The gap between Flowing Cloud and Xiao Yan was not merely slight; it was like an insurmountable chasm lay between them.
Just now, even the Yao Clan chief had personally invited Flowing Cloud to take part in this showdown between peak alchemists. After being rebuked by Flowing Cloud's subordinate, Hun Xuzi had actually not dared to respond too strongly. From this alone, Xiao Yan could guess that if Hai Bodong had not stepped in to rebuke him earlier, Flowing Cloud's side would very likely have personally taught Hun Xuzi a lesson. Xiao Yan believed that Flowing Cloud now possessed such strength.
Besides, when it came to alchemy, the strength of one's Soul Power could determine the upper limit of one's alchemical grade. Back then, Xiao Xuan had told Xiao Yan that if one could refine the pure Soul Origin within the Heavenly Tomb Soul, there was a chance of raising one's Soul Power to a peak level.
Perhaps Flowing Cloud's power has already reached the legendary Emperor Realm. It is said that an alchemist with such Soul Power can even refine Emperor Grade medicinal pills, provided the conditions are right! Xiao Yan thought to himself.
Xiao Yan had originally come to the Yao Clan intending to participate in this final contest. Yet now, the four who had taken the stage surpassed him by far in both strength and alchemical experience, causing the confidence in his heart to vanish at once.
"Teacher, the pressure today is truly immense. If I go up there, I will only make a fool of myself!" Xiao Yan looked at Old Yao with some helplessness and dejection, then sighed.
"Yes. These people were all peak alchemists of their era. But Xiao Yanzi, do not be too discouraged. Other than Flowing Cloud, each of the other three