Celestial Refining Divine Scripture

Qin Qian and the Second-Rank Pill Master watched with leisure, their expressions calm, not believing in the slightest that Xu Yang could succeed.

Every disciple from the Ice and Snow Immortal Palace bore cold sneers on their faces, waiting for someone to lose and admit their gamble in a moment, finally venting their pent-up breath. All of them were fiercely holding it in now.

Ji Hong, Zhou Tai and the others wore somber faces, their hearts filled with worry.

Buzz!

The Heaven-Burning Divine Fire surged forth.

Xu Yang’s expression remained as usual, not affected by the surrounding atmosphere in the least.

To him, refining two batches of Sixth-Turn True Immortal Elixir at once was actually not much different from refining one batch.

With the Celestial Refining Divine Tripod, and since he had refined it many times, being incomparably skilled, even this batch hardly required much focus or effort.

He only needed to put most of his mind on the other furnace.

Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh!!

Stalk after stalk of Immortal Elixir was simultaneously cast into the two alchemy furnaces. The black flames surged high, rapidly engulfing the ingredients.

As time passed, the brows of the Second-Rank Pill Master gradually furrowed.

"Strange."

"How can he be so relaxed?"

"The ingredients for the Sixth-Turn True Immortal Elixir, every single one is truly formidable. Without Late Stage of True Immortal strength and Immortal Fire, it’s almost impossible to refine them. Impurities even have to be stripped away."

Hearing this, Qin Qian’s heart tightened in panic.

"Mr. Du... He can’t possibly succeed, right?"

Mr. Du’s expression grew grim; he couldn’t help but take two steps forward, staring intently into the tripod.

A moment later.

His face changed dramatically.

"Damn it, how is this possible?"

He exclaimed in shock.

Ji Hong stepped forward and said coldly, "Sir, kindly do not disturb the alchemy!"

The middle-aged Mr. Du immediately flushed crimson with anger, glaring at Ji Hong and flicking his sleeves: "I am a Pill Master; how could I stoop to such shameless acts?"

"Hehe, you never know!"

Ji Hong sneered.

The middle-aged Mr. Du took a deep breath and stepped back two steps, but his gaze never left the tripod for an instant.

At this moment, Xu Yang glanced at him and grinned.

The next instant.

Boom!

Terrifying Immortal Spirit Qi was drawn in.

Xu Yang’s hands formed seals, his seal skills dancing, densely layered one atop the other.

To simultaneously refine multiple batches of pills required casting several times the number of Elixir Formation Seals at once. This was one of the most difficult steps for any Pill Master.

The flood of seals dazzled the crowd, leaving them unable to remain calm.

Qin Qian’s throat convulsed; suddenly, an ominous premonition welled up.

Mr. Du’s reaction told him something was off.

Could he really succeed?

Impossible!

"Absolutely not!"

Qin Qian bit his lip hard, the muscles on his face tense and taut.

The middle-aged Mr. Du’s face suddenly turned ashen.

No one else could see, but he, as a Pill Master—especially a Second-Rank Pill Master—could see everything clearly.

Elixir Formation Seal!

And it was an extremely profound alchemy art!

In Xu Yang’s hands, it was so easy it seemed second nature, not the slightest trace of difficulty!

Feeling the terrifying Immortal Spirit Qi gathering around, he was both shocked and awed.

If nothing went wrong next...

For a moment, the middle-aged man’s heart leaped into his throat, and deep down, he actually hoped to witness Xu Yang succeed—as if to witness a miracle with his own eyes.

As for Qin Qian’s wager and the disgrace of the Immortal Palace, he had already flung those out of his mind.

As a Pill Master, to watch a top-grade immortal soldier personally refine two batches of Sixth-Turn True Immortal Elixir at once—this was true glory!

At a certain moment—

As a wave of pill fragrance wafted forth—

The middle-aged man’s breath grew rapid, his body trembling, and both arms quivered with excitement.

"He... actually did it."

"Smooth as flowing water, without pause or hesitation."

"This is true alchemy!"

The middle-aged Mr. Du’s trembling voice echoed in everyone’s ears.

For a moment, it was as if thunder struck, blasting everyone into a stupor.

"He succeeded?"

Qin Qian exclaimed in shock.

"Impossible."

"That’s the Sixth-Turn True Immortal Elixir."

"I don’t believe it."

One after another, figures rushed forward to see the truth for themselves.

Xu Yang exhaled a deep breath, his Primordial Spirit quivering.

Bang!

Six pills floated up and out.

Instantly, everyone jolted in place, stunned to the spot.

"Since you’re a Pill Master, why not verify them?" Xu Yang looked at Mr. Du and smiled faintly.

The middle-aged man drew a deep breath, stepped forward respectfully, and received the pills.

A few moments later.

He enunciated solemnly: "Sixth-Turn True Immortal Elixir—genuine!"

Bang!

A figure fell straight to the ground.

It was Qin Qian.

He was so overwhelmed by shock that he fainted on the spot.

All the disciples of the Ice and Snow Immortal Palace were struck as if by lightning, their faces pale as paper, wholly unable to accept such an outcome.

But the result had been publicly verified by their own Pill Master.

The middle-aged man looked about and gave a bitter smile.

Once his mind cleared, he thought about cheating—but he had neither the heart nor the strength left.

With such a commotion, how could there not be experts in hiding, watching? Impossible!

He could only admit defeat!

"Young friend, your talent in the Alchemy Dao is truly peerless. I am impressed!"

"No wonder you could become Master Dan Qi’s disciple."

The middle-aged man let out a long sigh from the bottom of his heart.

"Your praise is too much."

Xu Yang cupped his fists in salute.

"Hiss, he really did it."

"My god, that’s the Sixth-Turn True Immortal Elixir! Xu Yang’s alchemy is that terrifying?"

"In the future, won’t our Black Fire Immortal Mountain have an alchemist as mighty as Elder Dan Qi?"

"This is a huge gain! Enlightenment Immortal Stone!"

"Mr. Xu, words can’t express our gratitude!"

Only now did the many disciples of Black Fire Immortal Mountain recover their wits, jumping about and shouting with excitement.

Even Ji Hong, Zhou Tai, and other Celestial Immortals couldn’t suppress themselves.

Yang Yuan also showed joy, incomparably elated.

But when he looked at Xu Yang, that joy slowly faded.

Though this was wonderful, Xu Yang now stood in the limelight; such alchemy skill would attract attention from any sect—even the higher ones.

A sense of crisis spiked instantly!

Xu Yang glanced at the unconscious Qin Qian, then swept his gaze over the crestfallen faces of the Ice and Snow Immortal Palace disciples, cracking a smile: "Qin Qian has fainted. Who among you will finish the wager in his place?"

In an instant, the place was deathly silent.

One bloodthirsty gaze after another glared menacingly at Xu Yang.

Truly heart-piercing!

Zhao Yuanyuan and Li Qingtian, meanwhile, were beside themselves with disbelief, as if in a dream.

So, they were the true clowns!

"Don’t push it too far!"

A disciple gnashed his teeth and roared.

Xu Yang replied with a mocking sneer.

"Ahem."

"Mr. Xu."

Ji Hong suddenly coughed.

Xu Yang turned his way, only to see the former blink and say, "We came at the invitation of Ice and Snow Immortal Palace, and now we’ve earned the chance at the Enlightenment Immortal Stone. Let’s not push them too far."

"Since they can’t bring themselves to say it, just let it slide!"

Any further pressure and these guys might really go mad.

Better to leave the Ice and Snow Immortal Palace some dignity.

"Let’s do as Mr. Ji says."

Poof!

On the ground, Qin Qian’s body twitched, his cheeks violently spasming, and as if unable to hold back any longer, he spat a stream of blood.

He slowly opened his eyes, stood tall, his eyes bloodshot, face deathly pale.

"As a disciple of the Ice and Snow Immortal Palace, I accept defeat!"

Qin Qian nearly ground his teeth to dust.

He had lost this wager, and lost all the way.

But now, he had no choice but to admit it!

Refuse to lose?

Word would spread all the more disgracefully!

"No need. As long as the Ice and Snow Immortal Palace acknowledges the opportunity for the Enlightenment Immortal Stone, that’s enough," Xu Yang said with a faint smile.

"You..."

Qin Qian’s face flushed red, nearly unable to suppress another mouthful of blood.