Immortality Begins With The Alchemical Master Chapter 341: The Three-Time Champion, Dan Chen's Fame Spreads - Novel Cool

Chapter 341: The Three-Time Champion, Dan Chen's Fame Spreads

Chapter 341: The Three-Time Champion, Dan Chen's Fame Spreads

"Senior, you're so powerful!"

"With Master Dan Chen here, our Tao Family will surely rise!"

"Didn't you see? Just now, Huang Hezi, that old man, was as pale as a ghost. It was so satisfying!"

"Serves him right. At his age, everyone is giving him face, respecting his years of dedication. He promised Sister Tao Wan, but then betrayed us. Now, with such a poor performance, he'll surely have a hard time with Shangguan Yan!"

"Master Dan Chen, this way please!"

Once again, he was the first to refine the Spirit Nourishing Pill and the first to finish the competition.

Luo Chen descended from the high platform and immediately received unprecedented respect.

If the first round brought surprise, the second round's success brought unprecedented adoration from the Tao Family.

Luo Chen calmly responded.

He walked forward and arrived beside Tao Wan.

"You've worked hard." Tao Wan stared at him, her tone much softer than before.

Luo Chen smiled and shook his head.

"It's just a simple effort."

Just a simple effort? Tao Wan's eyes shifted, gazing at the alchemists still struggling on the platform. For a while, she was at a loss for words.

After a moment, she said, "Now that you've won the first place twice, no matter what the next round's rankings are, I have the chance to move up from fourth place. For the third round, you can hold back a little."

Her words didn't imply distrust, but absolute trust! Luo Chen's alchemy skills displayed in the first two rounds had completely convinced her.

But...

Hold back?

Luo Chen was taken aback, unsure of her meaning. But as his gaze swept across the Tao Family and the disciples of Qingdan Valley, he understood the answer in their hearts.

On their faces, there was curiosity, surprise, and admiration.

But more so, there was discontent, indignation, and anger!

"I see!"

"This is Qingdan Valley after all. Most of the participating alchemists are also Qingdan Valley cultivators."

"Among them are excellent alchemists like Dan Yangzi and Huang Hezi, who are part of the Azure Pill Seven Sages."

"Although I represent the Tao Family, I'm not originally from Qingdan Valley."

"The honor of the sect naturally makes them stand on their side, so they started to resent me."

"If I win first place three times in a row, it'll be satisfying, but it'll undoubtedly steal the limelight from Qingdan Valley's alchemists."

Luo Chen wasn't a fool...

He soon understood the key point.

And realized why Tao Wan would say such words.

But sometimes, one must seize the opportunity to shine, or who will compensate for his losses? Luo Chen's thoughts shifted, and he chuckled, "Moving up in rankings is inevitable. But I'm afraid I can only squeeze out the third-ranked Shangguan Yan!"

Tao Wan was startled.

Then she noticed that on the platform, Xuan Yunzi raised his hand, indicating he'd refined the Spirit Nourishing Pill.

"Friend Tao, the top three have always been me, Dan Yangzi, and Xuan Yunzi."

"Behind them, they respectively represent the first and second places."

"If I rank too low in the third round, I estimate you'll end up in third place."

"Do you want to face the True Transmission Sword Duel when you're in fourth place, then second, and finally face the first-place cultivator who's rested and ready?"

Tao Wan fell silent.

The True Transmission Sword Duel was imminent, and the Dao Seed Competition was pressing.

She couldn't give up, for the advantage brought by the rankings.

Even if it was just a one or two rank improvement!

Luo Chen's words still echoed in her ears, like a devil's temptation.

"Inviting external aid to participate is itself one of the rules of the Dao Seed Competition."

"It showcases your connections, wealth, and means."

"How could He Yuanqing obtain the second-place position? That's from Tianlan, Chu Kui, who exerted great effort. He defeated many of your Qingdan Valley Foundation Establishment disciples, but I've never seen He Yuanqing worry about these things, harming the reputation of his sect."

"In the end!"

"Are you saying that as a Tao Family's offering cultivator, I'm not a part of Qingdan Valley?"

If the previous sentences were burdens on the camel's back, then Luo Chen's final sentence was the last straw.

Indeed!

Even if the details of the Dao Seed Competition spread, people would only say that Tao Family's offering cultivator, Dan Chenzi, crushed Qingdan Valley's alchemists.

The Tao Family was originally a cultivation family of Qingdan Valley! Why bring up harming their reputation?

There's no need to care about the views of low-level disciples.

What should be considered is how to compete for the Dao Seed position in the most advantageous way!

After understanding this, Tao Wan revealed a smile.

"I was just overthinking."

Looking at Luo Chen, she couldn't help but say, "Winning the first two rounds has proven your alchemy prowess. But for the third round, refining a Second-Rank Pill, are you still this confident?"

She wasn't doubting.

But kindly reminding him.

"Like the Azure Pill Seven Sages, their specialty is actually not First-Rank Pills, but Second-Rank Pills and research on Third-Rank Formulas."

"The third round of competition is the most important!"

Luo Chen was well aware of this.

If not for his limited means of livelihood and the need to earn Spirit Stones to purchase cultivation resources, he wouldn't have spent so much time on the repetitive and useless task of refining first-rank pills.

As an ambitious alchemist, he would rather dedicate all his energy to researching second-rank, or even third and fourth-rank pills.

Compared to the alchemists from Qingdan Valley, who had no survival pressures, they would have undoubtedly taken this step long ago.

But this problem was nothing that could stump Luo Chen.

He smiled slightly, "Then let's wait and see!"

...

Luo Chen's consecutive victories put immense pressure on the others.

Among them, the one most affected was Huang Hezi, and behind him, the third-ranked Shangguan Yan.

"I had to ask my uncle to help, and I invited the powerful Youming Ersha from outside to fight. That's how I managed to secure third place."

"Now, you keep losing."

"Huang Hezi, don't you want that longevity-granting Spirit Fruit?"

Facing this rebuke, the aged Huang Hezi's face twitched.

He gritted his teeth and said, "I will not lose in the third round!"

Shangguan Yan's lips curled in a cold smile, looking at Huang Hezi as if he were looking at a dead man.

The ranking advantage she had struggled to achieve was repeatedly weakened by Huang Hezi's losses.

She dared not even think about where the overall true disciple ranking would stand after the second round.

In comparison, He Yuanqing, on the other hand, was also scolded, but not as severely as Huang Hezi.

"Senior Brother's foundation is too deep, and the first round didn't exhaust him as much as we imagined."

"It's Luo Chen who emerged from the shadows, and his alchemy skills are so exceptional that he won two rounds in a row."

He Yuanqing felt a bit disappointed.

Looking at Xuan Yunzi, he didn't know what to say for a moment.

He wanted to scold him for his poor performance.

But it was clear to everyone that Xuan Yunzi had already done his best.

He had secured third place in two consecutive rounds, even earning the appreciation of the Great Pill Institute's elder.

However, the thought that if Dan Chenzi won again, with his terrifying record of three consecutive victories in the second round, it was likely that Tao Wan, currently ranked fourth, would soar in the rankings, possibly even surpassing his own second-place position.

Fourth?

No, it was more likely that he would be pushed down to third.

In the silence, Xuan Yunzi suddenly spoke:

"Actually, your efforts against Senior Brother were quite successful. With his alchemy skills, he shouldn't be too far behind Luo Chen."

"The rest time between rounds is very short."

"Refining second-rank pills also takes a lot of effort."

"So, in the upcoming round, I have a great chance to achieve an even better ranking."

He Yuanqing was taken aback.

Staring at Xuan Yunzi, he couldn't help but ask, "Are you sure about this?"

"I'm very confident in refining the Dustfall Pill!" Xuan Yunzi said with confidence.

Since he had said so,

He Yuanqing naturally wouldn't be disappointed.

"If you can achieve a better ranking, I'll definitely secure a spot at the Great Pill Institute for you!"

Xuan Yunzi's face showed a hint of joy, and he bowed in gratitude.

...

The second round of the alchemy competition only had a short break, with no extended rest.

The three rounds were almost back-to-back.

For those at the bottom of the rankings, there was hardly any time to catch their breath.

Even for someone like Luo Chen, who was at the top, there was only an extra hour or two of rest.

Two rounds had already passed.

When the third round began, Luo Chen noticed that many people had started rubbing their foreheads.

Processing materials and solving pharmaceutical issues.

Refining new pills and ensuring success.

This was already a significant challenge for alchemists.

Luo Chen, in his past pill refinement, had to control the number of attempts each day.

In this competition, without sufficient rest, the exhaustion of the Divine Soul was a significant test for the alchemists.

"The most challenging part is not for us but for Dan Yangzi!"

Luo Chen's gaze wandered, looking at the man across the way.

The purple lines between his brows seemed to have faded.

From the first round's battle royale to the current three consecutive rounds in the second round,

He must have been exhausted in terms of spirit energy, divine soul, and vitality.

"This second round is even more difficult than the first. I wonder if he can hold on any longer?"

His gaze wandered.

He spotted Huang Hezi not far from him.

Surprisingly, this time, Huang Hezi didn't glare at him with resentment as he had before.

Instead of speaking, Luochen closed his eyes and focused his mind, calming his aura.

"Not bad, you've adjusted your state quite well!"

Luochen smiled, unbothered by the others.

As he observed them, they, too, were scrutinizing him.

Seeing his calm smile, everyone's hearts trembled.

They realized that for the third match, Danchenzi was determined to win.

The wait wasn't long.

Soon!

A vast array of medicinal ingredients, categorized and arranged, were placed before each participant.

Luochen examined the items before him.

Crimson Scorpion Cinnabar, Hundred Spirit Herb, Seven-Colored Stone, Fire Spirit Fruit...

These were common ingredients, some even found in the mortal world.

Using these ingredients, a Second Rank Pill formula for the Dustfall Pill was created.

These ordinary ingredients, when traced back to their medicinal properties, indicated that the pill's refinement difficulty wasn't significant.

By his side, the Supreme Alchemy Institute Elder's aged voice echoed.

"The rules remain the same as before."

"There are ten sets of ingredients in total, and the first to successfully refine the pill will be ranked accordingly."

"If all ten sets of materials are used up without success, it will be considered a failure."

"Begin now!"

With the signal, the competition began.

On the arena, nine alchemists were busy at work.

The assisting Qi Condensation Cultivators were tense, helping their alchemists process various materials.

Luochen's relaxed expression turned solemn.

Regardless of its simplicity, it was still a Second Rank Pill.

He had to give it his all!

Without delay, Luochen began categorizing and processing the various ingredients.

His exquisite foundational pill technique once again attracted countless gazes.

Everyone wanted to know.

Would he succeed this time?

Could he surpass the younger generation of alchemists in Qingdangu, achieving his own renowned status?

If he accomplished this feat, the name Danchenzi would resound throughout the Jade Cauldron Domain!

Even as a loose cultivator, countless offers would surely come his way.

Even a Golden Core Elder would have to treat him with respect!

Under the watchful eyes of many, Luochen remained calm and unhurried.

After an hour, he had processed all the semi-finished ingredients.

Luochen officially began refining the Dustfall Pill.

"Crimson Scorpion Cinnabar as the base, evenly spread at the bottom of the pill cauldron. Next, add the Seven-Colored Stone, a refinement method similar to the Jade Marrow Pill, categorized as a Mineral Pill."

"Supplemented with the Hundred Spirit Herb and Fire Spirit Fruit, which are rich in spiritual energy..."

Ever since learning this pill formula, Luochen had attempted to refine it several times.

Although he hadn't succeeded, he was already familiar with the process.

According to his estimation, by the time of the competition, it would take at most six or seven attempts to successfully refine the Dustfall Pill.

The overall success rate remained at about one-tenth of the system's estimate.

However!

As Luochen proceeded with the refinement, he secretly sensed that each step was flawless!

It seemed this batch had a high chance of success.

Could it succeed in just one attempt?

Wouldn't that be too shocking?

So many people were watching.

Luochen hesitated for a moment, but upon noticing the intense gaze of the Supreme Alchemy Institute Elder, he decided against intentionally sabotaging the process.

Sloppy techniques couldn't escape the perception of a Golden Core Elder's divine soul.

Doing so would only arouse suspicion.

Since that's the case!

Let's complete it in one go and showcase my terrifying pill refinement skills!

"This is where I'll make my name!"

Hesitation vanished, leaving only courage and determination.

Luochen executed a series of spirit arts, catalyzing the fusion of medicinal powers within the pill cauldron.

The raging Earth Fire, under his exquisite control, fluctuated in intensity, always providing the perfect amount of heat needed.

Time passed slowly.

Until!

"If not now, then when?"

Luochen laughed and added the final ingredient.

As if catalyzed, the medicinal liquid in the cauldron rapidly merged, and under the kneading of spirit power, transformed into pill pellets.

Luochen waved his hand.

The white Dustfall Pills flew towards the astonished Supreme Alchemy Institute Elder.

"Elder, please inspect them!"

The Supreme Alchemy Institute Elder grabbed all the Dustfall Pills, his expression shocked.

Just one attempt and he succeeded?

What terrifying pill refinement technique was this?

Even after countless private attempts over the past half month, achieving such results was still unbelievable!

He swallowed his saliva.

"Low Grade Dustfall Pill, three hours, qualified!"

"You..."

Luochen smiled modestly, "There's some luck involved. Privately, I've experienced many failures. I didn't expect such fortune to come so suddenly, and I succeeded."

Luck?

The Supreme Alchemy Institute Elder thought it must be so.

After all, even a Third Rank Alchemist couldn't guarantee a 100% success rate.

But...

Looking at Luochen's carefree and composed demeanor, everything seemed within his expectations. How could luck be a factor?

This young man had truly demonstrated his terrifying pill refinement skills from all angles.

Such talent couldn't be overlooked!

"Danchenzi, are you willing to join Qingdangu?"

(End of Chapter)

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