Chapter 568: Chapter 568: Lin Xuan’s Victory!

Next was the third step: fusing the elixir liquid.

This was the most difficult and most critical step. Success meant the alchemy was complete. Failure meant the entire effort would be for naught.

Everyone’s heart was in their throat as all eyes fixed on Lin Xuan.

Lin Xuan took a deep breath, a fierce light radiating from his eyes. He was about to exert his full strength.

His palms formed seals as he fully activated the Nine Heavens Mystical Fire. The terrifying flames erupted once again, enveloping all the medicinal liquids. An overwhelming flame power surged forth.

The bodies of the surrounding people trembled. Many felt their scalps tingle, as if they were about to be turned to ashes. The Alchemy Masters were even more shocked. Their bodies shook violently, and they felt an uncontrollable urge to kneel.

What in the world is happening? Why do I feel this urge to submit? What has this kid done? What is this flame? Heavens! My own flame is trembling!

An Alchemy Master exclaimed in shock. The crowd looked up to see the blue flame, mysterious and profound, resembling a star.

Bodies trembled throughout the plaza. Master Qingyou, Situ Hang, the Young Tower Master—all were shaking. The members of both the Nine Serenity and Sun Alchemy Alliances quaked, as did the elders of the Pill Tower.

The Tower Master stood up abruptly, staring intently at the blue flame. He exclaimed, "Anomalous Fire! That’s an Anomalous Fire!"

Only the legendary Anomalous Fire could stun heroes and command the submission of all other flames.

"What? An Anomalous Fire?"

Beside him, the Young Tower Master was dumbstruck.

Qingyou was dumbstruck!

Situ Hang was dumbstruck!

Everyone was dumbstruck!

The legendary Anomalous Fire had actually appeared! And it was in the hands of a young man! This was too incredible! He had obtained a flame that even the Dan King could not acquire!

It was shocking. Absolutely shocking!

Now they finally understood. The Two-Clawed Yellow Dragon Pill hadn’t been luck—it had been pure strength! They also understood why the Sun Alchemy Alliance was so confident. It was because Lin Xuan possessed an Anomalous Fire.

The members of the Nine Serenity Alchemy Alliance fell into despair. The Young Tower Master had said before that the boy couldn’t succeed unless he had an Anomalous Fire. At the time, they had laughed, thinking it was impossible. But in the blink of an eye, they were slapped in the face!

He really did have an Anomalous Fire! He was going to win.

Master Qingyou was completely frozen, his mind a total blank. The Young Tower Master clenched his fists, his eyes red with jealousy. The other Alchemy Masters looked at Lin Xuan with a mixture of shock and envy.

Ahead, Lin Xuan had reached the final step. All the essences fused together, forming an elixir prototype. He now had to completely stabilize the prototype and forge it into a true Worry-Free Pill.

As time passed, the fragrance of the elixir wafted out, growing stronger and stronger. Finally, with a BOOM, the flames split apart. An elixir shot out from the Alchemy Furnace, floating in the void.

At this moment, everyone looked up at the sky. They were astounded by the sight, completely dumbfounded. The scene was eerily silent. Everyone seemed petrified, just staring blankly.

The spell was broken only when Lin Xuan reached out, grasped the Worry-Free Pill, and said calmly, "I’ve refined it."

Then, the crowd came to their senses. Cries of astonishment erupted like a tidal wave.

"He refined it!"

"He refined it so quickly!"

"It only took him a day and a half!"

The members of the Sun Alchemy Alliance jumped up with excitement.

"Hahaha, it’s a success! We’ve won!"

"Young Master Lin is mighty!"

"Young Master Lin is invincible!"

At this moment, they were wildly shouting Young Master Lin’s name. They were simply too excited. The spectators, too, applauded thunderously, the sound shaking the heavens. What a spectacle! They had witnessed a miracle.

Lin Xuan walked to the front of the viewing platform and placed the elixir on the table. "Elders, please examine it."

SWISH! The Pill Tower elders all rushed forward. They picked up the elixir and examined it carefully.

Soon, someone exclaimed, "It’s the Worry-Free Pill!"

"That’s right! He really refined it!"

The crowd buzzed with repeated exclamations. Eventually, the elixir reached the Tower Master’s hands. He also examined it and quickly confirmed that it was indeed the Worry-Free Pill.

Taking a deep breath, the Tower Master announced loudly, "I will now declare the results of the second competition."

"Master Qingyou of the Nine Serenity Alchemy Alliance refined the Worry-Free Pill in two days."

"Young Master Lin of the Sun Alchemy Alliance refined the Worry-Free Pill in one and a half days."

"I declare the winner of the second round to be Young Master Lin of the Sun Alchemy Alliance!"

As the news spread, the entire venue erupted. The members of the Sun Alchemy Alliance shouted and screamed, the only way they could release the excitement in their hearts. On the other side, the Nine Serenity Alchemy Alliance was dead silent. Everyone hung their heads in utter despair. Master Qingyou was so furious he spat blood.

Defeated! Utterly defeated! He had lost two consecutive matches at the hands of Lin Xuan! He was completely crushed!

The Young Tower Master’s face contorted with rage. Damn it! This kid has ruined all my plans! An Anomalous Fire... how could he possibly have an Anomalous Fire? What right does he have to possess such a treasure?! I must seize it! His eyes shone with jealousy.

Meanwhile, Situ Hang and Huo Yuner had quietly left the venue. They were too ashamed to stay any longer.

As for the Pill Tower’s elders, they gathered around Lin Xuan, asking excited questions. The Tower Master even invited Lin Xuan over to inquire about his identity and the Anomalous Fire. Upon learning that Lin Xuan did not yet have a fourth-tier Alchemist Badge, Tower Master Ouyang immediately decided to award him one.

It was a golden badge emblazoned with four flames, shining as brightly as the sun. This was the badge of a fourth-tier Alchemist.

Lin Xuan accepted it, a smile playing on his lips. From now on, he was a true fourth-tier Alchemist, one officially recognized by the Pill Tower.

Next, Lin Xuan prepared to leave. He needed to return to the Sun Alchemy Alliance to obtain the Fire Dragon Jade. However, he was stopped on the way.

A man blocked his path and said, "My Young Tower Master requests your presence."

Lin Xuan initially wanted to ignore him, but the man was persistent. Having no other choice, Lin Xuan followed him to meet the Young Tower Master. The Young Tower Master’s name was Ouyang Aotian.

When he saw Lin Xuan, he smiled and said, "Young Master Lin, please have a seat."

Lin Xuan sat down and asked, "Why did you wish to see me, Young Tower Master?"

Ouyang Aotian waved his hand, dismissing his subordinate. He then closed the door, turned, and said, "I have a matter to discuss with you, Young Master Lin."

"What is it?"

"I ask that you transfer the Anomalous Fire in your possession to me. I can trade other treasures for it. Whatever you desire, I can provide: Treasures of Heaven and Earth, Divine Weapons, status, beautiful women—anything you want, I can give you."

"You want my Anomalous Fire?" Lin Xuan was momentarily startled upon hearing this. This guy is truly delusional.

He stood up and said indifferently, "I’m sorry, but I won’t be making that trade."

After speaking, Lin Xuan prepared to leave.

Ouyang Aotian sneered, "Kid, don’t reject a toast only to drink a forfeit. You’d better accept my request. Otherwise, don’t blame me for what happens next."

Lin Xuan laughed. "What happens next? And how impolite would you be?"

Ouyang Aotian snorted coldly. "If you don’t hand over the Anomalous Fire today, you can forget about leaving."

With that, he clapped his hands. The door opened, and the middle-aged man from before walked in again. He was a seven-star Grandmaster, and he exuded a terrifying aura as his cold gaze fixed on Lin Xuan.

Ouyang Aotian said coldly, "Hand it over obediently now, and I’ll still trade treasures with you. But if you anger me, I’ll have my men suppress you and take the Anomalous Fire by force. At that point, you’ll get nothing. So, kid, hand over the Anomalous Fire."