Chapter 464: Showing 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 ebb 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 outstanding in their respective fields, and their goal is the supreme champion of the Alchemy Association.
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 the sounds, making everyone hold their breath.
Everyone knew that the next moment would be the real climax of this alchemy association, and a peak showdown in the alchemy world was about to begin!
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On the high platform, Xuan Kongzi's eyes slowly swept across the whole venue. 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 want to congratulate everyone 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 know that the next round is the most critical battle of the Alchemy Conference. Only the strong who persist to the end of this round can win the championship of this Alchemy Conference!"
He paused, pointed to the stone platform suspended in the sky, and continued: "That stone platform is the stage for you to show your talents. There, I hope to see you show 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 ignite the fuse of gunpowder, instantly igniting the atmosphere of the entire venue.
The most grand event in the alchemy world finally kicked off at this moment.
The atmosphere on the field was boiling to the extreme, and the eyes of every contestant were shining with the desire for victory and the pursuit of glory.
The enthusiasm of the alchemy meeting completely swept the whole world at this moment.
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Standing on the square, Xiao Ling's eyes looked around, and wherever his eyes went, the boiling atmosphere on the square made him reveal a little shock.
Such a grand occasion can only be seen once in the entire continent when the alchemy meeting is held.
"All contestants, come on stage!" On the high platform, Xuan Kongzi's voice sounded again, piercing the clouds, old but not without majesty,
"The final competition, there are no rules and restrictions, use all your strength, and refine your most proud elixir!"
As Xuan Kongzi's words resounded through the sky, the contestants on the square seemed to be ignited with fighting spirit, and the blood in their bodies began to boil.
They exchanged a determined look, and then a deafening roar sounded. On the square, figures suddenly jumped up like arrows, and rushed towards the stone platform in the sky.
At that moment, the overwhelming figures almost blocked the sunlight, and even the brilliance pouring down from the sky seemed to be temporarily dimmed.
There were many stone platforms in the sky, enough to accommodate the remaining contestants.
Although nearly 90% of the contestants had been eliminated after the first two rounds of screening, the remaining number was still huge.
When all the contestants were ready, thousands of people ignited the alchemy fire at the same time. The spectacular scene would definitely be breathtaking.
After a simple greeting with Cao Ying and Dan Chen beside him, Xiao Ling's figure swayed lightly, and he shuttled into the surging crowd like a swimming fish, and flew towards the direction of those stone platforms.
Above the square, shadows of people flew up one after another, rushing towards the suspended stone platforms.
During this period, some people even clashed with other contestants who also wanted a better position in order to occupy the same position, and then fought each other.
Xiao Ling's eyes casually swept over the fighting contestants, and he didn't care much about their fight.
His goal was clear and firm, that is, the most conspicuous and highest central platform among these high stone platforms.
Xiao Ling had no intention of choosing a remote platform to avoid interference and quietly refine pills.
His purpose of participating in this alchemy meeting was to show his strength on this stage without any cover-up 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 give the other party a taste of his own medicine.
Xiao Ling's figure flashed, and his figure turned into a stream of light, shuttled through the crowd, and went straight to 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.
These contestants were all full of confidence, and each of them believed that they were extraordinary.
Among them, the weakest was also a Dou Zong-level strongman, which was a force that could not be underestimated among these contestants.
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 senior alchemists.
However, when these contestants noticed that Xiao Ling's eyes were also fixed on the high platform, their faces could not help but change slightly.
Facing Xiao Ling, a well-deserved Dou Zun strongman, they inevitably felt a little dread in their hearts.
Among the many contestants, there were only a few who could reach the Dou Zun level, and Xiao Ling's reputation was even more well-known, and his strength was beyond doubt.
They knew in their hearts that competing with Xiao Ling for the same high platform was undoubtedly an unwise challenge.
Although their eyes showed reluctance and helplessness, in the end, these self-esteemed alchemists chose to give in. They silently turned their eyes to other directions, looking for other competition platforms.
Seeing these contestants retreating 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%. Like a falcon, he cut through the sky and finally landed steadily on the most eye-catching competition platform.
His figure was particularly tall and straight under 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 a kind of confidence and calmness belonging to a strong man, which made all the contestants around him look at him sideways.
Perhaps because of Danta's special care, this stone platform for refining medicine, located in the most conspicuous position of the square, was designed to be more exquisite than others.
Compared with the only two or three feet wide of other stone platforms, this stone platform was particularly spacious, covering an area of an astonishing ten feet.
Its large scale not only gave people a visual shock, but also highlighted its unique position among all the stone platforms, making the contestants who refined pills on it more eye-catching.
Xiao Ling made a move, a ray of light flashed, and a heavenly demon puppet jumped out of the ring. This heavenly demon puppet exuded a golden color all over, like a golden god of war standing on the stone platform.
The aura of killing spread all over his body, and people could tell at a glance that he was not someone to be trifled with.
With the protection of the Heavenly Demon Puppet, Xiao Ling did not need to worry about being disturbed by other things when refining medicine, and could 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, and finally stopped at Cao Ying and Dan Chen in the distance.
Although these two people belonged to the Dan Tower, they were in a competitive relationship with each other, keeping a distance from each other, each occupying one side.
Unlike Xiao Ling's flamboyant attitude, they did not choose to compete for the more magnificent and eye-catching central stone platforms, but each found a quiet corner on the edge.
In the process of refining medicine, full concentration is crucial. Therefore, they chose to refine medicine on the stone platform near the edge to avoid being disturbed at the critical moment. This choice is undoubtedly the wisest.
Xiao Ling's eyes moved between Cao Ying, Dan Chen and himself. Suddenly, his sight was 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 identity of the man at a glance. It was Xiao Yan.
This discovery made Xiao Ling's mouth curl up with a smile involuntarily.
Although Xiao Yan missed many opportunities, resulting in his alchemy skills may not be as good as those in the original work, but Xiao Ling sensitively sensed that Xiao Yan's soul power has reached the peak of the mortal realm.
Xiao Ling's eyes carefully looked at Xiao Yan, 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, in a few months, Xiao Yan had undergone earth-shaking changes. Not only did his soul power improve, but his cultivation reached Dou Zong four stars.
Xiao Yan could have such a significant improvement. 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, I don't know what level 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 to be among the top ten in this alchemy meeting."
Just as 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 their alchemy equipment, ready to start refining pills.
"Dong!" A melodious bell sounded, and Xuan Kongzi's eyes slowly swept across the floating stone platforms in the air.
After a moment, he looked up at the gradually changing sky, and then waved his sleeves lightly.
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As he moved, a clear bell sound echoed between heaven and earth.
"The time has come, everyone, please raise the cauldron to make the elixir!"
As soon as the voice fell, the atmosphere of the whole world seemed to freeze in an instant. Then, the overwhelming medicine cauldrons appeared like stars, and fell heavily on the stone platform. The low sound of metal collisions came one after another, constantly echoing in the sky.
The audience in the square looked at the densely packed and shining medicine cauldrons, and couldn't help but let out a low uproar.
This scene was probably the first time in their lives that they saw so many high-quality medicine cauldrons appear at the same time.
Everyone's eyes were filled with shock and expectation. This grand alchemy conference was destined to go down in history.
After many alchemists summoned their medicine cauldrons, a series of "puff puff" sounds suddenly broke out in the sky.
Then, all kinds of flames rose into the sky, colorful and dazzling.
From a distance, these flames were like fireworks blooming in the night sky, decorating the entire sky with extraordinary splendor.
For a time, the sky became lively and extraordinary. The dancing of the flames brought waves of heat, and the temperature in the air also rose.
Each cluster of flames represented the strength and determination of an alchemist. They intertwined a magnificent picture in the air, which made people dazzled and excited.
Xiao Ling sat quietly on the stone platform, surrounded by a tense and busy atmosphere, but he was not in a hurry at this moment and did not start to refine 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 challenges.
Xiao Ling had already made plans for this alchemy meeting. The elixir he was going to refine was naturally the "Reincarnation Soul-shaping Pill" he had created with Yao Chen before.
This pill was ranked at the eighth grade and nine colors level, and it was extremely powerful. If it could be successfully refined, it would be easy for Xiao Ling to win the championship of this alchemy competition.
However, this eighth grade and nine colors elixir was also an unprecedented challenge for Xiao Ling.
Although his soul power had reached the peak of the spiritual realm and met the basic requirements for refining this pill, when he really started, Xiao Ling still had to concentrate and devote all his energy to ensure success at one time and avoid any mistakes.
While Xiao Ling closed his eyes and meditated, Cao Ying and Dan Chen were not in a hurry to start. 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 gaze of many eyes, Cao Ying summoned the medicine cauldron lightly, and then she flicked her finger lightly, and a dazzling red flame slowly rose in her palm.
The flame was dazzlingly red, deeper than blood, as if it could burn a person's soul.
In the rising of this flame, a small figure could be vaguely seen, like an elf nurtured in the flame, tumbling and dancing in the flames.
As soon as this unusually bright flame appeared, it attracted the attention of the surrounding alchemists.
They found that the flames in their cauldrons suddenly fluctuated uncomfortably, as if they felt the pressure of the red flame.
"Is this... Blood Demon Flame?"
Everyone hurriedly focused on controlling their own flames, and at the same time, they all looked in the direction of Cao Ying, their eyes full of shock...
The so-called Blood Demon Flame is actually not a natural fire, and it is appropriate to call it an artificial flame.
It is similar to the Huasheng Fire owned 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 blood from nearly a thousand fire-attributed monsters.
These bloods are filled with various life breaths. After a complex fusion, they are finally shaped into the form of flames by the fire energy contained in the blood...
And the flame that finally takes shape is the awe-inspiring blood demon flame.
Of course, this flame also has different strengths. The key to judging its 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 want to talk about power, I am afraid that even compared with the last few strange fires on the strange fire list, it will not be much inferior...
The blood demon flame is powerful, but the method of making it is too harsh. If it is not supported by a large financial force, it is absolutely impossible to gather nearly a thousand kinds of magic beast blood full of fire attributes.
Xiao Ling has heard about the blood demon flame that Cao Ying controls.
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, Cao Ying's master Xuan Kongzi carefully cultivated such a high-quality blood demon flame for Cao Ying.
With this blood demon flame, Cao Ying's alchemy skills have undoubtedly added an unparalleled weapon to it compared to other alchemists, which has greatly enhanced it.
However, for Xiao Ling, although such a weapon is eye-catching, it is not a very precious thing...
After Cao Ying showed her blood demon flame, Dan Chen also released the flame she used when refining 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 attribute monster, which can be called a rare alchemy weapon.
As Cao Ying and Dan Chen each showed the flames used for refining medicine, the spectators around them were all amazed and exclaimed.
As the favorite to win the Alchemy Contest, 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 subdued a strange fire that countless alchemists dreamed of but was out of reach.
As if sensing the eager gazes of the spectators around him, Xiao Ling's mouth curled up a faint but meaningful smile.
He gently waved his sleeves, and the Lingcui Ding that Xiao Diao had carefully refined landed steadily in front of him.
Immediately afterwards, Xiao Ling stretched out his hand, and with a "puff", a strange flame suddenly jumped out from his palm, showing a dark golden color. (End of this chapter)
