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"Guild Leader Fa Ma, you flatter me. This junior still has much to learn," Xiao Yan said humbly.
Hai Bo Dong rolled his eyes at this. This guy is such a fake. He acts one way in public and another in private. Just now, he was saying he practically had the Pill Recipe in his pocket.
Fa Ma smiled and nodded, saying nothing as he slowly closed his eyes to rest, waiting for the competition to begin.
"Hehe, Old Hai, you're here quite early today."
Hearing the laughter, Xiao Yan and Hai Bo Dong turned to see a white-haired old man in simple linen robes smiling at Hai Bo Dong.
Xiao Yan's Soul perception told him that this person's cultivation was comparable to Ling Ying's, both being Nine-Star or even Peak Dou Huangs. Naturally, he knew that this was Jia Xing Tian, the guardian of the Gama Empire's royal family.
Yesterday, his fight with Hai Bo Dong was meant to warn Hai Bo Dong, fearing that the return of this Dou Huang would strengthen the Mittel Family, the largest business family, and shake the royal family's position.
That's why Hai Bo Dong wanted to transfer his assets to Xiao Yan, considering that the royal family would never allow a family to possess the strength to threaten them.
Xiao Yan then looked behind Jia Xing Tian. Naturally, Little Princess Yue Er was following Jia Xing Tian, as she was also a participant in today's competition, just like Xiao Yan.
However, what made Xiao Yan curious was the other woman beside Yue Er, dressed in luxurious brocade robes and with a tall figure. This woman's face was somewhat similar to the Little Princess, but she possessed an innate cold beauty, beneath which lay a hint of the dignified aura cultivated by the royal family.
If Yue Er was a Little Princess, then this woman was a Queen.
As if sensing Xiao Yan's confusion, Jia Xing Tian smiled and introduced him, "Little friend Xiao Yan, you should know Yue Er, right? The one beside her is Yue Er's older sister, Yao Ye. The army protecting this convention is entirely under her command."
Xiao Yan was shocked. This is a female marshal! "Yao Ye, this is the little friend Xiao Yan I mentioned to you, the top scorer in the internal test. Moreover, his cultivation and strength are unfathomable. Last night, he defeated Mu Zhan with one hand. He's likely a strong contender for the champion of this convention," Jia Xing Tian said with a smile.
Hearing Jia Xing Tian's words, a strange glint flashed in Yao Ye's eyes. Of course, she knew Mu Zhan, who had recently been promoted to commander of the Imperial Guard, and his strength was extraordinary.
But he was defeated with one hand by this young man who was only seventeen or eighteen years old?!
"Hello, Mr. Xiao Yan."
Yao Ye's beautiful eyes fixed on Xiao Yan as she gracefully extended her jade hand to him, smiling slightly. That momentary smile caused the noble youths around the VIP seats to lose their senses. The usually cold and aloof Eldest Princess had never treated anyone like this before.
"Hello, Princess Yao Ye." As expected of royalty! Her attitude left Xiao Yan unable to find any fault.
Xiao Yan smiled and reached out, gently grasping her soft, boneless hand.
After exchanging greetings, they sat down in the front row of the VIP seats, with Princess Yao Ye sitting right next to Xiao Yan. A faint fragrance wafted from her side, making him feel a little restless.
Naturally, Xiao Yan didn't dare to make any moves, staring straight ahead at the massive and somewhat terrifying plaza below. He also glanced at Ling Ying not far away, constantly reminding himself to stay calm! Before long, the Nalan Family, the Mittel Family, and the Mu Family, who were a step behind, also arrived at the VIP seats.
Especially Nalan Yanran and Ya Fei, who walked in the middle, had different temperaments but were equally beautiful.
The two women walking together naturally attracted attention easily, and the noble youths behind them were extremely excited.
Even the three Dou Wang experts from the three families couldn't attract as much attention as the two of them.
"Little brother Xiao Yan, you said last night that the first place was yours. It would be embarrassing if you went back on your word," Ya Fei said with a chuckle, covering her mouth as she slowly sat down on the other side of Xiao Yan.
"Of course, I won't disappoint Sister Ya Fei."
After thinking for a moment, Nalan Yanran didn't sit in the seat originally arranged for her behind Xiao Yan, but instead sat not far behind him.
Don't think that Xiao Yan was happy being surrounded by the two beauties, Yao Ye and Ya Fei. Right now, Xiao Yan was sitting on pins and needles, wishing it would start immediately.
Because he had just sensed Ling Ying's gaze sweeping over him. He didn't dare to make any small movements, and he didn't even dare to speak loudly.
Gradually, more and more Alchemists entered the plaza, and the stands began to fill with spectators, making the atmosphere lively, like watching a soccer game, with the entire stadium filled with noisy voices.
Infected by this atmosphere, even the Little Princess clenched her small fists, feeling excited. Thinking of the spectacular scene of thousands of fires rising together later, she couldn't help but feel impatient.
On the other hand, Xiao Yan yawned, looking like he hadn't woken up, without any sense of tension.
As for Liu Ling, who was staring at him like a venomous snake, Xiao Yan said he didn't care at all.
Before long, when a clear bell rang out over the plaza, the noisy sound that had filled the stadium quietly subsided.
Listening to the bell ringing throughout the plaza and even the entire Gama Holy City, Fa Ma stood up shakily, then slowly walked to the front, his eyes sweeping over the Alchemists in the plaza below.
At this time, thousands of Alchemists also looked up, casting respectful gazes at this old man who possessed great prestige in the Gama Empire's Alchemist world.
"In the name of the Gama Empire Alchemist Guild Leader, I announce that the seventh Alchemist Convention officially begins!"
Instantly, the stadium erupted, and the cheers were deafening! After a while, Fa Ma turned his head to look at Yue Er, Liu Ling, and Xiao Yan, who hadn't entered the arena yet, and said with a smile, "It's time to enter the arena."
Hearing this, Liu Ling and the Little Princess immediately became eager to try.
"Then I'll take my leave first."
Liu Ling was the first to respond, laughing loudly before lightly tapping the ground. His body shot to the edge of the high platform. He glanced at the massive plaza below, and with a leap, he jumped down amidst countless surprised gasps from the VIP seats.
Two visible pillars of Dou Qi suddenly erupted from Liu Ling's feet. Using the force of the Dou Qi pillars to cushion his fall, he landed on the ground unharmed. Amidst the fiery gazes of the crowd, he quickly walked to the center of the arena.
The Alchemist platforms for the top three in the internal test were arranged in the very center of the plaza.
"Only you know how to jump," Yue Er pouted. Her delicate body leaped, and she also directly flashed out of the high platform. Her figure was like a falling leaf, lightly and elegantly gliding down. Her beautiful posture and pure white dress were like a celestial maiden.
Watching the Little Princess's ethereal movements, Hai Bo Dong glanced at Jia Xing Tian and said, "The Gama Royal Family's highest-level movement Dou Technique—Flying Floss, you even taught her that?"
"She has only learned a bit of the surface of this movement Dou Technique, merely pursuing aesthetics. It's not suitable for actual combat," Jia Xing Tian said, though the smile on his lips had already betrayed him.
Instantly, everyone's gaze turned to Xiao Yan, the first place winner of the internal test. Yao Ye and Ya Fei were also very curious about how Xiao Yan would descend.
Xiao Yan sighed, slowly stood up, and said helplessly, "Really, we're not children anymore. What's there to compare?"
Whoosh! With a sound of rushing wind, a pair of enormous, blood-red fire wings that blotted out the sky suddenly appeared before everyone.
"What the?! A Dou Huang!!"
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