The Martial Emperor with Dragon Blood

Chapter 1354 - 1355: Increased Difficulty

Ye Mo stood there, still not beginning to refine. Indeed, it was challenging for him to use this Pill Furnace to refine the Heavenly Spirit Resurrection Pill, and even just refine one. He had no confidence.

"I have something to say!"

Ye Mo extended a hand and said flatly, "Esteemed judges, I have an opinion!"

"What trick is this Ye Mo trying to pull?"

Dan Dongfeng frowned.

"Let’s see what he wants to do?"

Pill Saint said.

"Yes!"

Dan Dongfeng nodded and immediately sent a message out, "What is your opinion?"

"Logically speaking, I should follow the rules of the competition. However, I have a personal quirk, and am accustomed to using my own Pill Furnace. Using someone else’s furnace is uncomfortable for me. I want to use my own furnace for refining."

Ye Mo said lightly.

"No, all contestants use the uniform furnaces provided by the Dan Clan for refining. Using your own furnace would be unfair to other contestants."

Dan Dongfeng responded firmly.

"I can reduce the purity of the elixir I refine by five percent."

As soon as Ye Mo said this, it instantly caused an uproar. A five percent difference in purity is huge. To know, these contestants are very powerful, capable of achieving above eighty-five percent purity. This means, for a chance to win, Ye Mo must refine the Heavenly Spirit Resurrection Pill with markings.

Ye Mo’s pursuit of the championship became even more challenging.

"Where does this Ye Mo get such confidence?"

The elders of the Dan Clan in the void also showed a shocked expression. Even Pill Saint couldn’t ensure a win with a five percent purity deduction.

However, the elixirs prepared for the competition by Pill Saint’s successor and Dan Chenzi had already reached a purity of ninety-five percent. No matter how strong Ye Mo is, he cannot win.

"Very well, after some discussion, the judges agreed to your proposal, but the purity of your refined elixir must be reduced by five percent."

An elderly voice echoed in the space, immediately invigorating Ye Mo. Being able to use the Terrestrial Fiend Furnace, he was absolutely certain of refining the Heavenly Spirit Resurrection Pill.

Ye Mo waved grandly, and the Pill Furnace in front of him drifted out. With a flash, he took out the Terrestrial Fiend Furnace and placed it on the plaza with a resounding boom.

"Now, I will astonish everyone and show them what a Supreme Heavenly Spirit Resurrection Pill is. This elixir will revive Li Mengli and secure my victory."

Ye Mo’s mind was stirred, and he began refining steadily.

His technique, still very raw, yet did not affect his success rate.

In the arena, time passed by the second.

While Ye Mo was tensely refining, other contestants also refined their skilled elixirs but did not reveal them, merely waiting patiently.

Ye Mo glanced around, noticing that the other nine had finished refining, yet he continued steadily, slowly controlling the Tomb Dragon Power, his mental strength locked onto the reactions inside the Pill Furnace.

At this moment, inside the Pill Furnace, the materials had all turned into potion, under the catalysis and control of Tomb Dragon Power, slowly merging to form the elixir.

"There are seven breaths left until the end of the contest."

At this point, Dan Dongfeng began the countdown. The time of an incense stick was almost over.

At this time, almost everyone focused on Ye Mo. Many alchemists could see that Ye Mo’s techniques were very raw, inferior even to theirs, yet he could challenge the successors of the Pill Demon, which seemed unbelievable.

"This guy’s technique is exactly like a beginner. I really don’t know how he made it to the finals."

"Maybe he was just lucky every time, facing very weak opponents."

Several contestants began to discuss amongst themselves.

Now, everyone’s heart was silently counting down, as if each heartbeat was a breath.

"Three, two, one!"

Then, at this moment, a surge sounded from the Terrestrial Fiend Furnace, echoing simultaneously.

Refining complete!

"The competition time is over, please ten contestants step away from the Pill Furnace."

With a voice descending, Dan Dongfeng descended from the sky, landing between the ten participants and the furnaces.

At this time, everyone held their breath, waiting for the competition results.

"Open the furnace of Pill Saint’s successor!"

Dan Dongfeng said, and a man dressed as a pill powder servant slowly stepped forward, opened the furnace, and immediately an elixir flew out from the Pill Furnace, with clear markings and emitting brilliant luster. The emergence of this elixir attracted everyone’s gaze.

Even other contestants showed shock seeing the elixir floating in the air.

"It’s the Purple Frost Netherfire Pill, judging by its luster and markings, the purity should be ninety-five percent."

Several contestants immediately recognized that this Purple Frost Netherfire Pill had a purity of ninety-five percent.

"Truly worthy as a successor of Pill Saint, able to refine the ninth-grade Purple Frost Netherfire Pill to such a degree, it seems there’s no doubt he will win the Alchemy Championship."

"We must find a way to recruit Pill Saint’s successor to serve the Dead Soul Royal Family."

Pill Saint’s successor refined the Purple Frost Netherfire Pill, triggering excitement throughout the arena, as no one expected the Alchemy Contest would feature elixirs with ninety-five percent purity. In the previous contest, no elixir with markings appeared.

"Next, open the furnace of Dan Chenzi!"

The pill powder servant lifted the lid of Dan Chenzi’s furnace again, another eye-catching elixir emerged—the Innate Divine Cloud Pill, with its purity level matching that of the Purple Frost Netherfire Pill. Both elixirs floated in the void, radiating brilliance.

"Another elixir with ninety-five percent purity, and the refining difficulty of both elixirs is similar; perhaps this time, the championship battle has suspense."

"Having come all the way to Dan City for this Alchemy Contest, it’s truly worthwhile."

"Indeed, it’s so surprising to see elixirs with ninety-five percent purity."

Pill Saint’s successor and Dan Chenzi’s expressions remained unchanged. They were well aware of this inside maneuver; the aim was explicit, first ensuring they clinch the Alchemy Contest championship, and second boosting their alchemy techniques, letting the world know they can refine ninety-five percent purity elixirs.

After the competition, both the Dead Soul Royal Family and the Wraith Clan would extend olive branches, elevating the status of the Dan Clan, directly seizing control of the entire alchemy realm.

The elixirs from the other furnaces, though impressive, none reached the standard of elixirs with markings. The best elixir, refined by Li Duanmu, achieved eighty-nine percent purity.

"There’s still Ye Mo’s elixir!"

"Ye Mo refined the Heavenly Spirit Resurrection Pill, which is very difficult, and purity is hard to ensure. Additionally, with his five percent purity reduction promise, it’s almost impossible to rank in the top three."

Some elderly grandmasters of alchemy whispered amongst themselves.