Starting As A Clan Leader: My Rules Are A Bit Wild

Chapter 23: Million Alchemist!

A multitude of participants!

"Within the Hongwu Immortal City, there is actually such a small world!"

Duan Qingyao exclaimed in astonishment, and Xiao Ling'er's beautiful eyes also widened in shock.

All the participants, as well as the onlookers, followed the guidance of the city lord's mansion and entered this small world, where the boundaries were invisible at a glance!

In the huge venue, there were densely packed stone tables, and on top of each table were the same materials.

Surrounding them were giant stands, including regular stands and stands floating in the clouds.

"Preliminary estimates suggest that there are nearly a million participating Alchemists."

Duan Qingyao sighed, "What a grand scale."

Then, her mood became somewhat low.

With nearly a million participants, not to mention anything else, just the materials needed for the first round were astronomical figures, enough to sell the Embracing Moon Sect a hundred times over.

However, if it were the peak period of the Embracing Moon Sect, they could still afford it.

Thinking of this, she couldn't help but yearn for it, revealing a hopeful expression. "Go, Ling'er."

"Don't feel pressured, just do your best."

"You're still young. Bringing you here this time is not to make you achieve a good ranking, but because your talent in alchemy is excellent. This is a great opportunity for you to gain experience."

"Yes, Fifth Elder."

Xiao Ling'er nodded heavily, went to the main venue, and randomly chose a spot to wait quietly.

She had already registered, and now she only needed to wait for the time to come and start alchemy.

"Teacher."

"What do you think? Should I make rapid progress all the way, or... temporarily hide my abilities?"

"Of course, you should hide your abilities and act like a tiger in hiding."

Liang Danxia laughed.

When it came to alchemy and related experiences, how many people could surpass her?

"Don't be careless. Your talent is indeed excellent, but with your current strength and the Embracing Moon Sect, you can't defend against the Heartfire of the Earth unless it's absolutely necessary."

"Moreover, the alchemy arena is also a battlefield. If you perform too outstandingly, you will naturally become a thorn in the eyes and a thorn in the flesh of your competitors. They will try their best to interfere with you, or even eliminate you."

"So."

"Be low-key at the beginning, as long as you can advance, and then suddenly burst out at the end, making a stunning appearance!"

"But..."

"Your master and the elders will probably be surprised."

Xiao Ling'er also laughed.

"That's the surprise."

She whispered.

Since she came, she naturally aimed for a good ranking.

Being the first place was pressuring, and she didn't dare to say she would definitely achieve it, but she was confident that she would have a place among the top ten.

"Hehe, there's still some time. You might as well take a look at these Spirit Medicines and materials first, and guess the topic of the first round," Liang Danxia chuckled.

Xiao Ling'er rolled her eyes, "Teacher, you really underestimate me."

"Although there are about ten types of medicinal materials that are used to confuse and interfere, all the other medicinal materials are obviously for Condensing Essence Pills."

"You're only half right."

"Only half right?!"

Xiao Ling'er was stunned.

"These extra ten types of medicinal materials are not used to confuse and interfere, but they are the current formula for Condensing Essence Pills."

"The prescription I gave you is an ancient formula."

"Ancient formulas use fewer medicinal materials, but the difficulty of refining is higher. The current formulas use more medicinal materials, but the difficulty of refining is lower, and the effect is slightly worse."

Xiao Ling'er blinked, "Then why not continue to use the ancient formula?"

"The difficulty is too high, not all Alchemists have your talent. The success rate of pill formation is too low, and the wasted medicinal materials far exceed these ten or so extra medicinal materials."

"These extra medicinal herbs are mostly used as auxiliary materials, so they won't increase the potency of the medicine. On the contrary, they may cause some interference. However, these auxiliary medicines can significantly increase the success rate of pill formation, each with its own advantages and disadvantages."

"At least, that's the case for ordinary alchemists."

"I see!" Xiao Ling'er understood.

But then Liang Danxia said, "Let's increase the difficulty a bit and make it more dramatic. This time, you will use this new pill formula that you have never used before to refine the Condensing Essence Pill."

"What if something goes wrong?" Xiao Ling'er couldn't help but feel nervous.

Liang Danxia chuckled, "The elders don't have high expectations for you anyway. If something goes wrong, it won't be a big deal."

"Teacher~~~"

"Alright, alright, I won't tease you anymore. The truth is: I believe in you."

Xiao Ling'er: "···"

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Time passed.

Soon, a powerful figure took the stage, exuding a strong aura that filled the entire venue, causing it to fall into silence.

"What is this?"

Xiao Ling'er narrowed her eyes.

In her mind, Liang Danxia's voice sounded, "Seventh Dao Integration Realm, he does have the qualifications to be arrogant."

"A cultivator in the Seventh Realm."

Xiao Ling'er was secretly surprised and became more cautious.

On the stage, the cultivator in the Dao Integration Realm spoke indifferently, "The rules of pill refining are similar everywhere. I won't go into too much detail. Since you have come to participate, you must give it your all."

"This first round will be a competition of Condensing Essence Pills."

"Within one hour, successfully condense the core and the quality must be Third Grade or above to advance to the next round."

"Now."

"Begin!"

The other alchemists immediately started their operations.

Xiao Ling'er hesitated for a moment.

"Teacher, this pill formula..."

"Figure it out yourself." Liang Danxia didn't offer any guidance. "As I said before, I believe in your abilities. Although you haven't used this pill formula before, it's only Third Grade. It may be challenging for you, but not impossible."

"Phew."

"Yes, teacher. I will do my best."

Xiao Ling'er's confidence gradually grew.

She had never competed in pill refining before, so she didn't know how she compared to other alchemists. But since her teacher believed in her, she knew she could do it!

However, she was not familiar with this pill formula and didn't know how to handle these extra medicinal herbs. She couldn't blindly start.

Thus, among the countless alchemists, Xiao Ling'er became the only exception.

While all the other alchemists had already started, she just stood there, looking around with a confused and helpless expression.

In the stands, some people quickly noticed this scene.

Because she stood out too much, it was hard not to notice.

"Haha, look at that female cultivator. While the other alchemists are racing against time, she is looking around with a confused expression."

Some cultivators found it amusing and couldn't help but mock her.

The surrounding audience also chuckled.

"She probably doesn't know how to refine the Condensing Essence Pill, yet she dares to participate? Her courage is commendable."

"Maybe she's just a disciple from some mediocre sect, here to join in the fun and try her luck. But why don't they think about it? This is the Hongwu Immortal City! There are so many participating alchemists. With this level of skill, it's just a joke."

"···"

The comments around her were particularly harsh.

Duan Qingyao frowned slightly but didn't refute them.

She knew Xiao Ling'er's pill refining skills, especially with the Condensing Essence Pill. The requirements were only Third Grade, which couldn't pose a challenge to her!

"But why hasn't Ling'er started yet?"

(End of this chapter)