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Black Phoenix Heir

Chapter 178 — The Elite Alchemy Class · Oct 23, 2026

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151 Chapter 151 — The Curse 2026-10-23
152 Chapter 152 — Return To The Library 2026-10-23
153 Chapter 153 — The Guest 2026-10-23
154 Chapter 154 — The Spirit Accumulation Pill 2026-10-23
155 Chapter 155 — A First Success 2026-10-23
156 Chapter 156 — The Tribulation 2026-10-23
157 Chapter 157 — Defying The World Law 2026-10-23
158 Chapter 158 — New Found Strength 2026-10-23
159 Chapter 159 — Limitation 2026-10-23
160 Chapter 160 — Goodbye 2026-10-23
161 Chapter 161 — Jacob’s Grave 2026-10-23
162 Chapter 162 — The Warning 2026-10-23
163 Chapter 163 — Return 2026-10-23
164 Chapter 164 — The Interrogation 2026-10-23
165 Chapter 165 — Elder Benton 2026-10-23
166 Chapter 166 — The Watcher 2026-10-23
167 Chapter 167 — Freedom 2026-10-23
168 Chapter 168 — A Place to Call Home 2026-10-23
169 Chapter 169 — The Disguise 2026-10-23
170 Chapter 170 — Missing 2026-10-23
171 Chapter 171 — The Scent 2026-10-23
172 Chapter 172 — The Cellar 2026-10-23
173 Chapter 173 — Evil God Worshipper 2026-10-23
174 Chapter 174 — A Grateful Mother 2026-10-23
175 Chapter 175 — The Chancellor 2026-10-23
176 Chapter 176 — A Normal Day 2026-10-23
177 Chapter 177 — First Day 2026-10-23
178 Chapter 178 — The Elite Alchemy Class 2026-10-23
179 Chapter 179 — The Three Processes 2026-10-23
180 Chapter 180 — The Body Armor Potion 2026-10-23
181 Chapter 181 — Into Basement Level Five 2026-10-23
182 Chapter 182 — The Turtle Manticore 2026-10-23
183 Chapter 183 — The Manticore Boss 2026-10-23
184 Chapter 184 — Region F 2026-10-23
185 Chapter 185 — The Black Heart Fungus 2026-10-23
186 Chapter 186 — Lucky Break 2026-10-23
187 Chapter 187 — The Wolf Mask 2026-10-23
188 Chapter 188 — The Children 2026-10-23
189 Chapter 189 — From the Beginning 2026-10-23
190 Chapter 190 - 258 — The Tournament 2026-10-23
191 Chapter 191 - 190 — The Truth About Alchemy 2026-10-23
192 Chapter 192 — The First Lead 2026-10-23
193 Chapter 193 — Mortal Enemies 2026-10-23
194 Chapter 194 — The Shop Plaza 2026-10-23
195 Chapter 195 — Breaking In 2026-10-23
196 Chapter 196 — Snake Mask 2026-10-23
197 Chapter 197 — Space Witch 2026-10-23
198 Chapter 198 — Space Dragon 2026-10-23
199 Chapter 199 — Healing Pulse 2026-10-23
200 Chapter 200 — The Order 2026-10-23

Chapter 178: Chapter 178 — The Elite Alchemy Class

Chapter 178 — The Elite Alchemy Class

Victor stood quietly inside the elevator as it slowly carried him toward the second floor.

His hands rested casually at his sides, but his mind was already racing.

I wonder what the class is going to be like.

A small smile appeared on his face.

He was actually excited.

Almost everything he knew about alchemy had been self-taught.

The Library had given him access to countless books and an incredible amount of knowledge, but that wasn’t the same as having someone experienced standing beside him and teaching him directly.

He had never attended an actual alchemy class.

He had never been taught by a professional alchemist.

So the thought of finally learning from someone who practiced alchemy for a living genuinely interested him.

Will we actually make something today?

The more he thought about it, the more excited he became.

Maybe they would start with basic flame control.

Maybe they would begin with ingredients.

Or perhaps—

Please let us make something.

The elevator finally stopped.

The doors opened.

Victor stepped out.

He found himself standing in front of the same entrance to the second floor that Elder Benton had used several days earlier.

Victor paused.

He glanced at the door, then held his citizen ID against the scanner.

Beep.

The door opened.

Victor stepped through.

For a moment, he looked around.

Am I actually allowed up here?

He had spent all of his time in the lower levels of the Tower.

Now he was walking through a restricted area.

Nobody came running toward him.

Victor smiled.

”Guess I’m good.”

He pulled out his citizen ID.

A holographic map appeared above the card.

”Alchemy Class... Elite.”

Victor studied the map.

His finger moved across the holographic display.

”Oh.”

He found it.

”Straight ahead, left, then right.”

Victor put the card away and began walking.

As he moved through the hallway, he made sure the Tier One Alchemist — Class Elite badge on his robe remained clearly visible.

He didn’t want someone stopping him and asking why a random person was wandering around the second floor.

About five minutes later, Victor rounded a corner.

He stopped.

The classroom was right there.

Victor stared at the door for a moment.

His excitement returned.

Finally.

He took a slow breath.

Then reached for the handle.

The door opened.

Several people inside immediately turned toward him.

Victor froze.

There were roughly twelve people in the classroom.

That wasn’t what caught him off guard.

It was the person standing at the front.

Victor’s eyes widened.

No.

His excitement disappeared instantly.

Standing at the front of the classroom was Elder Benton.

The exact person Victor had spent the last several days trying to avoid.

Victor stared.

Why does it have to be Benton?

He had never even considered the possibility that Benton might be teaching the class.

Then Victor’s eyes shifted.

Someone else was sitting on the left side of the classroom.

Alex Graveborn.

Victor’s expression changed.

For a brief moment, something dark stirred inside him.

Six months ago, Alex had been responsible for what happened to him.

The transfer to Basement Level Five.

Team Fifteen.

The death of Jacob, who had treated Victor like family.

Victor’s eyes burned.

For a fraction of a second, killing intent leaked from his body.

Heavy.

The atmosphere around Victor seemed to change.

Benton immediately noticed.

That killing intent...

His eyes narrowed.

It wasn’t the uncontrolled rage of someone who had never killed before.

It was something else.

Something refined.

Something that belonged to someone who had survived real danger.

What exactly has this boy been through?

Victor took a slow breath.

The killing intent vanished almost immediately.

His expression returned to normal.

Alex had noticed it as well.

Their eyes met.

For a moment, genuine surprise appeared on Alex’s face.

He already knew Victor had returned.

He had heard the reports.

He knew Victor had somehow reached Spirit Gathering.

That alone had been difficult to believe.

But this?

The last place Alex expected to see Victor was inside the Elite Alchemy Class.

Victor had been a slave.

Now he was standing inside one of the most exclusive Tier One alchemy classes in the Tower.

Alex’s eyes remained on him for another moment.

Then he looked away.

His expression returned to normal.

Victor’s gaze moved across the classroom.

Then he saw someone else.

His expression immediately softened.

A genuine smile appeared on his face.

Zack.

Zack was one of the few people in the Tower Victor had genuinely considered a friend.

Before being transferred to Basement Level Five, Victor had spent a great deal of time with him.

Victor walked over.

Zack immediately stood and held out his hand.

Victor grabbed it.

The two shook hands.

For a moment, neither said anything.

Then Zack smiled.

”I’m so glad you’re okay.”

Victor laughed quietly.

”Yeah.”

He pulled out a chair and sat beside him.

”Me too.”

Zack looked at him.

”I had my father look into it. We searched everywhere we could.”

Zack’s expression became more serious.

”But you were nowhere.”

He glanced down at Victor’s wrist.

The slave bracelet was gone.

”Your bracelet always said you were alive, though.”

Victor looked at his empty wrist.

”Yeah.”

He smiled.

”A few days ago, I finally got it removed.”

Zack’s eyes widened.

”Seriously?”

Victor nodded.

”Yeah. I’m free now.”

A grin spread across Zack’s face.

Zack slapped him lightly on the shoulder.

”I’m really happy for you.”

Victor smiled.

”Thanks.”

For a few seconds, they sat quietly.

Then Zack spoke again.

”I really missed you, man.”

Victor looked at him.

”When I found out you disappeared...”

Zack shook his head.

”It was a real bummer.”

Victor’s smile softened.

”Yeah.”

”I missed you too.”

Zack looked at him.

”So where were you?”

Victor’s smile faded slightly.

He stared ahead for a moment.

”Honestly...”

He paused.

”I don’t really want to talk about it.”

Zack immediately understood.

”Yeah.”

He nodded.

”I get it.”

He didn’t push.

”Spending that long down in the caverns probably wasn’t easy.”

Victor nodded.

”Not exactly.”

Zack gave him a small smile.

”Well, you’re back now.”

Victor nodded.

”Yeah.”

Before they could continue, Benton’s voice filled the classroom.

”All right.”

Everyone became quiet.

”Class will begin in approximately five minutes.”

Benton’s gaze swept across the room.

”You should already know that I don’t play games.”

His eyes briefly stopped on Victor.

Then continued.

Victor sat quietly.

Benton’s expression remained neutral.

Then something caught his attention.

His eyes moved toward Victor’s shoulder.

Nala was completely relaxed.

Benton’s expression remained stoic.

But internally, his attention sharpened.

That’s a Firebird.

Firebirds were rare.

They were considered sacred alchemical beasts by many alchemists.

And this one was sitting comfortably on Victor’s shoulder.

Benton studied her carefully.

Then he sensed her cultivation.

His eyes narrowed.

Beast Soldier.

Victor had returned from Region G after six months.

He had somehow reached Spirit Gathering.

And now he had a Beast Soldier Firebird following him around like a pet.

Benton stared at Victor.

Who exactly are you?

For several seconds, his attention remained fixed on Nala.

Then—

Click.

The classroom door opened.

Someone else entered.

Benton’s attention immediately shifted toward the newcomer.

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