278: Four Grandmasters compete!

An endless medicinal fragrance permeated the vast and boundless Medicine World.

The bustling crowd surrounded the square suspended in mid-air, making it impassable.

As an ancient Alchemy family on the Fighting Qi Continent, the Medicine Clan, even when facing those Alchemists in the Central Plains who claimed to be top-tier, couldn't help but feel a bit arrogant.

However, this arrogance was not born from illusory conceit, but was supported by genuine strength.

Perhaps due to Bloodline connections, the Medicine Clan's Disciples always found Cultivating Alchemy to be exceptionally smooth.

After all, the unique power flowing in their Bloodline gave them an almost instinctive insight into the properties of medicine.

And among the Medicine Clan, there was no shortage of those with outstanding Aptitude and extraordinary talent, which further provided a solid foundation for the Medicine Clan to occupy a place in the Alchemy world.

But then again,

Although Bloodline Power could help the Medicine Clan's Disciples advance further in Alchemy, if they wanted to reach the Peak of the Alchemy world, relying solely on Bloodline was far from enough.

In the Alchemist's pyramid, the top tier was extremely rare, no matter which force you looked at.

Throughout the Fighting Qi Continent, Alchemists were divided into nine grades, with the first grade being the lowest and the ninth grade being the highest. Ninth-grade Alchemists could be further subdivided into three levels: Treasure Pill Grandmaster, Mysterious Pill Grandmaster, and Golden Core Grandmaster, representing different Realms of Alchemy attainment.

In fact, Gu Fei had already reached the level of a Ninth-Grade Treasure Pill Grandmaster many years ago.

And now, Gu Fei's strength was approaching the level of a Grade 9 Profound Pill Grandmaster; he just hadn't officially refined a Mysterious Pill yet.

Before the Medicine Ceremony officially began, as per custom, the younger generation of the Medicine Clan would first engage in some sparring matches.

For a powerhouse of Gu Fei's level, watching these young people compete was like an adult watching children play house.

“Oh ho.”

Gu Fei's lips curved slightly upward.

It seemed that among these young Medicine Clan Disciples, there were indeed some who could catch Gu Fei's attention.

This young man named Yao Tian performed exceptionally well.

As the acknowledged number one Prodigy of the Medicine Clan, Yao Tian's Aptitude and his understanding of Alchemy far surpassed his peers.

But if he were compared to Gu Fei, he would be like a firefly to the bright moon, completely not on the same level.

As the last youth group competition ended, all eyes in the arena focused on the stage.

Yao Dan stood with his hands behind his back, surveying the dense crowd below, a faint smile on his lips.

“Everyone, the appetizers have been served. I'm sure you can't wait to see today's main event.”

“This Medicine Ceremony will feature four top-tier Alchemy Grandmasters from the Fighting Qi Continent competing on the same stage. The ultimate winner will receive the title of 'Number One Alchemist on the Continent'. I believe that no matter who stands victorious at the end, no one will raise an objection, right?”

Yao Dan's voice, though calm, conveyed the composure of a superior.

As Yao Dan's words fell, four figures appeared out of thin air in the middle of the square.

The leader was dressed in black robes with a gloomy Face, none other than Hun Xuzi from the Hun Clan.

“Heh heh, Clan Chief Yao Dan is indeed straightforward. I have long admired the renown of the Medicine Ceremony, and today I have specially come to seek guidance from all you experts, and incidentally, to bring the title of 'Number One Alchemist on the Continent' back to the Hun Clan.”

This fellow looked around at everyone, a mocking smile on his Face, his tone carrying a hint of arrogance.

“Hun Xuzi, although your Hun Clan is skilled in Alchemy, when it comes to Alchemy attainment, I'm afraid you are still slightly inferior to my Medicine Clan. This title is more suitable to remain with the Medicine Clan.”

Hearing this, Elder Wan Huo of the Medicine Clan snorted coldly, his figure flashing as he appeared before Hun Xuzi, confronting him without showing any weakness.

At this moment, the tension in the atmosphere reached its Peak.

Originally, Clan Chief Yao Dan was qualified to participate in this competition, but to preserve the Medicine Clan's Face, he chose to observe from the sidelines, leaving the opportunity to another respected Alchemy Grandmaster of the clan, Elder Wan Huo.

Just as everyone's attention was drawn to this tense confrontation, a dazzling golden figure stepped through the air. Seeing the Face of the newcomer, many people gasped.

“That's Gu Fei! The Young Clan Leader of the Gu Clan!”

All eyes in the arena immediately focused on Gu Fei.

After all, this Gu Fei had just given Hun Xuzi no Face at all.

There's going to be a good show to watch soon!

Gu Fei's expression was calm, as if none of this concerned him.

“Heh, since even trash like Hun Xuzi is participating, I, Gu Fei, naturally have to come and play too!!!”

Gu Fei stood with his hands behind his back in the Void Realm, his gaze seemingly inadvertently glancing at Hun Xuzi, his tone calm with a hint of sarcasm.

One had to admit, Gu Fei was quite domineering at this moment.

Hun Xuzi was so choked up that he couldn't speak.

Gu Fei's words just now exploded like a thunderclap among the crowd, immediately causing an uproar.

“Hahahaha.”

“Young Master Gu Fei of the Gu Clan, his words are indeed forceful!”

“That's right, he made that old Hun Xuzi's Face turn green.”

“If I were Hun Xuzi, I'd want to find a hole to crawl into!”

In an instant, various mocking voices came from outside the arena.

And Hun Xuzi's gloomy Face instantly flushed crimson, and he glared at Gu Fei with Killing Intent, yet dared not make a move rashly.

After all, he knew that this Gu Fei was not easy to deal with.

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, the four Alchemy Grandmasters each went to their Alchemy platforms.

The Alchemy platforms were ancient in appearance, made of extraordinary materials, and surrounded by profound magic arrays, clearly artifacts that the Medicine Clan had painstakingly prepared.

The first to make a move was Hun Xuzi, who had been publicly shamed by Gu Fei.

With a flip of his palm, a ball of ink-black flame soared into the air, burning fiercely in his palm.

The flame emitted a soul-stirring aura, as if it could devour everything in the world.

“That is... Void Devouring Flame Sub-fire!”

Old Man Shennong's eyes narrowed, and he frowned.

Hearing this name, a glint flashed in Gu Fei's eyes as well.

He had coveted this Void Devouring Flame Sub-fire for a long time.

If he could seize this opportunity to devour a portion, perhaps Xiao Ying could also possess that terrifying devouring power.

In contrast, although the strange fire conjured by Old Man Shennong was equally dazzling, it lacked that heart-palpitating oppressive feeling.

It was a flame with a greenish-gold hue, and within its flickering embers seemed to be boundless Life Qi, possessing an ineffably harmonious and vibrant quality.

“Living Spirit Flame, ranked fifth on the strange fire ranking list. I didn't expect to see this legendary top-tier strange fire.”

The crowd once again buzzed with discussion.

And on the Medicine Clan's side, Elder Wan Huo also revealed his trump card without showing any weakness.

The ball of fire burning in his hand was entirely dark blue, surrounded by strange and eerie flames, looking mysterious and beautiful.

“Nine Nether Wind Flame, though not as good as the Void Swallowing Flame and Living Spirit Flame, is still a rare and precious strange fire.”

“That's right, no matter what, it's still a top-ranked strange fire on the Fighting Qi Continent!” (End of Chapter)