Chapter 695 - 702: The Alchemy Dao Competition Begins

Far from feeling tired, everyone was participating with even greater enthusiasm.

The other Cultivators who didn’t understand Alchemy were also happy to watch the excitement. After all, the disciples of Mu Zixu and Daoqing always competed fiercely, and sometimes there was even a chance to see the two masters personally step in.

This was a rare opportunity.

Now, with the addition of a popular figure like Song Wanning to the list of contestants, it was even more of a spectacle.

Many Cultivators had secured their spots early, all waiting with bated breath.

"Master, I heard Song Wanning registered for the competition herself this time. That saves us some trouble!"

Feng San said to Mu Zixu as they walked.

Hearing this, Wu Wang nodded as well. "Indeed. We were worried Song Wanning wouldn’t take the bait. Now we don’t have to lift a finger, which saves us from being accused of bullying others with our power!"

Ouyang Lin was also by their side, but he remained silent.

He had suffered a great defeat at Song Wanning’s hands last time, so he didn’t dare make any bold claims now, lest he be humiliated again.

Mu Zixu snorted coldly at their words, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes.

His face darkened as he pondered for a moment before finally saying to his disciples, "That girl, Song Wanning, is freakishly talented. Don’t you dare let your guard down!"

"If you lose to them again this time, you can all get lost and become guards at the Land of the Sky Chasm!"

His cool voice was filled with threat.

’If I keep losing to Song Wanning again and again, I’ll lose all my face!’

"Understood, Master. We know what to do!"

The disciples hurriedly nodded, their expressions growing more cautious.

After all, if their master said so, then Song Wanning must be no simple character.

They all silently made up their minds. It didn’t matter whether they could beat Lan Yue and the others this time; what was important was to outdo Song Wanning.

They had to crush Song Wanning’s confidence, make her understand her own talent and place, so she wouldn’t always have that arrogant look that was so infuriating to see!

As they were discussing their plan, they soon ran into Daoqing and his group.

Song Wanning stood in the crowd and spotted Mu Zixu at a glance. The corner of her lip curled up, and she gave him a small smile.

It was a smile full of provocation.

Mu Zixu’s expression remained calm, but a storm was brewing in the depths of his eyes.

’That bitch is just too arrogant.’

"Junior Brother Mu, long time no see. Are you well today?"

Daoqing was beaming, his face a mask of smug satisfaction.

The sight of him infuriated Mu Zixu, but he forced a smile onto his own face. "Of course. I heard you refined a new Immortal Pill recently, Senior Brother. I haven’t had the chance to congratulate you. I wonder when you’ll bring it out for us all to admire?"

To this day, he was still holding a grudge about Daoqing’s success in Alchemy.

He had been fiercely competitive since childhood.

His cultivation talent was slightly weaker, but fortunately, his talent for Alchemy was immense. Thus, on the path of the Alchemy Dao, he always pursued the absolute peak.

He had sworn an oath to become the number one person in the Alchemy Dao.

But Daoqing clung to him like a stubborn leech. Whenever Mu Zixu was mentioned, someone would inevitably bring up Daoqing and compare the two of them.

This was also why he hated Daoqing.

Mu Zixu watched Daoqing with a dark look; the deeper his smile, the deeper his loathing.

"HAHAHA..."

Daoqing burst out laughing at his words and waved a dismissive hand. "It’s nothing special, just something I refined for fun. Don’t take it so seriously!"

"Let’s go. The Alchemy Dao competition is about to start. Let’s see how these little ones perform. We’re getting old!"

At this point, Daoqing genuinely sighed.

After witnessing Song Wanning’s talent, he truly felt like he was getting old.

But the thought of the look of defeat on Mu Zixu’s face later on made him unable to suppress his glee.

With a grand wave of his hand, Daoqing led Song Wanning and the others as they strode toward the plaza.

Mu Zixu watched Daoqing’s back, thoroughly irritated by his gloating demeanor.

But a sense of worry rose from the bottom of his heart.

’Daoqing doesn’t seem worried about Song Wanning at all.’

’Something about this situation feels wrong.’

Mu Zixu quickly reminded his disciples again to give it their all and absolutely not give Song Wanning any opening.

In the plaza, several thousand disciples had been waiting for a long time.

The Sect Master was personally presiding over the competition, the other elders were also present, and even Mo Yang Immortal Venerable, a person who never concerned himself with worldly affairs, had shown up.

Feng Jiuxiao and Luo Xingyao were also seated on the high platform, looking utterly bored.

The moment Song Wanning arrived, countless eyes turned toward her.

There were over seventy disciples participating in the competition this time. Among them, only Song Wanning was a first-timer, not to mention she had only recently ascended.

What was even more astonishing was that Song Wanning’s Cultivation had broken through. When did that happen?

The disciples were stunned, and even the Sect Master and elders wore looks of shock.

How long has it been, and she already advanced?

This... this advancement speed, what’s the difference between this and just eating or drinking?

No wonder Mo Yang Immortal Venerable personally went to greet her. Such talent was simply astounding.

The Sect Master recovered, and a smile immediately spread across his face.

The more outstanding the disciples, the more stable the Wuji Sect’s position becomes!

This was a good thing.

The disciples, however, weren’t so calm. The plaza erupted in a clamor as everyone discussed Song Wanning’s Cultivation, their words filled with disbelief.

"Hmph, it’s just a fluke. I’d like to see just how badly someone so ’amazing’ will lose in the Alchemy Dao competition."

Some disciples’ tones were sour, their eyes toward Song Wanning tinged with jealousy.

How could they not feel unbalanced when their own painstaking cultivation couldn’t compare to someone who had just ascended?

But most of the disciples were clear-headed and spoke up for Song Wanning.

"No matter how badly she loses, she dared to compete right after ascending. That courage alone deserves our respect!"

"Exactly! Her transformation in just this past year is enough to show she’s destined to soar to the heavens. You’d better watch what you say, lest you offend the wrong person!"

At these words, the discontented disciples slowly fell silent, but their eyes still held a malicious glint.

They really wanted to see how Song Wanning would embarrass herself later.

But the one who felt the worst was Mu Zixu. He had been so preoccupied with his war of words with Daoqing that he hadn’t noticed Song Wanning’s Cultivation.

The moment he saw it clearly, his heart sank, and a chill crawled up his spine.

’How is this bitch’s cultivation speed so fast?’

’If this continues, won’t she surpass me very soon?’

’And Song Wanning is extremely vengeful. When the time comes, she’ll surely drive me to my death. Such a huge threat must be eliminated.’

’Even if it means offending Mo Yang Immortal Venerable and the others, it’s a price I’m willing to pay.’

’Song Wanning cannot be allowed to live!’

The participating disciples took their places one by one. The Sect Master rose, gave a few opening remarks, and offered some words of encouragement to the disciples before letting the Deacon Elder begin the competition.

Each contestant had their own individual platform, on which were arranged various medicinal herbs that might be used in this Alchemy session.