Chapter 224: An Unprecedented Feat!
President Xuan Kongzi frowned, worried about Xiao Ze, as he had high hopes for him and did not want him to stray from his alchemist path.
"We should find a moment to talk to him. Such a genius in alchemy is rare, even in the golden age of alchemists in ancient times."
"Yes, an alchemist as talented as Xiao Ze surely finds normal alchemy techniques unsatisfactory, which is why he ventures into the forbidden field of the soul," added Xuan Kongzi, also concerned about the lack of a master guiding Xiao Ze. Although he could learn from many, this independence had its risks.
"However, the disadvantages of the Hun Yuan Pill are greater than I imagined. It can only be consumed by the person who provides the main ingredient," commented Xuan Yi, lamenting that this significantly reduced the pill's value.
"It has its pros and cons. Nonetheless, the Hun Yuan Pill has opened a new path," acknowledged Xuan Kongzi, interested in obtaining Xiao Ze's recipe after the event.
"I am intrigued by the latest alchemy technique that Xiao Ze mentioned. The Hun Yuan Pill is already innovative, so his latest technique must be extraordinary," said President Tian Leizi, looking at Xiao Ze with admiration.
At this level, Tian Leizi had few ambitions beyond perfecting his alchemy and cultivation. However, he saw in Xiao Ze an extraordinary talent that deserved support.
With the second technique shared, Xiao Ze had far exceeded the usual time the presidents spent at these events, but the elders and disciples showed no signs of impatience. The curiosity about Xiao Ze's latest technique was palpable, even in Ling Yun Lao Guai, who usually criticized him.
For Dan Chen and Cao Ying, passionate about alchemy, Xiao Ze's talent and skills only increased their admiration. Meanwhile, Song Qing had lost all hope of competing; the two techniques shared by Xiao Ze already guaranteed the event's success.
"The Dou Qi continent is vast and alchemy has evolved in many ways. As I did not have a master, I experimented with various alchemy techniques from the beginning..." began Xiao Ze, introducing his concept of unified alchemy.
The elders frowned, showing growing seriousness, as did the disciples. In the upper hall, Xuan Kongzi abruptly stood up, surprised by Xiao Ze's words.
"This young man is not only bold, but his ambition is enormous!" exclaimed Xuan Kongzi. "Is he proposing a unification of alchemy?"
Xuan Yi was also surprised. Even as an eighth-level alchemist, she had never dared to think of unifying alchemy.
"Xiao Ze's third technique has given me a great surprise!" declared Tian Leizi. Although he considered Xiao Ze's idea somewhat youthful and arrogant, he also saw in it the spirit typical of youth.
The elders below the stage thought the same: the idea was extremely ambitious, but they did not interrupt, intrigued by Xiao Ze's potential.
As Xiao Ze continued, expressions of disdain transformed into seriousness. Even the guild presidents showed deep reflection on their faces.
"I had underestimated his genius. This is truly an unprecedented feat," said Xuan Kongzi, swallowing hard.
"With just this idea, he has already made history in alchemy. We are witnessing a historical moment," added Xuan Yi, marveling at how Xiao Ze's proposal could change the structure of alchemy teaching and practice.
"I'm beginning to believe those adventure tales might be true, and that Xiao Ze is a reborn alchemist with knowledge accumulated from a previous life," joked Tian Leizi, still surprised by the reality.
"Just hearing my ideas might seem confusing, so let me give an example: the fusion method..." said Xiao Ze, when suddenly, an elder stood up with an agitated face.
"Stop!" shouted the elder, interrupting Xiao Ze.
"Do you have a problem with my example?" asked Xiao Ze, surprised.
"Haha, of course. The fusion method is his exclusive technique, and now you are openly sharing it," sneered Ling Yun Lao Guai.
"Hmph! Ling Yun Lao Guai, if this were about your exclusive technique, you wouldn't be so calm," retorted the elder.
"Haha, do you really think that at his age he could propose a unification of alchemy? He just got lucky learning your exclusive technique," said Ling Yun Lao Guai skeptically, not believing Xiao Ze could achieve a complete unification of alchemy.
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