Chapter 527: While You Compete, I'll Take a Nap!
"Wait… wasn't he cheated on multiple times…?"
"I heard he has a special hobby stealing other people's wives… What kind of master taught him that?"
"Shit! We can't even talk about this guy? Don't arrest me!"
"Idiot! You can insult him all you want, but his master is the Medicine Saint! The Medicine Saint is close with the Three Pill Tower Giants. If you insult him, you're dead!!!"
"Uh… I didn't know… AHHH !"
Hearing the murmurs around him, Xiao Yan merely smiled indifferently.
"They laugh at my madness; I laugh at their ignorance."
Their gossip only proved one thing he was the dark horse of this competition.
They knew he was Yao Chen's disciple, meaning they understood how terrifying his background was.
Right now, he was the most dazzling figure in the entire plaza the center of attention.
I did it! I really did it!
Just like in the Four Pavilion Grand Meeting, he had once again become the focus of all eyes.
But then
"Wait… that guy is here too? He won't steal my spotlight again, will he?"
At that moment, the spatial gate in the plaza, which had remained open for nearly half an hour, finally stabilized.
And from within, three figures stepped out.
With their arrival, the spatial gate closed completely, returning to its calm state.
Everyone's gaze immediately locked onto them.
These three were none other than the most anticipated figures of the past three days Wu Tian, Cao Ying, and Dan Chen!
Their appearance instantly drew every gaze.
Wu Tian really wanted to keep a low profile, but unfortunately
he overslept.
While everyone else had been resting in the plaza, Wu Tian had taken two beautiful women back to his personal room.
Why stay out here and be gawked at like a monkey when he could return to his room and be a monkey in private?
Spending time with delicate, juicy peaches was far more enjoyable…
Now, with two stunning women clinging to his arms, their intimate display ignited a storm of jealousy, resentment, and admiration.
These two legendary ice-cold goddesses, known for being aloof and untouchable, were now acting like obedient, gentle wives.
They wouldn't have already been…?
No way!
…Or could it be?
Crack! Crack!
The sound of teeth grinding echoed across the plaza.
Wu Tian sighed helplessly.
"If I say I'm innocent, will anyone believe me?"
Sigh…
Recruiting disciples is impossible now.
Cao Ying was Xuan Kong Zi's disciple he couldn't just steal her.
Dan Chen was Xuan Yi's disciple he couldn't steal her either.
Life was so cruel.
With Wu Tian, Cao Ying, and Dan Chen finally present, the plaza was now filled with alchemists from across the continent.
If they wanted to claim the championship, they would have to step on everyone else's heads to reach the top.
The true battle was about to begin.
Hearts raced with excitement.
Everyone wanted to be the champion the pinnacle of alchemy.
On the high platform, this was no longer the time for minor elders to speak.
Xuan Kong Zi cleared his throat, his voice echoing across the entire plaza.
Instantly, all eyes turned toward him.
The entire crowd fell into absolute silence.
"Congratulations on making it through the second round of selection. Now, you face the most crucial stage of the Alchemy Competition. The last one standing will become the champion!"
"After a thorough examination, we've found that dozens of contestants have yet to fully recover. Their qualifications have been revoked."
"The floating platforms above will be your battleground. That is where you will shine the brightest and reach for the glory you seek!"
His words ignited the flames of competition, causing the entire alchemy world's grandest tournament to erupt in excitement.
The plaza was on fire.
With a faint smile, Xuan Kong Zi continued
"All contestants take the stage!"
"There are no restrictions in this round. Do your best and refine your most powerful pill!"
BOOM!
Like exploding gunpowder, contestants shot into the sky, each rushing to claim the best alchemy platform.
One after another, figures soared like fireworks, leaving behind brilliant arcs of light.
It was like dumplings being thrown into boiling water they just kept rising.
Wu Tian, however, didn't rush.
Only after everyone had chosen their platforms did he casually step forward
With Cao Ying and Dan Chen at his side.
Xiao Yan, who had also been waiting, hurriedly followed.
"Boss isn't moving, so neither am I!"
He knew his own limits.
His brilliance would be overshadowed again.
Might as well play along and be a supporting flame.
Up above, battles broke out as contestants fought for better spots.
Wu Tian and the others, however, casually chose a quiet corner.
There, Cao Ying and Dan Chen immediately began preparing their materials.
Xiao Yan, too, excitedly took action.
Thanks to his outstanding performance in the Pill Realm, the Mystic Water Tiger Jiao had gifted him rare medicinal ingredients.
Among them
Ingredients for a Seventh-Tier Pill.
This was his chance.
With his Spirit Realm soul, he would push his limits and refine a Seventh-Tier Pill.
Not just any pill
A high-grade one!
As other alchemists entered deep meditation, adjusting their state…
One man, however
Lay down.
Casually spreading out a blanket, Wu Tian pulled out a crystal pillow, specifically made of Heavenly Essence Ice Crystal.
Then
Before the shocked gazes of countless people
He went to sleep.
What the hell?!
Even the Three Pill Tower Giants had dark expressions.
Are you kidding?!
This is the Alchemy Competition! Not a nap time!
Even if you're strong, at least show us some damn respect!
"Wait… Who is that guy?"
"Did he just… go to sleep?"
"Maybe he's already given up? If he knows he won't win, he might as well make history as the strangest alchemist ever."
"You know what? That's actually kind of brilliant."
"No, no! You guys don't get it! Do you even know who he is?!"
"Huh?"
"He's Wu Tian! The guy who walked in with both Cao Ying and Dan Chen holding his arms!"
"…Wait. THAT'S HIM?!"
"How could he possibly be giving up?!"
"Uhh… Are we gonna be okay talking about him like this…?"
"Congratulations! You're not okay! You're coming with us!"
"W-Wait! You're arresting us for this too?!"
(End of Chapter)
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