Chapter 464: Fire

In the center of the square, the fluctuation of the space gate lasted for nearly half an hour, and finally began to slowly weaken.

As time went by, the distorted space fluctuations gradually dissipated like the tide, and the space gate returned to its calm state.

As the space gate closed, the number of contestants in the square increased significantly.

These alchemists from all over the Douqi Continent are all the best in their respective fields, and their goal is to become the supreme champion of the Alchemy Conference.

In order to achieve this goal, they must step on the shoulders of their competitors, climb step by step, and constantly surpass them until they stand at the top that no one can reach and enjoy the glory and splendor of that moment...

As the space gate slowly closed, at that moment, the originally extremely noisy square suddenly became unusually quiet.

It was as if an invisible force suppressed all sounds and made everyone hold their breath.

Everyone knows that the next moment will be the real climax of this alchemy conference. A pinnacle showdown in the alchemy world is about to begin!

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On the high platform, Xuan Kongzi's eyes slowly swept across the audience. A gentle cough, like a morning bell and evening drum, echoed in the ears of every contestant, attracting everyone's attention to him.

"First of all, I would like to congratulate each of you who can stand here," he said in a steady and powerful voice.
"You have passed the second round of strict screening. But you should also be aware that the next round is the most crucial battle of the Alchemy Competition. Only the strong ones who persevere to the end of this round can win the championship of this Alchemy Competition!"

He paused, pointed to the stone platform suspended in the sky, and continued: "That stone platform is the stage for you to display your talents. There, I hope to see you display the most dazzling light in your life!"

"Glory and achievement will be born among you!"

Xuan Kongzi's voice reached a climax at this moment. His words seemed to have ignited the fuse of gunpowder, instantly detonating the atmosphere of the entire venue.

The grandest event in the world of alchemy finally kicked off at this moment.

The atmosphere on the field was boiling to the extreme, and the desire for victory and the pursuit of glory were shining in every contestant's eyes.

The enthusiasm of the Alchemy Conference completely swept the entire world at this moment.

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Standing on the square, Xiao Ling looked around. Wherever his eyes went, the boiling atmosphere on the square made him look a little shocked.

Such a grand occasion can only be seen once in the entire continent when the Alchemy Conference is held.

"All contestants, come on stage!" On the high platform, Xuan Kongzi's voice rang out again, piercing through the sky, old but majestic.
"This is the final competition, there are no rules or restrictions, use all your strength to refine your most proud elixir!"

As Xuan Kongzi's words resounded through the sky, the contestants in the square seemed to be ignited with fighting spirit, and the blood in their bodies began to boil.

They exchanged determined looks with each other, and then, a deafening roar was heard. In the square, figures suddenly leaped up like arrows and rushed towards the stone platform in the sky.

At that moment, the overwhelming figures almost blocked out the sunlight, and even the light pouring down from the sky seemed to be temporarily dimmed.

There are many stone platforms in the sky, enough to accommodate the remaining contestants.

Although nearly 90% of the contestants have been eliminated after the first two rounds of screening, the remaining number is still large.

After all contestants are ready, thousands of people will light the alchemy fire at the same time. The spectacular sight will absolutely be breathtaking.

After briefly greeting Cao Ying and Dan Chen beside him, Xiao Ling's figure swayed slightly, and he shuttled into the surging crowd like a swimming fish, flying towards the direction of the stone platforms.

Above the square, shadowy figures flew up one after another and rushed towards the suspended stone platforms.

During the competition, some people even clashed with other contestants who also wanted a better position and then fought with each other.

Xiao Ling's eyes casually swept over the fighting contestants. He didn't really care about their fight.

His goal was clear and firm, which was to locate the most conspicuous, highest and centrally located platform among these high stone platforms.

Xiao Ling had no intention of choosing a remote platform to avoid interference and refine the elixir in peace.

His purpose of participating in this alchemy meeting was to fully demonstrate his strength on this stage without any need for concealment or caution.

As for the possible interruptions, Xiao Ling didn't care at all. If anyone dared to disturb him, Xiao Ling would not be polite and would definitely teach the other person a lesson.

Xiao Ling's figure flashed and turned into a stream of light, weaving through the crowd and heading straight for the highest platform.

On the way to the target platform, Xiao Ling noticed that many contestants also set their sights on the most prominent platform.

All of these contestants are full of confidence and each of them believes that they are extremely capable.

The weakest among them is also a Dou Zong-level strongman. Among these contestants, this is a force that cannot be underestimated.

Xiao Ling's eyes casually swept across the alchemist badges on their chests. The shining light on those badges clearly indicated that they had reached the noble status of seventh-grade advanced alchemists.

However, when these contestants noticed that Xiao Ling's eyes were also fixed on the podium, their expressions couldn't help but change slightly.

Facing Xiao Ling, a well-deserved Dou Zun expert, they couldn't help but feel a little apprehensive.

Among the many contestants, only a few can reach the Dou Zun level, and Xiao Ling's reputation is well-known, and his strength is unquestionable.

They knew in their hearts that competing with Xiao Ling for the same platform was undoubtedly an unwise challenge.

Although their eyes showed reluctance and helplessness, in the end, these self-esteemed alchemists still chose to give in. They silently turned their gazes in other directions, looking for other competition platforms.

Seeing that these contestants had given up one after another, Xiao Ling did not think of continuing to embarrass them. His figure instantly turned into a flash of lightning, and his speed suddenly increased by 30%. He cut through the sky like a falcon, and finally landed steadily on the most eye-catching competition platform.

His figure looked particularly tall and straight in the sunlight, and his robe fluttered in the wind.

As soon as Xiao Ling's feet touched the stone platform, an invisible aura emanated from him. It was the confidence and composure of a strong man, which attracted the attention of all the contestants around him.

Perhaps because of Danta’s special care, the design of this medicine refining stone platform located in the most conspicuous position of the square is far more exquisite than others.

Compared with other stone platforms which are only two or three meters wide, this stone platform appears particularly spacious, covering an astonishing area of ​​more than ten meters.

Its huge scale is not only visually shocking, but also highlights its unique position among all stone platforms, making the contestants who refine pills on it more eye-catching.

Xiao Ling made a move with his hand, and a ray of light flashed, and a Heavenly Demon Puppet jumped out from the ring. This Heavenly Demon Puppet exuded a golden color all over, like a golden god of war standing on the stone platform.

There was a murderous aura emanating from his entire body, and one could tell at a glance that he was not someone to be trifled with.

With the protection of this Heavenly Demon Puppet, Xiao Ling no longer needs to worry about being disturbed by other things when refining medicine, and can devote himself to refining the medicine.

Xiao Ling walked steadily to the center of the magnificent stone platform and slowly sat down cross-legged.

His eyes slowly swept around, finally stopping on Cao Ying and Dan Chen in the distance.

Although these two people both belong to Danta, there is a competitive relationship between them. They keep a distance from each other and occupy one side.

Different from Xiao Ling's ostentatious attitude, they did not choose to fight for the more magnificent and eye-catching central stone platform, but each found a quiet corner on the edge.

In the process of refining the elixir, full concentration is crucial. Therefore, they chose to refine the elixir on a stone platform close to the edge to avoid being disturbed at the critical moment. This choice is undoubtedly the wisest.

Xiao Ling's gaze moved between Cao Ying, Dan Chen and himself. Suddenly, his sight fixed on a floating stone platform not far away.

There, a figure in a black robe was sitting cross-legged quietly, with his eyes closed, as if he was resting quietly. Although the black-robed figure deliberately kept a low profile, Xiao Ling recognized the man's identity at a glance. It was Xiao Yan.

This discovery made Xiao Ling involuntarily curl up the corners of his mouth into a smile.

Although Xiao Yan missed many opportunities, which resulted in his alchemy skills not being as good as those in the original novel, Xiao Ling sensitively sensed that Xiao Yan's soul power had reached the peak of the mortal realm.

Xiao Ling looked at Xiao Yan carefully, and a wave of emotion rose in his heart. He was not too surprised by Xiao Yan's appearance, after all, he had expected it before.

However, within a few months, Xiao Yan had undergone earth-shaking changes. Not only had his soul power improved, but his cultivation had also reached Dou Zong four stars.

Xiao Yan could have such a significant improvement. It must be that in addition to the Immortal Yuan Ancient Fruit that Xiao Ling had given him before, he must have encountered some unknown opportunities.

"Without the guidance of Yao Chen, the eighth-grade alchemist master, there is no telling to what extent Xiao Yan's alchemy skills have reached now." Xiao Ling stared at the black-robed figure with his eyes closed, thinking secretly in his heart.

"If he can exert his full strength, perhaps he still has a good chance of being among the top ten in this alchemy conference."

At the same time that Xiao Ling noticed Xiao Yan, the originally chaotic atmosphere in the sky gradually calmed down. All the contestants found their own stone platforms and began to busy themselves with sorting out their alchemy equipment, preparing to start refining pills.

"Boom!" A melodious bell sounded, and Xuan Kongzi's gaze slowly swept across the stone platforms suspended in the air.

After a moment, he looked up at the changing sky, then waved his sleeves lightly.

As he moved, a clear bell-like sound echoed between heaven and earth.

"The time has come, everyone, please raise the cauldron and make the elixir!"

As soon as the voice fell, the atmosphere of the whole world seemed to freeze in an instant. Then, all over the sky, medicine cauldrons appeared like stars, and fell heavily on the stone platform. The low sound of metal colliding rose and fell, echoing in the sky.

The audience in the square looked at the densely packed and glittering medicine cauldrons and couldn't help but let out a low cry of surprise.

This scene was probably the first time in their lives that they had seen so many high-quality medicine cauldrons appear at the same time.

Everyone's eyes were filled with shock and anticipation. This grand alchemy conference was destined to go down in history.

After many alchemists summoned their medicine cauldrons, a series of "puff puff puff" sounds suddenly erupted in the sky.

Immediately afterwards, all kinds of flames rose into the sky, colorful and dazzling.

Viewed from a distance, these flames look like fireworks blooming in the night sky, decorating the entire sky with extraordinary splendor and color.

For a moment, the sky became extremely lively. The dancing flames brought waves of heat, and the temperature in the air also rose accordingly.

Each cluster of flames represents the strength and determination of an alchemist. They interweave in the air to form a magnificent picture that is dazzling and exciting.

Xiao Ling sat quietly on the stone platform. There was a tense and busy atmosphere around him, but he was not in a hurry and did not start refining the pill immediately.

His eyes were slightly closed, as if he was sorting out his chaotic thoughts deep in his heart, preparing for the upcoming challenge.

Xiao Ling had already made plans for this alchemy meeting. The elixir he was going to refine was naturally the "Reincarnation Soul-shaping Pill" that he and Yao Chen had created earlier.

This pill is ranked at the eighth grade and nine colors level, and its power is extraordinary. If it can be successfully refined, it will be easy for Xiao Ling to win the championship of this pill competition.

However, this eighth-grade, nine-color elixir is also an unprecedented challenge for Xiao Ling.

Although his soul power has reached the peak of the spiritual realm and met the basic requirements for refining this pill, when he actually starts, Xiao Ling still needs to concentrate and devote all his energy to ensure success at one time and avoid any mistakes.

While Xiao Ling closed his eyes and thought, Cao Ying and Danchen did not rush to take action. They each closed their eyes and rested on the stone platform, adjusting their own state.

After a period of silence, the two women slowly summoned their own medicine cauldrons.

Under the gazes of many people, Cao Ying deftly summoned the medicine cauldron. Then, she flicked her finger lightly, and a ball of dazzling red flame slowly rose in her palm.

The flame was blindingly red, darker than blood, and seemed to be able to burn one's soul.

In the rising flame, a tiny figure can be vaguely seen, like an elf bred in the flame, tumbling and dancing in the firelight.

As soon as this unusually bright flame appeared, it attracted the attention of the surrounding alchemists.

They found that the flame in their cauldron suddenly fluctuated restlessly, as if it felt the pressure of the red flame.

"Is this the Blood Demon Fireworks?"

Everyone quickly focused their attention to control their flames, and simultaneously looked in Cao Ying's direction, their eyes filled with shock...

The so-called blood demon flames are actually not natural fires. It is more appropriate to call them artificial flames.

It is similar to the Huasheng Fire possessed by Xiao Yan, but the formation process of the Blood Demon Flame is more bizarre and tortuous.

The birth of this kind of flame is not through the direct condensation of flames, but requires the collection of the blood of nearly a thousand fire-attributed monsters.

These bloods are filled with various life auras. After a complex fusion, they are finally shaped into the form of flames by the fire energy contained in the bloods...

And the flame that finally took shape was the awe-inspiring blood demon flame.

Of course, the flames also have different strengths. The key to determining their strength lies in whether the tiny human figure in the flame is complete.

Observing the human figure in the flame in Cao Ying's hand, its integrity can be clearly seen. Obviously, this is the most powerful blood demon flame.

If we really talk about power, I'm afraid even compared to the last few strange fires on the strange fire list, it won't be much inferior...

The blood demon's flames were quite powerful, but the method of making them was too demanding. Without huge financial support, it would be impossible to gather nearly a thousand kinds of magical beast blood full of fire properties.

Xiao Ling had already heard of the blood demon flame that Cao Ying controlled.

I heard from Cao Ying that this flame was cultivated by the Cao family at a huge cost, and with the great assistance of Cao Ying's master Xuan Kongzi, this high-quality blood demon flame was carefully cultivated for Cao Ying.

With this blood demon flame, Cao Ying undoubtedly has an additional unparalleled weapon in his alchemy skills, which greatly enhances his skills compared to other alchemists.

However, for Xiao Ling, although such a weapon is eye-catching, it is not a very precious thing...

After Cao Ying displayed her blood demon flames, Dan Chen also released the flames she used to refine medicine.

Although this flame is not as shocking as Cao Ying's blood demon flame, its origin is not simple. It was extracted from the body of an eighth-grade fire-attributed monster. It can be said to be a rare alchemy weapon.

As Cao Ying and Dan Chen each displayed the flames they used to refine medicine, the spectators around them were all amazed and exclaimed in amazement.

As the favorite to win this alchemy competition, Xiao Ling occupied the most prominent position in the arena and naturally became the focus of everyone's attention.

Everyone was looking forward to what kind of fire Xiao Ling would summon.

After all, according to rumors, Xiao Ling had tamed a strange fire that countless alchemists dreamed of but was out of reach.

As if feeling the eager gazes of the spectators around him, Xiao Ling's lips curled up into a faint yet meaningful smile.

He waved his sleeves lightly, and the Lingcui Ding that Xiaodiao had carefully refined fell steadily in front of him.

Then, Xiao Ling stretched out his hand suddenly, and with a "puff", a strange flame with a dark golden color suddenly jumped out from his palm. (End of this chapter)