Chapter 264: I'll Just Compensate You! (Sixth Update)

Only five people had chosen the "Superior" medicinal formula.

Now, the first person to attempt pill formation had failed directly, leaving only four people remaining!

Crucially, he had consumed too much power previously; even if there were a second set of medicinal ingredients beside him, he no longer had the surplus energy to attempt it.

Thus, his opportunity was completely gone!

Like those who had failed and been eliminated before him, he would be unable to obtain a final ranking.

The result was brutal, but there was nothing to be done about it.

One had to be prepared for such an outcome from the moment they chose "Superior."

Cheng Lixue's expression turned somewhat unsightly.

Of the five people on the field, two were from their Nanfeng Academy, two were from Taiyan Academy, and only one was from Tianlu Academy.

They originally held a slight advantage, but with this turn of events, they were now like Tianlu Academy—left with only a single seedling.

And more importantly, there was no telling if that seedling would even succeed!

An irrepressible sense of smugness filled Mo Cang's eyes.

"See, what did I tell you before? In the matter of alchemy, the worst thing one can have is this mindset of rushing for quick success! Without a steady temperament, success is simply impossible in the end! Of course, the most important things are still talent and strength!"

"Enough! Wait until someone from your academy actually forms a pill before you say such things!"

Cheng Lixue interrupted him irritably.

Mo Cang gave a snorting laugh but did not argue with him.

Once the results were out, we shall see whose face gets slapped!

Elder Feng Yi did not say much to the two of them, merely watching the students competing on the field with a gentle smile.

In any case, at this year's Qingjiao Assembly, Tianlu Academy alone had claimed two of the three first-place spots. Even if they didn't take the top prize in this Divine Physician competition, it wouldn't matter.

Chu Liuyue's previous outstanding performance had already relieved a great deal of his pressure!

The youth did not attempt further and left the field with a face full of frustration.

Situ Xingchen merely cast a faint glance at him with her peripheral vision before withdrawing her gaze.

Now, her opponents were reduced to only three!

"Brother Zhongyan, half the time has passed. It won't be long before this final round ends. It seems Elder Ye does not intend to come?"

Cheng Han asked intentionally.

Sun Zhongyan frowned.

On the first day, he had already told Cheng Han that Elder Ye was currently in seclusion; why was he still asking?

"My Martial Uncle has always been free-spirited and casual. For many years, he has only ever had an interest in alchemy. Everyone should know this, right?"

Cheng Han laughed heartily.

"Brother Zhongyan, do not misunderstand. I merely feel it is a bit of a pity!"

Sun Zhongyan had an intuition that nothing good would come out of his mouth, so he remained silent.

But Cheng Han was full of confidence today, determined to hold his head high, so he naturally would not stop there.

"On one hand, I have always held Elder Ye in high respect, but having only seen him a handful of times over the years is a regret. On the other hand, Elder Ye is immensely powerful and his alchemy is peerless, yet to this day, no one has inherited his mantle. Is that not an extreme tragedy?"

He narrowed his eyes, as if reminiscing about something.

"Ten years ago, I made an agreement with Elder Ye that once I had a disciple, we would surely have them spar. But now..."

Sun Zhongyan sneered.

An agreement?

It was nothing more than a joke!

Ten years ago, Cheng Han had broken through to become a Level 5 Divine Physician.

Thinking he was strong enough, he had specifically come to Tianlu Academy to challenge Elder Ye.

At that time, Elder Ye had been famous for a long time; let alone the Yaochen Kingdom, even the surrounding empires had no one who could rival him.

Cheng Han had arrived full of confidence, only to suffer a crushing defeat and slink back in disgrace.

The so-called "agreement" regarding a spar between disciples was nothing more than the excuse he had used to save face back then!

And now he had the nerve to bring it up?

Cheng Han was feeling very smug in his heart.

Ye Zhiting was indeed formidable in the field of Divine Physicianship.

Even now, he knew that he himself was likely no match for Ye Zhiting.

However—Ye Zhiting had never taken a disciple!

Today, in the Imperial Capital of the Yaochen Kingdom, as long as Xingchen secured first place in the Qingjiao Assembly and trampled those people underfoot, it would, in a sense, be his way of winning a battle back!

"Who says Martial Uncle has no disciple?"

Sun Zhongyan interrupted Cheng Han, smiling with effortless calm.

Cheng Han froze.

"Oh? Elder Ye took a disciple? How is it that I haven't heard a word about this? Could it be one of the competitors on the field?"

As he spoke, he quickly scanned the competition area.

The only one from Tianlu Academy who had chosen "Superior"—he remembered that person seemed to be the disciple of another Divine Physician...

As for the others, their level was inferior, and so far, none had shown any exceptional talent.

Since when had Ye Zhiting's judgment become so poor?

Sun Zhongyan remained composed

"Martial Uncle's disciple is not competing today."

Cheng Han became even more suspicious and let out a strange laugh.

"Why is that? Does Elder Ye's disciple look down on this Qingjiao Assembly? Or... do they simply lack the qualification to compete?"

To be eligible to register for the Divine Physician competition, one had to be at least a Level 2 Divine Physician.

Sun Zhongyan laughed out of sheer anger.

Did this Cheng Han truly think he was something special just because he had taken in a Situ Xingchen?

If he knew that Martial Uncle's disciple was actually Chu Liuyue, who had won the first two rounds of the competition, he truly had no idea what kind of expression he would make!

"That—is not something for Brother Cheng Han to worry about."

Cheng Han gave a hollow laugh, but his heart grew even more triumphant.

If they truly had talent, why wouldn't they compete?

They most likely weren't qualified!

Listening to the two of them engage in their verbal sparring, amidst the surging undercurrents, Chu Liuyue couldn't help but curl her lips slightly.

Cheng Han was being overly confident.

Situ Xingchen had some talent in Divine Physicianship, but only to a certain extent.

She might be considered top-tier here, but if she went to the Tianling Empire, she wouldn't even be worth looking at.

Just then, Situ Xingchen also began her attempt at pill formation!

*Buzz, buzz!*

The commotion from her pill formation was clearly stronger than that of the previous youth!

Chu Liuyue's eyelids lifted slightly.

Within the flames of the medicinal tripod in front of Situ Xingchen, the silhouette of a pill was gradually appearing!

A stir went through the crowd!

Situ Xingchen's eyes were fixed intently, her heart hanging by a thread.

*Just stay steady—just get through this final hurdle!*

The process of pill formation was extremely taxing on one's strength; in just a short moment, her face turned somewhat pale.

The flames within the tripod seemed a bit unstable, yet they continued to burn, flickering precariously.

Suddenly!

Chu Liuyue's gaze sharpened!

A familiar, dangerous aura suddenly wafted over!

In the next instant, she rose abruptly and charged toward the competition field!

Her speed was incredibly fast, reaching the edge in the blink of an eye!

"Liuyue, what are you doing?"

Seeing Chu Liuyue's sudden appearance, everyone was startled, but they had no time to stop her!

With a flick of her wrist, Chu Liuyue sent a dagger flying!

*Clang!*

The dagger plunged deeply into the medicinal tripod in front of a youth! The powerful impact flipped it over directly!

Situ Xingchen was not far away; seeing Chu Liuyue rush over, her heart skipped a beat, and she lost control of the flames within the tripod!

*Boom!*

With the loss of control, the flames within the tripod erupted violently!

The pill that had already begun to take shape shattered with a bang!

Situ Xingchen froze for a moment before finally losing her composure

"Chu Liuyue! What are you doing!?"

Chu Liuyue ignored her and strode quickly toward that youth!

Just now, in his hand—

"Chu Liuyue!"

Situ Xingchen suddenly erupted, quickly blocking Chu Liuyue's path, and shouted sternly

"The competition is ongoing, and I am on the verge of forming my pill, yet you suddenly barge in and destroy my pill! Just what do you intend to do!?"

Chu Liuyue gave her a cold look

"You'd better not stop me right now. As for your destroyed pill, I'll compensate you!"