Chapter 302: Chapter 299: Alchemy Geniuses from Various Sects 1
Translator: 549690339
No matter whether in his previous life or this one, Yang Chen has always been someone who would repay kindness tenfold. This is his principle in life.
After his victory over Wen Feiyang, a wave of excitement surged through the viewing platform.
There was no doubt that Yang Chen had become the target of many people. He was simply a treasure. Whoever could successfully recruit Yang Chen into their own sect would not only win a top genius, but also gain a future alchemy master.
That being said…
Wen Feiyang was already a well-known alchemist among the younger generation. As long as nothing unexpected happened, Wen Feiyang was bound to become an alchemy master in his time!
Even if Wen Feiyang couldn’t reach the level of a Fifth or Sixth Grade alchemist, a Fourth Grade would be more than enough. With that level, he could already refine many astonishing elixirs.
As for Yang Chen, not only was he younger than Wen Feiyang, but he also defeated him soundly. This indicated that Yang Chen’s talent in alchemy was superior to Wen Feiyang’s.
This discouraged many sects. If they had recognized Yang Chen’s talent earlier, how could they have ended up in such an embarrassing situation today? The most embarrassed were Ming Emperor Sect and Ziyang Sect, especially Yan Ziming, the Sect Leader of Ziyang Sect. Every time he thought about how Yang Chen should have joined their sect, he couldn’t help but seethe with anger.
If it hadn’t been for Elder Wu’s meddling, Yang Chen, if not for anything else, would have been part of the Ziyang Sect simply out of consideration for Yang Caidie’s sake.
Yang Chen was unaware of the thoughts of these sects. As it was still early in the competition after his duel with Wen Feiyang, he sat on the viewing platform, watching the alchemy geniuses below who had not yet finished their fights.
Naturally, the level of these alchemy geniuses was nothing impressive to him.
Zhou Haoran sat beside him, holding an Essence Pill, looking very pleased as he asked, “Yang Chen, my friend, do you know much about these alchemy geniuses?”
“I don’t know anything about them,” Yang Chen said with a wry smile.
This left Zhou Haoran awkwardly shaking his head. “Yang Chen, my friend, this Alchemist Knockout Competition brings together many alchemy geniuses. The most difficult ones are the alchemy geniuses from Huangshan Sect and Beishan Main City. In fact, in every Alchemist Knockout Competition, the final champion is either from Huangshan Sect or Beishan Main City.”
Yang Chen wasn’t surprised by this.
It couldn’t be helped. Alchemy was different from martial artist assessments.
The cultivation of an alchemist requires great investment, and a wealth of alchemy training experience is essential. Without sufficient materials, it would be difficult to engage in mass alchemy practice.
As a result, it would be extremely difficult for self-taught geniuses to defeat those alchemy geniuses with strong backgrounds.
Unless one was an alchemy genius who could memorize any alchemy techniques instantly, it would be almost impossible to catch up to those alchemy geniuses through mere practice.
However, there were very few such geniuses. For example, a genius might be able to learn the techniques for a First-Rank Elixir with just a glance, which appeared to be an extraordinary talent. But in reality? The higher the grade, the more complex the techniques. The techniques for a Second-Grade Elixir were already much more complicated than those for First-Rank Elixirs, and Third-Grade and Fourth-Grade Elixirs were even more so. Could you still learn them at a glance? It was very difficult.
Therefore, in each competition, it was too hard for self-taught alchemy geniuses to win against those nurtured by Huangshan Sect and Beishan Main City. They lacked proper education.
Zhou Haoran continued, “There are three main players taking part in the competition on behalf of Huangshan Sect. The first one is an alchemy genius nurtured by the Sect Leader of Huangshan Sect himself. His name is Fan Shijie. It is said that he has already reached the level of a Fourth-tier Junior Alchemy Master. Look, that’s him. He has already won.” Zhou Haoran pointed at someone below.
Yang Chen looked carefully and found that the alchemy genius named Fan Shijie was a boy about seventeen or eighteen years old. The youth had an elegant appearance and an extraordinary demeanor, revealing that he was an upright and honest young man at a glance.
This made Yang Chen feel more appreciation for him. An alchemist should be like this.
In Yang Chen’s view, those without enough magnanimity and bearing didn’t deserve to be alchemists!
“Huangshan Sect has found a good disciple indeed.” Yang Chen’s mouth curled up in satisfaction.
At this moment, Fan Shijie won his match using a Fourth-Grade Pill called Huang Lingdan. This pill caught the attention of many major sects, and they approached Fan Shijie to discuss and negotiate the sale of the Huang Lingdan. For many elder members of major sects, this Fourth-Grade Pill was still very tempting.
Zhou Haoran went on, “The second main player is called Yuwen Hao. Look, that’s him.”
Yang Chen turned his gaze and took a look at Yuwen Hao, then lost interest.
Although Yuwen Hao and Fan Shijie were both the main players of Huangshan Sect, Yuwen Hao clearly showed impatience and restlessness in his eyes. His arrogant attitude seemed not to care about anything.
“Compared to Fan Shijie, Yuwen Hao is somewhat inferior. He is a Third-tier Perfect Alchemy Master. As for the third main player from Huangshan Sect, it is Wen Feiyang. Although Wen Feiyang can barely be considered as a Third-tier High Rank Alchemist, his chances of refining a Third Grade High Level Elixir are not high, and he was defeated bv vou, Yanz Chen, as soon as he came up.
The other members of Huangshan Sect are somewhat weaker, most of them only being Third – grade Elementary Alchemists.”
As Zhou Haoran spoke, his tone gradually became solemn. “This time, the most threatening player in the Alchemist Knockout Competition is the alchemy genius trained by Beishan Main City, named Xiao Yunfeng. He is said to be an alchemy genius who benefited from Elder Hu’s guidance. After being trained by Beishan Main City, he became a Fourth-tier Intermediate Alchemy Master at just seventeen years old!”
“Oh?” Yang Chen became more interested.
Fourth-tier Intermediate was one level higher than Fan Shijie.
He shifted his gaze, following Zhou Haoran’s direction, to see that the young man named Xiao Yunfeng was sitting on the viewing platform. He looked friendly and approachable with a gentle smile, but upon closer observation, Yang Chen noticed a hint of coldness in his eyes.
Apparently, Xiao Yunfeng was not what he seemed on the surface.
Yang Chen felt that Xiao Yunfeng’s demeanor was lacking compared to Fan Shijie, and he felt no fondness for him. He lost interest after only one glance even if the most powerful alchemist in Beishan Main City appeared, he would not take them seriously.
And so, the top 128 would move on to the top 64.
Victories and defeats were determined in each of the rings.
About one hour later, Elder Hu, the chief referee, handed out the newly drawn competition brackets.
These brackets were suspended in the air, emitting light.
Following the top 128 moving on to the top 64, the next step was the top 64 moving on to the top 32!
This undeniably pushed the alchemy competition towards its climax..