"Haha, Little Yanyan did well, not letting your master down." Ye Wen laughed heartily, doting on Zhiyan with a voice that couldn't hide his pride and relief.
"Young Master Leng Yan is extraordinary, truly a prodigy among men. From now on, the future of alchemy in the world rests on your shoulders." Elder Mo nodded, his words laden with deep meaning as he sighed. Admiration, fervor, and joy filled his eyes.
"Congratulations to Young Master Leng Yan for your stunning debut!" Young Master Qing Jue congratulated Zhiyan across Elder Mo with a cupped fist.
Seeing the moment, the alchemists seated around Zhiyan also offered their congratulations with fists cupped in a mix of flattery and envy.
"Thank you!" Zhiyan nodded, offering no further words.
The second round of the competition ended swiftly, eliminating a hundred alchemists and leaving two hundred remaining.
