Alchemy Master

Chapter 301, Advancing into the Top Twenty

Translator: Silavin

“Number 142 wins!”

Following the referee’s announcement, Qin Yichen walked down from the platform.

On the arena lay Xu Siyao with dim eyes, his Martial Body Bead shattered – his future status in ruins!

In the VIP section, Xu Yuanming’s face had darkened to the extreme. However, while in this prestigious area filled with equals if not betters, he dared not show his anger, much less think about causing trouble for Qin Yichen.

“Useless trash! We’ve spent so many resources to raise your cultivation to the Fully Accomplished Spirit Realm, and the Peak of it at that. Yet, you couldn’t even handle a piece of garbage!” Looking at Xu Siyao being carried off the platform, Xu Yuanming cursed, showing no intention of caring for his Niece as he just left.

Someone in the Fully Accomplished Spirit Realm being defeated by someone at the Partially Accomplished Spirit Realm. If this was not humiliation, what was?

“Well, Xu Yuanming, isn’t your Xu Family’s Viscount title also already in its third generation? Should I start calling you Baron Xu from now on?” Watching Xu Yuanming’s enraged expression, Liang Hongshen called out with great satisfaction.

These words made the already furious Xu Yuanming stumble, his face turning even darker.

“Liang Hongshen, the person you’ve recommended does seem decent… But, defeating that medicine storage space does not change the fact that your Liang Family will lose its Noble title. With his low cultivation, wanting to enter the top ten is simply a pipe dream.”

With the outcome decided between Liang Hongshen and Xu Yuanming’s recommended contestants, many Nobles turned their attention to Qin Yichen.

These Nobles immediately began discussing. Though Qin Yichen had defeated Xu Siyao, the vast majority do not believe he could enter the top ten of the Martial Arts Tournament.

Only some keen-eyed experts seemed to notice something unusual and remained silent.

In the following matches, Qin Yichen seemed blessed by the god of fortune. He managed to avoid all the Martial Kings and advanced steadily into the top twenty.

Among the final twenty remaining participants were Seventh Princess Xia Zilin, six Martial King, and as Qin Yichen expected. Naturally, the mysterious black-robed person also made it into the top twenty.

The rest, except for the anomaly known as Qin Yichen, were all at least in the Fully Accomplished Spirit Realm.

Now, the remaining twenty participants sized each other up. When they saw Qin Yichen, who was merely in the Partially Accomplished Spirit Realm, many of them could not help but draw in sharp breaths.

Just how incredible was this guy’s luck to advance into the top twenty with only that level of cultivation? It was worth noting that even two Martial Kings had been unexpectedly eliminated in earlier rounds.

[If only I could face him…]

This thought arose in almost everyone’s mind.

Perhaps this boy had some tricks up his sleeve, otherwise he could not have entered the top twenty. However, who among those who made it thus far did not have some trump cards?

Compared to facing equals or those few Martial Kings, it was only natural for more people to pray for the opportunity to face Qin Yichen as their final opponent.

Under great anticipation, the final round finally began.

“Numbers 1, number 13, to platform 1!”

“…”

“Numbers 142, number 157, to platform 10!”

Following the referee’s announcements, the remaining contestants moved toward their assigned platforms while observing their opponents.

Whether intentionally arranged by the referee or not, the remaining six Martial Kings did not face each other, and Xia Zilin and the mysterious black-robed person were also separated.

“Number 142? That kid is my opponent?!” When the referee announced the two contestants for platform 10, one of the contestants suddenly became tearfully excited, unable to contain his joy.

He was Qin Yichen’s opponent, contestant number 157.

Just as this contestant was celebrating, a sudden voice, like a thin thread, entered his ear.

“Kill him, and the Li Family will ensure your Family’s prosperity for a thousand years!”

Hearing this voice, the contestant was first stunned, then the joy in his eyes grew even stronger.

He imperceptibly nodded to Li Aofeng. This was a true blessing that could not get any better!

Although there were rules against intentional killing in the arena, for some boy at the Partially Accomplished Spirit Realm, who must be way weaker than him, what if he just happened use too much strength?

“Excellent! Chen Qiqiang’s opponent is actually that kid!” Meanwhile, in the VIP section, a Viscount also secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

“Hehe, Viscount Liang Hongshen, I must admire your luck, recommending a Partially Accomplished Spirit Realm kid who could make it this far.” That Viscount said to Liang Hongshen, his face full of undisguised joy.

“Just wait and see. Perhaps, he can go even further.” In response, Liang Hongshen just smiled. After watching several of Qin Yichen’s battles, his confidence in Qin Yichen grew stronger and stronger. He could vaguely sense that this youth who kept giving him endless surprises seemed to have never fought at full strength.

“Kid, you better just forfeit.” As soon as Qin Yichen jumped onto the platform, Chen Qiqiang also eagerly leaped up. Naturally, a mocking voice filled with joy came from his mouth.

“Forfeit?” Looking at this fool before him, Qin Yichen’s lips curled into a playful smile. “Sorry, I don’t know what forfeiting means.”

“Hehe, so young, with mediocre cultivation, yet you’re already so arrogant!” Hearing this, Chen Qiqiang’s eyes was filled with killing intent. Actually, he had just mentioned forfeiting casually. To keep to Li Aofeng’s promise, he had no intention of letting this boy off! “In that case, if anything happens later, don’t blame me!”

“I’m afraid you don’t have that ability.” Qin Yichen muttered, [I sure have seen too many people make empty threats…]

“Sharp tongue…” Their brief exchange filled the platform with a thick powderkeg-like atmosphere.

Noticing the commotion there, many people’s gazes turned over. Actually, at this moment, platform 10 was attracting the most attention.

After all, for the other platforms, the Martial Kings seem to have been deliberately separated. Thus, those battles almost had no suspense. Even non-Martial Kings like Xia Zilin with her Heavenly Hu Jiao Martial Soul, and that black-robed person who even Martial Kings were wary of… these people were those whose opponents might not even have the courage to fight. What was there to watch?

“Oh? That’s the lucky kid. Only in the Partially Accomplished Spirit Realm but he has already made it this far.”

“But this is as far as he goes. Chen Qiqiang isn’t like those who rely on Pills and medicine to reach the Peak Fully Accomplished Spirit Realm. He’s a genuine expert. He might be the best below the Martial King Realm.”

Chen Qiqiang casually flexed his limbs, and crackling sounds spread from his body. Combined with his malicious expression, everyone present could not help but silently mourn for Qin Yichen.