While Xiao Yan was preparing to restart the alchemy process, good news arrived from Mo Zhai's side.
Of course, this good news is only relative to Mo Zhai. For Gu Li and the others, it's like a slap in the face, Elder Zhang faces burning with pain.
On the stone platform, Mo Zhai sat cross-legged in front of the medicine cauldron, his withered hands pressed tightly against it, his Spiritual Strength surging into the cauldron like a raging torrent.
Under the relentless refining power of the black flames, the medicinal herbs within had all transformed into clumps of viscous liquid. At this moment, these liquids, brimming with violent energy, were slowly fusing together under Mo Zhai's full control.
This is the first step in the process of Pill Fusion, and it is also an extremely crucial step!
Inside the medicine cauldron, two viscous liquids changed shape under the control of Mo Zhai's Spiritual Strength, eventually forming two cone-shaped objects.
A barrier of pitch-black flames formed between the two, and the two "cones" slowly joined together at the two ends of the barrier. During this process, Mo Zhai poured all his Spiritual Strength into this step of fusion. There could be no mistakes in the first step of fusion, and he had to maintain a state of full strength at all times.
"Buzz..."
Like a dragonfly skimming the water, the tips of the two "cones" gently touched the dark flames. The burning flames caused the energy in the two ointments to tremble, but fortunately, no accident like Xiao Yan's occurred.
Seeing this, Gu Li on the referee's stand frowned, feeling resentful that this guy hadn't had an accident. He exchanged a glance with Chi Lin beside him, then lost interest in looking at Mo Zhai and turned his gaze back to Xiao Yan.
At this moment, Xiao Yan was not discouraged by his previous mistake. After all, it was his first time, and failure was just that—failure. As long as he maintained his confidence, success was not impossible.
Although Emperor Grade Pill are not easy to refine, as long as one gradually becomes familiar with the refining method and controls the energy released by the medicinal materials during the process, refining them will not be too difficult.
After a moment's thought, Xiao Yan suddenly waved his hand, and with a "poof," a dazzling golden light, as brilliant as the sun, appeared on the Void Plaza.
This time, Xiao Yan did not choose to use the fused Heavenly Flames. Instead, he chose the Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame, which is known for its terrifying Heavenly Flames. Its temperature is enough to cut the initial refining time of the medicinal materials in half. Of course, this also requires Xiao Yan's extreme output of his Dou Qi.
The moment the Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame appeared, the temperature in the entire Void Plaza suddenly soared. Everyone's expression changed instantly, and even the six- or seven-star Half-Emperor showed a solemn look on their faces.
As for those in the arena whose strength had not reached the level of Half-Emperor, they were all covered in sweat and their faces were flushed. The Dou Qi in their bodies was evaporating rapidly like boiling water.
It has to be said that the terror of the Heavenly Flames is truly unimaginable. And this is only a Child Flame. If the real Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame were here, how terrifying would it be!
"This is... the Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame, ranked fourth on the Heavenly Flame Ranking!"
At this moment, even Gu Li and the other judge on the referee's stand were shocked. Fourth place on the Heavenly Flame Ranking was already unimaginable to them, but what they couldn't believe was that such a terrifying Heavenly Flames was actually in Xiao Yan's hands!
Of course, with their discerning eyes, these two could see that this was just a small Child Flame, but it was precisely because of this that they were even more shocked!
On the stands, the young man holding the Brushing Jade Fan and Elder Xuan, who was staring in disbelief, both turned their incredulous gazes toward Xiao Yan. At this moment, even with their knowledge, they could hardly imagine that Xiao Yan possessed such a terrifying Heavenly Flames!
" Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame, tsk tsk, Yan Xiao, you really are an extraordinary person. But this only makes me more curious..."
Noticing the situation, Xiao Yan frowned slightly and with a wave of his hand, threw the Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame into the Myriad Beast Cauldron in front of him. At the same time, hundreds of rare medicinal herbs were thrown into the cauldron. As Xiao Yan Dou Qi was rapidly consumed, the terrifying temperature inside the cauldron rose instantly.
This time, under the terrifying refining power of Xiao Yan's Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame, coupled with the extreme consumption of Dou Qi, the refining process in the medicine cauldron was obviously much faster than the first time. In just half a day, the medicinal materials inside had all turned yellowish-brown. Presumably, it won't be long before these medicinal materials can be purified and refined.
At this moment, the process of Pill Fusion in Mo Zhai's medicine cauldron was more than halfway complete. However, by this point, Mo Zhai's Spiritual Strength was gradually beginning to weaken.
The prolonged and excessive consumption, coupled with the effects of the Blood Soul Pill on his Soul Origin, made Mo Di's Mo Zhai increasingly solemn. However, seeing that the Pill Fusion had reached its final stage, once the Nascent Pill formed, he could proceed slowly in the future.
However, in order to compete with Xiao Yan, he has been consuming his Spiritual Strength at a high level these past few days to ensure the success of his pills. Therefore, Mo Zhai's Spiritual Strength is relatively weaker than usual at this moment.
"Damn it! Of all times, at this time..."
As the pills in the cauldron gradually fused together, the Nascent Pill was within reach. As long as Mo Zhai could overcome this hurdle, he was confident that he could win the championship!
Although he was determined to persevere, the gradual depletion of his Spiritual Strength told Mo Zhai that if he continued at this high rate of energy expenditure, even if he reached the Nascent Pill, he would likely miss out on the final Formed Pill...
With his bloodshot eyes sweeping over the medicine cauldron in front of Xiao Yan, Mo Zhai was filled with even greater rage upon seeing the Heavenly Flames burning fiercely within it.
The next moment, as Mo Zhai's throat bobbed, his Spiritual Strength suddenly surged again, transforming into a powerful Spiritual Strength Soul Storm around Mo Zhai, which fiercely blasted towards Xiao Yan.
At the same time, a powerful Spiritual Strength is also controlling the pill in the cauldron before him; the Emperor Grade Nascent Pill is about to be born!
On the referee's stand, Gu Li sensed the aura emanating from Mo Zhai, and his expression instantly darkened again. This Mo Zhai was truly audacious. Such a despicable trick would have been enough once, but what he never expected was that this guy would actually consume the Blood Soul Pill again!
Such behavior is truly infuriating!
" Mo Zhai! You openly consumed the Blood Soul Pill in full view of everyone, defying the rules of the Pill Tower. Today, I, on behalf of the Pill Tower, will carry out the order to kill you!"
With a sharp shout, Gu Li finally couldn't suppress the anger in her chest. She stood up, her icy gaze instantly fixed on Mo Zhai, and she roared angrily. With a movement, she was about to grab Mo Zhai.
"Ha ha ha ha!"
Upon hearing this, Mo Zhai burst into laughter, then with a sudden wave of his sleeve, a powerful surge of Spiritual Strength spread out, and he coldly shouted:
"President Gu Li, even if you hate me to the core, you wouldn't stoop to such lengths to frame me! How could I possibly use something as wicked as the Blood Soul Pill! Don't forget, I am also under the command of the Pill Tower, and I would never disobey Pill Tower rules! You're doing this solely for the sake of your chief alchemist, Yan Xiao!"
A sharp shout only fueled Gu Li's rage. This Mo Zhai had dared to distort the truth in public; his crime was truly unforgivable!
However, just as Gu Li was about to make a move, Old Monster Hu's figure once again appeared in mid-air, blocking Gu Li's path.
"Hehe, President Gu Li, Mo Zhai is right. After all, he is under the same command as you, the Pill Tower Pill Tower. How could he do such a treasonous thing? As the number one power on the continent, how could we dare to violate the rules of the Pill Tower? So, President Gu Li, please don't make baseless accusations!"
This scene caused many people in the stands to change color, especially when they heard about the Blood Soul Pill. A look of horror flashed across their faces. That kind of thing was something that even ordinary people like them would be terrified of!
Upon hearing Mo Zhai and Old Monster Hu's words again, although they still had some doubts, they frowned helplessly. After all, even if what Gu Li said was true, they had no evidence and were not as strong as the other side, so how could they defeat Mo Zhai?
At this moment, Gu Li's face was trembling with rage. He understood the situation, and although he was furious, he was helpless against Old Monster Hu in front of him. He could only angrily rebuke him:
" Old Monster Hu! You've obstructed the Alchemist Guild 'Alchemist Guild affairs time and time again. Are you openly declaring your intention to be our enemy?!"
To this, Old Monster Hu smiled faintly, shook his head slightly, raised his eyes and looked at Gu Li with a smile, pointing his withered finger at Gu Li, and sneered:
"I do not intend to be an enemy of the Alchemist Guild, but I have no choice but to deal with you. The one I am stopping today is not the Alchemist Guild, but you, Gu Li!"
"You!"
"If you're not satisfied, feel free to fight me. I'll gladly oblige!"
No sooner had Gu Li finished speaking than Old Monster Hu's equally forceful voice rang out again, causing Gu Li to shudder. Did this old man really think that Gu Li was afraid of him?
However, just as Old Monster Hu was staring at Gu Li with a cold smile, Chi Lin, who was standing next to Gu Li, quickly pulled him back and simultaneously transmitted a message to him:
"President, don't forget, the most important thing right now is the Alchemist Grand Meeting. Don't fall for this old man's tricks and lose sight of the bigger picture!"
Chi Lin's words jolted Gu Li awake from his reverie. Gu Li quickly looked towards Xiao Yan, but his brows furrowed. Xiao Yan's situation was not as calm as he had imagined!