Return to the Northwest Continent

The pill Xiao Yu wanted to refine this time was a Ninth-grade Treasure Pill. Nearly a thousand medicinal ingredients were continuously refined and fused under his precise control. As time passed, a strange pill fragrance wafted from within Xiao Yu's fiery cauldron.

The pill competition between the Yao Clan and Xiao Yu had drawn quite a crowd. As the refining process dragged on, more and more people gathered here. Aside from the elders of various clans, most were members of the Gu Clan.

Even Gu Yuan had arrived by now. He had long known that Xiao Yu had entered the ranks of Rank 9 Alchemy Grandmasters, and he had come specifically to witness Xiao Yu's Alchemy Skill for himself.

To reach the realm of a Rank 9 Alchemy Grandmaster at such a young age—such strength and talent, coupled with Xiao Yu's cultivation—even Xun'er's peerless talent within the Gu Clan seemed insignificant by comparison in Gu Yuan's eyes!

In the blink of an eye, half a month passed. The pill inside Xiao Yu's fiery cauldron had become increasingly solid, while the three from the Yao Clan had only just begun condensing their pills. Refining a pill was not merely about producing it; the higher its grade, the more time was needed to nurture its spirit.

"Hehe, the result is already clear. Even within the Yao Clan, Xiao Yu's Alchemy Skill would likely rank among the top three. He can refine a Ninth-grade Treasure Pill as easily as this, so refining a Nine-Rank Profound Pill in the future will certainly be no problem!" Yao Dan said with a smile, stroking his beard.

In truth, Yao Dan was not so stubborn. To him, if someone's alchemy prowess could surpass that of the Yao Clan, it would be a good thing for the Dou