Chapter 307: Chapter 304: The Start of the Alchemy Top Eight Competition_l

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The second day, the alchemy knockout competition’s Top 8 finals.

Yang Chen and the Zhou family members came together, and as soon as they sat on the viewing platform, it caused a commotion. The reason for the commotion was not the Zhou family, but Yang Chen. Comparatively, Yang Chen performed exceptionally well yesterday, coupled with his performance in the Secret Realm Selection Competition, he left a deep impression on many people. “It’s Yang Chen!”

“Yang Chen is here.”

“I don’t know what kind of luck the Zhou family has to be able to get together with Yang Chen. Now Yang Chen is quite popular, and the major sects all want to attract Yang Chen to join their own sect.”

“If our Hai family could also establish a relationship with Yang Chen, it would be great. This Yang Chen has both excellent martial talent and alchemy abilities. He is a true dual cultivator of martial arts and alchemy. Give this child another ten years or so; who can estimate his prospects?”

“I wonder how well Yang Chen will perform in this alchemy knockout competition today. Now that we enter the Top 8 finals, we will encounter some fierce characters. If Yang Chen is lucky, maybe he can make it to the finals; if he encounters some powerful geniuses from the start, it will be difficult.”

“I think it’s unlikely. Yang Chen seems to only know how to refine one kind of Essence Pill. Although this Essence Pill comes from his hands and can produce a terrifying number of nine at a time, so what? Today’s Top 8 finals, hehe, there are quite a few third-tier high rank and perfect alchemy masters.”

“Yang Chen’s Essence Pill can win against Grade 3 middle rank pills with quantity, but it’s harder to win against Grade 3 high rank and perfect pills.”

People were discussing, and there were some who did not think highly of Yang Chen.

Because Yang Chen’s performance yesterday was too monotonous, unlike those other geniuses whose pills were incredibly diverse, and each attempt was different. Yang Chen? From the beginning to the end, he only refined Essence Pills and nothing else.

Obviously, relying on a third-grade low-level Essence Pill to achieve good results in the beginning is not difficult, but later on, it won’t be that easy.

Everyone here is truly skilled.

No one is all show.

Yang Chen could hear some of the discussions that reached his ears, but he remained silent and calm.

This made Zhou Haoran, who was curious about how confident Yang Chen was, close his mouth involuntarily.

About one hour later, the viewing platform was full, and all the young alchemists who should have arrived were already present. After waiting for another cup of tea, the competition today officially began.

At this moment, Elder Hu and the referees were already present.

Elder Hu stood with his hands behind his back, and without much aura, slowly said, “It seems that all of you who should be here have arrived. If that is the case, the competition can begin. The Top 8 competition is different from yesterday, as it is held in batches. Now I announce, the first match, Yang Chen, versus Li Xianbin.”

As his words fell, the expressions of the people on the viewing platform became interesting.

Yang Chen versus Li Xianbin?

“Just now, we were saying that if Yang Chen were lucky, he could get a good ranking. Now, it seems that Yang Chen’s luck is really bad since he encountered Li Xianbin in his first match.”

“Li Xianbin is Master Hong Da, the alchemy grandmaster’s direct disciple. He reached the level of a third-tier perfect alchemy master at a young age. Although he does not have a hundred percent certainty to refine perfect third -grade elixirs, refining third-tier high rank pills is almost a sure thing.”

“Yeah, if Yang Chen encountered someone who could only refine grade 3 middle rank pills, with his understanding of the Essence Pill, his victory would be almost guaranteed. But, hehe, Li Xianbin can easily refine grade 3 high rank pills; low-grade ones can’t beat high rank pills unless their quantity reaches perfection. ”

This is common knowledge in the alchemy field.

If there’s a difference of one rank, victory can be achieved through quantity.

If there’s a two-rank difference, victory is only possible if your pill is perfect and flawless.

If there’s a three-rank difference, no matter how many pills you refine, you can’t win.

Yang Chen heard Li Xianbin’s name and asked curiously, “Master Zhou, who is this Li Xianbin?”

“Well, this is a tricky opponent. Yang Chen, my friend, you must give it your all. In our North Mountain County, there are only a few famous Alchemists, and among them, Master Hong Da is one of the few with the highest achievement in understanding alchemy. Even the Huangshan Sect does not dare to underestimate him, and this Li Xianbin is his direct disciple,” said Zhou Haoran with a serious expression.

Worried that Yang Chen might take it lightly, he hurriedly said, “According to my understanding, Li Xianbin is unlikely to refine a perfect third-grade elixir. Even if he manages to refine a perfect pill by chance, it will be of an inferior quality at best. So, he will most likely refine a third-grade high rank pill. Yang Chen, my friend, you need to think of some countermeasures.”

Hearing this, Yang Chen nodded thoughtfully.

Since Elder Hu had already called his name, he would no longer hesitate, he directly stepped onto the ring.

As soon as he entered the ring, all eyes were gathered on Yang Chen.

Yang Chen felt helpless, never expecting that his first match would come so soon. He didn’t know whether to say his luck was good or bad.

While thinking, Yang Chen looked at Li Xianbin and bowed his hand to show respect.

Li Xianbin didn’t show any particular character, but he still bowed in response to Yang Chen. Then he sat down without saying a word.

“The match begins!”

After the referee shouted, Yang Chen and Li Xianbin simultaneously took out their pill furnaces and began to carefully refine the elixirs.

“Grade 3 high rank pill?” After watching Li Xianbin’s materials and techniques, Yang Chen confirmed Li Xianbin’s pill and began to put the materials into the pill furnace according to his refining plan.

“Li Xianbin’s technique is so skilled!”

“It seems that Master Hong Da has carefully cultivated Li Xianbin. He’s so promising at such a young age!”

“Isn’t it? It is said that Master Hong Da loves his direct disciple very much, treating him as his successor!”

Everyone on the viewing platform was discussing, while Yang Chen and Li Xianbin were focusing on their refining process.

Finally, after half an incense stick’s time, the smell of the elixir spread from the pill furnace. Li Xianbin finished refining first, with joy on his face. He smiled and said, “Respected senior referees, I have successfully refined the elixir.”

“It’s a Rainbow Pill. It is said that when consumed, it can regenerate rotten flesh in a short time. It is used for those who have been heavily injured but have no other solutions. This elixir is a unique skill of Master Hong Da.” “It’s going to be tough for Yang Chen now, a third-grade high rank pill!”