Chapter 609, The Birth of a Legend

Translator: Silavin

 

These whispered doubts gradually grew louder as Xing Yuhuan’s aura progressively weakened. By the end, when Xing Yuhuan’s aura had completely withdrawn into his body and his swollen Physique began to slowly return to normal, the murmurs had reached their peak.

 

“Haha, the Pill’s effects have already worn off!”

 

“Is this what they call the Extreme Emperor whatever-it-was Pill?”

 

“So, it is nothing more than that. If it weren’t for the fact that he refined a Sixth Grade Pill, I’d genuinely suspect Qin Yichen is nothing but a complete charlatan.”

 

Seeing that the World Energy had returned to normal, and that Xing Yuhuan, who sat cross-legged on the ground, had regained his composure, mocking laughter immediately rang out throughout the area.

 

However, amongst the crowd in the square, there were still a few individuals who refrained from joining in the ridicule. Instead, their expressions had become remarkably grave.

 

These included the Martial Emperor, Shi Fei, as well as Feng Lingzun and several Earth Grade Alchemy Masters led by Dan Xuan.

 

They remained silent, simply watching Xing Yuhuan as he sat cross-legged on the ground.

 

They understood that Xing Yuhuan’s earlier physical swelling had resulted from the impact of enormous energy. Now that he had not suffered bodily explosion, aside from failure, there remained another possibility: he had successfully advanced in cultivation!

 

Although that surge of energy had been overwhelming for a Peak Martial King, for a Martial Emperor, such energy represented merely a fraction of their capacity.

 

Just as the sighs and mocking laughter reached their crescendo, Xing Yuhuan, who had been sitting cross-legged on the ground, finally opened his eyes. However, this development did not diminish the clamorous voices in the slightest; rather, they seemed to intensify somewhat.

 

*Boom!*

 

At that moment, the sky appeared to tremble violently. In the next instant, an utterly terrifying aura of authority descended upon the entire square. This aura was one that any knowledgeable person would recognise, for it had to be emanated from a Martial Emperor!

 

*Drip!*

 

In that instant, without a single word being spoken, the cacophony of noise came to an abrupt halt. Every spectator who had been mocking Qin Yichen froze in their actions, and many were so frightened by this sudden overwhelming presence that they soiled themselves.

 

Subsequently, countless pairs of eyes widened in disbelief as they stared at the source of this terrifying aura: Xing Yuhuan.

 

Less than an hour ago, Xing Yuhuan had been a Peak Martial King, at most someone with one foot in the Martial Emperor Realm. Yet in this brief span of time, he had transformed into a Martial Emperor, commanding the respect of countless.

 

Being in the Martial Emperor Realm and having one foot in the Martial Emperor Realm were completely different levels of existence. The influence and status they commanded were incomparable.

 

Take Xing Yuhuan for instance. Before entering the Martial Emperor Realm, he would have needed to go to great lengths, perhaps even engaging in warfare with the different factions within the Xing Family, to secure his position within.

 

However, now that he had broken through to the Martial Emperor Realm, virtually all conflicts would be effortlessly resolved.

 

A Martial Emperor under thirty years of age, becoming the Patriarch of the Xing Family, who would dare question such an appointment?

 

Below the platform: Feng Lingzun. Ouyang Haotian. Shi Fei. Shen Fangu.

 

On the platform: Dan Xuan. Chen Yun. Shen Ling. Qian Zhengchen.

 

At this moment, all displayed expressions of profound shock and astonishment.

 

Even figures of great status such as Feng Lingzun and Dan Xuan were no exception.

 

For Martial Kings, this Pill was nothing short of a Divine Pill.

 

It had indeed proven Qin Yichen’s claims. The Extreme Emperor Transformation Pill could enable those at the Peak Martial King Realm to breakthrough directly to the Martial Emperor Realm.

 

They all understood clearly that once this matter became public knowledge, it would cause a tremendous upheaval.

 

Ouyang Haotian was the first to regain his composure.

 

He cast a profound glance at Qin Yichen before turning to leave.

 

Upon returning to the Ouyang Family, he undertook a single action: mobilising the entire Family’s resources to collect various Fire Attribute materials.

 

Feng Lingzun said nothing either.

 

After returning to the World Aplenty Hall, he immediately contacted the Feng Family Patriarch, relaying everything exactly as it had occurred.

 

This included matters concerning Feng Qianxue.

 

Having recounted everything, he felt a weight lift from his shoulders.

 

He would leave the Patriarch to deal with the headaches. He much preferred to seek out Qin Yichen for further discussions about the Dao of Alchemy.

 

Having reached this conclusion, he departed with a light heart.

 

The most elated person was undoubtedly Shi Fei.

 

Originally, he had been concerned about potential complications, but now he was certain that this represented a tremendous opportunity for Xing Yuhuan.

 

“Big Brother, you can finally rest easy. Yuhuan has truly matured…” He murmured to himself, and somehow, moisture began to gather in his eyes.

 

Shen Fangu found himself at a loss for words, ultimately managing only to whisper, “What a monster.”

 

“I’ve lost.” Qian Zhengchen’s eyes appeared somewhat vacant.

 

Undoubtedly, throughout the entire competition, Qin Yichen had thoroughly trampled his pride underfoot.

 

Now, he was certain of one thing: Qin Yichen was not someone to be provoked.

 

[What a joke! How could someone capable of producing such a Pill have simple origins? I cannot believe that Qin Yichen had personally developed this Extreme Emperor Transformation Pill. He must have some unfathomable Force backing him!]

 

Though he thought all of this, Qian Zhengchen just silently departed in dejection.

 

“Thank you.” Xing Yuhuan looked directly at Qin Yichen, speaking only these two words before descending from the platform.

 

“Hehe.” Qin Yichen smiled.

 

He knew from this day onwards he had gained a reliable friend.

 

After regaining his composure, Dan Xuan actually drew in a sharp breath.

 

During the refinement process, he had recognised that Qin Yichen was extraordinary, but he had not anticipated that Qin Yichen’s capabilities to be so formidable.

 

This Extreme Emperor Transformation Pill was not as simple as it appeared on the surface.

 

What terrifying energy this Pill must contain to enable a Martial King to break through to the Martial Emperor Realm?

 

All of this energy needed an Alchemy Master to seamlessly fuse it together.

 

Even he dared not claim he could achieve one hundred percent success in its refinement.

 

Dan Xuan opened his mouth; he had many questions he wished to ask Qin Yichen.

 

But he did not voice them.

 

Clearly, this was not an appropriate venue for the questions he wanted to pose.

 

Still, a thousand words condensed into a single statement. “I declare that the Extreme Emperor Transformation Pill is indeed effective. Qin Yichen wins!”

 

His voice was powerful, carrying across the entire venue.

 

This time, there were no dissenting voices.

 

Indeed, people had forgotten to exclaim in wonder.

 

They had been so profoundly shocked that they were rendered speechless.

 

Looking at the young man on the platform, they were certain of one thing. He would become a prominent figure coveted throughout the Imperial Dynasty. He would become an existence they could only look up to.

 

Perhaps one day he would become a legend. And they would be the witnesses to that legend.

 

“Big Brother Yichen is amazing!”

 

Gongshu Zhiyi was jumping with excitement.

 

However, Lu Xiaoguan beside her wore a grave expression.

 

He was unclear about Qin Yichen’s purpose in taking this huge spotlight, but he knew that from this moment forward, his days would not be as leisurely as they had been.