The Extreme Alchemist of the Mighty Cauldron
Chapter 956 - Chapter 956 Chapter 956 Having an Affair

Chapter 956: Chapter 956: Having an Affair Chapter 956: Chapter 956: Having an Affair “It’s not over yet.”

Before his words fell, Fang Lin’s densely packed fire swords in front of him began to flow rapidly.

Each sword followed a specific trajectory as it circulated around Fang Lin, with no conflict between them, harmonious to an extreme.

This scene made everyone present change their expression, as they all took a sharp intake of breath.

“What amazing control over fire!”

“This Fang Lin, he can actually do this!”

“Inconceivable, this is too astonishing!”

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Many Masters of Pill in the audience exclaimed out loud, dazzled by Fang Lin’s exquisitely superb mastery over fire control.

While dividing the Pill Flame into numerous small swords was difficult, among the Masters of Pill present, there were those who could achieve it without faring worse than Fang Lin.

However, to make these small flame swords circulate independently without any conflicting disorder, as if each were a separate entity – this was something no one else could manage.

Such control was probably beyond many legendary pill refiners who had entered the realm of the Six Cauldrons.

Yet Fang Lin made it look as effortless as if he were doing something very simple.

“Master Zhong, does this move of mine catch your esteemed eye?” Fang Lin, surrounded by the circulating fire swords and wearing a smile that wasn’t quite a smile, said to Master Zhong.

Master Zhong’s face didn’t look so good. Even if he looked down on Fang Lin, there was no denying that Fang Lin’s move was truly astounding. Master Zhong admitted to himself that he could not achieve this level of precision; he could make the fire swords circulate on the same trajectory, but making each sword follow its own unique trajectory was something only a freak could accomplish.

“Hmph! I admit your fire control is not bad, but that doesn’t mean you can beat me,” Master Zhong responded, his flaming bird flapping its wings and, enshrouded in brilliant flames, soared straight toward Fang Lin.

Fang Lin looked unperturbed as he waved his right hand lightly. Instantly, all the densely packed small flame swords turned to face the oncoming fiery bird.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!!!

The next moment, the small flame swords shot out, each with a whooshing sound cutting through the air. Suddenly, the firelight flowed, and the momentum was staggering.

Boom!!!

The collision of the two Soul Commanding Pill Fires was also a contest between the fire control skills of two Alchemy Tao masters. Whoever could suppress the other would naturally be considered the one with superior fire control.

The fiery bird was extremely formidable; as the small flame swords struck it, they were instantly dispersed by the terrifying cold aura it emitted.

From this, it was evident that Master Zhong’s Soul Commanding Pill Fire was extraordinary. It seemed that in terms of quality, Fang Lin’s Pill Fire was slightly inferior to Master Zhong’s.

But even so, Fang Lin remained calm and composed, showing not the slightest sign of worry or panic, as if he had great confidence in himself.

The trajectory of the small flame swords’ attack changed once again; they no longer assaulted head-on but attacked the fiery bird from tricky angles in all directions.

“Excellent!” Master Long couldn’t help but praise as he watched, his admiration for Fang Lin growing.

“I would have never thought this young man’s control over fire to be so extraordinary; it’s truly embarrassing for us,” another Master of Pill commented, their face bearing a hint of embarrassment. Although they too were Masters of Pill, when it came to competing in fire control with Fang Lin, they simply were no match.

At this point, the situation in the field had changed.

Fang Lin’s small flame swords kept attacking from all directions, and the fiery bird struggled to fend them all off. It had already been hit by the small flame swords, and a blue Pill Flame spread out, weakening the coherence and completeness of the fiery bird.

Master Zhong’s complexion was extremely grave, sweat gradually emerging on his forehead as he exerted all his might to control the Pill Flame soaring bird.

“Master Zhong is falling behind!”

“It’s unbelievable that Master Zhong is actually being suppressed by a greenhorn.”

“It seems that in the aspect of fire control, Fang Lin truly has genuine talent.”

“While fire control is only a part of Alchemy Tao, it is sufficient to show this young man’s exceptional ability.”

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Time slowly passed, and the fire control competition between the two Masters of Pill was approaching its end.

Fang Lin’s advantage was clear to see, half of his flame sword remained, while the Pill Flame soaring bird was on the verge of dispersal.

Master Zhong gritted his teeth, slightly refining the Pill Flame soaring bird again, but it was immediately slammed by the flame sword, leaving it fragmented.

“The victor will be decided now.” Not just one Master of Pill realized this, nearly all the Grandmasters present could see that Fang Lin was assured of victory, with no possibility of defeat.

But the old crone, Master Ling, and others, just like Master Zhong, had ugly expressions on their faces. They could not have imagined that Fang Lin would actually suppress Master Zhong, and it seemed he was about to win against Master Zhong.

This was something they were unwilling to see.

Once Fang Lin defeated Master Zhong in the art of fire control, it would become difficult for them to target him again.

At this moment, the old crone’s eyes flickered, seemingly harboring some plan.

Under the constant assault of the flame sword, the Pill Flame soaring bird was unable to launch any offense, and even self-defense was difficult to achieve.

Master Zhong’s face turned pale, his body swaying slightly, a moment of daze in his consciousness.

“Not good!” Master Zhong himself cried out internally, sensing something awry.

Sure enough, Fang Lin seized the opportunity. During the brief moment when Master Zhong’s mind wandered, the flame sword unleashed a ferocious attack, shattering the Pill Flame soaring bird.

But just at the moment of victory, the old crone suddenly released her Inner Strength, shattering all of Fang Lin’s flame sword in an instant.

Fang Lin furrowed his brows and immediately looked towards the old crone, who had an expressionless face, as if she had done nothing at all.

As a result, Master Zhong’s Pill Flame soaring bird had dispersed, and Fang Lin’s flame sword had vanished entirely, scattered away.

“What’s going on here?” someone voiced their confusion.

Many people turned their eyes to the old crone, showing their displeasure. They had all seen the scene of the old crone’s intervention.

Master Zhong’s expression was dark, and he said nothing, while Fang Lin’s lips curled into a cold smile, his gaze fixed on the old crone.

“Master Meng, this seems somewhat improper,” said Master Long, directly addressing the old crone, who was also known as Master Meng.

Yet Master Meng responded, “This competition need not continue. Master Zhong gave way to the younger generation and did not give his full effort. A true competition should compare Pill Refining, not playing with fire.”

Hearing her words, the expressions of many became strange, and even more people showed disdain for her, thinking that she was rather shameless.

Fang Lin sneered, his eyes chillingly fixed on the old crone, “Can’t bear to see Master Zhong lose, old lady? Are you and Master Zhong an item or what?”