"It's a bit too early to say the championship will fall into your hands, isn't it?"
Just as Elder Mu Gu was arrogant and Xiao Yan, Cao Ying, and others felt powerless, a calm voice sounded.
It was Xiao Li, the last one still refining pills!
Of course, he had also completed the final step.
Xiao Li slapped the medicine cauldron, and the next moment, a huge energy pillar shot into the sky, piercing straight through the clouds.
Rumble—!
Muffled thunder rolled, and thunderclouds gathered.
Green, blue, red, green, purple—five colors appeared one after another, and each color was extremely vibrant.
"Five-colored Pill Lightning, it's Five-colored Pill Lightning!"
"Heavens, it's actually Five-colored Pill Lightning!"
At this moment, everyone was shocked by the Five-colored Pill Lightning summoned by Xiao Li.
This was the only Five-colored Pill Lightning medicinal pill in the entire arena.
Even Elder Mu Gu's Four-colored Pill Lightning medicinal pill could only rank second in front of Xiao Li's pill.
"This guy's strength is actually so strong?" Cao Ying looked at Xiao Li's figure, her beautiful eyes flashing with brilliance.
She had always looked down on men—because most men's talents were inferior to hers.
And Xiao Li was the first man who truly convinced her.
If it were a Four-colored Pill Lightning, although still stronger than her, Cao Ying was confident she could catch up.
But now, Xiao Li had directly refined a Five-colored Pill Lightning medicinal pill, leaving her far behind and feeling inferior.
Only a man like this was worthy of her!
Dan Chen, who was beside him, looked at that highly anticipated figure, and a glimmer of light also appeared in her gentle eyes.
"He's so strong…"
At this moment, no one could contend with Xiao Li.
On the Pill Tower, the three giants looked at the Five-colored Pill Lightning in the sky, their faces also showing surprise.
"It's actually Five-colored Pill Lightning; this guy is even stronger than we imagined."
"This is simply a huge surprise."
Five-colored Pill Lightning, to be frank, was enough to rank among the most top-tier Alchemists on the entire continent!
"Five-colored Pill Lightning… How is this possible?!"
Elder Mu Gu stared intently at the Five-colored Thunderclouds in the sky, his gaze sinister, gritting his teeth, unable to believe this fact.
He had painstakingly planned for so long, all to fiercely slap the Pill Tower's face at this highly anticipated Pill Gathering.
But he never expected a Cheng Yaojin to appear halfway through, overshadowing his Four-colored Pill Lightning!
Finally, everyone's medicinal pills were fully formed.
Dan Chen's Two-colored Pill Lightning, Cao Ying's Two-and-a-half-colored Pill Lightning, Xiao Yan and Old Monster Qing Hua's Three-colored Pill Lightning, Elder Mu Gu's Four-colored Pill Lightning, and finally, Xiao Li's Five-colored Pill Lightning.
This Pill Gathering saw the appearance of six Grade-eight medicinal pills!
This was a grand spectacle that had never appeared in any previous Pill Gatherings.
Besides the Grade-eight medicinal pills, there were also twenty to thirty Grade-seven medicinal pills!
Everyone was truly enlightened; such a grand event might be difficult to see again in the future… "Hahaha, what an exciting competition. I believe this Pill Gathering has truly opened everyone's eyes."
"Among medicinal pills, the one with higher quality wins."
"And the medicinal pill with the best quality in the entire arena, I believe everyone has witnessed it."
"I announce that the winner of this Pill Gathering's championship is—Xiao Li!"
As Xuan Kongzi's words fell, the entire venue immediately erupted in thunderous applause and cheers.
All of this belonged to the champion of the Pill Gathering!
They had personally witnessed this thrilling and continuously surprising Pill Gathering.
Whether it was the frequent appearance of Grade-eight medicinal pills or Xiao Li's final turnaround to suppress Elder Mu Gu of the Soul Hall, it all made for fascinating conversation.
Xuan Kongzi came before Xiao Li, smiling gently: "Xiao Li, congratulations on becoming the champion."
"In the future, you will also be one of the candidates for the Pill Tower's giants."
This was the reward for the Pill Gathering champion.
Of course, Xiao Li didn't care about this reward.
"Furthermore, according to the rules, the top ten of this Pill Gathering are all eligible to enter the Star Region to subdue the Three Thousand Yan Flame. The Star Region will open in three days; please do not forget."
The Three Thousand Yan Flame was the biggest hidden highlight of this Pill Gathering.
The Pill Gathering was held once every thirty years; if one missed it this time, they could wait for the next.
But there was only one Three Thousand Yan Flame; if it couldn't be subdued this time, there wouldn't be another chance.
Everyone was curious, whose hands would the Three Thousand Yan Flame ultimately fall into?
"Kid, this old man remembers you. How dare you ruin my plans? I'll make sure you suffer!" Elder Mu Gu glared fiercely at Xiao Li, saying coldly.
Originally, their plan was flawless, capable of severely striking the Pill Tower and making them lose face completely.
But Xiao Li's appearance caused their plan to fail.
Hearing Elder Mu Gu's words, Xiao Li feigned surprise: "May I ask what senior's name is? What abilities do you possess to make me suffer?"
"Hmph, this old man is Mu Gu, the chief Alchemist of the Soul Hall. Offending this old man means offending the Soul Hall!" Elder Mu Gu no longer needed to hide his identity.
Because Xuan Kongzi already knew his identity.
But he was the runner-up of this Pill Gathering, so even if the Pill Tower wanted to kill him, they couldn't make a move at such a time.
Otherwise, they would be criticized and accused of the Pill Tower acting out of personal vendetta.
"The chief Alchemist of the Soul Hall, is that right?"
Xiao Li softly repeated the title.
Then, he suddenly raised his hand and unleashed an invisible spatial slash.
Pfft!
An invisible cross-shaped spatial slash, with absolute power, instantly cut Elder Mu Gu's body into four pieces!
"A mere Three-star Dou Zun, how dare he jump around in front of me?" Xiao Li spat at Elder Mu Gu's corpse with disdain.
This sudden scene shocked everyone.
No, why did Xiao Li suddenly attack?
And, he actually instantly killed the long-famous Elder Mu Gu??
"Xiao Li, what are you doing?!"
Xuan Kongzi asked, feigning shock.
"You all saw it, Elder Mu Gu provoked me first, plus I already had some grievances with the Soul Hall, so I just killed him conveniently. It has nothing to do with the Pill Tower," Xiao Li said casually.
A mere Elder Mu Gu, if he was killed, he was killed.
"But your actions on our Pill Tower's grounds ultimately affected our Pill Tower."
"Therefore, you need to pay our Pill Tower one thousand gold coins as a warning," Xuan Kongzi said solemnly.
"Yes, I accept the penalty," Xiao Li sincerely admitted his mistake.
One thousand gold coins… what was the difference between this and no penalty at all?
But everyone knew full well.
The Pill Tower and the Soul Hall were already mortal enemies; how could the Pill Tower blame Xiao Li for someone from the Soul Hall?
In fact, Xiao Li killing Elder Mu Gu was exactly what the Pill Tower wanted.
Because Xiao Li did something that the Pill Tower found difficult to do.
If the Pill Tower had killed Elder Mu Gu, they would be criticized.
But Xiao Li's actions would not lead to that.
Xiao Li had no connection with the Pill Tower; his killing of Elder Mu Gu naturally had no connection with the Pill Tower either.
Well, that was the logic.
The others watched Xiao Li and Xuan Kongzi playing along with each other, fully aware…