The Competition Begins, Each Revealing Their Trump Cards

Seeing that all the competing alchemists had gathered in the square, Fama, the Alchemist Guild president responsible for announcing the start, stepped before the VIP Box.

The spectator stands opposite immediately erupted with deafening cheers and applause.

Everyone waited excitedly for the competition to begin.

Fama had clearly anticipated the cheers and applause from the stands and showed no surprise whatsoever.

His gaze slowly swept across the entire venue as Fama pressed both hands downward.

At Fama's gesture, the thunderous noise from the stands gradually subsided before finally falling silent.

Everyone knew that Fama was about to speak!

"The first two rounds of assessment have concluded. First, congratulations to every alchemist who has entered the third round. You have all done well. However, the third round differs greatly from the first two."

Fama paused before continuing.

"For the third round, the Guild will provide the contestants with no assistance. We will provide neither pill formulas nor medicinal ingredients; everything must be prepared by the contestants themselves. This tests your connections. As an alchemist, building connections is one of the most fundamental abilities."

"Of course, we have also taken your difficulties into consideration, so the duration of this round has been greatly extended. It is morning now, and this round will continue until tonight."

"If anyone has not prepared their pill formula or ingredients, you may leave now and seek assistance. As long as you refine your pill before nightfall, it will count."

"Since the Guild will not be providing pill formulas this round, what pill you refine is entirely up to you. As long as you successfully refine a pill within the limits of your ability and within the allotted time, it will be tested."

"We will select the final champion based on the grade and practical value of the