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Chapter 26: The Finals, Murder!
Chapter 26: The Finals, Murder!
Self-Proposed Topic?
On the spectator stands, the dense crowd of onlookers was taken aback.
In typical alchemy competitions, the topics were usually assigned by the organizers, and even in the finals, rankings were determined by the grade of the pills produced.
But this time, the value of the pills was the deciding factor?!
In other words...
The grade of the pills wasn't necessarily the primary concern, but rather their overall value?!
The value of a Ninth Rank Essence Condensation Pill could even surpass that of a Fifth or Sixth Rank Mystic Coagulation Pill!
Ninth Rank pills were rare and hard to come by, and ordinary people couldn't afford them. They were usually purchased by major sects, large families, or the children of immortals as 'candy' to consume.
So, their prices remained consistently high.
"What?! She actually made it to the finals?!"
Duan Qingyao was utterly shocked.
She knew Xiao Ling'er had exceptional talent in alchemy, but since they had only met recently, she never expected Xiao Ling'er to have reached such a level!
Even if she were eliminated now, she would still be a genius among one in ten thousand alchemists!
If she advanced further...
"Moreover, the self-proposed topic is actually an advantage for her!"
"The benefits of her previous concealment should soon become apparent."
Her eyes narrowed slightly.
Her heart was filled with excitement that she couldn't conceal.
...
"Then, I'll choose the Third Rank Mystic Coagulation Pill. As for the grade, I'll do my best."
After a brief moment of thought, Xiao Ling'er decided to refine the Mystic Coagulation Pill.
She was most familiar with the Essence Condensation Pill, and the Mystic Coagulation Pill was her second most familiar.
The grade of the Essence Condensation Pill was too low, and even if she refined a Ninth Rank one, its value would still fall short. However, the Mystic Coagulation Pill was different; with proper execution, her chances of winning were not low!
"She does have a chance to win, but the one thing I don't understand is that seemingly not-so-smart guy."
Liang Danxia agreed, but she also remained skeptical.
However, she was certain that he wasn't as simple as he appeared on the surface.
But when asked what made him seem not so simple, she couldn't quite explain.
Xiao Ling'er felt the same way.
She didn't believe that he relied solely on luck to advance each time.
And...
"Let's give it a try."
"Yes, that's right. Do our best, and leave the rest to fate."
"After all, it's not suitable for you to use the Earth Core Demon Flame here, so refining the Mystic Coagulation Pill is the best choice."
...
Soon after, the fourth round began!
The spectators were especially excited.
"Look, that's the Feather Clan's Third Divine Son. I never expected his alchemy skills to be so impressive. Judging from the materials he's using, he's attempting to refine a Fifth Rank pill!"
"Wow, amazing! Fire Virtue Sect's Young Miss Huoyun has also chosen to refine a Fifth Rank pill!"
"The others are all refining Fourth Rank pills..."
"But there are two refining Third Rank pills!"
"That girl must be from some obscure sect. She barely made it through the previous rounds with her luck, and that unremarkable-looking guy has been relying entirely on luck. The fact that they chose Third Rank pills proves this point."
"Obviously, they lack confidence. Otherwise, they would have at least chosen Fourth Rank pills!"
"It seems the winner will be either the Feather Clan's Third Divine Son or Huoyun."
Someone was discussing it loudly.
...
All twelve contestants were busy refining their pills.
Xiao Ling'er's movements were still somewhat clumsy.
The cautious Tie Hanhan was still flustered.
However, the other ten contestants were fully focused, their actions smooth and flowing.
But when half the time had passed, eight of them frowned slightly.
"Damn it!"
One of them scanned the room and muttered, "They're both so skilled at refining Fifth Rank pills?"
"If they succeed in pill formation, I'll likely lose my place in the top three even if my refinement goes smoothly."
"If I don't interfere, I'll definitely lose. But if I can make their cauldron explode..."
He then looked around at the others.
He noticed that many of them were also glancing around, occasionally making eye contact with him.
After a moment, they nodded in silent agreement.
Before this, they had already secretly communicated and devised a plan.
At this moment, they had finished preparing their herbs, and all that was left was to control the fire and wait for the pills to form.
As their heads nodded in agreement, everyone's Divine Perception Power surged, and they simultaneously unleashed a secret technique that interfered with others' Divine Senses, causing disruptions in their control.
At least, they were all Third Profound Origin Realm Cultivators, and some were even at the Fourth Heavenly Cave Realm.
In that moment, they suddenly took action together. Although they couldn't be seen or touched, they instantly affected Huoyun'er and the Phoenix Clan's Third Divine Son, causing them to feel intense headaches.
Xiao Ling'er and those affected also experienced excruciating pain as if their heads were about to split.
"Ahhhh!"
"We're going to die, we're going to die, we're going to die!"
Tie Hanhan cried out, picked up the alchemy furnace, and ran without looking back.
How despicable!
Xiao Ling'er frowned, and before she could react, she almost suffered a severe injury. Fortunately, Liang Danxia intervened and protected her, rendering the Divine Perception Attack harmless.
To the onlookers, Xiao Ling'er's face paled for a moment before returning to normal.
On the viewing platform, Duan Qingyao's brows furrowed with concern.
"Hmm?"
At the same time, the Dao Convergence Realm Elder's brows knitted, and he was about to take action: "Such underhanded methods! Do you think I'm blind?"
At this moment, Huoyun'er and the Phoenix Clan's Third Divine Son, who had been attacked without provocation, were enraged.
Especially the Phoenix Clan's Third Divine Son; he stepped forward and declared, "I'll handle this matter myself!"
The Dao Convergence Realm Elder slightly frowned but didn't immediately intervene.
Huoyun'er was also extremely furious: "You're asking for death!"
She slapped her storage bag, instantly summoning over a hundred magical artifacts and spirit tools. Then, she exhaled a mouthful of orange flames, activating all the spirit tools, which unleashed a terrifying force towards the four people who had targeted her.
Boom!
The surrounding platforms exploded, and the eight people exclaimed: "How dare you attack us? This is an alchemy competition!"
They had all secretly taken action, and as the saying goes, "The law doesn't blame the crowd." At worst, they would be disqualified, but they never expected their opponents to directly go for the kill.
"Rodents!"
Huoyun'er didn't bother arguing; instead, she intensified her attack.
"You dare, woman!"
The Phoenix Clan's Third Divine Son chuckled, his eyes flashing with determination. His eyes shone like lightning, and the feathered crown on his head glowed, but without any visible movement, he effortlessly suppressed the Divine Perception Impact.
"You seek death with open eyes!"
He stood up, and the alchemy furnace behind him rumbled, but it didn't explode. Still, his control over it had diminished slightly.
However, he paid no heed and instead turned to the Dao Convergence Realm Elder, seeing that he hadn't intervened. He smiled and muttered, "You're wise not to interfere. If they dare to attack my Divine Son, they're already seeking death. If you dare to get involved, I, the Phoenix Clan's Third Divine Son, will make you regret it."
Then, he coldly spoke.
"Alchemy is my Divine Son's hobby."
"But..."
"Murder is my Divine Son's true talent."
Boom!
At that moment, he fully unleashed his power, and his terrifying aura swept through the area. The four people who had attacked him paled instantly.
"Amazing!"
"Not good, we must act together, or we'll all be in danger!"
"Impressive! He's displaying extraordinary combat strength, even against four opponents. He's dominating them!"
Then, he punched one of them, turning them into a bloody mist.
Bang!
The alchemy furnace they controlled also exploded...
"Not good!"
Their hearts were filled with fear.
Someone in the audience stood up and shouted, "Referee, where is the referee? Is murder allowed in an alchemy competition?"
The Dao Convergence Realm Elder coldly replied, "When they attacked, you turned a blind eye. Now that they're being counterattacked, you're jumping around, making me nauseous."
"If you dare to attack, you must bear the consequences."
"But they only interfered; this demon is slaughtering them..." The person was anxious.
The Dao Convergence Realm Elder stared coldly: "If you disagree, then intervene."
(End of Chapter)
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