BTTH: DISCIPLE CASHBACK SYSTEM

Chapter 392: Announcing the Rankings!

Chapter 392: Announcing the Rankings!

“Mm!”

Upon hearing Fa Ma’s praise of Liu Ling, Hai Bodong nodded in strong agreement and sighed, “What’s going on these days? First, there’s Yan Xiao, who, despite his young age, possesses the strength to fight a Dou King-level expert and has the ability to refine a fourth-tier pill. Then, news spread of a small mercenary group leader in Stone Desert City with exceptional talent, who, although not as strong as Yan Xiao, is even younger. And now, Liu Ling emerges, capable of refining a fifth-tier pill at an age that one could hardly imagine.”

“Old Jia, all these geniuses hail from Jia Ma Empire—you’ve really struck gold!” Fa Ma said, turning to Jia Xingtian, who was equally astonished. “With the talent of these young individuals, if you seize the opportunity, the Jia Ma Empire could very well become one of the most powerful nations in the northwest continent!”

Hearing this, Jia Xingtian cupped his hands and laughed, “Haha, Fa Ma, Old Ice, I’ll take your words as a blessing then!”

At this moment, after seeing Liu Ling successfully complete his pill, almost everyone knew that the refined pill in the hands of the proud youth was indeed a fifth-tier pill.

“Little Yan, this boy’s skill is indeed formidable. At this level, in another five or six years, he could even secure a decent ranking at the grandest alchemy convention in Central Plains! Losing to him is no disgrace!” Yao Lao’s voice came from Xiao Yan’s ring, full of praise for Liu Ling. He could sense that the energy contained within Liu Ling’s pill was much stronger than that of an ordinary fifth-tier pill.

Even without Yao Lao’s comment, Xiao Yan already felt greatly shaken. Such monstrous talent left him with little desire to compete.

Wow! Oh! Amid the clamor around the square, Fa Ma took a step forward on the high platform. At the same time, the ancient chime sounded once more.

As the ancient chime echoed, everyone quickly quieted down and turned their attention to the elder standing on the platform.

“Hehe, now that most of the contestants have completed their pills, it is time to evaluate the effects of your pills and determine the final ranking of this competition. Contestants, please reveal your refined pills!” Fa Ma chuckled lightly, then, accompanied by two vice-chairmen, descended from the platform to the square where the contestants stood.

“Everyone, you must have all seen Liu Ling’s refining process just now. This is the only fifth-tier pill in the entire competition, and it is even more effective than a typical fifth-tier pill. Therefore, Liu Ling has been declared the champion of this tournament. Does anyone object?” Standing next to Liu Ling, Fa Ma pointed to the Dragon Force Pill suspended in his palm, his deep voice resonating throughout the square.

After Fa Ma’s words fell, almost no voice of dissent arose from the crowd.

This tournament had brought countless shocks to the audience, unlike any in the past.

“As for second place...”

Here, Fa Ma’s voice paused, then continued, “Second place is still undecided. We need to examine the quality of Yan Xiao’s and that person’s pill.”

He pointed in the direction of Xiao Yi Xian, a hint of embarrassment appearing on his face. It was indeed laughable that, at such an important competition, the Alchemist Association did not know the name of a finalist, which could bring criticism of their management.

“Ahem! Ahem!”

Fa Ma coughed lightly to cover his awkwardness and signaled to the two behind him.

Following Fa Ma’s signal, the two elder vice-chairmen split up, one heading toward Xiao Yan and the other toward Xiao Yi Xian.

Xiao Yan and Xiao Yi Xian both cooperated with the Alchemist Association’s collection of their pills. With so many eyes on them, the association wouldn’t dare to use any tricks.

Soon, the two vice-chairmen returned, each holding a pill, and stood beside Fa Ma and Liu Ling.

Fa Ma looked at Xiao Yan’s pill, his expression calm. He had seen Xiao Yan use two types of flames earlier and guessed that he was likely attempting to refine the Two-Line Green Spirit Pill.

At this moment, after glancing at it, Fa Ma examined the pill further before announcing loudly, “The pill refined by Yan Xiao is called the Green Spirit Pill, a fourth-tier pill. This particular pill has two lines and can help a Dou Practitioner break through to the Dou Grandmaster level. If consumed by a Dou Grandmaster, there is a slight chance of increasing the user’s rank by one star, with no backlash from the medicinal effects.”

A pill that could directly enhance one’s cultivation! Hearing Fa Ma’s evaluation of Xiao Yan’s pill, a wave of exclamations erupted from the crowd. It was evident that such a pill was highly sought after.

Seeing the crowd’s recognition of his pill, Xiao Yan felt his emotions calm somewhat.

Next, Fa Ma turned his attention to Xiao Yi Xian’s pill. After a careful examination, Fa Ma spoke with a hint of resignation, “The pill refined by this black-robed person is called the Purple Heart Barrier-Breaking Pill, a peak fourth-tier pill comparable to the three-lined Green Spirit Pill. This is also a type of pill that can directly enhance a person’s strength, but its effect is limited to those at the Dou Grandmaster level. If someone at that level consumes the Purple Heart Barrier-Breaking Pill, they can increase their strength by one star. Additionally, most importantly, a person at the same level can take two of these pills consecutively without developing significant resistance. This means that if you can find two Purple Heart Barrier-Breaking Pills, you can steadily increase your strength by two stars!”

After Fa Ma finished introducing Xiao Yi Xian’s pill, another wave of exclamations rippled through the crowd.

Although, on the surface, the Purple Heart Barrier-Breaking Pill and the two-lined Green Spirit Pill appeared to have similar effects, the conditions for taking them were different. Therefore, if an ordinary person had to choose, most would opt for the Purple Heart Barrier-Breaking Pill.

Thus, after Fa Ma announced the effects and quality of both pills, the decision for second place was made.

Even though Fa Ma was reluctant, he had no choice but to declare, “The second place in this Alchemist Competition goes to the black-robed person! Third place, Yan Xiao.”

“Oh!”

“Oh!”

The audience didn’t think too much about the reasons behind it. As onlookers, they only knew that the names announced were the geniuses of this competition. Thus, the cheers were an expression of admiration for the strong.

“Sigh!”

At that moment, the Little Princess let out a heavy sigh.

(End of Chapter)

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