Chen Changsheng was also stunned. Damn it! Bragging is one thing, but why are you publicly humiliating them? We’re here to ask for a favor! Is this how you ask for a favor?

Chen Changsheng was on the verge of going crazy. This guy is even more arrogant than I am! This won’t do. I have to explain things quickly, or Lin Xuan is going to have a miserable end.

He hurriedly said, "Lin Xuan, stop spouting nonsense! The Alchemy Masters in the Alchemy Alliance are all experts. To say nothing of the others, Elder Li right here is a Rank-Three Alchemy Master. Fairy Wan Er is also a Rank-Three Alchemy Master despite her young age. How could they possibly be blind to talent? Apologize at once!"

After speaking, he turned to Wan Er and said, "Fairy Wan Er, my friend here usually just focuses on cultivation. He’s never seen so many Alchemy Masters before. He got too excited and misspoke. I apologize to you on his behalf."

Wan Er snorted coldly, but ultimately decided to spare Chen Changsheng’s feelings. She waved her hand and said, "Elder Li, see our guests out."

"Sigh... let’s go." Chen Changsheng grabbed Lin Xuan, preparing to leave. It seemed they would be returning empty-handed this time.

But Lin Xuan didn’t move. He said, "Why should we leave? Besides, I wasn’t wrong. They *are* blind to talent."

Chen Changsheng was so frightened he almost dropped to his knees. Bro, I already pleaded for you, and you’re still determined to court death! I can’t save you now!

Huo Yuner, who was standing to the side, covered his eyes. I’ve seen arrogant people before, but never *this* arrogant. Has Lin Xuan gotten too full of himself? Even if you have a Divine Sword, you can’t just ignore everything and everyone! Alchemy Masters are people that countless others try to curry favor with. Offending an Alchemy Master is like offending the entire Dragon Island. No matter how strong you are, could you really sweep through all of Dragon Island with a single Divine Sword? This kid is truly courting death! He’s a lost cause.

Elder Li, who was at the side, was also furious. He shouted coldly, "Shut your mouth, kid! Don’t be so presumptuous! We are only letting this slide out of respect for Chen Changsheng. But do not push your luck. You, a Rank-Four Alchemy Master? What kind of joke is that?"

"Do you have any idea what a Rank-Four Alchemy Master represents? On Dragon Island, the most supreme Alchemy Masters are Rank-Four! Every single one of those great Rank-Four Alchemy Masters endured countless years of toil before they finally broke through. You’re so young... are you even twenty years old? How could you possibly be a Rank-Four Alchemy Master?"

Beside him, Wan Er also spoke coldly, "I consider myself well-traveled and knowledgeable, but I have never seen a Rank-Four Alchemy Master under the age of twenty. I’ve never even heard of such a thing."

Lin Xuan laughed heartily. "That just shows your own ignorance. Who says being young means you can’t become a Rank-Four Alchemy Master?"

I’m gonna cry! Chen Changsheng thought in despair.

Huo Yuner simply shook his head. They both thought Lin Xuan was doomed.

Fairy Wan Er had completely lost her patience. She said coldly, "Fine. I’d like to see for myself if you really are a Rank-Four Alchemy Master. Elder Li, take him for testing. If he isn’t a Rank-Four Alchemy Master, throw him into an Alchemy Furnace and refine him into ash."

After speaking, Wan Er waved her sleeve and turned to leave.

"Fairy Wan Er, please wait." Huo Yuner chased after her, smiling. "Our Fire Dragon Sect is willing to collaborate."

Wan Er was momentarily stunned, then became overjoyed. The Fire Dragon Sect is a first-rate sect, and they have their own Rank-Four Alchemy Master. If the Fire Dragon Sect is willing to lend a hand, they might be able to resolve our crisis!

Wan Er escorted Huo Yuner away.

「Meanwhile」

Elder Li fixed his gaze on Lin Xuan and said, "Come on. Follow me for your test."

His attitude was extremely cold. He simply didn’t believe Lin Xuan was a Rank-Four Alchemy Master. This guy would soon be refined into ashes.

Chen Changsheng wanted to plead again, but Elder Li said coldly, "Young Master Chen, we have already shown you a great deal of respect. If you continue to plead for him, don’t blame us for refining you into ashes as well."

Chen Changsheng stood frozen in place, his expression ghastly. Lin Xuan, however, turned around, patted Chen Changsheng’s shoulder, and said with a smile, "Don’t worry. There won’t be any problems, because I really am a Rank-Four Alchemy Master."

Elder Li sneered. This kid is still boasting even when facing death’s door. I’ve never seen anyone so arrogant.

"This way." He turned and led the way.

Lin Xuan followed with a relaxed expression. Chen Changsheng, on the other hand, hung his head, his face ashen. It’s over, it’s over. Lin Xuan is doomed. If I had known he was this arrogant, I never would have brought him here.

Seeing that they were about to enter the Alchemy Room, Chen Changsheng said hastily, "Lin Xuan, let’s make a run for it now! There’s still a chance to escape!"

Lin Xuan just laughed. "Why would I run? I really am a Rank-Four Alchemy Master."

With that, Lin Xuan walked into the Alchemy Room.

Chen Changsheng was so exasperated he could have coughed up blood. Bro, I’m begging you, can you please stop boasting? I love to show off too, but I would never dare to risk my life for it! Lin Xuan is literally gambling with his life just to act cool!

Gritting his teeth, he walked in as well. No matter what, I have to save Lin Xuan’s life.

It was a large Alchemy Room containing several Alchemy Furnaces.

Elder Li walked up to an Alchemy Furnace. Then, with a grand wave of his hand, dozens of Medicinal Materials floated into the air.

He turned to Lin Xuan and said, "First, melt these dozens of Medicinal Materials. If you can’t even do that, there’s no need to proceed to the next steps."

A Rank-Four Alchemy Master is already an incredibly powerful existence, capable of melting dozens of Medicinal Materials at once. This is actually quite difficult, as it requires immense Soul Power and exceptionally precise control over the flames.

Alchemy Masters below Rank-Four are incapable of refining dozens of Medicinal Materials simultaneously. If Lin Xuan can’t do this, he definitely isn’t a Rank-Four Alchemy Master. There would be no need to waste any more time on the other steps. I could just throw him directly into the Alchemy Furnace and refine him into ashes.

"Alright." Lin Xuan nodded and walked forward, looking calm and composed, not the least bit afraid.

Chen Changsheng, at the side, clenched his fists. He wasn’t posturing with his back to the world anymore. At this moment, his eyes were wide, staring fixedly ahead, his heart pounding in his throat.

How am I going to save Lin Xuan when this goes wrong? was the only thought running through his mind.

Lin Xuan walked to the front of the Alchemy Furnace. With a wave of his hand, he gathered all the airborne Medicinal Materials and tossed them inside.

The next moment, with a flick of his right hand, a stream of blue flame shot like a meteor into the Alchemy Furnace, instantly engulfing all the Medicinal Materials.

WHOOSH!

The flames roared as a scorching heat filled the room.

So cool! Chen Changsheng marveled internally. Even though Lin Xuan is overly arrogant and boasts to the high heavens, his alchemy techniques are incredibly stylish.

Lin Xuan’s fingers danced ceaselessly, controlling the churning flames before him.

Ten seconds later, Lin Xuan waved his hand and retracted all the flames. He had already melted all the Medicinal Materials. For him, it was just too easy.

Is that it? It’s over? Chen Changsheng was stunned. Although he wasn’t an Alchemy Master, he knew that refining Elixirs was a difficult and time-consuming process. How could it possibly be finished in just ten seconds? Could he have failed? At this thought, Chen Changsheng grew nervous all over again.

Elder Li, standing by, snorted coldly. I knew he couldn’t possibly succeed. As expected, he’s just a braggart.

With a grim expression, he walked toward Lin Xuan and reached out to grab him, preparing to throw him into the Alchemy Furnace to be refined into ashes.

Lin Xuan said calmly, "I’m finished."

Elder Li sneered dismissively. "Finished? What a joke." Even I couldn’t do it in ten seconds. What makes this greenhorn think he can? Is this kid still going to boast, even at death’s door?