The Alchemist Tournament Begins

Yan Xixi suddenly fell silent. Of course she knew, but what did that have to do with her good relationship with Sister Xiao Yi Xian?

"Although Sister Xiao Yi Xian is the sect leader of the Poison Sect, many Poison Master in the Chuyun Empire aspire to join the Poison Sect rather than the Ten Thousand Scorpion Gate!" Yan Xixi said to her Old Woman Zhang without fear.

Looking at the somewhat stubborn young girl before her, the Old Woman Zhang's expression softened slightly, her sternness fading. She said to Yan Xixi, "The Poison Sect Chuyun Empire, but it's not under the control of the imperial Imperial Family. Our Alchemist Guild, however, has intricate ties with the Imperial Family. If our relationship with the Poison Sect becomes even better than our relationship with the Imperial Family, how do you think the Imperial Family will view us?"

"Although the Imperial Family usually Alchemist Guild with amicable relations, their bottom line has always been clear. If anyone wants to shake the foundation of the Imperial Family, they must not underestimate the Imperial Family's strength. Even for us Alchemist Guild, we are unwilling to have a direct conflict with the Imperial Family!" the Old Woman Zhang said in a deep voice.

These words, however, left Yan Xixi utterly bewildered, as she couldn't possibly comprehend such things; she was simply too naive.

The Old Woman Zhang glanced at Yan Xixi and said, "If you can win first place in this Alchemist Tournament, then when you go back and become the president of the Alchemist Guild, it will be meaningless to anyone else. Don't forget why you studied alchemy in the first place?"

After speaking, the Old Woman Zhang gave Yan Xixi a deep, somewhat sinister look before walking outside. Outside the door, the other alchemists from the Chuyun Empire stood there. The Old Woman Zhang glanced at them and said calmly, "You must all give it your all in this Alchemist Tournament. This Alchemist Tournament is crucial; the Imperial Family is watching your performance!"

As soon as he finished speaking, all the alchemists from the Chuyun Empire present looked at the guild leader with excitement. Within the empire, the Imperial Family family held a very high position, and if they could gain the Imperial Family's favor, it would certainly be a great thing for them as alchemists!

Seeing the excited expressions on these people's faces, the Old Woman Zhang simply smiled and left.

Inside the room, Yan Xixi stood there blankly, her once bright eyes now only dull, because her Old Woman Zhang's words had brought back those unbearable childhood memories!

Yan Xixi's parents were herb gatherers in a border city of the Chuyun Empire, collecting medicinal herbs for alchemists to supplement their family income. It was over a single herb that her parents got into a conflict with an alchemist, and in the end, her parents were burned to death by the alchemist's Pill Fire. By the time Yan Xixi found out, her parents had already turned into ashes!

Later, Yan Xixi Yan Xixi vowed to avenge her parents. She met her Old Woman Zhang and learned alchemy from her. Her goal was to become the head of the Alchemist Guild so that she would have the right to find the alchemist who had visited her hometown back then!

Yan Xixi Yan Xixi stood there stunned for a while before she recovered, but now there was a hint of indifference in her eyes.

In the lounge of the Alchemist Guild of the Mulan Empire, several figures sat on the sofas. Besides the leader, the Mu Lanfa -guild master, two young figures sat on the sofas on either side. These two men had an arrogant look on their faces; they were Zhao Feiyun and Zhao Feilong.

Mu Lanfa looked at the two and said, "The first round of the competition tomorrow should be quite simple. The second round will be randomly selected. This time, you two will only have two opponents: Luo Tian from the Luoyan Empire and Yan Xixi from the Chuyun Empire. Especially Yan Xixi, this girl, like their guild leader, has extremely skilled methods for refining Poison Pill. Don't be careless when refining the pills!"

Zhao Feiyun said nonchalantly, "I know that little girl. She's just Poison Master. The Poison Master in the Chuyun Empire are all third-rate guys who only know how to do petty tricks. They'll never amount to anything!"

Upon hearing Zhao Feiyun's words, Mu Lanfa's face darkened. "What do you know? People shun Poison Master not because using poison is a lowly art, but because those Poison Master use extremely insidious methods. If you are defeated in this Alchemist Tournament because you underestimate Yan Xixi, the Imperial Family will definitely not let you off!"

Zhao Feilong looked at Mu Lanfa and asked, "Teacher, is it really that serious?"

Mu Lanfa nodded and said, "Of course! The rest of you listen up too. This time, your opponents are alchemists from other empires. They are all the best in their respective empires. Put away your pride and go down. The first round of alchemy begins tomorrow!"

"Yes!" Everyone nodded and left.

After everyone had left, Mu Lanfa turned to Zhao Feiyun and Zhao Feilong and said, "This is an operation by the three great empires against the Jia Ma Empire. Your names at the Alchemist Tournament represent the empire's position within the allied forces during this operation. So, you'd better think carefully!"

Zhao Feiyun and Zhao Feilong were immediately alarmed. After exchanging a glance, they both nodded and said, "Don't worry, this time we will definitely not give other empires a chance!"

This situation also occurred in the Luoyan Empire, but these alchemists did not take the alchemists of the Jia Ma Empire seriously, because the Jia Ma Empire only had one peak fourth-grade alchemist participating in the Alchemist Tournament this time, and such strength was not worthy of their attention!

Soon, the next day arrived.

The presidents of the Alchemist Guild of the three great empires and the leaders of the other three major forces all came to a high platform. More than forty alchemists from the four great empires stood below the platform, while Xiao Yu and Yao Yue stood at the front of the alchemist team from the Jia Ma Empire!

Xiao Yu quietly asked Yao Yue, "Are you nervous?"

Yao Yue glanced at Xiao Yu and said, "What's there to be nervous about? Since you're here to cover for me, I should just go all out. Maybe this time I can break through to the fifth rank!"

Xiao Yu smiled and said, "Alright, seeing how composed you are, I'm relieved!"

Huo Yue'er stood behind Xiao Yu. Xiao Yu had brought Huo Yue'er to this Alchemist Tournament. Although she had just entered the fifth rank, this environment was extremely helpful for Huo Yue'er!

Fama glanced at the alchemists before him and announced loudly, "Gentlemen, you are all elites of the Alchemist Guild. This Alchemist Tournament is for you to exchange and learn from each other. Without further ado, I announce the rules for the first round of this Alchemist Tournament!"

The alchemists below the stage immediately fell silent, their eyes fixed intently on Fama.