Tyrant Sky Martial Soul

Chapter 1285: Chapter 1285: Lure the Disaster East

Connor Wood flourishes in spring!

The iron tree blossoms!

The grass on the ground that had withered or died due to the battle also began to revive one after another.

”It’s actually a Mystic-grade pill, how is this possible?!”

”Tianhai Zhen Zhu” had considered the possibility of losing, but still clung to a sliver of hope. However, now, the pill in Ling Xiao’s hand completely shattered her expectations.

She had lost, utterly lost!

Ling Xiao had managed to refine a Mystic-grade pill, something even she found exceedingly difficult. Yet a seventeen-year-old boy had achieved it.

Is this what they call a miracle?

But why was this miracle bestowed upon this human? She could not accept it!

Ling Xiao slumped down onto the Bone Throne.

He was exhausted.

So tired!

He had never been this tired before!

Even back when he chased Jiumo Zhiyan through the Northern Desert for nights on end, he had not been this drained.

A Mystic-grade pill.

It had truly been successfully refined, even he himself found it a bit surprising.

His perseverance had been rewarded. Though he’d relied on the Power of the Human King and two types of Divine Fire, those were all part of his own strength.

He had won fair and square.

The outcome was already decided; the championship was no longer in doubt.

In the judges’ seats, Ji Qing and Jackson Le Grandmaster erupted into joyful smiles.

The expression on Medicine King Sun Ran’s face, however, turned stiff.

”I’ll kill you!”

Suddenly, Tianhai Zhen Zhu rushed towards Ling Xiao at an incredible speed, her eyes filled with unquenchable hatred.

She wanted to kill this boy—the one who had thwarted her plans.

The corner of Ling Xiao’s mouth curled into a faint cold smile.

It seemed as though he had long anticipated this outcome.

For Tianhai Zhen Zhu, failure was intolerable.

So she was bound to do something irrational after losing.

And this was the opportunity Ling Xiao had been waiting for—he wanted to toss out a dangerous hot potato.

These past few days, he hadn’t been idle. In addition to preparing for the Alchemy Congress, he had used the Mountain and River Martial Soul to perfectly duplicate an Imperial Jade Seal.

He believed that unless someone had truly come into contact with the real Imperial Jade Seal, they wouldn’t be able to distinguish the replica from the genuine article.

The moment Tianhai Zhen Zhu lunged forward, Ling Xiao suddenly extended his hand and flung the Jade Seal outward.

As a Magical Treasure, the Jade Seal instantly expanded in size, slamming forcefully toward Tianhai Zhen Zhu.

”Hahaha, fool, the Imperial Jade Seal is mine now.”

Seeing the Jade Seal, Tianhai Zhen Zhu indeed shifted her attack away from Ling Xiao and instead poured all her energy into seizing the counterfeit Jade Seal.

A forgery was still a forgery. Though it could also expand in size, its power was far inferior.

With one strike, the Jade Seal fell, and Tianhai Zhen Zhu grabbed it, tearing through the air and escaping.

Events unfolded so quickly.

So much so that many people failed to react.

Including the experts on the judges’ panel.

When Ji Qing darted through the air attempting to intercept Tianhai Zhen Zhu, a formidable foe emerged from the shadows, clashing with him and protecting Tianhai Zhen Zhu as they vanished.

Ji Qing landed back, studying his palm, and coldly chuckled: ”I didn’t expect the Water Temple would dispatch one of its two Great Protectors, the Heavy Water Protector, to shield this Sea Race girl. Looks like I underestimated them.”

”Was that truly the Imperial Jade Seal just now?”

Jackson Le Grandmaster urgently questioned Ling Xiao.

”Curse it, I didn’t expect her to ambush me.”

Ling Xiao’s face naturally bore an expression of helpless indignation.

The Moon Lady had already pretended to chase after Tianhai Zhen Zhu.

Even if it was merely acting, the performance had to be convincing. The Moon Lady couldn’t appear too composed, otherwise no one would believe her.

”Shameless Sea Race people!”

”Shameless Water Temple!”

”What are those Water Temple folks trying to do, attempting to establish themselves on land? Why would they steal the Imperial Jade Seal, inherited from our Human King?”

Ling Xiao knew his plan had succeeded.

The replica created by the Mountain and River Martial Soul was indistinguishable from the real thing. Even if his acting had minor flaws, the fact that the Water Temple now possessed the item was plain for Medicine King Sun Ran, Ji Qing, Jackson Le Grandmaster, and others to see.

From now on, that hot potato would rest in the hands of the Water Temple.

All Ling Xiao needed to do was return to Heavenly Dragon Continent with the true Imperial Jade Seal, establish the Suppression Nation Formation, and retrieve the Human King’s Notes from it.

Perhaps, someday far in the future, someone might discover that the Jade Seal was fake. But by then, Ling Xiao believed his strength would have grown far beyond what it was now, and his ability to protect himself would be even stronger.

”Chase her!”

From the audience and distinguished guest seats, individuals began leaving the square, rushing off to pursue Tianhai Zhen Zhu.

For them, though the Alchemy Congress championship was indeed intriguing, the Jade Seal was far more worthy of contention.

Jackson Le Grandmaster, Ji Qing, and Medicine King Sun Ran also dispatched their subordinates to chase after her.

The Alchemy Congress had reached its final stages, and these prideful folks naturally couldn’t blatantly join the pursuit for the Jade Seal.

Even if their hearts were anxious, they could only wait for the result to be announced.

Since Tianhai Zhen Zhu had already fled, the judges began evaluating the remaining pills created by the other alchemists.

Finally, Jackson Le Grandmaster announced the result—

”The Alchemy Congress has concluded successfully, and the champion of this tournament is the Heavenly Emperor—Ling Xiao!”

As his voice echoed across the square, an eruption of applause and cheers surged like a tidal wave.

From the audience, shrill, heartfelt chants poured forth, offering sincere congratulations to Ling Xiao.

In that electrifying moment, Changle Square transformed into a sea of celebration.

No wonder they were so exhilarated.

After all, the course of this Alchemy Congress had been a rollercoaster of twists and turns.

The appearance of Tianhai Zhen Zhu from the Sea Race had nearly stirred the emotions of everyone present.

Tianhai Zhen Zhu’s disdain and provocative arrogance had ignited their fury.

Yet they had no means to retaliate; they could only watch helplessly as she spat out her brazen words.

Finally, in this moment, the young Ling Xiao emerged like a dazzling star.

He had crushed the arrogant and unmatched Tianhai Zhen Zhu completely.

Round one!

Round two!

Round three!

All victories!

No mercy was shown to the Sea Race!

This led to Tianhai Zhen Zhu ultimately losing her temper, attempting to kill Ling Xiao while seizing the Jade Seal.

The people felt sympathy for Ling Xiao and gratitude toward him. Therefore, at this moment, their cheers were infused with deep emotion.

Of course, in a certain sense, the appearance of Tianhai Zhen Zhu had acted as a catalyst for Ling Xiao’s success.

If she hadn’t appeared, this would have been nothing more than a land-based race’s internal competition.

Even if Ling Xiao had defeated Dan Qing and Ji Luoyu, it wouldn’t have provoked such a tremendous response.

But Tianhai Zhen Zhu was different.

She possessed the ability to dominate all other alchemists, including Dan Qing and Ji Luoyu.

Only Ling Xiao had the power to reverse the tide.

He was the one who preserved the honor of the land-based races.

He was the one who defended their dignity.

This significance was clearly different.

Moreover, under the immense pressure caused by Tianhai Zhen Zhu’s formidable strength, Ling Xiao had been forced to take risks. Ultimately, he broke through his limits and, shockingly, refined a Mystic-grade pill with Heavenly Man Realm cultivation level.

”Hahaha, Sun Ran, let’s set the Jade Seal matter aside for now. Today, this kid Ling Xiao has truly amazed me! Oh, and don’t forget the bet between the two of us.”

Ji Qing chuckled heartily.