Chapter 898 - Unequaled-grade Elixirs (1/2)

“This guy was no joke, he really is a legendary genius.”

Chen Fan had been a laughing stock when he took part in the level one exam. However, there and then, he had impressed everyone with his skill. In less than half a day, he had gained nine levels and was on his way to challenge the t.i.tle of Alchemy Master. Cavorting and cheering, Qiao Qiao rooted for Chen Fan’s success.

“I haven’t met a worthy opponent for decades, I hope you don’t disappoint me. ”

A light glinted in Yan Wuw.a.n.g’s eyes.

Wu Qinyan cracked a smile and said, “Be careful Brother Chen.”

As for Jiang Han and Situ Cheng, they stood with serious faces.

They had thought they would only compete among themselves, not expecting another compet.i.tor to show up out of nowhere. Worse, after the nine exams, no one knew exactly how powerful he was since he had been using the most basic techniques. Did he know any special Alchemy methods? No one knew.

Meanwhile, Chen Fan was relaxed. He took the exam in order to enter the Alchemy Guild, not to prove himself.

A moment later, the exam for Master Alchemist finally began.

Only a few took part in this exam. In addition to Chen Fan, Situ Cheng and Yan Wuw.a.n.g, a few other examinees had joined them. They were all elite Alchemists in the thirteen states of the Northern Barren Land.

By then, no one held back their abilities, and revealed their most advanced moves.

Once the examiner announced that they were going to create a Heavenly Spirit Pill, Yan Wuw.a.n.g started first. He didn’t use the Earth Fire; instead he summoned a pale green flame out of his sleeves. It burned with such intensity that the s.p.a.ce around it seemed to have caught on fire.

An elder on the tall platform said, “Yan Wuw.a.n.g’s is called Alchemy Master of Seven Forbidding not because of his alchemy abilities, but his encounter and taming of the Poison Flame of Seven Forbidding. The Poison Flame of Seven Forbidding is perfect for crafting elixirs and can enhance the effect of the Poison Pills.”

The others nodded.

High level alchemists adopted more or less the same brewing methods. However, what made one better than the other was their special arts, type of fire, and their control of fire. These elements gave birth to the various sects of Alchemy.

The other alchemist quickly followed suit.

Jiang Han spat out a cold flame from his mouth. It’s blue light cast an icy spell on the surrounding, encasing everything around it in a layer of thin ice.

Wu Qinyan moved her fingers and formed a Dharma Art, summoning a ball of dark water that surrounded the cauldron. Was she going to use water instead of fire? Meanwhile, the other alchemists revealed their own unique methods. The Young Elixir Lord, Situ Cheng’s method was the strangest. He forsake the cauldron all together and used a Dharma Array instead. Within the array, Five-Elemental Essence Qi burned brightly, transforming the raw ingredients slowly.

Meanwhile, Chen Fan’s method seemed mundane. He heated up the cauldron using the Earth fire and placed the herbs in it…

“Yan Wuw.a.n.g’s Poison Flame of Seven Forbidding is marvelous; Jiang Han’s Cold Flame of Aether Fire has the influence from Master Xuanhe; The water refining method of the Wu family is extraordinary and unique, not to mention the Young Elixir Lord’s incredible skills. I say he looks like a Grand Alchemist already. No wonder people call him the one in a hundred year talent. As for the others, they are all capable in their own right,” a white hair elder commented.

The guild master and other elders smiled in agreement.

Seeing so many talents among the younger generation made them happy.

“However, Alchemist Chen seems a bit disappointing.”

The elder paused a second.

Everyone looked over to the platform and saw Chen Fan had used the most basic methods of Alchemy. Although he had carried out each and every step with perfection, the elders were not impressed by this drab performance.

A hint of disappointment flickered in the Guild Master’s eyes.

“What a shame, I thought he would surprise me but he fell short after all. Nonetheless, he is a solid alchemist.”

“A shame indeed.”

An elder wearing a grey robe also heaved a sigh.

Qiao Qiao asked the old man in confusion. “Grandpa, I don’t see anything wrong with his methods. He is much faster and smoother this time, if anything. Why would they say that?”

The Alchemy Master from DonYang City pulled a serious face and said, “You are too young to understand.”

“A level nine Alchemist is only standing at the beginning of alchemy. In order to become an Alchemy Master, you will need to have your own unique skills. Using the most fundamental techniques without adding personal flavors will not carry him far in this compet.i.tion. ”

“So, you think he will not win this round?”

Qiao Qiao asked.

“It will be difficult.”

The old man shook his head.

As the elder had expected, although Chen Fan had created the pills in time, he didn’t rank first in the compet.i.tion.