Published: December 25, 2024
At this moment, everyone's expressions changed as they looked at Qin Chen.
If earlier they were merely surprised by Qin Chen's ability to recognize the elixirs and skillfully sort the spiritual herbs, now their attitudes had turned serious.
This child dared to openly participate in the Medicine King's assessment, which was not mere arrogance, but a testament to his abilities.
As the Ten Thousand Flame Divergence Technique was employed, Qin Chen first set the hot cauldron to the most suitable state for alchemy.
After about ten breaths, the hot cauldron was ready, and Qin Chen officially began the refining process.
Buzz!
His hands moved rapidly, and one by one, the spiritual herbs flew into the cauldron like a hundred ships competing in currents. The speed was so fast that everyone was dazzled, only able to see fleeting shadows as numerous spiritual herbs entered the cauldron, leaving them completely unable to react.
With the elixirs in the cauldron, the next step was to refine the medicinal power. The astonishing techniques left the onlookers in awe, with several gasping in surprise.
A wave of astonishing medicinal vapor surged from the cauldron's vents, while some impurities were continuously differentiated, flowing out as faint white residue that was then burned to ashes under powerful flames.
Around the cauldron, a faint medicinal vapor barrier formed, a sign that the medicinal power had been refined to its utmost, which once again elicited gasps from the crowd.
In just a moment, all the spiritual herbs were purified, about to enter the most crucial step: alchemy.
This speed naturally drew exclamations from everyone. Normally, when alchemists refine king-grade elixirs, it takes at least half an hour from sorting the herbs to completing the purification.
But Qin Chen had finished all this in less than the time it takes for half an incense stick to burn, at least several times faster than a normal Medicine King, leaving everyone stunned and shocked.
However, everything before was merely preparation; the most critical part was still to refine the elixir.
No matter how pleasing the material selection is, how magnificent the flame control is, or how exquisite the purification of medicinal power is, if one cannot produce the elixir, everything is in vain.
Qin Chen focused and calmed his mind, becoming even more serious, as he forcefully mobilized the true energy within him and infused it into the Qinglian Demon Fire.
Boom! The originally gentle flames surged abruptly. Upon closer inspection, the nine large flames burned at a speed that more than doubled, with terrifying heat radiating out that could instantly turn an ordinary seventh-level Wu Wang to ashes.
The raging flames blazed high into the sky.
"Isn't this too strong from the start? Aren't you afraid you can't control it?"
"Yeah, it could explode at any moment."
Immediately, many shook their heads, unable to believe it. Qin Chen's skills in sorting materials, controlling the flames, and refining were impressive, but his alchemical level, sigh, was really lacking!
To push the flames to such intensity right away would ruin the medicinal power inside; the reaction of elixirs should be gradual. Even the lowest-level alchemist understands this principle. Yet, here was Qin Chen, not following the usual routine.
Could he really pass the Medicine King's assessment? Was he just seeking amusement?
The ten powerful elders present were initially closely observing Qin Chen, wanting to see his proficiency in alchemy, but at this moment, disappointment was evident in their eyes.
They had initially thought Qin Chen was confident and imposing, believing he had some level of assurance, but it turned out he was just putting on a brave front.
Sigh, how could they have misplaced their confidence in such a young man?
It was truly laughable!
"Hahaha." Wei Jinzhao laughed so hard he could hardly contain himself. He had been shocked just moments ago, but now it was clear Qin Chen was exposing his true self.
The furnace fire remained vigorous, and the terrifying heat made the ten powerful elders sweat profusely, with the air above the cauldron distorting from the steam.