Mystery Descends: My Exchanges Are Not Equal

Quite evidently, the certified alchemist will be one of these two, or perhaps both of them will become certified alchemists.

After all, they are high-level alchemists!

As for Wang Teng, he was unknowingly overlooked by everyone.

For a middle-level alchemist like him to become a certified alchemist seems impossible.

Because all previous middle-level alchemists have invariably failed.

Thinking this way, everyone's hopes laid on Mu Gu and Han Feng, with no one optimistic about Wang Teng.

Even the tall and beautiful woman glanced at Wang Teng with slight regret, then was pulled over by the girl in the yellow dress to watch the two high-level alchemists.

Observing the alchemy techniques of high-level alchemists would be enlightening for ordinary alchemists.

Among the crowd, only Qian Lingxue kept her focus on Wang Teng's every move.

In her eyes, her master was always the best.

This time, however, the sudden emergence of two high-level alchemists overshadowed her master.

But it didn't matter!

She believed her master would certainly pass the examination.

If the master passed, he wouldn't be overshadowed but instead would outshine the likes of Mu Gu and Han Feng.

A middle-level alchemist achieving the same accomplishments as a high-level alchemist was bound to stand out.

At this moment, Mu Gu walked past Wang Teng.

He glanced at Wang Teng with an expressionless look and walked towards the second high platform without uttering a word.

There is a hierarchy of disdain among alchemists too.

High-level alchemists look down on middle-level alchemists and disdain to converse with Wang Teng.

Soon after, Han Feng passed by Wang Teng as well.

He glanced at Wang Teng and shook his head secretly.

This kid really overestimates himself!

A middle-level alchemist daring to challenge the certification exam is underestimating the difficulty of this test.

Even high-level alchemists like themselves cannot claim a 100% pass rate, let alone a middle-level alchemist.

But, it had nothing to do with him.

In any case, it's this kid who'll be unlucky.

If he fails this time, he'll have to wait another month before retaking the exam.

Thinking about this, Han Feng felt some schadenfreude.

All these subtle changes were observed by Wang Teng.

He could sense that Mu Gu and Han Feng held him in contempt.

These two fellows think so highly of themselves!

However, he couldn't be bothered with them.

As long as he followed his pace and passed the certification exam, he would be the greatest winner on the spot.

With this in mind, Wang Teng stepped onto the high platform.

"Buzz~!"

As he stepped onto the high platform, the great hall slightly trembled.

Subsequently, a pillar of light descended from the sky, landing on his head, and a vast amount of information surged into his mind.

[Notice: You have ascended the platform, and the certification exam is now ready to start.]

[Exam content: Refine a Yellow-Level Tier Three Spirit Pill called Purifying Spirit Pill. Those who succeed in refining it will pass the exam. Those who fail can reapply in a month.]

[Hint: The formula for the Purifying Spirit Pill has been transmitted to your spiritual sea, and you are provided with a set of medicinal materials for free.]

A moment later, Wang Teng slowly opened his eyes.

Within that short time, he had acquired the formula for the Purifying Spirit Pill, mastering a Tier Three Pill Formula from scratch.

Consider it a benefit from the Divine Hall!

However, Wang Teng wasn't overly happy but rather felt immense pressure.

A Tier Three Spirit Pill indeed!

It's extremely difficult to refine.

The success rate for middle-level alchemists is 20%, but that's only for Tier One Elixirs.

For Tier Two Elixirs, the rate drops by 30%, leaving less than 14%.

For Tier Three Elixirs, it drops another 30%, leaving only about 9.8%, not even 10%.

The higher the pill's tier, the harder it is to refine.

"Didn't expect that the certification exam requires refining a Tier Three Spirit Pill, this is really troublesome!"

Wang Teng murmured to himself, beginning to worry.

Were it not for the exam, he wouldn't be concerned.

Even if he failed to refine it, he could turn the wasted elixir into something useful.

But in this certification exam, he couldn't cheat like that!

Thinking about this, Wang Teng felt immense pressure.

It's quite a challenge this time indeed!

But since he had made the choice, he would carry on.

Thereupon, he sat down cross-legged.

"Buzz~!"

At that moment, the sky trembled again, and a beam of light descended, with a set of medicinal materials slowly descending along it.

There was only one set of materials!

Each examinee had only one chance to refine.

Wang Teng received the materials.

The high platform also automatically raised a protective light shield to prevent external interference during the exam.

Meanwhile, on platform two, Mu Gu, and on platform three, Han Feng, also received their materials.

Both sat down quickly and prepared to refine.

Their exam content was the same as Wang Teng's, refining the Purifying Spirit Pill.

On platform two at this moment.

Mu Gu looked at the materials in his hand, took a deep breath, and a hint of tension flashed in his eyes.

The pill formation rate for high-level alchemists is 40%, also targeted at Tier One Spirit Pills.

Switching to Tier Three Spirit Pills, the success rate is only 19.6%, which is very low.

However, alchemists have additional means.

Mu Gu waved his large sleeve, and an alchemy furnace appeared before him.

As soon as the furnace appeared, it drew exclamations from a group of alchemists below, filled with envy.

It was actually a Red Mythical Level alchemy furnace.

Generally speaking, a Red Mythical Level alchemy furnace can double the basic success rate of alchemy.

Consequently, Mu Gu's success rate for refining a Tier Three Spirit Pill could reach almost 40%.

Of course, these are just the base probabilities.

If an alchemist simultaneously awakened wood and fire talents, the success probability would also increase.

Moreover, the higher the talent, the higher the success rate.

For example, a B-level Fire Talent can add a 5% success rate, while an A-level Fire Talent can add 10%.

Mu Gu is an A-level Fire Talent, so his success rate for refining the Tier Three Elixir almost reaches 50%.

This percentage is already quite high!

On the other side, Han Feng also summoned his alchemy furnace, which was also a Red Mythical Level furnace.

However, his expression was more tense.

His Fire Talent is only B-level, so the augmentation is not high, not even reaching half.

In fact, besides requirements on alchemy techniques, furnaces, and talents, alchemy also requires the Five Senses Talent.

Because alchemy is a meticulous task that requires keen observation and precise listening.

The stronger the five senses, the more precise the control, and naturally, the higher the success rate.

Neither Mu Gu nor Han Feng had the Five Senses Talent, hence no additional benefit.

Wang Teng's Five Senses Talent, however, was at an A-level, adding a 10% success rate for him.

Additionally, Wang Teng possessed both A-level Wood and Fire Talents, providing an additional 20% success rate.

This was something no one on the field knew.

In short, with materials in hand, the alchemy furnace was ready.

It was time to start refining!

"Elder Mu Gu, let's begin!"

Han Feng took a deep breath and greeted Mu Gu.

Mu Gu smiled slightly, "Alright! Brother Han Feng, let's see who refines the Purifying Spirit Pill first this time!"

"That's exactly my intention!"

The two chatted and laughed for a moment and then prepared for the alchemy process.

"Buzz~!"

Just then, spiritual light appeared from Wang Teng's body.

An ancient eight-cornered, eight-legged pill furnace flew out from his body.

As soon as it appeared, a scorching aura penetrated through the protective light shield, raising the temperature in the great hall by several degrees...