Section 16: White Emperor Reappears

"Impressive. So young, and already an alchemy master..."

"With Chen Yuqing holding the fort, the Chen Clan is clearly determined to make a grand showing at the Hundred Clans Pill Conference."

"The Chen Clan was once a first-rate family. Though it has declined now, a starved camel is still bigger than a horse—they still have some foundations left."

Amid the crowd's discussions, the Chen Clan's opponent slunk away in defeat, leaving the Chen Clan's alchemy team in possession of Arena One.

Chen Yuqing truly possessed considerable talent in alchemy. Though she could not compare to the Bliss Immortal Consorts, she still surpassed ordinary people. Her performance drew countless eyes.

Zhao Fei's skill was only a step away from that of an alchemy master, so he defeated his opponent without any suspense.

As for Chu Yun, although he did not often refine pills, the impetus of his Emperor-grade Spirit Light granted him profound wisdom and exceptional comprehension. He learned on the spot and put it to use at once, likewise narrowly defeating his opponent.

Over the next several days, the Chen Clan's team fought battle after battle without suffering a single defeat. They became the undisputed frontrunners, their limelight unmatched.

Naturally, the one who improved the most was still Chu Yun.

Under the explanations of the Bliss Immortal Consorts, everyone's alchemy techniques were thoroughly dissected, their essence laid bare. Chu Yun's pill-refining skill soared by the day, changing with every passing month.

At first, he could only learn on the spot and put it to use immediately, winning each match only with difficulty. But as time went on, he grew ever steadier. By the end of the county trials, he had reached a level extremely close to that of an alchemy master, faintly surpassing even Zhao Fei.

Of course, he still