Chapter 91: Five Poison Pill

"Five Poison Pill?"

Hearing this, Yu Zhangsheng picked up the pill formula, his expression freezing.

The other disciples participating in the Alchemy Conference had the same expression as him.

In previous Alchemy Conferences, they refined ordinary pills for cultivation assistance; it was their first time seeing a poison pill like the Five Poison Pill, so many were extremely surprised.

Some even wanted to ask questions, after all, poison pills were different from other pills, and these proper alchemists had never refined one before! However, just as they raised their heads, Li Xiuqi's sharp gaze swept over them, and he said: "I said before, the rules of this Alchemy Conference have changed; do not refine pills based on past experience. The first round of alchemy only has two hours, everyone hurry up!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the disciples who still wanted to speak immediately fell silent, lowered their heads, and hurriedly studied the pill formula.

Yu Zhangsheng scanned the pill formula with his Divine Sense, memorized it, and then simulated the alchemy scene in his mind.

The Three-Fire Refinement alchemy technique was slower than ordinary alchemy techniques, but Yu Zhangsheng was not in a hurry to start, because sometimes being too impatient would ruin the pill.

Two hours, at most, was only enough to refine twice, and the materials given by the Alchemy Conference were exactly two portions.

"Five Poison Pill, a poison pill, I can say this is my first time encountering it."

Yu Zhangsheng murmured, then looked at the Five Poison Materials beside him.

Earth Centipede, Three-Colored Poisonous Snake, Black Hook Scorpion, Single-Horned Gecko, Water Toad, all were First Rank Demonic Beasts, common types found deep in the Yunwu Mountain Range.

"So fast, Duan Ran has already started refining pills!"

"It's only been a few minutes since it started, does he already know how to refine the Five Poison Pill?"

"Hu Liang has also started; those Inner Sect Disciples move so fast, starting the fire in one breath."

"As expected, other Peaks cannot compare to Yu Ding Peak; they are more excellent at alchemy."

"Hehehe, speaking of which, where is the disciple from Beast Taming Peak participating in alchemy? Where is he? I'm waiting to see him make a fool of himself!"

"There are nearly a thousand people here, hard to find; he's probably in some corner."

Outside the Stone Platform, some disciples were whispering, because there were specially assigned disciples maintaining order around them, so these people watching the excitement did not dare to make too much noise.

However, their words were still heard by Yu Zhangsheng.

Yu Zhangsheng smiled slightly, turned his head to look at Gongsun Yang and the others on the Auction Stage.

The five Elders sat high on the Viewing Platform, their Divine Sense covering the plaza around the Stone Platform, eliminating the possibility of cheating, and moreover, cheating was very difficult for the Five Poison Pill being refined this time.

Gongsun Yang also saw Yu Zhangsheng, smiling and nodding, obviously very confident in his own disciple, thinking this First Rank poison pill would not stump him.

Indeed, the Five Poison Pill was a very unfamiliar pill for many disciples; upon receiving the pill formula, they didn't know how to refine it for a while, and some didn't even dare to start.

But Yu Zhangsheng was different; his Alchemy Skill was already Second Rank, and he had mastered the Virtual Fire Alchemy Technique, so simulating the refining of this First Rank poison pill in his mind was a sure thing.

He had not started yet, completely contemplating whether to refine out Pill Patterns.

"It's only the first round, no need to rush; if I refine out Pill Patterns as soon as I start, it would be too eye-catching, and those disciples are not worth me taking seriously right now."

After thinking this, Yu Zhangsheng raised his hand and cast a flame under the Alchemy Furnace, then cast a spell to stabilize it, and threw all the Five Poison Materials in at once.

"Hahaha, I saw that Beast Tamer; he actually threw all the materials in at once. Doesn't he know alchemy requires slowly decomposing and refining materials one by one? Throwing them all in at once, he's not a master, I'm afraid he'll ruin them."

"I saw it too; this operation is simply... I'm afraid he saw Duan Ran and Hu Liang refining pills and wanted to learn from them, without thinking about what level they are. Sigh."

"Not knowing his own limits; this Beast Tamer is indeed just going through the motions."

Other disciples didn't dare to refine like that; look at that disciple from Yujian Peak, so careful and cautious, afraid the Earth Centipede in the Alchemy Furnace wouldn't be refined properly. Some disciples who knew a bit about alchemy knowledge laughed out loud after seeing Yu Zhangsheng's alchemy, obviously thinking he was messing around.

But little did they know, refining them all together was not difficult for Yu Zhangsheng.

This wasn't a Second Rank Pill; it didn't require him to be so careful.

"Decompose and melt them together."

Yu Zhangsheng controlled the Slow Fire, gradually melting the five materials into the flames; they rotated continuously in the Alchemy Furnace, turning into a mass of black Spiritual Liquid.

Next, he only needed to slowly refine it, turning the Spiritual Liquid into pills.

Yu Zhangsheng glanced at the few disciples ahead, then silently slowed down his alchemy speed.

The Virtual Fire Alchemy Technique itself was slow, but this poison pill was too simple for Yu Zhangsheng, so he deliberately maintained a speed similar to others, even a bit slower, following the rules.

"Pill formed! As expected, Hu Liang is the first to form pills!"

"His Virtual Fire Alchemy Technique refining speed is truly fast, and when forming pills, he draws away the airflow in the Alchemy Furnace, increasing spiritual energy and improving pill quality."

"I estimate there will be Five Poison Pills with three Pill Patterns, and the pill count will be no less than six!"

Hu Liang seemed to hear the exclamations of the cultivators beside him; his face was full of smiles, brimming with confidence as he stood up, bowed to Li Xiuqi, and said: "Elder Li, the disciple has finished refining."

After speaking, he waved his hand to lift the Alchemy Furnace; a burst of light bloomed, revealing eight pills inside, four of which had One-Path Pill Pattern! Seeing this, Li Xiuqi nodded appreciatively and smiled: "As expected of Xu Lao's disciple; this alchemy talent is indeed excellent. Refining eight pills on the first try, four with One-Path Pill Pattern."

The Xu Lao he mentioned was also a Protector Elder of Yu Ding Peak, very famous among Third Rank Alchemists, and was also in the Viewing Platform at this time, sitting beside Gongsun Yang.

Upon hearing Li Xiuqi praise his disciple, that Xu Lao's complexion turned rosy, and he was very proud.

"It's because Master taught well that I could refine easily this time." Hu Liang said respectfully.

"Mm, the first round passed smoothly; fifteen points." Li Xiuqi said.

As for whether Hu Liang was refining the Five Poison Pill for the first time, or whether Xu Lao had guided him behind the scenes, Li Xiuqi couldn't be bothered to care; after all, such things happened in previous years too.

To them, the Alchemy Conference was just an activity to pass the time.

Third Rank Alchemists refined pills that Golden Core True Persons needed; one pill could equal precious pills like Foundation Establishment Pills.

So for the Alchemy Conference, they only cared about one result, considered maintaining the tradition of holding it continuously for a hundred years.

"The second to successfully refine is Duan Ran; he's also done, just don't know the pill formation rate."

"Other disciples are all refining desperately; I'm afraid they're a bit anxious, hahaha."

"Half the time has passed; how can they not be anxious? This time, the first round will probably eliminate most people."

"What a pity; it just happens to be a niche pill like the Five Poison Pill."

Duan Ran exhaled a breath, lifted the Alchemy Furnace, saw the pill count inside, and was slightly satisfied in his heart.

"Eight pills formed, four with One-Path Pill Pattern, but you used too much time; fourteen points for you." Li Xiuqi said.

"Thank you, Elder."

Weaker than Hu Liang by one point, Duan Ran was not dissatisfied.

Behind him, he still had a chance.

Chapter End