Seeing the clouds of disaster disperse, the world returned to a clear and bright state. The sun rose in the east, its light warm but not scorching.
Xuan Kongzi knew that it was his turn to go on stage. He slowly stood up and took a step forward. As if he had teleported, he was already above the stone platform.
This is the future of Danta... Looking at the crowd, Xuan Kongzi beamed with satisfaction.
But when Mu Gu appeared in front of him, his smile faded, his eyes froze in majesty, and relief turned to disgust. "
Now that everyone has finished refining their elixirs, please release them. I and the countless spectators will be the judges!" With that, the twelve people represented by Xiao Yan and Song Qing threw out their elixirs. The elixirs hung in the air, glittering like pearls in the night. A rich medicinal aroma gradually filled the air, but there was almost no reaction. After all, having just witnessed the birth of a level eight elixir, they looked down on a level seven elixir. Although these twelve elixirs were all high level seven (elixirs below level seven would not be considered worthy of competing for the top ten), this was the reality. Xuan Kongzi chuckled and nodded, quite pleased with these people. Although they were not as skilled as Liu Xi and the others, they already possessed rare talents. With diligent training, they could potentially reach the next level and become the pillars of Dan Tower.Moreover, Xuan Kongzi knew that they were not the stars of the day. He immediately turned his gaze to Liu Xi, Cao Ying, Dan Chen, Qing Hua, and the one who did not even look up, dreaming of beating her to death. Cao Ying and Dan Chen were the first to move, almost simultaneously hitting the medicinal cauldron. Two streams of light burst out, finally lingering in the air, revealing their true appearance. What appeared before everyone's eyes were not just two elixirs, but two living creatures, a fox and a rabbit, bright and realistic. An indescribable spirituality shone through the movement of his dark eyes, revealing the difference between the elixirs of the seventh and eighth level. Below the eighth level, no matter how strong the medicinal properties were, they were all deadly. Above the eighth level, they were no longer just medicines, but living beings. Xuan Kongzi smiled, feeling increasingly satisfied. Cao Ying and Dan Chen were below the Danta level, being descendants of the five great families. They could be considered the true descendants of Danta. Achieving such achievements at such a young age was undoubtedly a source of pride. Not counting Liu Xi, the unstoppable deceiver, these two women were not far behind veterans like Qinghua and Mu Gu. Then there were Qinghua and Mu Gu's elixirs. Compared to Cao Ying and Dan Chen's current elixirs, their spiritual energy was much richer, and accordingly, their size was much larger. Qinghua's elixir condensed into the shape of a bear. Like Qinghua, he had an honest and simple demeanor, refusing to compete and clinging to his own niche. The elixir that Mu Gu used to attract the Four and a Half Colored Thunder Elixir condensed into a ferocious tiger. It looked incredibly fierce, its eyes blazing with intense aggression. When he looked at the other three elixirs, a hint of disdain flashed across his gaze, until Liu Xi's elixir appeared, condensed into the form of a pure white tiger. Although it had the shape of a tiger, there was no trace of ferocity about it. Instead, it exuded a sense of holiness and elegance, like an exiled immortal who had fallen into the mortal world, filled with a sense of holiness.Upon seeing the Sacred White Tiger, the Fierce Tiger's fur instantly stood on end, as if it were facing a natural enemy. It bared its teeth for a moment, not daring to let down its guard. The Sacred White Tiger gracefully turned its head to look at the Fierce Tiger, and a roar escaped from its lips, like an order from the Supreme Emperor. The Fierce Tiger's body trembled, and it immediately became silent. Trembling, it crouched down, holding its head high, lowering it in a gesture of submission. The Sacred White Tiger stood on top of the clouds, and everyone below it bowed obediently. A faint aura swirled around it, as if an emperor was walking around his domain. Cao Ying and Dan Chen remained relaxed, but with a slight hint of humility. Although they had lost today, they had accepted this defeat with full confidence, but that did not mean they had resigned themselves. They would strive to make up for it in the future. Fortunately, they had lost to Liu Xi. If they had lost to Mu Gu, it would have been a disgrace not only for themselves, but also for Danta himself, a disgrace that they would never be able to raise their heads.
Qinghua looked at the sacred white tiger with his head held high. He sighed softly, smiled wryly, and shook his head, muttering:
"The young are formidable. I am old, very old..."
Mu Gu was the most devastated. Not only had his hopes for victory been dashed, but it had also become a stepping stone for Liu Xi to rise to the top.
He never imagined that Liu Xi could only summon three or four colors of Dan Lei, but he summoned seven.
He had almost exhausted his spiritual power to raise his Dan Lei halfway, unwilling to give Liu Xi a single chance. In the end, Liu Xi crushed him.
Mu Gu lowered his eyes, completely suppressing the killing intent in them. His previous arrogance disappeared, and he became invisible.
"You will definitely regret opposing my Soul Palace. The moment you master the Three Thousand Flames, you will die…"
Looking at the now dominant Sacred White Tiger, Xuan Kongzi couldn't help but smile. He said:
"For the elixir of the eighth level, the spirit is the highest. I'm sure everyone understands who the champion is now."
After finishing speaking, he said:
"Liu Xi!"
At this moment, the alchemists on the stone platform and the spectators in the square shouted out their champion's name in unison.
Xuan Kongzi looked at Liu Xi and said,
"Since everyone has understood, I, Xuan Kongzi, declare Liu Xi to be the winner of this alchemist conference.
From now on, Liu Xi is my candidate for the first place in the Dan Tower. And at the same time…"
Xuan Kongzi fell silent, not wanting to escalate the tension, and pulled out a slightly tattered parchment scroll from his ring.
He continued,
"We promised that the winner of the final championship would receive an ancient soul cultivation method. It is now yours."
With a flick of his wrist, Xuan Kongzi threw the scroll. It described an arc and flew towards Liu Xi, with countless red eyes in the background.
What is this? This was the key to reaching the eighth or even ninth level of an alchemist, a technique that could raise the level of the soul.
Few people present could resist the temptation, but no one dared to snatch it. It would offend not only Liu Xi, but also Dantu.
No one thought that their lifespan was too long.
Liu Xi stretched out his hand to take the flying scroll, and joy flashed in his eyes. He first hid it in his ring, then bowed and said:
"Thank you, President Xuan Kongzi!"
He did not call him "Old Xuan". After all, the excessive closeness of the Alchemist Association Champion and the giant Dantu in public could be exploited by someone with ulterior motives (Mu Gu), and rumors could become a problem.
Xuan Kongzi smiled and said,
"This alchemy conference has concluded successfully. Please disperse in an orderly manner.
In two days, the Star Region will open. The top ten will be able to enter the Star Region, and everyone will have a chance to tame the Strange Fire.
Go back, rest today, and recuperate. I am also looking forward to these Three Thousand Flames finding their master."
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone present was filled with joy. Whoever obtains the Three Thousand Flames, known as the Immortal Fire, will attain immortality.