Top-tier Unruly Master

The results of the first group's alchemist competition had already shocked many people, clearly indicating that this year's Great Alchemy Competition was indeed very unusual. It was evidently much more difficult than previous years, because even in past competitions, it would not have left the participating alchemists in such a sorry state!

Clearly, the participating alchemists were not only blemished on the surface but also quite helpless in their hearts, for the content of this competition was indeed a bit too difficult. Perhaps it was precisely because of this that so many famous alchemists came to this year's Great Alchemy Competition. After all, alchemists who already have some reputation can completely skip such competitions.

Take Elder Herr, for example. Elder Herr was already very famous locally, having collaborations with many powerful entities. Clearly, for Elder Herr, both cultivation resources and alchemy resources were very stable, yet he still came to participate in this Great Alchemy Competition.

It shows that this Great Alchemy Competition is indeed very enticing. The main reason is that the champion reward is simply too generous. Many alchemists have already heard that the champion reward is the legendary Golden Silk Protective Clothing, something extremely rare and valuable for alchemists who aren't adept at cultivation.

Therefore, many alchemists chose to join this Great Alchemy Competition. However, many alchemists obviously did not expect this year's Great Alchemy Competition to be so difficult; it simply leaves one speechless!

Soon, the alchemists of the first group walked dejectedly off the stage of the Great Alchemy Competition. As with the first round of the competition, those who had already participated were quickly gathered into a room to prevent any leakage of examination topics to the alchemists who hadn't yet participated.

Subsequently, the second group of alchemists was also ready. Their situation was pretty much the same as the first group's. During the course of the competition, most of the participating alchemists found that the medicine pill given in the contest was not simple, and thinking of writing a complete pill recipe was utterly unrealistic.

Even listing a few correct Spiritual Materials was extremely difficult, causing many alchemists to frown quickly. However, compared to the first round, though they frowned and seemed completely baffled by the medicine pill, the alchemists' hands were busy continuously.

This was the difference between the first and the second round. Clearly, even if the alchemists couldn't decipher what the pill was made of, almost all of them knew that continuous refinement and attempts might not yield a pill matching the competition's exactly, but guessing a few correct Spiritual Materials would already be quite an achievement for some.

After all, in this second round, many cultivators could see that no alchemist would be able to completely write out the pill recipe for the competition's medicine pill. This competition was about who could write down the most correct Spiritual Materials to win.

Therefore, many participating alchemists started refining tirelessly as soon as they saw the competition's pill, busy to no end.

However, very soon, the second group's competition time also ended. The second group's performance was even worse than the first group; the best had only written four Spiritual Materials, while other alchemists had only managed to write down a few correct ones, and that was just one or two types.

The spectators couldn't help but feel a bit disappointed upon hearing such results. Clearly, the audience had very high expectations, but so far, there hadn't been any unexpected contenders. Most of the audience enjoyed watching the unforeseen turnarounds.

Such as a black horse, because these competitions always held many surprises, which was one aspect the audience loved to watch the most. Of course, the audience hadn't completely lost hope for this year's Great Alchemy Competition. Many of them were waiting for Ding Lin to appear, while others were anticipating Elder Herr's participation. Clearly, for the audience, apart from unexpected contenders, they most loved a strong contestant.

Evidently, Ding Lin was one of those unexpected contenders, someone no one had heard of before, yet currently, there were topics about Ding Lin all over Dancheng for several days, gaining unprecedented heat.

The subsequent competitions quickly moved on to the fifth group. Among them, Ding Fan couldn't help but pay attention to one person, Gao Lian.

Gao Lian soon entered the field for the Great Alchemy Competition. When he took the medicine pill provided by the staff, he was extremely nervous. Clearly, this competition was very important to him. It was the real moment to show his true ability. In making it to this year's third round of the competition, even if he didn't win the champion, it was already a victory for an alchemist like him.

After all, the third round would attract a lot of attention from the participating alchemists, because progressing to the third round of such a rare Great Alchemy Competition surely proved their significant capability. Clearly, many sects, and large forces would then take note.

By then, these alchemists would surely find a good belonging, as the profession of an alchemist is very costly. Especially if one wishes to reach higher levels, more resources would surely be needed, and joining a powerful organization would undoubtedly be a desirable choice for a common alchemist.

This was also what Gao Lian thought in his heart, and he couldn't let go of his hatred for He Qianyao. He simply didn't believe that Ding Lin really had such strength. He always believed that the reason Ding Fan was able to refine a Supreme Quality Medicine Pill must be due to cheating because he had already seen with his own eyes that the relationship between Ding Lin and Elder Wang was evidently very good.

This clearly explained a lot. Therefore, Gao Lian was very displeased when Ding Fan won the championship in the first round of the Great Alchemy Competition. He believed that even if Ding Lin won the championship in the first round, the other party would surely slip up in the second round of the Great Alchemy Competition!

After all, the other party was so young, even younger than himself. Gao Lian had already considered himself to be exceptionally talented in the path of alchemy. There simply couldn't be an alchemist younger than him with a higher level of alchemy!

Gao Lian's pride was not without reason. In this year's Great Alchemy Competition, besides himself and Ding Lin, there really wasn't an alchemist younger than Gao Lian. Therefore, the presence of Ding Fan was something Gao Lian was clearly unwilling to believe!

The competition was still ongoing at this time. Gao Lian worked quickly, and in no time, he had identified two Spiritual Materials. Throughout the remaining competition time, with each attempt at alchemy, Gao Lian would identify several types of Spiritual Materials. Gao Lian was confident in his mind that the Spiritual Materials he identified were correct.

Though Gao Lian used the same method as most of the participating alchemists, refining the medicine pills quickly and repeatedly, Gao Lian's efficiency was indeed much higher than the average alchemist.

Very soon, the achievements of the fifth group in the Great Alchemy Competition were announced. Gao Lian was very nervous, knowing that it was a critical moment. As long as he advanced to the third round of the Great Alchemy Competition, it would basically be a success. But if he couldn't advance, it would be very unfortunate. Although he was somewhat confident in the Spiritual Materials he identified, it's important to know that many alchemists believed that the Spiritual Materials they identified were correct, and even thought they deserved to be the champion of this round of the Great Alchemy Competition.

However, reality was cruel. Many alchemists were eliminated after the elder judge announced the results, clearly showing that what they believed to be correct was considered very inadequate in the eyes of the judges.

Therefore, how could Gao Lian not be nervous? In no time, an elder held a list in his hands, it was the result list of the fifth group in the Great Alchemy Competition, then the elder loudly announced:

"The first place for the fifth group is Gao Lian, who refined a total of eight types of Spiritual Materials. The second place is Reily, who refined a total of three types of Spiritual Materials. The third place is Gao Feng, who wrote out..."

When the elder judge announced the first place, Gao Lian was very excited. He never thought he would come in first place, and that all eight of the Spiritual Materials he identified were correct. This was obviously a great thing for Gao Lian. In this way, advancing to the third round of the Great Alchemy Competition was almost a certainty for him.

When the audience heard that there was an alchemist who identified eight Spiritual Materials, they couldn't help but be very shocked. Clearly, they didn't expect that such a difficult competition topic would have someone identifying eight types of Spiritual Materials. It was simply amazing. At this moment, many cultivators had already begun to pay attention to this Gao Lian.

For a moment, Gao Lian heard the audience's cheers for him, and couldn't help but be very proud. The smile on his face didn't stop since the elder judge announced that he was first. It was clear that he was extremely happy, and Gao Lian proudly looked at He Qianyao in the audience. He clearly wanted to tell the other party that when the Dayang Sect abandoned him, it was their loss. In hindsight, leaving the Dayang Sect was truly a wise choice.

It was not only because choosing the path of an alchemist allowed him to discover his immense talent in alchemy but also because the Dayang Sect had been extinguished. If he had stayed in the Dayang Sect, whether he would be alive or dead was still uncertain!

Not to mention living so freely like this. For a moment, Gao Lian proudly looked at He Qianyao, and his pride was hard to conceal temporarily. When he wanted to see what kind of expression Ding Lin had at this time, he failed to find Ding Fan's figure. For a moment, Gao Lian couldn't help feeling a bit disappointed.

It was clear to Gao Lian that he always thought Ding Fan only won the first round of the Great Alchemy Competition by cheating due to Elder Wang's relationship. In this second round of the Great Alchemy Competition, he was sure that the other party would certainly slip up. By that time, it would be an amusing play to watch.

Knowing that many cultivators were eagerly discussing Ding Lin, having high expectations, it's evident that if it were known that Ding Lin won the first place by cheating, even the audience's spit could drown him!

Meanwhile, Gao Lian also eagerly anticipated seeing what kind of priceless expression Ding Lin would have upon seeing him achieve first place?

But what disappointed Gao Lian was that Ding Fan was currently focused on refining medicine pills, and was clearly indifferent to the Great Alchemy Competition outside. As for Gao Lian, Ding Fan had not a shred of interest in paying attention to him.