Chapter 538: Chapter 537: Raising Eyebrows and Sighing in Relief
Ti passed very quickly and so alchemists, who were faster at alchemy, finished their concoctions.
At the sa ti, several alchemists made mistakes in the process, resulting in direct failure and elimination.
Thus, an hour later, everyone stopped their alchemy simultaneously, standing aside.
anwhile, Alchemist Feique shouted, “Begin the pill examination and determine the ranking.”
In an instant, the divine thoughts of nurous alchemists above the Divine Realm on the high platform scattered out, covering each of the spirit pills.
In a short ti, everyone had a clear judgnt regarding the quantity and grade of the spirit pills concocted by the alchemists below the stage.
“Ma Zhen from the Qingxu Sect, ten pills completed, seven Second-grade Super-tier, three Second-grade High-tier, ought to be first place. Does anyone have any objections?”
Soon, the voice of True Monarch Feique rang out.
Wan Zhen’s complexion imdiately changed, looking very displeased.
However, the number and grade of the Awakening Pills concocted by the other party were clearly placed on the table beside the pill furnace without any movent. In front of so many Third-Grade and Fourth-Grade Alchemists, there was certainly no fraud involved; it was indeed higher than anyone else present. *Even if his heart was unwilling, he dared not argue.*
Beside him, the faces of True Buddha Kuchan and Shini True Buddha also showed expressions of astonishnt.
*Truly unexpected, Qingxu Sect, which had always been at the bottom of the Four Great Immortal Sects for years, had soone who seized first place in the competition this ti.*
“This Ma Zhen is Elder Bai’s registered disciple. I rember that half a year ago, he was only a Second-grade Middle-Tier Alchemist, yet he’s improved so quickly.”
Dongfang Ming, sitting next to Bai Ziyue, grinned almost from ear to ear, speaking with feigned sentint.
Faced with this, the others imdiately turned a look of surprise towards Bai Ziyue.
To advance from a Second-grade Middle-Tier Alchemist to a Second-grade High-tier Alchemist within half a year was nothing special; perhaps the person was just at the threshold of breaking to the next tier.
But for soone to have just beco a Second-grade High-tier Alchemist within half a year and already concoct Second-grade Super-tier Spirit Pills, surpassing all others to take first place among all the Second-grade Alchemists, *that was truly astonishing.*
Particularly since Dongfang Ming intentionally pointed this out at this mont, the significance was entirely different.
If they recalled correctly, Bai Ziyue hadn’t joined the Qingxu Sect for very long, less than a year?
If Ma Zhen’s remarkable progress was due to Bai Ziyue… then they’d have to reevaluate Bai Ziyue.
Bai Ziyue remained calm and said nothing.
“Qingxu Sect’s Wu Qingfeng, ten pills completed, five Second-grade Super-tier Spirit Pills, five Second-grade High-tier Spirit Pills, judged as second place. Does anyone have any objections?”
Then, True Monarch Feique spoke again.
Again, naturally, no one dared to raise an objection.
However, in everyone’s hearts, whispers began to arise. The Qingxu Sect taking the top two places was sothing never before seen.
Particularly this Wu Qingfeng, who was still wearing the attire of a Second-grade Middle-Tier Alchemist, stood out especially among the crowd of Second-grade High-tier Alchemists.
Making the others around him feel a wave of sha.
Especially Alchemist Wan Zhen from the Thunder Sect, whose face flushed with embarrassnt.
Earlier, he had mocked the Qingxu Sect, where Bai Ziyue was, for sending a Second-grade Middle-Tier Alchemist to participate in the alchemy. Yet, the very sa Second-grade Middle-Tier Alchemist he had spoken of had directly surpassed all ten of his Thunder Sect’s Second-grade High-tier Alchemists…
*It was as if an invisible slap had struck his face, causing him to feel a sharp pain.*
“This Wu Qingfeng is also a registered disciple under Elder Bai, and his progress was even faster than Ma Zhen.
Half a year ago he was only a Second-grade Initial-Stage Alchemist, but by the ti of this competition, he had already reached the strength of a Second-grade High-tier Alchemist. He just hadn’t participated in the assessnt yet.”
Once again, Dongfang Ming tily opened his mouth to speak.
Instantly, everyone’s expressions changed again.
If earlier, Ma Zhen could have been a coincidence, with Wu Qingfeng considered, it was no longer a coincidence.
“Third place, Zuo Fang from the Qingxu Sect.”
As these words exited his mouth, the faces of countless people beca extraordinarily vivid.
*Would this never end?*
“This Zuo Fang isn’t one of Alchemist Bai’s disciples, is he?”
Alchemist Kuchan couldn’t help but ask.
“Not this one. Zuo Fang is a registered disciple of our Hall Master Dan Chen.
However, his significant improvent has so connection to our Elder Bai.
You might have heard that our Elder Bai created the ‘Kunlun Pill Scripture.’ Both Ma Zhen, Wu Qingfeng, and even Zuo Fang have made such notable progress because they practiced Bai Ziyue’s Kunlun Pill Scripture.”
Dongfang Ming said boastfully.
This ti,
Dongfang Ming felt just one thing.
That was satisfaction!
Truly satisfying!
All the previous repression, ridicule, and humiliation, the frustration, were returned in full, causing him to be so excited that he almost trembled all over.
*It was extrely satisfying!*
Dongfang Ming felt imnse gratitude.
Grateful for the appearance of Bai Ziyue.
Only then could the Danbao Hall of the Qingxu Sect rise again, holding their head high before the Four Great Immortal Sects and various major sects of the Cloud-piercing Mountain Range.
The surrounding disciples of the Qingxu Sect also looked proud.
“Fourth place, Gu Tiandu from the Qingxu Sect.”
This ti, even True Monarch Feique’s face was full of surprise and helplessness.
*Conflicted in heart.*
This ti, the Qingxu Sect truly soared to great heights.
The Four Great Immortal Sects, Nine Second-tier Sects, dozens of third and fourth-tier sects, all beca the backdrop for the Qingxu Sect.
Luckily, the fifth, sixth, and seventh places were not disciples of the Qingxu Sect. They were taken by disciples from the Taiyi Immortal Sect, the Great Buddha Sect, and one second-tier sect. But the eighth and ninth places were again disciples of the Qingxu Sect, and the tenth place went to the Taiyi Immortal Sect…
In other words, the Qingxu Sect directly captured six out of the top ten spots for Second-grade Alchemists in this Alchemy Conference.
And as one of the Four Great Immortal Sects, the Thunder Sect did not have a single disciple make it into the top ten.
Their highest-ranking disciple should have been in eleventh place.
However, having no disciples in the top ten was ultimately an extrely embarrassing situation.
Alchemist Wan Zhen, at this mont, lowered his head, not daring to speak.
The more excessive his previous mockery, the more it hurt now.
This ti, the Thunder Sect not only ca in last among the Four Great Immortal Sects but was also surpassed by a second-tier sect, which really made him feel disgraced.
Alchemist Kuchan looked at Alchemist Wan Zhen with pity, and his heart couldn’t help but flash with a trace of frustration. Previously, he had intended to mock the Qingxu Sect to entertain himself, but just as he was about to speak, he rembered that Bai Ziyue was also a Fourth-Grade Initial Stage Alchemist, which added a layer of concern, preventing him from saying too much.
As a result, he managed to barely save face.
Otherwise, like Alchemist Wan Zhen, he would have lost much face.
After the disciples finished the alchemy competition, Alchemist Feique soon began to discuss various insights on alchemy.
Almost every Third-Grade Alchemist spoke about issues like their techniques, discoveries, and alchemical principles.
After each Third-Grade Alchemist finished speaking, it was soon Alchemist Wan Zhen’s turn.
“Previously, each alchemist mostly discussed the principles of alchemy, techniques, pill formulas, and material ratios.
Now, I will explain the Fire Control Technique.
This Fire Control is the most important and fundantal part of alchemy, especially when refining high-grade Spiritual Pills. Insufficient fla control imdiately affects the grade of the Spirit Pill.
Now, let …”
As he spoke, he demonstrated, using his Fire Control Skill with great proficiency, manipulating the flas with extraordinary skill, showcasing his exceptional fla control skill vividly.
It captivated the hundreds of Second-grade Alchemists and surrounding cultivators below, making them feel greatly enriched.
A while later, Alchemist Wan Zhen withdrew the flas, his face finally regaining a confident smile. In his pride, he said with a hint of implication, “Fla control is the essence of an alchemist. Without exquisite Fire Control Skills, no matter how superb your alchemy techniques and pill formulas are, the achievents are limited.
One can only refine a single type of Fourth-Grade Spiritual Pill to beco a Fourth-Grade Initial Stage Alchemist, compared to an alchemist who is adept in various spirit pills and can achieve Third-Grade High-tier Spirit Pills in hand.
One is rely a hollow reputation, the other is genuine and substantial.”
Upon hearing this, the eyes of Alchemist Feique, Alchemist Kuchan, and others couldn’t help but rest on Bai Ziyue.
They naturally knew that Alchemist Ma Zhen was targeting Bai Ziyue.
They didn’t expect that after the earlier slap in the face, Alchemist Ma Zhen still dared to co out to challenge Bai Ziyue.
But upon a little reflection, they also felt that Alchemist Ma Zhen’s words weren’t entirely off.
Bai Ziyue demonstrated a Mid-stage Divine Realm Immortal Technique Realm. Even if he had exceptional alchemy talent, anyone would consider him as soone who specialized in one area, thus quickly breaking through to beco a Fourth-Grade Initial Stage Alchemist.
Although one couldn’t argue with this, as Fourth-Grade Initial Stage is Fourth-Grade Initial Stage, and no one could criticize it, it indeed wasn’t as convincing as those Third-Grade High-tier Alchemists who could refine various types of Spiritual Pills.
“You can only make such an argunt.”
Dongfang Ming said, embarrassed and annoyed.
“No matter.”
Bai Ziyue waved his hand with a faint smile, stepped forward, and said, “Just now, Alchemist Wan Zhen demonstrated the Fire Control Dao. It happens that I also have so insights on fla control.
Let explain the role of fla control in alchemy.”
On the side, the once smug Alchemist Wan Zhen felt a sudden jolt in his heart, his face turning incomparably gloomy.
The expressions in the eyes of others also couldn’t help but reveal a hint of shock.
Alchemist Wan Zhen’s Fire Control Skill was indeed outstanding among all alchemists, not at all inferior to Alchemist Kuchan, a Fourth-Grade Alchemist.
And since Bai Ziyue dared to stand up and explain the Fire Control Dao with Alchemist Wan Zhen’s brilliance already demonstrated, it could only prove one point.
That his Fire Control Skill was necessarily more advanced and exquisite than Alchemist Wan Zhen’s.
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