Chapter 577: Chapter 584 Ghost Pill Master! Life and Death! (Third update)
What kind of ancient relic could be activated, which required a very profound understanding of Alchemy?
Everyone looked at Mei Chaofen with uncomprehending expressions, whereas GuanGuan’s face turned pale, obviously overwhelmed by an unprecedented pressure.
This naive young girl seemed to be unfamiliar with such a scene, at least she had never experienced such a situation before, plus the title of Ghost Pill Master, she seemed quite hesitant for a moment.
Mei Chaofen nodded and then shook her head, saying, “It’s not that we need an Alchemy Grandmaster to open the relic, but once inside, there’s an area where no matter what technique we’ve tried, we can’t cross that bridge. We eventually discovered that the bridge was crafted by an almighty power through alchemical methods, full of countless restrictions. If you do not possess a deep mastery of alchemy, it’s nearly impossible to proceed.”
Upon hearing this, GuanGuan gasped in disbelief, “How is that possible? A bridge crafted through alchemy? Why not via artifact crafting?”
GuanGuan echoed the thoughts of Yang Zhen and everyone present. Yang Zhen wore an expression of intrigue.
What was the almighty being thinking when crafting this? Instead of using artifact crafting methods, they specifically used alchemical methods. Did they expect we could eat this bridge once it was crafted?
Yang Zhen was becoming increasingly interested, and he was eager to see this bridge. Looking at GuanGuan, he noticed a look of curiosity in her eyes too.
Mei Chaofen sighed, “If it were crafted with artifact methods, we could have managed somehow. What’s strange is that the restrictions on the bridge are elaborate secrets of alchemy. No matter how hard we try, we cannot pass it.”
Mei Chaofen’s expression grew serious, and she solemnly said to the others, “Beyond that bridge lies the core of the ancient relic. All our answers reside there.”
Yang Zhen snorted, how could such a thing be possible! They were not fools! This place that neither the Heavenly Snow Holy Domain nor the Heavenly Spring Sacred Land could reach. How did they know the answers to everything were there?
Regardless, Yang Zhen was also curious and wanted to see what kind of bridge it was and what exactly was waiting for them on the other side of the bridge.
“Well, isn’t this easy to solve!” Little Fatty suddenly clapped his hands and stared at GuanGuan, “Isn’t there an Alchemy Grandmaster right in front of us? We can just go there and try to break through the restrictions on the bridge.”
Everyone looked at Little Fatty, speechless, with no one answering.
Looking astonished, Little Fatty asked, “Did I say something wrong? Since we need an Alchemy Grandmaster, why bother comparing with that lunatic Ghost Pill Master? Why not just go and try it out ourselves?”
“If it were only that simple. The restrictions on the bridge can be crossed by two groups of people. Two Alchemists must cooperate to maintain the balance of the restrictions. At this point, who is willing to go last?”
With a cold explanation, Mei Chaofen looked at everyone, “Are any of you willing to follow behind the Heavenly Spring Sacred Land, waiting for them to enter first, and then we follow?”
“Why?” Little Fatty suddenly exclaimed mockingly, “Since we need to decide who goes first and last, the people from the Heavenly Spring Sacred Land should be at the end. Isn’t this contest initiated by the Heavenly Snow Holy Domain? Why should there even be a dispute?”
Everyone nodded in agreement at Little Fatty’s words. It was obvious that this was how they should resolve the issue.
Mei Chaofen apparently felt the same. However, after a while, she sighed with resentment and said, “They have a Divine Transformation Stage power.”
Everyone: “…”
Was there no personality left? They had a Divine Transformation stage power. Although the Divine Transformation stage was not the strongest practice in the world, in the current state, one Divine Transformation practitioner was enough to compare with half of the Heavenly Snow Holy Domain.
How could half of the Heavenly Snow Holy Domain and the entire Heavenly Spring Sacred Land compete with them?
“So they invited the Ghost Pill Master to take the helm, and they even promised the Heavenly Snow Holy Domain a chance. If anyone can defeat the Ghost Pill Master, they would be allowed to take control?”
Having analyzed step by step, Little Fatty’s words made everyone want to curse.
These people were plainly foolish. They hadn’t even got in yet, and they were already in a disagreement amongst themselves.
Yang Zhen looked amazed at Mei Chaofen who wore an unsettled expression. He was intrigued.
At this time, Mei Chaofen suddenly turned to GuanGuan and said, “GuanGuan, you still haven’t told me if you have the confidence to overcome the Ghost Pill Master?”
At this point, all eyes turned to GuanGuan.
GuanGuan clenched her teeth and said, “Elder Mei, I want to try!”
“Good!”
Mei Chaofen laughed, “In that case, let us go and see just how strange this legendary Ghost Pill Master is.”
A vision sparked in Yang Zhen’s eyes. He hadn’t expected Mei Chaofen to be so decisive and immediate with her actions, thus saving him the effort. Now he could soon meet the Ghost Pill Master, who had been causing all the color to drain from the faces of the majority present.
Right then, Yang Zhen was taken aback when he noticed GuanGuan looking at him for help, her eyes filled with apprehension. She seemed to want to say something, but fell silent.
Yang Zhen chuckled, walked up to her and patted her shoulder lightly, “Don’t be scared, Miss Guan. He’s just a Ghost Pill Master. Just be bold, alchemy isn’t life or death after all, what is there to be scared about?”
GuanGuan forced a smile and slowly said, under the watchful eyes of everyone present, “Ghost Pill Master, life… or death.”
“What?”
Yang Zhen was taken aback and asked incredulously, “It’s just an alchemy competition, such a common thing. How can this Ghost Pill Master be so arrogant, even wanting to make it a matter of life or death?”
A bewildered Little Fatty looked at Yang Zhen and asked, “You really haven’t heard of the Ghost Pill Master before?”
Yang Zhen shook his head, “Never heard, but you can ask him, if he has heard about me!”
Upon hearing GuanGuan’s words, Mei Chaofen was taken aback. Not knowing that the Ghost Pill Master was so bizarre, a trace of pity flickered in her eyes. After a brief hesitation, she said to GuanGuan, “If you are not sure, you must not force it. I will speak with the Saint Master and let Elder Quan compete with the Ghost Pill Master.”
“No!” GuanGuan cried in alarm, hurriedly told Mei Chaofen, “Elder Quan is already old and cannot withstand the Ghost Pill Master’s methods. Let me… let me do it.”
Mei Chaofen frowned, and said firmly, “That is not possible. You are too important for the Sacred Domain. I will arrange this matter as the Saint Master dictates. You must not act impulsively.”
Just as GuanGuan was about to speak, Ji Yourong slowly moved forward and stood in front of Yang Zhen, looking at him as his eyes roamed around, she asked, “Do you have any way to defeat the Ghost Pill Master?”
Ji Yourong’s sudden question left everyone stunned, casting doubtful glances at Yang Zhen.
GuanGuan’s eyes lit up, staring at Yang Zhen intensely.
However, Mei Chaofen frowned and said to Ji Yourong in a deep tone, “Yourong, do not be rude. Young Friend Yang may have inherited the alchemical knowledge of Medicine Elder, but successful alchemy requires more than just knowledge.”
Ignoring Mei Chaofen’s comment, Ji Yourong continued to stare at Yang Zhen.