Chapter 928 - 149: Sensationalism or Genuine Talent! (Part 2)
Chapter 928: Chapter 149: Sensationalism or Genuine Talent! (Part 2)
"If a Five-Star Pill can be successfully crafted, it means one can be called an Alchemy Master."
The Alchemy Guild’s assessment for Alchemy Masters is to craft a Five-Star Pill.
On the stands, the members of the Li Family were all gazing at Lin Chen. Li Qin’s beautiful eyes showed tension, although Xiao Yan entering the top ten was already satisfying for the family. The family members came to watch more for entertainment, not expecting Xiao Yan to reach the top three.
Still, she hoped Xiao Yan could achieve a good ranking in this final match.
Standing next to Lin Chen was a disciple from the Thousand Mechanism Sect, who focused his Divine Thought into the Jade Scroll. When he clearly saw the name of the Pill on the Jade Scroll, his pupils contracted, as if he had seen something unbelievable. He looked at Lin Chen: "Are you sure the name of the Pill is correct?"
The unexpected move by the Thousand Mechanism Sect disciple caught everyone’s attention on the field. Even Jiang Yaoyan, standing at the front, glanced over.
On the stands, many Martial Artists who heard the disciple’s words showed curiosity. What Pill did Xiao Yan choose that prompted the Thousand Mechanism Sect disciple to ask this question?
"Yes, there is no mistake," Lin Chen nodded with a smile.
The disciple from the Thousand Mechanism Sect took a deep look at Lin Chen, took a deep breath, and announced loudly: "Xiao Yan chose to craft the Five Elements Creation Pill!"
The disciple’s voice was significantly more intense than the previous three, and as he spoke, Jiang Yaoyan’s once indifferent eyes now stared intently at Lin Chen, as did Jiang Chen. The other nine contestants on the field fixed their critical gazes upon Lin Chen.
Hiss!
On the stands, quite a number of Alchemists erupted in commotion, causing many Martial Artists who didn’t understand Pills to look puzzled. The Pills chosen by the previous three contestants didn’t cause such a big reaction. Could it be that the Five Elements Creation Pill is so peculiar?
"It’s actually the Five Elements Creation Pill. This Xiao Yan is crazy!"
On the Li Family stand, many Li Family Alchemists looked shocked, and Li Qin’s pretty face showed an expression of disbelief.
The Five Elements Creation Pill is not only a Five-Star Pill but also a top-tier one within the Five-Star level. Even Alchemy Masters cannot guarantee success in crafting it.
Martial Artists on the stands who were unfamiliar with the Five Elements Creation Pill also understood its star level through explanations from other Alchemists, and in an instant, everyone’s gaze towards Lin Chen changed.
"It’s just for show."
Jiang Yaoyan quickly reverted to a calm expression and shifted his gaze away. He did not believe Lin Chen could craft the Five Elements Creation Pill; he thought Lin Chen chose an impossible Pill to attract attention, knowing he couldn’t reach the top three.
Other contestants also looked at Lin Chen with skepticism. Although they were not as outspoken as Jiang Yaoyan, they did not believe Xiao Yan could craft the Five Elements Creation Pill.
On the stands, Yang Rongtian, who maintained a smile, had a subtle glint in his eyes.
"The Five Elements Creation Pill, Xiao Yan does have courage."
"If Xiao Yan can actually craft the Five Elements Creation Pill, I would gladly take him as a disciple."
Another Alchemy Grandmaster spoke with a chuckle, but aside from Yang Rongtian, the other three rolled their eyes inwardly.
If Xiao Yan could really craft it successfully, who wouldn’t want to take him as a disciple?
The Innate Third Realm being able to craft the Five Elements Creation Pill meant he was a promising Alchemy Grandmaster candidate, with no exception.
Facing the strange gazes from the stands and from Jiang Chen and others present, Lin Chen’s expression did not change at all. After choosing the Five Elements Creation Pill, he anticipated this scenario would occur.
Certainly, he could have chosen a Pill with a lower difficulty, so he wouldn’t stand out too much.
But he was determined to seize the top spot this time, having deliberately ventured into the Heaven-Reaching Pagoda to showcase his strength, ensuring no accidents could occur.
After Lin Chen, it was Wei Yang’s turn.
The disciple responsible for Wei Yang from the Thousand Mechanism Sect looked surprised after reading the Pill from the Jade Scroll. However, perhaps due to Lin Chen’s precedent or other reasons, they didn’t repeat the inquiry but paused a moment to announce: "Wei Yang, Yin Yang Pill!"
With the announcement of the Yin Yang Pill, everyone’s gaze turned to Wei Yang.
Lin Chen was not surprised, as he already knew Wei Yang was concealing his strength, and his true alchemy level was likely on par with Jiang Yaoyan and Jiang Chen.
Now, the Pill Wei Yang chose confirmed his judgment.
The Yin Yang Pill is also a Five-Star Pill, and it belongs to the mid-level within the Five-Star category.
On the stands, Alchemists’ emotions were thoroughly stirred. They no longer cared whether Lin Chen and others could successfully craft the Pills; just the selection itself filled them with excitement.
Feeling Lin Chen and others’ gazes, Wei Yang smiled slightly at Lin Chen’s direction, making Lin Chen pause and return a smile.
After Wei Yang, the next four chose top-tier Four-Star Pills, which slightly calmed the previously fervent atmosphere. But with Jiang Chen and Jiang Yaoyan being the last two, the Martial Artists in the audience showed anticipation again.
"Do you think these two might choose Six-Star Pills directly, especially since Wei Yang and Xiao Yan both opted for Five-Star Pills?"
"Haha, that’s quite a thought. Six-Star Pills require Grandmaster-level mastery. Wei Yang and Xiao Yan may have given up and deliberately chosen an uncraftable Pill just to attract some attention."
Unlike the Martial Artists unfamiliar with alchemy, the Alchemists present knew that Jiang Yaoyan and Jiang Chen’s chosen Pills should be Five-Star, but not more difficult than the Five Elements Creation Pill chosen by Xiao Yan.
"Jiang Chen, Glazed Dirt Pill!"
"Jiang Yaoyan, Ten Thousand Beasts Blood Essence Pill!"
These selections were announced by the Thousand Mechanism Sect disciple almost simultaneously.
Both chose mid-tier Five-Star Pills, similar in difficulty to Wei Yang’s Yin Yang Pill.
Thus, all ten contestants’ Pills had been selected.
Once the Thousand Mechanism Sect disciple delivered the alchemy materials, seeing two contestants already summon their Innate Fire Melting Pill Furnaces, Jiang Yaoyan’s face showed a cold expression. He not only wanted to take first place in this Alchemy Competition but also to ensure everyone remembered him for Young Master Dongfang to truly regard him highly.
Snap!
Jiang Yaoyan snapped his fingers, and black flames emerged from his fingertip.
Several hundred yards away from Jiang Yaoyan, Lin Chen looked over once the black flame appeared at Jiang Yaoyan’s fingertip.
The innate fire merged within him expressed a sense of hunger.
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