Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame

After Yao Chen helped Xiao Yan block the Black Demon Lightning, the dark clouds in the sky dispersed, signaling the end of the warm-up before the Medicine Ceremony's main event.

With a cheerful smile, Yao Dan announced that Yao Tian had taken first place in the warm-up round.

...The Medicine Ceremony required each participant to refine pills alone. Xiao Yan had failed to withstand the Pill Lightning himself, so his result did not count.

Though he had been named first, Yao Tian showed not the slightest hint of joy. Anyone with eyes could see that the true first place should have gone to Xiao Yan.

Whether one could withstand the Pill Lightning was secondary, since others could offer assistance with that. What mattered was whether one could refine the pill in the first place.

"Ha ha ha... It's our turn next, isn't it?" Hun Xuzi laughed as he stepped onto the platform. With a flash, he reappeared seated upon a stone platform at one edge.

"After watching for so long, my hands are getting itchy too." Gu Feng flew onto another stone platform and sat directly opposite Hun Xuzi, clearly looking to challenge him.

Yao Chen smiled faintly and stopped beside Xiao Yan. "Xiao Yan, make some room for your teacher. Watch carefully. If you see anything unexpected later, or have any questions, hold them in for now. I'll explain them when we get back. First, observe our pill-refining methods properly. They should be of some help to you."

A trace of confusion flashed through Xiao Yan's eyes. He did not understand why Yao Chen had specifically warned him like this, but he nodded. "Yes, Teacher."

Huo Yao and Elder Shennong also stepped onto the high platform. The five of them all turned their gazes toward the Medicine Clan, curious