tianye entered the quiet room, briefly organized the results, and then reported to his superior: "Among the major families serving in the military, the Mu family..."

The Nalan family and others have all clearly stated their willingness to cooperate in sending troops.

"The Mittel family's attitude is ambiguous, only promising to provide financial support. As for the Alchemists' Guild, President Fama said that further discussions are needed."

Jia Xingtian nodded expressionlessly: "These are all within expectations."

Yao Ye's face showed a strange expression: "The most surprising thing is the Yunlan Sect."

"Oh?" Jia Xingtian raised an eyebrow, his voice laced with mockery. "Those arrogant fools, they actually dared to 'condescend' to attend this banquet? Who is it?"

"It's Yun Ling, the Grand Elder of the Yunlan Sect." Yao Ye's speech quickened slightly. "What's even stranger is that Yun Ling explicitly stated his willingness to fully support this military operation!"

"Full support?" A glint flashed in Jia Xingtian's eyes, then his gaze darkened. "Hmph, it seems they want to take this opportunity to extend their reach further and grab a bigger slice of the pie, especially since that guy Yunshan broke through without a word."

Jia Xingtian tapped his fingers on his knee, as if remembering something troubling him. He clenched his fist tightly, his tone unusually resentful: "That bastard Hai Bodong! We've known each other for so many years! Since he returned to the Mittel Auction House, he hasn't seen me even once!"

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Yao Ye's lips curled into a mischievous smile as he whispered, "Great-grandfather, according to the guards, Senior Hai Bodong—"

It seems there's a "minor problem" with her health, turning into—

boom-!!!

Before the words were finished, a powerful energy surge, like an invisible tsunami, suddenly swept in from the direction of the Alchemist Guild. The strength of this surge was so great that even from a great distance, the windows vibrated and hummed!

Jia Xingtian and Yao Ye both changed color at the same time, their gazes piercing through the window like lightning, heading towards the source of the energy burst!

"This is... a sixth-grade pill?" Yao Ye exclaimed in surprise, her eyes filled with astonishment.

Jia Xingtian slowly rose, his aura surging. He gazed at the gradually dissipating energy glow above the Alchemist Guild, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes: "It's Gu He. This fluctuation—it seems his alchemy skills have improved again."

Tianye quickly added, "Intelligence indicates that Master Guhe had a falling out with the Yunlan Sect some time ago. He should have resigned from his position as an elder of the Yunlan Sect."

"Master Furukawa has been residing at the Alchemist's Guild recently. I have sent an envoy there in the hope of persuading him to accept the position of royal retainer."

"An envoy?" Jia Xingtian frowned, then decisively shook his head. "No. I'll go myself!"

Before he finished speaking, a surge of powerful battle qi erupted from Jia Xingtian's body, instantly condensing into a pair of earth-yellow battle qi wings behind him!

With a deep, booming sound, Jia Xingtian's figure soared into the sky, speeding towards the Alchemist Guild!

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