Top-tier Unruly Master-Chapter 1578 - 615: First Place
The sect leaders on the observatory were deeply shocked, finding it hard to believe the reality before their eyes. It was simply too incredible!
Even though the other party was the elder brother of the Lake Master, he was just a mere youth. How could he possibly achieve this? It was truly shocking!
The other party not only listed all the spiritual materials but also noted the quantities required. This is something even a Grade Nine Alchemist might not be able to do! For a moment, the Middle Sect Master wore an incredulous expression, discussing fervently with others, still doubtful that Ding Fan could accomplish this.
Among the sect leaders was an elder who had previously analyzed Ding Fan without fearing the assertion of Lake Master Long Ren. He was now frowning deeply, filled with many doubts in his heart. Such an outcome was completely beyond his expectations. He was utterly astonished. As an elder-level figure in the Thirty-Six Caves, though he would not fear the existence of the Lake Master, at this moment, he also found himself at a loss for words. This is because he was not a stubborn and arrogant elder but rather a person who believed in facts and truths, unafraid of power and authority.
The elder knew the examiner Elder Gong very well. Like him, Elder Gong was also a seasoned member of the Thirty-Six Caves and was meticulous and serious in his work. The elder knew that Elder Gong wouldn’t make mistakes, so there was only one possibility left: the Lake Master’s elder brother was a hidden talent.
The other party is not an ordinary person!
"Elder Xi, what’s going on here? This is just too unbelievable!"
"Indeed, Elder Xi! Writing down all the spiritual materials and even noting the quantities, such mastery over medicine pills, it’s something even a Grade Nine Alchemist would find difficult to achieve! Although the other party is the elder brother of the Lake Master, is it really possible for him to achieve this?"
"Yes, there seems to be something fishy here..."
"..."
For a time, many sect leaders looked at Elder Xi, inquiring with puzzled expressions, clearly wanting him to articulate what they dared not voice due to respecting the Lake Master’s status. But at this moment, Elder Xi’s face was gloomy, seemingly pondering something. For a moment, Elder Xi chose silence; even he couldn’t say anything at this time...
As the voices of doubt filled the Light Square, Long Ren slowly stood up, his face looking somewhat displeased as he calmly said:
"My elder brother is the champion of this year’s Great Alchemy Competition, a bona fide Grade Nine Alchemist! There is no need for doubt!"
The moment Long Ren finished speaking, the surroundings plunged once again into a death-like silence...
"Oh my God! The elder brother is the champion of this year’s Great Alchemy Competition!"
"Heavens, this is simply incredible... no wonder he’s so amazing!"
"The skills of the Great Alchemy Competition champion are not to be underestimated, writing such a test paper indeed makes sense..."
"No wonder the elder brother of the Lake Master isn’t an ordinary character..."
"..."
After the brief silence, everyone was filled with astonished discussions. No one was questioning Ding Fan’s test paper anymore. Everyone was exceedingly shocked by Ding Fan, unexpectedly finding out that the Lake Master’s brother turned out to be this year’s Great Alchemy Competition champion, hailed as a once-in-a-century alchemic genius!
Therefore, it was easy to understand how he could write such an exam paper...
At this moment, Examiner Elder Gong also heard Long Ren’s words, feeling a surge of emotions within his heart. He didn’t expect that the other party was the champion of this year’s Great Alchemy Competition. As an Grade Eight Alchemist, Elder Gong naturally paid great attention to this year’s Great Alchemy Competition. He had heard quite a bit about Ding Fan’s astonishing deeds.
However, the elder didn’t know that Ding Fan was the champion of the Great Alchemy Competition!
Even though Elder Gong had heard some of Ding Fan’s achievements before, many things were so astonishing that Elder Gong found it hard to believe they were true. He couldn’t imagine that the young generation of alchemists in the Cultivation World had already reached such a pinnacle level of alchemy.
He also found it hard to believe that the champion of this year’s Great Alchemy Competition was a Grade Nine Alchemist and a very young cultivator; it was simply too incredible. There were many rumors, albeit with some detail differences, but the fact that this person was a young Grade Nine Alchemist was something that could be confirmed.
This matter left Elder Gong perpetually astonished, deeply regretting not going to Dancheng to witness this year’s Great Alchemy Competition and seeing with his own eyes, or personally confirming it.
At this moment, Elder Gong didn’t expect that the Lake Master’s elder brother was actually the champion of the Great Alchemy Competition! This left him feeling both thrilled and astonished, and ashamed! From the test paper submitted by Ding Fan, Elder Gong could see that the alchemy skills of the other party had indeed reached the level of a Grade Nine Alchemist.
Thus, the Lake Master’s words were not deceitful. For someone as young as the other party to have reached the level of a Grade Nine Alchemist is truly remarkable in the Cultivation World. Except for this year’s champion of the Great Alchemy Competition, there’s hardly another young cultivator known to have achieved such a feat.
Elder Gong was also filled with surprise, not expecting to have the fortune of meeting this champion of the Great Alchemy Competition, a rare genius in the Alchemy World! Elder Gong felt truly honored, and indeed ashamed, as the other party was already a Grade Nine Alchemist at a young age, surpassing his own alchemy level, while he himself was in his twilight years. It was evident that in terms of alchemic talent, he vastly fell short compared to this person.
At this moment, in front of this person, while serving as a judge in the Medicine Pill Competition, how could Elder Gong not feel ashamed...
Now, upon hearing the Lake Master’s words, the many sect masters on the observatory could not help but feel a storm of shock in their hearts, never imagining that the Lake Master’s elder brother would be the champion of this year’s Great Alchemy Competition. It was clear there was no need to doubt the exam paper submitted by such a person...
At the same time, their hearts were filled with astonishment. After all, for someone so young to be a Grade Nine Alchemist was truly shocking. The identity of a Grade Nine Alchemist was no less prestigious than any sect master present. Even some elders at the transcendance tribulation stage had to treat such a person with courtesy and maintain a good relationship, as they were someone who could refine supreme quality medicine pills.
Supreme quality medicine pills are extremely important and desirable for those cultivators at the transcendance tribulation stage.
They had never seen such a young Grade Nine Alchemist before, leaving their hearts in shock! For a moment, everyone’s expressions became fixed, and they held an even greater admiration for the Lake Master. Such a young Grade Nine Alchemist was truly a rare genius in the Cultivation World, undoubtedly qualified to be the Lake Master’s elder brother.
Moreover, this was indeed a great boon for the Thirty-Six Pavilions. The other party being so young and already a Grade Nine Alchemist promised unbelievable future growth. To form an alliance with such a figure would bring only benefits to the future of the Thirty-Six Pavilions!
At this moment, Elder Xi’s frozen expression flickered with shock, and he muttered to himself:
"The Lake Master’s insight is beyond ordinary comparison!"
On hearing Elder Xi’s words, the sect masters couldn’t help but nod in agreement... 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮
Now, as Ding Fan heard Long Ren’s words and the reactions of those around him, he gave a faint, casual smile, not taking it to heart. He merely participated in the competition to gain an entry slot into the Xuantian Secret Realm, not wishing to stand out too much in this contest. Yet unintentionally, he still became the focal point of this first round of the Medicine Pill Competition.
Ding Fan felt a bit resigned, as he simply intended to add some difficulty to challenge himself in this competition. But Ding Fan had not heard the elder examiner announce whether his list of spiritual materials was correct, which left him feeling a bit exasperated...
Nearby, the disciples were all astonished, their hearts truly shocked. Clearly, they had not expected the Lake Master’s elder brother to be a Grade Nine Alchemist and the champion of this year’s Great Alchemy Competition. It was simply too incredible! These disciples felt together as if seeking a crack in the ground to hide in, their hearts filled with regret.
The blue-robed cultivator Lu Ferng at this moment also looked at Ding Fan with shock, not having anticipated that the other party would be the champion of this year’s Great Alchemy Competition. Lu Ferng had to admit that in terms of alchemy, the other party’s accomplishments surpassed his own by a great margin. In alchemical elixirs, he couldn’t compete with the other.
Yet Lu Ferng’s heart did not simply admit defeat. He remained full of confidence, knowing that even though he could not rival the other in alchemy, in cultivation or formations, he might not necessarily be inferior, perhaps even far surpassing the other!
Lu Ferng’s eyes filled with a fighting spirit as he looked at Ding Fan, feeling an indescribable joy. Clearly, encountering a worthy opponent was not an easy feat for him. He was very interested in continuing to compete with the other...
Among the disciples, there was one person whose eyes held a deep hatred, his expression extremely grim. Though his heart was also shocked, there was more anger and resentment. This cultivator was none other than the Qinghe Sect’s burly disciple Leng Jian! In this first round of the Medicine Pill Competition, he was ranked eleventh, which was a commendable achievement.
After all, medicine pills were not Leng Jian’s strong suit. Leng Jian knew that achieving such a rank in the first round was enough for him, and in the upcoming competitions, he would perform well, striving for a spot in the Xuantian Secret Realm, which wasn’t an impossible task.
His heart now yearned to enter the Xuantian Secret Realm not only to seize opportunities within it but also to eliminate Ding Fan. Leng Jian had thoroughly harbored resentment against Ding Fan, for if it was merely Ding Fan’s formidable cultivation strength, he could accept it.
However, what Leng Jian never expected was that the other party would be the champion of this year’s Great Alchemy Competition, being so adept in alchemy. This undoubtedly fueled his jealousy, intensifying his murderous intent...
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In a while, the first round of the Medicine Pill Competition came to an end.
Ding Fan secured first place with the top performance, and there were no more voices of doubt from the crowd. Subsequently, Ding Fan accompanied everyone to a courtyard by the man-made lake. On seeing the lake, Ding Fan couldn’t help feeling a slight curiosity.
For Ding Fan, from where he stood by the man-made lake, sensed a certain formation enveloping the lake, which wasn’t particularly large or small. Upon careful inspection, Ding Fan was noticeably surprised to find that the formation over the lake seemed ancient, not artificially arranged.
Yet traces of human restoration were present, leaving Ding Fan astonished. He hadn’t expected there to be an ancient formation on Giant Peak, which was indeed rare.
Glancing at the man-made lake, it was not overly expansive, with a diameter approaching two hundred meters, and various aquatic plants thrived within. Curiously, only in the very center was there a flowerbed, where lotus flowers bloomed enchantingly, leaving onlookers amazed. Each lotus had an amber glow perfectly encasing it, shimmering and flashing.
