Chapter 1593: Overwhelming Momentum

"You want to compete with me in refining the Sun-Moon Universe Pill? Ha, young man, I'm starting to doubt whether you really understand alchemy at all." Ruoxu said, unable to help laughing.

"Whether I understand or not, you'll find out soon enough. What, is the Great Elder having second thoughts?" Ye Yuan said indifferently.

"Heh, since you're asking for a beating, if I don't oblige, wouldn't that be letting you down?" Ruoxu sneered.

When it came to refining the Sun-Moon Universe Pill, Ruoxu was indeed unmatched in the Eagle Emperor Capital.

Once, he had refined a peak Heaven-grade Sun-Moon Universe Pill, just a hair's breadth away from reaching the Divine grade.

For the Sun-Moon Universe Pill, that was nothing short of a miracle.

Among alchemists, there was a saying: the Sun-Moon Universe Pill was the most difficult among third-grade pills.

For a third-grade alchemist to attempt refining the Sun-Moon Universe Pill was as absurd as talking in one's sleep.

It could be said that the Sun-Moon Universe Pill was a taboo for three-star Divine Alchemists.

Even though it was only a third-grade divine pill.

Only after undergoing the baptism of the Great Dao, opening up one's inner world, and enhancing one's insights could one refine this pill.

From this, one could see the immense difficulty of refining this pill.

However, upon hearing that the Great Elder was going to refine the Sun-Moon Universe Pill, everyone became extremely excited.

Especially the alchemists—for them, this was a rare opportunity to learn and observe.

"This is fantastic! To witness the Great Elder refining the Sun-Moon Universe Pill with my own eyes—this is a once-in-a-lifetime chance!"

"Elder Ye may be unreliable, but this time, he's brought a blessing to us low-level alchemists!"

"Elder Ye is truly fearless in his ignorance, daring to compete with the Great Elder in the Sun-Moon Universe Pill. Isn't he just asking to be humiliated?"

"Maybe he thinks that since this pill is so difficult, even if he fails, he won't lose too much face. That way, he can continue to coast along later."

...

The spiritual herbs needed for the Sun-Moon Universe Pill were extremely rare, but with the resources of the Eagle Emperor Capital, gathering a few sets of third-grade herbs was still feasible.

However, the pill was so precious that very few could afford the price to request the Great Elder's services.

Before long, two sets of herbs were prepared and delivered to the Alchemy Tower.

"Elder Ye, these herbs were obtained through life-and-death struggles by the disciples of the Martial Tower. It's a waste to use them for you!" Ruoxu said, pointing at the herbs.

Ye Yuan laughed and said, "That's not right, Great Elder. Whether it's a waste won't be known until after the refining. If your pill's quality is inferior to mine, then you're the one wasting them!"

Ruoxu snorted, "Sharp tongue! I don't believe you can actually refine the Sun-Moon Universe Pill."

Ye Yuan shrugged and said calmly, "Words are useless. Let's begin! Hmm... Great Elder, you go first. Let me learn a thing or two."

Ruoxu sneered, "Then watch closely!"

With that, the Great Elder drew a circle with both hands, and a surge of Dao aura shot up into the sky above the square, its momentum terrifying.

At the level of a four-star Divine Alchemist, every alchemy session invoked the power of the Great Dao, but no one could match the depth and intensity of the Great Elder.

Xuanyu's gaze sharpened, and he murmured, "It seems his strength has improved again!"

The two had been rivals for years, constantly competing in secret.

Xuanyu knew Ruoxu's strength better than anyone.

From this momentum, he could tell that Ruoxu had grown a bit stronger than before.

At their level, any progress, no matter how small, was extremely rare.

The Great Elder's improvement should have allowed him to pull ahead.

Unfortunately... he had run into Ye Yuan!

The last time he observed Ye Yuan's alchemy, Xuanyu had benefited greatly.

In recent days, Xuanyu's Dao of alchemy had made considerable progress.

This kind of learning was most effective the first time.

Because Ye Yuan's alchemy had opened another door for them.

"Truly worthy of the Great Elder—his every move shakes heaven and earth!"

"I wonder if the Great Elder can break through his limits this time and refine a Divine-grade Sun-Moon Universe Pill!"

"If the Great Elder can break through, the families present will go crazy!"

"No kidding! A Divine-grade Sun-Moon Universe Pill virtually represents a Divine Lord realm expert. Which family could stay calm?"

...

The Great Elder's alchemy technique was grand, steady, and composed.

Even the elder-level alchemists present felt inferior.

This was the result of countless refinements—unshakable.

Ye Yuan watched from the side, also full of admiration.

"Tsk tsk, truly worthy of the Great Elder. Impressive skills!" Ye Yuan commented, looking like a connoisseur.

The others were speechless. How carefree could this guy be, not even starting yet?

Or was he simply unable to refine it and had given up?

"Hey! If you can't refine it, admit defeat now. Acting like this makes you look like a clown!" an elder from the Great Elder's faction said sternly.

Ye Yuan wasn't angry. He smiled and said, "No rush, let him refine for a while. Whether I'm a clown, you'll find out soon enough!"

The elder snorted, "Let's see what tricks you can pull!"

Once Ruoxu entered the alchemy state, he was completely focused on the pill.

He naturally couldn't hear the exchange between Ye Yuan and the elder.

What was supposed to be a duel had turned into a solo performance by the Great Elder.

Soon, everyone was captivated by the Great Elder's superb alchemy technique, and no one paid attention to Ye Yuan.

They were absolutely certain that Ye Yuan was a complete fraud who didn't know alchemy at all!

But at that moment, Ye Yuan moved!

An even more immense Dao aura suddenly surged into the sky, startling everyone.

"Th-this... what's going on?"

"Is this Dao aura coming from Ye Yuan?"

"Impossible! His momentum is far stronger than the Great Elder's!"

"My god, I must be seeing things! How can a three-star Divine Alchemist invoke such terrifying Dao aura?"

...

As the alchemy began, the playful demeanor completely vanished from Ye Yuan.

In its place was utter focus.

Everyone stared blankly at Ye Yuan. His dreamlike alchemy technique and the surging Dao aura all proclaimed that this was a master whose Dao of alchemy had reached perfection!

The Great Elder's alchemy paled in comparison to Ye Yuan's!

After the initial shock, everyone was completely drawn to Ye Yuan.

Especially the alchemists—they watched, entranced.

Ye Yuan's alchemy now, like when he had triggered the Heavenly Sound of the Dao, could immerse those around him, making them unable to look away.

They realized that Ye Yuan's alchemy technique was something they had never heard of.

His methods were extremely profound, and they simply couldn't understand them.

Especially the elders—they were like men dying of thirst in a drought, eagerly learning from Ye Yuan.