At that moment, Xiao Yan, who was still refining medicinal herbs, suddenly turned deathly pale.
His strength and Soul Realm were ultimately somewhat inferior to those of the other four. Thus, when he had refined only ninety percent of the medicinal herbs, he was affected by Hun Xuzi, Flowing Cloud, Elder Wan Huo, and the others.
Not good. Xiao Yanzi was ultimately one step too slow. Now that the momentum of those four has taken shape, the natural energy is being frantically plundered. It is impossible for Xiao Yanzi to compete with them for it now. In other words, this time, at most—at most—he can only refine a Ninth-grade Treasure Pill. His defeat is already certain! As he watched the situation in the sky, Old Yao sighed inwardly, growing somewhat anxious.
"Competing on the same stage as these four—even if he loses, it does not matter!" Just as Old Yao was worrying, Xiao Chen's voice suddenly sounded by his ear.
"Indeed. Being able to compete against these four contemporary powerhouses is an excellent experience for Xiao Yanzi. Even if he ultimately ends up in fifth place, it would not be shameful!" Hearing Xiao Chen's words, Old Yao nodded as well.
"These four are actually all refining Ninth-grade Profound Pills!"
At the seat of honor, Yao Dan gazed at the phenomenon in the sky, his expression turning rather strange. With his discerning eye, how could he fail to see that these four were competing against one another? He did not know Old Man Shen Nong, Hun Xuzi, and Flowing Cloud particularly well, but he at least knew Elder Wan Huo inside out. Although the latter's alchemy skills were not weak, if he wanted to refine a Ninth-grade Profound Pill, his chance of success would likely not exceed twenty percent.
Moreover, refining