The Huan League's headquarters are located within the Gamma Empire. As the Empire's most powerful force, the League has grown significantly since last year, now occupying nearly one-third of the central imperial region—its various subordinate departments clearly organized and steadily building an increasingly formidable strength. The Dan Tang is located near the heart of the imperial capital, and every day hosts pharmacists from various regions of the empire. Today, it has essentially become the largest marketplace for pharmacists, where rare herbs and unusual prescriptions are constantly on display. After all, within the vast territory of the Gamma Empire, many remote mountainous regions still harbor valuable resources—some discovered by chance, and if they prove unsuitable, these individuals naturally bring them to exchange. Moreover, due to the ongoing war with the three major empires, the reputations of both the Gamma Empire and the Flame Alliance have spread throughout the northwest region. Combined with new policies introduced by the empire, an increasing number of people from other empires have begun making the journey to this once relatively isolated nation, resulting in a remarkable surge in the Gamma Empire's prosperity. Consequently, the Dan Tang of the Flame Alliance today is far more vibrant and bustling than its predecessor, the Pharmacists' Guild. Unlike the bustling trading hall of Dan Tang, deep within lies a series of serene and quiet pharmacies, dedicated specifically to the herbal medicine preparation of the Yan Alliance's pharmacists. Outside each pharmacy, a man and a woman stand on duty as attendants, promptly handling any messages or minor tasks requested by the pharmacists. At the heart of this pharmacy complex, there are several specially constructed pharmacies made from rare purple rock, a material known for its exceptional ability to seal and retain temperature—making it ideal for pharmacy construction. However, due to the scarcity of this material, few pharmacists are able to establish such pharmacies independently. Nevertheless, given the Yan Alliance's current financial strength, constructing a few high-grade pharmacies is entirely feasible. These advanced pharmaceutical rooms are accessible only to certain senior pharmacists within the Ancestral Hall who have attained fourth-rank or higher qualifications. Ordinary pharmacists can only utilize the more peripheral, standard rooms. Although this hierarchical division initially sparked some minor dissatisfaction among pharmacists, over time, as they adapted to it, most began to view it as a motivating factor—dedicating themselves diligently to refining their pharmaceutical skills, hoping one day to gain access to the benefits of these superior rooms themselves. At the very heart of the advanced pharmaceutical rooms stands a particularly deep violet-colored room. Only Xiao Yan, Fang Ma, and a few pharmacists who have reached the fifth rank are granted access to this space. Generally considered a sanctuary of the Ancestral Hall, this area is strictly off-limits to ordinary individuals or pharmacists. Within this particularly well-defended apothecary, a rich and pervasive fragrance of medicinal herbs drifts continuously, transforming into patches of mist of varying hues that drift throughout the room. At the center stands a stone platform, upon which several large cauldrons are arranged. Inside these cauldrons, flames burn fiercely, radiating intense heat that permeates the entire chamber, warming it as if it were an oven. Around the platform, several figures stand in attentive posture, their gazes solemnly fixed upon the cauldrons. As their hand seals shift, the flames within the cauldrons respond obediently, rising and swirling, revealing the various materials being transformed and refined within. "Heh, the method of collaborative refinement that the Grand Master has proposed truly proves quite effective. The 'Life-Consuming Pill' was originally quite difficult for these five-rank alchemists to produce successfully on their own. But now, with them working together, the success rate has significantly improved. When they eventually grow even more synchronized, the success rate will likely rise further, and the production speed of the 'Life-Consuming Pill' will also accelerate considerably," said Fama, smiling warmly at the herbs swirling within the several cauldrons, and giving a slight nod to Xiao Yan beside him. Of course, with the strength of a fifth-rank alchemist, producing the "Sheng-Shi Pill" demands substantial resources—success in a single attempt is naturally difficult. Therefore, within this alchemy chamber, there are two shifts of six fifth-rank alchemists on standby, rotating through their duties so that they can sustain their efforts over time. However, such smooth transitions between shifts require an exceptionally high level of coordination, and no doubt countless medicinal materials have been lost in the process. "We'll strive to improve our crafting speed, and if I or Elder Fahu have any spare time, we'll personally oversee the process. However, I won't stay in the In Flame Alliance for long—perhaps after a while, I'll have to depart. At that point, everything will fall solely upon Elder Fahu and the others. Should any news come from Xiao Yi, I'll certainly rush over then, leaving the affairs of the Galma Empire to my elder brother, Elder Hai, and the other elders. Moreover, I won't remain stagnant in Galma Empire indefinitely. The Dragon Qi Continent is vast, with countless powerful individuals. Compared to establishing a faction, I prefer to travel across the continent, gaining strength through experience and exploration. If it weren't for the need to protect the power of the Xiao family, I wouldn't have invested so much effort in founding the In Flame Alliance. Currently, Galma Empire is no longer providing significant benefits for my personal growth—only by looking beyond it and embracing the broader Dragon Qi Continent can I achieve the most rapid advancement in my own strength." And rescuing the Elder Medic, his father, as well as going to search for Xun'er—all of these required strong capabilities as a foundation, making them achievable. Thus, currently, Xiao Yan harbors an inexplicable yearning for strength. Now, he can only swiftly settle the major matters of the Yan Alliance before he can finally leave. In his heart, he feels an inexplicable anticipation toward this realm of powerful warriors. Hearing the name, Xiao Yan slightly furrowed his brows before nodding. "Ancient He's alchemy techniques are indeed unquestionable. But given my relationship with him, I wonder if it would be all that likely for him to come and assist me?" "Ah, though the Grand Marshal and Ancient He have had a slight disagreement, neither of you is someone with petty grievances—so they're not truly enemies. Ancient He is a bit proud, but I believe it's quite possible for him to join the Herbs Hall and lend his support." Fang Ma smiled. "Does Elder Fang have a way?" Xiao Yan asked in surprise. Naturally, he knew Ancient He was a particularly talented alchemist. Yet precisely because of his exceptional talent, it had proven difficult to bring him under his wing—someone like that wouldn't easily settle for being subordinate. If he could indeed be persuaded to join the Herbs Hall, then Xiao Yan would feel completely at ease in leaving. "Master, do you know that on the Continent of Qi, there exists a free organization highly esteemed by countless alchemists, known as the 'Dan Tower'?" Fang Ma smiled. "The Dan Tower?" Hearing the name, Xiao Yan's brow furrowed slightly. Though it felt somewhat familiar, he couldn't quite recall the specific details. "The Dan Tower is a free organization established by alchemists across the continent. It has existed for a long time, even creating its own alchemical hierarchy. Though the organization may appear somewhat loose, its reputation is truly formidable—few power groups on the entire Qi Continent would willingly challenge it." "Nevertheless, despite its external looseness, the Dan Tower maintains a core of elite members—all of whom are renowned alchemical masters across the continent. Ancient He's aspiration is simply to join the Dan Tower and pursue cultivation there." "Fa Ma smiled lightly, "However, to enter the 'Dantai' for cultivation, one needs a strong, well-established group of alchemists to jointly recommend. Back then, I myself sought out the Alchemist Guild for such a recommendation. While our Guild's standing in the Gamma Empire was solid, it was hardly enough to gain recognition across the entire continent. Few would even pay attention. As a result, we simply didn't possess the qualification for the Dantai's recommendation, and thus, I had to decline. "Now, the Dantai shows far greater potential than the Alchemist Guild. I believe they will soon achieve that level of recognition. If the Grand Marshal visits the ancient river to discuss this matter with Guo He, I'm certain he will agree to join the Dantai." Hearing this, Xiao Yan stroked his chin, his gaze sweeping over the five-star alchemists drenched in sweat. After a moment, he gave a slight nod. "Hmm... worth a try."