Three Quarters Past Noon, Another Invitation

This year's Danish conference is fraught with uncertainty.

This made Murong Jin extremely nervous at this moment.

First, the young Grandmaster of the Bai Household suddenly appeared out of nowhere, and then the leader of the Dragon-Seeking Sect claimed to be Alchemist Grandmaster.

Although the latter has not yet been confirmed, the fact that it was the Bai family's grandmaster has been personally acknowledged by Elder Ge.

So.

Even if the leader of the Dragon-Seeking Sect is not Alchemist Grandmaster, Murong Jin is still the top choice to win the championship.

It was that young Grandmaster from the Bai Household.

So.

He had to choose the risk and take on the challenge of refining a first-grade elixir.

Only in this way can he have a chance to win against his opponent.

Murong Jin focused all his attention on the medicine cauldron. His soul power was not weak either; otherwise, he would not be able to become Alchemist.

Even so, it is undergoing tremendous challenges.

The other Alchemist Master also began refining elixirs.

The vast majority of the onlookers were Alchemist.

Although his skills were not as refined as those of Alchemist Master.

But their eyesight is also exceptional.

"Look, Master Meng of the Heaven-Praying Hall is refining the Emotion-Severing Pill, the most difficult of the second-grade pills. After taking it, one can sever all emotions and desires, focusing solely on the pursuit of the Dao. It is the pill most desired by those who are dedicated to cultivation!"

"And the Daoist Qishan is no ordinary person either. The medicinal herbs he uses to refine his pills are extremely rare. I reckon the Daoist Qishan has prepared quite a bit for this pill-refining gathering!"

"Look! True Person Qingyang has refined an Earth Spirit Pill. I've heard that this is True Person Qingyang's most skilled pill to refine, and he has never made a mistake. The pills he refines always have at least five pill patterns."

It has only one pill pattern, barely qualifying it as a pill of this grade, and it only has a faint medicinal fragrance.

With three or more red markings, the medicinal effect is stable.

The seven-lined cinnabar pattern can be considered top-grade.

It's clear that all the Alchemist Master take this competition very seriously.

Perhaps because of the participation of Grandmaster, Medicine King Valley specially awarded three Holy Soul Pills to the top three finishers this time.

Many of them knew they had no chance of winning first place.

Therefore, everyone is striving for that Holy Soul Pill.

"Have you noticed how familiar the pills Master Murong Jin put into the medicine cauldron are?"

After someone made a comment.

It immediately attracted the attention of most people.

"Yes, the Bone-Breaking Grass, Purple-Veined Begonia, Star-Hidden Grass, and Purple Sand Vine are all used to refine the first-grade elixir Purple-Veined Emperor Heart Pill."

"Master Murong is actually going to challenge a first-grade elixir?"

Everyone was astonished, but they quickly came to their senses.

After all, there are Alchemist Grandmaster participating this year, so the pressure is immense. If I don't challenge myself with a first-grade pill, I probably won't have a chance to win first place.

Murong Jin has always aimed for first place.

Furthermore, while the Purple-Veined Emperor Heart Pill is the easiest to obtain among first-grade pills, that is only relatively speaking.

It's not difficult for Alchemist Grandmaster.

But for those below the Grandmaster level, it's as difficult as ascending to heaven.

The control of fire, the perception of Divine Power, and the extraction and condensation of medicinal materials—every step is meticulously crafted.

Murong Jin's challenge earned him the respect of everyone present.

"Facing challenges head-on, no wonder you were last year's champion!"

Grandmaster Mo also praised the pills that Murong Jin was going to refine.

On the field.

All sixteen people began intensive alchemy.

Only two people haven't moved yet.

And coincidentally, they were on the adjacent stone platform.

They are also the two people who received the most attention at today's Dan meeting.

These two people were Chen Ning and Bai Cangtian.

Just as Chen Ning was about to summon the medicine cauldron to refine pills, a voice that only he could hear came from the side:

"Sect Leader Chen, do you want to win?"

The voice belonged to Bai Cangtian, who seemed indifferent to everything.

Aside from giving me a brief smile at the beginning, he reverted to his indifferent demeanor.

Chen Ning glanced at him.

Ignored it.

"Sect Leader Chen, Chu Xuanyuan admires you greatly, especially after you defeated several prodigies in Central Province. His admiration for you has only grown stronger."

That's what I said.

Chen Ning's expression changed slightly.

The image of Chu Xuanyuan that he spoke of resurfaced in Chen Ning's mind.

He was a very strong person.

He once disguised himself as the old sect leader to lure himself into his trap.

He set up two gates, one for life and one for death, in an attempt to trap himself.

Most importantly, his identity is that of the person in charge of the Three Quarters Past Noon.

The top leader.

The characters on his specially made token were: Jia Yi.

Thinking about these things.

Chen Ning couldn't help but transmit his voice, "So, you're also from the Three Quarters Past Noon?"

"Let me formally introduce myself. I Bai Cangtian, from the Three Quarters Past Noon. I have come to invite Sect Leader Chen to join us."

Chen Ning's eyes flickered slightly.

That "A4" should be his ranking.

Being ranked fourth in the "A" category indicates that it's no pushover either.

"I refused Chu Xuanyuan's invitation, why are you still not giving up? Did I not refuse thoroughly enough?"

Chen Ning was speechless.

It's like this Three Quarters Past Noon has become a persistent problem for me.

"Sect Leader Chen, I know you seem very eager to win this Pill Gathering. If you join, the top spot will be yours."

Bai Cangtian spoke with a confident tone.

"If you refuse, I will prevent you from taking first place. Although I don't know why you want to see the Heavenly Lake Holy Lord, it must be something important, right?"

"You think you can just stop it like that? You seem a bit too confident."

Chen Ning found it somewhat amusing.

"Sect Leader Chen, you cannot imagine my power. In the art of alchemy, you are no match for me. Only by joining us can you obtain our strength."

"I'm sorry, I refuse."

Chen Ning spoke without even thinking.

"Don't you need to reconsider?"

The other party seems to be making a final decision.

"It's time to start refining pills, young Grandmaster."

Chen Ning did not answer directly, but Bai Cangtian already knew the answer.

A moment later.

He transmitted his voice again.

"Sect Leader Chen, Chu Xuanyuan sent me to invite you, promising that after you join, you can be on equal footing with him. To be honest, I also hope you will refuse, because I want to see what abilities you have that make Chu Xuanyuan value you so much?"

Throughout the entire conversation, Chen Ning and Bai Cangtian communicated via telepathy.

Therefore, from the outside, the two appeared to be standing motionless on the stone platform.

"What are they doing? Why haven't they started refining pills yet?"

"Yeah, we came to see these two, but why are they standing there like wooden statues?"

Even Grandmaster Mo felt something was amiss and urged:

"Gentlemen, time is limited, please don't delay any longer."

The sound was transmitted.

Finally.

Both of them moved from the stone platform they were on.

They all summoned their medicine cauldrons.

Bai Cangtian first flicked his sleeve, and a silver medicine cauldron appeared, landing on the stone platform.

When Chen Ning summoned the Essence-Shaking Cauldron, a High-Grade Spirit Artifact, it drew another round of exclamations.

"Good heavens, Sect Leader Chen's medicine cauldron is also High-Grade Spirit Artifact."

"They're finally going to make their move!"

Upon witnessing this scene...

The Daoist Qishan, who was refining pills, also spared a thought to observe. Chen Ning had been hesitant to move, and now, urged on by Grandmaster Mo, was he finally about to embarrass himself in public?