Chapter 493, Unrivalled

Translator: Silavin

 

“The match is only for demonstration purposes, do not damage the cordial atmosphere here.”

 

Following the Manor Master’s admonishment, the competition was about to begin.

 

That important figure nodded slightly, and the young man who had been provoking them earlier stepped forward.

 

“Which one of you will go first?” He held the Pure Flame Furnace in his hands, with his chin slightly raised, exuding an air of looking down on everyone.

 

“Oh?” Previously, Qin Yichen had been too far away to see clearly, but now up close, his gaze fell directly on the Pure Flame Furnace.

 

To be precise, his attention was drawn to the patterns on the Pure Flame Furnace.

 

Although he did not know the origins of this Pill Furnace, from the patterns, he could discern some of its Principles.

 

These patterns were not unfamiliar to him.

 

He was certainly aware of the function of these patterns…

 

[I see. Amplify Spiritual Energy, huh! This will be interesting…] Qin Yichen, who had initially wanted to take the lead, now relaxed and stood there unhurriedly, at his leisure.

 

With this Pill Furnace in play, he did not believe the Ten Corner Alchemy Manor side could win.

 

[No wonder there was a hint of worry on the Manor Master’s face. That’s why]

 

“I’ll go!” Qiu Feicheng, who had been eager to participate, stepped forward first and strode towards the Thousand Water Crane Cauldron.

 

After both sides had prepared their medicinal materials, the first match began…

 

As soon as it was announced, Qiu Feicheng sprung into action, quickly weighing the ingredients and then throwing them into the Thousand Water Crane Cauldron.

 

He had already achieved the state of being able to weigh while refining, a realm of doing two things at once. This made some of the older Alchemy Masters from Ten Corner Alchemy Manor nod with approval.

 

At this age, to have such achievements, calling him a genius was not an exaggeration.

 

However, his opponent had not even begun to weigh the medicines, but instead placed both hands on the patterns on the Pure Flame Furnace.

 

*Bang!…* Suddenly, a powerful Spiritual Energy wave emanated, targeting the Thousand Water Crane Cauldron.

 

*Clang!* The enormous force struck the Thousand Water Crane Cauldron, immediately producing a tremendous collision sound, resonant like the sound of a bell.

 

“Ah!…” Under this attack, the Thousand Water Crane Cauldron remained motionless, suffering no damage, but Qiu Feicheng, who was in the midst of refining a Pill, fell with a cry, clutching his head and wailing in pain.

 

Obviously, that strike had caused significant damage to his Knowledge Sea.

 

The scene instantly fell silent, with only Qiu Feicheng’s agonized cries echoing.

 

No one had expected the young Alchemy Master to suddenly attack, nor had they anticipated that the Thousand Water Crane Cauldron would fail to block that Spiritual Energy Attack.

 

It should be noted that the Thousand Water Crane Cauldron’s primary function was defence.

 

Ordinary Spiritual Energy Attacks could not even breach the Thousand Water Crane Cauldron’s defences, let alone harm the Alchemy Master.

 

Therefore, using this Pill Furnace in an Alchemy Duel did indeed seem like granting the home team the advantage. But no one had imagined that with just one strike, it would not only break through the Thousand Water Crane Cauldron’s defences, but also injure Qiu Feicheng.

 

“How dare you hurt others like this!?” Someone from the crowd angrily shouted, with the intent to condemn.

 

“Hahaha!…” The young Alchemy Master showed no panic whatsoever; instead, he laughed loudly, and his laughter was filled with mockery, “Who said that attacking the opponent is not allowed during an Alchemy Duel?”

 

With those words, the crowd was rendered speechless.

 

The so-called Alchemy Duel, the emphasis was not on Alchemy, but on the word ‘duel’!

 

Perhaps it was just because they could not immediately accept this outcome that they were making a fuss.

 

The Manor Master’s expression was not pleasant at this moment.

 

He had heard of the reputation of the Pure Flame Furnace but had never witnessed it in action. He had originally thought that bringing out the Thousand Water Crane Cauldron would be enough to barely withstand it, but he had not expected the Thousand Water Crane Cauldron to be so easily defeated.

 

Although the Pure Flame Furnace was classified as a Peak Earth Grade Pill Furnace, only one Grade above the Water Crane Cauldron, as the saying goes, a small difference can lead to a vast disparity, and that was exactly the case.

 

The gap of one Minor Grade was, in fact, enormous.

 

Without a doubt, the young Alchemy Master had easily won this round without even concocting a Pill.

 

At this point, even the most stubborn Alchemy Masters below the platform, who had been somewhat discontented, now understood the Manor Master’s intentions.

 

“Who else dares to challenge me?” After winning, the young Alchemy Master became even more arrogant, spouting provocative words.

 

“I will!” One of the Alchemy Masters on the platform accepted the challenge.

 

Within Ten Corner Alchemy Manor, his strength was universally acknowledged to be more substantial than Qiu Feicheng’s.

 

With Qiu Feicheng’s precedent, he did not rush to concoct Pills, but instead fortified his mental defences, waiting for the young Alchemy Master’s offensive.

 

In the eyes of the crowd, his approach was as steady as a mountain.

 

With the Thousand Water Crane Cauldron in front and his mental defences fortified, there was no reason he would fall like Qiu Feicheng.

 

*Hmph!* But, regarding his defensive stance, the young Alchemy Master paid no attention, continuing to place both hands on the Pure Flame Furnace, channeling Spiritual Energy, with an attack as fierce as a rainbow, crashing towards the Thousand Water Crane Cauldron.

 

*Clang!* With a resounding clash, Alchemy Master was defeated once again.

 

“Even he was defeated…”

 

Looking at the figure clutching his head and crying out in pain, the remaining Human Grade Alchemy Masters standing on the platform were dumbfounded.

 

Originally, they had come up to take advantage of the prize in front of them, but now they had found themselves in a predicament.

 

They all had a mutual understanding of each other’s strengths, which were not vastly different.

 

And now, after two consecutive defeats without any suspense, they began to take the person and the Pill Furnace before them seriously.

 

Most importantly, what they feared was the Pill Furnace!

 

Judging by the Spiritual Energy fluctuations, they could sense that the young Alchemy Master was not much stronger than them. The reason he could win so easily was entirely due to the Pill Furnace in front of him.

 

“Hahaha, utterly pathetic!” The young Alchemy Master mocked, with an expression of supreme arrogance.

 

Although the crowd was filled with pent-up anger, they had nowhere to vent it.

 

And, facing his mockery, among the people on the platform, no one dared to step forward to accept the challenge.

 

“Brother Shen, I apologize for this. That boy doesn’t know his own limits and has injured your people. I hope Brother Shen won’t take offense.”

 

The important figure smiled and cupped his hands towards the Manor Master. His words, though courteous, showed no true sense of apology, and the young Juniors behind him were all snickering and chatting.

 

The Manor Master’s expression was not pleasant. Although he was also somewhat angry, after considering this person’s identity, he chose not to tear up their relationship.

 

In their Ten Corner Region, as the Manor Master of Ten Corner Alchemy Manor, his status was unparalleled, but what about outside the Ten Corner Region?

 

Besides, if he was content to stop here, why would he have been in seclusion for years, seeking a way to break through?

 

“Let me take you on then!” Just as Qin Yichen was about to step forward, the green-robed Young Lady stood up with an angry expression.