Chapter 699 - 706: Song Wanning Cheated

Feng San was certain his suspicions were correct, and he found Song Wanning increasingly amusing.

Now, all he had to do was wait and watch Song Wanning make a fool of herself.

Song Wanning felt Feng San’s malicious gaze on her but didn’t spare him a single glance.

’There are fools everywhere. After all, talent and Cultivation can’t change a person’s fundamental nature.’

’It’s something you’re born with, and it’s very difficult to change.’

She stood beside her Pill Furnace, her mind consumed with figuring out how to use her Cultivation Technique to provide a continuous stream of energy to her Divine Soul as well.

She had noticed this very issue during the alchemy process earlier.

’If my immortal power circulates endlessly while my Divine Soul Power is depleted, won’t that be just as dangerous?’

’Looks like I’ll have to study this Cultivation Technique more closely. I might make an unexpected discovery.’

...

After the final disciple finished their refinement, the second round of the competition was at last over.

The Deacon Elder announced the end of the round and began inspecting the results one by one.

As expected, many disciples had failed.

During the process of removing impurities from a Violent Burst Pill, the slightest mistake would result in a useless pill.

Still, a portion of the disciples had succeeded.

"Feng San, one high-grade Violent Burst Pill!!"

The Deacon Elder glanced at Feng San with a smile, clearly impressed with his performance.

"Feng San is amazing! I remember he could only make mid-grade Violent Burst Pills before!"

The crowd looked at Feng San with gazes full of admiration.

Feng San straightened his back, struggling to suppress a smile.

’My talent in the path of Alchemy is second to none!’

However, when he heard that Lan Yue had also produced a high-grade Violent Burst Pill, his smile froze, and a boundless fighting spirit flashed in his eyes.

’Lan Yue has always been my greatest rival. To think it’s her again this time!’

The other results were announced in succession. Situ Yue managed to advance to the next round with a single low-grade Violent Burst Pill.

The Deacon Elder, however, deliberately saved Song Wanning for last.

He knew everyone was eagerly awaiting her results, so he deliberately built up the suspense.

"And now, let’s see Song Wanning’s results!"

With that, he walked toward Song Wanning’s Pill Furnace.

Mu Zixu feigned indifference, but his eyes were glued to the Pill Furnace.

Daoqing, meanwhile, stared intently at him, not wanting to miss a single flicker of surprise or anger on his face.

Soon, the Deacon Elder raised his hand and lifted the lid.

He stared at the Elixir Pills inside, and his expression tensed.

His eyes filled with astonishment.

His reaction set off a wave of murmurs among the other disciples.

Feng San and his cronies instantly perked up, their gazes burning as they stared at Song Wanning’s Pill Furnace.

Just then, the Deacon Elder took a deep breath and gave Song Wanning a profound, shocked look.

He then announced loudly to the crowd, "Song Wanning, two supreme-grade Violent Burst Pills!!"

The announcement sent the entire hall into an uproar.

Mu Zixu’s expression changed drastically. He was so stunned he nearly shot to his feet.

’I watched the entire Alchemy process clearly. How could Song Wanning have possibly refined two supreme-grade Violent Burst Pills?’

’That’s already the level of a Grandmaster, yet she’s barely been exposed to Alchemy...’

Mu Zixu dazedly sank back into his seat, his expression complex and grim.

At that moment, a wave of regret washed over him.

’I should have chosen Song Wanning as my successor back then, not that other girl.’

’If I had chosen Song Wanning, not only would I have avoided all this trouble, but I would also have an incomparably outstanding disciple...’

’...one who could have spread my fame far and wide in the future.’

’But now, it’s too late for any of that!!’

Seeing Mu Zixu’s dazed expression, Daoqing was inwardly ecstatic.

It was the first time he had ever seen Mu Zixu look so utterly crestfallen.

’Indeed, anyone who witnesses Song Wanning’s talent would start to doubt themselves...’

’This is the crushing power of absolute talent. I imagine it will be a long time before Mu Zixu can escape the shadow Song Wanning has cast over him.’

"Impossible! That’s absolutely impossible!!"

Hearing this, Feng San erupted once more.

His face was flushed and agitated as he bellowed, "Song Wanning, you cheated! Those ingredients are only enough to refine one Elixir Pill! How could you possibly have made two?"

"You must have cheated!!!"

Feng San then turned to the Deacon Elder. "Elder, Song Wanning cheated! There must be something wrong with her Pill Furnace!!"

"I demand that you revoke her eligibility to compete!!"

Feng San was so worked up that spit flew from his mouth. He looked at Song Wanning, sneering inwardly.

’If Song Wanning wants to put on an act, she’s gone way too far!’

’She must have pulled some trick. This result is completely fake!’

Feng San’s accusations sparked another round of debate among the disciples. Some believed in Song Wanning’s genuine ability, while others sided with Feng San.

After all, the amount of ingredients provided truly didn’t seem sufficient.

This time, even Wu Wang didn’t reprimand his junior brother. The matter was indeed suspicious.

’Perhaps Song Wanning didn’t know any better and was too obvious with her cheating...’

"Feng San, what nonsense are you spouting? Every step of this process was done right under everyone’s noses. How can you just falsely accuse someone because your own skills are inferior?"

Lan Yue’s expression darkened, and she immediately moved to stand by Song Wanning’s side.

"Let me tell you, just because you can’t do it doesn’t mean others can’t! You should look at yourself first!"

She gathered her energy in her Dantian, and her every word resonated powerfully in the ears of the crowd.

Song Wanning glanced sideways at her, a flicker of a smile in her eyes.

Lan Yue smiled back and said earnestly, "I believe you!!"

Her gaze was frank, holding not a trace of jealousy, only complete trust and concern.

Song Wanning returned a knowing smile, committing the kind sentiment to memory.

Her senior brothers also came over, firmly stating their belief in Song Wanning.

United against a common foe, they once again found themselves in a standoff against Mu Zixu’s faction.

The Deacon Elder felt a headache coming on at the sight. He could not afford to offend either side.

While he was caught in this difficult position, the hitherto silent Song Wanning suddenly spoke.

A provocative smile played on her lips as she addressed Feng San. "As for whether it’s possible to refine two Elixir Pills from the same set of ingredients... you should ask your master about that."

"What do you say, Master Mu?"

Song Wanning turned, her direct gaze clashing fiercely with Mu Zixu’s.

Mu Zixu gritted his teeth, his anger swelling.

"Master, tell us! Did Song Wanning cheat?"

Feng San, unable to see his master’s expression clearly, shouted impatiently.

"Don’t you know to do your research before you try to cheat? Are you panicking now that you’ve made a fool of yourself?"

His gaze was contemptuous. He felt that Song Wanning had overestimated herself.

’I’ve been learning to make Violent Burst Pills for so long, and I’ve never seen anyone produce two pills from a single set of ingredients. Song Wanning definitely cheated.’

At his words, all eyes turned to Mu Zixu.

Even the Sect Master and the other elders were curious about this point.

Daoqing suppressed a laugh and gloated, "They’re asking you, Junior Brother Mu. Is it possible or not?"

Mu Zixu’s face turned even more livid.

He took a deep breath, wishing he could slap Feng San to death!