Chapter 516 - 516: Fighting Over

They had been waiting for so long.

The other King-level Alchemists were itching with curiosity, also wanting a closer look.

However, with four Imperial-level Alchemists crowded around, they could only crane their necks and fret anxiously.

The Elixir in Yu Liyuan's palm was perfectly round and a vibrant blood-red color. It was enveloped by a thick, crimson Pill Mist, looking for all the world like an Upper-Grade Elixir.

The four Imperial-level Alchemists huddled around a single Spirit Level Elixir, their eyes wide as if they were witnessing a miracle.

"Zhou, I'm not mistaken, am I? This is the Blood Stabilizing Pill we inadvertently developed that day."

Even a figure like Yu Liyuan sounded somewhat uncertain.

Zhou Qian nodded. "That's right. It's the Blood Stabilizing Pill. There's no way both of us could be mistaken. To succeed on the very first attempt after seeing the Pill Formula for the first time, and to produce an Upper-Grade Blood Stabilizing Pill at that… this is simply…"

Zhou Qian trailed off, suddenly feeling that the word "genius" was no longer sufficient to describe Chu Qingyun.

All four Imperial-level Alchemists had confirmed it.

The surrounding King-level Alchemists were utterly astounded, all thinking that they had truly seen something remarkable today.

'To think such a genius exists in this world!'

Meanwhile, the few who had previously spoken out in favor of Wu Xinghai and against Chu Qingyun were filled with regret. They quietly shuffled back, moving to the outer edges of the crowd.

If Chu Qingyun were to call them out now, it would be a complete and utter humiliation.

"Oh, right. I think I heard that Chu Qingyun was supposed to join the Saint Extreme Sect but was kicked out by Elder Huang," someone in the crowd suddenly said.

Instantly, Elder Huang's expression changed as a terrible premonition washed over him. He seemed to understand why Chu Qingyun had suddenly decided to participate in the Celestial Martial City Pill Battle Conference.

Zhou Qian, the Dean of the Saint Extreme Sect's Pill Institute, also frowned, his heart sinking.

Meanwhile, some people from the other sects looked toward Chu Qingyun, their eyes glinting.

"That's right. Master Kang also said before that Chu Qingyun registered with him under the identity of the Great Xia Dynasty," another person added.

At this point, someone finally couldn't hold back any longer.

Yu Liyuan flipped his palm, putting away the Blood Stabilizing Pill. He looked at Chu Qingyun and said, "Since you haven't joined a sect yet, come back with me to the Talisman Puppet Sect. Join the Pill Institute, and I can personally teach you."

Hearing this, everyone, including Chu Qingyun, was stunned.

Immediately after, many of them cursed inwardly.

'This old fox is too cunning! The Celestial Martial City Pill Battle Conference isn't even over, and he's already started snatching people up.'

"What are you talking about, Yu? Chu Qingyun was preparing to join my Saint Extreme Sect. There was just a small issue. He should naturally be returning with me to the Saint Extreme Sect."

Zhou Qian said with a serious expression.

His heart felt heavy at that moment.

'Although I'm calling it a small issue…'

'…seeing how Elder Huang targeted Chu Qingyun before, I can tell it definitely wasn't something so simple.'

At this thought, Zhou Qian's anger toward Elder Huang flared, and he even lumped in all the other Outer Sect Elders. 'How could they send such an idiot to handle recruitment? It's an absolute disgrace!'

But anger was anger; he still had to fight for what needed to be fought for.

The talent Chu Qingyun had just displayed in the Alchemy Dao was simply terrifying.

Not even the four Imperial-level Alchemists present would dare claim they could have accomplished this when they were Spirit Level Alchemists.

More importantly, he was so young.

Given time, it was foreseeable that Chu Qingyun's achievements would very likely not stop at merely becoming an Imperial-level Alchemist!

If an Alchemist who broke through the Imperial-level and reached the Sect Level were to appear, the long-standing balance between the major sects of the Northern Domain could be shattered!

Therefore, it could be said that every sect present wanted to pull Chu Qingyun into their ranks.

"Preparing to join isn't the same as having joined. It's meaningless talk."

"Chu Qingyun, my Celestial Sword Sect is the number one sect in the Northern Domain. Coming with me to the Celestial Sword Sect is absolutely your best choice!"

Following Zhou Qian, the Imperial-level Alchemist from the Celestial Sword Sect also extended an invitation.

The Celestial Sword Sect's Pill Institute was relatively weak compared to those of other powerful sects, but since it was still the strongest sect in the Northern Domain, it had managed to recruit an Imperial-level Alchemist.

"Chu Qingyun, my Stone Spirit Sect may not be as powerful as the Three Major Sects, but if you are willing to join us, I can guarantee you will receive the full support and resources of the sect for your training!"

The other sects also began chiming in with their own invitations.

Although they all knew in their hearts that they probably couldn't compete with the Three Major Sects, they would feel dissatisfied if they didn't at least try.

'Who knows, what if we actually succeed?'

The hundred or so geniuses from the various sects who were participating in the Celestial Martial City Pill Battle Conference were all completely dumbfounded.

All the sects, inviting one person together.

This was the first time they had ever seen such a thing. It was simply unbelievable!

The Fifteen Major Sects of the Northern Domain were all lofty, almost unreachable existences.

Even for them, who possessed talent as Alchemists and found it relatively easy to enter a sect, reaching their current position and gaining the sect's recognition had been a step-by-step climb.

But for Chu Qingyun, the sects had already moved from inviting to fighting over him, even throwing out all sorts of offers.

Promises of full support.

Offers to make him a True Disciple.

Unrestricted access to the Pill Institute's resources.

…

At this moment, Chu Qingyun was also a bit speechless.

He had considered this possibility, but he hadn't expected these important figures from the sects to cast aside all decorum and start fighting over him on the spot.

Chu Qingyun had thought that at most, they would just send some people to contact him after the event.

However, having never been in a sect, he clearly didn't understand just how intense their desire for talent was.

In the Northern Domain, there were the Fifteen Major Sects, and even among the strongest, there were three to five of them, so the competition between sects was fierce.

This was unlike the Great Xia Dragon Guard, where Chu Qingyun had been.

The Great Xia Dragon Guard was the strongest force in the Great Xia nation. All geniuses actively sought to join it, so a situation like this would never occur.

"Ahem. Seniors, we can discuss the matter of joining a sect later."

"It's getting late. Could you please give me my reward first."

Chu Qingyun said with a light cough.