Upon hearing that the two were going to use the "God Transforming Pill" as the test dication, both Wang Chen and Xu Kai frowned.
This dication, even for them, has a success rate of just one percent; this topic can be considered beyond their scope.
"Are you sure you want to use the God Transforming Pill as the competition's topic?" Wang Chen asked again.
Both Lin Chen and Fang Zhantang nodded.
"Alright, since you have the courage, I hope soone can successfully produce the God Transforming Pill to open our eyes." Wang Chen laughed.
You must know, this God Transforming Pill, even for disciples, let alone for the elders of the dicine Sect, is rarely produced, with only three made, so the most likely outco of this competition is a draw, with neither successfully producing it.
However, a draw would be considered a good outco for Lin Chen.
At this mont, a smile flashed in Wang Chen's eyes; in fact, he deliberately chose this topic for a draw.
In his view, a draw would be the best result for either Lin Chen or Fang Zhantang.
Seeing the smile on Wang Chen's face, Lin Chen helplessly smiled bitterly. Although others couldn't see it, he naturally knew Wang Chen's intention. This guy really went out of his way for the sake of his reputation!
With the topic settled, Wang Chen instructed a nearby disciple, and after a while, two disciples ca over carrying two trays.
Wang Chen continued, "Each person has three sets of herbs, so you also have three chances. Whoever succeeds first, whoever's grade is higher, will be the winner. Do you understand?"
Upon hearing Wang Chen's words, Fang Zhantang frowned: "If we both fail, then it's a draw?"
At this point, Fang Zhantang also spotted the problem and suddenly inquired.
Wang Chen nodded: "If neither of you succeeds in refining, then naturally it's considered a draw."
"Hall Master, I feel this is inappropriate. How about, even if we fail, whoever's failed product has a grade closer to success, shall be the winner?" Fang Zhantang said solemnly.
Wang Chen couldn't help but frown. Originally, he wanted them to reach a draw to settle the bet, but unexpectedly, Fang Zhantang was aggressive, with a determined stance.
"Hall Master, I think Brother Fang makes a compelling point. Let's follow his idea." Wang Chen was about to refute, but Lin Chen directly blocked his words.
Now Wang Chen had no choice. If only Fang Zhantang opposed, he could find excuses, but now that both competitors agreed, it seed inappropriate for him to refuse.
"Does this Lin Chen not see that I am favoring him?"
Wang Chen was secretly anxious but had no choice but to wave his hand: "Alright, as you wish."
Upon hearing Wang Chen's words, Fang Zhantang let out a sigh of relief. Such a rare opportunity to win third place among the ranking of dicine cauldrons, he wouldn't easily let it slip away.
He was confident in his alchemical skills; even if he couldn't refine it, his failed product would definitely be better than Lin Chen's.
Both approached the dicine cauldron. Fang Zhantang displayed a cold smile: "Lin Chen, today I'll make you pay for your arrogance."
"Really? Don't cry when you lose the cauldron later." Lin Chen laughed lightly.
As they spoke, both were seated at the dicine cauldron and ready.
Wang Chen watched the two seated by the dicine cauldron, sighed helplessly; he initially wanted a draw, but these two guys insisted on fighting to the end. Well, let them go at it.
With this thought, Wang Chen loudly announced: "The competition begins now."
Following Wang Chen's words, the trial ground instantly quieted down, and everyone's gaze was fixed tightly on the two alchemists.
Lin Chen looked at the prescription in front of him and marveled at the strong foundation of the dicine Sect; each of these herbs would be worth millions outside, yet they were directly provided for disciples to practice.
Just then, murmuring arose among the disciples, and Lin Chen turned to see flas already burning in Fang Zhantang's cauldron.
What surprised Lin Chen even more was that Fang Zhantang's flas weren't ordinary but emitted a ghostly blue glow.
This fla was clearly no common item; the temperature of the fla was so scorching hot that even from over ten ters away, Lin Chen could feel the heat from the blue fla.
At this point, Fang Zhantang sneered: "Let
show you sothing. My fla is called Abyssal True Fire, extracted from a depth of a thousand ters beneath a volcano. My Fang family spent nearly billions of US Dollars, employing the world's most advanced submarines, to retrieve this fire seed from the deep sea."
"I see, this fla is from the deep sea. Such a grand gesture can only be done by a powerful entity like the Fang family." Upon hearing Fang Zhantang's words, everyone present secretly admired.
Many had eyes filled with envy; after all, flas are considered the most crucial aspect of alchemy, and the intensity of the fla is closely related to the grade of the dicine.
Lin Chen looked at the dazzling blue fla but wore a mocking smile.
He glanced at the audience and suddenly spoke astonishingly.
"Who's got a lighter? Lend
a fla." Lin Chen stood up and looked at the audience.
"What? Borrow a fla?"
The trial ground fell into silence, and everyone stared dumbfounded at Lin Chen.
Soon, sarcastic voices echoed from the trial ground.
"This guy is indeed an outsider. Using a lighter to ignite the cauldron, what a joke is this?"
"Damn, is this guy here to fool around?"
Beside him, Fang Zhantang laughed uncontrollably: "Lin Chen, you dare to compete with
at this level, what kind of international joke are you making?"
Just then, soone tossed a lighter, and Lin Chen reached out to catch it, smiling faintly: "Fla is just an auxiliary; the fla's level doesn't necessarily result in higher grade dicine."
With that, Lin Chen used the lighter to ignite a fla, his gaze swept across the herbs before him.
Soon, Xiao Shuai had tallied the nas, uses, and alchemical steps of these herbs, as well as the required temperature and herb ratios.
Part of the difficulty in refining the God Transforming Pill is the sheer number of required herbs and the complicated process.
According to Xiao Shuai's tally, refining a God Transforming Pill requires 58 kinds of herbs and nearly a hundred steps, including extraction and fusion. If any step is mistaken, it's a total loss.
It requires not only a strong mind but also rich experience and control over the fla temperature and spiritual dicine ratios, needing nearly ten thousand trials, which Lin Chen and Fang Zhantang both lack.
In summary, refining a God Transforming Pill is basically an impossible task for both.
Therefore, neither Wang Chen nor Xu Kai, nor most disciples fundantally believe the two can actually refine the God Transforming Pill, given the staggering failure rate, unless a miracle appears.
Moreover, Lin Chen even used a lighter to ignite, making this competition seem more like a not-so-small joke.
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