Chapter 930 - 151: Zhuang Lie’s Suspicion
Chapter 930: Chapter 151: Zhuang Lie’s Suspicion
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, at the moment Lin Chen’s palm ignited a flame, everyone witnessed a shocking scene.
Whether it was Jiang Yaoyan’s Devouring Abyss Flame, Jiang Chen’s Azure Fall Spirit Fire, or Wei Yang’s Taiyin Nether Fire, the originally blazing flames were instantly cut off at the waist, and the direction in which their flames danced also turned towards Lin Chen.
As if soldiers submitting to a king.
One flame rises, and many flames bow.
Jiang Yaoyan felt the fear transmitted by the Devouring Abyss Flame, his eyes filled with incredulity.
The Devouring Abyss Flame specializes in devouring other Innate Fires, inherently being the bane of other Innate Fires. Even the flames of Jiang Chen and Wei Yang earlier didn’t cause a ripple in the Devouring Abyss Flame, but now he could feel its fear, just like the performance of the Innate Fires of the other two contestants when he released the Devouring Abyss Flame.
Bending low humbly to avoid being noticed.
As for the other two contestants, their expressions were on the verge of tears. Their Innate Fires were reduced to just a wisp of flame, bowed so low it couldn’t be lowered anymore; if they were Martial Artists, it would be equivalent to a posture of prostrating.
Jiang Chen and Wei Yang’s eyes showed the same apprehension. Although their flames didn’t convey fear, the fire’s momentum was similarly affected.
Innate Fires inherently possess spirit, and when encountering a stronger presence, they instinctively avoid it.
"What kind of Innate Fire is this?"
The two of them shared a bewildered look, and not only them, but also Zhao Haoyang and others from the Ten Thousand Flames Sect were equally perplexed.
"What kind of Innate Fire is this, that even the Devouring Abyss Flame and Taiyin Nether Fire have to yield?"
"A blue flame with hints of gold, layered flames... It resembles some kind of new Child Fire."
"What are you thinking? Master said these contestants can’t possibly possess Child Fire."
Zhao Haoyang added, just as he finished speaking, he received a harsh slap from Zhuang Lie.
"Fool, what do you mean it’s not Child Fire?"
Zhuang Lie glared at his disciple fiercely, Zhao Haoyang rubbed his head with a look of grievance; wasn’t it Master who just said these people can’t possibly possess Child Fire?
"I never expected Xiao Yan to have Child Fire... to suppress the Devouring Abyss Flame and Taiyin Nether Fire, this Child Fire must have at least fused four types of Innate Fires, and to refine such Child Fire in the Innate Third Realm, this person’s talent in refining Innate Fires is the highest I’ve seen in my lifetime."
Upon hearing his Master’s evaluation, Zhao Haoyang was momentarily stunned: "Master, didn’t you previously say Senior Brother Lin has the highest talent in refining Innate Fires you’ve ever seen?"
Zhuang Lie took a deep breath, looking at his disciple, restraining the impulse to slap him dead: "That’s because I had not seen this person before, so what’s wrong with the earlier statement? But Lin Chen isn’t far off either..."
"Master, I still believe Senior Brother Lin’s talent is superior."
Zhao Haoyang was stubborn, interrupting his Master: "Senior Brother Lin is already at the Peak of Innate Third Realm, and from the perspective of age, Senior Brother Lin is at least twenty years younger than this Xiao Yan; when Senior Brother Lin reaches this age, he can definitely refine four types of Innate Fires as well."
In Zhao Haoyang’s mind, he recognized Lin Chen and was very grateful to Lin Chen, otherwise he wouldn’t refer to him as "Senior Brother."
Though Xiao Yan amazed him too, he could never compare to Senior Brother Lin. With Senior Brother Lin’s rapid cultivation pace, it won’t be long before he steps into the Innate Fourth Realm, and refining another Innate Fire then won’t be challenging, while when Senior Brother Lin reaches Xiao Yan’s age, perhaps even refining five would be possible.
"Lin Chen is also at the Peak of Innate Third Realm, I nearly forgot this fact."
Zhuang Lie surprisingly did not refute his disciple. When he heard Lin Chen’s feat in the Heaven-Reaching Pagoda yesterday, he was shocked for quite a while, and after his disciple’s reminder, another matter came to his mind.
Lin Chen is now at the Innate Third Realm, and Xiao Yan is also at the Innate Third Realm.
A realm is insignificant, as there are many Martial Artists in the Innate Third Realm within the Flame Dynasty.
However, possessing similarly astonishing talent in refining Innate Fires—this is rare, although not impossible.
At this moment, the color of the Child Fire summoned by Xiao Yan, and the color of the new Child Fire resulting from Lin Chen’s refinement of the Innate Li Fire, Golden Crow Radiance Flame, and Illusory Sea Heart Flame...
A daring hypothesis suddenly surged in Zhuang Lie’s mind. Even with his mental state, his breath quickened for an instant upon considering this possibility.
"Where did this Xiao Yan come from?"
Zhuang Lie inquired, and a disciple from Ten Thousand Flames Sect beside him answered, "Elder Zhuang, this Xiao Yan is from Hundred Refinements City."
The origins of the top ten contestants before the Alchemy Competition were no secret in Thousand Mechanism City.
Hundred Refinements City!
Zhuang Lie recalled the recently missing Cyan Li Flame from Hundred Refinements City, and if the Cyan Li Flame was added, wouldn’t that precisely make up four Innate Fires?
And from the color perspective, it also seems to match.
But, if this Xiao Yan really were Lin Chen, how did this kid break the seal to refine the Cyan Li Flame?
The Cyan Li Flame was sealed by their sect’s predecessors, and generally even innate Sixth Realm experts couldn’t break it; Lin Chen was even less likely.
Due to this point, he felt somewhat uncertain again.
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At the competition arena.
Lin Chen’s flame hovered majestly, becoming the most dazzling presence among them.
This bizarre scene left many alchemists present dumbfounded.
"With such a powerful Innate Fire from Xiao Yan, how can Jiang Yaoyan and the others compete?"
"Unable to use Innate Fires, right from the start they are at a disadvantage."
While alchemists on the stands debated, on the high platform, Gu Yunfeng was also conversing with several other elders.
"What do all of you think we should do?"
"After all, it’s an Alchemy Competition, not an Innate Fire strength contest. I suggest separating the ten of them."
The President of the Alchemy Guild stroked his beard and spoke; if Jiang Yaoyan and the ten just continued alchemy like this, only Xiao Yan could use Innate Fire, while the other nine couldn’t—this would be unfair to the nine others.
"I personally think it’s nothing; alchemists inherently possess some with Innate Fires and some without, and in the past, those with Innate Fires weren’t prohibited from using them."
Another Alchemy Grandmaster proposed an opposing view, asserting that possessing Innate Fire is part of an alchemist’s alchemy proficiency.
"Brother Chu, it’s different this time, those without Innate Fires won’t have their performance influenced by other alchemists with Innate Fires. But now, Xiao Yan has already impacted their performance; Jiang Yaoyan and the others can’t fully express their true alchemy skills. This Alchemy Competition is the most outstanding in recent decades, worth resolving without regrets."
The President of the Alchemy Guild spoke again, and Gu Yunfeng looked at Yang Rongtian: "Brother Yang, what are your thoughts?"
"Pavilion Master Gu, as I’ve said, don’t mind me—I’m just here for the spectacle." Yang Rongtian waved his hand, expressing no opinion.
"Then, let’s separate the ten of them."
"Pavilion Master Gu, are you favoring someone just because Jiang Chen is involved?"
The previously speaking Alchemy Grandmaster was slightly displeased, believing Gu Yunfeng’s action favored Jiang Chen and the others, while previously, when Jiang Yaoyan released the Devouring Abyss Flame impacting other contestants, similar decisions weren’t made.
"Brother Chu, Xiao Yan chose the Five Elements Creation Pill. If he manages to refine it, then the first place is undisputed."
Gu Yunfeng softly spoke, Chu Rui was momentarily stunned, then he understood and refrained from further comment.
Indeed, as long as Xiao Yan successfully refines the Five Elements Creation Pill, whether others can complete their refinement becomes irrelevant.
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