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Chapter 548 Breakthroughs and Failures · Oct 15, 2026

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501 Chapter 501 Heaven Chosenʼs Tracker 2026-10-15
502 Chapter 502 Hidden In Plain Sight 2026-10-15
503 Chapter 503 The Moment of Exposure 2026-10-15
504 Chapter 504 Bai Zihan Vs Chong Sheng 2026-10-15
505 Chapter 505 You canʼt catch me 2026-10-15
506 Chapter 506 A Fatal Weakness 2026-10-15
507 Chapter 507 Canʼt Run Away? 2026-10-15
508 Chapter 508 Running Again? 2026-10-15
509 Chapter 509 Nine Infernal Sun Killing Array! 2026-10-15
510 Chapter 510 Negotiating with Death 2026-10-15
511 Chapter 511 Heavenly Vow? 2026-10-15
512 Chapter 512 Chong Shengʼs Last Stand 2026-10-15
513 Chapter 513 Heavenly Tribulation! 2026-10-15
514 Chapter 514 Taking Out The Trumps Card 2026-10-15
515 Chapter 515 When Heaven Seeks to Kill 2026-10-15
516 Chapter 516 Broke Through From Heavenly Tribulation 2026-10-15
517 Chapter 517 Annihilation Tribulation! 2026-10-15
518 Chapter 518 Western Region Targets 2026-10-15
519 Chapter 519 Beauty Calamity 2026-10-15
520 Chapter 520 Bargaining for his life 2026-10-15
521 Chapter 521 Until Nothing Is Left 2026-10-15
522 Chapter 522 Breaking Through to Golden Immortal? 2026-10-15
523 Chapter 523 Mysterious Expert 2026-10-15
524 Chapter 524 I Want To Refine A Pill 2026-10-15
525 Chapter 525 Mu Linyue! 2026-10-15
526 Chapter 526 The Clown Who Challenges a Genius 2026-10-15
527 Chapter 527 Alchemist Competition 2026-10-15
528 Chapter 528 Refining Grade-4 Pill! 2026-10-15
529 Chapter 529 The Result Is Already Decided 2026-10-15
530 Chapter 530 The Mu Genius Who Refused to Lose 2026-10-15
531 Chapter 531 A Second Furnace Ignites 2026-10-15
532 Chapter 532 Two Grade-4 Geniuses Shock the Clan 2026-10-15
533 Chapter 533 Threat To An Empire! 2026-10-15
534 Chapter 534 A True Alchemy Monster! 2026-10-15
535 Chapter 535 Mu Yuelanʼs World Turns Upside Down 2026-10-15
536 Chapter 536 The Rise of the Mu Clan! 2026-10-15
537 Chapter 537 The Heavenly Tribulation Tempering Pill 2026-10-15
538 Chapter 538 Seventh Grade Pill! 2026-10-15
539 Chapter 539 Grandmaster Mu Tianxuan 2026-10-15
540 Chapter 540 The News Reaches the Vermillion Throne 2026-10-15
541 Chapter 541 Celebration Of A New Grandmaster 2026-10-15
542 Chapter 542 The Vermillion Pill Empire Arrives 2026-10-15
543 Chapter 543 Uninvited Guests, Unwelcome Arrogance 2026-10-15
544 Chapter 544 Even a Grandmaster Must Lower His Head 2026-10-15
545 Chapter 545 The Mu Clan Raises the Stakes 2026-10-15
546 Chapter 546 If I Compete, Itʼs Bullying! 2026-10-15
547 Chapter 547 The Gap Between Alchemist Geniuses 2026-10-15
548 Chapter 548 Breakthroughs and Failures 2026-10-15
549 Chapter 549 Huo Shenyu Claims Absolute Win? 2026-10-15
550 Chapter 550 Clown Show 2026-10-15

Chapter 548 Breakthroughs and Failures

One by one, the alchemists began.

Herbs were drawn out.

Fires were adjusted.

Cauldrons hummed.

The sharp, distinct fragrance of medicinal ingredients began to spread, layer upon layer, filling the entire hall with a dense, almost intoxicating aura.

At first glance, it seemed uneventful.

Even... dull.

To ordinary cultivators-especially the younger generation-the process was slow, repetitive, and difficult to find anything interesting.

But-

For alchemists?

This was a completely interesting event.

Their eyes shone as they kept their eyes on the participants.

Because what they saw was more than what ordinary cultivators could perceive.

They could see the participantsʼ control over the flame.

The timing of ingredient insertion.

The subtle fluctuations of Qi within the cauldron.

Even the smallest adjustment spoke volumes about how skilled an alchemist truly was.

And among all, one person stood at the very center of attention.

Huo Shenyu!

Almost everyoneʼs gaze was fixed on him.

Younger Alchemists see him as an idol whereas the older ones wanted to see just who skill he really was.

Huo Shenyuʼs movements were smooth.

Every action carried a sense of absolute confidence, as if everything was already within his calculations.

His flame roared steadily beneath the Earth-Grade cauldron, its oppressive aura making even nearby alchemists feel a faint pressure.

”What is he refining...?”

Many were trying to decipher the pill that he was going to refine-

”He definitely wonʼt go below Mid-tier Grade-4...”

”That much is certain.”

”With his level, even attempting a High-tier Grade-4 pill isnʼt impossible...”

Even after observing for a long time, no one could tell exactly what pill he was trying to refine.

Most knew that Huo Shenyu must be refining a pill from the Vermillion Pill Empire, whose recipes are closely guarded.

After all, the Vermillion Pill Empire had many such pills, and it would be difficult to guess what he was refining until the very end.

However, it was very hard to estimate which grade of pill Huo Shenyu was trying to refine.

Looking at the Grade-4 and Grade-5 ingredients, it was very likely a Top-tier Grade-4 pill or above.

And since Huo Shenyu was a Top Grade-4 alchemist, many believed that it was going to be a Top-tier Grade-4 pill.

Meanwhile-

On the other side-

Yan Ruichen moved with precision.

His Azure Serpent Flame coiled like a living entity, wrapping around his

cauldron as he carefully controlled the temperature.

”Itʼs the Blue Spirit Tempering Pill...”

An experienced alchemist muttered.

”Mid-tier Grade-4.”

”Difficult, but with his skill, he should be able to succeed.”

Nearby, Qi Meiling was no less impressive.

Her Jade Mist Spirit Flame flowed gently, almost like a soft breeze.

Yet beneath that gentleness was terrifying control.

”Sheʼs refining the Verdant Heart Nourishing Pill...”

”Also Mid-tier Grade-4...”

”And one that requires extreme precision...”

Indeed, her reputation for a high success rate wasnʼt exaggerated.

Every movement she made was meticulous.

As for the rest, the gap became increasingly clear.

Some attempted Top-tier Grade-3 pills.

Others pushed themselves toward Low-tier Grade-4.

From this alone, many knew that the outcome was clear.

As long as Huo Shenyu doesnʼt mess up, he would be the winner!

Time passed-

Then-

The atmosphere shifted.

”The pill is about to form...”

Across the platforms, the flames intensified.

The cauldrons trembled faintly.

Qi surged inward, drawn toward the center of each vessel as the refining

process reached its final and most crucial stage.

This was where success and failure were decided.

Suddenly, a sharp burst of qi echoed.

Clang!

A lid trembled violently before settling.

A voice rang out clearly, carried by powerful Qi.

”Lie Fang has successfully refined a Top-tier Grade-3-Crimson Meridian Pill!”

A ripple spread through the crowd.

Not bad!

For someone of his age, it was already an impressive achievement.

But before the murmurs could settle-

Another sound.

Boom!

A puff of black smoke burst from a cauldron.

The sharp scent of burnt herbs spread.

”...Failed!”

A voice announced without emotion.

”Zhung Wi has failed to refine a pill.”

A brief silence followed.

Then-

Soft sighs.

No ridicule.

No mockery.

Only understanding.

Alchemy was never absolute.

Even geniuses failed, especially under pressure.

More so when pushing beyond oneʼs limits.

Not everyone was trying to refine pills they were already capable of making. Some tried to go beyond their limits and break through here.

Some were able to do so, while others failed.

In any case, it was commendable in both cases.

One could say the former was reckless, but others could see it as courage-

stepping out of oneʼs comfort zone.

On the other hand, the latter could be seen as cowardly, while others might say

they were simply aware of their own strength and chose to do what they did

best.

Obviously, no one was right or wrong.

Soon, more results followed.

”... has successfully refined a Top-tier Grade-3-Bone Tempering Pill!”

”... has failed in refinement!”

”... has successfully refined a Low-tier Grade-4-Flowing Essence Pill!”

That last announcement drew more attention.

A Low-tier Grade-4 pill.

Even among geniuses, that was no small feat.

The Alchemist revealed a faint smile.

A breakthrough under pressure. That alone spoke of potential.

Gradually, the number of active cauldrons decreased.

One by one, participants finished.

Some succeeded.

Some failed.

Some exceeded expectations.

Others fell short.

But throughout it all, no one looked down on anyone.

Because everyone here knew that standing on that platform alone already

proved their talent.

Todayʼs failure did not mean tomorrowʼs defeat.

With enough opportunity...

With enough enlightenment... Any one of them could rise in the future.

The path of alchemy was long and unpredictable.

Only one group remained as arrogant as ever. The Vermillion Pill Empire!

Their representatives watched with faint smiles, some even carrying traces of

disdain.

To them-

This was expected.

After all, in their eyes, they controlled the pill market in the Eastern Region.

Grade-7 pills-the finest-were in their hands, so no matter how strong other alchemists were, they believed none could surpass Grade-6.

At least, until now. But now, with Mu Tianxuan, their position was being threatened. Still, they believed that Huo Shenyu would be able to give a stern reminder that

even if there was a Grade-7 alchemist outside their Empire, they were still the

best.

Only four cauldrons remained active.

Yan Ruichen, Qi Meiling, Huo Shenyu and Mu Linyue. Many felt curious about what pill Mu Linyue was trying to refine.

Among all the remaining participants, she was the only Grade-3 alchemist.

If she were refining a Grade-3 pill, she would have finished long ago with her

talent. Other than the Mu Clan, no one paid attention to her, and they didnʼt know what pill she was refining.

Others speculated that perhaps she was trying to break through to a Grade-4 alchemist here, like some.

Anyway, it was just curiosity and nothing more.

They still knew that the competition was between the other three, especially depending on whether Huo Shenyu would succeed.

Right now, the best pill that had been refined was a Low-tier Grade-4. If the four of them could refine something higher than that, then the winner

would be chosen from those results-though almost everyone knew it wouldnʼt come to that.

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