Ten Thousand Dragons Technique-Chapter 117: Alchemy Master Tournament!

Lin Xuan was short on points. Slaying a genius from the Demon Sect would grant him 5,000 points, but becoming the champion of the Alchemy Master competition was worth a whopping 10,000! This was incredibly important to him.

Not only that, but the other rewards were equally important. With the status of a Core Disciple, his standing in the sect would be greatly enhanced. Furthermore, an Earth Tier Alchemy Furnace would significantly increase his Alchemy success rate.

His previous attempts at crafting Dragon Blood Pills had a very low success rate of only 1 in 20, meaning it took twenty tries to succeed just once. Even with the experience he had gained from his training, his success rate would only increase to 1 in 10 at best. With an Earth Tier Alchemy Furnace, however, his success rate could be boosted to 1 in 5.

I have to get that Earth Tier Alchemy Furnace.

"I want to sign up," Lin Xuan said, clenching his fists.

"Forget it. With your skills, you don’t stand a chance," a disdainful voice sneered from beside him.

Lin Xuan turned his head and saw Zhao Feiyan.

Zhao Feiyan snorted. "The Alchemy Master competition might be open to anyone under twenty, but you have to place in the top fifty just to get any reward. To get the precious rewards, you have to make it into the top ten. Even an average second-tier Alchemy Master can’t break into the top ten, let alone you. What right does a first-tier Alchemy Master like you have to participate in such a grand competition? You’re strong, yes, but only in the Martial Dao. When it comes to the Dao of Alchemy, you’re completely useless. I advise you to give up this ridiculous idea. Going will only bring you shame."

"Who told you I’m a first-tier Alchemy Master? I’m a second-tier Alchemy Master," Lin Xuan retorted.

HA! Zhao Feiyan laughed as if she had heard the world’s funniest joke. "Stop dreaming. Even a top-tier genius couldn’t possibly break through from the first tier to the second in just two months."

Utterly disbelieving, Zhao Feiyan simply shook her head. She turned and walked away, not giving Lin Xuan another glance.

Lin Xuan snorted. "Hmph. A frog in a well." Just because others can’t do it doesn’t mean he can’t. He was a genuine second-tier Alchemy Master, and he was even close to surpassing that. Lin Xuan felt it wouldn’t be long before he could refine third-tier elixirs.

But for now, he had to sign up. He found an elder at the Task Hall to ask about the Alchemy Master competition.

The elder explained, "Registration isn’t handled by the Heavenly Dao Academy. After all, this is a grand event hosted by the Pill Tower. You can either register at your affiliated branch of the Pill Tower or go directly to the Pill Tower Headquarters to register on-site."

Lin Xuan thought for a moment. He decided to register at the Qingyun Pill Tower first. After all, he was a member there. Perhaps he could even get more information about the competition from the Tower Master. With that decided, Lin Xuan immediately set off for Qingyun City.

When he arrived in Qingyun City, he found it was even more bustling than before. The area around the Pill Tower was especially lively. The streets were filled with Alchemy Masters from various cities across Yun Province. Most of them were young, clearly here to register for the Alchemy Master competition. The entrance to the Pill Tower was packed, with guards struggling to maintain order as everyone lined up to register.

After arriving and assessing the situation, Lin Xuan walked straight toward the entrance.

The people in the queue were stunned. "Why does that kid get to walk right in?"

"He must be a second-tier Alchemy Master," someone remarked. "Second-tier Alchemy Masters don’t have to wait in line; they can enter directly."

A wave of envy swept through the crowd. A second-tier Alchemy Master... they truly are on another level.

"Well, look who it is. You actually dared to show up," Zhao Feiyan said disdainfully, walking over to him. He’s just wasting his time coming here. He has no chance of placing well. He’s probably just here to say he participated, like all the others.

She snorted. "Since you’re here, get in line. You’re not qualified to enter the Pill Tower directly."

"Who says I’m not qualified? Second-tier Alchemy Masters can enter directly, can’t they?" Lin Xuan replied.

"You said it yourself—*second-tier* Alchemy Masters. Don’t you have any self-awareness? A mere first-tier Alchemy Master dares to pose as a second-tier? Get in line, now. Otherwise, don’t blame me for getting rough." 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

Zhao Feiyan snorted again. After suffering that loss to him before, I can finally get my revenge. I’m a second-tier Alchemy Master and a top genius of the Qingyun Pill Tower, a popular candidate to break into the top ten this time. My status here is far higher than his. Now, I can finally put him in his place.

"Young Master Lin, you’re here!" Just then, Elder Chen emerged from the Pill Tower. He ran over excitedly when he saw Lin Xuan.

Lin Xuan smiled. "Greetings, Elder Chen."

"Come, come! Follow me inside. I’ll take you to the Tower Master," Elder Chen said with a hearty laugh, pulling Lin Xuan toward the entrance.

Zhao Feiyan, standing to the side, was not pleased. "Elder Chen, according to the rules, he can’t enter directly. He has to queue!"

"Queue? What for?" Elder Chen shook his head. "Young Master Lin is also a second-tier Alchemy Master. He doesn’t need to line up."

What? Zhao Feiyan was stunned. She couldn’t believe her ears. How is that possible? How could he be a second-tier Alchemy Master? How long has he even been cultivating Alchemy?

Lin Xuan chuckled. "Zhao Feiyan, open your eyes and take a good look. What is this?"

Lin Xuan displayed the badge on his chest. Under the sunlight, the two flames etched onto it shimmered with a brilliant glow.

Zhao Feiyan’s eyes went wide, and she froze on the spot. A second-tier Alchemist Badge! Lin Xuan is really a second-tier Alchemy Master! How?! Did he really break through to the second tier in just two months? What kind of cultivation speed is that?

She was utterly, completely shocked, left standing there in a daze. By the time she came to her senses, Lin Xuan was long gone, already inside the Pill Tower.

"Damn it!" Zhao Feiyan gritted her teeth and sprinted into the Pill Tower after him.

「On the top floor of the Pill Tower.」

The area was unusually bustling. Normally, only the Tower Master was permitted up here, but today, several young people were gathered. Each of them wore a second-tier Alchemist Badge.

When Lin Xuan arrived, the young people all turned to look at him. They were taken aback for a moment. Who is he? He’s so young! He looks like he’s only fifteen or sixteen, but he’s a second-tier Alchemy Master? Incredible. Which Alchemy Clan is this genius from?

"Tower Master, Young Master Lin has arrived!" Elder Chen announced.

"Lin Xuan, you’re finally here!" The Tower Master laughed heartily and stood up. "These are all top-tier alchemy geniuses. You should all get to know one another and exchange some pointers."

Lin Xuan nodded and walked over to converse with the other second-tier Alchemy Masters. He quickly learned that they were all geniuses from various Alchemy Clans. They were also all older than him; the oldest was already nineteen, and the others were around eighteen.

Just then, Zhao Feiyan rushed in. When she saw Lin Xuan chatting and laughing comfortably with the others, she was finally forced to accept that he was truly a second-tier Alchemy Master.

Hmph, so what if you’re second-tier? A newly promoted second-tier Alchemy Master has no chance of achieving a high rank in the competition. But I’m different. This time, I will definitely break into the top ten. Zhao Feiyan snorted to herself.