Ten Thousand Dragons Technique-Chapter 124: The Tournament Begins!

"Lin Xuan, you came to the Alchemist Contest! Why didn’t you tell me? I wanted to come cheer for you!" Bai Qianqian complained.

"Lin Xuan, are you really a second-grade Alchemy Master now? Wow, how on earth did you cultivate?" Feng Qingxue exclaimed in surprise.

Yu Shiqie looked at Lin Xuan, her smile as beautiful as a blooming flower. "Young Master Lin," she said, "do your best. I’m rooting for you."

"What are you all doing here?" Lin Xuan asked, somewhat surprised to see the three peerless beauties.

From a distance, Qin Xingchen watched the three women chatting and laughing with Lin Xuan, and he nearly ground his teeth to dust. Damn it! Bai Qianqian is the woman I’ve set my sights on, but now she’s been snatched away by Lin Xuan! Unforgivable! He swore that he would get his revenge and make Lin Xuan pay the price.

Zhao Feiyan was equally shocked. Although she didn’t recognize Bai Qianqian and Yu Shiqie, she could tell from their looks and bearing that they were anything but ordinary. For such peerless beauties to actually show favor to Lin Xuan... does he really have something special about him? Could this boy truly be on the rise in the Dao of Alchemy? Zhao Feiyan felt a stir of unease in her heart. 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

Song Xingyun’s face darkened as well. He didn’t know the three women, but that didn’t stop the jealousy from flaring up. He was the disciple of the Pill King and the top contender for the championship! When he had entered the venue, the cheers had been like a tidal wave. By all rights, he should be the center of attention. These peerless beauties should have been flocking to his side, but reality was a harsh mistress. The three of them hadn’t even given him a second glance, instead sitting right down next to Lin Xuan. He had been completely ignored. Damn it!

Song Xingyun glared at Lin Xuan, a cold glint in his eyes. He was now consumed by jealousy and hatred for him. What right does that kid have to be surrounded by beauties? Damn you, just you wait! When the Alchemist Contest starts, I’ll teach you a lesson! Song Xingyun seethed, gritting his teeth.

The other alchemy geniuses also shot him unfriendly looks. They stared at Lin Xuan, gnashing their teeth. If looks could kill, he would have already been pierced by a thousand arrows.

Far away, another figure stood watching. Dressed in a black robe with his face hidden beneath a cloak, he watched the scene unfold and let out a cold snort. Lin Xuan, just you wait. I will make you kneel before me. This person was Yu Huatian.

Previously, at Xuankong Mountain, he had been forced to kneel before Lin Xuan. At the time, he had been so dazed that he didn’t even understand what had happened. Afterward, when he came to his senses, he was so frustrated he could have coughed up blood. To think that he, a top-tier prodigy, had actually kneeled to someone else—it was an utter and humiliating disgrace. He craved revenge.

He had guessed that Lin Xuan would attend the Alchemist Contest, and sure enough, there he was. Yu Huatian planned to get his revenge during the competition. In that instant, Lin Xuan had become the target of many rivals, but he paid them no mind at all.

He continued to chat and laugh with the three peerless beauties. Just as the contest was about to begin, they stood up. "Do your best, Lin Xuan!" they encouraged him, before turning and heading to the audience seats.

After they left, Lin Xuan closed his eyes to rest and center himself. The other alchemy geniuses also began their final preparations, resting and recuperating. Meanwhile, in the audience stands, countless spectators were excitedly discussing who might win first place.

Time passed slowly. Around noon, a thunderous voice suddenly echoed throughout the entire venue, and everyone fell silent.

Lin Xuan opened his eyes. He and the other Alchemy Masters stood up and walked onto the square.

An elder, under the gaze of thousands, stepped to the forefront of the VIP section. He looked out at the many young geniuses on the square, and his ancient yet resonant voice echoed through heaven and earth.

"I, Mu Shan, in the name of the Master of the Pill Tower, declare the Alchemist Contest... now open!"

As his voice faded, the entire stadium erupted. The sound was so immense it seemed to shake the nine heavens. The many alchemy geniuses clenched their fists. It’s finally starting!

Lin Xuan looked at the figure in the VIP seats, marveling inwardly. That must be the Tower Master of the Xia Country’s Pill Tower Headquarters. They say his strength surpasses even that of the Pill King, Gu Tianhe. Truly unfathomable.

"Next, activate the Earth Fire Array!" Mu Shan’s voice boomed once more.

The entire square began to rumble. Symbols on the stone slabs on the ground lit up, forming one Earth Vein Fire Eye after another, each with flames flickering within.

Not all Alchemy Masters possess Spiritual Fire, so those who lacked it had to rely on Earth Vein Fire. In fact, even some Alchemy Masters who had Spiritual Fire would occasionally use Earth Vein Fire. Beneath the competition grounds lay a vast source of it. Assisted by an array, this source manifested as the Earth Vein Fire Eyes. An alchemist simply needed to place their Alchemy Furnace over one of these Fire Eyes to harness the power of the Earth Vein Fire for their alchemy.

Next to each Earth Vein Fire Eye was a designated spot. While the flame’s power was identical for all positions, some locations were more prominent than others. The central spot, in particular, was the most eye-catching position in the entire venue.

Naturally, this position was given to Song Xingyun. The strength he had displayed so far was the greatest, and as the disciple of the Pill King, he was arguably the most qualified person to occupy the center stage.

Hearing Mu Shan call his name, Song Xingyun walked excitedly toward the central position and sat down. As he took his place, countless people erupted in cheers. In their eyes, Song Xingyun was already the champion; there was no need for a competition. The other alchemy geniuses watched with a mixture of excitement and overwhelming envy.

I wonder what position I’ll get? they thought.

To the left and right of Song Xingyun were two more spots, both of which were equally dazzling and prominent. These were also focal points of the arena, and many of the young alchemy geniuses had their eyes on them, hoping to refine their Elixirs there.

I wonder who will get those two spots? Everyone was intensely curious. Several of the alchemy geniuses, such as Zhao Feiyan and Qin Xingchen, clenched their fists, both believing they were worthy of one of those positions.

"Bing Qing, take position number two," Mu Shan’s voice rang out again. A girl with an icy expression walked out and took her place at the designated spot, which was on Song Xingyun’s right-hand side.

Upon seeing this, many people sighed in disappointment, including Zhao Feiyan and Qin Xingchen. They knew they couldn’t compare to Bing Qing. Her strength was second only to Song Xingyun’s, and her status was extraordinary—she was Mu Shan’s own disciple. Moreover, Bing Qing was younger, only seventeen years old, which meant her talent might even surpass Song Xingyun’s.

That left one excellent spot: position number three, on Song Xingyun’s left.

It should be my turn this time, right? Zhao Feiyan thought.

Qin Xingchen also clenched his fists. I have to get that position.

Mu Shan’s voice rang out once more. "Lin Xuan, take position number three."

As soon as he said the words, the entire venue erupted in an uproar.