Alchemy Competition

  Innumerable fervent eyes stared at the round and smooth dark golden spirit pill, accompanied by gulps of saliva and heavy breathing sounds rising and falling in succession. If it weren't for the fact that everyone present was holding back their identities, they might have had the urge to directly snatch it away.

  Bi Changchun glanced around the scene and pointed to a spot, whereupon the jade box was immediately covered again, and the dark golden noble light suddenly retracted.

  Wow!

  Many alchemists let out a deep breath, watching Bi Changchun put the jade box back into the Time and Space Table, all of them rising up with an uncontrollable idea, determined to get this Spirit Dan into their pockets.

  At this time, Grandma Bi Lanchuihua also walked up and took out a pot of spiritual medicine from the time-space table. Although it was a precious spiritual medicine of mid-grade heaven rank, it was somewhat inferior to the Dark Spirit Gathering Root Dan. However, its attractiveness to guests was still extremely great, after all, this was something produced by Master Bi, so it must be extraordinary.

  "This is Jiuyin Lian's Nine Yin Ghost Lotus, a top-grade medicinal herb. Everyone present knows its efficacy, and it can be used to refine the Yin-Yang Elixir of Immortality, which is a spiritual medicine that prolongs one's lifespan."

  Lan Cuihua smiled and explained the information about this spiritual medicine.

  The elixir of longevity is usually extremely precious, after all who doesn't want to live a few more years.

  Yin Yang Wan Shou Dan is a top-grade, middle-level elixir that can extend one's lifespan by 30 to 50 years. Even if someone is on the brink of death, taking it will surely bring them back to life, with extraordinary efficacy.

  Of course, Jiuyin Lian is just one of the Yin-type main medicine spirits, and there are corresponding Yang-type main medicine spirits, such as Jiuyang Sunflower. In addition, dozens of other auxiliary medicine spirits are also needed.

  Chu Xiao's gaze fell on the spiritual medicine, which was completely black all over, with patterns like a fierce ghost on the lotus flower, looking quite peculiar.

  Compared to the Dark Spirit Gathering Root Dan, the Nine Yin Lethal Ghost Lotus is no less attractive to many guests. Many of the spiritual plant masters present have the idea of competing for it.

  With the attraction of two treasures, many people who did not participate in the challenge originally became restless.

  Since there are two types of competitions this time, alchemy and spiritual planting, there must be a sequence, and it was finally decided to refine the medicine first and then plant the spirits.

  In the Purple Cloud Palace, there is a special alchemy room and spiritual plant garden, so the venue for the competition is no problem.

  Then thousands of guests went to the alchemy hall in a mighty and majestic manner.

  The alchemy lab of the Purple Cloud Palace is extremely high-end, covering a vast area. This place was originally built specifically for various alchemy competitions, and every year there are large-scale alchemy competitions held here. The four sides are surrounded by countless spectator stands and VIP boxes, while in the middle of the venue are numerous alchemy platforms. However, when not in use, these alchemy platforms all sink into the ground.

  It is said that this alchemy hall can accommodate up to a thousand alchemists to conduct alchemy competitions at the same time.

  Thousands of guests were sparsely seated on the grand viewing platform of the alchemy hall, looking very empty.

  "Now, we invite all alchemists participating in the competition to come on stage. This time, there is no level restriction, even if you are a master alchemist, you can still show off your skills."

  The competition was presided over by eight professional referees from the Ziyun City Referee Branch, led by Zhang Ziming, the president of the branch, who has extremely high prestige.

  Regardless of what sport is being played, a referee association usually hires officials.

  The Arbiters' Guild is said to be the most impartial professional association in the Cultivation Union, and these professional arbiters are themselves professionals from other industries.

  For example, Zhang Ziming, the head of the referee department, is a ninth-grade alchemy master, but his reputation in the refereeing profession far exceeds that of alchemy. He is known as the Referee Master and every match he executes is renowned for being strict, fair and just.

  On the huge judging platform, Zhang Ziming with white hair and beard wore a Taoist robe, his face was stern, behind him were seven professional judges, all of whom had the title of Alchemist.

  As professional referees, they naturally did not have the qualifications to participate in this alchemy competition.

  As Zhang Ziming's words fell, one by one, alchemists walked from the viewing platform to the alchemy arena. Although Zhang Ziming said that grandmaster alchemists could also come on stage, no grandmaster alchemist would be so shameless as to compete with a group of specialist and artisan-level alchemists.

  "Brother, you must work harder, you must defeat everyone."

  Chu Yao looked at Chu Xiao getting up and immediately cheered him on.

  "Come on, son."

  Li Yuyuan also encouraged.

  Chu Xiao nodded slightly and looked at Bi Yunqing beside him, with a faint smile. He also saw the concern in her shining eyes.

  At this time, Li Ao also walked up and patted Chu Xiao's shoulder, saying: "Little brother, the master is competing with you on the same stage, no problem?"

  "Alas, senior brother, with a high-level alchemist like you around, is there still any chance for me to win?"

  Chu Xiao was slightly stunned and then shook his head and sighed.

  Anling Jugen Dan and Jiuyin Liguilian, these two treasures, for Li Ao Ping, a ninth-grade alchemy master, are also hard to come by, no wonder he would take action.

  "Haha, little junior brother, Master said you're a rare talent in alchemy that appears only once in a hundred years. Just don't make big brother lose too badly later on."

  Li Ao patted Chu Xiao's shoulder and laughed loudly.

  Two people walked towards the alchemy arena while chatting and laughing.

  Soon, nearly a hundred alchemists had gathered at the alchemy site. Chu Xiao used the Cultivation System to scan them and found that they were all Master-level alchemists or above, with several even being Specialist-level alchemists. There were even several 9th-grade alchemists like Li Ao Ping.

  Chu Xiao discovered the existence of Zhang Biande, who was also an alchemist and had reached the 8th rank.

  There was also Wei Changqing, a six-refined dan master.

  It was Lin He Ping who did not show up, apparently he was mindful of his own status.

  In comparison, Chu Xiao found that as a third-grade alchemy apprentice, he was at the lowest level.

  However, Chu Xiao also knew that in competitions without occupational level restrictions, the refined elixirs were generally not too high-level.

  "This alchemy competition has a total of 93 alchemists participating. The alchemy competition platform is now open."

  Judge Zhang Ziming of the alchemy competition suddenly let out a loud shout.

  In an instant, the entire alchemy arena suddenly shook violently, and a strong light burst forth, enveloping the area. In everyone's sight, the platforms for alchemy slowly rose up from the ground, ninety-three in total.

  These alchemy platforms belong to the most standard structure, of course, the platform is the platform, as for the alchemy equipment, it must be prepared by the alchemist. Generally, professional alchemists will have their own alchemy equipment, after all, they are used to using them, and refining elixirs is more handy.

  So there is no alchemy equipment on these alchemy platforms.

  As the light faded, all the alchemy platforms were thoroughly displayed before the eyes of many. Without waiting for the judge's order, many participating alchemists walked towards the platform.

  Chu Xiao's chosen alchemy platform was adjacent to Li Ao Ping's. Standing on the platform, he looked around and found that it was very well laid out, with all sorts of formations, including specialized defensive formations. Once activated, they would form a light shield around the entire platform, so even if an explosion or other danger occurred during the alchemy process, it wouldn't spread beyond the platform.

  "Now, all alchemists have taken their positions. Please insert your title cards into the competition inspection array. The alchemy competition system will generate suitable challenge dan formulas and competition rules based on your title levels."

  Chief Judge Zhang Ziming said loudly.

  As it was not an official match, the difference in professional levels on site was too great, so job title cards had to be checked.

  The competition system instrument in the alchemy hall, its actual function is similar to the competition referee instrument in the spiritual tour system. This is also the most standardized instrument, with a very wide range of applications, almost applicable to competitions between various industries, and even appeared earlier than the spiritual tour system.

  Chu Xiao lightly touched the space-time watch on her wrist, and instantly a jade slip appeared in her hand.

  This time-space table belongs to the Chu army, but since they need to compete, it is temporarily lent to him for use. The time-space table contains the alchemy equipment needed for this alchemy.

  This set of alchemy equipment was prepared by Bi Changchun for him, and the alchemy equipment used in Bi Changchun's alchemy room before was this set.

  Chu Xiao took a glance at the title jade slip in his hand, a faint smile appeared on his face, and then he inserted the jade slip into a recess. Suddenly, a light flashed, and Chu Xiao's professional information appeared on the huge crystal screen of the judging platform.

  Name: Chu Xiao.

  Date of birth: November 3, 1325, League calendar.

  Age: 15.

  Title: Third-Rank Alchemy Apprentice.

  Affiliation: Ziyun City Alchemy Branch.

  As soon as these few lines of information appeared on the screen, they immediately attracted the attention of many people. Chu Xiao was the protagonist of this visit to the master's banquet and also the challenger, so he naturally drew the most attention.

  However, looking at the title of the three Dan refining apprentices, many people were stunned.

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