Wang Yan knew that Li Rendan had more to say, so he patiently waited for him to continue.
"The path of alchemy is divided into four realms, but each realm is further divided into nine realms. The first realm is the lowest, and the ninth realm is the highest."
"Many alchemists are stuck in the second realm, unable to take another step forward."
"For those who are naturally talented and are naturally interested in alchemy, they can only step into the third realm and never become one of the best of the nine realms."
"As for the realm of alchemy, not to mention the ninth realm, even the number of alchemists who step into this realm is few and far between. At least, I have never heard of anyone in my lifetime."
Then, Li Rendan's voice rose again after a moment of silence. "Lucky young man, I can see that you have a natural affinity for fire."
"To be able to reach the ninth level with only the Astral Shield, it is enough to prove your talent. How rare."
"Therefore, I hope to see you again at the top of the Tower of the King of Alchemy. Work hard …"
Though he had a stomach full of questions, Wang Yan didn't voice them out. Because he knew that even if he did, Li Rendan wouldn't give him an answer.
Unless he can pass all 12 levels and successfully reach the top of the Tower of the King of Alchemy.
Lifting his eyes, the sea of purple flames resembled the purple lightning in the sky. Though it was motionless, it was emitting an unparalleled amount of energy.
Like a slowly flowing pool of purple lightning, if a mortal were to approach it, they would be killed!
In a split second, Wang Yan's dantian once again sped up. His Astral Energy rushed out like a flood and flooded his meridians, limbs, and bones.
The Astral Shield that was supported by 80% of his Astral Energy, though it wasn't as sturdy as when Wang Yan used his full strength, it was still much better than before.
In the next second, Wang Yan took a step forward and walked into the sea of purple flames.
In a split second, the sea of purple flames that was previously motionless began to rampage!
Like a ferocious beast that had been provoked, it began to unleash its own unique ferocious energy.
The purple flames continued to linger and shoot up into the sky like angry dragons, roaring towards Wang Yan.
Every time the purple flames struck, Wang Yan's protective starlight shield would tremble unceasingly.
Even so, the Starlight Barrier that protected him didn't show any signs of collapsing.
Wang Yan took a step forward, traversing ten feet, and instantly arrived at the center of the sea of purple flames.
In a split second, the astonishing scorching heat wave rushed toward him. It seemed to have passed through the protective starlight shield and was about to melt Wang Yan alive!
"Such a domineering flame!"
Shocked, Wang Yan operated his Dantian again and increased his astral power.
Ninety percent of the special stars stored in the Taiji Yin-Yang Dantian had already appeared, and the protective starlight barrier shone with an unprecedented radiance.
Although it was not dazzling, it was like a cold star in a cold night, inextinguishable.
Wang Yan took another step forward and was only one step away from the entrance of the tenth floor.
When Wang Yan sensed that there was nothing wrong with the protective starlight shield, and that the scorching heat wave did not penetrate his shield again, he heaved a sigh of relief as if a heavy burden had been lifted from his shoulders.
The situation before him was still under his control. To put it bluntly, it was still within his capabilities.
Even if he used 120 percent of his strength and activated the protective starlight shield, he would not be able to stop the corrosion of the flames.
If that was the case, then the inheritance of the King of Alchemy was not fated to be with him, and he would not be able to leave the Valley of Alchemy alive!
Thinking about it, Wang Yan took another step forward, and his frail silhouette disappeared into the sea of purple flames.
…
"Welcome to the tenth floor of the King of Alchemy Tower, lucky young man. You were able to pass the first nine floors and arrive here, not because of your luck, but because of your capabilities."
"However, the flames on the tenth floor are no longer seven colored flames. Although they are bound by the natural laws, they are the flames that I have nurtured throughout my life."
"The flames here are called the Flames of Illusion, they are …"
"Elder King of Alchemy, if I may be so bold as to ask, didn't I already pass the Flames of Illusion?
Why … "
"Noisy!"
Before Wang Yan could finish his sentence, Li Rendan's voice, like thunder, rumbled through the air.
The shock made Wang Yan's mind roar, like a storm of sound waves.
"How can a mere Illusory Flame be compared to the Illusory Flame transformed from my Natal Soul Flame?!"
"Young man, to tell you the truth, from the tenth floor onwards, the flames are no longer the natural laws of nature, they are the flames of my own life."
"The name of this floor is the Flames of Illusion. Not only can it burn away all emotions, but it is also three times more powerful than the Flames of Alchemy."
"The eleventh floor is the Flame of Life. It is the result of me burning away all my energy. It is three times more powerful than the Flames of Illusion."
"The twelfth floor is the Flame of the Soul. It is the result of my soul before I died. It is three times more powerful than the Flames of Illusion."
At this point, Li Rendan seemed to be very proud of himself. There was a hint of arrogance in his voice.
Wang Yan, on the other hand, was extremely shocked. His dark eyes revealed a never before seen seriousness.
The ninth floor's purple flame had required him to use 90% of his Astral Strength. The tenth floor was made from Li Rendan's Flames of Illusion.
Its power was three times more powerful than the ninth floor's purple flame. It was translucent and ethereal.
At first glance, it did not have the shape of a flame or the power of a flame. It was ordinary and not worth mentioning.
However, Wang Yan believed that once he stepped into the Flames of Illusion, he would have to give it his all!
"Senior Alchemist, I still have the same request. If I cannot pass the twelfth floor, can you let me leave the Valley of Elixirs safely?"
"Young man, I have lived for hundreds of years and I have spent my life fighting against God. In the end, I only got four words. Do you know what they are?"
Suppressing the roar in his brain, Wang Yan shook his head. "I am stupid. I have never guessed it."
"Wishful thinking."
At once, Wang Yan's face changed color. Though he knew that Li Rendan was not a kind person, he didn't expect him to be so stubborn.
If he couldn't pass the twelfth floor, he would have to stay in the Valley of Elixirs for the rest of his life.
"If that's the case, then I will try my best."
Then, Wang Yan no longer hesitated. He stepped forward and his Energy Core was activated to the maximum.
The combination of demonic energy and Astral Strength created a new kind of energy that filled his meridians and limbs.
This made Wang Yan's robe flutter in the wind. His body was making muffled noises.
This was a sign that his Energy Core had been activated to the maximum.
In the next second, Wang Yan stepped forward with his right foot and his left foot followed. He did not step on the same spot, but to the left and right.
This strange movement was the Swimming Steps that Wang Yan hadn't used for a long time!
Combined with his Energy Core, he had reached heaven in one step and entered the netherworld in one step.
He had perfectly demonstrated the two artistic conceptions of speed and imperceptibility!