511: First Place

In the second round, Lin Feng also achieved the highest score of four points with a minimal margin. The third round was the same, and Lin Feng's current individual score on the field totaled twelve points.

Lin Feng secured first place in the three rounds of competition. Following him were Liu Yiyi, an Alchemist from Flowing Water Sect, and Feng Xingyun, an Alchemist from Raging Wind Sect, both of whom obtained eleven points, a one-point difference from Lin Feng.

As the judges announced the results, a wave of cheers erupted in the arena.

The Disciples of Nine Stars Sect applauded Lin Feng, and Xu Dean couldn't stop smiling, feeling that Nine Stars Sect had finally had its moment of glory.

Meanwhile, the Disciples of Nether Shadow Sect looked dejected, and Ren Hai's face was livid with anger. He hadn't expected his Sect's Disciple to lose to Lin Feng of Nine Stars Sect.

After the competition, the Disciples of the various Sects left the venue, but Lin Feng was kept behind by the judges, who wanted to further understand his Alchemy skills and talent.

At this moment, Zhang Beiming of Star Cloud Hall Northern Branch, as the host, personally approached Lin Feng, a look of approval on his face.

He patted Lin Feng's shoulder and said, "Young man, your name is Lin Feng, right? Your performance was truly outstanding. Even I didn't expect you to be able to achieve a Breakthrough in Comprehension Ability during the Alchemy process. This is truly rare."

Lin Feng smiled humbly upon hearing this, saying, "Thank you for the praise, Elder Zhang. I was just lucky."

Zhang Beiming laughed heartily upon hearing this, "Luck is also part of strength. I've seen your Alchemy talent and Comprehension Ability, and given time, you will surely become a true Alchemy Master."

Lin Feng replied neither subserviently nor arrogantly, "Thank you for your encouragement, Elder Zhang. I will definitely continue to work hard."

Zhang Beiming looked at Lin Feng, his eyes full of admiration. A trace of awkwardness appeared on Zhang Beiming's face, which he quickly concealed, then he asked somewhat cautiously, "Young Friend Lin, may I ask who your master is? He has cultivated you so excellently!"

Lin Feng knew that all his deliberate displays at this moment were to attract the attention of this Elder of Star Cloud Hall Northern Branch.

So Lin Feng feigned contemplation for a moment, then slowly said, "Senior, currently I don't have a master. I am just an ordinary Disciple of Wind Cloud Peak in Nine Stars Sect."

Zhang Beiming's eyes flashed with surprise upon hearing this. He hadn't expected Lin Feng to be without a master, and to have achieved such high accomplishments through his own efforts was truly rare.

As he looked at Lin Feng, a feeling of cherishing talent welled up in his heart, and he wanted to take Lin Feng as his Disciple and Cultivate him well.

So he said, "Young Friend Lin, your Alchemy talent is so high; it would be a great pity if you didn't have a master's guidance. Are you willing to take me as your master and become a Disciple of my Star Cloud Hall?"

Lin Feng thought to himself, 'It's just as I expected.' He no longer hesitated, knelt down, and respectfully said, "Disciple Lin Feng is willing to take Senior as his master and become a member of Star Cloud Hall."

Seeing this, Zhang Beiming's face broke into a satisfied smile. He helped Lin Feng up and said, "Good, good, good. From today onwards, you are a Disciple of my Star Cloud Hall."

Lin Feng felt a surge of excitement upon hearing this. He knew that joining Star Cloud Hall would grant him more resources and opportunities, which would undoubtedly be of great help to his future path of Cultivation and Alchemy.

Zhang Beiming looked at Lin Feng, his eyes full of admiration. He said, "Lin Feng, your Alchemy talent and Comprehension Ability are extremely high. I will teach you everything I know and Cultivate you into a true Alchemy Master."

Lin Feng bowed upon hearing this, saying, "Thank you for your guidance, Master. This Disciple will definitely Cultivate diligently and live up to Master's expectations."

The surrounding judges and Elders from the various Sects all cast envious glances at this scene.

They hadn't expected Lin Feng to not only possess extremely high Alchemy talent but also to gain the favor of Zhang Beiming of Star Cloud Hall Northern Branch. This undoubtedly paved a bright future for Lin Feng's path of Cultivation.

Lin Feng was also immensely excited. He knew that this step he took was extremely wise. In the future, he would gain more resources and opportunities, which was undoubtedly a huge turning point for him.

Zhang Beiming looked at Lin Feng, a satisfied smile on his face. He felt that he had truly found a treasure this time.

He patted Lin Feng's shoulder and said, "Lin Feng, come with me. I'll take you to meet the other Elders of Star Cloud Hall and arrange your future Cultivation plan."

Lin Feng bowed upon hearing this, saying, "Yes, Master."

With that, he followed Zhang Beiming and left the venue, while the other judges and Elders from the various Sects cast envious and jealous glances.

They all knew that Lin Feng was truly lucky this time, to have gained the favor of Zhang Beiming of Star Cloud Hall Northern Branch. This was undoubtedly a huge opportunity for him.

And Xu Dean of Nine Stars Sect looked at Lin Feng's departing figure, a triumphant smile on his face.

He felt that he had truly made the right gamble this time. Lin Feng, this Disciple, not only possessed extremely high Alchemy talent but was also so intelligent, knowing how to seize opportunities. This was undoubtedly a huge gain for Nine Stars Sect.

Nine Stars Sect, Ice Cold Sect, Blazing Flame Sect, Qingyun Sect, Flowing Water Sect, Raging Wind Sect, Thunder and Lightning Sect, Spirit Mountain Sect, Flying Snow Sect, Illusion Sect, Adamantine Sect, Heavenly Sword Sect, and Nether Shadow Sect are all, in principle, subordinate Sects of Star Cloud Hall Northern Branch. Disciples from these Sects who enter Star Cloud Hall to Cultivate and perform exceptionally well can receive resources and support from Star Cloud Hall, which is extremely important for any Sect.

And Lin Feng's ability to join Zhang Beiming's tutelage at Star Cloud Hall Northern Branch, undoubtedly brought great honor to Nine Stars Sect.

Xu Dean looked at Lin Feng's departing figure, pondering to himself, feeling that he must Cultivate Lin Feng well in the future, to make him a pillar of Nine Stars Sect.

At the same time, Elder Ren Hai of Nether Shadow Sect looked at Lin Feng's departing figure, his face growing increasingly grim.

He hadn't expected his Sect's Disciple to lose to Lin Feng of Nine Stars Sect, and for Lin Feng to also gain the favor of Zhang Beiming of Star Cloud Hall Northern Branch.

This was undoubtedly a huge blow to Nether Shadow Sect.

He looked at the Disciples of his Sect, seeing them all dejected, clearly feeling frustrated because they had lost the competition.

Ren Hai sighed inwardly, but there was nothing he could do. After all, Alchemy not only required talent and Comprehension Ability but also time and patience.

He knew he couldn't rush things and could only slowly Cultivate the Sect's Disciples, hoping they would achieve something in the future.

This time, Lin Feng's first-place victory meant that their century-long rivalry between Nether Shadow Sect and Nine Stars Sect was definitively lost. Moreover, Lin Feng had joined Zhang Beiming's tutelage at Star Cloud Hall Northern Branch, which was adding insult to injury for Nether Shadow Sect.

From now on, with the support of Star Cloud Hall, Nine Stars Sect's strength would surely ascend to a higher level, while Nether Shadow Sect's position would likely be threatened.