Chapter 538: Gu You Takes Action Eight Eighth-Tier Divine Pills!
Cao Ying and Dan Chen had initially thought Xiao Yan would refine an eighth-tier pill like them. But reality slapped them hard in the face.
A mere high-tier seventh-tier pill?
How was that even a competition?
This??
He held back for so long, only to reveal this?!
Xiao Yan's move left the entire audience in shock.
Their eyes were filled with ridicule and disdain clearly, his results were far below their expectations.
"Hu~"
The silence persisted for a moment until, not far from Xiao Yan, the old monster Qing Hua slowly stood up.
This time, everyone's attention was focused on him.
This old man's strength was beyond question.
People had already learned from whispers that he was Qing Hua, a true eighth-tier alchemist.
On his chest, the dazzling eighth-tier alchemist badge shone brightly something no one could ignore.
Qing Hua shot Xiao Yan an exasperated glance.
Was this really Yao Chen's disciple?
What a disappointment.
With a dismissive glare, he mouthed a few words in a barely audible whisper.
"Kid, you've truly disgraced your master. Who would've thought that Yao Chen's disciple would be so… pathetic? Sigh~"
His tone carried genuine emotion.
His whole life, Qing Hua had been overshadowed by Yao Chen, always one step behind.
Even when he sought a Heavenly Flame, Yao Chen had snatched it from him.
He had spent his years frustrated, seeing Yao Chen as his lifelong rival.
When he saw Xiao Yan, he had hoped that this disciple would surpass his master.
But now?
What a waste.
Strangely, he felt no joy at Xiao Yan's failure only profound disappointment.
But Xiao Yan?
He ignored him completely.
Anyone associated with that three-time loser Yao Chen was bound to be a scumbag.
Still, Xiao Yan wasn't foolish enough to provoke him here.
He merely spat toward the ground, making a clear "Tui~" motion.
That single gesture made Qing Hua's face darken instantly.
This brat was truly insufferable!
After a brief pause, Qing Hua let out a cold chuckle before shifting his gaze toward Gu You, the mysterious young man in the competition.
His keen senses told him this guy was no ordinary opponent.
He even felt a trace of unease.
That was not a good sign.
Could it be that this man was one of the leaders of the Soul Hall?
Another shameless old monster hiding behind a youthful appearance?
If the Soul Hall managed to win the championship, it wouldn't just be a disgrace to the Pill Tower it would also shame him personally!
Qing Hua turned his attention back to his cauldron.
With all eyes on him, he waved his sleeve, causing the cauldron lid to fly off.
For some reason, every alchemist seemed to do this upon completing their refinement.
Maybe… they just didn't need the lid anymore?
Was it a single-use cauldron?
The moment the lid flew off, an overwhelming energy surged forth one no weaker than that of Cao Ying and Dan Chen.
A column of brilliant light shot from the cauldron, piercing the sky!
Countless eyes locked onto the heavens.
A few minutes later, the sky began to change dramatically.
Mist condensed at high speed, forming thunderclouds.
Soon after, colors emerged within the clouds three distinct colors!
Compared to the pills refined by Cao Ying and Dan Chen, Qing Hua's was on a whole different level.
Three-colored Dan Thunder!
Qing Hua's Dan Thunder wasn't just three-colored the hues were incredibly dense, reaching the peak of the three-color tier!
"Three-colored Dan Thunder… Looks like the old man's skills have improved!"
Xuan Kong Zi and the others nodded in acknowledgment as they observed the spectacle.
"This old monster is terrifying indeed. But… he's not the only one left."
Xuan Yi, her seductive eyes gleaming, turned her gaze toward Gu You's youthful figure.
Hearing this, Xuan Kong Zi and the others also nodded slightly.
They were fully aware that Soul Hall had infiltrated this competition.
And that young man…
He was undoubtedly their leader.
Once his pill was completed, his identity would be exposed!
While the crowd marveled at Qing Hua's success, the other remaining contestants all unveiled their cauldrons simultaneously.
At that moment, Gu You's eerily youthful face curved into a sinister smile.
He looked toward the high platform where Xuan Kong Zi and the others sat.
His gaze was filled with mockery.
Then, his eyes landed on Wu Tian, who was simply enjoying the show.
His twisted grin widened.
"Jie jie~ Xuan Kong Zi… Pavilion Master Wu!"
"I must apologize. It seems that the championship of this year's Pill Gathering… belongs to me! Jie jie jie jie~"
His eerie laughter rang through the air, revealing his confidence.
There was no more need to hide.
Hearing that voice, Xuan Kong Zi's expression grew grim.
Yet, a trace of disdain flickered in his eyes as he let out a calm chuckle.
"Oh? So that's who you are. The same fool who lost his Heavenly Flame the day before the competition?"
The moment those words fell, Gu You's face twisted with anger.
The way he had arrived so arrogantly only to flee in disgrace, losing his Heavenly Flame to Wu Tian…
That humiliation still burned within him.
If it weren't for the trace of Devouring Flame that the Hall Master had bestowed upon him, he wouldn't have been able to refine his pill today!
"Hmph! Enough of your cheap talk!"
"The Three Pill Tower Elders… The Cai Lin Pavilion Master… None of you are worth a damn!!!"
His arrogant words reverberated throughout the square.
And at the same time, his completed pill shot into the sky.
A massive pillar of black flame erupted from his cauldron, towering into the heavens.
The chilling laughter that accompanied it sent a shiver through the audience.
In that moment, everyone finally realized the rumors were true.
Soul Hall had infiltrated the Pill Gathering!
The war between Cai Lin Pavilion and the Soul Hall had shifted.
The new battlefield was now in Holy Pill City!
Yet despite recognizing the danger, no one panicked.
Instead, the crowd stood firm, their eyes locked onto the sky.
So what if it was Soul Hall?
This was Pill Tower!
If the Soul Hall dared cause trouble, they wouldn't get away unscathed.
But the Soul Hall had miscalculated they were dragging the entire city into this conflict.
Gu You's chilling laughter echoed through the heavens.
Accompanied by a blinding radiance, his face took on an ominous glow.
Under the watchful eyes of the world, a monstrous pillar of black flame soared into the sky.
The sheer power within it left everyone breathless.
Even when compared to all the previous contestants combined, his energy surpassed them all!
And at that moment, the other competitors also revealed their pills.
Every single one of them… was eighth-tier.
The audience was shocked speechless.
Eighth-tier?! All of them?!
Including Gu You, there were five eighth-tier divine pills.
Adding those refined by Cao Ying, Dan Chen, and Qing Hua…
Eight out of ten contestants had refined eighth-tier pills!
This Pill Gathering would undoubtedly go down in history as the most legendary event ever recorded in the Dou Qi Continent!
(End of Chapter)
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