The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 548: Chapter 548: Jing Yan’s Score

”Seven elixirs again!”

Inside the second jade box of Wan Lai were the same number of Three-Complete Pills as the Fire Burning Pills in the first box.

It had to be said, this Pill Master named Wan Lai truly possessed remarkable alchemy ability. Within three hours, he refined two batches of elixirs, each batch producing seven pills, and they were fourth-level and fifth-level elixirs respectively. Such achievement was something many high-level alchemists could not attain.

Judge Wan Li observed the number of pills in the second jade box with even greater pleasure. However, she did not seem too surprised; apparently, she was quite familiar with Wan Lai’s capabilities and his current performance was expected.

This time, Wan Lai participated in the Alchemy Ceremony aiming to obtain Source Power!

”Alchemist Wan Li, has this Wan Lai from the Wan family already advanced to a high-level alchemist?” a curious judge asked.

”Not yet, Wan Lai is still a sixth-level alchemist, but with his ability in alchemy dao, advancing to high-level shouldn’t be difficult. After this ceremony, Wan Lai might seek the opportunity to step into the ranks of high-level alchemists,” Wan Li said with a smile.

”A true genius of the alchemy dao!”

”If only our Fang family had such a talent like Wan Lai.”

”Haha... Wan Lai is hopeful to become the Great Alchemist King. After this Alchemy Ceremony, I’m afraid City Lord Hu Donghe will take Wan Lai as his direct disciple!” someone laughed.

His tone was joking,

but hearing this, the other judges all nodded. Those judges from influential families showed envious expressions.

Indeed, everyone knew that Wan Lai genuinely had a great opportunity to become the disciple of the City Lord of Pill Spirit City, Hu Donghe. Should Hu Donghe accept Wan Lai, given no unforeseen circumstances, Wan Lai would certainly become an outstanding eighth-level alchemist.

Becoming a Great Alchemist King was difficult, but becoming an eighth-level alchemist with Hu Donghe’s guidance and Wan Lai’s alchemic talent was not a major issue.

”Alchemist Wan Li, you should take a look at these Three-Complete Pills first!” Sun Qi said to Wan Li.

”Okay!” Wan Li replied.

”Five of first-class quality, two of second-class quality!” Wan Li quickly inspected and announced.

According to the scoring rules, the scores for Wan Lai’s two batches of elixirs already securely exceeded one thousand. Ten first-class quality elixirs alone gave a thousand points, plus four second-class quality elixirs added two hundred points, totaling twelve hundred points.

”It looks like in this round, Wan Lai will take first place!”

The other judges quickly inspected Wan Lai’s refined elixirs, then one judge remarked,

”Yes, first place should be no problem. A high score of twelve hundred is unlikely to be surpassed by any other alchemist.”

”I remember in the last Alchemy Ceremony, the highest score for alchemists at this stage barely passed one thousand points, not even reaching eleven hundred.”

”Yes, indeed it didn’t reach eleven hundred.”

All the judges nodded.

”Alchemist number three hundred, twelve hundred points!” the white-robed elder announced on the Highest Staircase Square.

”Wow!”

An uproar swept over the Fourth Tier Square!;

The lowest tier square was also buzzing.

Previously announced scores were just a few hundred, with the lowest being two to three hundred and the highest not exceeding eight hundred. Suddenly, a score of twelve hundred caused a sensation, which was inevitable.

”Alchemist number three hundred, isn’t that Wan Lai from the Wan family?”

”I had heard Wan Lai was extremely skilled in alchemy dao, and looking at it now, the rumors are true; he is indeed incredibly powerful!”

”A score of twelve hundred, probably no other alchemist participating in the Alchemy Ceremony could surpass it, right?”

”I heard Wan Lai is still quite young, only about sixty years old. However, it seems he rarely leaves the house; he hasn’t made public appearances often over the decades!”

”Naturally, an alchemist like Wan Lai would focus all his energy on alchemy and certainly wouldn’t go about showing off!” Over ten thousand martial artists in the lowest tier square were discussing fervently.

While these martial artists discussed, the judges continued scoring. Due to Wan Lai’s performance, the judges subsequently found little interest in other alchemists’ elixirs. Soon after Wan Lai, a score of nine hundred emerged, but it did not cause much reaction.

At the Fourth Tier Square, many alchemists gathered around another, complimenting and flattering him—this person was Wan Lai from the Wan family.

Wan Lai slightly narrowed his eyes, appearing calm and composed. Although his demeanor kept others at a distance, he responded courteously when spoken to, which did not seem arrogant on the surface, making other alchemists all the more enthusiastic.

”The Wan family truly lives up to its reputation as the foremost alchemy family!” Qiu Fang and Jing Yan, of course, did not join the crowd; Qiu Fang spoke softly.

”Yes! Twelve hundred is indeed a high score,” Jing Yan nodded and replied.

”If it weren’t for you, Alchemist Jing Yan, Wan Lai might have taken first place in this stage,” Qiu Fang’s eyes twinkled as he spoke, ”It’s a pity. With Alchemist Jing Yan here, Wan Lai won’t be able to take first place.”

”Hehe, let’s wait and see the scores. I’m also uncertain about how many points I’ll get. Perhaps, first place will indeed be Wan Lai’s,” Jing Yan said casually with a laugh.

Up on the Highest Staircase Square, the judges opened another jade box.

”Seven elixirs? Again seven?” the judge who opened the box exclaimed in surprise.

Producing seven formed pills in one batch was clearly not an easy sight. The judges had already graded seventy to eighty alchemists, but only in one of Wan Lai’s jade boxes had they seen seven elixirs.

And now, another batch of seven elixirs appeared.

”Oh?”

”Who is it?”

Other judges’ eyes lit up, suddenly garnering much interest.

The judge picked up the number tag to take a look and then he was stunned, his eyes widening.

”Number sixty-six? The alchemist Jing Yan from Lanqu County?” the judge exclaimed.

”Number sixty-six?” Several judges crowded around immediately, all seeing the number sixty-six indeed on the number tag held by the judge.

”This alchemist Jing Yan is really impressive! He scored full marks in the first and second rounds, and in this first stage of the third round, his performance is also very strong? Besides, he used only half an hour to complete his alchemy!”

”Yes! I saw him place the first batch of elixirs into the jade box before and thought there might be some dispersal, but all seven elixirs were formed!” the judges discussed the previous situation when Jing Yan was refining.