The Battle Through Heaven
Finished
Quiescent.
Silence is like death. The hall that was originally crowded in an instant became completely silent. A bright red light flickering on the examination machine flashed across everyone's face, signaling a comical folly.
Ao Tuo watched the flickering monitor with a stunned expression. His heart, which felt a little helpless at Xiao Yan's previous appearance, seemed to have undergone a drastic change. Having the ability to refine ‘Daun Spiritual Iron Black’ for eight times was something that could be compared to some alchemists who had just entered tier four. It should be known that with Ao Tuo's fire-control ability, he could only refine the materials nine times: Peak level three -> Start from level four = great leap like a Dou Shi to a Da Dou Shi
However, Xiao Yan was actually able to reach this stage at such an age. He was afraid that this training talent could only use a single word to describe: Terrible!
Ao Tuo had never underestimated Xiao Yan's talent for refining pills. However, Xiao Yan's appearance still made him understand that his high respect towards Xiao Yan was still low …
"It seems that this fellow already has the ability to take the third tier alchemist test. Ah, she hid it very deeply, causing my former self to be so worried "Ao Tuo muttered in her heart. He looked at the calm face of the young man in front of him and shook his head with a bitter smile.
Inside the large hall, the atmosphere of silence lingered for a long time before it finally and gradually subsided. Various different gazes that contained respect, curiosity, envy, etc., were repeatedly shot into the skinny back. Currently, not a single person dared to display the kind of eyes they used when Xiao Yan entered a while ago.
Little Princess bit her red lips while the shock in her eyes was slowly withdrawn. His gaze swept over Xiao Yan. When he recalled his previous attitude, some helplessness and anger flashed in his eyes. "This person deliberately hid his strength to make people look down on him. Is he a masochist? "
Of course, with the ability that Xiao Yan had displayed at the moment, the Little Princess was naturally only able to utter these words in her heart. He clearly understood that with his previous attitude, he must have caused Xiao Yan to feel dislike in his heart. Therefore, he did not choose to immediately step forward to apologize and curry favor. Although Xiao Yan might be a superior competitor who possessed strength, it was not enough for him, as the little princess of the imperial family, to humbly try to befriend her, missing the opportunity to cross hands with such an extraordinary person caused Little Princess to feel a little bit bitter in her heart.
While the Little Princess was secretly thinking of herself, the handsome face of Liu Ling by her side alternated between dark and clear. His eyes stared at the flickering red-colored score. Looking at his behavior, it turned out that he was very doubtful of the authenticity of the examining machine. Nine points. Holy hooch! It was higher than him by two full points! This was something that was difficult to accept by the proud-statured Liu Ling.
Everyone in the hall had different expressions under this shocking result and they were all very interested now.
Qie Mi Er coughed softly and woke everyone up from their dull state. His eyes gave a complicated look as he stared at the young man with that ordinary appearance. A while later, he sighed and said, "Ah, it seems like I am very old. I was almost but young friend Yan Xiao hid her abilities very deeply. With this ability of yours, the tier two badge on your chest is somewhat out of proportion to your status. "
After this somewhat frightening value of Xiao Yan, the way Qie Mi Er called out to him also began to undergo some changes. Regardless of Xiao Yan's true strength, just the display of refinement of this material was something that ordinary alchemists could not. Moreover, Xiao Yan's current age and potential was the real reason for Qie Mi Er to actually look at him seriously. At around the age of twenty, he was able to refine ‘Daun Spiritual Iron Black’ eight times. It was likely that even Gu He back then could not do such a thing?
And ... most importantly, what kind of strength would the teacher behind Xiao Yan have if he could teach such an outstanding student?
Clearly sensing some faint attitude change in the other party's tone, Xiao Yan calmly smiled. "The vice chairman must be joking. I'm just a little good at controlling fire. The others need not be mentioned. "
After the test that shocked the entire place, Qie Mi Er naturally no longer believed such words from Xiao Yan. He smiled in agreement, just thinking that Xiao Yan was just trying to continue hiding his abilities.
"Old Ao, you have very good eyesight ..." Qie Mi Er turned her head and patted the shoulder of Ao Tuo who had recovered from her shock as she said with a smile.
"It also far exceeded my expectations. I did not expect that in just a year, this little boy had risen to such a stage. Back then, when he took the test for a tier two alchemist in my association, he was very far away from him now. This speed of increase actually rendered one speechless. " Although Ao Tuo felt very good due to the envious gazes around him, he still smiled bitterly and shook his head before sighing.
"Forget over. Don't bother about this now. We have to announce the test results first. " Ao Tuo rubbed his white beard. He looked at Xiao Yan's calm face and did not continue to be entangled by this matter. Instead, he voiced a reminder.
"Do we still need to announce it? Yan Xiao's grades were the best. Liu Ling was second, followed by Yue-er. Other than those who did not meet the requirements, the rest were considered to have graduated. " Qie Mi Er smiled, immediately turned around and faced Xiao Yan and his competitors. He said seriously, "First of all I want to congratulate those who have passed the internal examinations of the association. Tomorrow will be the time for the exam to begin ..all of you should be clear that in such a grand meeting, there will be some outstanding alchemists from other countries besides the alchemists from our participating countries. Similarly, their abilities could not be underestimated. You all have to do your best to push it. Otherwise, if the alchemists from other countries wish to become the champions of our great imperial competition. It would be embarrassing "
"Yes!"
With both hands lazily inserted into his sleeves, Xiao Yan indifferently watched the several young people around him whose emotions were surging. Other than Liu Ling and a few others, most alchemists had varying degrees of redness on their faces.
The corner of Xiao Yan's eyes looked at Liu Ling's somewhat grim face. The corner of his mouth was raised. Clearly, this fellow still held a grudge for losing the test.
Xiao Yan's finger randomly flicked his sleeve. This passionate speech from Qie Mi Er did not have the slightest effect on Xiao Yan. Although his current age should have been when the young man was so reckless, it seemed very difficult to find such a thing on Xiao Yan …
If not for him being interested in the prize for the champion spot, it was likely that Xiao Yan would not have participated in such a Grand Meeting. Roughly speaking, it was not his business whether it was a competitor from another country or this kingdom being a champion.
Standing on a high platform, Qie Mi Er slowly swept over the competitors under whose enthusiasm was surging. When his gaze was shifted to Xiao Yan, he was stunned for a moment. Immediately, his eyes narrowed. The value he attached to Xiao Yan in his heart also became much greater.
"This little boy is really not simple"
If it was someone much older who had such a calm demeanor, Qie Mi Er would not feel anything inappropriate. However, someone who was around twenty years old should be at the stage where one became an extremely arrogant and unrestrained young man. However, Xiao Yan possessed mental strength like an old man who had long experienced worldly affairs. This could not help, but cause people to treat him with great care.
From how Qie Mi Er saw it, Xiao Yan already possessed some abilities and his character far exceeded the basic requirements. He had fulfilled two of the most important conditions to become a strong person. He grew stronger just a matter of time.
"After I return, I should definitely let Ao Tuo tell us more about Yan Xiao's background. If things were done appropriately, this little boy might just be another Pill King Gu He. He might even ... have the possibility to surpass him. " Qie Mi Er muttered softly in her heart.
"If he really has this potential, we must definitely not let such talent fall into the Misty Cloud Sect or any other power hand this time …"
As she thought this way in her heart, Qie Mi Er no longer procrastinated. He waved his hand and smiled as he said to everyone, "Haha, alright. The exam is over. Everyone please leave. Remember the time of the Grand Meeting tomorrow. Don't be late for anything! "
Hearing this, everyone in the hall faced a group of association elders on the high platform. They bow before splitting.
"Ke Ke, Mr. Yan Xiao. I'm not expecting that you'll hide your skills well. Liu Ling really admired you. " Just as Xiao Yan wanted to follow the large crowd of humans to leave the hall, the laughter caused him to fuse his brows slightly and stop his steps.
He tilted his head to look at the smiling Liu Ling and said weakly, "I'm just lucky. No concealment of skills. "
"Master Yan Xiao still remained humble. Ke Ke, I think you should have used ‘Fire Heavenly’ during the test, right? " Liu Ling laughed. Although the truth was in front of him, he still did not quite believe that Xiao Yan was fully using his own strength to obtain such a result. Recalling the matter about ‘He Heavenly Fire’ back then, he became much more relieved. From how he looked at it, Xiao Yan should have used ‘Heavenly Fire’ during this test to obtain an incredible result. If it had been like this, he should have been almost the same as Xiao Yan if he had used his hidden card.
When someone who has always been called a genius all the time suddenly meets a person whose true age far surpasses his, he would find many different reasons to put on the mask that this new person was really just like everyone else. This was all to show that he was not weaker than anyone else.
Xiao Yan glanced at the handsome young man who was naturally blessed with good looks. He naturally knew the meaning contained in the words of others. Immediately, he smiled in a somewhat mocking manner as he said softly, "Master Liu Ling. Just treat whatever you say correctly. I have no opinion whatsoever "
Xiao Yan had no intention of arguing with Liu Ling. This was because he thought this was ridiculous. Since the other party was willing to trust his wild imagination, he would just let it go. The last truth will give him some hard slaps. Saying something to him now would only make him think that Xiao Yan was acting. Since that was the case, what else could Xiao Yan say?
After saying that sentence, the corner of Xiao Yan's mouth contained a mocking smile as he directly walked out of the door under Liu Ling's cold gaze. After which, he disappeared from Liu Ling's sight.
With a gaze that contained coldness, Liu Ling looked at Xiao Yan's disappeared back. He pursed his lips into a thin line. Clenching his fists, he softly and coldly laughed, "What can you be proud of? Competition in Grand Meeting is not just testing how to process materials. Wait until the Grand Meeting. I'll tell you that other than ‘Api Heavenly’, everything about you is basically worthless! "