450: Yao Dan’s Ambition

As a Medicinal Pill specifically for the Foundation Establishment of the Dragon Emperor's descendants in the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan, the Dragon Phoenix Protection Pill's completeness has absolutely stood the test of time.

Lin Xiu's skill points could increase his success rate in refining it to one hundred percent.

However, improving the Rank of the Medicinal Pill could not be achieved merely by adding skill points.

Fortunately, Lin Xiu already had extensive experience in refining Medicinal Pills, and Ninth-Rank Golden Pills were not uncommon for him.

When the refining method and precautions for the Dragon Phoenix Protection Pill were thoroughly memorized, Lin Xiu's understanding of it reached its Peak.

Soon, he discovered directions for improvement from some subtle aspects of the Medicinal Pill.

"That's it."

Lin Xiu was delighted, an emperor pill might be out of reach, but a Ninth-Rank Golden Pill was definitely possible.

He opened his eyes and saw that the other three had already started refining, so he quickly got to work, with thousands of Medicinal Materials flying out of his naring, covering his figure.

A milky-white flame gathered into a massive Medicine Cauldron, enveloping all the Medicinal Materials.

"Caw!"

Upon encountering the flames, the Materials from the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan immediately displayed an unusual phenomenon; a phantom of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix appeared within the Medicine Cauldron.

Nearby, Yao Dan, Old Man Shen Nong, and Xiao Yan's refining movements paused involuntarily, their gazes drawn by this phenomenon.

The onlookers present were also stunned, looking towards Lin Xiu.

"With so many Medicinal Materials, the Medicinal Pill's Rank is at least Ninth-Grade."

"The phantom of a Heavenly Demon Phoenix has even appeared. What kind of Materials is Lin Xiu using, exactly?"

"Didn't you notice his refining technique? He's refining all the Medicinal Materials at the same time. How many tasks is he managing simultaneously? As expected of an Emperor Realm Soul, his control and perception are far superior to others."

The invited spectators looked astonished, their gazes drawn by Lin Xiu's domineering refining technique.

Most of those present were Alchemists, and they could tell at a glance that most of the Materials Lin Xiu took out were extraordinary.

With so many rare Medicinal Materials, Lin Xiu refined them all at once. Besides not caring about losses, there was only one explanation: he was extremely confident in his Alchemy skills.

"At least a Medicinal Pill Formula of the Ninth-Grade Profound Pill level."

Yao Dan glimpsed Lin Xiu's actions, and a hint of pressure flashed in his eyes. He could actually produce a Ninth-Grade Profound Pill Formula, and the key was that the opponent also had the advantage of an Emperor Realm Soul.

He had to give 120 percent of his strength!

"Such skilled refining techniques. Is he really a young man not yet fifty years old?"

Old Man Shen Nong's eyes flashed with a hint of surprise, and he glanced at Xiao Yan on the other side. The latter's handling of techniques was more like an Alchemist of his age.

What he saw in Lin Xiu was a proficiency that even he found startling.

"How on earth did that guy Cultivate his Alchemy?"

Yao Tian, who had just won first place, murmured in astonishment, completely bewildered by Lin Xiu's actions.

He, Lin Xiu, and Xiao Yan were considered peers, but the current situation was that these two were actually competing with his Clan Chief.

If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, Yao Tian felt that even if he had heard about it, he would have been skeptical.

It was simply too unrealistic!

Who exactly belonged to the Yao Clan?

"No way, will the Clan Chief's personal involvement still result in a loss?"

A certain Disciple of the Yao Clan said in astonishment.

This was the Yao Clan's Medicine Ceremony, and the Clan Chief had already personally entered the arena. If he couldn't win first place, and it spread across the continent afterward, wouldn't their Yao Clan lose all face?

"Nonsense! The Clan Chief can never lose!"

A woman said emphatically, her face like frost, exuding a nimble aura.

Around the woman were many Yao Clan Disciples, attracting even more attention than Yao Tian, who had just won first place.

"Yao Ling, why are you so sure?"

A Yao Clan Disciple asked.

"Look closely at the Materials in the Clan Chief's Medicine Cauldron: Heavenly Yu Linghua, Dragon Blood Scarlet Vine..."

Yao Ling recited the Materials in the Medicinal Pill Yao Dan was refining, as if listing her family treasures.

The surrounding Yao Clan Disciples were full of surprise, seemingly not expecting her to recognize all of them.

But they were still somewhat bewildered and puzzled. Even if these Materials were all rare in quality, what did that have to do with Alchemy?

"I remember now! This, this... the Clan Chief wants to refine the Great Heavenly Fate Pill?!"

Yao Tian's brows had been tightly furrowed, but he suddenly thought of something, looking at Yao Ling with an incredulous gaze, seeking confirmation.

The Great Heavenly Fate Pill?

The others were suddenly shocked, also looking at Yao Ling.

Under the gaze of many eyes, Yao Ling nodded lightly, "That's right, it's the Ninth-Rank Golden Pill, the Great Heavenly Fate Pill, which can allow a Dou Saint Realm Cultivator to directly Breakthrough a Rank after consuming it!"

As her words fell, a clamor erupted among the surrounding Yao Clan Disciples, and everyone was in an uproar.

They hadn't expected the Clan Chief to actually refine a Ninth-Rank Golden Pill at this Medicine Ceremony.

One must know that a Ninth-Rank Golden Pill was already the highest-Rank Medicinal Pill apart from Emperor Pills, and its refining difficulty was extremely high.

On the continent today, for nearly a thousand years, no one had successfully refined a Ninth-Rank Golden Pill!

"Isn't the Clan Chief being too adventurous?"

After getting the answer, a worried look flashed in Yao Tian's eyes.

Yao Ling heard him but didn't answer. She was also unsure of the Clan Chief's Alchemy strength had reached.

From what she knew of the Clan Chief, the success rate of refining a Ninth-Grade Profound Pill was very high, but now the Clan Chief had chosen a Golden Pill, which was one Rank higher than a Profound Pill.

"The Clan Chief is really going all out this time."

Elder Wan Huo looked towards Yao Dan, his hands unconsciously clenched tightly.

If it weren't for the lack of other Heavenly Flames within the Clan, he actually wanted to participate in this Medicine Ceremony as well.

"Mr. Yao Chen, what level is a Ninth-Rank Golden Pill?"

Noticing the commotion from the Yao Clan, Little Fairy Doctor was slightly distracted and heard their exclamations, but after all, she wasn't a professional Alchemist.

"Let's put it this way, a Ninth-Rank Golden Pill is equivalent to a Peak Dou Saint. What can surpass a Ninth-Rank Golden Pill is, and only is, an Emperor Pill."

Yao Chen's old face showed a look of shock.

He hadn't expected this Medicine Ceremony to be so intense, with someone even refining a Golden Pill, which hadn't appeared for a thousand years.

Could it be that a Ninth-Rank Golden Pill Alchemist would be born at this Medicine Ceremony today?

If it truly appeared, then the title of the continent's number one Alchemist would probably be well-deserved, without any objections!

Little Fairy Doctor's red lips parted slightly. After her astonishment, she murmured, "Does that mean even if Lin Xiu can refine a Ninth-Rank Golden Pill, he can only draw with the opponent?"

She understood Lin Xiu's personality, and he might not accept a draw.

Yao Chen gave a wry smile, "It's not certain if the Alliance Leader even has a Ninth-Rank Golden Pill Formula. Such Medicinal Pill Formulas, even in the Yao Clan, number less than five. As for outside, the Pill Tower probably couldn't find even one."

Little Fairy Doctor reacted, her expression turning somewhat ugly, "So, does that mean Lin Xiu is destined to lose?"

Could it be that the other party intended to suppress the Cultivation Alliance using this method, and the plan was actually going to succeed?

Little Fairy Doctor's eyes flickered. What should she do to help Lin Xiu then?

"Not necessarily. The difficulty of refining a Ninth-Rank Golden Pill is extremely high. For many years, no Alchemist on the continent has succeeded in refining one. Although Yao Dan is the Yao Clan Leader, he might not necessarily have the ability to refine it. If he fails, even if the Alliance Leader only refines a Ninth-Grade Treasure Pill, he can still win against the opponent."

Yao Chen quickly explained.

Hearing this, Little Fairy Doctor breathed a slight sigh of relief. That's right, the competition in Alchemy isn't about the Medicinal Pill Formula, but about the successfully refined Medicinal Pill.

Although a Ninth-Rank Golden Pill is of a high Rank, if it's not successfully refined, wouldn't it still be nothing?

Thinking this, Little Fairy Doctor's confidence in Lin Xiu rose again.