Chapter 1623: Chapter 1720: Xu Yanbing
Due to two consecutive defeats, the Alchemy Tao aristocratic family unexpectedly changed their candidate for the third match, originally intending to send Zhu Yunhai to fight, but now they had replaced him with Long Zhixin.
There was, indeed, no other choice. The Alchemy Tao aristocratic family had been driven to a desperate situation—if they were to lose the third match as well, the Alchemy Tao aristocratic family would lose all their face.
Therefore, just a mont ago, after Dragon Haotian discussed with the heads of several great families, it was decided that Long Zhixin would fight in the third match, and they must win this battle for the Alchemy Tao aristocratic family at all costs.
This decision was made with reluctance by Dragon Haotian and the other family heads because Long Zhixin was the person they were counting on to fight the final, decisive battle.
But now, letting Long Zhixin enter the third match, even if they could win this match, the prospects for the remaining two matches beca uncertain.
After all, once Long Zhixin entered the competition, the remaining two competitors from the Alchemy Tao aristocratic family were Wu Qiong and Zhu Yunhai, both of whom were not as good as Long Zhixin.
Especially Wu Qiong, who could be considered the weakest in Alchemy Tao among the five, hardly stood a chance of winning against any of the Pill Alliance’s competitors.
But at this point, the Alchemy Tao families had no way out; no matter how difficult, they had to grit their teeth and forge ahead. Perhaps with so luck, they could indeed win three consecutive matches and completely turn the situation around.
Of course, the likelihood of this happening was almost negligible; even the most optimistic person probably couldn’t stay optimistic at this mont.
Long Zhixin arrived carrying the great Black Cauldron, which she placed in front of her with an impressive presence, attracting countless gazes upon herself.
Even the Pill Refiners of the Pill Alliance looked at Long Zhixin with respect.
After all, Long Zhixin, both past and present, had always enjoyed a trendous reputation in the Alchemy Tao World, with various laudatory titles bestowed upon her, and countless senior experts had praised her.
Ever since she beca famous, Long Zhixin had continuously proven her strength with outstanding performances, hardly ever disappointing anyone.
Her only defeat might have been seven years ago in Flat Sea City, when she lost to the Taoist Sect Talent, Jade Qincheng.
But that defeat couldn’t really be blad on Long Zhixin; the opponent was just too powerful, and Long Zhixin’s performance was already comndable, only falling short by a little.
Following that defeat, Long Zhixin experienced several years of obscurity, but when she reappeared before the world, she had successfully surmounted that barrier and entered the ranks of the Five Cauldrons Master of Pill.
The Long Zhixin who had experienced failure had beco even stronger, and even the exceptionally brilliant Long Cai’er of the Long Family felt inferior to Long Zhixin’s talent.
Nobody knew just how powerful the current Long Zhixin was in terms of Alchemy Tao, but this match might allow the world to witness her true strength.
The Black Cauldron Long Zhixin carried was both tall and huge, even taller than herself, a Pill Furnace of unprecedented scale.
Many people, apart from watching Long Zhixin, were also sizing up the gigantic black cauldron she had brought with her.
However, no matter how much these people examined it, they thought that aside from its large size, there didn’t seem to be anything particularly special about the black cauldron.
Even Huang Hanqing, a Seven Cauldrons Pill Refiner, couldn’t figure out this Black Cauldron’s significance, and he secretly wondered whether this might be a never-before-seen Pill Furnace privately held by the Long Family?
Otherwise, with Huang Hanqing’s experience, he could recognize the nas of many famous treasure cauldrons and sacred furnaces under the heavens, but this Black Cauldron truly baffled him.
On the Pill Alliance’s side, the man who took the stage for the third match was a simple and honest-looking fellow who seed quite mature, and surprisingly, no one recognized him after he stepped onto the platform.
Even the Pill Refiners of the Pill Alliance had no impression of this man, as if they had never seen him within the Pill Alliance before.
The previously competing Su Xiaotong, although not very renowned, was at least sowhat known among the mbers of the Pill Alliance.
But at this mont, the honest-looking man standing on the stage was unknown to everyone present; his face was completely unfamiliar.
Of course, the high-level mbers of the Pill Alliance and the Heaven King from East Pole above Tang Tower were well aware of who this person was; he was the Pill Alliance’s secret weapon prepared for this competition.
If Long Zhixin represents the final contender for the Alchemy Tao families, then this honest-looking man is the Pill Alliance’s decisive figure for victory.
Compared to the previous two competitors, Gao Yun and Su Xiaotong, this honest-looking man possessed even greater Pill Refining talent.
After the honest-looking man stepped onto the stage, he bowed to Huang Hanqing: “I am the junior, Xu Yanbing, paying my respects to Elder Huang.”
Hearing the na Xu Yanbing, Huang Hanqing rembered and looked at him with curiosity: “Are you the Xu Yanbing of the Pill Alliance who is said to have the Innate Soulfire?”
Xu Yanbing scratched his head: “I don’t really know if I do.”
Huang Hanqing laughed but didn’t ask any further. Whether the talk of Innate Soulfire was true could be verified soon enough.
Even a Seven Cauldrons Pill Refiner like Huang Hanqing didn’t believe in such tales of Innate Soulfire; the concept was too incredible. Without seeing with his own eyes, Huang Hanqing would not believe these rumors.
“So he is Xu Yanbing, the one said to possess Innate Soulfire?”
“He seems nothing special at a glance.”
“Appearances can be deceiving, if he truly has the Innate Soulfire, then we might witness a fierce battle.”
“It won’t be easy for Long Zhixin to win.”
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Although nobody was familiar with Xu Yanbing, the reputation of Innate Soulfire was rather intimidating, and they dared not underestimate Xu Yanbing.
Of course, most people were more optimistic about Long Zhixin; after all, aside from the rumored title of Innate Soulfire, Xu Yanbing had no convincing achievents or outstanding performances to his na.
Long Zhixin was different; her reputation didn’t co from re boasts but was built upon one astonishing performance after another.
“You are Xu Yanbing?” Long Zhixin asked the honest-looking man.
Xu Yanbing once again bowed to Long Zhixin: “I am indeed Xu Yanbing. I have long heard of Miss Long Zhixin’s great renown. It is my honor to have the opportunity to exchange knowledge in the way of Alchemy Tao with you today, and I only hope not to disappoint you, Miss Long.”
Long Zhixin smiled slightly: “I am also curious to see if you truly possess Innate Soulfire as the rumors suggest.”
Xu Yanbing laughed awkwardly, appearing quite bashful.
The next mont, Xu Yanbing also brought out the Pill Furnace he was going to use.
However, as soon as Xu Yanbing’s Pill Furnace appeared, it stunned everyone present, followed by a burst of laughter.
Not for any other reason, but because Xu Yanbing’s Pill Furnace was just too shabby.
ps: Third update is here, that’s all for today, they were scheduled to be released. I expect to be ho by 8 tonight, will continue tomorrow.
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