Chapter 705: Zhou Qingyu is Targeted

Hearing Kong Yu's words, the crowd present was stunned for a moment, then expressions of anger appeared.

The Pill Gathering is not a venue for alchemy competitions.

For this Kong Yu to propose a competition at the Pill Gathering is, in itself, an act of disrupting the order of the gathering.

Such behavior shows a complete disregard for everyone present.

Moreover, when she issued the challenge, she specifically made her and Yang Yuntian's identities clear.

In this way.

The competition between the two involves far more than just their personal honor.

Once Yang Yuntian loses, or fails to accept the challenge.

Everyone present, and even the entire sect, will suffer a loss of face.

The malice of her intentions can be imagined.

"Senior Brother Yang is our Beast Taming Sect's Inner Sect Alchemy Number One; what qualifications do you have to challenge him?"

In the crowd, someone spoke up indignantly with an unfriendly expression.

After these words fell.

The crowd came to their senses and looked at Kong Yu with anger.

"Senior Brother Yang is a Fifth-tier Alchemist; challenging Senior Brother Yang? On what grounds?"

"Even if you are the Jade Cauldron Sect's Inner Sect Alchemy Number One, what does that prove?"

"Exactly, perhaps your Jade Cauldron Sect disciples are just trash at alchemy, and you just happened to pick up a bargain."

"Want to challenge Senior Brother Yang? You need to show some real skill; a mere title is not enough."

……

A faint smile remained on Kong Yu's face, not changing in the slightest due to the voices coming from all around.

Her gaze swept over the indignant crowd, and her voice, carrying a faint smile, drifted out slowly.

"On the grounds that I am also a Fifth-tier Alchemist."

"Is this title enough?"

As her words spread, the many sounds of indignation came to an abrupt halt.

A Fifth-tier Alchemist?

This woman is actually also a Fifth-tier Alchemist?

Is it true or false?

After coming to their senses, the expressions of the crowd were somewhat incredulous.

Those who can reach the level of a Fifth-tier Alchemist with Nascent Soul Stage cultivation.

Currently, among all the disciples in the entire Beast Taming Sect, there are only Yang Yuntian and Wan Guiyuan.

Although Wan Guiyuan's cultivation is only in the middle tier among Core Disciples, his reputation is enough to rival the top ten Core Disciples.

The reason is that he cultivates both paths, and his attainments in both are top-notch.

But even with talent as strong as Wan Guiyuan's, it was only after becoming a Core Disciple, and with the aid of Core Disciple resources, that his alchemy cultivation reached the Fifth Order.

This Kong Yu, while becoming the Jade Cauldron Sect's Inner Sect Number One, also became a Fifth-tier Alchemist.

By this calculation.

Isn't her talent even above Wan Guiyuan's?

Sensing the shock on the faces of the crowd.

Kong Yu smiled slightly, looked at Yang Yuntian, and spoke again, "How about it? Has Daoist Friend Yang made a decision?"

Ever since Kong Yu's challenge was issued, Yang Yuntian's brows had been tightly furrowed.

He knew very well that he no longer represented just himself.

He also represented all the Beast Taming Sect disciples present, as well as the sect behind him.

Whether to accept Kong Yu's challenge was no longer something he could decide.

From the moment Kong Yu spoke, this competition could not be refused.

Regarding this, he felt no worry in his heart.

He was simply purely angry at the provocation from Kong Yu and her two companions.

He had confidence in his own alchemy attainments and did not believe he would lose to the other party in an alchemy contest.

Thinking of this.

He took a deep breath, "Fine, I accept."

Hearing Yang Yuntian accept, the smile on Kong Yu's face immediately became a bit richer.

With a wave of her palm.

A patch of purple clouds flew into the air, reaching the same height as the circular platform Yang Yuntian was sitting on.

Then she leaped up, landed on the purple clouds, and looked at Yang Yuntian, "Daoist Friend Yang is straightforward. Since that is the case, let us first set the competition rules."

"Since we are both Fifth-tier Alchemists, let us use a Fifth-Order Low-Grade Pill for the competition."

"We two will refine the same type of pill; whoever refines the pill with higher purity is the winner."

"As for which pill to refine, since Daoist Friend Yang is the host here, let Daoist Friend Yang decide."

Hearing Kong Yu let Yang Yuntian decide the pill to be refined for the competition, a burst of sneers erupted in the Square.

Wang Jianqiang moved his eyes from Kong Yu's chest to her exquisite face, the corners of his mouth curling up slightly.

This woman is not only fierce but also arrogant!

Letting Yang Yuntian decide the competition pill.

This is clearly telling Yang Yuntian to choose a pill he is skilled at.

It seems she is quite confident in her own attainments in Alchemy.

Sensing Kong Yu's contempt, Yang Yuntian narrowed his eyes, "Since that is the case, then I shall not stand on ceremony."

"Let us use the Snow Cloud Pill as the Pill for the competition."

He was arrogant, but he knew even better that this competition concerned the reputation of the sect, and he could not afford to be careless.

Although angry at Kong Yu's contempt for him, he did not become reckless or willful because of it, but instead rationally chose a Pill he was most proficient in.

"Fine, let it be the Snow Cloud Pill."

Kong Yu agreed readily.

Afterwards, under the gaze of many, the two of them.

Each took out their Pill Furnace and Medicinal Herbs.

Then they ignited their Pill Furnaces, changed their hand seals, and began their respective refining.

Time flowed slowly.

The competition was proceeding in full swing.

The various Medicinal Herbs beside the two had all been thrown into the Pill Furnaces, refined into medicinal essence, and were intertwining and merging within the furnaces.

As the medicinal power continued to merge.

The medicinal fragrance in the Pill Furnaces before the two gradually became rich.

Wang Jianqiang slowly withdrew his gaze from the two.

All around, bursts of critical discussion kept coming.

The content of their discussion was nothing more than the victory or defeat of the two.

The many Beast Taming Sect Disciples all expressed strong confidence in Yang Yuntian.

They one after another stated that Yang Yuntian was sure to win.

Many people were even listing Yang Yuntian's past battle records, citing authorities, which caused many people to nod in agreement.

Wang Jianqiang swept his gaze over the surrounding crowd and shook his head secretly.

To ordinary people, the refining process of the two might be considered skillful.

But for him, who was used to refining Perfect Pills and accustomed to perfection without flaws, both of their refining processes had quite a few shortcomings.

However, overall.

When Kong Yu was performing Alchemy, her control and handling of various details were clearly a bit stronger than Yang Yuntian's.

This competition.

Yang Yuntian was sure to lose.

The face of these Beast Taming Sect Disciples present, as well as the face of the Beast Taming Sect, would likely be lost for sure.

Not long after.

Kong Yu was the first to complete the refining.

With a beckon of her palm.

The Pill Furnace opened, and a round medicinal pill flew out from within the furnace, which she caught in her palm.

After another half an incense stick of time, Yang Yuntian's refining was completed.

He took the Pill out of the Pill Furnace.

Seeing that Yang Yuntian had finished refining, Kong Yu smiled faintly, "Since Daoist Friend Yang's Pill has been refined, let us begin the judgment."

As she spoke, she looked at Wan Guiyuan, "As for the judge, let Daoist Friend Wan do it."

Wan Guiyuan did not decline.

His figure flashed, and he appeared in mid-air.

He took the Pills of the two and silently sensed them.

A moment later.

He opened his eyes, and his expression became somewhat unsightly.

Noticing Wan Guiyuan's expression.

The expressions of Yang Yuntian and the many Beast Taming Sect Disciples on the Square tightened simultaneously.

"Daoist Friend Wan, can the result be announced now?"

Seeing that Wan Guiyuan looked hesitant and was slow to announce the result, a trace of mockery flashed in Kong Yu's eyes.

Hearing Kong Yu's urging, Wan Guiyuan came back to his senses.

He took a deep breath and said in a somewhat low voice, "The two Pills are of the same grade, but the Pill refined by Kong Yu has higher purity."

"This Alchemy competition..."

"Kong Yu wins."

As Wan Guiyuan announced the result of the competition.

An uproar immediately broke out on the Square.

"Senior Brother Yang actually lost!"

"How is this possible? Could there be a mistake? In peer Alchemy competitions, Senior Brother Yang has never lost..."

"This... our Beast Taming Sect's Inner Sect Alchemy Number One has actually been defeated by an Inner Sect Disciple of the Jade Cauldron Sect..."

Hearing this result, everyone found it somewhat hard to accept.

The competition between Yang Yuntian and Kong Yu.

Was just like a collision between the Beast Taming Sect and the Jade Cauldron Sect.

Yang Yuntian's defeat made everyone feel that they had been suppressed by Kong Yu and the others, and their expressions were all somewhat unpleasant.

Sensing the gazes of the crowd, which were full of resentment and anger.

Qin Chen suddenly chuckled, "Is this the level of the Beast Taming Sect's Inner Sect Alchemy Number One? Doesn't look like much."

"Junior Sister Kong hasn't even gotten serious yet, and she already won."

Xiao Che, standing to the side, nodded, "It is widely rumored in the outside world that the Beast Taming Sect has a momentum of vaguely surpassing my Jade Cauldron Sect and the other two top powers to become the boss of this eastern Youzhou region."

"Looking at it now, it is truly somewhat laughable."

"The two Senior Brothers are mistaken."

Just then, Kong Yu landed beside the two, her gaze sweeping over the people in the Square, "As the saying goes, there is no smoke without fire."

"Although the Beast Taming Sect doesn't seem to have any real ability, being able to make such rumors spread everywhere..."

"I have to say, this ability to control public opinion is also a kind of talent."

"Junior Sister is right; blowing one's own horn loudly can indeed be considered a kind of talent."

Having said this, the three of them laughed at the same time.

Hearing the three of them belittle the Beast Taming Sect as worthless in just a few words.

The anger on the faces of the crowd grew even more intense.

In a corner of the Square.

Wang Jianqiang secretly raised an eyebrow.

Daring to slander the Beast Taming Sect right at the entrance of the Beast Taming Sect?

These three are either fools or they have something to rely on.

Obviously.

They cannot be fools.

Which means.

Behind them, someone gave the signal.

Interesting.

The corners of his mouth hooked up, revealing a look of watching a show.

"The three of you, aren't you going a bit too far?"

Hearing the unbridled words of the three, Wan Guiyuan's expression turned cold.

Xiao Che shook his head, "We are merely stating a fact, why must Daoist Friend Wan be so agitated?"

Upon hearing this, Wan Guiyuan's face turned livid, and the aura on his body surged for a moment.

"What? Want to fight?"

Seeing this, Qin Chen laughed, "Having just seen Junior Sister Kong finish a match, I am feeling a bit itchy for a fight myself."

"If Daoist Friend Wan wants to fight, I will accompany you to the end."

Having said this, he pointed at Xiao Che, "Of course, you can also choose him as your opponent; we can give you the opportunity to choose at will."

Hearing Qin Chen's arrogant words, Wan Guiyuan's expression became even uglier.

"Senior Brother Wan, don't be impulsive."

Just then, Yang Yuntian's grave voice entered his mind.

Wan Guiyuan calmed down immediately.

Because he had only recently become a Core Disciple, his strength could only be ranked in the middle among the Core Disciples of the Beast Taming Sect.

Yet Qin Chen and Xiao Che were both among the top ten Core Disciples of the Jade Cauldron Sect, top-tier figures among the Jade Cauldron Sect's Core Disciples.

In the Beast Taming Sect, only those in the top ten among the Core Disciples could contend with them.

Between him and the two of them now, there was ultimately still a significant gap.

To act rashly would only be to invite humiliation.

Thinking of this, he calmed down immediately.

"What, scared?"

Qin Chen sensed the look of apprehension on Wan Guiyuan's face, and his smile grew even richer.

"I heard your talent in alchemy is also quite good; if you really don't dare to fight me and Junior Brother Xiao, why not compare alchemy with Junior Sister Kong?"

"You are a Core Disciple of the Beast Taming Sect, while Junior Sister Kong is only an Inner Sect Disciple of my Jade Cauldron Sect, and she cultivates both paths."

"In terms of age, Junior Sister Kong is also quite a bit younger than you."

"All things considered, you would have a huge advantage competing against her."

"How about it?"

Upon hearing this, anger surged on Wan Guiyuan's face, but he could not say a single word.

His attainments in alchemy were no higher than Yang Yuntian's.

Even Yang Yuntian had already been defeated.

He had no chance of winning against Kong Yu either.

"Heh, don't dare either?"

"If you have no strength, then talk less trash."

Seeing Wan Guiyuan remain silent, Qin Chen sneered.

To the side, Xiao Che gave a mocking laugh, "Senior Brother Qin, the Beast Taming Sect's greatest strength is their glib tongue; how can you let them give up their own strong suit?"

"That's true, it was my lack of consideration."

Qin Chen nodded seriously and looked at Wan Guiyuan, "Daoist Friend Wan, if you disciples of the Beast Taming Sect truly have no other skills, why not compete with us in glibness?"

"We will definitely admit defeat."

Having finished speaking.

He and Xiao Che both laughed unbridledly.

Hearing the laughter of the two.

Everyone present revealed a look of humiliation.

Yet no one dared to stand out again.

Although these three were arrogant.

It was also a fact that their abilities far exceeded those of everyone present.

To rashly step forward would not only be courting humiliation, but not only would it fail to salvage the reputation of the crowd and the sect, it might even have the opposite effect.

Causing the faces of the crowd and the sect to suffer even greater losses.

"Alright, Senior Brother Qin, Senior Brother Xiao."

Seeing that no one dared to continue stepping forward, Kong Yu shook his head with a slight sense of boredom, "We have already witnessed the capabilities of this Maple City Pill Gathering and the Beast Taming Sect Disciples."

"Let us not continue to disturb you Daoist Friends of the Beast Taming Sect."

Upon hearing this, Qin Chen and Xiao Che looked at the crowd with a smile, their gazes finally pausing on Yang Yuntian and Wan Guiyuan.

They nodded with thick smiles.

"This trip has left us with a deep impression of you talented individuals of the Beast Taming Sect."

"We shall not disturb you all any further."

"Please continue, we shall take our leave."

After Qin Chen's voice fell.

Unconcealed mockery flashed across the faces of the three.

Then they walked toward the outside of the Square.

The crowd stared fixedly at the backs of the three, and the entire Square was so quiet that a pin drop could be heard.

As a member of the Beast Taming Sect, Zhou Qingyu.

Also felt a strong sense of humiliation.

Her fists were tightly clenched, and a look of indignation appeared on her face.

"What a bunch of arrogant and conceited people."

"If it weren't for the fact that I just joined the sect not long ago and my cultivation time is still short, I would definitely make them look good!"

The moment Zhou Qingyu's voice came out, Wang Jianqiang's brows furrowed imperceptibly.

Zhou Qingyu's voice was not loud, one could even say it was very faint.

But the Square was too quiet at this moment.

And those Qin Chen and Xiao Che were both Eighth-Order Will Stage Cultivators.

No one present knew better than him just how sharp the spiritual senses of a cultivator at this level were.

Just as Wang Jianqiang frowned.

Qin Chen and Xiao Che, who had already walked to the edge of the Square, stopped their footsteps at the same time.