"The winner has yet to be announced. Isn't it a little too early to congratulate her?"
A clear laughter rang out from afar. Under the support of an unknown force, it directly broke through the barrier, causing everyone present to frown.
The elders' pupils constricted. They didn't think the newcomer could transmit his voice into the barrier. Not everyone could do that.
Too early?
The situation was very obvious. Other than Hong Zhuang Luo, who else had the right to win?
Everyone frowned and followed the voice.
A man in white was slowly walking towards them. He appeared to be 17 or 18 years old. His facial features were normal, the type that would be hard to pick out in a crowd. However, his temperament was extraordinary. Like a descending immortal, he was extraordinary.
It was Ling Xian.
Seeing that the competition was not over yet, he sighed in relief and revealed a faint smile.
As long as he can make it in time, then everything will be fine.
Different from his relaxed expression, everyone was frowning. The way they looked at him was unfriendly. Especially the competing descendants who were flattering Hong Zhuang Luo. Their expressions were cold.
They were just talking excitedly and were certain that Hong Zhuang Luo would win. Yet at this moment, Ling Xian suddenly appeared and made such a provocative statement. Naturally, these people were not happy.
In reality, Ling Xian was not being provocative. He was merely stating a fact.
However, since everyone was certain that Hong Zhuang Luo would be the winner, his statement became provocative.
Therefore, all the cultivators who admired Hong Zhuang Luo chimed in.
"Who are you? Fairy Hong has already brewed a Dan of the fifth realm and the eighth ranked. The winning seat belongs to her. Why can't we congratulate her? "
"Exactly. Once a Dan of the fifth realm and the eighth ranked appeared, we all admit defeat. She is the winner we all recognize!"
"That's right. Not only do we recognize her, everyone else here agrees. Therefore, Fairy Hong is the winner of this year's competition!"
Everyone chimed in. As they questioned Ling Xian, they also praised Hong Zhuang Luo.
"Just because you all agree doesn't mean I agree."
Ling Xian revealed a faint smile. Looking at everyone inside the barrier, he said, "Just because you admit defeat doesn't mean I will give up."
At those words, everyone was a little startled. Then, they realized what he meant and the way they looked at him turned even more unfriendly.
"Interesting, so he's planning to participate in the competition."
"Haha, you overestimate yourself. Fairy Hong's cultivation level is high and her attainments are extraordinary. What do you have to compete with her?"
"That's right. A fifth-realm eighth-ranked pill has already appeared. It's the same as winning the championship. You still want to participate? Aren't you afraid of humiliating yourself?"
"If you're not stupid, then you're overconfident. How can a mere mortal like you hope to reach Fairy Hong's cultivation level?"
Everyone's tone was the same. They all thought Ling Xian's brain was flooded with water. There was no way he could compare to the goddess in their hearts.
"I am not the one asking for humiliation. You are." Ling Xian shook his head with a smile. He wondered why he was being targeted everywhere he went.
Hearing this, the way everyone looked at him turned even colder. Just as they were about to scold him, Hong Zhuang Luo waved her hand to stop them.
"Interesting."
Hong Zhuang Luo's lips curled into a sarcastic smile. Because the clone Ling Xian was using right now was different in both appearance and temperament, she didn't recognize it.
"You mean you want to challenge me?"
Ling Xian softly grinned, "I am not challenging you. I simply want to participate and win the championship."
"The winning seat has been locked into my hands. Nobody here can challenge me."
Hong Zhuang Luo spoke softly, "So, you are challenging me."
"Whatever you say. Whether I challenge you or try to win the championship, it doesn't make much of a difference." Ling Xian shook his head with a smile. He thought that this young lady of the Hong Clan was as arrogant as ever.
Even though he didn't interact much with Hong Zhuang Luo at the gathering of the alchemists and they didn't even exchange more than 10 sentences. However, he could feel that this Heaven's Favorite was very arrogant.
What was happening now had proven his feeling right.
"Then did you know that everyone who challenges me loses in the end? They lose miserably." Hong Zhuang Luo faintly grinned, full of mockery.
"I really didn't know that."
Ling Xian shook his head and teased. Then, he said something that almost made Hong Zhuang Luo explode.
"But I do know that during the last gathering of alchemists, you placed third."
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone's expression changed.
Everyone who was an alchemist had heard of what happened during the last gathering of alchemists. They all knew how humiliating third place was for Hong Zhuang Luo, who had sworn to become the champion.
Therefore, after Ling Xian made this statement, everyone carefully peeked at Hong Zhuang Luo. She looked like she was about to explode.
Her face was dark and her fists were tightly clenched. If it weren't for the elders, she would've lost it by now. However, even though she didn't make a move, her expression was extremely cold. The way she looked at Ling Xian was full of killer's intent.
It was obvious that she was enraged.
At this, Ling Xian frowned. He didn't expect Hong Zhuang Luo to react so strongly. But it didn't matter. If she was enraged, so be it. It wasn't like he was afraid.
"Good, very good."
Hong Zhuang Luo's face was frosty. She flapped around her sleeve and said four cold words.
"Come in and be humiliated!"
As soon as he said that, the crowd burst into cheers.
"Haha, well said. You are the goddess of my heart after all. You should be this confident!"
"Come in and be humiliated? How confident is that? How dominating is that? Haha, those four words are far too beautiful! "
"Hehe, the goddess is asking you to go in and be humiliated. Young man, hurry up and go in."
Hearing the discussions around him, Ling Xian's expression remained calm and unmoved. He glared at Hong Zhuang Luo and everyone else. Go in and be humiliated?
It wasn't certain who would be humiliated.
"Interesting."
The corner of his lips curled up and Ling Xian shifted his gaze towards the elders in midair. In a bright voice, he said, "I am disciple Xian Ling. I am here to participate in the competition. I wonder if I can enter?"
Hearing this, the elders didn't speak. For one, the leader of crafts was here and it wasn't their place to speak. For two, it was Ling Xian's first move.
Different from the less knowledgeable descendants, they knew very well how difficult it was to transmit one's voice without entering the barrier.
This indirectly proved that Ling Xian had an extraordinary amount of knowledge with arrays. Especially after hearing the name "Xian Ling", the elders' expressions turned even more serious.
Only one person was relaxed and had a smile on his face.
It was the leader of alchemy.
Normally speaking, though the competition of the four paths was important, it was enough for the elders to show up. There was no need for a giant like him to show up. But since he had nothing to do today, he decided to come and watch.
He knew very well just what Ling Xian's identity was and how knowledgeable he was with arrays. What surprised him was that a grandmaster of both arrays and crafts was here to participate in the competition. Could it be that he knew alchemy as well?
"Interesting." The leader of alchemy had a smile on his face and made a statement that confused everyone.
"You, you know alchemy as well?"
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone was confused.
What did he mean by he knew alchemy? Based on the leader's tone, it seemed like he was familiar with this person.
"You will find out soon enough." Ling Xian grinned.
"Alright, I will wait and see."
The leader of alchemy stroke his beard and smiled, "Go in. I don't think you need me to lift the array."
"Of course not."
The corner of Ling Xian's lips curled up. He marched forward and when he arrived before the barrier, he flapped around his sleeve. Suddenly, a large hole appeared, and he calmly walked into it.
This scene caused the expressions of the elders to change slightly, and they were moved once again.
Hong Zhuang Luo's expression changed as well. She didn't think the person before her would be so knowledgeable with arrays. However, she wasn't afraid. Just because she was knowledgeable with arrays didn't mean she was knowledgeable with alchemy.
On the other hand, some people have eyes that can recognize pearls while others have eyes that can't see.
After seeing that Ling Xian really dared to walk into the barrier, the crowd once again burst into laughter.
"This young man sure is brave. Sadly, I think he is too stupid."
"How laughable. Fairy Hong has already made it clear that she wants him to be humiliated. Yet he still dares to walk in. He is asking to be humiliated."
"But this young man's name is the same as that master."
"So what? Just by how stupid he is, he definitely isn't that master. Even if he is, that master is talented with arrays and crafts, he doesn't have alchemy skills. "
Everyone's face was full of disdain and they all mocked Ling Xian.
However, when they saw him begin to brew, their expressions froze.
The elders and Hong Zhuang Luo's eyes shone brightly with shock.
This was because Ling Xian wasn't using a cauldron. Instead, he was using his palm as a cauldron.
Brewing a Dan on the palm wasn't hard. Any alchemist could do it. The problem was, 99% of alchemists fail. Therefore, when everyone saw that he was using his palm as a cauldron, everyone was shocked.
What happened next shocked everyone even more.
Because Hong Zhuang Luo was here, Ling Xian didn't reveal his Godly Fire. Instead, he displayed a technique and turned his spiritual energy into flames.
However, even though he couldn't use the Godly Fire, his alchemy skills remained dominating. He wasn't the type of person to rely on external objects.
His left hand was burning with flames and his right hand formed a hand seal. He melted all 13 spiritual medicines.
The reason why he chose to brew a Dan on his palm wasn't because he wanted to shock everyone. It was because the Encyclopedia of Alchemy recorded a mysterious technique. Not only did this technique allow him to brew a Dan on his palm, but the quality of the Dan he brewed would also be better.
Therefore, after he melted all 13 spiritual medicines, he continued to brew a Dan on his palm.
This scene once again shocked everyone. As time went on, the shape of a Dan began to form on top of Ling Xian's palm. This shocked everyone even more.
Even the leader of alchemy, this important figure, was a little shocked.
As an alchemist, he naturally knew how difficult it was to brew a Dan on his palm. Even he wouldn't try it easily. But under his senses, the Dan on Ling Xian's palm had already taken shape. As long as no accidents happen, he won't fail.
In other words, the success of his refinement was already set in stone. Ignoring the quality of the Dan, the fact that he successfully brewed a Dan on his palm was enough to shock the leader of alchemy.
"What a rare Heaven's Favorite. In the future, I will have to call him the Master of Arrays, Crafts, and Alchemy."
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