Published: February 26, 2025
Fang Zixi waved her hand, and the jade tablet in front of Tan Yun began to glow with a brilliant light.
“Let’s see if you can truly distinguish between these elixirs in such a short time,” she declared, her tone filled with both challenge and curiosity.
As the light from the jade tablet enveloped Tan Yun, he felt the pressure intensifying. He focused his mind, summoning all his knowledge of elixirs and their properties.
With each elixir presented, he recalled the intricate details—their appearances, scents, and effects. He quickly assessed them, feeling the weight of Fang Zixi’s gaze upon him.
“Time is of the essence,” she urged. “You have to do this swiftly and accurately.”
Tan Yun nodded, determination bubbling within him. He meticulously examined the first elixir, recalling its properties and the unique characteristics it possessed.
As he continued, he felt a surge of confidence wash over him. The elixirs began to seem less daunting, and he managed to efficiently categorize them into their respective types.
With every correct identification, he could sense Fang Zixi growing more intrigued. The atmosphere around them crackled with tension as onlookers watched in anticipation.
Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, Tan Yun completed his assessment of all one hundred elixirs. He took a deep breath, feeling both relieved and anxious about the outcome.
“Now, let’s see how many you got right,” Fang Zixi said, her eyes gleaming with interest.
Tan Yun braced himself, ready to face whatever verdict awaited him.
The reason for her departure was that, including herself, apart from the seven participants in the Four Arts Contest, no one else could release their divine consciousness.
She did this for absolute fairness, as, after all, standing on the Star Domain Floating Platform was Shangguan Yuxin, her only disciple.
Despite her high status as palace master, she had to avoid any suspicion.
She could have bypassed this step since she was the palace master, and no one would dare to question her, but she knew she had to act this way to gain everyone’s trust.
Many times, just because others do not dare to question her, it does not mean they do not harbor other thoughts.
Fang Zixi hovered in the sky, releasing her divine consciousness into the jade tablet. After sweeping through it, her delicate body trembled slightly, and her stunning face displayed a look of disbelief.
Looking down at everyone, Fang Zixi declared, “This palace master has condensed the content of Tan Yun’s answers; you can see for yourselves.”
“Buzz—”
The void rippled like water as Fang Zixi released a burst of ancestral power, condensing a memory image.
In the image, the content of Tan Yun’s identification of the hundred elixirs was revealed to the onlookers.
Everyone began to observe intently.
“Whoosh—”
Moments later, Dao Zi and Dao Qian, seated on the sixth level of the Ancestral Tower, suddenly stood up, their eyes filled with shock and fury.
They knew that Tan Yun’s answers were all correct, without a single flaw!
“Good... Wonderful!” Dao Kun stood up, laughing and crying at the same time.
At this moment, apart from repeatedly expressing his joy, he found himself at a loss for other words to describe his emotions!
“Master, did Tan Yun really answer everything correctly?” Xin Bingshuan, veiled in silk, looked up at Dao Kun, tears welling in her beautiful eyes.
“Yes, all correct,” Dao Kun affirmed as he looked down at Xin Bingshuan.
Tears streamed down Xin Bingshuan's face as she gazed at Tan Yun, silently crying, “Great Ancestor, did you see? Our Four Arts Star Domain has hope now.”
“Your Four Arts Insights and Four Arts Secret Classic crafted Tan Yun in just a hundred years.”
“Great Ancestor, I believe Tan Yun will deliver on his promises and safeguard the Four Arts Star Domain, for I believe he is the one who can create miracles.”
While Xin Bingshuan silently wept, Chu Wuhen, Longkui, and Liang Bufan, standing on the Star Domain Floating Platform, also expressed disbelief!