Chapter 1031: Kneel and Bow as a Disciple

Next, they entered the process of alchemy, both of them tensing their nerves.

The Azure Sea True Water Pill was no ordinary eighth-grade superior pill; they could not afford the slightest negligence.

However, Gu Yue's refining technique, like his personality, was very flamboyant. Xiao Ruyan's refining, on the other hand, was orderly and unhurried.

Of course, this did not mean Gu Yue was flashy without substance.

In fact, his alchemy skills were indeed exquisite; his Six Harmonies Desolate Heaven Art was watertight, having reached the Great Perfection stage!

In comparison, Xiao Ruyan was slightly weaker in technique; she used the Five Elements Celestial Language Art.

Not every alchemist could cultivate their refining technique to the level of the Eight Trigrams Wandering Dragon Secret Art.

For a Pill Venerable, being able to cultivate to the Six Harmonies Desolate Heaven Art was already remarkable.

As for Xiao Ruyan, she had not yet cultivated to the Six Harmonies Desolate Heaven Art.

"Alas, flame control technique is only one aspect of alchemy. He dazzled us earlier, but in this round, Gu Yue will probably win."

"Yes, this kid is too strong! At such a young age, he has cultivated the Six Harmonies Desolate Heaven Art to the Great Perfection stage. At the same level, how many can rival him?"

"That girl is much younger than him, but her strength is indeed formidable. It's just a pity she's up against Gu Yue."

The observing alchemists were all experienced; they could almost tell who was superior at a glance.

Gu Yue's solid foundation put many of the older generation to shame.

Xiao Ruyan was formidable, but in the end, she was still a bit young.

Ao Qian opened his mouth, about to say something, but seeing Ye Yuan's relaxed expression, he swallowed the words.

Ye Yuan smiled and said, "Don't worry, it's just beginning! A more advanced refining technique doesn't necessarily produce better pills."

Ao Qian was speechless; he knew Ye Yuan would say that.

However, as the refining progressed, Xiao Ruyan gradually entered a state of excellence. Her movements became faster and more fluid.

The many alchemists watching from the sidelines were somewhat mesmerized.

"Sigh... the Legendary Realm! This girl has actually cultivated the Five Elements Celestial Language Art to the Legendary Realm!" someone in the crowd exclaimed.

The Pill Emperor who presided over the alchemy duel also narrowed his eyes, finally noticing Xiao Ruyan's change.

No matter the level of the refining technique, cultivating it to the Great Perfection realm was easy. But cultivating it to the Legendary Realm was harder than reaching the heavens!

Moreover, as one's level increased, after gaining the ability to cultivate higher-level techniques, no one would spend enormous effort cultivating the elusive Legendary Realm.

Yet, Xiao Ruyan had done it!

Seeing Xiao Ruyan's state, Ao Qian finally breathed a sigh of relief, but his gaze was filled with shock as he looked at Ye Yuan.

The master was monstrous, and the disciple he taught was also monstrous!

Unexpectedly, Ye Yuan shook his head again and said to Ren Dong, "Your senior sister entered the state too slowly! How many times have I told you, the most important thing in the Five Elements Celestial Language Art is balancing the five elemental forces. She took so long to find the feel! When she returns, tell her she needs to practice the Five Elements Celestial Language Art an extra fifty thousand times!"

Ao Qian nearly spat out blood; this master's demands... were too strict, weren't they?

Although he didn't understand alchemy, he knew about the Legendary Realm.

Being able to cultivate the Five Elements Celestial Language Art to the Legendary Realm was already incredible, yet Ye Yuan still complained that she entered the state too slowly...

"Yes, Master!" Ren Dong was clearly used to this and saw nothing wrong.

Time passed minute by minute, and their refining gradually entered a white-hot stage.

"Azure Sea True Water Pill, condense!" Gu Yue shouted loudly, and the pill finally took shape.

Immediately after, Xiao Ruyan also gave a soft shout: "Condense!"

Almost simultaneously, they both completed the pill!

"Beautiful lady, how about it, ready to be my woman?" Gu Yue said with a smug smile.

After finishing the refining, Xiao Ruyan felt it went well. Hearing Gu Yue's words, her face turned cold again, and she said, "You'd better think about how to be my disciple!"

"Hehe, at the Pill Venerable level, absolutely no one can beat me! Moreover, you're only an intermediate Pill Venerable! Accept your fate!" Gu Yue said confidently.

At this moment, the onlookers were all eagerly anticipating, wanting to see who had won this alchemy duel.

Although Gu Yue was strong, Xiao Ruyan had reached the Legendary Realm!

"Senior, open the furnace and appraise the pills!" Gu Yue said with a beaming smile.

The Pill Emperor nodded but ignored him, instead eagerly approaching Xiao Ruyan's side.

"Open!"

The Pill Emperor pointed a finger, and a pill flew out, landing in a vessel.

The Pill Emperor's eyes lit up, and he said, "Indeed, a top-grade Azure Sea True Water Pill! What a pity, what a pity; if the cauldron were better, it would surely be a super-grade pill!"

The Pill Emperor's words made Gu Yue tremble, his originally smug expression instantly freezing on his face.

Top-grade pill? This... how is this possible?

His gaze involuntarily turned to his own cauldron, and in an instant, he became uncertain.

After sighing, the Pill Emperor slowly walked to Gu Yue's side and extracted the pill in the same manner.

"High-grade Azure Sea True Water Pill! Good appearance, almost reached top-grade. But still lacking some refinement! This round, Xiao Ruyan wins!" the Pill Emperor declared firmly.

Gu Yue's face turned ashen, still unable to believe it was true.

"Impossible! This is impossible! How could she refine a top-grade Azure Sea True Water Pill?"

The Pill Emperor knew Gu Yue and understood that this battle would likely have a huge impact on him. He sighed and said, "This girl has cultivated the Five Elements Celestial Language Art to the Legendary Realm. Refining a top-grade pill is not surprising. You lost this battle without injustice."

"Le... Legendary Realm?"

Gu Yue looked at Xiao Ruyan in disbelief, unable to see how such a delicate young girl could have cultivated the Five Elements Celestial Language Art to the Legendary Realm.

At this moment, Xiao Ruyan finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Gu Yue was arrogant, but his skill was indeed considerable; he had almost refined a top-grade pill.

However, her gaze secretly darted toward Ye Yuan, knowing that her master was probably very dissatisfied with her performance.

She was right, but at this moment, she set aside the punishment and said to Gu Yue with a smile, "So, Young Master Gu, kneel and bow as a disciple?"

Gu Yue was stunned, then remembered their agreement.

This round, he had been utterly defeated!

According to the agreement, he had to publicly kneel and bow to Xiao Ruyan as a disciple!

Gu Yue's face showed struggle, then he gritted his teeth and said, "I accept defeat in this round! But to become a disciple, wait until after I fight him!"

Everyone followed his gaze and saw that the person he was pointing at was none other than Ren Dong!