Yao Chen opened his eyes, already in the zone for alchemy.
Immediately, he took out the Medicinal Ingredients and began refining with smooth, flowing movements. One after another, they were thrown into the Medicine Cauldron and refined into pure Medicinal Liquid.
However, the people around him weren't having such an easy time. Their Flame wasn't as obedient as before, occasionally ruining a few Medicinal Ingredients. But they were indeed people who could reach the Third Round, and they quickly regained control over their Flame.
For a time, the scene was filled with surging Flame and various colors of refined Medicinal Liquid, a dazzling spectacle that left people amazed and exhilarated!
Those who reached the Third Round were top Alchemists from all over the continent. None were below Sixth Rank. Any one of them could be called a Master, their techniques skilled and pleasing to the eye.
Alchemy is a time and energy-consuming process. In this setting, the Pills being refined were almost all High Grade, and the time required would be even longer!
During the long wait, Zhao Li wasn't idle!
On the high platform, Zhao Li watched the many participants, quickly analyzing the potential Pills they could refine from the Medicinal Ingredients they were extracting. A Pill Formula appeared in his mind.
Time passed. Even with Zhao Li's powerful Soul Power, deducing so many Pill Formulas left him somewhat fatigued.
Furthermore, Zhao Li also noticed some unique refining techniques that gave him considerable inspiration.
In recent years, when Zhao Li refined Pills, he relied on his powerful Soul Power and effortless control, not paying much attention to technique. He could absolutely be considered a typical example of 'breaking skill with brute force' in the alchemy world. He hadn't expected to gain such insights at the Pill Convention, and Zhao Li was quite satisfied.
Finally, more and more Medicine Cauldrons emitted bursts of unusual fragrance. Everyone knew that the final moments of the Pill Convention were approaching!
Of course, that was for the numerous spectators and participants!
As for Zhao Li and the others, they already had the answer in their hearts.
Although the refining wasn't over yet, the many Venerable Elders of the Little Pill Tower on the high building had excellent judgment. They naturally understood that there would be no more surprises regarding who would be the Champion.
What they were curious about was how many colors of Pill Lightning Yao Chen's final Pill would attract!
Time flew by. During this period, people successfully refined Pills one after another. Even in their past lives, these were their most peak Pills.
But everyone present, including the refiners themselves, knew that their journey at the Pill Convention ended here.
Alchemy is a tedious job, and watching it is even more boring. It was fine at first, but later, performing one step for a long time became tiring to watch.
Time slipped away in the long, boring wait. Suddenly, Thunder Clouds gathered in the sky. After a while, a clap of Thunder suddenly sounded!
The first Pill to attract Pill Lightning was born!
The unusual phenomenon in the sky caused a stir. Many people turned their gaze towards the Pill Lightning. There was a Little Fatty, and it was he who had refined a Seventh Grade Pill!
The Little Fatty looked at the Thunder, his face filled with excitement:
"Hahaha, I succeeded!"
But no one paid him any mind. At the Pill Convention, a Seventh Grade Pill wouldn't cause much of a stir.
It wasn't entirely without stir.
The appearance of Pill Lightning wasn't so pleasant for the participants. In just an instant, several people failed at Pill Fusion. The refiners looked at the Little Fatty with unfriendly eyes!
After failing, they didn't attempt to refine again. Alchemy itself is very taxing on the mind. In their current state, the possibility of succeeding if they tried again was minuscule.
The surrounding changes made the many people still refining Pills even more solemn.
At this moment, they were all in the crucial stage of Pill Condensation and couldn't afford the slightest carelessness. They focused their attention inside the Medicine Cauldron, ready to adjust immediately if there was even the slightest unusual movement.
Yao Chen was also focused. Fortunately, his Soul Power was strong, and he had the assistance of Black Demon and Heavenly Flame. The Pill was steadily taking shape!
He split his attention to look around, his gaze shifting slightly!
He discovered several Medicine Cauldrons no weaker than Black Demon. Although he didn't know what kind of Pill was being refined, it was definitely not ordinary.
Sensing the gradually forming Pill inside Black Demon, Yao Chen pondered in his heart:
"Let's leave it at this for now. If it doesn't work, I'm afraid I'll have to use a Secret Technique!"
Having made his decision, Yao Chen no longer paid attention to others and focused on the Pill, quietly waiting for it to fuse!
Pill Fusion was slow, but at this point, no one was in a hurry. The key was stability!
Following the first Pill that attracted Pill Lightning, it seemed to trigger a chain reaction. Pills were born one after another, and Thunder Clouds gathered one after another. For a time, Thunder was everywhere, and the might of the heavens was vast!
They heralded the approaching climax of the Pill Convention!
A few days later, Yao Chen's Soul Power surged into Black Demon. The Pill was about to take shape, and he was going to imbue it with Spirit Imbuement. Aside from not using a Secret Technique, he would give it his all.
Pill Lightning appeared repeatedly, eliminating many lucky individuals who had performed exceptionally and held on until now. It also brought increasingly difficult tests to those with true strength.
Among the participants, Xuan Yi's face was pale, but she was still persevering. Although she had reached Eighth Grade, refining an Eighth Grade Pill in this environment was still somewhat difficult for her.
After completing the Spirit Imbuement, she looked in Yao Chen's direction and saw him sitting cross-legged, calm and composed, as if he had already finished and was just waiting for the final moment to reveal the mystery.
A light flickered in her eyes. At this moment, Yao Chen seemed even more dazzling than usual:
"Brother Yao Chen, how many colors of Pill Lightning can you attract?"
Although curious, she didn't pay too much attention and focused on her own Pill. She was also close to success.
Two hours later, she gently exhaled and withdrew her Flame. Thunder Clouds rolled in the sky. Soon, a streak of colored Thunder struck, and she received it.
Although there was only a hint of unusual color, it indicated the Pill's grade. It was undoubtedly Eighth Grade!
The first Eighth Grade Pill of the Pill Convention was born!
"An Eighth Grade Pill has been born!"
"Incredible! With this level of skill, she would have been a contender for the championship in the Pill Convention I participated in! What a shame!"
"There's nothing to be ashamed of. While honor is good, one's own strength is the most important."
"Talent emerges in every generation, each dominating for centuries!"
Beside them, the Old Woman's smile never faded. Xuan Yi was still young; perhaps she had the potential to become a Great Grandmaster in the future.
"Don't praise her too much in front of her, or her head might swell up to the sky. Keep watching, the main event hasn't started yet."
Everyone quieted down, their gazes simultaneously shifting to Yao Chen.
Yao Chen seemed to sense these stares, opening his eyes and glancing towards the tall building before slowly standing up.
He looked around. Almost everyone had finished refining. Only a few were still gritting their teeth and persevering; they were the ones who had failed and started refining again.
After all, the Pill Convention didn't have many restrictions. As long as they had energy and Medicinal Ingredients, they could refine as many times as they wanted.
Withdrawing his gaze, Yao Chen extended his palm and gently patted the Black Demon. The cauldron body vibrated, and a Pill wrapped in Flame shot into the sky.
This was the highest grade of Pills Yao Chen could refine without using Secret Techniques!
Yao Chen looked at it, feeling a bit curious himself.
What Realm have I reached now?
With a thought, the Bone Chilling Flame, like a small snake, retracted from the Pill and coiled around Yao Chen's fingertip.
The Pill was exposed to the air, and then, Thunder rumbled, quickly gathering!
Within the Thunder Cloud, flashes of lightning flickered from time to time, displaying various colors.
On the tall building, several Venerable Elders from the Little Pill Tower were shocked:
"Four-Colored! It's actually Four-Colored Pill Lightning!"
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