Xu Ruoyan, Speedrunning Competition

On this day, Qin Chan sent an envoy to inform that the alchemy competition was about to begin."Time flies..."Ye Kaishan sighed in his heart, as if everything happened just yesterday.Before leaving, he took the time to take care of his concubines.Then he rode the silver lightning and flew towards White Sun City."This is a Core Formation Stage spirit beast!"Just as they arrived at White Sun City, everyone noticed a large bird flying in the sky.It was too big, too majestic."Master Ye! Master Ye is here. I heard that Master Ye will represent White Sun City and attend the alchemy grand event of the twenty-eight cities."Someone shouted, having heard this news earlier.Ye Kaishan landed steadily in front of the Pill Pavilion, and Gu Yue hurriedly came out to greet him.After many days of not seeing each other, she had become even more beautiful."Master Ye, you finally came." Qin Chan, the woman from the Dabi Valley, said leisurely at the door.She thought Ye Kaishan would break his promise.Ye Kaishan smiled faintly, his gaze sweeping over the woman. After not seeing her for many days, he felt that her cultivation had improved."There's no time to waste. Let's prepare to set off. I can't wait any longer. I'm waiting for you to fulfill your promise."Ye Kaishan urged, his words filled with confidence."It seems that you are very confident, but I still want to remind you not to be careless."Qin Chan said."Don't worry, I know what I'm doing." Ye Kaishan smirked.Next, the group set off and headed towards the capital of Fire Country.There were two competition venues, one in the capital and one at the Pill Cauldron Sect....After half a month of traveling, Ye Kaishan and his group finally arrived at the capital of Fire Country.Looking at the tall city walls and magnificent buildings, Ye Kaishan couldn't help but feel amazed. It was truly a first-tier city.The prosperity here surpassed White Sun City by more than tenfold.Upon entering the city, Foundation Building cultivators could be seen everywhere.The majority of the people passing by were cultivators.Qin Chan led the way and, with the identity tokens, they quickly arrived at the accommodation arranged by the organizers of Fire Country, waiting for the competition to begin.A few days later, the competition finally started.All the participating teams gradually gathered on the square in front of the imperial palace.The Lord of Fire Country, the prince, the princess, the major cultivation sects, and all the influential figures were present.They had been waiting in the stands, eagerly anticipating the start of the competition."Please, all participants, enter the arena!"With a voice that sounded like a drum, the representatives of the alchemists from the twenty-eight cities ascended their respective alchemy platforms."Number twenty-seven... second to last?"Ye Kaishan looked at the number on the alchemy platform and admired Master Zhen Taihe even more.Fortunately, the master had worked hard enough, otherwise Ye Kaishan would have been the one standing on the last alchemy platform."The alchemist from White Sun City is so young. Which young master from which cultivation sect is he?"Some people in the stands noticed Ye Kaishan and couldn't help but wonder.He looked too handsome and elegant, like a jade sculpture, not at all like an alchemist.Looking at the other alchemists, most of them were middle-aged people in their forties.And they had to have beards, and if conditions allowed, they had to have a protruding belly.Only then could they have a dignified and respected aura.Next, in the center of the square, the competition host appeared and gave instructions.Without any delay, the competition began directly.At first, they were testing some basic pills.The focus was on speed and quality.It wasn't too difficult.All the alchemists present could easily complete it.However, as time goes by, the quality of the elixir improves, and so does the difficulty.At this moment, it is the time to show true skills. Alchemists who lack expertise quickly reveal their shortcomings.Ye Kaishan noticed that the alchemist next to him, Alchemist Number 28, was already in a panic, starting to act in a fluster.It is obvious that he is unfamiliar with the elixir he is refining and lacks confidence.Seeing his colleagues showing off, he becomes so anxious that he almost overturns the furnace.Ye Kaishan shakes his head. No wonder this guy couldn't surpass Zhen Taihe. His skills are indeed lacking.While his colleagues are in a hurry, he remains calm and composed, operating steadily and unhurriedly....In another VIP stand, Qin Chan gathers with the heads of all the sub-branches."Qin Chan, is this the alchemist you found? He seems a bit absent-minded," a woman who appears a few years older than Qin Chan says with a smile.Seemingly concerned but actually mocking, the two have always been at odds.Qin Chan glances at her and casually says, "Maybe it's too simple for him. He doesn't find it interesting.""Xu Ruoyan, you should pay more attention to your own alchemist," Qin Chan says.The woman's smile freezes, and she coldly snorts without saying anything.She had intended to tease, but she didn't expect Qin Chan to be so aloof.If one didn't know, they would think she had won the championship.The competition continues, and each alchemist's elixir is evaluated and scored by a dedicated person.Those who fail in refining are directly eliminated, and after each round, the one with the lowest score is also eliminated.The alchemist at Number 28 is the first to be carried away.Afterwards, more alchemists are eliminated one after another.Ye Kaishan remains silent, always low-key.In the end, only twelve alchemists are left on the field.At this point, the people in the stands, from all walks of life, finally pay attention to the alchemist who least resembles an alchemist.Seemingly indifferent, he quietly approaches the twelve.This is not something that can be achieved by luck alone.In the VIP backstage, Xu Ruoyan's face turns green. Her alchemist has been eliminated.Meanwhile, Qin Chan's alchemist calmly enters the top twelve.His previously absent-minded movements now appear exceptionally elegant."Xu Ruoyan, why was your alchemist eliminated? Did he not want to continue refining?" Qin Chan leans over and asks, with a curious expression like an innocent child."You..." Xu Ruoyan's chest heaves, clearly angered....After the top twelve are determined, the first day of the competition comes to an end.After a short break, the second day of the competition quickly arrives, also in the capital of Fire Country, the final match.The top four spots will be decided, and they will go to the Pill Cauldron Sect, the holy land of alchemy in Fire Country.The competition begins quickly, requiring the participants to refine the three most common and demanding elixirs in the Profound Grade.The Rushing Profound Pill, the Barrier Breaking Pill, and the Spirit Devouring Pill.This time, Ye Kaishan finally becomes serious and focused.Time passes bit by bit.For the alchemists who made it to the top twelve, these three elixirs are not considered difficult.The challenge lies in how well they can refine them.After a long time, an old man with white hair and a youthful appearance finishes refining.He is the alchemist from the capital of Fire Country, the previous champion.All the dignitaries in the stands nod slightly, acknowledging the old man's strength.After inspection, the old man has refined the three elixirs, with one reaching a quality of ninety percent and the other two at eighty percent.The crowd is shocked by the old man's skill.The remaining alchemists, at most, have achieved eighty percent quality for the three elixirs, with none reaching ninety percent.Finally, it is Ye Kaishan's turn. After the inspector checks the elixirs, he reports the quality in astonishment.Once again, one at ninety percent and two at eighty percent.