Chapter 297: Xuan Du vs. Medicine Master: Who Is Stronger in the Art of Alchemy?

Cunning!

Astonishing!

Before, the fight between Cihang and Yuding, with its punches that hit flesh, still let all beings see clearly who was stronger and who was weaker.

But now, from start to finish, Kong Xuan bears the posture of heaven subduing Duo Bao.

Under the Five-Colored Divine Light, nothing is left unbrushed, unbroken, or uncollected!

Only some top‑level great powers can faintly perceive its profound mystery.

And even more Taiyi Golden Immortals, or existences at the Golden Immortal level, are completely at a loss.

Myriad spiritual treasures, yet not a single one can suppress Kong Xuan?!

Astonishing the world and shocking customs!

Shocking to hear.

Of course, this is also because the two are at the same realm.

Otherwise, if Duo Bao were stronger in cultivation, then Kong Xuan's Five-Colored Divine Light would probably not have such a heaven‑defying effect.

Regardless, all beings stared dumbstruck, dazed, and for a moment could not react.

Outside the arena!

Watching this scene, Chen Ku showed a smile.

"Hehe, not bad, not bad!"

"No wonder he is the foremost person beneath the saints during the Investiture of the Gods!"

Chen Ku couldn't help but mutter softly, praising the strength of Kong Xuan's divine abilities.

You must know, in the original trend of the Heavenly Dao.

When the Investiture of the Gods Great Calamity erupted, Kong Xuan, with this move of the Five-Colored Divine Light, could even brush apart Zhunti's golden body.

Its power is absolutely no joke.

Today's crushing of Duo Bao is therefore to be expected.

The Myriad Treasure River was broken, Duo Bao wore a look of shock and loss, gathering the scattered spiritual treasures.

And his aura was listless, with no strength left to fight.

Duo Bao smiled as he looked toward Tongtian.

"Uncle Tongtian, in this match, Duo Bao has lost!"

"Can Uncle accept such a result?!"

Chen Ku asked in this manner.

While speaking, he had already set his sights on Tongtian's Slay Immortals and Exterminate Gods Treasure Sword before him.

Hearing this, Tongtian's face showed an embarrassed expression.

I originally wanted to let Duo Bao regain face.

But he lost even more decisively than Yuding.

But Tongtian also understands that Kong Xuan largely owes this to the profundity of his own innate Dao law, which allows him to so restrain Duo Bao.

Nor can it be said that our own disciple is too weak.

Moreover, countless beings are watching now, so there is naturally nothing to argue about.

"This seat... concedes!"

Tongtian, helpless, could only reply in this way.

Hearing this, Chen Ku's smile grew deeper.

He immediately prepared to act and take the Slay Immortals and Exterminate Gods Treasure Sword.

But just then, Laozi beside him suddenly spoke:

"Wait!"

"Although this match, Duo Bao has lost,"

"but... Kong Xuan is not a disciple of the Western Buddhist School."

"Therefore, the result of this match cannot be counted!"

Hearing these words, everyone present was stunned.

Not count?!

Is the sage Laozi trying to renege on the account?!

After all, when Kong Xuan first took the stage, why didn't you say so earlier?!

On the contrary, now that the result is out, you're making an issue of Kong Xuan's identity?

Isn't this just because you're sore about losing and don't want Chen Ku to reap another Slay Immortals and Exterminate Gods Treasure Sword?!

Jieyin and Zhunti also furrowed their brows, immediately speaking to refute:

"Senior Brother Taishang, your words are mistaken!"

"Although Kong Xuan is not our disciple, all beings know that the three tribes now rely on our Buddhist gate."

"Therefore, Kong Xuan can also represent our Buddhist gate."

Jieyin's words are also reasonable and well‑founded.

Many great powers couldn't help but nod secretly, quite in agreement.

But Laozi's countenance remained unchanged, still speaking with confidence.

"Prior to this sparring, we had already made it clear."

"This is a sparring among the disciples of the Four Teachings."

"The beings of the three tribes are the ancient hegemons, and Kong Xuan also inherits the Primordial Phoenix Bloodline."

Having won this round, naturally one cannot take the prize.

While speaking, Laozi's expression did not change in the slightest.

That supremely confident appearance made all beings stare at each other wide-eyed.

This damn... you're actually quite reasonable.

Zhunti still wanted to say something.

However, just then Chen Ku spoke first:

Ah... suffering... suffering...

The Grandmaster Uncle does have his own reasons.

But never mind...

If it doesn't count, then it doesn't count!

Compared to Jieyin and Zhunti, Chen Ku appeared rather relieved.

In fact, he also wasn't insisting on obtaining that Immortal-Slaying, God-Slaying treasure blade.

At present, Kong Xuan surpassed Duo Bao, bringing fame and strength to the Western Buddhist Sect.

For the Buddhist Sect, this is already enough!

Moreover, this would let beings see the Western Sect's magnanimity, which is even more beneficial to its reputation.

Upon hearing his words, Laozi's expression finally eased a little.

And Jieyin and Zhunti blinked slightly, also understanding Chen Ku's meaning.

Thus, they said no more.

If that's the case... then let's begin the third round!

I don't know what you esteemed senior brothers wish to compete in this round?!

Jieyin asked with a cold expression.

Three wagers naturally require three rounds.

The words fell.

This time, the Three Pure Ones seemed to have reached an understanding as well.

Disciples of the Sect of Enlightenment and the Sect of Cutting have already taken the field.

Next, it's time for the Ren Sect to show its might.

Indeed!

Laozi needed only a glance; no further words were needed.

Behind him, Xuan Du stepped forward and stood before the Western crowd.

This third round will be taken up by the junior generation, competing in the Way of Alchemy!

I also ask Master Uncle Jieyin and Zhunti to dispatch a disciple of the Western Buddhist Sect to meet the challenge!

Xuan Du bowed and said to Jieyin and Zhunti:

For a moment, all beings showed expressions of 'as expected'.

Xuan Du has entered the field; this round is indeed going to be a contest of alchemy.

Hiss... I've heard that Xuan Du has deeply received the personal transmission of the Supreme Sage and can already refine a perfect Five-Revolution Golden Pill.

Five-Revolution Golden Pill? That's a quite precious immortal pill!

This time, the Western Buddhist Sect is probably not optimistic.

Not bad, not bad; the Way of Alchemy is ultimately somewhat niche, so Xuan Du should surely win this time.

Evidently, beings also have some understanding of the Ren Sect's sole personally transmitted disciple.

Perfect Five-Revolution Golden Pill!

This further demonstrates Xuan Du's alchemy skill, which is certainly not mediocre.

Therefore, even though the side of the Three Pure Ones has already lost two rounds, most beings still believe that Xuan Du's chances of winning this time are extremely high.

On the other side, Jieyin and Zhunti's expressions stalled.

Alchemy?!

This... actually gave Jieyin and Zhunti some hesitation.

It is known to all that Laozi cultivates the Way of Alchemy, and can even be said to be an existence of grandmaster level in the world's alchemy, with none comparable.

Moreover, among other Daoist lineages, few delve into this path.

This can be seen from the whispered discussions of the many great powers around.

Western Buddhist Sect, who else could meet this challenge?!

However, before Jieyin and Zhunti could devise a result,

Suddenly, a firm voice rang out.

Master, Uncle!

Disciple wishes to take on this round!

This sudden voice caused Jieyin and Zhunti, as well as Chen Ku, to immediately turn toward the sound.

All that could be seen was a somewhat gaunt figure with dark hair in a topknot, ears hanging to the shoulders, clad in Buddhist robes.

Unlike other Buddhist disciples holding Dharma implements, this figure's left hand actually held a medicine pot.

Chen Ku's expression shifted as he recognized the person.

Medicine Master!

He is indeed one of the disciples who originally entered under Zhunti's guidance.

And seeing this scene, Chen Ku laughed.

Hehe, how wonderful, how wonderful!

Yaoshi junior disciple, indeed can take on this match!

Jieyin and Zhunti also nodded slightly, agreeing with Chen Ku's words.

Unlike other Buddhist Sect disciples, Yaoshi's cultivation is not necessarily high.

But he is, in the Western Heaven and Earth, a disciple with extremely high talent for pill refining.

Chen Ku had also witnessed Yaoshi practicing the way of pill refining.

Such smooth, flowing actions, with the furnace fire pure blue, made Chen Ku unable to help nodding repeatedly.

Moreover, most disciples in the Buddhist Sect have also relied on the immortal pills refined by Yaoshi to obtain great improvement.

Refining five-transformation immortal pills is no problem.

Saying he has extraordinary talent is not an exaggeration.

Even in the vast world, those who surpass Yaoshi's pill refining talent probably number no more than the fingers on one hand.

This does not even include Xuan Du!

After all, when it comes to talent, Xuan Du actually amounts to nothing.

Originating among the human race, and merely a later‑stage human's foothold, only by relying on the saint's personal instruction could one master the Way of alchemy.

If they were both loose cultivators, they might not even be able to compare to the pharmacist.

"Since that is the case, let this round be taken up by the pharmacist's disciple!"

Zhunti also showed a smile at this moment, nodded, and said thus.

No need for many words.

The pharmacist and Xuan Du also immediately assumed their stances, beginning this round of sparring.

Unlike the previous two rounds, which were grand and moving, this scene is different.

The alchemy contest, however, appears extremely tranquil and harmonious.

The two each sat upright on one side.

With a wave of the hand, each produced their alchemy furnace.

Within the furnace, the law‑flames rose and roared without cease, emitting intense heat.

Afterward, the two took out one kind after another of heavenly treasures, spiritual roots and immortal fruits, etc., and placed them into the alchemy furnace to begin refining.

This spectacle had all beings watching with relish, exclaiming in wonder.

After all, it is precisely because the Way of alchemy is somewhat "niche" that it appears all the more mysterious.

Even some quasi‑sage level mighty ones wish to probe its profound mysteries.

In the arena, it was utterly silent—so quiet that a falling needle could be heard!

At some point, Laozi also unleashed the sage's mighty power, cutting off the perception of the two in the field.

It seemed as if he feared disturbing Xuan Du's alchemy.

Of course, it also shows that Laozi wishes to use this round to fully restore the face of the Three Pure Ones' side.

And just under such refining.

At a certain moment!

One could see that within both of their alchemy furnaces, all kinds of heavenly treasures and spiritual‑root immortal fruits had been completely refined.

Drop by drop, the limpid, lustrous elixir formed, fragrant and assailing the nose, flowing and shining, mysterious and yet more mysterious.

Thus, the alchemy could be considered successful!

Only when the elixir solidifies and completely transforms into immortal pills is it truly completed.

Therefore, whether it was the pharmacist or Xuan Du, their expressions grew more solemn, daring not to lose focus in the slightest.

All beings also held their breath in anticipation, eyes unblinking.

One saw the two forming hand seals, ever‑changing and unfathomable.

Within the alchemy furnace, vast tracts of Dao patterns and divine markings likewise arose, misty and shifting, profoundly mysterious.

Finally!

At a certain moment!

In the arena, only a tremendous "Boom" was heard issuing from Xuan Du's alchemy furnace before him.

Immediately thereafter, streams of immortal light burst forth, shooting straight to the heavens, dazzling and blinding.

Waves of extremely rich, soul‑refreshing medicinal power of the immortal pills diffused out, causing all beings' complexions to stir and their mouths to water, making them unable to restrain themselves.

Xuan Du struck with a palm, and the alchemy furnace opened.

Gazing intently, there were in fact seventy‑two immortal pills arrayed in the air, golden light blazing!

And upon each immortal pill were traced five divine markings, their meaning inscrutable.

Watching this scene, the smile on Laozi's face could no longer be concealed.

"Hehe, good, good!"

He chuckled lightly, saying thus, full of praise for Xuan Du.

"Seventy‑two, secretly matching the number of the Earthly Fiends!"

"Moreover, each one is of the five‑turn grade."

"If a Golden Immortal consumes it, it will certainly raise them by a minor realm."

"If a Taiyi Golden Immortal consumes it, there is also a certain probability of striking a higher realm."

Laozi continued to speak.

This was both informing all beings and acknowledging Xuan Du's performance this time.

Upon these words being spoken, all beings again erupted in an uproar.

Seventy-two five-turn golden pills?!

Heavens, it can let a Golden Immortal break through their cultivation by a hundred percent; this is already comparable to a top-grade spiritual-root immortal fruit.

This is the strength of a direct disciple of the Ren Sect; a single move yields as many as seventy-two, truly astonishing!

Not bad, not bad, Xuan Du Grand Master, reputation well-deserved!

It seems Xuan Du is highly likely to inherit the Supreme Sage's Dao and become the top existence in Alchemy Dao among the younger generation.

All beings gasped in awe!

The Sage's approval means it cannot be wrong.

Yet in such a short time, one can refine seventy-two five-turn golden pills that enhance cultivation.

Such performance indeed leaves all beings in awe.

However, some beings also pay attention to the Medicine Master on the other side.

At this moment, Xuan Du's result is known; next we see what grade of immortal pill the Medicine Master can refine.

The beings' wait did not last long either.

At one moment, the alchemy furnace before the Medicine Master also suddenly rumbled violently.

Divine radiance burst forth in waves.

Upon counting, there were as many as thirty-six immortal pills born.

Its quality was also of the five-turn level.

Seeing this, the beings' expressions froze slightly.

Thirty-six?!

Compared to Xuan Du, it's actually half as many!

In this light, Xuan Du undoubtedly won?!

But soon after, a great expert showed an expression of doubtful surprise.

Huh? Although the Medicine Master's immortal pills are few in number, their qi flow seems rather extraordinary!

Upon saying this, many great experts carefully sensed it.

After a moment, everyone couldn't help but but show looks of shock.

Not bad!

Both are five-turn golden pills, but those refined by the Medicine Master seem to contain a more vast and mysterious qi.

More importantly, the thirty-six five-turn golden pills are not all identical.

In the dark, there is actually a feeling of mutual complement.

Just then, the Medicine Master also spoke.

I have refined thirty-six five-turn golden pills, matching the number of the Heavenly Gang!

Moreover, the medicinal potency varies among the immortal pills.

When taken in combination, their potency increases layer by layer; even a Taiyi Golden Immortal can enhance their cultivation.

Furthermore, they have the marvelous effects of consolidating the root and nurturing the origin, washing the essence and purging the marrow, able to cleanse the source and purify the Dao foundation.

The Medicine Master's words fell.

In the arena, all beings fell silent at once.

This... hearing it, the Medicine Master's immortal pills seem even more formidable and miraculous than Xuan Du's!

One Heavenly Gang, one Earthly Fiend!

Although the Heavenly Gang appears few in number, its rank is higher and its effect greater.

At this moment, it has indeed been confirmed!

However, beings naturally cannot believe the Medicine Master's one-sided words.

Instantly, gazes turned toward the Three Pure Ones, Jieyin, Zhunti, and other Sages.

The Sages can certainly perceive its profundity.

As for the result of this contest, it still depends on the Sages' decision.

However, at this moment Laozi's expression is strange, an indescribable feeling.

He appeared deep in thought, and only after a long while did he speak:

In this round, both of them refined five-turn golden pills.

Therefore... it can be considered a draw!

Upon saying this, all beings were dumbfounded!