Four massive energy tornadoes raged across the vast sky above the Medicine Mountain, roaring violently. The spiritual energy in the heavens and earth surged like a tide towards the four blazing cauldrons.
Anyone familiar with alchemy knew that such a world-shaking phenomenon could only occur when refining a Ninth-Rank Mysterious Pill.
"All four of them are refining Mysterious Pills!"
At the front of the VIP seats, Yao Dan, looked up at the unusual scene in the sky with a serious expression.
With his keen perception, he could tell that these four individuals were competing with one another, each attempting to challenge the limits of alchemy.
Although he wasn't fully familiar with the capabilities of the other three, he knew his clan elder inside out. From his knowledge of Wanhuo's skills, the chance of him successfully refining a Ninth-Rank Mysterious Pill was less than 20%.
Moreover, the process required absorbing vast amounts of spiritual energy from the environment. While Medicine Mountain was home to countless rare herbs and had an abundance of spiritual energy, it was doubtful it could sustain four people refining pills at once.
Even if they had the skill to refine the pills, the spiritual energy of the surrounding area wouldn't be enough to produce four Ninth-Rank Mysterious Pills!
As things stood, these four were clearly determined to prove who was the best today. Whoever succeeded would be recognized as the number one alchemist on the continent!
"I've never seen husband refine a Ninth-Rank Mysterious Pill before. I'm actually quite excited."
Xiao Yi Xian raised her delicate brows, a glimmer of excitement flashing in her eyes. After all, she had always been deeply interested in alchemy. However, a moment later, a trace of worry appeared on her face.
The other three were renowned masters in the alchemy world.
"With his personality, he wouldn't attempt something like this unless he was confident."
Cai Lin, standing nearby, seemed to notice her concerns and smiled as she spoke.
In the distant sky, spiritual energy surged like a tidal wave, finally converging into four massive tornadoes. One end connected to the cauldrons, while the other desperately absorbed the dense spiritual energy, continuously pouring it into the cauldrons.
This phenomenon persisted for three full days. During this time, spiritual energy was wildly extracted from the heavens and the earth, causing the surrounding air to thin noticeably. Even some of the nearby spiritual herbs began to wither as their vital energy was forcibly drawn away.
"Seal off the medicinal garden!"
Several elders from the Yao Clan quickly took action, placing barriers around the valuable herbs to prevent them from dying.
Within a thousand-mile radius, the spiritual energy was almost completely depleted. Even some alchemists with lower cultivation felt dizzy, their breathing becoming irregular.
Medicinal herbs themselves were formed from the spiritual energy of heaven and earth- they were essentially made of it! With these four drawing so desperately from the heavens, the herbs were naturally affected, and many began to wither.
If all these precious herbs died, the Yao Clan would suffer a great loss!
However, now that the main garden was sealed, the spiritual energy in the area grew thinner and thinner. It seemed that the Ninth-Rank Mysterious Pills were destined to fail...
"It looks like no one will succeed this time either," Yao Wanhuo said with a bitter smile, shaking his head. After all, a Mysterious Pill was incredibly rare and precious, and even he had no more than a 20% chance of success.
"Hah, that's not necessarily true,"
Hun Huzi said with a strange smile just as Yao Wanhuo finished speaking.
Suddenly, he changed his hand seal and slapped his palm on his cauldron. Three jet-black flames shot out, each enveloping the cauldrons of Gu Fei, Yao Wanhuo, and Shen Nong!
The situation immediately grew tense as the four competitors began to secretly vie for dominance, pouring all their efforts into protecting their cauldrons and spiritual energy while searching for opportunities to strike at their rivals' cauldrons.
The sky was filled with blazing flames as black, red, blue, and gold hues intertwined in a grand spectacle. The surrounding temperature soared, melting the ground beneath their feet as waves of heat radiated outward.
A massive pressure loomed over the plaza, leaving everyone breathless. Many alchemists with lower cultivation levels turned pale, their legs shaking under the immense pressure.
"This is the true showdown of top alchemists- grandmasters of the Mysterious Pill!"
"The sheer aura alone is enough to make ordinary alchemists feel insignificant!"
The crowd frequently burst into gasps of amazement, and many people were filled with excitement at the grand display. Witnessing such a spectacle made the journey worthwhile.
Just as the battle seemed to reach a stalemate, a terrifying devouring force suddenly rose from the void!
The black flames on one end of the pillars morphed into three rapidly spinning black holes, releasing a horrifying devouring force.
The massive spiritual energy that Gu Fei, Shen Nong, and Wanhuo had painstakingly gathered over the past few days was suddenly sucked into the black holes in a beam of light!
"Hun Huzi, how dare you!"
Yao Wanhuo and Shen Nong's expressions darkened instantly, their faces growing cold in an instant.
No one had expected him to be so audacious!
He had the nerve to target them!
"Finally, an opportunity!"
Gu Fei smiled slightly.
As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Ying opened its mouth.
A pinkish glow radiated as flames engulfed the black pillars conjured by Hun Huzi.
Yao Wanhuo and Shen Nong's faces both changed. Although they could barely fend off Hun Huzi's attack by working together, they were powerless in the face of Xiao Ying, the strange Flame Spirit.
Luckily, the Flame Spirit didn't seem interested in their flames, so they weren't severely impacted.
Still, witnessing this made everyone uneasy. If the Flame Spirit had targeted their flames, both of them would have lost their precious flames!
"It dares to devour my flame!"
Hun Huzi's face turned ashen.
"Brat, you-"
He glared fiercely at Gu Fei.
In the blink of an eye, the black flame was completely swallowed by Xiao Ying, leaving nothing behind.
The entire process was incredibly awe-inspiring, as the flames consumed everything around them.
Everyone present was left speechless, staring blankly at the scene.
What just happened?
Everyone from the Yao Clan was completely dumbfounded.
What in the world!
Everyone who witnessed the scene was so shocked that they were left speechless for a long time.
"Damn it!"
In the distance, Hun Huzi cursed.
"What is this..."
Even Shen Nong showed a look of shock on his face.
As for Yao Wanhuo, he was completely stunned.
"Haha, interesting!"
"Hey, it seems karma's real- your reckoning has come,"
Yao Wanhuo's lips curled into a cold smile as he taunted.
Hun Huzi was about ready to explode in frustration. He had planned to absorb spiritual energy from Gu Fei but ended up losing a portion of his Nihility Devouring Flame instead.
This was a massive loss.
After all, Gu Fei's Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame was a genuine Flame Spirit, a true primal flame.
In contrast, the Nihility Devouring Flame in Hun Huzi's possession was merely a child flame.
There was no need to compare their strength!
'I hope this allows Xiao Ying to acquire the power of devouring..'
As he watched the black flames being consumed by Xiao Ying, Gu Fei felt a trace of anticipation rise in his heart.