Chapter 83: The Supreme Pill Master (Part 11)

Su Chen narrowed his eyes.
He had heard every word the disciples of the Danyang Holy Land said.
Of the five Tianxuan domains, the Central Domain was the strongest, the Southern Domain the weakest, and the Eastern Domain next.
The Southern Domain had fallen to its lowest point, barely managing to field any notable figures at the alchemy event.
The Eastern Domain had replaced the virtually nonexistent Southern Domain as the weakest.
Bai Qingyu gritted his teeth, wishing he could kill the Danyang Holy Land disciple with a single punch.
He understood Su Chen somewhat now.
Martial prowess was sometimes more practical than alchemy.
The Danyang Holy Land was an alchemy holy land; its alchemy heritage was unmatched by any martial arts holy land.
He wasn't confident he could defeat the disciples of the Danyang Holy Land.
Bai Qingyu decided to give up and try to find opportunities elsewhere.
Turning his head, he saw a familiar figure appear like a ghost.
"Su Chen?"
Bai Qingyu recognized the person.
Su Chen ignored Bai Qingyu.
His gaze fell on the disciples of the Danyang Holy Land.
It was a light, indifferent look, yet it made the disciples of the Danyang Holy Land tense up, the leader of the group unconsciously taking a few steps back.
Belatedly realizing his predicament, the young alchemist from the Danyang Holy Land became enraged: "People from the Eastern Region? Do you dare to have a match with me? The loser will be withdrawn from the Alchemy Tournament!"
The young man from the Danyang Holy Land wanted to defeat Su Chen.
Bai Qingyu pulled Su Chen back.
"Su Chen, he is a peak sixth-grade alchemy genius from the Danyang Holy Land...you are no match for him."
Su Chen looked at Bai Qingyu expressionlessly.
Did he really look like a weakling?
"Bai Qingyu, step aside."
"Though the Eastern Region is weak, it's not without those capable of fighting."
Seeing Su Chen's resolute mind, Bai Qingyu felt a surge of admiration.
He, Bai Qingyu, considered himself a noble alchemy genius, lacked the courage to bring shame upon the Qingyu Holy Land.
But Su Chen, whom he considered a reckless fool, was representing the Eastern Region in battle.
Bai Qingyu whispered a reminder: "Su Chen, don't make a move. Using cultivation here is forbidden. Victory must be achieved through alchemy. Defeating your opponent through cultivation violates the rules of the Ten Great Alchemy Holy Lands and will be severely punished."
Su Chen: "..."
He ignored Bai Qingyu.
News had arrived that a seventh-grade medicinal herb had appeared in the Blazing Fire Valley.
It was one of the main ingredients he needed to refine.
A fiery red glow appeared on the young man from the Danyang Holy Land, and a dark blue light followed.
"It's Heavenly Fire! No wonder he dared to be the first to stick his neck out!"
The youth from Danyang Holy Land sneered.
A spatial rift appeared, pulling the two into it.
A dazzling array of medicinal herbs appeared, but Su Chen didn't even raise his eyelids. He grabbed a set of sixth-grade herbs and began refining.
Four days later.
Outside the Ancient Pill Domain, among the eliminated crowd.
The youth from Danyang Holy Land was completely dumbfounded.
He...was eliminated?
...
Su Chen stepped out of the spatial rift.
The disciples of Danyang Holy Land felt a chill in their hearts.
"Senior Brother Yang...actually lost to this youth!"
Senior Brother Yang was the number one genius below the prodigy...and now he's been eliminated just like that?
The disciples of Danyang Holy Land couldn't help but take a few steps back.
Fearing that Su Chen would target them.
Even Senior Brother Yang wasn't a match for him, how could they possibly be a match for this terrifying youth before them?
Ignoring the people from Danyang Holy Land, Su Chen entered the Blazing Fire Valley.
Bai Qingyu, seeing Su Chen enter the Blazing Fire Valley, gritted her teeth and followed him in.
Seeing that no one from Danyang Holy Land stopped them, the people from the Eastern Region swarmed forward, following Su Chen into the Blazing Fire Valley, leaving the Danyang Holy Land disciples looking at each other in bewilderment.
"They're entering the Blazing Fire Valley... courting death!"
...
Entering the Blazing Fire Valley, flames and red rocks were everywhere.
A slight misstep could mean certain death.
In such a perilous place, there were naturally many rare treasures.
For example, bright red fruits radiating flames, flowers absorbing fire, and fire bamboo flowing with magma-like liquid—these were all fifth or sixth-grade treasures, and the targets of most people.
Seeing that Su Chen showed no interest in these rare treasures, not even glancing at them, Bai Qingyu asked, "Su Chen, your target isn't some seventh-grade medicinal herb, is it?"
"If so, I advise you to abandon that idea. The Danyang Holy Land isn't as simple as you think. This year, they produced a monstrous alchemy prodigy who reached the seventh-grade alchemist realm some time ago and is one of the favorites to win this alchemy competition."
Bai Qingyu regretted his words, gave a wry smile, and continued, "Su Chen... the foundation of the alchemy holy land is far deeper than that of us martial arts holy lands. I want to remind you, being eliminated for a moment of pride isn't worth it."
Su Chen glanced at Bai Qingyu.
This guy, though a bit talkative, a bit spineless, and impulsive.
But he still has the bearing of a prodigy.
Su Chen said calmly, "How do you know I'm still a sixth-grade alchemist?"
Bai Qingyu was stunned for a moment, then came to his senses, only to find Su Chen nowhere to be seen.
He thought about it; he hadn't misread it. Su Chen's alchemist badge was indeed still sixth-grade.
Bai Qingyu: "..."
.......
The deeper they went into the Blazing Fire Valley, the more terrifying the flames became.
Su Chen arrived at the center. The flames in the center of the Blazing Fire Valley were golden yellow, flickering and generating terrifyingly high temperatures, seemingly capable of melting everything.
In the center of the raging flames was a palm-sized, brilliantly golden Ganoderma lucidum, every inch of it exquisitely crafted, like a perfect work of art sculpted from gold and stone.
Su Chen knew this was his target.
The Fiery Sun Golden Ganoderma!
Beside the Fiery Sun Golden Ganoderma, a woman sat cross-legged.
The woman had delicate features. Unlike the traditional white robes, she wore a bright red robe, seven stars gleaming on her chest, and her long red hair was tied in a high ponytail that cascaded down her back.
Yan Zhaoxi also noticed Su Chen. Seeing the six stars on his chest, she frowned: "What's going on with Yang Wang? He actually allowed a sixth-grade alchemist to enter here."
Yan Zhaoxi's brow relaxed, and she said to Su Chen: "No matter who you are, since you've made it this far, Yang Wang has likely already been eliminated by you. Your alchemy skills are probably not as simple as just sixth-grade. However, if you want to compete for the Flaming Sun Golden Herb, I advise you to think carefully."
"You are no match for me, and you shouldn't stop here."