Chapter 2768 - 2766: Shocking Slap in the Face

This scene caused Xia Zhenghai and Xia Yurou, as well as other people from the Alchemist Association, to show a trace of worry in their eyes, guessing that Xiao Yifeng might be planning to give up.

After all, Lin Huo controlled four flames that were no less than the Saint Fire, equivalent to refining these three herbs with four Saint Fires simultaneously.

This refining speed, even with one Saint Fire, Xiao Yifeng would find it difficult to match, unless he possessed five Saint Fires.

But how is that possible? It’s extremely rare for someone to possess two Saint Fires.

Lin Huo was only able to control these four flames comparable to the Saint Fire because he had the Sìxiàng Divine Cauldron.

The people from Dan Sect, seeing Xiao Yifeng not taking action, thought he had given up and looked at him with excited ridicule in their eyes.

"Hmph, I knew this kid had no skills at all!"

Ren Tianxiao looked at Xiao Yifeng, who was not taking action, with a mocking and dismissive expression, waiting for this kid to be thoroughly embarrassed.

"Seems like you’re just so-so!"

Lin Huo sneered coldly at Xiao Yifeng, who wasn’t refinishing the herbs, with a flash of contempt in his eyes.

He also thought Xiao Yifeng had given up on the first round of the competition.

At this moment, the three herbs in front of Lin Huo had ten seconds left before they could all turn into elixir.

He was about to win the first round of the competition, and the people from Dan Sect had excitement written all over their faces.

As for the people from the Alchemist Association, they sighed, seeing that the outcome of this first round seemed already decided.

Even if Xiao Yifeng brought out five Saint Fires to refine these three herbs now, it would be too late, unless a miracle descended from heaven.

Soon, however, the people from the Alchemist Association widened their eyes to witness the birth of a miracle.

Only to see Xiao Yifeng wave his hand, a flame shot out, directly engulfing the three herbs.

In the blink of an eye, these three incredibly difficult herbs were all refined, transformed into elixir, and presented before everyone.

Meanwhile, Lin Huo’s three herbs weren’t completely refined yet, finishing five or six seconds later.

Yet, he didn’t feel any joy or happiness; instead, his expression was heavy and grim, looking extremely unpleasant, as if he’d eaten dog poop.

Lin Huo stared at Xiao Yifeng with disbelief in his eyes and exclaimed, "How is it possible? How can this be?"

Clearly, Xiao Yifeng’s skill just now had brought him great shock. Lin Huo had spent a minute activating the four flames of the Sìxiàng Divine Cauldron to refine the three herbs.

However, this young man casually used one flame, and in the blink of an eye, transformed the three herbs into elixir. The contrast was simply too strong.

Lin Huo felt like he’d been slapped hard by Xiao Yifeng, his face was sullen, feeling incredibly embarrassed.

At this moment, the people from the Alchemist Association and Dan Sect widened their eyes looking at Xiao Yifeng.

Completely unprepared for such a stunning reversal at the last moment, they’d all assumed Xiao Yifeng had lost the first round.

But in response, he slapped them hard in the face, unexpectedly winning the match in an instant, leaving them unable to believe this was real.

Now even Xia Yurou stood, lips slightly parted, eyes filled with incredulousness when looking at Xiao Yifeng.

She had just been worried he would definitely lose the first match, yet didn’t expect such a turn of events.

"How is it? How does it feel? Surprised being knocked from the top to the bottom in an instant, isn’t it unpleasant?"

Xiao Yifeng looked at Lin Huo with a playful smile.

"What kind of flame did you use just now? Even the Saint Fire couldn’t be this strong!"

Lin Huo clenched his fists, his expression dark and cold as he stared at Xiao Yifeng.

"Hehe, you’re not worthy to know!"

Xiao Yifeng chuckled slightly, disdainfully.

He had just used the Half-Saintly Fire within him.

This Half-Saintly Fire’s strength naturally couldn’t be compared to the Saint Fire.

Even though it wasn’t a Holy Fire yet, for a Half-Saintly Fire, refining these three herbs was an easy task.

After all, it was beginning to evolve into a Holy Fire, and possessing this Half-Saintly Fire.

He dared to refine these three herbs at the last moment, just to slap this chief disciple of Feng Wuya in the face.

The words "You’re not worthy to know" deeply provoked Lin Huo.

Letting him feel defeat for the first time, with a wave of uncontainable rage in his heart.

The first round of the competition, Lin Huo suffered a miserable loss!

"Alright, can we announce the results of the first round now?"

Xiao Yifeng glanced at Dan Mo.

Dan Mo looked at Xiao Yifeng, his gaze flickering, and said:

"The Alchemist Association wins the first round of the Dan Tower battle. Now the second round begins."

"You won’t have another chance to win!"

Lin Huo stared at Xiao Yifeng coldly and shouted.

"Is that so? We’ll see then!"

Xiao Yifeng shrugged his shoulders with a casual smile, appearing very relaxed and natural.

"The second round of the competition begins, both sides will each create an elixir, judged by me and Chairman Xia to determine the winner!"

Dan Mo announced.

"Little Feeng, do you need any herbs? Just tell me!"

Xia Zhenghai hastily asked Xiao Yifeng.

"No need, everything’s fine!"

Xiao Yifeng shook his head.

"I will definitely win the second round!"

Lin Huo declared coldly, exuding a terrifying aura, his eyes full of confidence.

"Who gave you such confidence?"

Xiao Yifeng sneered.

"The identity of an eighth-order alchemist gives me confidence!"

Lin Huo retorted.

"An eighth-order alchemist?"

Upon hearing Lin Huo’s words, everyone from the Alchemist Association’s eyes widened, looking at Lin Huo with shock.

Even people from the Dan Sect had surprise written in their eyes looking at Lin Huo.

Clearly, they hadn’t expected Lin Huo to be an eighth-order alchemist already.

Among the younger generation, being a level seven alchemist was already incredibly rare.

Such individuals could be regarded as genius, but reaching the eighth level in such youth was exceptionally rare.

In the history of both the Alchemist Association and Dan Sect, such a talent in the Alchemy Dao had never appeared.

For a time, Lin Huo became the focus of everyone’s attention in the valley.

"He’s already an eighth-order alchemist, this could be trouble in the second round, he’s practically ensured victory."

"Alas..."

Xia Zhenghai exclaimed with amazement at Lin Huo, then sighed, evidently thinking the second round was already won by the opponent.