Amid wave after wave of cheers, Old Man Shennong was the first to move. A cluster of emerald-green flames manifested beneath his feet, supporting him like an auspicious cloud as he entered the central plaza.
The emerald-green flame was extraordinarily peculiar. Not only did it carry no scorching heat, it instead radiated boundless Life Energy that continuously spread out through heaven and earth, leaving anyone who caught its scent feeling refreshed and at ease.
Old Man Shennong cupped his hands toward Yao Dan and Elder Zhuwen on the high platform before looking at Chen Guan.
"I see that your soul is immensely powerful, little friend, not the slightest bit inferior to this old man's. I fear your alchemy skills have long surpassed what the rumors claim. Such a grand occasion is rare—do you not wish to enter the field and give it a try?"
A gentle smile remained on Old Man Shennong's aged face, his eyes kind and peaceful.
It was not only toward Chen Guan. He seemed to treat everyone this way.
Chen Guan still shook his head. What he needed now was to conserve his strength and prepare himself.
"Very well. It seems that in this Medicine Ceremony Assembly, only Old Man Wanhuo will be showing off alongside this old man."
"Old Man Shennong, what do you mean by that? Do you think obtaining the Life Spirit Flame means victory is already assured? Earning the title of the continent's number one alchemist will not be so easy."
Elder Wanhuo swept his sleeve and rose, arriving beside Old Man Shennong amid the sound of wind and flames. His barbed words made the latter burst into hearty laughter. It was clear that the two had crossed paths before.
Old Man Shennong was a six-star Dou Saint and one of the