Not Admitting Defeat

Xiao Yan had refined it perfectly, and with the Strange Flame, this Greater Soul Black-Purple Pill would definitely reach Rank 7 Intermediate-Level quality. Considering its rare effect of enhancing Soul power in the Mortal Realm, even ordinary Rank 7 Intermediate-Level pills couldn't match its value.

"He... he has a ghost in his Pill Refining furnace! He's cheating!! There's something wrong with his pill! How can a Rank 7 pill have a stinky fragrance! There must be something wrong with his pill, that's why even the Pill Lightning is acting up!" Bone Child Old Man finally snapped out of it and shouted.

He couldn't afford to lose. If he did, he would lose his Strange Flame. Without the Strange Flame, the Qiu Family wouldn't refine pills for him, and he wouldn't be far from death.

"Can't even afford to lose, how pathetic. You should have said you couldn't afford to lose. It's just a Strange Flame." Xiao Yan glanced at him lazily and said with a faint smile, "It seems that you so-called Medicine Bone Sect, the strongest Alchemist in the Northwest Region, is nothing more than this. You're really embarrassing the Northwest Region."

At this moment, many people were looking at Bone Child Old Man. Although they were afraid of offending him and didn't want to speak out, they couldn't help but shake their heads.

If Xiao Yan's Pill Refining furnace had a ghost and his pill was fake, then with so many people witnessing it, it would be impossible for Xiao Yan to cheat in broad daylight. He would be exposed immediately.

Moreover, he had even attracted Pill Lightning. The lightning had struck the pill. They were curious how he could cheat to create Pill Lightning.

"If I were defeated by true skill, I would have nothing to say." Bone Child Old Man's face turned red as he argued, "A Seventh Grade Alchemist who is only in his early twenties? Anyone with a little common sense knows that's impossible. In my opinion, it must be that strange Soul power from before. Maybe it's just a smokescreen, and someone else is actually refining the pill!"

"Common sense?" Xiao Yan glanced at him and said with a faint smile, "Talking about common sense with an Alchemist? How did you become a Seventh Grade Alchemist, by luck?"

"What's wrong with a Seventh Grade Alchemist in his early twenties? Doesn't the Pill Domain or Pill Tower have such people? I would be very disappointed if they didn't." Xiao Yan said slowly, glancing at Qiu Ping not far away.

At this moment, many people looked at Qiu Ping. He was the only one here from the Pill Domain of Central State. It could be said that the Pill Domain and Pill Tower were where all the Alchemist geniuses of the Dou Qi Continent gathered. They were also curious if there were such geniuses there.

Seeing many people looking at him, Qiu Ping frowned, but finally revealed the truth, saying, "Cao Ying, the daughter of the Cao Family, one of the Pill Domain Five Great Families, became a Seventh Grade Alchemist at the age of twenty."

"Although Seventh Grade Alchemists under the age of thirty are not common in the Pill Domain, they are not rare either. They appear occasionally."

Hiss hiss hiss!!!!

Hearing Qiu Ping's words, all the Alchemists present gasped.

Xiao Yan's monstrous talent actually had rivals in the Pill Domain! And there were two of them!! Even more terrifying was that Seventh Grade Alchemists under the age of thirty occasionally appeared. This news caused many young Alchemists present to have their Dao hearts collapse! So there really was a heaven beyond heaven, and that heaven was so high that they could never touch it.

However, Bone Child Old Man and Qiu Ping were ultimately in the same group. Qiu Ping added, "But even in the Pill Domain, talents like Master Cao Ying are rare even once in a hundred or even a thousand years. She is already trying to break through to the Eighth Grade realm and is very likely to enter the Pill Tower, becoming an Elder or even a giant of the Pill Tower."

"I have traveled the Dou Qi Continent, and apart from the Pill Domain, I have not heard of anyone with such talent."

Qiu Ping's implication was very clear. The Pill Domain did have geniuses like Xiao Yan, but they were all once-in-a-millennium talents, and they were cultivated by the two great families from a young age, with all kinds of natural treasures and guidance from high-level Alchemists to achieve such results.

He didn't believe that an Alchemist from the Northwest Region could have such talent.

Hearing Qiu Ping's words, Bone Child Old Man suddenly gained confidence and shouted, "Hmph, you just put a pill that was already half-refined into the Pill Refining furnace, and then that special Soul Body completed the final steps."

"No wonder you wrapped yourself so tightly with the Strange Flame, it was to prevent people from seeing that you weren't actually refining the pill yourself!"

At this moment, even the old manager of the Yellow Springs Rare Goods Pavilion couldn't stand it anymore and said in a deep voice, "If there really is a Soul Body that can refine Seventh Grade pills, then this person's Soul Realm must have reached the Eighth Grade, no, even the Eighth Grade Soul power is not enough, I'm afraid it must be the Ninth Grade."

It was basically impossible to refine pills without a physical body, unless the Soul power was truly unbelievably strong. To refine a Seventh Grade pill, wouldn't the Soul Realm have to reach the Heaven Realm!

"That's right, you find a Soul Body that can refine Seventh Grade pills and show us. I guess only the Pill Tower has such a monster."

"That's right, that's right!"

At this time, even Qiu Ping couldn't help but shake his head. He dared to say that a Soul Body refined Seventh Grade pills. If that were true, then he would have to be at least a Ninth Grade Alchemist. If Xiao Yan really had a Ninth Grade Alchemist behind him, then you better kneel on the ground right now.

Bone Child Old Man originally wanted to bring down Xiao Yan, but he underestimated the situation. After all, Alchemists all worship the strong. Now it was obvious that Xiao Yan's Pill Refining skills were higher, which immediately made his face turn red and his cheeks burn.

"Just say you can't afford to lose, I pity you, what's wrong with letting you off the hook? It's not a big deal, it's just a Strange Flame, do you have to be so shameless here?" Xiao Yan glanced at him and said with a leisurely smile.

It's just a Strange Flame, I have many, it's okay if I don't want your Wind Fury Dragon Flame.

"You!!" Bone Child Old Man was so angry that he trembled. At this moment, he was in a dilemma, riding a tiger and unable to dismount, but he was unwilling to lower his head. If he bowed to Xiao Yan, where would he put his face?

At this time, Qiu Ping slowly walked over and coughed lightly, "Ahem, the quality appraisal of Seventh Grade pills can actually be determined by the Pill Lightning. Just now, the power of your Pill Lightning was the same, and both of you attracted Pill Lightning. In my opinion, it's better to call it a draw, so as not to hurt the harmony."

"This old thing is really shameless." Qing Lin, who was not far away, couldn't help but say coldly.

With her personality, she rarely cursed like this, but today she did.

Before this, many people had a good impression of the Medicine Bone Sect and the Qiu Family of the Pill Domain, and even wanted to befriend Qiu Ping, talk business with the Medicine Bone Sect, or even form an alliance.

After all, Bone Child Old Man was a Seventh Grade Alchemist. In the eyes of many people, such a person was a hero, and many people wanted to befriend him. However, his actions now made some people who wanted to befriend him shake their heads slightly.

The quality and grade of Seventh Grade pills were indeed determined by the Pill Lightning. Just like Sima Lin's Pill Lightning just now, it was the same as Bone Child Old Man's, both being Rank 7 Low-Level Pill Lightning, but Bone Child Old Man's thundercloud was larger, so its power was naturally stronger.

Naturally, Bone Child Old Man's Dragon Elephant Prajna Pill was better than Sima Lin's Beast Emperor Body Tempering Pill. This was basically common sense, so the rating of Seventh Grade pills didn't need anyone to judge, just look with your eyes.

And just now, Xiao Yan's thundercloud was not only the largest, but its condensation speed was more than twice as fast as Bone Child Old Man's, and it even attracted a mutation, almost causing a second Pill Lightning to strike.

Anyone who wasn't blind understood that the Pill Lightning of the two was not on the same level at all. It wouldn't even be a problem to say that Xiao Yan's pill was Rank 7 Intermediate-Level.

However, no one present dared to speak up for Xiao Yan, after all, they really couldn't afford to offend the Qiu Family of Pill Domain.

But, to everyone's surprise, Xiao Yan didn't fly into a rage, didn't argue, but slowly walked up to Qiu Ping, and asked with a smile, "You're from the Qiu Family of Pill Domain? You can represent the Qiu Family of Pill Domain, right?"

"Humph, as a Rank 7 Alchemist, and holding an important position in the Pill Tower, my judgment represents the Qiu Family." Qiu Ping snorted coldly, naturally displeased at being questioned by a junior like Xiao Yan.

He wasn't an ordinary Rank 7 Alchemist, he had already reached Rank 7 High-Level.

Moreover, although Xiao Yan's Pill Refining talent was very high, he knew that Xiao Yan's chances of breaking through to Rank 8 were slim.

The reason was simple, without special Cultivation Methods and natural treasures, it was impossible to break through the Rank 8 Soul Realm in a lifetime. Countless Alchemists were stuck at the peak of Rank 7 for their entire lives.

Moreover, the Bone Child Old Man had a deal with the Qiu Family. Although it wasn't completed yet, the Wind Fury Dragon Flame could be considered half of the Qiu Family's Strange Flame, and he couldn't let Xiao Yan take it away.

Xiao Yan just smiled, gently patted Qiu Ping's shoulder, and even mischievously touched the Bone Child Old Man's head, who looked like a child, and said, "Okay, since that's the case, then when I go to Pill Domain in the future, I'll go to the Qiu Family to get a clear explanation."

He, Xiao Yan, had already reserved the championship of this Pill Gathering! No matter what enchantress or genius dared to stand in his way, they would only fail!

Everyone present fell silent at Xiao Yan's words.

"Alas, not to mention the Medicine Bone Sect, one of the Ten Great Sects, the Qiu Family really can't be offended."

"That Xiao Yan of the Flame Alliance can be considered someone who knows how to yield when necessary."

"Hey, in the end, he still has to give face to the Qiu Family. He can't really think that he can ignore the Qiu Family just because he has some talent, right?"

Qing Lin couldn't help but smile. She knew in her heart that her young master was definitely not an easy person to deal with, nor was he afraid of trouble. He definitely had his own plans.

"Xiao Yan, are you just going to let him go like that?" Zi Yan was a little indignant, raising her fist, looking like she was going to vent her anger for Xiao Yan.

"What's the rush? There are so many people here, you can't make a move now. Besides, isn't the Sect Assembly not over yet? How many have you beaten today?" Xiao Yan smiled and asked.

Hearing Xiao Yan's question, Zi Yan immediately became spirited, patted her small chest, and said, "I beat ten today!"

"That Beast Emperor of the Heavenly Serpent Mansion is not durable at all." Zi Yan smiled, revealing her pearly white teeth.

Immediately, Xiao Yan and the others from the Flame Alliance jumped onto the back of the Nethersea Flood Dragon amidst laughter and chatter, and the Nethersea Flood Dragon flew away from the plaza with everyone.

On the back of the Nethersea Flood Dragon, Xiao Yan slowly turned his head to look down, a strange look flashing in his eyes.

Just as he said, there were too many people here, and it was impossible to make a move. He had already left a Soul imprint for tracking. When the Sect Assembly was over, that Strange Flame would still be in his hands, but at that time, perhaps a little bit of tough measures would be needed.

Xiao Yan revealed a cold smile. They lost the bet and wanted to welch on his Flame Venerable's debt? After the Sect Assembly, he would take it all back with interest! After the Nethersea Flood Dragon disappeared into the horizon, the entire mountain range gradually resounded with discussions.

Some were discussing the Pill Refining competition just now, some were discussing the Flame Alliance, and naturally, there were also those who were secretly mocking the Bone Child Old Man for not keeping his word. In any case, there were all kinds of discussions.

But without a doubt, all discussions pointed in one direction, and that was the Flame Alliance! Now, it wasn't just the Medicine Bone Sect, even the leaders of overlord-level sects like the Thunder Sect and the Heavenly Serpent Mansion were frowning.

She Tianhao, Tinghao, Shi Nian and other leaders exchanged subtle glances, and all saw a trace of apprehension in each other's eyes.

Although a Rank 7 Alchemist was at most equivalent to one more Medicine Bone Sect, and could not shake their overlord status, Xiao Yan was too young!

"Tomorrow will be the final competition of the Sect Assembly. No matter what, we must defend the arena this time." She Tianhao glanced at Qing Lin, then said in a deep voice to the Dou Zongs behind him, such as Bai Ya.

"Yes, Sect Leader!"

In the past few days, the Dou Huang-level battles had already come to an end. The Dou Huangs of the major sects had basically fought once, and among them, Zi Yan was the well-deserved Beast Emperor. Even though her cultivation was only a Three-Star Dou Huang, even the Nine-Star Dou Huang of the Heavenly Serpent Mansion had failed to defeat her! The true form of Zi Yan was also a place of curiosity.

Early the next morning, Xiao Yan had just withdrawn from his cultivation and was preparing to wash up.

"Something bad has happened!" At this moment, Yue Er Little Princess rushed in panic and said to Xiao Yan in a lost voice.

"What happened?" Xiao Yan looked at the panicked Yue Er and asked.

Yue Er's voice also attracted the others. She hurriedly said, "Something happened to Yun Yun Sect Leader."

"What happened to Yun Yun?" Hearing this, Xiao Yan suddenly stood up, his eyes fierce. Yun Yun was still outside cultivating Dou Techniques just now, how could something have happened?! "I just went out to buy some Medicinal Herbs for Pill Refining, and I was curious when I heard the commotion, so I went to take a look. I saw Yun Yun Sect Leader being trapped by experts from several sects, such as the Medicine Bone Sect, the Golden Goose Sect, and Mulan Valley, on a mountain not far away." Yue Er said hurriedly.

Xiao Yan's eyes suddenly turned fierce, and a terrifying killing intent was revealed. When Xiao Yan revealed his true killing intent, Yue Er, who was beside him, couldn't help but shudder. At this moment, he felt that Xiao Yan was like a terrifying god of death.

"I was originally planning to settle the score after the Sect Assembly, but it seems that some people are really tired of living." Xiao Yan said slowly.

Yue Mei and Hua She'er, who had rushed in from outside the door, couldn't help but shudder. At this moment, they felt as if there was a terrifying shadow behind Xiao Yan, which was creepy.

After they came back to their senses, they immediately called out to the others and followed Xiao Yan to rush over.

On a mountain not far from the Heavenly Serpent Mansion Mountain Range, Yun Yun was surrounded by a group of people. Moreover, most of the people surrounding Yun Yun were white-haired old seniors, all of whom were Dou Huangs, and even several experts with the strength of Dou Zong! At this time, there was a corpse at Yun Yun's feet. This corpse had been sealed with a sword, and it was actually the youngest genius of the Medicine Bone Sect, Jian Feixue!

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