Chapter 1351

Heavenly Samsara: Chapter 101

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The last round of the contest is where the experts are separated from the novices. This is where one should show his true capability as an alchemist.

An expert is someone who is able to refine at least 70% of 6th tier herbs and above and is able to concoct 6th tier pills and above.

And in the 100 alchemists that have passed the contest, there are a few of them that can already be considered an expert who is trying to lie low as they scout their opponents.

Although Master Yo is already able to reach the 5th tier, he is still considered an apprentice. But still many are hoping that he would advance to be an expert in this battle.

Xulo Yan is glaring at Xin Ja as he smirks while cracking his head. He would now show everyone his true capability. He would show them that he is not just a mere apprentice but a true master.

The woman who has intervened in the contest in the eliminations now stood in front of the crowd. Her clothing is very clean and she looks graceful.

"I am Alchemy Master Roan… and for this contest, the five representatives of the alchemist association will be the ones officiating this match. By this point in time, you all can already be considered a member of the association and masters. You just lack the tier to reach to make it official. Now this will be your chance to break through… All alchemists, good luck…" she nods her head and gracefully walks back to her seat.

As she got seated, an old man wearing a white gown showed an excited expression on his face.

"I wish I can get a disciple amongst these young people…" he said with a smile.

"Are you sure about that? These alchemists are only brats… At most they can be considered as a normal alchemist in large cities…" a middle-aged alchemist suddenly said.

"Are you blind? Didn't you see that yesterday we already have a 5th tier pill and a high grade at that?!" the old man scoffed.

The woman lifted her hand and looks at the pill inside the bottle.

Then her eyes landed on Master Yo.

"He might look old, but if he is able to reach the 6th tier master alchemist realm, and then break through to the Ki-Master realm, then his potential would become unlimited…" she said with a confident smile.

"Wait a minute… are you going to take that old man as your disciple?" the old man interjected.

"Haha… He is not that old. I've read his profile, he is only in his mid-40s…" she laughed.

"Really?" the old man raised one of his brows in suspicion.

"Hey, Alchemist Roan… Are you into mature-looking guys? Hehe… Would you consider me?" the old man winks.

She sneered and did not say anything."Aiyo… This young lassie has already grown to be this big and is now snubbing her elders… My old heart can't take such a beating…" the old man acted like he was hurt as he grabs his chest.

The rest of the master alchemists around the two chuckle while shaking their heads.

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Soon everyone is already in their position as the contest is now going to start.

"For the first part of the contest, you guys are going to refine a number of 6th tier ingredients according to the pill you are designated to concoct. Everything will now rely on your luck…" the emcee shouted as he clapped his hand.

Soon, the 100 alchemists got their random recipe from the box and went back to their seats.

As they open their recipe, some wailed as they feel that they really have some bad luck today.

Others, on the other hand, rejoice as they saw the recipe that they have gotten.

Meanwhile, Xin Ja is frowning while looking at the recipe in his hand. He could not help but want to scoff at the recipe written on the small piece of paper.

He thought for a while and then raised his hand.

The judges showed confusion why one of the alchemists is raising his hand in the air.

"May I remind you all that the paper you are now holding is already the final choice for you. You cannot change it anymore…" the emcee reminded and then called for Xin Ja.

"Yes, you have something?" he asked.

"Yes, I have a concern… The recipe I was given… This is not a pill but a poison…" Xin Ja suddenly said.

When the crowd heard this, they all look at each other and immediately understand what is happening.

They thought that the notoriety of the clans is already finished, who would have known that they are still actively trying to sabotage the alchemists.

When the judges heard this, they all frowned. They have all checked the 100 recipes and they have confirmed that there are no poisons in them.

With suspicious eyes, they look at Xin Ja.

"I'm just saying… If I change the concocting process using the same ingredients would that be fine?" Xin Ja suddenly added.

He dares not delay as those gazes from the Ki-Champions are far too much a pressure for him to withstand.

Upon hearing his words, many alchemists scoffed at his cockiness. How dare a mere apprentice try to change the recipe written by a master?

One should know how hard it is to create a recipe, and how much more to change it?

By this time, Xulo Yan is already shaking his head.

"Someone is going to die soon…" he muttered with an evil grin.

Although it is only a light mutter, the woman behind him heard his words and her expression darken further. She truly did not know what her master saw in such a stupid young brat who has a rotten way of thinking.

Xan Xumi could only shake her head and then shifted her gaze at Xin Ja who is standing not too far from her.

"Another idiot…" she muttered.

When the judges heard his words, some of them scoffed at him, but others showed interest in his words.

"Alright, show me what you got… young boy!" the old man waved his hand with a wide grin on his face.

When the Xulo clan Patriarch heard this, he showed a mocking smile on his face. He has knowledge of alchemy though he is not an alchemist. He knew how hard it is to change a recipe using the same ingredients.

The whole stadium became rowdy as mixed reactions could be heard in the crowd. Some booed him for his stupid thought and idea, but others showed interest in him.

The reason for the interest is that, if he truly could make a pill using the same ingredients and not produce a poisonous one, then he could be hailed as the best alchemist in this contest.

But that idea is next to impossible according to the knowledge of the many alchemists in this place.

A young man suddenly arrives at the side of the judges and hands them a piece of paper.

When the judges saw what was written on the paper, they all showed an ugly expressions on their faces.

"This is the Ki Dispersing poison… It could even break the dantian… What a devious plot." One of the judges commented.

"Hey, if that brat did not tell this to us, then… then that means one of us would be the victim, right? And of course, if that happens, then we would blame that brat…"

The judges were silent and then look at the alchemist below them who is now starting to prepare their ingredients.

"The clans are taking this too far… I swear that I will teach those bastards a lesson…" the old man angrily slapped the arm of the seat.

The city lord on the side showed a faint smile on his face.

"You've all done it now…" he thought with a chuckle.

Meanwhile, in the shadows, the Grand Elder of the Xulo clan gazes at Xin Ja with strong killing intent. He did not expect that the young man could even identify that the recipe is actually poison. It was one of the traps he elaborately concocted to frame and kills that brat.

But who would have known that it was noticed just like that? But he is also happy about the cockiness of the brat. He is sure that if he fails then he would still be a dead alchemist… and a dead alchemist is already a waste.

As he melded with the shadow behind him, he then left the area.

Meanwhile, Xin Ja is currently looking at the ingredients before him.

For some reason, he could feel that something is wrong with them. He could not help but heave a helpless sigh. It seems that his enemy is really after his life that they are giving it their all just to bring him down.

"They are really giving it their best shot. I guess I can only also give it my best shot…" he muttered as he lifted his hand to pick one of the ingredients on the table.

But before he could touch the ingredient that looks like a small blue cherry… his hand stopped.