“He possesses azure flame?” Gazed at the surging azure flame in Xioayan’s hand, people on the stands around cried out one by one with amazement mixed in their voices. Although many were not herbalists, they understood the basic rule – fire never combines with any other; yet Xioayan challenged their cognition with his sheer act.
For alchemists, the miracle he created appeared even more astonishing on the battleground. In the knowledge of refining, no other profession understands the impossible as they did; when multiple burning flames come forth from a single person, this defiance of nature could unleash devastating heat threatening to evaporate its master.
Compared to the audience watching outside, faces of all experienced herbalists on battleground were stunned beyond words – it was clear; the green flames emanating from Xioayan far overpower previous violet ones.
“A secret card indeed.” The young princess murmured while her lustrous eyes twinkled as she eyed the azure flames in Xioayan’s hand.
“That surely is a rare magical fire known as foreign flame…Didn’t expect a genuine existence actually…”柳翎 whispered his realizations in his heart while gulping in the thick, flaming air around.
“Hold on…Is this…foreign flame?” Elderman Fatma widened his astonished eyes as his mind raced to decipher the elegant dancing flames, the famed alchemist of the region; he could not hide it from his tone of surprise and disbelief in quiet astonishment.
“Hah hah hah. I already spoke not to underestimate that man, for hidden within, he holds secrets far beyond expectations!” The old hermit elder海波东 chuckled gleefully at Elderman’s bewildered expression.
“Fearless beyond his kind…” The respected alchemist and seasoned斗皇 elder迦长老 was similarly flabbergasted, his knowledge deep enough to recognize that only natural wonders possessed such destructive capabilities.
Recalling memories of fierce battles from past decades fought against foreign-fire wielding opponents – while the adversary’s powers were much weaker, their uncontainable blaze tested his full limits.
Fatma inhaled, his steady breathing steadying as eyes locked upon Xioayan’s shadow, lips breaking to form reassuring smile while he thought within:
“The contender still won’t find obtaining the crown simple…not yet.”
As a gentle breeze flowed,妖妃雅妃 chewed her lip gently, thoughts tangled in bewilderment over the meteoric evolution of this once inexperience youth; how did two years alter him entirely into someone defying the斗皇 elder ranks so astonishingly?
“Could it have come from her? “Her gaze slid toward 纳兰 Yan-ran nearby, a whisper escaping her.
“Indeed…Now I see why my great-grandfather placed faith in him, with hidden potential such like this”，a murmurs passed 夭夜 lips, long beautiful legs shifting under as her expression warmed to one of understanding admiration for the one youth capable now of equaling mysterious gray-cloaked challenger.
With all eyes focused, Xioayan stood untroubled in the external gaze, focused instead on the alchemy vessel at hand where his violet flame faded into elegant green ones that now filled its furnace.
Flicking his fingers across stones, the ingredients disappeared within the fiery vessel; though one last piece, the‘厚土芝’, remained omitted upon final inspection, he found in analysis that this seemingly vital element was wholly redundant.
Such doubts in tradition required tremendous inner confidence and courage – countless seasoned alchemists would rather believe that their failure stemmed from technique over the formula itself. Only through such conviction and strength could any truly thrive amid competition.
And thus with time as a dwindling currency, only two competitors stood out: Xioayan, battling side-by-side with grey-cloack’d mystery. Other contenders were relegated spectators like小公主或柳翎 in their seats.
Across the battlefield’s square space, only dual furnace embers pulsed while gazers switched back and forth. Meanwhile, amidst focused scrutiny, competitors hurried – refining their materials relentlessly with utmost precision and care.
While most required hands’ contact with alchemy furnaces, Xioayan’s mastery of 地心 Flame allowed detachment, permitting full manipulation even at a distance – dancing fingers conjuring flames from afar.
Gracefully, his technique surpassed others – no one performed refinement more elegantly or magnetically than him during such alchemy arts.
“C’mon…just a hair quicker…”, urged 小王, desperate internally as patriotic determination surged within to see foreign alchemically-influenced competitors fail.
“That gray-clad rival refines much too quickly; While his flames seem weaker than Rock Hawk’s, each stroke feels precise – not a single second is wasted in the process. On the front line, Rock Hawk appears challenged; yet so long as his flame remains an anomaly, he’ll remain competitive. Push a little harder, victory may yet be attainable!”
Clenching jaws tightly in scrutiny, elder clan representative柳翎 observed both participants closely with mixed concern. Though typically reserved of his nature and spirit, his instincts screamed national pride – allowing that grey shadow champion victory at 加玛大会 would spell national embarrassment to competitors.
And so, amid dual pulses of flame, thunder echoed as palm met stone in simultaneous acts, releasing the fruits harvested via ardent alchemy processes. With elegant motion akin to an art, emerald tendrils surged forward – merging with awaiting玉器 as components coalesced.
As materials cooled, eyes met briefly over opposing furnaces.
“I win…” The grey-clad smug retorted, smirking with apparent gloating.
Unfazed, Xioayan’s eyes hardened as sleeves flared to collect all eight bottles with practiced ease. In unbroken motion, ingredients flew forth into the great furnace once more – greenish flames roaring anew as transformation began. Just moments prior; however, the grey youth had preemptive initiative in casting his harvested materials.
Now two crucibles crackled, alchemical reactions stirring the eight components in their final stages toward transmutation. Watching on, Elderman Fatma sighed wistfully while observing their mere few-second margin between completion.
Dismissing gray-hooded disturbances, the spectacle proved electrifying, capturing spectators’ attention.
“Senior master?” Turning with renewed anticipation etched across his face, eager sea-blue eyed elder elder波东 questioned the elder master’s verdict eagerly after the spectacle.
“I truly cannot say! While ‘岩枭’ holds superior elemental advantages through mysterious flames, this ‘strange one’ surpasses in expertise through agelessness mastery. Their abilities balance out—making the outcome unpredictable!”
“That young contender certainly puts pressure onto opponents…”
“Though he’s unlikely to fall… even with diminished spiritual strength. Remembering he once reached six-tier refinement capability… could a champion slip from such heights suddenly?” Elder波东 mused skeptically under breath amidst mounting anxiety and wonder. Back inside the alchemical square…
Focused and motionless, both opponents kept watchful eyes fixed intently as flames danced with wild rhythm between dual furnace altars – faces reflected in orange-yellow and jade hues as they approached culmination.
“Just one more bit, push hard…” Clasping delicate white hands tight within her lap Princess murmured anxiously, watching both furnace’s transformations progress through keen eyes that gleamed recognition at approaching thresholds: preliminary signs of formation within two cauldrons.
As aromas waft into the crowd, sharp alchemical sensibilities stirred those attune like柳翎. Hearts pounded like war drums amidst onlookers breathless with eager anticipation…
“He nears it…”
Elderman Fatma clenched bared fists upon balcony rail.
“Close chase though… opponent trails swiftly behind…”
Flame dancing deep within，萧炎 observed silently. Black iris glowing emerald in the fiery reflection where within swivelled round a nascent orb steadily taking shape – a nascent丹成型. As he analyzed the situation carefully, realization struck!
With one decisive motion—clutch fist striking the alchemical altar resoundingly—released the premature丹into the world amidst a fiery eruption. Gasps rippling around as the unready elixir burst forth.
“This is reckless!!! You can’t prematurely disrupt an immature丹post-alchemy phase!” Elderman Fatma exploded, the wooden balcony shivering under the force as disbelief gripped all present—including little公主以及柳翎 whose shocked whispers escaped lips still tingling at audacity.
Ignoring stares, the youth propelled his leap forward. His hand snaked forth, catching the fledgling丹amid flame before him. No sooner did palm claim its prize then a fresh fiery burst swelled from his center—bolstering structure as final stabilization settled into firm form!
Touching ground gracefully，萧炎弹指轻击.
丹transform seamlessly into light-speed arcs arcing forward into玉flasks; then, green light blindingly flamed in his basin, victorious.
“He’s insane!!!”
Gray-clad’s sneer faltered shockingly as his visage contorted to pure lividness at his opponent’s recklessness — a gamble nearly doomed; yet fortune favored madness that night.
Fury exploded – a palm smashed玉vessels to powdered crystals; After long tense pause — a resounding second alchemical culmination followed — but his momentous delay clocked full minute beyond competitor.
Silence reigned… before erupting like wildfire!
Roars of approval shook the arena as joyous cries and ecstatic cheers reverberated through the amphitheater, shaking stands with seismic impact akin of thunder rolling overhead.
Holding玉flask, Xioayan drew a steady intake of air—raising eyes upwards with faint smile breaking upon previously stoic lips.
“Bravo, youngster. Bravo!” Elderman Fatma cheered aloud from dais.
“Madman… but… such a bold, audacity…”.小王与柳翎 exchanged relieved glances after moment.
“But it wasn’t a mere gamble… he only dares this due to confidence. In such moments — intuition and faith must align for such action!” Observing calm composure,优雅气质 displayed as triumph celebrated, 营嫣喃 murmured admiration. Even while second challenge, the spectacle outstripped past finales.
“Congratulations Xue先生… Just… please restraint from repeating these wild feats… please…”小王 sighed with half-hearted chastisement laced affection.
“You’ve been formidable… Yet final round, no restraint from me as well……” 柳翎 shrugged slightly with now-friendlier expressions forming subtly.
Smiling silently without responding directly,Xiaoyan turned eyes back toward darkened countenance gray silhouette. With casual thumb gesture subtly signaling superiority, quiet pride revealed — young arrogance flickering for rare instant beneath collected demeanor.
Returning fiery glare towards arrogant dismissal, pale youth’s lips formed whispered threats: “Don’t celebrate so early! In the final challenge… we resume again, but this time with unshrouded potential!”
Without reply, unfazed, Xioayan simply let hands gesture lazily; as he turned gaze away from that gray-wearing challenger.
Meanwhile he caught sight of lingering厚土芝 ingredient carelessly scattered upon table – with nonchalance he flicked discard the plant entirely.
As fellow herbalists registered the act – comprehension spread in waves: enlightenment struck! Eyes gleammed suddenly alight—grateful gazes shifted respectfully while hastening final attempts frantically.
Watching ensuing scramble unfold, Xiaoyan shrugged while adjusting supplies casually. As sand timer drained to end on massive walls; finishing touches upon final potions were up to the remaining participants. His task had concluded already.
With each passing second… cheers receded into background hush gradually; crowd now turning attentions toward scattered remaining participants… albeit amidst focused gazed — many a younger female gaze flits over that humble silhouette hunched casually at work; suddenly perceiving allure exuded through past feats eclipsed visage’s disguise—transforming humble countenance into newfound beauty admired afar with fluttering hearts.
A half cycle later both小公主与柳翎’s玉flask’s emerald luminescence blazed success—meeting glances shared mutual relief and sighs of relief followed before more scattered lights of success lit up amidst remaining candidates.
Unfortunately due to limited proximity, only select few nearby benefited from subtle hint dropped previously by Xiaoyan – most distant contestants remained baffled — unable to identify fundamental flaw — and compounded with added complication introduced unwittingly through厚土芝component. Failure followed inevitably without question…
Even discounting said variable, the风行灵药 remained formidable three-tier丹recipe challenging many competitors regardless background level — those only borderline two-tier capability fumbling through success rates barely surviving at only handfuls while even recent thre-tier ranks fell short due inattention leading their downfall repeatedly.
Under brutal criteria, contenders rapidly dwindled numbers dwindling swiftly from original thousand strong to barely three hundred remained standing amidst field.
As sands completely settled final countdown, remaining standing figures barely numbered over one-hundred amidst countless others eliminated completely during rigorous evaluation process across two preceding rounds.
As Eldermaster Fatma’s jovial laughter rippled over arena — signaling end of rounds for this day, only then did Xiaoyian raise gaze back meeting eyes twinkling with approving smiles from VIP seats high above.
After evaluation processes where异fire holders inevitably claimed dominant first places followed suit with ranking second being gray-clad youth then小王, followed柳翎, among various thre-tier level competitors with adequate mastery.
At conclusion, as night skies emerged gradually cloaking day’s intensity into twilight serenity under soft luminous gaze of moonlight shimmering across capital’s sprawling illumination.
“My dear contenders of today!” Elder spoke cheerfully as hush reigned. “Take a moment respite. Tomorrow will arrive as the most crucial decisive challenge yet – thus contenders must ensure complete preparedness for the ultimate final trial lest regrets haunting eternally.”
Hearing Elder’s final decree bringing rounds closure for this day; relieved collective sigh escaped exhausted crowd; both mental exhaustion as well as physical strain took heavy toll even Xiaoyian nodded slightly in agreement with fellow exhausted participants.
Pack alchemy pot securely within ring-space container; Xiaoyian lifted eyes noticing how gray-cloth’s departure occurred immediately at Elder Fatmas speech concluding. Even as exiting – gray-clad opponent shot chilling glares one last time back before slipping into darkness beyond arena boundary.
As Xiaoyian followed slowly; he passed through gathering crowd heading for egress point. Fresh night breeze met face outside the battleground. He inhaled deeply; easing the built stress away, though noticed adoration-filled feminine gazes lingering curiously on him amidst crowd streaming forward.
As smile formed upon realization he shook head slightly at fickle adoration… before familiar sweet melody chimed out behind him, beckoning with soft tones:
“Mr.Xue congratulations…” He turned spotting incoming procession. Leading was三位 beauty —纳嫣喃，妖妃，以及夭夜 followed slightly behind elder纳杰 alongside small chitchat circles.
“Yen-Ran, was only good fortune…” Modest reply rolled naturally from tongue as he greeted warmly.
Smile returned knowingly from Yan-Ran; she had grown accustomed to hearing his humble retorts during encounters these last months.
“Young princess 夭夜 invites you tonight’s grand feast with公主,柳翎 and 小公主 celebrating today’s victory…” She gestured warmly between the gathered beauties standing beside her while elaborating. Each was known throughout capital beauty circles as radiant jewelries of their age standing alongside one another creating a dazzling array of allure drawing male onlookers en masse toward main exit.
Held pause at proposition; contemplations warring with exhaustion as he murmured sincerely apologetic refusal.
“Most humbling indeed your Princess grace invitation… Regretfully today stretched thoroughly, while final challenge awaits dawn bright – truly insufficient hours permit me joining… Heartfully accept your grace — and kindly take farewells now!”
Politeness observed through bow extended formally he departed hastily, stepping through crowd with purposeful stride; even as stunned females blinked at unexpected dismissal – vanishing within city thoroughfares completely.
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