Chapter 316: Competing with a Grade Five Refiner

Following a loud shout from the refining instructor, the atmosphere in the arena gradually intensified. Eyes turned toward the high platform, including those of many students from the Resonance Institute. They were unfamiliar with the refining of spirit liquid and light, so they wanted to see for themselves how these spirit liquids and lights, which were indispensable in their daily lives, were actually produced.

Within the six refining rooms, the five Grade Five Refiners appeared quite calm and composed. After all, with their strength, refining Grade Three spirit liquid and light was somewhat of an overkill. If it weren't for their respective spirit liquid and light houses wanting to showcase their products in the best possible light, they could have simply sent a Grade Four Refiner to compete.

Thus, their movements appeared fluid and effortless. Whether it was the power of Water Resonance or Light Resonance flowing out, one could see that as their five fingers tapped casually, the various materials on the refining table were directly enveloped by resonance power, then crushed and poured into individual crystal tubes.

Next came the complex and dazzling fusion of medicinal properties.

It had to be said that the fact that these five Grade Five Refiners, including Han Zhi, could represent their respective spirit liquid and light houses was enough to demonstrate their own strength. This entire refining process was a pleasure to watch, possessing a sense of fluid grace.

However, within this fluidity, some discordant elements were mixed in.

Pfft!

At the refining table where Li Luo was stationed, the energy within a crystal tube surged, suddenly becoming chaotic, and then the entire crystal tube shattered directly.

This was a mistake that occurred during the fusion of medicinal properties.

In truth, such situations were quite common when refining spirit liquid and light, but in the current setting, with the other five refiners working with such fluid ease, Li Luo's mistake appeared particularly conspicuous.

Low murmurs of commotion arose in the plaza.

In this situation, even those who did not understand the refining of spirit liquid and light could see that Li Luo's technique was indeed more awkward and immature compared to the other five Grade Five Refiners.

The gap between Grade Three and Grade Five could not be ignored.

On a viewing stand in the plaza, the girl named Mei Xuan'er saw this scene and immediately sneered, then turned her gaze toward Li Bi and the others not far away, saying, "Li Bi, I wasn't wrong with my warning to you earlier, was I? Xi Yang House is a fire pit; once you jump in, you can't climb back out."

Li Bi ignored her, but the girl beside her named Bing Tao nodded and whispered, "Although this Mei Xuan'er is annoying, what she says does make some sense. Xi Yang House is already weak in strength, and now they've only sent out a Grade Three Refiner. Are they trying to lose even more face?"

"If they don't value their own reputation, then it's certainly not a good place to go."

Upon hearing this, Li Bi sighed helplessly and said, "I never said I would definitely join Xi Yang House. Don't talk about it anymore; let's watch the competition."

Bing Tao spread her hands and said no more.

Over there, Mei Xuan'er was still chattering away. In her words, Xi Yang House would surely become the laughingstock of this invitation event, and whoever joined them would truly be bringing shame to the Refining Institute.

Regarding her words, although some students didn't like hearing them, they were still influenced to some extent and shook their heads secretly; it seemed this Xi Yang House really had no hope.

However, Li Luo could no longer hear the commotion in the plaza, because at this moment, he had completely immersed his mind into this refining process, and all external disturbances were entirely blocked out.

His expression remained calm, and he felt no panic due to the previous mistake, because such mistakes were within his expectations, and they likely wouldn't be the last.

After all, the number of mistakes didn't matter; what mattered was refining the Grade Three spirit liquid within the allotted time.

He extended his palm, and resonance power condensed into threads at his fingertips, shooting out to directly entangle the materials one by one. Then, using resonance power to crush them, he performed preliminary impurity refinement, adjusted the dosage, and poured them into the crystal tubes.

He continued to begin fusing the materials.

And time, under this fusion process, gradually slipped away.

During the following period, Li Luo made three more fusion mistakes, but this time, it wasn't just him; the other Grade Five Refiners, except for Han Zhi, also made one mistake each, resulting in the destruction of materials.

After all, even a Grade Five Refiner would not have a one-hundred-percent success rate every time.

As for the mistakes of others, Li Luo still did not concern himself with them. At this moment, under his highly focused mind, the "Cute Butterfly Spirit Liquid" he was refining had already reached one-third completion.

This level of completion was far behind the others, but he was not anxious, maintaining his own rhythm.

On the high platform, that Dean Ling Zhaoying suddenly had a change in expression. She stared at Li Luo's position and smiled faintly, "The medicinal properties of this Li Luo have exceeded ten-fold fusion... this is not something a three-star formula can achieve."

"I knew it, this kid isn't stupid; he wouldn't throw an egg against a rock. So he was hiding a trick here."

Master Xi Chan, who was to the side, was also a bit surprised upon hearing this and said, "Is this... a four-star formula?"

Ling Zhaoying nodded and said, "Although I don't know where he got a four-star formula, I won't be mistaken."

Master Xi Chan's eyes flickered. Ling Zhaoying was the only Grade Eight Refiner in the Great Xia, and her eye for talent was absolutely trustworthy. Since even she said that Li Luo was currently refining a four-star formula, there would be no mistake.

As for where this four-star formula came from...

Master Xi Chan had some guesses, and she couldn't help but smile. This Li Luo really was popular with girls; could that girl Bai Meng really have worked so hard for his sake?

"However, even with a four-star formula, it's still very hard to catch up to the others," Ling Zhaoying said, resting her chin on her hand with a smile.

"It's still a bit more of a chance than before, and who knows if Li Luo has other trump cards?" Master Xi Chan said. She had suddenly become a bit more interested in this competition.

"Oh? You think so highly of this student of yours?" Ling Zhaoying laughed.

Master Xi Chan smiled without answering. Rationally speaking, Li Luo's chances of winning were indeed not high, but this little fellow was a bit monstrous; it wasn't impossible for him to surprise people once again.

And time, under the attention of all parties, continued to pass.

Under the gaze of the many eyes in the plaza, the completion rate of the five refiners on the platform, other than Li Luo, was getting higher and higher, and among them, Han Zhi was the most eye-catching.

Because until now, he was the only one on the field who had not made a single mistake.

Even some Grade Six Refiners from the major spirit liquid and light houses nodded slightly. This Han Zhi's talent was indeed quite good; it was just that he was a self-taught practitioner in his early years, and only after entering Xi Yang House did he have the opportunity to learn, climbing step by step to the position of President.

Duze Honglian and Duze Beixuan on the viewing stand also had smiles on their faces, clearly quite satisfied with Han Zhi's performance.

"It seems Han Zhi has a strong desire to perform. I originally thought he would hold back when facing his old employer," Duze Beixuan laughed.

Duze Honglian said indifferently, "Generally speaking, the more one is a traitor, the more ruthless they will be toward their former master. I think Han Zhi's desire to destroy Xi Yang House might be even stronger than ours at Duze House."

"Sister, this competition is finally secure, right?" Duze Beixuan laughed, his expression relaxed.

"That Li Luo has been too much in the spotlight lately. Being able to suppress him this time can also dampen his momentum."

Upon hearing this, Duze Honglian hesitated slightly. If it were before, she would probably have sneered, but after the incident in the Dark Cave, she felt this kid was truly a bit monstrous.

So, after struggling with it for a moment, her voice was somewhat uncertain.

"It should... in all likelihood, be secure, right?"