Watching the four-colored lightning flash within the thunder cloud, even the numerous Venerable Elders of the Little Pill Tower were shocked.
Yao Chen's strength had already surpassed some of the older Seniors!
Old Huang looked at Yao Chen, his eyes filled with approval:
"Perhaps before long, the Little Pill Tower will have another Great Grandmaster!"
"How old is Little Yao? To have such achievements at his age, I feel like I've lived in vain all these years. Alas~"
Wind Lightning sighed, looking at Zhao Li intentionally or unintentionally.
Just over three years ago, Zhao Li was just a Little Guy studying in the Pill Tower. Who would have thought that in such a short time, he would surpass him?
His words resonated with many Venerable Elders. It was fortunate that until now, they didn't know that Zhao Li's true age was actually similar to Yao Chen's, otherwise there would likely have been trouble.
Being too monstrous always attracted some ill-intentioned scrutiny.
Zhao Li acted as if he didn't see their gazes, looking at the four-colored Pill Lightning, equally surprised:
"I didn't expect Yao Chen to have grown to this extent. Is this how he is naturally, or did my appearance bring about this change?"
He knew that Yao Chen also possessed a Spirit Ascension Secret Technique, but he hadn't used it during this alchemy session.
But even so, the four-colored Pill Lightning was still the best. Not to mention these Young Prodigies, even among the Older Generation, few could compare to it.
The Pill Lightning struck down, causing the crowd to tremble. Attracting four-colored Pill Lightning meant he had already crossed the threshold of Eighth Grade Mid-Level, and the power of the Pill Lightning was enough to make even Dou Sect experts struggle to handle it.
Yao Chen relied on the power of the Bone Chilling Flame to withstand the Pill Lightning Tribulation.
After putting away the Pills, Yao Chen looked towards a distant place:
"Yao Chen's name is renowned throughout the continent today! And this is just the beginning."
He wasn't overly complacent. He knew that within the Medicine Clan, Alchemists were abundant. With his current strength, he still wouldn't catch the eye of the Medicine Clan, but at least, Yao Chen had taken a solid step forward.
After this, no accidents occurred. Even though other geniuses like Xuan Kong Zi refined Eighth Grade Pills that attracted two-colored Pill Lightning, Yao Chen still dominated!
Above the plaza, the thunder clouds that had been appearing continuously for several days slowly dissipated. The long-awaited sunlight shone through, and with that, the Pill Convention also came to an end.
Spirit Pearl appeared above once again, bathed in the sunlight.
Even facing the dazzling sunlight, many people looked at him in unison. They knew it was time to announce the results and bestow honor upon the participants.
Although they all knew the Champion belonged to that White-Haired Youth, the process still had to be followed. Besides, it was about honor.
Seeing this, Spirit Pearl didn't pretend to be profound and spoke directly and decisively:
"At this time, I won't say much more. You all know who the Champion of the Pill Convention is. As for the others, please take out the Pills you have refined and rank them according to their quality!"
Upon hearing this, the people present unconsciously looked at Yao Chen. His calm expression seemed to tell everyone:
"Go for second place, I wish you luck!"
Many participants sighed softly. They knew that the Champion of this year's Pill Convention was out of their reach. The huge gap was so great that it was difficult for them to even muster the thought of catching up.
They quickly adjusted their mindset. The Pill Convention was a place to gain fame. Even though Yao Chen Outshined the Heroes and stood out, it still couldn't completely overshadow their brilliance. Even if they weren't the Champion, they were still dazzling!
Of course, the participants on the stage weren't without self-awareness. Most gave up competing. Apart from the four Eighth Grade Alchemy Grandmasters who attracted Colored Pill Lightning, only seven people presented the Pills they had refined. Without exception, they were all Seventh Grade High Grade.
Above the high platform, eleven Pills floated in the air. For a moment, the medicinal fragrance in the air became even richer.
Looking at them now, the eleven Pills seemed no different, all round and flawless.
But those with discerning eyes knew that the gap between Eighth Grade Pills and Seventh Grade was like the difference between clouds and mud.
And the most essential difference between them was Spirituality.
Below Eighth Grade, the medicinal power was strong, but it lacked Spirituality, making them Dead Pills. Above Eighth Grade were Living Pills, and if they had strong enough Spirituality, they were even comparable to normal living beings!
The Pills seemed to know it was the final moment. The four Eighth Grade Pills gathered the medicinal fragrance spreading outwards around themselves, transforming into several small Spirit Beasts - a rabbit, a lion, a tiger, and a Little Dragon.
The Little Dragon swam at the very top, as if receiving the worship of its subjects; the Lion and Tiger were next, facing each other, neither giving way; the Little Rabbit stayed far away, not participating in their struggle. Below it, there were seven Seventh Grade High Grade Pills, spinning round and round.
Their respective strengths were clear at a glance!
When had the audience ever seen such a phenomenon? There was an uproar.
In previous Pill Conventions, Eighth Grade Pills occasionally appeared, but whenever they did, they were almost always the sole outstanding one. There had never been this many Eighth Grade Pills.
Moreover, thirty years had passed, things had changed, and the audience had also been replaced generation after generation. The people in the plaza enthusiastically discussed it. From now on, this would be their topic of conversation after meals!
Seeing this, Spirit Pearl lightly coughed. The sound wasn't loud, but it clearly reached everyone's ears, drawing their attention away from the Pills. He slowly announced the Champion's name, word by word:
"The winner of this Pill Convention is Yao Chen!"
The plaza seemed to explode, bursting into a round of enthusiastic cheers. From this moment on, Yao Chen's name would soon spread throughout the Central Plains, and even the entire continent!
Spirit Pearl looked at Yao Chen. This junior, who was almost ridiculously young, had actually grown to such an extent. Perhaps, before long, he would catch up to, or even surpass him. He couldn't help but think of Zhao Li and sighed in his heart:
"The younger generation is formidable!"
While sighing, he continued:
"According to the rules of previous conventions, the Pill Convention Champion is qualified to become a candidate for a Pill Tower Giant. Yao Chen, from today onwards, you are one of the Pill Tower candidates."
His words once again ignited the atmosphere in the arena. The Pill Tower was one of the strongest forces on the surface of the Central Plains, and the Pill Tower Giants were the helmsmen of the Pill Tower. Becoming a Giant meant becoming one of the most powerful few!
This was the honor of the Champion, possessing both fame, fortune, and power.
Yao Chen felt the numerous envious and jealous gazes but wasn't overly excited.
Having come from a clan where bloodline talent was paramount, he naturally understood that his current status merely gave him the qualification to interact with them again. To speak with them as equals, or even make demands, there was still a long road ahead.
But Yao Chen wasn't discouraged. In less than twenty years, he had grown from an abandoned disciple to someone famous throughout the continent. He was certain he could continue to improve until he returned there and carved his parents' names onto the Clan Stone Tablet!
Yao Chen suppressed the thoughts in his heart, cupped his fist in a salute to Spirit Pearl, and stood quietly to the side.
Spirit Pearl nodded in acknowledgment. After the crowd's cheers slowly subsided, he continued to announce the placements from second to tenth. One competitor, although having barely managed to refine a Seventh Grade High Grade pill, found its quality inferior to several others and did not secure a top ten spot.
Every time Spirit Pearl announced a name, cheers would erupt in the plaza.
Families with a certain level of influence were even preparing to approach them, hoping to invite one to become their family's personal Alchemist.
As for the few Rank 8 Alchemists, they remained remarkably undisturbed.
"The Pill Convention concludes here. Of course, in addition to the honor, the top ten of the Pill Convention will also receive substantial rewards. You may all proceed to the Pill Tower to claim them!"
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