The Master of Beasts-Chapter 626 - 170: The Medicine King’s Grand Tournament Finale
Earth Heart Valley, Medicine King Competition
The second round, which lasted for nearly half a year, finally came to an end.
"I didn't expect it to be this boring. No wonder hardly anyone came to watch," Miao Panpan said, throwing down a Spiritual Insect in frustration.
"In alchemy, half a year is already quite short," Chen Jiuge's mindset was quite peaceful.
Aunt Wen and Mu Xifeng stared intently at the last army on the chessboard. The tiny Spiritual Insects were like well-trained soldiers battling each other on the small board, ultimately perishing together.
"What a pity," Mu Xifeng sighed.
Over the past six months, the two had competed many times, and this was the only chance to win. Unexpectedly, it ended in mutual destruction.
"After all, we cultivate different paths. Overall, I came out ahead," Aunt Wen smiled.
Mu Xifeng shook her head slightly. Even among Golden Immortals, difference in paths is no excuse.
"The competition's results are about to be announced."
"Buzz buzz buzz"
A lifelike Phoenix soared skywards from the high platform, and a large silver Elixir ascended to face its Pill Tribulation.
"Heavenly Phoenix Immortal Pill, it was refined well, but unfortunately, its refinement difficulty is far below that of a Golden Core," Mu Xifeng shook her head.
The Heavenly Phoenix Immortal Pill possessed great healing power, capable of partially restoring Dao injuries. It was a rare Healing Pill, though its refinement was not as challenging as a Golden Core focused on Dao.
The Heavenly Phoenix Immortal Pill had not yet fully endured the tribulation, when the remaining seven participants simultaneously opened their furnaces. Among them, three elixirs shone the brightest, all of which were Third Revolutions Golden Cores!
The tribulations of these eight elixirs were no less than that of a Heavenly Immortal Thunder Tribulation, and were even more grand in momentum.
Thin, rapid, and dense thunderbolts descended, the elixirs withstood the thunderbolt forces more intensely, easily turning to ashes, further testing the alchemists' skills.
"Crack"
The faint sound of cracking transmitted clearly to everyone's ears, and one grayish elixir gave out first, revealing imperfections.
"How could this be!"
One alchemist on the high platform, with graying hair yet a youthful appearance, exclaimed in shock.
The thunderbolts grew more violent, and the grayish elixir turned to ashes first, even surrounding elixirs began showing cracks, seemingly unable to withstand the tribulation.
"What a pity, this Dead Silence Immortal Pill was actually a tad better than the Heavenly Phoenix Immortal Pill, but it had bad luck," Mu Xifeng said with some regret.
Although, for Mu Xifeng, this Dead Silence Immortal Pill was nothing significant, alchemists have a special bond with each elixir.
The tribulation dissipated, unveiling the top four.
Among the eight participants, three had their elixirs shattered. Although some elixirs remained in their Pill Furnaces, having not endured the tribulation, they stood no chance against the other five, handing in an elixir each before quietly leaving.
It wasn't entirely a quiet exit, as some of the clans waiting outside extended olive branches to them. To enter the second round, those alchemists were no ordinary individuals, the clans were in dire need of skilled alchemists.
Among the remaining five, three refined Third Revolutions Golden Cores, successfully overcoming the tribulation, seemingly locking in the top three positions without dispute.
The only debate lay between the Heavenly Phoenix Immortal Pill and the last Hundred Life Immortal Pill.
Both were healing Immortal Pills, but with slightly different effects. The Heavenly Phoenix Immortal Pill was precious for treating Dao injuries, achieving perfection after the tribulation.
The Hundred Life Immortal Pill was more effective for healing an Immortal body, also treating Dao injuries, though surpassed by the Heavenly Phoenix Immortal Pill. If only this, the Hundred Life Immortal Pill's refinement difficulty was a bit higher.
However, after enduring the tribulation, the Hundred Life Immortal Pill had minor surface cracks.
Mu Xifeng contemplated for a moment, ultimately declaring the Hundred Life Immortal Pill victorious.
Because, in the Medicine King Competition, the emphasis was on the alchemist's craftsmanship. The Hundred Life Immortal Pill's refinement difficulty was higher, its effects commendable, having endured a stricter tribulation influenced by the simultaneous rise of seven elixirs.
The rest of the rankings were straightforward. The Third Revolutions Golden Cores were the same, Mu Xifeng needed only a brief inspection to determine which elixir was in a better state, with stronger efficacy.
"I announce the first place, Gu Hu"
"Second place, Mu Xinyan"
"Third place, Ni Zhong"
"Fourth place, Wang Liang"
The top four prizes, aside from the honorary title of Medicine King, included substantial rewards, such as a Dao Artifact-level Alchemy Furnace for the first place, an Ancient Pill Recipe for the second place.....
"It's finally over, we should head back," Miao Panpan said eagerly.
"Looks like this kind of competition isn't for you young folks," Mu Xifeng chuckled while holding two Jade Bottles.
"Senior."
"Don't feel bad. If I didn't have nothing better to do, I wouldn't be interested in participating in this competition. These are the eight people's elixirs, two left only one elixir each while the other six were generous to leave two each, consider it a little token," Mu Xifeng smiled gently.
"Thank you, Senior," the two bowed in gratitude.
"Are you leaving?" Mu Xinyan asked, sounding a bit disappointed.
Life in Medicine King Valley was quite dull, always delving into alchemy or studying the properties of Spirit Plants. If they lived more leisurely, they would grow their own Spirit Plants, self-sustain, raise some Spiritual Beasts, and live a secluded life.
