The other alchemists naturally did not want Xiao Yan to return. He was a favorite to win the Myriad Pill Gathering. If he failed to complete the Heaven Refining Technique, the other alchemists would still have a chance at the championship.
At that moment, a bell rang throughout the entire Heavenly Spirit Continent, signaling the end of the Myriad Pill Gathering.
Xiao Yan had once again achieved his last-minute comeback, returning at the very final moment.
"Brother Xiao Yan!"
Gu Xun'er rushed into Xiao Yan's arms at once.
"I'm sorry, Xun'er. I made you worry."
"It's all right, Brother Xiao Yan. As long as you're back."
"Xiao Yan, did you complete the Heaven Refining Technique?"
Qingyan Jing asked. Though she was not an alchemist, she was still deeply curious about the Heaven Refining Technique.
Xiao Yan nodded.
"I was fortunate enough to complete the Heaven Refining Technique. It truly deserves to be called the pinnacle of Alchemy Skill."
"Now that you've completed the Heaven Refining Technique, the championship of this Myriad Pill Gathering will surely be yours."
"Where is Lan Hong? Wasn't he with you?"
Cai Lin asked.
"Senior hasn't returned yet?"
Xiao Yan recounted everything that had happened at the Maha Divine Tree.
Cailing, Little Doctor Immortal, and Zi Yan could not help but frown.
"Could Brother Lan Hong still be inside the Maha Divine Tree?"
"That's possible. There's nothing we can do now. We can only wait for him to return."
"Our strength is still too weak. We can never be of help to Brother Lan Hong."
"It's good that you understand. That's why our first priority is still improving our own strength. You can't train for three days and slack off for two."
Zi Yan blushed. Cai Lin's words were clearly aimed at her. With Zi Yan's