Chapter 897 - Legendary Alchemis (1/2)

With the same amount of ingredients, an average cultivator might only be able to create one or two Spirit Pills, but an alchemist could brew an entire batch. This was the gap between a professional and a layman.

“He wants to pass the level seven test?”

Jiang Han was taken aback.

Although those talented elite alchemists didn’t feel threatened by Chen Fan, they were taken aback by his surprising abilities. “I remember the last person who passed seven levels in one go was Yan Wuwang,” Jiang Han said with a smile.

Yan Wuwang was from the Tianhai Region. He remained silent and didn’t comment on the matter.

His shrunken face and small frame suggested nothing of his incredible talent. Only in the occasional glint in his eyes could one sense the enormous power inside of him.

“Brother Yan’s test was much more memorable than this. That day, Brother Yan had just turned twenty nine and he passed nine levels in a single day. He didn’t participate in the Master Level exam, but created superior-grade Spirit Pills nonetheless. After that, he simply left and didn’t even look back. He’s a legend!” another elite alchemist put in.

Even Wu Qinyan’s face darkened a little when he gazed at Yan Wuwang.

Unlike the other elites, Yan Wuwang was a true genius. He had been born in a minor cultivation family, but his humble beginning didn’t dampen his interest in Alchemy. He was entirely self-taught before he rose to become a Grand Alchemist. On the contrary, the other elites were from renowned family clans who had access to unlimited resources during their studies.

Training to become an Alchemist was much more expensive than training a cultivator. Usually, only the blue-blooded princes and princesses could afford such a high cost.

Situ Cheng, the Young Elixir Lord said in a cold voice, “Even if he can pass nine levels, so what? He is far from becoming an Alchemy Master. We all know why we are here. The Elixir Lord is going to choose his final disciple. That’s why! And it has to be me.”

Mentioning the Elixir Lord’s name filled the air with a certain heaviness. He was everyone’s idol.

“Situ Cheng, I know you became an Alchemy Master ten years ago, and you’re well on your way to becoming a Grand Alchemist. However, it doesn’t mean that you will be chosen.”

Wu Qinyan’s elegant body swayed slightly in the air as she spoke.

“Is that right? We shall see,” Situ Cheng scoffed.

The exam for the seventh level had already started while the elite alchemists bickered with each other. Chen Fan sauntered onto the platform, silencing the crowd immediately.

The Alchemy Guild Exam was one of the biggest events in the State of Ancient Medicine. Alchemy was the bread and butter of the State’s main business, and a talented Alchemist was a prized asset to the region, an idol of many aspiring alchemists.

Therefore, the level seven exam was broadcast across the state. A powerful Perfected Cultivator summoned an enormous silver screen in the sky that mirrored every moment on the platform. This silver screen could be viewed from thousands of miles away.

An attractive female alchemist exclaimed, “That’s Lin Mengchen from the Hundred Herb Sect. He is a rising star in the State of Ancient Medicine. He’s only twenty three this year. I bet he’ll be the number one of this year’s test.”

The examinee who had the highest mark would receive extra rewards. Although there were a thousand examinees for the level eight exam, Lin Mengchen stood out right away.

The rising star didn’t let anyone down. He had completed a batch of Heavenly Marrow Pills in less than half an hour. The extraordinary quality of the batch even surprised himself.

However, the number one in that test was not Lin Mengchen.

“Alchemist Chen was ten minutes faster than you,” the examiner explained.

Lin Mengchen glanced at Chen Fan. He was seized by a pang of indignation after realizing that he had been defeated by a stranger. However, he saw a sliver of hope after knowing that Chen Fan was going to enter round eight with him.

“I will beat you this time,” Lin Mengchen thought to himself.

The eighth level exam was much more challenging than the seventh level. It required the examinees to create a spirit pill called Forbidding Spirit Pill. This kind of pill was extremely difficult to create. As talented as Lin Mengchen was, he struggled for nearly half an hour and created only one pill. However, when he looked over to Chen Fan’s side, he saw that he had already been resting for a while.

He sat in a chair, languorously sipping a drink served by a cute little girl.

“Time is up! Of the five hundred and twelve examinees, a hundred and seventy passed the test. The number one is Alchemist Chen from the Beihan Region.”

Lin Mengchen was shocked when he heard the announcement.

How could he, the rising star of the State of Ancient Medicine be bested by a no name from the Barren Region?

“Sir, I appeal your decision. Did he create elite inferior-grade pills?” Lin Mengchen spoke out. His face darkened and was awash with embarrassment.

An inferior-grade Forbidding Spirit Pill was very difficult to create, much less an elite inferior-grade. Such pills would have the most intense aroma and extremely potent effects. He was not convinced that such a nondescript character could have done that.

The examiner was Perfected Cultivator Wei Huang. He gave Lin Mengchen a sidelong glance and said, “He didn’t make an elite inferior-grade, his pill is elite mid-grade.”

“What?”