Hearing this, Yao Hong merely sneered.
"Jiang Dan, you're an old Alchemist yourself. Alchemy is about Comprehension Ability, not some damn effort."
"If effort alone could make one a high-Rank Alchemist, then it wouldn't be us talking here, but those apprentices who spend all day in the pharmacy, memorizing Pill Formulae and the properties of medicinal ingredients. Is it useful?"
"For decades, some apprentices have grown white hair and beards, yet they've remained apprentices their entire lives. Talent is talent; it cannot be compensated by effort. No matter how hard your Disciple tries, can he be as formidable as my Disciple?"
With that, Yao Hong lightly coughed.
However, after a while, there was no movement beside him.
"Hmm?"
Yao Hong turned to look beside him.
At this moment, Yao Ling was staring blankly at the stone carving in front of the main hall.
This stone carving was erected by the Sect's thirty-third Sect Master and looked quite magnificent.
"Cough cough!"
Yao Hong coughed several times before Yao Ling reacted and hurriedly bowed to Yao Hong.
"Master, what's wrong?"
"Oh, nothing much. It's just that these two Junior Martial Uncles of yours want to see your skills. How about this, show them your flame control ability..."
With that, Yao Hong smiled triumphantly.
Although this Disciple was his youngest, his talent was undeniable. He brought this Disciple here to communicate better with Jiang Dan and the others.
Hearing this, Yao Ling nodded. With a flick of his finger, a flame flew from his fingertip into his palm.
With a thought, the flame then transformed into the shape of a flying bird.
"This..."
Jiang Dan was stunned.
Controlling a flame to transform into a desired shape wasn't too difficult; the difficulty lay in the details of the flame control.
Nothing more, the flying bird in Yao Ling's hand at this moment not only had the general outline of a flying bird, but every single feather of the bird even appeared on it.
This point was truly impressive.
Putting everything else aside, this single skill alone had already awed Ge Dan.
Nothing more, he could also manipulate flames to this extent.
But he could only do it by relying on the experience accumulated over many years of Alchemy.
However, this young man in front of him, who looked only seventeen or eighteen, could already achieve this step.
He knew perfectly well what this meant.
"Go!"
Yao Ling said softly, and the flying bird then flew out, circling in mid-air, continuously flying around the pillars, truly looking like a real bird.
"Crack!"
The teacup in Ge Dan's hand instantly shattered, and tea splattered all over him, yet he seemed oblivious.
Nothing more, with his current level of flame control, Ge Dan still couldn't achieve this level.
"Junior Brother Ge, tell me, am I right? Alchemy, you see, isn't about arduous effort. It's about talent. Without talent, everything is useless."
"For example, Junior Brother Ge, you probably can't do something like this, right? Why don't you let the Disciples you two have taken in come out and let me see? To what extent can he be familiar with flames? If he's not as good, why bother humiliating yourselves?"
Yao Hong said proudly, turning his gaze to Jiang Dan.
"Junior Brother Jiang, don't be stubborn. Just return to the Sect; we still welcome you..."
Before he finished speaking, Jiang Dan stood up.
"Enough. Our ten-year agreement was to compete. Since you've come, let's have a good match. After we compete, we'll know who is strong and who is weak. Without a match, it's all just nonsense."
"You and I don't need to waste time. I'll set up the stage tomorrow and invite all the prominent figures of the Azure Green Sect. Let's settle this in front of everyone in the Azure Green Sect."
"Someone, lead these two distinguished guests to the guest rooms!"
"Good!"
Seeing Jiang Dan's unyielding attitude, Yao Hong was also a bit angry. He stood up and nodded repeatedly at Jiang Dan.
"You're right, more talk is useless. It's better to see the truth with our own hands."
After speaking, Yao Hong left with Yao Ling, flicking his sleeves.
Once the two had left, Ge Dan angrily slapped the table.
"What exactly does Yao Hong want to do, calling so many people? This is going to be quite a show."
Jiang Dan shook his head.
"It's fine. He's calling people because he feels confident of victory. It's good that we'll let him know how formidable we are. Call Qin Xuan over; tell him I have something for him."
"Something?"
Ge Dan was stunned, looking at his Senior Brother's serious expression, and immediately understood.
"Senior Brother, do you really want to pass that on to him?"
"That's the ultimate treasure of our Dantian."
Taking a deep breath, Jiang Dan nodded.
"He is representing the Dantian today. Since he is a Dantian Disciple, he naturally has the right to receive our Dantian's Legacy Pill Formula."
"Also, you've seen Yao Hong's Disciple; his talent is simply terrifying. Our Dantian can't find another Genius with talent like his. Since that's the case, why can't it be Qin Xuan?"
"I've decided. From now on, the Dantian's Legacy will be entrusted to him. He is our Dantian's true and only successor!"
Hearing this, Ge Dan was at a loss for words. After hesitating for a long time, he finally cupped his hands and walked towards the Alchemy room.
Senior Brother was right; Qin Xuan was their only hope now.
...
"So, they've already arrived?"
Arriving in the council hall, Qin Xuan nodded slightly, looking at the grim-faced Jiang Dan.
Counting the time, it was indeed time for them to arrive; it would be abnormal if they didn't.
"Yes, and this time they brought a very formidable Disciple. You need to be careful."
Hearing this, Qin Xuan raised his eyebrows, looking unconcerned.
A very formidable expert?
No matter, I will make my move!
