Battle Through the Heavens Prequel – The Legend of Yao Lao

This is the Dou Qi world, where the strong are respected and the weak are despised. The Yao clan is one of the eight ancient clans with a Dou Di’s blood in their veins, and it is a holy land for alchemists. Follow Yao Chen, Xiao Yan’s teacher, as he goes from his low position in the Yao clan to standing at the summit of the Dou Qi continent.

Located on the edge of the Dou Qi continent was the Yao clan descended from an ancient Dou Di. Not only was this place isolated from the Central Plains, it was also a breeding ground for poisonous insects and vicious beasts. But with the Yao clan’s incredible strength and their exquisite alchemy, it became a holy land that was worshiped by alchemists. Born in a weak branch family, orphaned by his father at a young age, treated with indifference by the clan, and banished from the clan for false charges when he tried to display his talent. He experienced all kinds of trials and adventures, in the end gaining the title of the Central Plain’s mainland number one alchemist. But because of his apprentice’s betrayal, not even his bones remained…

How did Yao Chen go from a youngster in a weak branch of the Yao clan manage to reverse his fate to become the mainland’s number one alchemist?
What kind of encounters did he have after being banished from the Yao clan?
From a lowly trash to the top of the mainland, just how many secrets are still hidden in Saint Yao’s story?

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