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Chapter 1276: The Final Barrier

Chapter 1276: Chapter 1276: The Final Barrier

Jackson Le Grandmaster stopped Ling Xiao and simply said one thing: "Don’t let that girl from the Sea Race get too cocky!"

Ling Xiao smiled and nodded. "I’ll do my best."

At this point, it was impossible for Ling Xiao to let Tianhai Zhen Zhu claim the championship of the tournament.

The most critical matter was that the Moonstone was far too important to the Moon Lady.

Ling Xiao swore that he had to obtain it.

Half an hour later, the previously silent Changle Square stirred to life once more, as if a slumbering Mechanical Giant Beast had begun its new activity.

This was the final challenge of the competition.

It was also the grand finals.

Obviously, many more people had crowded into the square compared to before.

The moment they arrived, what they talked about most was still the duels between Ling Xiao and Tianhai Zhen Zhu in the first two rounds.

So engrossed in their discussions, some even gesticulated with excitement.

"Look, Ling Xiao is here!"

A voice suddenly rang out, and the entire crowd immediately quieted significantly.

Many alchemists who had been discussing the third round now all turned their gazes toward the direction where Ling Xiao was.

Even though Ling Xiao still wore an Advanced Yellow Grade badge at this moment,

nobody believed this was the full extent of his strength.

The first two rounds of competition had already proven that Ling Xiao’s medical expertise far surpassed that of Ji Luoyu, the Yellow Ranking Super Pharmacist.

At this moment, Ling Xiao was the hero of all the land-based races, the irreplaceable figure in the eyes of every alchemist present.

Because he alone had twice defeated the seemingly invincible Tianhai Zhen Zhu.

The Mysterious World respected strength, and the strong commanded awe.

In the alchemical world, mastery of medicine and alchemy was equal to power!

And such mastery would likewise attract countless admiration and reverence.

"Ling Xiao, you’re here, huh? Did you get enough rest? For this next battle, I suspect it’ll once again come down to a showdown between you and Tianhai Zhen Zhu. But don’t think I’ll give up easily."

Ji Luoyu, this girl, was truly lively.

Or perhaps it could be said she was naturally outgoing.

No matter how Ling Xiao treated her, she seemed to have already considered him an old acquaintance, even an old friend. She even gave his back a hard slap the moment she arrived.

The dignified title of Little Medicine King—couldn’t she be a little more reserved?

"Let’s give it our all."

Ling Xiao casually said, without much emotion. Truth be told, his initial impression of Ji Luoyu wasn’t great, but now he viewed her more neutrally.

"I still can’t figure out Tianhai Zhen Zhu’s true background. As much as it frustrates me, I must admit her skills are utterly terrifying. I can’t help but grudgingly respect her."

Ji Luoyu rarely admired others, but now she reluctantly held some respect for both Ling Xiao and Tianhai Zhen Zhu.

"Mm."

Ling Xiao nodded slightly. From Tianhai Zhen Zhu, he sensed a peculiar kind of Soul Power.

It was something only detectable after cultivating the **Soul Fragment Scroll**.

Perhaps others wouldn’t notice it, but Ling Xiao could clearly see that Tianhai Zhen Zhu’s body housed the Soul Core of another individual!

Ling Xiao didn’t know who this person was, but they had to be ancient, perhaps from the same era as Medicine King Sun Ran.

In truth, his adversary wasn’t really Tianhai Zhen Zhu, but this hidden individual.

However, he didn’t voice these thoughts aloud—who would even believe him if he did?

"Ling Xiao, if you’re scared, you can leave this final round to me. If my guess is correct, the concluding challenge should allow for creative approaches. In that case, an alchemist’s ranking will be pivotal. On this front, I have the upper hand over you!"

Without even looking, Ling Xiao could tell it was Dan Qing.

This guy simply refused to admit defeat, convinced that while he might lose to Ling Xiao in areas he wasn’t adept at, in areas he excelled, victory was guaranteed.

"Heh."

Ling Xiao chuckled faintly. Holding onto one’s pride wasn’t wrong, but lacking self-awareness was sheer foolishness.

In Ling Xiao’s eyes, Dan Qing was just such a person.

"Hmph, what’s so great about that? Just wait and see."

Feeling Ling Xiao’s nonchalant dismissal, Dan Qing grew increasingly frustrated. He was determined to show Ling Xiao his true capabilities in the final challenge.

Ling Xiao ignored him, instead nodding briefly toward the panel of judges before sitting in the preparation area.

"Tianhai Zhen Zhu is here!"

Just then, a wave of commotion swept through the crowd.

Ling Xiao turned his head to see Tianhai Zhen Zhu approaching.

The girl from the Sea Race walked over, ignoring both Dan Qing and Ji Luoyu, her gaze fixed on Ling Xiao as she declared coldly, "Heavenly Emperor! In this final round, I will make you experience the true meaning of despair!"

"Such words—you’ve said them more than once. Yet, you’ve already lost to me twice. Save your breath for the actual competition."

Ling Xiao glanced at Tianhai Zhen Zhu indifferently before suddenly smiling. "By the way, pass my regards to your ’friend.’ Oh, and let him know that even with the skills of someone like Medicine King Sun Ran, he’s fated to lose this day."

Hearing this, Tianhai Zhen Zhu’s expression dramatically shifted, overwhelmed by shock.

How could Ling Xiao possibly know that her body concealed the Soul Core of another person?

Even elites like Medicine King Sun Ran, Ji Qing, and Jackson Le Grandmaster hadn’t uncovered this secret!

"Since you know, you should surrender. There’s no way you can win. In the first two rounds, I wasn’t using my full strength, but in this final one, your opponent will be utterly overwhelming."

Tianhai Zhen Zhu gradually regained composure, fixing Ling Xiao with a ferocious glare.

"Oh, I almost forgot to mention—I wasn’t going all out, either."

Ling Xiao smiled again.

Of course, he understood what Tianhai Zhen Zhu meant by "not using her full strength."

In the first two rounds, the mysterious soul had merely guided and assisted her alchemy.

But for the final round, the soul would likely take full control of Tianhai Zhen Zhu’s body, undoubtedly making her far more formidable.

"Tianhai Zhen Zhu, your opponent isn’t just him—it’s all of us!"

Dan Qing, irritated by being ignored by Tianhai Zhen Zhu, finally couldn’t hold back.

Her dismissiveness stung him deeply, implying he was far inferior to Ling Xiao.

This was a blow to his pride he could not accept.

Yet Tianhai Zhen Zhu paid him no heed and simply walked straight to her seat.

"Infuriating! Absolutely insufferable!"

Dan Qing’s face turned grim with anger.

"Come now, Brother Dan Qing. What’s there to be upset about? Once the third round begins, we’ll face Tianhai Zhen Zhu head-on—won’t that be satisfying?"

Ji Luoyu chuckled lightly. Though she, too, was angered,

how could someone her age be overlooked by Tianhai Zhen Zhu without feeling indignant?

But unlike Dan Qing, Ji Luoyu was determined to prove her worth through action, not words.

At the judges’ table, Medicine King Sun Ran, Ji Qing, Jackson Le Grandmaster, and the First Pharmacist of Changle Immortal Island had already taken their seats.

Jackson Le Grandmaster sighed with concern, saying, "The final round is critical. If Ling Xiao loses to Tianhai Zhen Zhu, this year’s alchemy tournament would truly become a laughingstock."

Ji Qing also sighed deeply. "At this point, there’s nothing we can do but leave it to fate. Still, I have faith in Ling Xiao. If he can create one miracle, and then a second, he can surely create a third!"

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