Unrivaled Medicine God, page 503
“What are you looking at?! Could it be that what I said was wrong?” Gu Yue said irately.
“En, what you said was very right. Alright, since there’s nothing on, the two of you have a proper match with him then,” Ye Yuan said with a smile.
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“Quickly look! Gu Yue is having a pill battle with someone again! I wonder what kind of opponent he ran into this time is like? Will they give him a little trouble or not?”
“How is that possible? Alchemy Venerable Realm, it’s totally impossible for someone to be his match. Otherwise, how can he possibly win 3420 matches in a row?”
“Makes sense! Gu Yue this brat is a little cocky, but his strength really is formidable! Continuing to develop with this trend, he might really be able to break Ji Qingyun’s record!”
Gu Yue and Xiao Ruyan’s pill battle immediately drew a large group of people’s attention.
Just as Gu Yue said, his fame in Cloudmarsh City was really huge. Having 3400 over matches of consecutive wins was also not bragging.
Virtually every time he had a pill battle, it would be a full house.
Gu Yue’s personality enjoyed this sort of ‘a myriad of stars surrounding the moon treatment’ most of all.
Xiao Ruyan was still somewhat not confident. After all, the opportunities she had to really compete with someone were too few.
Although she knew that Ye Yuan was very incredible, she was uncertain whether she really learned the quintessence of Ye Yuan’s pill refinement or not.
When at the Crimson Afterglow Holy Land, Xiao Ruyan had once made a move to lecture a bunch of Alchemy Ancestors before. But at that time, it was just competing in fire control.
While pill battles were a one-time comprehensive test towards alchemy skills. It was completely different from controlling fire.
Furthermore, her opponent was also so powerful!
Gu Yue saw through Xiao Ruyan’s uncertainty and said smilingly, “Beauty, don’t need to worry. Becoming Dao companions with me, I’ll impart to you the quintessence of alchemy skills.”
Xiao Ruyan’s face turned black, and she said in a solemn voice, “Don’t come out and make a spectacle of yourself with your middling skills! When this young lady beats you down, you’ll kneel and beg me to take you in as a disciple then!”
The agreement between them, if Gu Yue won, Xiao Ruyan would become Dao companions with him. If Xiao Ruyan won, Gu Yue would kneel and call out master three times.
Cloudmarsh City’s pill battles were hosted by the City Lord Manor. The pill battles between Alchemy Venerables would be presided over by initial-rank Alchemy Emperors.
An Alchemy Emperor came onto the stage and slowly said, “According to the two of your agreement, the medicinal pill that your pill battle chose is the Emerald Sea Truewater Pill. This pill is a water-attribute high-grade Tier 8 medicinal pill. The one with the better grade wins. Begin now!”
This Emerald Sea Truewater Pill’s refining difficulty was rather high. Ordinary Alchemy Venerable experts could not refine it at all. But to Gu Yue, this was not too difficult of a matter.
With his strength, refining the Emerald Sea Truewater Pill, there was an 80% assurance to refine a high-grade one.
If his luck was good, he could even refine a transcendent grade!
While Xiao Ruyan was merely middle-rank Alchemy Venerable. Even if her strength was any more heaven-defying, being able to refine a complete medicinal pill was already pretty good.
This pill battle was a competition that was impossible to lose to Gu Yue.
He had the intention of showing off as well. After extracting and refining the medicinal embryo, Gu Yue separated his two palms. One hand brought out a fire dragon while the other hand brought out a fire tiger.
A dragon and tiger began raising the temperature of the medicinal cauldron under his guidance.
“Tiger Crouching, Dragon Coiling! This is an extremely profound fire-controlling art! Gu Yue actually used it effortlessly! His 3000 over matches of consecutive victories were indeed not by a fluke!”
“You look at that lass, what fire-controlling art is that? Hahaha, does she think that she’s lighting a fire to cook a meal? That sort of inferior fire-controlling art, she’s sure that it can refine medicinal pills?”
But the two people who entered a pill refining state already could not hear the comments of outsiders.
One should not look at how Gu Yue was haughty. His alchemy skills were absolutely not undeserved reputation. Ordinary alchemy venerables were really not enough to look at.
When Ao Qian saw Xiao Ruyan’s level of fire-controlling art, he also could not quite look on anymore and could not resist saying, “Milord, Ruyan that little lass looks like she’s still rather nervous. This kind of fire-controlling skill, how can it win the other party? Milord, although your Alchemy Dao is godlike, she’s not you after all!”
But Ye Yuan said without a care, “Old Ao, no need to be anxious. Keep watching, and you’ll know. Ruyan this lass can still keep her cool at crucial moments.”
Ao Qian and the rest could not help being speechless. Already nervous until she could not control fire, she could still keep her cool?
Which eye saw through that she was keeping her cool?
Right at this time, waves of exclamations suddenly emitted from the crowd.
“Quickly look at that lass’s medicinal cauldron! This … How is this possible?”
“Glittering and crystal clear! The medicinal cauldron actually became glittering and crystal clear!
“This … The fire-controlling art that this lass used, could it be that legendary Silent Offering? This was the fire-controlling art that Lord Qingyun Zi used when competing in alchemy back then!”
“Back then, Lord Qingyunzi relied on this extremely unsightly fire-controlling art and astounded countless people, making countless geniuses yield in admiration! Didn’t think that after a time interval of 300 years, this Silent Offering fire-controlling art actually appeared once more!”
For the sake of impartiality, the medicinal cauldrons that both parties used were only the most ordinary Tier 8 medicinal cauldrons.
The requirements that this kind of ordinary Tier 8 medicinal cauldrons had towards fire-controlling art was exceedingly high.
A moment of carelessness would affect the whole medicinal pill’s refinement.
While at this time, Xiao Ruyan’s medicinal cauldron became glittering and crystal clear, akin to a glazed tile. This was the sign of receiving extremely uniform heat distribution.
Only when the fire-controlling art reached an exceedingly high level could one affect the medicinal cauldron to such an extent.
But just earlier, everyone was still mocking Xiao Ruyan’s fire control like it was starting a fire to cook a meal.
Such a scene was extremely similar to 300 years ago.
Only when everyone came back to their senses did they recall the scene of Lord Qingyun Zi rampaging in all four directions in Cloudmarsh City 300 years ago.
The fire-controlling art was precisely Silent Offering.
Just as everyone had their breath taken away, Ye Yuan shook his head and said, “Still lacking some skill level. Just barely managed to smelt the medicinal cauldron to become glittering and crystal clear. Looks like the pill refinement this time is also just superior-grade. Ren Dong, when your senior apprentice sister comes back, tell her that Silent Offering still needs to practice an additional 50 thousand times.”
Ren Dong’s expression was calm as he said with a nod, “Yes, Master!”
Ao Qian and the rest exchanged glances, thinking to themselves that this master was also a little too terrifying, right?
You were the number one person in 100 thousand years, but others were not! This already aroused everybody’s cries of exclamation, but you made her practice an additional 50 thousand times when she comes back …
Was there teaching disciples like this?
But in reality, Ye Yuan taught disciples just like this!
In Ye Yuan’s view, refining pills never had shortcuts to talk about. Without millions upon millions of repetitive dreary training, it was completely impossible to truly attain a higher level.
Don’t look at how Xiao Ruyan and Ren Dong normally behaved in a cheeky and boisterous manner.
The hardships that they suffered in these dozen over years, only Ye Yuan himself knew.
Chapter 1031. Kowtow and Acknowledge as Master Then |
Next, entering the pill refining process, the two people each had their nerves wound up tightly.
The Emerald Sea Truewater Pill was not the average high-grade Tier 8 medicinal pill. It did not allow for them to have the slightest bit of carelessness.
But Gu Yue’s refining method was the same as his personality, very high-profile. While Xiao Ruyan’s refinement was methodically and unhurried.
Of course, this did not mean that Gu Yue was flashy without substance.
In truth, his alchemy skills were indeed very consummate. His Six Unity Heavenly Desolation Art was displayed flawlessly and actually already reached the realm of major accomplishment!
In contrast, Xiao Ruyan’s was a notch weaker in technique again. What she used was the Five Elements Heavenly Word Art.
Not all alchemists could train refinement techniques to the level of the Eight-Diagrams Wandering Dragon Secret Art.
To Alchemy Venerables, being able to cultivate the Six Unity Heavenly Desolation Art was already very impressive.
As for Xiao Ruyan, she still had not trained in the Six Unity Heavenly Desolation Art at present.
“Sigh, fire-controlling technique is just an aspect of refining pills. It was startling just now, but this match, it’s probably still Gu Yue who wins.”
“Yeah. This boy’s strength is too formidable! At a young age, he’s able to cultivate the Six Unity Heavenly Desolation Art to the realm of major accomplishment. In the same realm, how many people are his match?”
“That girl’s age is much younger than his. But her strength is indeed formidable too. It’s just a pity that who she ran into was Gu Yue.”
The surrounding alchemists were all people with rich experiences. They could practically discern the difference in superiority with one glance.
The sturdiness of Gu Yue’s foundation made many of the older generations all sweat profusely with embarrassment.
It was true that Xiao Ruyan was formidable, but she was still a little young in the end.
Ao Qian opened his mouth and was just about to say something. But seeing Ye Yuan’s relaxed expression, the words that reached the tip of his tongue was forced back down.
Ye Yuan said smilingly, “You guys don’t need to worry. This has only just begun! It doesn’t mean that the refining technique being high-level, the medicinal pills refined will definitely be good.”
Ao Qian was left speechless. He knew that Ye Yuan would say it like that.
But along with the progress of the refinement, Xiao Ruyan actually gradually entered an optimal state. The movements of her hands became faster and faster, and increasingly natural and smooth.
The many alchemists observing the battle by the side actually became rather infatuated from watching.
“Hiss … Legendary Realm! This lass actually cultivated the Five Elements Heavenly Word Art to the Legendary Realm!” someone cried out in shock among the crowd.
The gaze of that Alchemy Emperor expert presiding over the pill battle also became intent. He finally detected Xiao Ruyan’s transformation.
Regardless of what level of refinement technique, wanting to cultivate to the great circle of perfection was easy. But wanting to cultivate to the Legendary Realm was even harder than ascending to the heavens!
Furthermore, along with the increase in cultivation realm, after people had the ability to cultivate high-level refinement techniques, there would also not be anyone who would expend huge amounts of energy to go cultivate the Legendary Realm that could not be touched at all.
However, Xiao Ruyan did it!
Ao Qian finally heaved a sigh in relief when he saw Xiao Ruyan’s state. But his gaze looked towards Ye Yuan with endless shock.
The master was monstrous, the disciples taught were actually so freakish too!
Who knew that Ye Yuan shook his head again and said to Ren Dong, “Your Senior Apprentice Sister is too slow in entering the state! How many times have I told you guys, this Five Elements Heavenly Word Art, the most important is to balance the powers of the Five Elements. She actually used such a long time before finding the feeling! Tell her when she comes back, the Five Elements Heavenly Word Art also needs to train an additional 50 thousand times!”
Ao Qian nearly vomited out a mouthful of old blood. This master’s requirements … were also too stringent, right?
Although he did not know alchemy, he still knew about the Legendary Realm.
To be able to cultivate the Five Elements Heavenly Word Art to the Legendary Realm was already an unthinkable thing. But Ye Yuan actually still complained about her entering the state too slowly …
“Yes, Master!” Ren Dong was clearly already accustomed to this and did not feel that there was anything inappropriate.
Time slowly trickled by. The two people’s refinement also gradually entered a white-hot stage.
“Emerald Sea Truewater Pill, condense!” Gu Yue gave a loud cry. The medicinal pill finally formed.
Immediately after, Xiao Ruyan also cried out lightly, “Condense!”
Right on the heels, the two people virtually formed the pill at the same time!
“Beauty, how is it? Ready to be my women yet?” Gu Yue said with a smug smile.
Finishing refining, Xiao Ruyan still felt pretty good. But hearing Gu Yue’s words, her face turned cold again, and she said, “You’d better think about how to be this young lady’s disciple!”
“Heh heh, in Alchemy Venerable this realm, absolutely nobody is my match! Moreover, you’re even just a middle-rank Alchemy Venerable! Resign yourself to your fate!” Gu Yue said with a confident look.
While at this time, the surrounding people all had looks of anticipation. They all wanted to take a look at just who won this pill battle.
Although Gu Yue was strong, Xiao Ruyan had reached the Legendary Realm!
“Senior, open the furnace and examine the pill then!” Gu Yue said with a wide grin.
The Alchemy Emperor nodded his head, but took no notice of him. He went to Xiao Ruyan’s side rather impatiently.
“Open!”
The alchemy emperor pointed a finger. A medicinal pill flew out and landed in the container.
The Alchemy Emperor’s eyes lit up, and he said, “Indeed a superior-grade Emerald Sea Truewater Pill! A pity, a pity, if the medicinal cauldron was swapped for something a little better, it would definitely be a transcendent-grade medicinal pill!”
The Alchemy Emperor’s words made Gu Yue’s entire body tremble. The originally smug expression instantly turned stiff on his face.
Superior-grade medicinal pill? This … How was this possible?
His gaze involuntarily looked at his own medicinal cauldron and instantly became uncertain.
After that Alchemy Emperor sighed, he slowly came to Gu Yue’s side and retrieved the medicinal pill as he had done.
“High-grade Emerald Sea Truewater Pill! Looks pretty good, just a little bit more to reach superior-grade. A shame, it’s still lacking some level of skill! This match, Xiao Ruyan wins!” the Alchemy Emperor said sonorously.
Gu Yue’s face was ashen pale. Until now, he still did not dare to believe that this was real.
“Impossible! This is impossible! How can she possibly refine a superior-grade Emerald Sea Truewater Pill?”
The Alchemy Emperor knew Gu Yue and knew that this battle’s influence on him was probably tremendous. He sighed at once and said, “This lassie cultivated the Five Elements Heavenly Word Art to the Legendary Realm and refined a superior-grade medicinal pill. There are not many strange aspects. This match, you didn’t lose unjustly.”
“L-Legendary Realm?”
Gu Yue looked at Xiao Ruyan in disbelief. He could not tell no matter how he looked, how such a frail girl cultivated the Five Elements Heavenly Word Art to the Legendary Realm.
At this time, Xiao Ruyan finally let out a sigh in relief.
Gu Yue this fellow was arrogant, but his capabilities were really considerable. He actually almost refined a superior-grade medicinal pill.
But her gaze secretly sneaked a peek at Ye Yuan. She knew that her performance, Master was probably very unsatisfied.
She guessed correctly. It was just that at this time, she could not care about the punishment anymore either, but said to Gu Yue with a wide grin on her face, “How is it, Young Master Gu, kowtow and acknowledge as master then?”
Gu Yue froze. Only then did he recall the two people’s agreement.
This match, he was completely defeated!
According to the agreement, he had to kowtow to Xiao Ruyan and acknowledge her as his master in public!
Gu Yue revealed a look of struggle. He suddenly gritted his teeth and said, “This match, I’m willing to admit defeat! But to acknowledge you as my master, wait until after I have a match with him!”
Everyone followed his gaze and looked over, and discovered that the person he was pointing at was precisely Ren Dong!
Chapter 1032. Sticking On? |
Gu Yue’s face no longer had that look of arrogance from before. He used an entire half day’s time before barely managing to crawl out from the shadow of failure.
The so-called the higher you climb, the harder you fall, using it to describe Gu Yue was perfect.
But Gu Yue was indeed a talent as well. After half a day, he finally managed to recollect his mind and threw it into the face-off with Ren Dong.
His goal was very simple: from where he fell down, from where he would get up!
He wanted to regain confidence from Ren Dong. Otherwise, after today’s pill battles, he, a genius alchemist who formerly dazzled Cloudmarsh City, would probably fade into the crowd from here on.
