449: Upgrade Danfang

The Yao Clan rose to prominence through Alchemy, possessing one of the most extensive Alchemist groups on the continent.

Due to their Bloodline, members of the Yao Clan have an almost instinctive knack for Alchemy, picking it up extremely quickly.

However, it is precisely this lack of struggle and an overly smooth early stage that, despite the Yao Clan's inherent talent, very few truly manage to elevate their Alchemy skills to the Peak.

Alchemist ranks are divided from First-Grade (lowest) to Ninth-Grade (highest).

In the Yao Clan, individuals with Ninth-Grade Grandmaster strength are not common.

And even fewer reach the levels of Treasure Pill Grandmaster, Profound Pill Grandmaster, or Golden Core Grandmaster.

As for emperor pill Alchemists, there’s no need to even mention them…

The Medicine Ceremony's fervor lasted for several days until all participants finished their Alchemy, finally coming to an end.

The best performer was Yao Tian of the Yao Clan, who refined an Eighth-Grade Medicinal Pill with nine-colored Pill Lightning.

If such an achievement were made at a Pill Convention, it would naturally attract considerable attention.

However, at the Medicine Ceremony, there were simply too many outstanding talents; without the strength of a Ninth-Grade Grandmaster, it wasn't enough to elicit gasps of wonder.

As the competition among the younger generation concluded, fervent gazes turned towards the figures on Medicine Mountain.

“It’s finally about to begin, Little Yanzi. Are you nervous?”

Yao Chen looked at his Disciple with a jovial expression.

With Yao Dan, Lin Xiu, and Old Man Shen Nong participating, he no longer held much hope for Xiao Yan, considering his participation itself an achievement.

Xiao Yan caressed the jade cup in his hand, his eyes filled only with Battle Intent, devoid of any fear.

“Heh heh, the appetizers are done; it’s finally time for the main event.”

Facing the gazes from all around, Yao Dan rose from his seat, meeting those eyes. “This Medicine Ceremony might be the last one the Yao Clan ever hosts. Therefore, not only are the rewards generous, but it’s also the only chance to earn recognition as the continent’s number one Alchemist through sheer strength. Everyone, those who wish to contend for the title of the continent’s number one Alchemist, please step forward…”

As soon as he finished speaking, Yao Dan stepped out without the slightest hesitation.

A phantom of a fiery turtle rose from Yao Dan’s body, its flames spreading into an ocean, then converging into a giant flaming cauldron.

“It’s the Turtle Spirit Earthly Flame! Yao Dan, why aren’t you using the Nine Nether Wind Flame?”

On the other side, Old Man Shen Nong also arrived in the Void Realm, his medicinal staff spontaneously igniting without fire, and a wisp of green flame, like liquid, emerged.

His flame was gentle, unlike the other berserk Heavenly Flames.

The light green flame seemed to contain rich vitality; as it appeared, large patches of medicinal herbs on Medicine Mountain swayed incessantly, as if cheering.

“The Flame of Life! Old man, you’re quite lucky to have acquired the fifth-ranked Heavenly Flame.”

Yao Dan’s eyes twitched slightly, avoiding Old Man Shen Nong’s question.

The Nine Nether Wind Flame ranks higher than the Turtle Spirit Earthly Flame, so its aid to Alchemy would certainly be greater. He didn't need anyone to remind him; he knew it himself.

But the problem was that the Nine Nether Wind Flame had already changed its name.

The two then looked to the other side.

Xiao Yan was seen treading the Void Realm, slowly walking out from the Peak of Medicine Mountain, with dark green lotus flowers appearing under his feet with each step.

“Seniors, this Junior dares to challenge you two.”

Facing the gazes, Xiao Yan smiled faintly, his Heaven Realm Great Perfection Soul Power slowly emanating.

Clusters of flames gushed from his chest, eventually converging into a green lotus.

The lotus’s core spat out a tongue of fire, and a dark green flaming cauldron appeared before everyone’s eyes.

“Azure Lotus Core Flame…”

Old Man Shen Nong’s eyes flashed with surprise. “You are also at Heaven Realm Great Perfection? I hadn’t noticed before.”

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan’s mouth curved into a bitter smile.

With a Senior who possessed an Emperor Realm Soul sitting beside him, who would pay attention to his Heaven Realm Great Perfection Soul Power?

“Are only the four of us contending for the title of the continent’s number one Alchemist?”

On the other side, Lin Xiu, seeing no one else rise, also stood up, drained a cup of wine, casually tossed the cup aside, and ascended into the sky.

Whoosh!

Milky white flames surged from Lin Xiu’s body, instantly transforming into a white ocean.

Within that sea of fire, a small Dragon moved, occasionally poking its head out.

Anyone it gazed upon, whether the Azure Lotus Core Flame, the Turtle Spirit Earthly Flame, or the Flame of Life, seemed to encounter a terrifying natural enemy, shrinking their flames and trembling in fear.

“You actually condensed a Heavenly Flame Spirit? But why does your Heavenly Flame look so strange? It resembles the Purification Lotus Demon Flame, but also contains other auras.”

Old Man Shen Nong felt the trembling emotions emanating from the Flame of Life, and a look of surprise appeared on his old face.

Lin Xiu’s Heavenly Flame seemed to bear no relation to any of the Heavenly Flames in his memory.

“This kid is the ancestor of Heavenly Flames. That flame contains not only the Purification Lotus Demon Flame, but also the Three Thousand Burning Flame, Nine Dragon Lightning Flame, Sea Heart Flame, and even the Nine Nether…”

Yao Dan was equally surprised, but he was slightly better than Old Man Shen Nong, knowing Lin Xiu quite well. However, he spoke too quickly, suddenly realized something, and immediately stopped speaking.

However.

Old Man Shen Nong clearly still caught it and laughed, “I knew it! Why weren’t you using the Nine Nether Wind Flame? It turns out it’s with someone else.”

“Senior Shen Nong, I was lucky enough to pick up the Nine Nether Wind Flame. You don’t need to look at me like that.”

Seeing the sudden vigilance in Old Man Shen Nong’s eyes, Lin Xiu had to explain.

Although he coveted the Flame of Life, absorbing it could bring him a slight improvement in his own Realm.

But after all, the Flame of Life is a nurturing flame, helpful for cultivating medicinal herbs, but not very useful in combat.

So Lin Xiu had no intention of forcibly taking it, because if he really wanted to increase his Heavenly Flames, he could completely negotiate with Gu Yuan to get Xun'er’s Golden Emperor Sky Burning Flame.

It not only boosts combat effectiveness but is also the fourth-ranked Heavenly Flame.

Yao Dan’s expression was unnatural, his masseter muscles tight. If the situation weren't inappropriate, he probably would have wanted to slap himself twice. No one had noticed before, but he had blurted it out himself.

“Alchemy ultimately depends on strength; Heavenly Flames are merely auxiliary. Even with the Turtle Spirit Earthly Flame, I am more than enough to crush you all.”

Composing himself, Yao Dan threw down a harsh challenge.

“Talking is useless; let’s see the real results with our own hands.”

Old Man Shen Nong’s eyes flashed, and he directly took out all the prepared medicinal ingredients and began to refine.

On the other side.

Xiao Yan looked towards Lin Xiu, his eyes filled with curiosity. “I obtained a Ninth-Grade Profound Pill Pill Formula from the Pill Tower. The Pill Tower Elder revealed that Senior hasn’t been to the Pill Tower in a long time. Does he have a Pill Formula for a Ninth-Grade Profound Pill?”

Alchemy Pill Formulas are extremely important; a complete Pill Formula can save a lot of time and effort in self-exploration.

But for Ninth-Grade and above, Pill Formulas are extremely rare, almost exclusively stored within major powers.

Xiao Yan didn’t believe Canaan Academy could produce a Pill Formula of that caliber.

Yao Dan, also watching Lin Xiu, was equally curious if Lin Xiu could produce a Pill Formula.

After all, in terms of Pill Formulas, the Yao Clan’s heritage was undeniably profound.

“If he doesn’t have a Pill Formula for a Ninth-Grade Profound Pill or higher, then don’t blame me for winning unfairly.”

Yao Dan secretly chuckled to himself. In such a setting, a mere Ninth-Grade Treasure Pill would certainly not be enough to win first place.

At this moment, Lin Xiu’s eyes were closed. He paid no mind to the outside gazes, nor was he aware of Xiao Yan’s and Yao Dan’s thoughts.

His entire attention was on the tree-like diagram, where a glimmer of light appeared near the top of the branch.

The name written on it was:

Dragon Phoenix Protection Pill (Ninth-Grade Profound Pill)

“Ninth-Grade Profound Pill? What kind of low-grade thing is that, fit for my son, Lin Xiu? Add more for me! I want a Golden Core! Even an emperor pill!”

Lin Xiu’s thought moved.