The Extreme Alchemist of the Mighty Cauldron

Chapter 1610: Chapter 1707: Elder Huang

These two individuals standing on the high platform were the center of attention.

Both the significant figures atop Tang Tower and the people outside the capital were all watching Gao Yun and Long Cai’er at this moment.

According to the rules of this Alchemy Tao competition, each side can arrange the order of their participants freely, not too rigidly.

In this first match of the Alchemy Tao competition, the Pill Alliance sent out Gao Yun, a strong contender, evidently aiming to take the lead right from the start.

It should be noted that Gao Yun, seven years ago in the Pill Refining competition against a Pill Refiner from the Taoist Sect in Flat Sea City, defeated his opponent. He was the only one from the Pill Alliance, apart from Fang Lin, to have achieved a victory, even Long Zhixin lost to Jade Qincheng in the third round.

This indicates that Gao Yun’s prowess in Alchemy Tao is extraordinary; among the five representatives from the Pill Alliance in this competition, he should be considered one of the best.

As for Long Cai’er, not many are familiar with her. People from alchemical families have a better understanding, knowing that her alchemy talent is not inferior to Long Zhixin’s. However, she seemingly strayed early on, delaying her Alchemy Tao training by two or three years. Hence, in the current generation of young alchemy talents in the Long Family, she only ranks after Long Zhixin. But how profound Long Cai’er’s actual mastery in Alchemy Tao is, remains less understood.

The insiders of the Long Family, however, know that Long Cai’er’s alchemy skills are not lesser than her cousin, Long Zhixin. The two are entirely different individuals, which is also reflected in their respective pill refining methods.

Long Cai’er looked at Gao Yun across from her, who appeared calm and composed, giving off an indifferent air, seemingly accustomed to such settings.

On the other hand, Long Cai’er, one could say this was her first time participating in an alchemy competition publically. Even though she has undergone several difficulties, her heart was still restless at this moment.

“Gao Yun, I’ve heard your name, admired your defeat of the Pill Refiner from the national Taoist Sect seven years ago,” Long Cai’er respectfully said, not hiding her admiration for Gao Yun.

On hearing this, Gao Yun slightly smiled, “Respecting one’s opponent isn’t necessarily a good thing.”

Long Cai’er shook her head, “Although we are opponents now, it doesn’t prevent me from admiring your strength. In the Pill Alliance, there are few whom I regard highly, and you, Gao Yun, are definitely one of them.”

Gao Yun remained unaffected, not exhibiting any pride in response to Long Cai’er’s praise as he had heard such compliments many times in his earlier years.

On Tang Tower, various prominent figures quietly whispered among themselves, while people from the alchemical families and Pill Alliance remained rather quiet.

Fang Lin watched Gao Yun and Long Cai’er below, also silently speculating on who might have a higher chance of winning this match.

However, since Fang Lin had never seen Long Cai’er refine pills, it was hard for him to make a judgment, only believing Gao Yun might be slightly stronger.

“Ladies and gentlemen, I’ll go down first,” said an elderly man with white hair, standing up and addressing the crowd.

“We appreciate your efforts, Elder Huang,” replied many from the Pill Alliance and the alchemical families, bowing politely to this elder.

The elder called Elder Huang, trembled as he walked to the front and leaped down, landing on the high platform where Gao Yun and Long Cai’er stood.

The old man’s legs probably were not as nimble; he nearly tripped on landing, but Gao Yun quickly rushed to support him, preventing a potentially embarrassing fall in front of countless onlookers.

“It’s true, I’ve gotten old and clumsy,” Elder Huang continued shaking his head, showing Gao Yun a wistful smile.

Nevertheless, many in the audience burst into laughter, although Elder Huang didn’t actually fall, his staggering manner during the landing was evident and amusing to all.

“Who is this old fool? Can’t even stand properly, yet comes out to make a fool of himself?”

“I’m dying of laughter, if he falls down, this old guy would probably knock his teeth out.”

“Who is this old man? Why has he come onto the stage?”

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The crowd jeered repeatedly, many also curious about the identity of this elder, as virtually no one recognized Elder Huang, but some fellow aged Pill Refiners were utterly astonished.

Atop Tang Tower, Fang Lin glanced at the nearby East Pole Heaven King and asked, “Who is this Elder Huang?’

The East Pole Heaven King, looking sleepy, perked up slightly upon hearing Fang Lin’s question and half-squinted his eyes as he said, “He is the judge for this competition.”

Upon hearing this, Fang Lin uttered an “Oh,” realizing that Elder Huang was here to determine the winner. Still, considering Elder Huang’s old age, it was quite remarkable that he’s taking part in such an affair.

“Don’t be fooled by his age; he’s currently one of the highest-ranked Pill Refiners in the Nine Countries,” added the East Pole Heaven King.

With these words, Fang Lin’s face showed surprise, giving Elder Huang a few more glances below.

“One of the highest-ranked Pill Refiners in the Nine Countries?” Fang Lin muttered to himself.

The East Pole Heaven King smiled, “Yes, this Mr. Huang might be only a bit younger than me, and it’s been many years since he stepped into the Seven Cauldrons realm, I don’t even know if he has taken that next step.”

The next step mentioned by the East Pole Heaven King might confuse ordinary people, but Fang Lin understood perfectly.

It’s the pinnacle step from a Seven Cauldrons Pill Refiner towards becoming an Eight Cauldrons Pill Refiner!

In the path of Alchemy Tao, reaching Five Cauldrons is a Grandmaster, Six Cauldrons is a Guru!

In this era, Pill Refiners who have advanced to the rank of Six Cauldrons Guru in their lifetime are scant, and Fang Lin had only ever encountered one.

Beyond the Six Cauldrons, the Seven Cauldrons Pill Refiners are an incomprehensible realm, revered by the world, with grandmasters kneeling and gurus bowing.

Fang Lin had not met any Seven Cauldrons Pill Refiners in this era, nor had he even heard of any, leading him to wonder if the Alchemy Tao of this era had weakened to such an extent that Seven Cauldrons Pill Refiners had vanished?

However, Fang Lin later understood that although both Martial Arts and Alchemy Tao in this era are far weaker than in his previous life, there still existed Seven Cauldrons Pill Refiners, albeit extremely rare, and mostly no longer active before the public eye.

The seemingly infirm Elder Huang, then, is a bona fide Seven Cauldrons Pill Refiner who had immersed in this level for many years, perhaps reaching a more profound stage.

“If that’s the case, then I really would like to get to know this Elder Huang,” said Fang Lin.

Looking sideways, the East Pole Heaven King said to Fang Lin, “With your talent, reaching the Seven Cauldrons realm within five hundred years is quite certain.”

As the East Pole Heaven King spoke these words loudly, all the significant figures present heard and immediately showed expressions of astonishment.

ps: First update, I was too tired yesterday, feel quite low on energy today and might be slower, but playing with the ladies was still very joyful…

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