AWB Chapter 155 The Alchemy Conference Officially Begins
Chapter 155 The Alchemy Conference Officially Begins
In the blink of an eye, the alchemy competition officially began.
Ye Xiaobai also left early in the morning to go to the conference venue.
This was the first time Yangdan City had hosted an alchemy competition, so a spacious square was specially built in the east of the city to serve as the venue for the competition.
It is said that hundreds of alchemists participated this time, including alchemists from many sects in the Great Chu Kingdom, the Great Jin Kingdom, and the Yue Kingdom in the east. The Yue Kingdom is located in the eastern part of the Great Jin Kingdom, near the sea. In the past, due to the lower level of alchemists, they rarely participated. This year, however, there were even alchemists of the fourth rank or above.
Ye Xiaobai learned of this news on the way. He felt quite pressured after just learning that so many alchemists were participating in the alchemy conference.
However, Ye Xiaobai, who had been in seclusion for a long time, was very confident in his alchemy skills.
Before even entering the entrance of the alchemy competition venue, the streets beside it were already packed with people. There were also many cultivators who came to join the fun, as well as elders from various families and sects who came to find excellent alchemists who could serve their respective sects in the future.
Ye Xiaobai was walking with the crowd toward the registration area for the alchemy conference when suddenly a cultivator behind him jostled him. Ye Xiaobai lost his balance and accidentally bumped into the back of the cultivator walking in front of him.
"Excuse me, fellow Daoist, I lost my balance just now, there were too many people!" The cultivator behind Ye Xiaobai quickly apologized.
"It's alright!" Ye Xiaobai said calmly after regaining his footing. Just as Ye Xiaobai was about to explain to the cultivator in front of him, he heard the young man in front of him say angrily, "Fellow Daoist, what are you doing?"
Ye Xiaobai then took a closer look at the cultivator in front of him. He had fair skin, wore a blue robe, and looked like a refined gentleman. However, for some reason, the words he spoke were so unpleasant.
"Fellow Daoist, I'm sorry, I lost my balance just now!" The alchemy competition was about to begin, and Ye Xiaobai, adhering to the principle of avoiding trouble, apologized.
"Can't you stand firmly? You, a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, have such difficulty walking?" Before the fair-skinned youth could reply, his underling beside him immediately mocked with disdain.
"I...I did get distracted just now." Ye Xiaobai had been so focused on the crowd in front of him that he forgot to watch where he was going.
The younger brother didn't listen to what Ye Xiaobai said at all and asked with concern, "Senior Brother Wu, are you alright?"
"It's nothing!" the fair-skinned boy replied.
"It's okay!"
After the fair-skinned boy finished speaking, he turned around and glared at Ye Xiaobai, mocking him again: "Why are you crowding in here? You've hurt our Senior Brother Wu and delayed the alchemy conference. Can you bear the consequences?"
"Actually, I'm also an alchemist who participated in the alchemy competition!" Ye Xiaobai quickly explained.
Upon hearing Ye Xiaobai's words, the fair-skinned youth and his underling were slightly startled, but they quickly regained their composure. The underling continued in a sinister tone, "There is a world of difference between alchemists!"
Just as Ye Xiaobai was about to retort, a familiar voice came: "Yes, there are differences between alchemists!"
Before even seeing anyone, Ye Xiaobai could smell an unpleasant odor.
The speaker was none other than Liu Dansheng, the genius young alchemist from the Liu family who had met Ye Xiaobai once before.
"Fellow Daoist Wu, what a coincidence!" Liu Dansheng greeted the cultivator surnamed Wu first.
"Oh, it's Fellow Daoist Liu. Thank you for your hospitality last time! The alchemy competition is about to begin, let's join together!" The cultivator surnamed Wu replied enthusiastically.
"Let's go!" Liu Dansheng said, and he and the Wu-surnamed cultivator prepared the equipment and left, completely ignoring Ye Xiaobai.
However, after taking only a few steps, Liu Dansheng turned back and said meaningfully, "Ye Xiaobai, this alchemy competition is for high-level alchemists. I advise you, a fourth-grade alchemist, to go back early and not waste your time!"
"Thank you for your advice, Fellow Daoist Liu. However, the situation is still uncertain. We are both dark horses, and anything is possible!" Ye Xiaobai said confidently.
Upon hearing this, Liu Dansheng and the cultivator surnamed Wu burst into disdainful laughter, and even their underlings joined in the laughter.
The cultivator surnamed Wu said helplessly, "Alright, this kid really won't turn back until he hits a brick wall! Let him suffer a bloody head injury! Let's go!" After saying that, he left with Liu Dansheng.
Ye Xiaobai didn't care at all and continued walking towards the registration area for the Alchemy Conference.
After a short while, Ye Xiaobai finally squeezed to the entrance of the square and was about to enter the venue. Looking at the square where many alchemists were already in place, he couldn't help but feel a little excited.
"What are you daydreaming about! Where's the invitation?" the gatekeeper snapped impatiently.
"Here it is!" Ye Xiaobai quickly composed himself, took out the invitation, and handed it over.
The security guard carefully checked the room and, after confirming there were no problems, handed Ye Xiaobai number 155 and let him in.
Holding his number, Ye Xiaobai entered the square and quickly found his competition spot.
The plaza is divided into a competition area in the center, spectator seats on both sides, and the elders of the organizer, the Alchemist Alliance, are seated on a high platform.
At this moment, sitting in the very center of the high platform was Liu Yilong, the president of the Alchemist Alliance. Seated next to the president was Song Changsheng, the vice president of the Alchemist Alliance.
President Liu was discussing something with the elders and vice presidents of the Alchemist Alliance standing nearby.
"At this alchemy competition, I wonder if Rumei can get first place!" Liu Yilong asked with a face full of uncertainty.
"President Liu, you're overthinking it. Under your and the many elders of the Alchemist Alliance's careful guidance, Miss Rumei's alchemy skills are top-notch among the fifth-rank alchemists. Winning first place in the Alchemy Competition shouldn't be difficult for her!" Song Changsheng, vice president of the Alchemist Alliance, quickly said.
"I know about Ru Mei's alchemy skills; she's at the mid-level of the fifth rank. It's said that a genius fifth-rank alchemist has appeared in the Liu family, but I don't know how strong he is. Also, the White Tiger Sect has produced a fifth-rank alchemist. It seems that the competition at this alchemy competition will be fierce!"
"Moreover, alchemists from the Yue Kingdom have also come to participate in the alchemy conference this year. It seems that the level of alchemists from the Yue Kingdom is not low either!"
Liu Yilong spoke slowly and deliberately about these powerful alchemists.
"Leaving aside the genius alchemist from the Liu family, this fifth-grade alchemist from the White Tiger Sect seems to be the personal disciple of my junior brother Song Lingqing. In a way, he's related to me!" Song Changsheng said proudly.
"There aren't many people in your Song family, but your talent in alchemy is unmatched. Back then, Song Lingqing won first place in the alchemy competition and was recruited by the White Tiger Sect. Now he is the master of a peak. I wonder if his disciple can replicate his master's glory!"
As Liu Yilong spoke, he glanced in the direction of the participating alchemists.
"I hope so! But if he gets first place, I'm afraid it will hurt Miss Rumei's feelings!" Song Changsheng said calmly.
"The Alchemy Competition is all about strength!"
"By the way, there's no need to worry about the alchemists from Yue Kingdom. They're only fourth-grade alchemists now, so it shouldn't be a problem for Miss Rumei!" Song Changsheng added again.
"Oh, that certainly reduces the pressure considerably. I just wonder if there are any dark horses out there!"
"Who knows?"