"Under such circumstances, why do you think he won't lose?"
Zhou Shu Qiu's eyes were filled with disbelief when she looked at Murong Bing again.
"Intuition."
However, Murong Bing's response to Zhou Shuqiu's question was simple.
Intuition.
This was Murong Bing's answer.
Zhou Shu Qiu was speechless when she heard Murong Bing's answer. She did not expect Murong Bing would respond in such a manner.
In the past, Zhou Shu Qiu would not have believed Murong Bing would respond in such a manner.
After all, Murong Bing had always been a meticulous person who would not rely on her intuition.
However, Murong Bing had acted in such a manner.
'Perhaps, love can really make a person lose their mind …' Zhou Shu Qiu thought to herself.
Zhou Shu Qiu could not help but think to herself. She thought Murong Bing was acting out of character because she had fallen in love with Duan Ling Tian.
After replying to Zhou Shu Qiu, Murong Bing's eyes did not leave Duan Lingtian.
She could faintly feel a sense of confidence from this man. It was a very strong confidence. He was so confident that even if she wanted to worry about him, she couldn't at all …
In fact, she had a strong intuition that Duan Lingtian would win.
He would not lose!
This was the reason she had responded in such a manner to Zhou Shu Qiu's question.
Meanwhile, both Duan Lingtian and Xiao Gang Yu were fully focused on heating their cauldrons.
Only after heating their cauldrons could they continue with the next step to refine the Overarching Heaven Pills.
While Duan Lingtian and Xiao Gang Yu were heating their cauldrons, many people had gathered around to watch the show.
Time passed quietly.
Although Xiao Gang Yu, the Chief Celestial Alchemist of the Blissful Sect, was not the fastest in the Six Southeastern Regions, he was still one of the fastest prominent Celestial Alchemists in the Six Southeastern Regions.
For this reason, it did not take long before he finished heating his cauldron and moved on to the next step.
Although Xiao Gang Yu finished heating the cauldron, it was still much slower compared to Duan Ling Tian's actual heating speed.
The reason why Duan Lingtian's heating speed was slower than Xiao Gangyu's was because he hadn't used his full strength yet.
He still intended to maintain the heating speed of the cauldron at more than ten hours.
"As expected of the Chief Celestial Alchemist of the Blissful Sect!"
"I'm afraid only a few prominent Celestial Alchemists in the Six Southeastern Regions can compare to this speed, right?"
"Quick! Too fast! "
"It took less than seven hours to heat up a Superior Grade Celestial Pill Cauldron … His heating speed is truly shocking."
…
After Xiao Gangyu spent less than seven hours to heat up the High-Grade Immortal Pill Cauldron, most of the onlookers couldn't help but sigh.
Xiao Gangyu also heard these exclamations after he finished heating the cauldron.
For a moment, he glanced at Duan Lingtian, who was still "seriously" heating the cauldron, and a trace of disdain flashed in the depths of his eyes. Then, he continued with the next step of the refining process.
"With his alchemy speed, I'm afraid I'll have to wait for a while before he can refine the Overarching Heaven Pills."
Generally, the faster one refines the pills, the higher the success rate.
"A month ago, he only managed to refine three Overarching Heaven Pills because of his pitifully slow heating speed!"
…
Xiao Gang Yu thought to himself as he continued with the next step. He was certain Duan Ling Tian's success rate was much higher than his. He was certain Duan Ling Tian's success rate was much higher than his.
'Moreover, after coming to Alchemy City and interacting with the Celestial Alchemists, my comprehension of the Alchemy Dao has improved again. I'm 80% confident I'll be able to refine six Overarching Heaven Pills this time!'
Over the past few decades, Xiao Gangyu had only managed to refine six Overarching Heaven Pills in one go a few times due to good luck.
Other times, he only managed to refine five Overarching Heaven Pills.
However, he was confident he would be able to refine six Overarching Heaven Pills this time.
In just a blink of an eye, more than three hours had passed.
Swoosh!
At this moment, Duan Lingtian finally made his next move. He raised his hand and the cauldron began to rotate.
"He's done heating his cauldron as well?"
"His speed of heating the cauldron this time is much faster than the one a month ago …"
"Yes, it's much faster … I was there the last time. It took him 11 hours to heat his cauldron, but this time, it only took him 10 hours. "
"His heating speed is so fast … His success rate of refining Overarching Heaven Pills this time should be higher than the last time, right?"
"I don't think so … Even if his success rate is higher than the last time, based on his previous success rate of three Overarching Heaven Pills, he should be able to refine four Overarching Heaven Pills this time."
"I think so too."
…
After Duan Lingtian finished heating his cauldron, the onlookers began to whisper among themselves again.
However, none of them had any confidence in Duan Lingtian just because his heating speed was slightly faster than the last month.
"There's no other way … If he wants to refine more than seven Overarching Heaven Pills, he has to slow down his heating speed."
"If I continue to maintain the heating speed of eleven hours, although I can still refine seven pills like I did a month ago, it's too risky …"
After he finished heating his cauldron, Duan Lingtian heard all the whispers among the onlookers.
He was not confident he would be able to refine seven Overarching Heaven Pills if he maintained the heating speed for 11 hours.
However, if he slowed down his heating speed, he was 100% confident he would be able to refine seven Overarching Heaven Pills.
For this reason, he had to do it.
"Master Duan, although I've heard that your heating speed is slow, I didn't expect it to be this slow … Don't tell me you can't even refine three Overarching Heaven Pills this time?"
At this moment, Ji Fan, the Arhat of the Blissful Sect, looked at Duan Ling Tian mockingly as he said, "You're not qualified to be my disciple.
"Arhat, Master Duan is refining pills. Don't you think it's inappropriate for you to disturb him?"
Situ Ming, the prominent Celestial Alchemist of the Tai Yi Celestial Sect, said as he glanced at Ji Fan with a displeased expression on his face.
Ji Fan looked at Situ Ming and was about to say something when a cold glint flashed across his eyes.
However, before he could say anything, he was stopped by a fierce glare.
It was none other than Zhong Shang, the supreme Celestial Alchemist from the Alliance of Celestial Masters.
Although Zhong Shang's alchemy skills were high, he was only a Celestial Alchemist with an ordinary cultivation base. Moreover, he had his grandmaster, Li An, by his side so he was not worried Zhong Shang would do anything to him.
However, the problem was …
Zhong Qi was by Zhong Shang's side.
Not only was Zhong Qi Zhong Shang's twin brother, but he was also a Ten Directions Celestial Duke who was stronger than Zhong Shang's grandmaster.
Because of this, he did not dare to make a sound when Zhong Shang's sharp gaze swept over him.
Time continued to pass by.
Meanwhile, Xiao Gang Yu, the Chief Celestial Alchemist of the Blissful Sect, who had finished heating his cauldron three hours earlier than Duan Ling Tian, finally completed the second last step of the pill refinement process.
Pill condensation!
After pill condensation, it was time to collect the pills.
"Master Xiao from the Blissful Sect is about to collect his pills … I wonder how many pills he'll be able to refine!"
"I've heard that Master Xiao from the Blissful Sect once refined six Overarching Heaven Pills in one go. Although he was lucky at that time, he usually refined at least five Overarching Heaven Pills."
"Does this mean Master Duan from the Tai Yi Celestial Sect is going to lose?"
"I don't think he has a chance to win at all. Although he's much faster this time, he only managed to refine three Overarching Heaven Pills a month ago!"
"There's no doubt that Apothecary Xiao from the Blissful Sect is going to win this duel!"
…
Xiao Gang Yu, the Chief Celestial Alchemist of the Blissful Sect, finally finished heating his cauldron. Soon after, he moved on to the last step of refining pills — collecting the pills.
"It's time to collect the pills!"
When Xiao Gang Yu slapped the cauldron and was about to collect the pills, many people exclaimed in surprise.
Then, under everyone's watchful eyes, streaks of light shot out of the cauldron in an orderly manner.
"One pill."
"Two pills."
"Three pills."
…
While Xiao Gang Yu was collecting the pills, many people began to count the number of Overarching Heaven Pills he had refined.
"Six pills!"
When the last Overarching Heaven Pill was in Xiao Gang Yu's hand, a bright smile appeared on his face. At the same time, he passed the pills to Zhong Shang, the supreme Celestial Alchemist from the Alliance of Celestial Masters.
"Master Xiao has successfully refined six Overarching Heaven Pills."
Zhong Shang nodded.
"Old Ancestor, I'm glad I didn't disappoint you!"
Xiao Gang Yu said with a smile as he looked at Li An, the Old Ancestor of the Blissful Sect.
"Thank you for your hard work, Master Xiao."
Li An's face, which had been stiff from beginning to end, revealed a smile at this moment.
Although Li An did not think Duan Lingtian would be able to defeat Xiao Gang Yu even if Xiao Gang Yu only managed to refine five Overarching Heaven Pills.
However, since Xiao Gang Yu had successfully refined six Overarching Heaven Pills, he was certain Xiao Gang Yu had a higher chance of winning.
"I'd like to see how many Overarching Heaven Pills the Chief Celestial Alchemist of the Tai Yi Celestial Sect can refine!"
Xiao Gang Yu was in high spirits after refining six Overarching Heaven Pills. He looked at Duan Lingtian with a smug expression on his face.
"Master Xiao has successfully refined six Overarching Heaven Pills … There's no doubt about the outcome of this competition."
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