Chapter 210: Finals of the Conference Begins
Medusa felt Zi Yan's gaze, so she took the initiative to say before Zi Yan opened her mouth, "After some negotiations, the Snake People and the Gama Empire have reached an agreement." There was a hint of ease and relief in her voice.
Upon hearing the good news, Zi Yan's face immediately broke into a brilliant smile. She said to Medusa, "That's great, Sister Medusa. You don't have to worry so much in the future."
These words brightened the hearts of everyone present, and they finally understood the real reason behind Zi Yan's concern about this matter.
Medusa's eyes fell softly on Zi Yan. She gently rubbed Zi Yan's hair, with a hint of warmth in her voice: "Zi Yan, thank you..."
She thought to herself that she had been worried about the potential crisis facing the snake people before, and even when Zi Yan came to see her, she had no other thoughts.
Now that the agreement with the Gama Empire has been reached, I feel relieved. It's time to make up for the estrangement during this period and spend more good time with Zi Yan.
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As the morning light begins to appear, the holy city of Jama gradually wakes up from the tranquility of the night, and the hustle and bustle of the city begins to echo in every corner.
Xiao Ling once again stepped into the VIP seats of the Alchemist Conference and saw that except for the seats in the front row that were specially reserved for him, Xiao Yixiang and Qing Lin, all other seats were already occupied.
Originally, Xiao Ling planned to invite Zi Yan to attend, but Zi Yan expressed her wish to return to the Serpent Tribe with Medusa to help deal with some affairs. This shows that Zi Yan is not very interested in the upcoming conference.
After learning of her decision, Xiao Ling did not insist on the invitation, but simply gave them a few instructions, reminding them that they could always ask him for help if they needed it.
So, under the starlight last night, Zi Yan and Medusa quietly left the capital of Gama and embarked on the journey back to the holy city of the snake people.
When Xiao Ling and his companions stepped into the VIP seats, all eyes were cast on them and greetings were heard from the crowd.
Xiao Ling smiled and nodded in response, then casually sat down in the seat reserved for him.
Amid relaxed conversation, everyone took their seats. The atmosphere in the VIP seats was peaceful and tranquil, and it seemed that there was no worry about the upcoming third round of matches.
At the same time, the atmosphere in the competition square was extremely tense, as if the air was filled with the smell of gunpowder that was about to explode.
Yan Li, hiding his figure in a black robe, walked into the scene with two others. The alchemists of the Jia Ma Empire showed strange expressions, and there was a subtle hostility in their eyes, which showed that they were dissatisfied with Yan Li's previous arrogant attitude.
Yan Li's eyes swept around the venue, as if he was looking for something, but when his eyes passed over Liu Ling and Yao Yue, it was like passing through the air, leaving no trace.
However, when his gaze finally rested on Xiao Yan, it was like a hunter spotting his prey, with a hint of cunning and provocation in his eyes.
It was this young Xiao Yan who ruined his previous plan and made him lose the chance to win in the second round. Yan Li secretly swore in his heart that he would never admit that he would lose to such a young opponent.
He sneered with a hint of contempt and provocation, and said in a voice full of confidence and disdain: "Today, I will not give you any chance to surpass me! Your little tricks are nothing but a show of skill in front of me."
Facing Yan Li's naked provocation, Xiao Yan's face remained calm. He calmly retorted: "The defeated general will only bark like a stray dog. The outcome is still undecided. Who will have the last laugh is still to be seen!"
He knew clearly from Xiao Ling that although the three black-robed men had concealed their true appearance and age, they were far inferior to him in terms of talent. Xiao Yan had made full preparations, and he firmly believed that the quality of the pills he refined would definitely surpass those three.
Faced with Xiao Yan's naked provocation, Yan Li's face turned extremely ugly in an instant, and his heart was filled with anger and unwillingness.
Just when he was about to sneer back, he felt several pairs of sharp eyes staring at him.
He looked back and saw that the big guys in the VIP seats were staring at him with unfriendly eyes, as if they would attack him instantly if he did anything out of line.
Yan Li was instantly frightened and his arrogance was suppressed.
He could only leave behind one sentence, "Hmph, just a sharp-tongued kid." Then, he turned around and left with the other two followers, walking to the other side, secretly thinking about the next strategy in his heart.
Seeing Yanli's frustrated and fleeing appearance, there was a burst of laughter from the crowd around him.
They have long harbored grievances against Yan Li, and among those present, only Xiao Yan had the right to confront Yan Li in this way. After all, Xiao Yan had won first place in the second round yesterday.
The discussions in the crowd were one after another, full of praise for Xiao Yan and ridicule for Yan Li and the other two.
A pharmacist in fancy clothes nearby said with a sarcastic smile on his face, "That mysterious guy was so high and mighty yesterday, but now he is in such a mess. It's really ridiculous."
Another alchemist, playing with a pill in his hand, echoed, "Yes, Master Xiao Yan's counterattack is really satisfying. Not only is his alchemy skill superior to others, but his words are also unstoppable."
Yao Yue, who was not far away, witnessed this scene. Her eyes showed approval. She waved to Xiao Yan and said in a clear voice, "Xiao Yan, good job."
Xiao Yan responded to the compliments from the people around him with a smile. His eyes met Yao Yue's and he nodded, giving her a reassuring look.
At the same time, Liu Ling saw Xiao Yan win praise in front of everyone again, and his displeasure became stronger. He recalled that yesterday, a subordinate reported to him that someone privately mocked him for not being as good as Nalan Yanran's ex-fiancé Xiao Yan in alchemy, which made him furious. Although he used his own connections to severely teach the mocker a lesson, the resentment in his heart was still difficult to calm down.
Liu Ling swore to herself in her heart: "Today, I will definitely win the championship and prove that I am the strongest among the younger generation of alchemy in the Jia Ma Empire, and let Nalan Yanran look at me with new eyes again."
In Liu Ling's eyes, Xiao Ling no longer belonged to the younger generation. Even when discussing the affairs of the younger generation, people would not mention Xiao Ling, because his rise was too fast and he had already become one of the top people in the Jia Ma Empire.
Xiao Ling's strength even surpassed his sixth-grade alchemist teacher. Liu Ling knew that even if he was given more courage, he would never dare to compare himself with Xiao Ling.
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When the brilliant sunshine filled the Royal Square, every inch of land was illuminated brightly and warmly, and the audience seats were once again filled with people. All participating alchemists were ready and full of energy, waiting for today's final competition.
Fa Ma, as the host of this competition, walked steadily to the front of the VIP seats. His voice was catchy and clearly spread throughout the square: "Dear alchemists, we are gathered here today to witness the birth of glory. Congratulations on winning the previous fierce competition. Now, you will be here to fight for the final championship!"
His words were full of encouragement and expectation. Every word struck the hearts of the contestants and the audience like a drumbeat, stirring up wave after wave of enthusiasm.
His eyes slowly swept across the whole place, Fa Maxu pressed his hands, and the deafening noise gradually decreased, and the majestic loud voice continued for a long time in the sky above the square.
"In this third round of assessment, the guild will no longer provide any help to any contestant. Everything must be relied on by yourself, including prescriptions, medicinal materials, etc. In other words, you must successfully refine it within the stipulated time. He can create an elixir within his own capabilities, and the final winner will naturally depend on the grade and practical value of the elixir he refines!"
Hearing the loud voice that resounded in their ears, most of the contestants in the square were stunned by the sudden assessment question. After a while, some of the contestants turned pale, and soon Obviously, these people have not prepared suitable prescriptions or sufficient medicinal materials. In this kind of exam, without these two conditions, the result is obvious, and the chance of failure will become extremely high.
However, Yanli, Xiao Yan, Yaoyue and others have already prepared the materials needed to refine the pills, and they still look calm.
Xiao Yan, Yao Yue and others knew about it in advance because the Jia Ma Empire wanted to ensure that the champion could stay in the country, so they specifically informed them. Yan Li and others were rich enough to easily afford these expensive medicinal materials.
"Since everyone is familiar with the rules of the assessment, then..." On the high platform, Fa Mammoth slowly raised his hand, then quietly waved it down, and a faint voice resounded throughout the square: "The third round of assessment begins now!"
As Fa Ma's voice fell, the square, which was originally filled with whispers, suddenly became quiet. In the audience seats, countless eyes were fixed on the more than a hundred contestants on the huge square below, waiting for their wonderful performances today.
In the square, after Fa Ma's voice fell, all the contestants did not make any move. Instead, they unanimously remained silent, each frowning and thinking about how to deal with this assessment.
When the silence lasted for nearly ten minutes, the little princess and Liu Ling were the first to break it. They walked slowly towards the stone platform, and with a move of their hands, two green and red cauldrons that were slightly simple but contained a faint and deep aura. The furnace appeared on the stone platform.
Hearing the sound of the cauldron falling on the stone platform, some contestants tilted their heads to look and found that the cauldron used by the two men was obviously not the same one used yesterday. Looking at the deep aura emanating from the cauldron, its quality far exceeded the medicine cauldrons used by ordinary contestants.
"Tsk tsk, old man Jia, your royal family is really generous. You can even take out the Qingyan Cauldron. This is a fifth-rank medicine cauldron. I remember that several fourth-rank alchemists fought for it back then. I didn't expect it to fall into your hands in the end." Looking at the green cauldron summoned by the little princess, Fa Ma smiled in surprise.
"Haha, I don't know for sure. It's probably because Na Nizi went to her father to tease her about it." Jia Lao shook his head and said with a slight smile: "Furuhe's actions are also extraordinary, Liu Ling's red The medicine cauldron seems to be the treasure that Kohe became famous for back then, the "Volcano Flame Furnace", right? It's also a fifth-level medicine cauldron."
"Yes, it is indeed the 'Volcano Flame Cauldron'..." Fa Ma nodded and said with a smile: "Gu He used it to win the championship of that conference. He gave this medicine cauldron to Liu Ling to participate in the conference. It seems that he really has high hopes for the latter."
As the conversation between Jia Lao and Fa Ma came to an end, the eyes of the people around them were focused on the little princess and Liu Ling. The medicine cauldrons they displayed undoubtedly proved the powerful forces behind them and the importance they attached to this competition.
However, when Xiao Yan slowly stood up, his movements attracted more people's attention.
Xiao Yan raised his hand slightly, and a faint light flashed from his storage ring. Then, the "Liuhe Lingyan Cauldron" slowly fell in front of Xiao Yan.
The appearance of the medicine cauldron is simple and elegant, with different spiritual beast patterns carved on the six sides. Each side is lifelike, as if it will jump out of the cauldron at any time.
There are six tiny flame patterns around the body of the tripod. Under the sunlight, they seem to be flowing slowly, emitting a faint warmth that makes people dare not look directly at them.
Many contestants around cast envious glances, even Yaoyue and Liu Ling were no exception. Most of them were using third- and fourth-order medicine cauldrons, while Xiao Yan was already using a sixth-order medicine cauldron.
However, no one doubted that Xiao Yan was capable of controlling this precious medicine cauldron. After all, it was with the help of this medicine cauldron that he won the first place in the second round of the competition yesterday.
In the VIP seats, Fa Ma's attention was also attracted by the "Liuhe Lingyan Ding".
He turned to Xiao Ling and said with emotion: "Although this is not the first time I have seen this medicine cauldron, every time I see it, I feel deeply its extraordinaryness. It is of the sixth grade level, even my medicine cauldron is inferior to it. Xiao Yan has it to bless him this time. It seems that he is full of confidence in today's competition and has a great chance of winning."
Xiao Ling smiled slightly, with a relaxed and Versailles tone: "President Fa Ma, you are too kind. This cauldron is just a discarded one of mine, it is not worth mentioning. Xiao Yan can control it, it is his ability. But the medicine cauldron is just an external object after all, it can only play a supporting role at most. The final quality of the elixir depends on the level of the pharmacist."
Jia Xingtian also interrupted at this time and said, "Indeed, the medicine cauldron is good, but the art of refining medicine is the foundation. Today's competition will surely be exciting. Let us wait and see who will win the championship."
There was a hint of anticipation and excitement in his words, and he was obviously very interested in the fierce competition that was about to unfold.
As a high-ranking official of the Gama Empire, Jia Xingtian is naturally extremely concerned about the growth and strength of the younger generation within the empire.
Moreover, although the chances of winning are slim, if Yaoyue is in exceptionally good condition today, perhaps she can also compete in this Alchemist Conference and compete for the championship.
(End of this chapter)