Tyrant Sky Martial Soul

Chapter 1282: Chapter 1282: Playing with Fire and Burning Oneself

Ji Luoyu excitedly looked at Ling Xiao. She initially thought everything was over this time, but when she saw that hint of confident smile on Ling Xiao’s lips, she inexplicably felt a sense of relief.

”Damn it, always acting cool. But if this guy can really defeat Tianhai Zhen Zhu, I’ll truly be impressed.”

Although Dan Qing was full of reluctance, his dislike for Tianhai Zhen Zhu was even stronger. The enemy of my enemy is my friend.

At least for now, he decided to support Ling Xiao.

”Kid, stop pretending like you’re hiding some grand secret. I don’t believe it. Your pills are already broken, and without additional materials, do you think you can still turn the tables? People need self-awareness. Don’t get too cocky, or you’ll just make a fool of yourself!”

Tianhai Zhen Zhu sneered disdainfully while controlling the fire inside her furnace.

She thought Ling Xiao was merely being stubborn, refusing to admit defeat and putting on a façade.

It was utterly meaningless.

Yet Ling Xiao merely smiled faintly.

He didn’t care for Tianhai Zhen Zhu’s ridicule. At this point, it wasn’t just Tianhai Zhen Zhu; even the others probably wouldn’t believe that he could stage a comeback.

Medicine King Sun Ran roared angrily, ”Ling Xiao, stop being so stubborn! Acting like this only makes you look even worse! Give up already, don’t persist blindly!”

Ling Xiao cast a calm glance at Sun Ran and sneered coldly, ”Just because you can’t doesn’t mean I can’t. How much do you truly understand about me?”

Then, he turned toward the alchemy platform and waved his hand, tossing the three cracked pills back into the alchemy furnace.

A beam of light flew out from his hand.

It wasn’t fire but the Power of Red Sun.

Using light-heat alchemy—this was likely the first time in history. Perhaps not the last person ever, but definitely one of a kind.

Medicine King Sun Ran fell silent, his gaze fixed firmly on Ling Xiao’s alchemy furnace.

Although light-heat wasn’t as potent as Divine Fire, it was far easier to control, which meant the furnace wouldn’t be destroyed.

At this moment, Ling Xiao stood bathed in sunlight, transformed into a figure cloaked in dazzling golden light.

This radiance came from the Red Sun in the sky.

It traversed through Ling Xiao’s hands and imbued the alchemy furnace.

The temperature spread evenly, rather than concentrating in specific spots.

”Light-heat alchemy—this could be called a true feat of innovation. This kid is probably far more formidable than any of us imagined,” Ji Qing remarked.

”Indeed. To actually absorb the Power of Red Sun—it’s impossible without immensely powerful soul strength! This kid’s soul power is downright terrifying!”

Jackson Le Grandmaster echoed in admiration.

”And more than that, his body must have been refined with countless Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures. Otherwise, how could it endure such high temperatures from the Power of Red Sun? His soul power, inner strength, and physical toughness are top-notch among his peers.”

Ji Qing’s appraisal grew even higher. ”If his cultivation level wasn’t constrained, he might even have been able to produce pills of the Profound Grade directly.”

Dan Qing and Ji Luoyu stood there, mouths agape, watching the spectacle unfold. If they were in Ling Xiao’s position, achieving such a feat would be utterly impossible.

Never mind controlling light-heat for alchemy; even connecting with and absorbing the Power of Red Sun seemed beyond their grasp.

Tianhai Zhen Zhu’s unsightly face appeared composed, but it was merely a façade. Her real expression, hidden underneath, betrayed astonishment and disbelief.

She had never heard of anyone reversing their fortune in alchemy after failing.

Could this Ling Xiao truly create a miracle?

She was genuinely flustered.

Because if Ling Xiao managed to produce pills of the same quality as hers, then, given his advantage in the first two rounds, he would undoubtedly emerge victorious.

No, I shouldn’t fear him.

This guy cannot possibly succeed.

Tianhai Zhen Zhu shook her head. She envisioned countless scenarios, but in none of them could she herself achieve the fusion of three ruined pills into one that surpassed a Yellow Grade Super Medicine!

I must remain confident!

Even Medicine King Sun Ran couldn’t pull that off. How could some junior possibly accomplish it?

”Sun Ran, do you think he has any chance left?” Ji Qing asked.

”Not the slightest chance! I’ve already said—this is sheer self-destructive folly! While it’s true that failed pills can be fused, doing so is even harder than fusing three intact ones!

If before, he had about a twenty percent chance of success—

Then now, it’s less than ten percent!

Do you think it’s worth placing any bets on this outcome?”

Medicine King Sun Ran, though greatly impressed by Ling Xiao’s ability to recover quickly from the shadow of failure, still refused to believe he could succeed.

”Is that so? But as far as I can see, he still has a chance. Although he might not necessarily win, at least he hasn’t completely lost his final opportunity.”

Ji Qing smiled.

”Willing to bet on it?”

Sun Ran sneered.

”What’s the wager?”

Ji Qing asked.

”If he wins, I’ll help you refine a mid-level Profound Grade pill. Whatever pill you choose, I’ll provide all the materials myself.”

Sun Ran continued, ”But if he loses, regardless of who ultimately becomes champion, you must hand over that copy of the ’White Tiger Pill Scripture’ you’ve been holding onto.”

”Ha, so all this time, you’ve been eyeing that book of mine, huh? But why should I gamble with you? I have no relationship with Ling Xiao whatsoever.”

Ji Qing chuckled.

”So, this means you still don’t have faith in him?” Sun Ran jeered.

”Trying to provoke me, huh? Fine, even if it’s just to humor you—I’ll take this bet!”

Ji Qing declared with confidence.

”Great, it’s a deal. I trust your integrity, Ji Qing.”

Medicine King Sun Ran grinned.

He had been coveting Ji Qing’s copy of the ’White Tiger Pill Scripture’ for a long time. Unfortunately, the other party was stronger in cultivation and had greater influence, making any attempt to seize it outright impossible.

Thus, his only option was to use subtle tricks like this to obtain it.

On the square, Ling Xiao continued heating the alchemy furnace with light-heat.

But clearly, he was controlling the temperature; he hadn’t yet used Divine Fire, indicating that he wasn’t truly attempting fusion yet.

Using light-heat alone to fuse the Three Parts Return to Origin Pill was unrealistic.

The reason Ling Xiao dared to face off against a seasoned expert like Tianhai Zhen Zhu must lie in the Divine Fire he possessed.

”Arise!”

A moment later, Ling Xiao withdrew the light-heat. From the cauldron flew forth a viscous liquid—a fusion of water and the pills.

Without waiting for it to harden, Ling Xiao’s right hand suddenly unleashed Samadhi True Fire, beginning to refine the liquid.

Cloaked in smoke, the liquid began solidifying at an accelerating speed.

Not enough!

This heat was still insufficient! Ling Xiao realized that if he continued at this level, the liquid’s medicinal properties would dissipate entirely before it had set.