CHAPTER 129: End of the First Round
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As Xiang Hua finally started to take the competition more seriously, both Yan Mei and Xun Wei, seeing the masked boy's alchemical skills, felt that a dark horse had appeared in the competition.
Neither of them was now certain they could defeat him, and this fact only put more pressure on them.
At first, both had entered the competition believing they had what it took to secure a spot in the imperial tournament.
With the appearance of Xiang Hua, the situation had shifted slightly, but they still had a good chance of securing a spot.
Now, however, with the addition of this mysterious person, it was no longer a certainty.
While the other participants began to feel the pressure of the competition, Ethan, who was the main cause of it all, continued to refine in peace.