The three individuals, whether in terms of controlling the flame or their cultivation, were fairly similar; hence, naturally, the time it took to complete the refinement was also nearly the same.
Almost immediately after each other, all three had completed the initial refinement of their ingredients.
After completing the initial refinement, the real alchemy began.
Once all three were prepared and had started the alchemy process, other participants gradually finished refining their ingredients.
After the refinement was completed, no one dared to delay further; they immediately placed the ingredients into the Pill Furnace and began crafting the elixirs.
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The competitors were all in the same square, and although everyone's position was protected by a small Formation,
having so many people conducting alchemy in the same area was bound to cause some interference.
