The next day, when the first ray of sunlight fell upon Xuanhuang Fortress, the Alchemy Plaza within the fortress was already bustling with activity. Hundreds of alchemists stood respectfully upon the plaza, waiting for the alchemy ceremony to begin. Before long, several figures came striding through the air from the horizon and appeared at the center of the plaza, drawing a burst of cheers from the crowd.
"Your subordinate greets the Alliance Leader!" Gu He did not dare delay and hurriedly bowed deeply to Xiao Yan. Seeing this, the other alchemists also bowed in respectful succession.
"Rise." Seeing that their attitudes were fairly proper, Xiao Yan nodded slightly. "Today, Miss Yao Ling will personally refine an Eight-grade Nine-color medicinal pill. Watch carefully and learn well. The chance to observe such a process is something one may encounter but cannot seek."
His words caused a stir among the alchemists below. Though they had learned of this news in advance, hearing of a medicinal pill of such a grade with their own ears still struck their hearts deeply. After all, even in their wildest dreams, they had never dared imagine that they could refine a pill of such a level...
"Greetings, Alliance Leader. I nearly missed the chance to observe this pill's refinement." As soon as Xiao Yan finished speaking, Master Liu Chang arrived, walking through the air alongside several dozen alchemists. He cupped his hands slightly toward Xiao Yan. "This old man is somewhat concerned. Can this young lady truly refine a pill of such a grade?"
Having heard that Yao Ling was still quite young, he could not help but feel a degree of contempt. He simply did not believe that anyone at such an age could independently refine an Eight-grade Nine-color medicinal pill. Otherwise, would not all the years