Doupo: Marry a Young Doctor and Be Rewarded with Douhuang Cultivation

220: A true showdown between alchemists of the highest caliber!The Medicine Clan, which started with alchemy, possesses the largest group of Alchemists on the continent.

Even when facing the top Alchemists of the Central Plains’ Pill Tower, the members of the Medicine Clan could not hide a certain arrogance in their hearts.

This confidence stemmed from the alchemical talent flowing in their Bloodline; cultivating alchemy often came naturally to the clan’s disciples, and even the renowned Alchemist Great Masters of the Central Plains were merely commonplace figures within the Medicine Clan’s territory.

However, this Bloodline advantage was limited to mid-tier Alchemists; the Medicine Clan did not hold an absolute advantage among those truly standing at the Peak of the alchemical pyramid, as Bloodline cannot support one in reaching the Peak of the alchemy world, and sometimes it can even become a hindrance.

Alchemists are divided into Ranks one to nine, with nine-Rank Grandmasters further divided into three levels: Treasure Pill, Profound Pill, and Golden Core.

Xiao Ze, as of now, had already become a Golden Core Grandmaster several years ago when he refined a nine-Rank Golden Core; although he had not undergone verification by any organization, at this level, there was no need for a single power to certify his Rank.

He himself was the most Peak existence in the alchemy world, and there was not even ’one of’!

Above Golden Core is the Emperor Rank, but such existences are rare, even throughout the countless years of the Fighting Qi Continent.

This time, the Medicine Clan’s Medicine Canon began with a preliminary competition among the younger generation of the clan in alchemy.

Above the plaza, numerous Medicine Cauldrons steamed, and the fragrance of Medicinal Pills permeated the air; every Medicine Clan disciple who stepped onto the stage was an Alchemist of six-Rank or higher, a spectacle that ordinary Alchemists found captivating.

But for Xiao Ze, Elder Yao, and others, this was like adults watching children fight, with no observational value, so they merely closed their eyes to rest, quietly awaiting the main event.

The preliminary stage of the Medicine Canon lasted for several days before concluding, during which Xiao Ze also gained a clear understanding of the Medicine Clan’s foundation.

Many young disciples possessed extremely high talent, such as Yao Xingji, who had once sent an invitation to Xiao Yan, and could now Rank among the top five.

And the first-place winner, Yao Tian, even attracted a nine-colored Pill Lightning, which brought smiles to the faces of the Medicine Clan Elders.

However, when the Elders’ gazes inadvertently swept over Xiao Ze on the stone chair, their smiles would instantly vanish.

They had long heard that the nine-Rank Medicinal Pills Xiao Ze refined had attracted the even stronger Black Demonic Lightning; Yao Tian’s nine-colored Pill Lightning was merely a firefly compared to the bright moon.

The moment the preliminary stage concluded, the atmosphere in the plaza instantly heated up, and all eyes turned towards the top powerhouses on the stone chairs.

Elder Yao slowly opened his eyes and said with a smile, “It’s finally about to begin.”

Xiao Ze also caressed his jade cup; after watching the competition for several days, his hands were already itching.

“Besides you, the main contenders are Hun Xuzi, Old Man Shennong, and Elder Wanhuo,” Elder Yao said solemnly, “These three have extremely deep qualifications, even I cannot compare to them.”

“Clan Chief Yao Dan is not participating?” Xiao Ze’s gaze swept over Yao Dan, who was in the main seat.

“The Clan Chief has his pride,” Elder Yao explained, “But his alchemy is definitely not weaker than you four. A Seven-Star Dou Sheng’s strength, coupled with the identity of the Yao Clan Chief, means he can’t hold the fort without real skill.”

Xiao Ze nodded slightly; even with all his confidence, he would not underestimate a Seven-Star Dou Sheng.

Just as the two were conversing, Yao Dan slowly rose, and all eyes in the arena instantly converged on him.

“The appetizer is over, it’s time for the main course,” his voice was calm, yet carried the authority of someone in control of the entire arena. “There are four participants in this competition, and the winner will be the number one Alchemist on the continent. I don’t think anyone will object. Four sirs, please enter the arena.”

“Clan Chief Yao Dan is quite direct,” Hun Xuzi’s figure was the first to appear in mid-air, his tone carrying a hint of arrogance, “The title of the continent’s number one Alchemist, my Hun Clan will claim it.”

“The Medicine Clan is a clan of alchemy, this title should remain here!”

Elder Wanhuo followed closely, staring at Hun Xuzi without backing down, which drew cheers from the Medicine Clan members.

Old Man Shennong also stepped into the air, his herbal staff shaking, and the jade bottles clinking: “This old man doesn’t care about false fame, but allowing a character like you to take the title would be a disgrace to us Alchemists.”

After the three appeared, countless gazes simultaneously turned towards Xiao Ze.

He rose with a slight smile, and with a flicker of his figure, he appeared in mid-air, his clear voice spreading throughout the arena: “Senior Hun Xuzi once secretly learned skills at the Pill Tower. Now the Pill Tower belongs to the Heavenly Mansion Alliance, and as a member of the Heavenly Mansion, I shall represent the Pill Tower in challenging you!”

As soon as these words were spoken, many secretly broke out in a cold sweat; the enmity between the Heavenly Mansion and the Hun Clan had indeed reached an irreconcilable point.

Hun Xuzi’s expression remained unchanged, but a killing intent flashed in his eyes: “Challenge me? We’ll see if you have the ability!”

Xiao Ze smiled without speaking.

Hun Xuzi said no more, and with a flick of his sleeve, a vast expanse of black flames condensed into a hundred-zhang black Cauldron, and a devouring force permeated the air.

“Nihility Devouring Flame?”

Old Man Shennong and Elder Wanhuo frowned simultaneously, their eyes filled with solemnity.

“Merely a sub-flame, yet it dares to be so arrogant?”

Xiao Ze chuckled, revealing the essence of the flame in a single sentence.

A hint of surprise flashed in Hun Xuzi’s eyes, but he continued to sneer.

His Nihility Devouring Flame was a “Ground Sub-Flame”; although it was a sub-flame, it was far from comparable to ordinary sub-flames, but Xiao Ze was unaware of this secret.

“Then let’s see if you have the ability to take it!” Elder Wanhuo was the first to attack, waving his sleeve to unleash a faint black gale, which upon closer inspection was actually the abnormal flame “Nine Nether Wind Flame.” The flame writhed in mid-air, emitting a terrifying temperature.

Old Man Shennong was not to be outdone; the herbal staff in his hand spontaneously ignited, and a wisp of green liquid flame rose, instantly transforming into a sea of fire. Within the fire, strange medicinal herbs actually grew, and a powerful life force rushed forth.

“This is the Life Spirit Flame, ranked fifth on the Abnormal Flame Ranking!” A hint of surprise flashed in Xiao Ze’s eyes. The life force of this abnormal flame was somewhat similar to the Nirvana Fire he had once seen.

All three had summoned their abnormal flames, but only Xiao Ze had yet to make a move.

Hun Xuzi stared at him, his tone laced with mockery: “What? Don’t dare to bring out your abnormal flame?”

Xiao Ze slowly raised his hand, and a ball of purple-gold interwoven flame rose from his palm.

As soon as the flame appeared, the surrounding space slightly distorted, and even Elder Wanhuo’s Nine Nether Wind Flame and Old Man Shennong’s Life Spirit Flame instinctively reined in their aura.

This was a suppression originating from the flame’s Origin!

“This is...” Old Man Shennong’s pupils contracted. He had lived for several hundred years, yet he had never seen such an abnormal flame.

Xiao Ze did not explain, merely flicking the purple-gold flame, which landed on the crimson-gold Medicine Cauldron that had been prepared earlier.

The Medicine Cauldron was named “Heaven Incinerating Cauldron,” and he had refined it from extraterrestrial meteor iron mixed with Phoenix bones. The ancient alchemical runes on the Cauldron body lit up upon contact with the fire, emitting bursts of humming.

“The competition begins!” Yao Dan’s voice sounded at the opportune moment.