Only three people in the arena could rival Xu Qing.
One wore a blood-colored robe and had a tuft of feathers growing from his head. He was a kindly-looking old man.
Xu Qing guessed that this man was Extremely Yang Old Daoist, the representative of the Blood Moon Sect and Heavenly Demon Sect.
The remaining two were a man and a woman.
The man was also an old man, Bao Dan Sect's Third Grand Elder.
The woman was a middle-aged beauty dressed in gray robes with no sect insignia at all. She was actually an independent cultivator.
As for the others, none could compare to Xu Qing in terms of alchemy.
As one incense stick burned away, the atmosphere in the plaza grew increasingly tense.
Xu Qing's movements remained elegant and composed, as though unaffected by the passing of time.
His eyes glimmered as if they could see through the essence of every material.
Seeing this, Extremely Yang Old Daoist's eyes flashed with gloom.
He nodded slightly and muttered, "This boy is extraordinary. His foundation in alchemy has actually reached such a level. But a solid foundation alone is not enough in the Dao of alchemy.
The key lies in the final test. Hmph, my only opponent is probably Dan Chenzi."
Bao Dan Sect Third Grand Elder Dan Chenzi was likewise stunned by Xu Qing's skill.
He secretly thought, *This kid has truly kept his abilities well hidden. I had been somewhat dismissive when the Sect Master told me about him.
Now that I see it, this boy's foundation in alchemy is actually above mine. My Bao Dan Sect truly underestimated him.*
Although the middle-aged beauty was an independent cultivator, her alchemy skills were also remarkable.
She looked at Xu Qing, a trace of admiration flashing through her eyes before