Chapter 163: Chapter 163: Slightly Modifying the Pill Recipe

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    At this moment, Fa Ma suddenly realized something and quickly raised his head to look at the sky. Because the mist originally had a slight white tint, everyone had subconsciously assumed that Xiao Yan''s medicinal mist was tri-colored.

    However, upon closer inspection, Fa Ma discovered that the white color wasn''t just mist-it was an actual, distinct color! This was a four-colored medicinal cloud, meaning Xiao Yan had employed four different kinds of flames!!!!

    Hai Bodong''s eyes narrowed in the VIP seating area as he recalled how cautious Xiao Yan had been at the beginning of his pill refinement.

    "This brat! No wonder he was being so meticulous. He''d planned to refine a tier 5 medicinal pill from the very start!"

    Although Hai Bodong hadn''t known Xiao Yan for very long, he was well aware that while this fellow appeared humble and unassuming on the outside, he was actually extremely confident and audacious on the inside. Given that Xiao Yan was already just a hair''s breadth away from becoming a 5th-tier alchemist, why would he be so cautious when refining a tier 4 pill?

    It turned out he had been aiming to refine a tier 5 medicinal pill all along!

    Princess Yao Ye''s eyes flickered with a solemn expression as she said, "To think he still sought to surpass himself in such an environment. He''s truly a monster."

    Ya Fei covered her mouth with both hands, her eyes glistening with excitement to the point of tears. It was as if she were happier than Xiao Yan himself at his successful refinement of a tier 5 medicinal pill.

    Nalan Yanran clenched her fists tightly. She finally understood why Xiao Yan could become so powerful. It was because he constantly pushed his limits and battled against himself at all times. Only by continually challenging oneself could one keep growing stronger!

    Xiao Yan glanced at Yan Li, whose legs had gone weak and was now trembling uncontrollably on the ground. With a smile, he said, "I believe everyone is clear about the tier of this medicinal pill. There''s no need for further discussion. As for the claim that I didn''t refine it myself, that''s even more absurd. The Four Lines White Spirit Pill is a pill I created by slightly modifying the Three Lines Green Spirit Pill recipe. There are only these two pills in the entire world!"

    No one dared to raise any further doubts upon hearing these words. There was simply no reason to question him.

    Xiao Yan explained, "The Four Lines White Spirit Pill, like the Three Lines Green Spirit Pill, has the effect of increasing the strength of a Dou Grandmaster. It can increase strength by three stars, just like the Three Lines Green Spirit Pill. However, it does so with a 100% success rate and without any side effects."

    Hisssss!!! Everyone gasped in astonishment upon hearing this.

    Being able to directly increase one''s strength by three stars without any risk or side effects! A single pill could save several years of arduous cultivation!

    "And moreover..."

    "There''s more?!!!"

    Xiao Yan turned to look at the Little Princess who had cried out in surprise and said with a smile, "If it only increased strength by three stars without any side effects, it wouldn''t really be worthy of being classified as a tier 5 pill, now would it?"

    The Little Princess swallowed hard as she suddenly realized this wasn''t just about adding one more pill line. It had actually reached the level of a tier 5 medicinal pill!

    "If an 8-star Dou Grandmaster uses it, there will be side effects. It will only increase their strength by two stars." Xiao Yan grinned and held up two fingers.

    He achieved an indisputable, undeniable victory.

    No matter how many excuses Yan Li made, they all paled in comparison to those four words ''tier 5 medicinal pill''. He couldn''t even find any semblance of an excuse to cling to anymore.

    Yan Li collapsed to the ground. His entire body went limp, his spirit was broken, and his eyes were vacant and lifeless. He had already understood the grim fate that awaited him.

    Fa Ma and the other high-ranking members of the Alchemist Association exchanged glances, each seeing a blazing light in the other''s eyes!

    Surpass Gu He? With the strength and talent Xiao Yan displayed today, he had already surpassed Gu He!

    Gu He was indeed a 6th-tier alchemist. However, Xiao Yan''s fire control and Spiritual

    Strength had already reached a level that was not inferior to a 6th-tier alchemist''s. All he lacked in comparison was experience. In other words, it was merely a matter of time.

    Moreover, Xiao Yan possessed many things that even Gu He couldn''t obtain.

    Heavenly Flame, creativity, and youth.

    Pill King Gu He held a pinnacle status in the Jia Ma Empire. Even Fa Ma was only comparable

    to Gu He in reputation, but significantly inferior in strength.

    In the eyes of countless novice alchemists, the four words ''Pill King Gu He'' had once

    represented an insurmountable peak!

    But now, Xiao Yan had completely replaced that once unscalable peak. This eighteen-year-

    old youth had become the new, insurmountable mountain in the hearts of countless

    alchemists!

    He was the true Pill King!

    Regardless of anything else, from this day forward, Xiao Yan''s name would truly resonate

    throughout the entire Jia Ma Empire!

    "As the Chairman of the Jia Ma Empire''s Alchemist Association, I hereby announce that the champion of the 7th Alchemist Grand Meeting is-Xiao Yan!!!!"