The Extreme Alchemist of the Mighty Cauldron
Chapter 1197 - Chapter 1197 Chapter 1196 Flame Double Fish

Chapter 1197: Chapter 1196: Flame Double Fish Chapter 1197: Chapter 1196: Flame Double Fish Hui Xuzi raised his left hand, and a golden flame flowed out, enveloping the Pill Furnace above, and the temperature around immediately became scorching hot.

Visible to the naked eye, within that golden flame, there was a faint shadow of a Demon Beast resembling a bird taking flight.

Without a doubt, this Soul Commanding Pill Fire that Hui Xuzi possessed was derived from the beast fire of a Demon Beast, extremely extraordinary, carrying a bit of the ancient Demon Beast’s aura.

Not only that, another flame appeared above Hui Xuzi’s right hand, pitch black as ink, dark and deep.

“This Barbarian from the Seven Seas actually has two types of Soul Commanding Pill Fire!”

“Somewhat impressive, I estimate that many Masters of Pill from the Nine Countries don’t have two types of Soul Commanding Pill Fire.”

“Having two types of Soul Commanding Pill Fire is one thing, but both types seem very extraordinary.”

“Especially that black flame, I have never seen such a flame before.”

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As soon as Hui Xuzi made a move, he employed two types of Soul Commanding Pill Fire, the two flames mingling around the Pill Furnace, with black and gold intertwining together, appearing to be two completely different flames that nonetheless seemed very harmonious, without the slightest conflict.

Under the burning of the two types of Soul Commanding Pill Fire, the blue Pill Furnace quickly became hot and faintly reddened, a sign of very high temperatures.

“Being sent by the Seven Seas indeed shows he’s extraordinary, but having Soul Commanding Pill Fire doesn’t necessarily mean your mastery of Alchemy Tao is high,” Zhang Hongtian thought to himself, also revealing his own flame.

Zhang Hongtian had only one type of Soul Commanding Pill Fire, which was also quite good, but it was still somewhat inferior to the two types that Hui Xuzi had.

Because Zhang Hongtian did not place much emphasis on Soul Commanding Pill Fire, he focused more on honing his Pill Refining Skills rather than relying on external forces.

At this moment, the competition had officially begun, both parties revealing their Soul Commanding Pill Fire, and then they proceeded to the step of adding ingredients and refining pills.

From this point on, it was a test of the true Pill Refining Skills of both individuals, revealing who was superior and who was inferior.

Because Hui Xuzi was the first to act, he gained a slight advantage, and with his two types of Soul Commanding Pill Fire, he was slightly ahead of Zhang Hongtian in progress.

However, Zhang Hongtian was not worried at all, his pill refining steps were still proceeding in an orderly manner, with no sign of rushing to catch up to Hui Xuzi’s pace.

Below the platform, countless gazes were fixed on the two individuals above, and although there were many people in the audience who were not Pill Refiners and didn’t fully understand the situation, it didn’t stop them from being on tenterhooks for the duel.

The Pill Refiners present could discern some finer points, but because this was a live competition, they dared not speak loudly, only explaining in very low voices to the surrounding Martial Artists who were not so knowledgeable.

Elder Tianjun and Taoist Chongyun stood outside the Pill Alliance subdivision, their expressions very calm, seemingly not too concerned about this first competition.

The people from the Taoist Sect of the Seven Seas didn’t show much worry either, especially the dark-skinned young man with a gourd, and the woman with a scar on her face, who didn’t even glance at the array platform, appearing indifferent.

“Those Barbarians from the seas beyond, unexpectedly, have some tricks up their sleeves; their foundational skills in Alchemy Tao are quite solid.”

“Indeed very solid, not a single flaw to be found.”

“But with that, it’s still impossible to beat Zhang Hongtian.”

“That’s right, if it’s about foundational skills, Zhang Hongtian is definitely not weaker than him.”

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Many Pill Refiners from the Pill Alliance commented, admiring Hui Xuzi somewhat, but still confident that Zhang Hongtian would win.

Just then, Hui Xuzi suddenly raised both hands, assuming a rather peculiar stance.

“Hmm?” Zhang Hongtian noticed the stance that Hui Xuzi adopted and his eyebrows furrowed slightly. What was he going to do?

Hui Xuzi placed both hands on the Pill Furnace, beginning to move them along a certain trajectory, and it was observable that the two types of flames around the Pill Furnace also started to circulate with Hui Xuzi’s hands.

In an instant, the golden and black flames completely merged, forming an odd pattern.

Half gold, half black, like two exquisite fish, tail to head, they appeared flawlessly beautiful.

This scene changed Zhang Hongtian’s expression and made many Pill Refiners below sigh in amazement.

Even Elder Tianjun, who had always been calm and composed, showed a few hints of surprise and glanced at Taoist Chongyun beside him.

“The methods of the Taoist Sect are indeed quite extraordinary,” Elder Tianjun remarked.

Taoist Chongyun smiled faintly, “Such methods are not rare in our sect, but they have just never been seen in the Nine Countries before.”

This statement subtly implied that the people of the Nine Countries were ignorant, and although it was veiled, Elder Tianjun still caught the insinuation but chose not to take issue with Taoist Chongyun over it.

“Is this the Alchemy Tao of the Seven Seas Taoist Sect? It indeed greatly differs from ours in the Nine Countries.”

“What kind of Pill Refining Skill is this? It looks so strange.”

“That bi-colored Flame Double Fish pattern does seem very interesting.”

“Hmph! The Barbarians of the Seven Seas only know how to employ flashy but impractical methods.”

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The Soul Commanding Pill Fire transformed into Double Fish, merging with each other yet independent at the same time, offering an aesthetically pleasing sight. Inside the Pill Furnace, the medicinal ingredients were thoroughly refined, and their essence released.

In just a moment, two not yet well-formed Pills began to gather within the Flame Double Fish, following them as they continuously circulated.

With each circulation, the Pills became more defined, and the addition of the Pills made the Flame Double Fish pattern even more enchanting, appearing even more flawless as if the Double Fish inherently required two Pills to adorn them.

“Such efficient progress, in less than the time it takes two incense sticks to burn, they have already begun to take shape.”

“This technique seems to enhance the efficiency of Pill Refining.”

“Not only that, but it seems this Pill Refining Skill can thoroughly refine the essence of the medicinal ingredients.”

“Indeed, observing the color of the Pills, they are indeed very pure.”

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Zhang Hongtian felt the pressure at this moment, for his opponent’s progress had gotten far ahead of him, and if this continued, his own state of mind would be affected.

Suddenly, Zhang Hongtian raised his left hand, and the flames that existed outside the Pill Furnace all surged into it.

Immediately after, Zhang Hongtian performed a series of hand gestures, and the flames burst upward from within the Pill Furnace like a wriggling fire dragon.

Visible to the naked eye, the fire dragon’s eyes harbored two Pills that were in the process of being shaped, situated at the position of the dragon’s eyes, embodying the artistic touch of “bringing a painted dragon to life.”

Seeing this, Hui Xuzi’s brows furrowed slightly, and with a light snort, the Flame Double Fish abruptly rose up and actually went to shake Zhang Hongtian’s fire dragon.

“Is, is, is Pill Refining also possible this way?” Many Martial Artists who knew nothing of Alchemy, exclaimed in astonishment.