Invincible Soul Emperor

Chapter 220: Chapter 220 Alchemy Success in Heavenly Profound Sect

Although Ye Qingchen believed he could learn more by observing the other alchemists, the recent explosions from the other sects’ Alchemy Furnaces served as a stark reminder not to get complacent. Given the tremendous difficulty of the Heavenly Origin True Soul Pill, Ye Qingchen felt he could be called upon at any moment. He knew he should be closely monitoring his own sect’s Alchemy Furnace, ready to jump in at a moment’s notice. That way, he wouldn’t be caught off guard when his turn finally came.

BOOM!

Another deafening explosion rang out. Ye Qingchen fixed his gaze on the arena and saw that yet another sect’s attempt at the Heavenly Origin True Soul Pill had ended in a furnace explosion.

Ye Qingchen sighed and shook his head. This Heavenly Origin True Soul Pill was an incredibly difficult pill to concoct; even with two Pill King experts presiding, it was like walking on thin ice.

As time went on, the occasional explosions from the stage became a common occurrence. Now, only three sects remained: the Qingyun Sect, the Heavenly Profound Sect, and the Wuyuan Sect.

The crowd of spectators held their breath, their attention rapt. No one mocked the sects that had failed, as everyone knew concocting a seventh-rank Spirit Pill was no simple feat.

”Look! The Heavenly Profound Sect has begun the Solidifying Pill stage!” someone exclaimed.

All eyes turned to the Heavenly Profound Sect. Shimmering lights danced above their Alchemy Furnace as wafts of pill fragrance drifted out, an aroma that uplifted the spirits of all who inhaled it.

”The Heavenly Profound Sect is truly formidable, taking the lead by reaching the Solidifying Pill stage. It seems the championship belongs to them this time!” a referee on the judges’ bench said excitedly. To personally witness the successful concoction of a Seventh-Rank Sky Origin True Soul Pill was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Cai Wentao nodded in agreement. The Heavenly Profound Sect was methodically proceeding to the Solidifying Pill stage. At this point, Xiong Bin and Xiong Hai remained calm and composed, seemingly far from their limits. The subsequent solidification should proceed with some suspense but no real danger. The successful creation of the Heavenly Origin True Soul Pill was only a matter of time.

In contrast, while the Qingyun Sect and the Wuyuan Sect had both reached the medicinal liquid purification step, every one of their alchemists was fully focused, clearly exerting all their strength. The Qingyun Sect, in particular, was being painstakingly supported by Pavilion Master Zhang and Vice Pavilion Master Liu. Their other three third-rank Alchemists were already drenched in sweat, their faces deathly pale, looking as if they could collapse at any moment.

”The Wuyuan Sect’s Heavenly Origin True Soul Pill has also entered the Solidifying Pill stage!” another referee cried out, drawing everyone’s attention to the Wuyuan Sect’s Alchemy Furnace.

But at that very moment, a loud BOOM echoed through the arena. The Wuyuan Sect’s Alchemy Furnace had also exploded!

The two elders from the Wuyuan Sect shook their heads and sighed. They had already reached the Solidifying Pill stage; if only they could have persisted for one more hour, they might have succeeded. But they had failed at the final step. Three of the Wuyuan Sect’s disciples had exhausted their mental and spiritual fortitude simultaneously and collapsed, which instantly sent the flames inside the furnace into chaos, causing the explosion.

This confirmed the Wuyuan Sect’s failure.

”Hahahaha! We did it! We succeeded!”

Just as the members of the Wuyuan Sect were hanging their heads in dejection, Cheng Zhibin could no longer contain his joy and burst out laughing.

Everyone looked over to the Heavenly Profound Sect’s Alchemy Furnace. Elder Xiong Bin had just opened it, and a single, light-cyan Spirit Pill floated above!

”Is that... is that a seventh-rank Spirit Pill?”

”The Heavenly Profound Sect actually managed to concoct the Heavenly Origin True Soul Pill! They truly are formidable!”

”Father, your son has finally made something of himself! To think I could witness a seventh-rank Spirit Pill with my own eyes... I can die without any regrets!”

After a brief silence, the audience in the stands erupted with cries of amazement.

Cheng Zhibin looked proudly at the audience, knowing he had played an indispensable role in concocting the seventh-rank Spirit Pill. His performance today was more than enough to wash away the humiliation of his defeat in the youth competition. His gaze fell upon Ye Qingchen, who was still sitting on the substitutes’ bench, and the disdain in his eyes grew even stronger.

Xiong Bin could hardly contain his excitement. He took the Heavenly Origin True Soul Pill, walked over to the judges’ bench, and respectfully handed it to Cai Wentao.

After receiving the Heavenly Origin True Soul Pill, Cai Wentao nodded and passed it to the surrounding judges before speaking to Xiong Bin, ”The Heavenly Profound Sect’s success in being the first to concoct the Heavenly Origin True Soul Pill is a testament to the deep foundation your sect possesses in the Alchemy Dao. Furthermore, your ability to work together with one heart and mind has shown Us the unity of your Heavenly Profound Sect! Elder Xiong, your sect has performed exceptionally well this time. You may go and rest. After the competition concludes, We shall announce the final results!”

Receiving praise from Cai Wentao, Xiong Bin was even more jubilant. He bowed respectfully in thanks before excusing himself from the judges’ bench.

At this moment, the other judges were all staring at the Heavenly Origin True Soul Pill with burning gazes. Although they were judges, the chance to witness a seventh-rank Spirit Pill was exceedingly rare for them as well. One by one, they began to exclaim:

”It is truly worthy of being the Heavenly Origin True Soul Pill! The mere fragrance makes me feel as though my cultivation has improved!”

”A Spirit Pill of this caliber is truly a rare sight in this world. And this one, being of medium grade, is even more precious!”

”Hmm, that’s right. I’m certain the Heavenly Profound Sect will be the champion of this team competition!”

The praise was so effusive that almost no one noticed the Qingyun Sect had also reached the Solidifying Pill stage.

However, Ye Qingchen, who had been watching the Alchemy Furnace intently, now frowned deeply. Pavilion Master Zhang’s alchemy skills were beyond question, but Vice Pavilion Master Liu was, after all, only a fifth-rank Pill King, and the other three were merely third-rank Alchemists. It was safe to say they had only made it this far thanks to Pavilion Master Zhang’s peerless alchemy single-handedly carrying them.

Even so, the three third-rank Alchemists had now reached their absolute limits.

”Qingchen, quick, get over here!”

Pavilion Master Zhang was constantly monitoring the changes inside the Alchemy Furnace. He also had to divide his attention to watch the condition of the three Qingyun Sect elites. Noticing one of them was faltering, he immediately shouted.

No sooner had he spoken than one of the Qingyun Sect’s alchemists collapsed from exhaustion. Fortunately, Ye Qingchen had already dashed to the Alchemy Furnace and immediately unleashed his Fen Tian Earth Fire to take the exhausted alchemist’s place.

With Ye Qingchen’s aid, both Pavilion Master Zhang and Vice Pavilion Master Liu felt the pressure on them decrease instantly. Not only was Ye Qingchen a fourth-rank Alchemist, but he also possessed the Fen Tian Earth Fire. With his help, the temperature inside the Alchemy Furnace rose significantly.

Vice Pavilion Master Liu breathed a sigh of relief and shot Ye Qingchen an approving glance.

”Master, surely the Qingyun Sect isn’t going to pull this off by sheer luck?” Cheng Zhibin asked Xiong Bin, seeing the Qingyun Sect’s Alchemy Furnace stabilize once more.