Chapter 281: 281. Chapter 281: The Final Winner!

281. Chapter 281: The Final Winner!

Hun Xuzi's face was ashen, flames of fury flickering in his eyes, but in the end, he was helpless.

This wave was a loss after all!

This guy gritted his teeth fiercely. "Forget it!"

Hun Xuzi cursed inwardly, a trace of unwillingness flashing through his eyes.

Although a portion of his Void Swallowing Flame Sub-Flame had been snatched away by Gu Fei, he could not give up at this moment! "Fortunately."

"Most of the energy in the fire cauldrons of those two old fellows has already been plundered by me."

Hun Xuzi scanned his surroundings, his gaze sweeping over the fire cauldrons of Shennong Laoren and Yao Wanhuo, a cold, sinister smile curling the corners of his mouth.

At this rate, there's a chance! Hun Xuzi took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down.

Looking down at his own fire cauldron, he saw golden light flickering within; the embryonic form of a Pill had already appeared.

"With this energy, it is enough!"

Saying this, Hun Xuzi formed seals with both hands and began to perform his Alchemy with all his might.

One could see the energy inside the fire cauldron surging violently, with a golden embryonic Pill floating within it.

The surrounding spectators held their breath, staring fixedly at Hun Xuzi's fire cauldron.

Even some master Alchemists could not help but marvel at this moment.

"It seems Hun Xuzi is going to succeed!"

"I never expected him to be able to refine the embryonic form of a Nine-Rank Profound Pill in such a short time!"

"This Hun Xuzi's Alchemy is truly well-deserved of its reputation!"

Bursts of exclamations rose from the crowd.

If Hun Xuzi could truly successfully refine a Nine-Rank Profound Pill, then this guy would become the only person present to complete such a feat.

This would mean that he would snatch the title of the world's number one Alchemist!!!

A trace of fanaticism flashed in Hun Xuzi's eyes.

This was the goal he had been striving for his entire life! Thinking of how he was about to get his wish.

He could not help but become excited, his hand movements becoming even more rapid.

However, just at this moment, Gu Fei encountered trouble on his side.

"Still not enough!"

Gu Fei's brows were tightly locked. Feeling the thin energy of heaven and earth around him, he felt secretly anxious. He looked around and discovered that he could no longer absorb more energy from the world.

Just as Gu Fei was at his wit's end.

His gaze suddenly fell upon Hun Xuzi's fire cauldron.

In an instant, a bold idea flashed through his mind.

"That's it!"

Gu Fei's eyes lit up, a cunning smile curling the corners of his mouth.

Xiao Ying!

This time I have to rely on you! Gu Fei silently recited in his heart toward Xiao Ying.

The next moment, a scene that caught everyone off guard occurred. Xiao Ying's figure suddenly disappeared from where it was, and when it reappeared, it was already above the black fire cauldron in front of Void Swallowing Flame.

That small flame infant's figure was agile, its movements as swift as lightning.

"What?"

Hun Xuzi's pupils shrank, his face filled with disbelief.

He never expected that Gu Fei would actually dare to target him at a time like this! Is there no end to this! Didn't you just swallow a portion of my Exotic Fire!!! However, before Hun Xuzi could react, Xiao Ying had already quickly lifted the lid of the fire cauldron, a hint of cunning flashing in those lava-like eyes, and then it swallowed the Embryonic Pill inside in one gulp! "Seeking death!"

Hun Xuzi went completely insane.

This Embryonic Pill had cost him so much effort. Hun Xuzi's eyes were bloodshot, veins bulging on his face, like a crazed beast.

Seeing this, the guy let out a roar and slapped a palm toward Xiao Ying.

However, Xiao Ying was exceptionally agile and easily dodged Hun Xuzi's attack.

That small figure drew a graceful arc in the air and finally landed steadily on Gu Fei's shoulder.

This scene happened too fast, so fast that the surrounding spectators hadn't even reacted. By the time they realized what had happened, there was an immediate uproar.

"Heavens! Gu Fei actually..."

"He... he snatched Hun Xuzi's Pill!"

A burst of exclamations erupted from the crowd, completely not expecting Gu Fei to pull such a move.

And in the VIP seats, Xiao Yixian and Cai'er could not help but laugh out loud.

"Well done, Xiao Ying!"

Xiao Yixian clapped and cheered. However, Hun Xuzi was not in such a good mood.

His eyes were bloodshot, his whole body emitting a violent aura, like a volcano about to erupt.

"Return the Embryonic Pill to me!"

Hun Xuzi roared. The next moment, Hun Xuzi's figure flashed, charging directly toward Gu Fei. Although Gu Fei did not fear Hun Xuzi.

But if a battle were to start at this time, it would undoubtedly affect the refining of the Pill.

Just as he was preparing to respond, two figures suddenly blocked Gu Fei's path.

It was none other than Shennong Laoren and Yao Wanhuo! "Hun Xuzi, you are being a bit too overbearing!"

Shennong Laoren snorted coldly.

"It seems this old man cannot sit idly by either!"

Yao Wanhuo also said.

The two grandmaster alchemists struck at the same time, and in an instant, the colors of heaven and earth changed.

One saw Shennong Laoren manifest the Life Flame, while Yao Wanhuo urged on the Nine Nether Wind Flame. The two top-tier Exotic Fires intertwined in the air, forming an indestructible barrier of flame.

Although the Void Swallowing Flame Sub-Flame of Hun Xuzi was powerful, facing the combined force of the two great Exotic Fires, he was unable to break through their defense in a short time.

The three types of Exotic Fire collided in the air, erupting with a deafening roar, and the entire plaza trembled violently.

In this earth-shattering confrontation, Gu Fei obtained a rare moment of respite. With the obstruction of Shennong Laoren and Yao Wanhuo, he was finally able to refine medicine with peace of mind.

However, fusing two different medicinal properties was no easy task.

Gu Fei looked down at the medicine cauldron, only to see golden light and black Qi intertwining within; it was clear the two medicinal properties were repelling each other.

If this continued—just then, the small flame infant jumped into the medicine cauldron and began to exert its miraculous purifying ability.

Xiao Ying's ability was truly heaven-defying!

Under the influence of Xiao Ying, the impure medicinal properties within the Embryonic Pill of Hun Xuzi were removed one by one, leaving behind only those pure energies.

Gu Fei focused on controlling this process, and fine beads of sweat gradually seeped out on his forehead.

Fusing two different medicinal properties was a huge challenge for him as well.

Yet even so, Gu Fei still felt that his energy was somewhat insufficient.

Gu Fei frowned slightly, calculating inwardly.

"Young friend Gu Fei, today this old man shall forge a bond of goodwill; it would be a pity to waste so much energy!"

Just at this moment, an aged yet powerful voice arrived.

Gu Fei looked up and saw Shennong Laoren wave his palm; a brilliant green orb of light flew out from his medicine cauldron and headed straight toward Gu Fei.

That orb of light contained rich vitality; it was clearly the residual energy from Shennong Laoren's medicine cauldron.

"Young friend Gu Fei, this old man shall also contribute a portion of strength!"

Immediately following, Yao Wanhuo also imitated Shennong Laoren.

As he spoke, another blue orb of light flew toward Gu Fei; the actions of the two grandmaster alchemists undoubtedly took everyone present by surprise.

One had to know, this was precious energy for refining a Nine-Rank Profound Pill! To give it away so easily? Yet, thinking about it carefully, the actions of the two old men were not without reason.

Helping Gu Fei at this time was, to a certain extent, a form of investment.

After all, Gu Fei had such achievements at a young age, and his future prospects were boundless.

If they could forge a bond of goodwill, it would also be a good thing for them.

(End of this chapter)