Ten Thousand Dragons Technique

Chapter 418: A Shocking Blow to the Masters!

Oh, heavens, what were they seeing?

The White-Scaled Python had actually fled!

How was that possible?

Are we dreaming?

The Alchemy Masters who had been sneering at Lin Xuan were all struck speechless. Not a single one of them made a sound.

Master Zheng fell silent.

Master Luo’s eyes were about to pop out of their sockets.

Master Song’s face turned green.

Is the White-Scaled Python actually afraid of Lin Xuan? How could that be? I entered the array myself, I know just how terrifying that White-Scaled Python is. It’s a Flame Beast formed from the Nine Nether Flames!

He recalled using his Tiger Python Fire with all his might against the white serpent, only to be ultimately defeated. He had a profound understanding of this creature’s ferocity. In his view, such a terrifying Flame Beast should fear nothing.

But now, with a single move, Lin Xuan had scared the White-Scaled Python away!

This was simply heaven-defying! Unbelievable!

Is this the power of an Anomalous Fire? To be this formidable!

Master Song was both shocked and envious.

"Incredible! This kid’s strength is far beyond our imagination!" Master Luo sighed. He had previously dismissed Lin Xuan, but now he realized he had been nothing but a frog in a well. He could feel his face burning; he had been thoroughly humbled by Lin Xuan.

It wasn’t just him. Master Zheng and Master Zhou both felt the sting of being put in their place. They no longer dared to underestimate Lin Xuan.

Master Song, however, gritted his teeth and said, "Hmph, so what if he has an Anomalous Fire? As I said, his cultivation of it is insufficient. He can intimidate the White-Scaled Python at first, but he’ll soon run out of strength. He’ll still be defeated in the end. I don’t believe he can last ten minutes."

Was that really how it would play out? The other masters all looked toward the array, only to see the White-Scaled Python circling in the distance, not daring to approach Lin Xuan at all.

One minute passed.

Two minutes passed.

Five minutes passed.

The White-Scaled Python still didn’t dare to advance, which shocked everyone. The entire hall was frighteningly silent.

Master Song’s face turned green again. He had been humbled once more.

He had first declared Lin Xuan would be defeated in a second, only for Lin Xuan to intimidate the White-Scaled Python. Then he claimed Lin Xuan wouldn’t last long, but five minutes had passed, and Lin Xuan still hadn’t been defeated.

Damn it, how can this guy hold on for so long? Please, just be defeated already! Master Song gritted his teeth, praying inwardly.

Six minutes passed, and Lin Xuan was still in the array.

Seven minutes passed, and Lin Xuan was still persisting.

Soon, it was almost eight minutes.

The surrounding Alchemy Masters exclaimed in astonishment. They didn’t dare to look down on Lin Xuan anymore. His current performance had already surpassed theirs. What right did they have to belittle him?

They stared at Lin Xuan’s figure, their faces filled with shock.

"Damn, this kid is truly heaven-defying!"

"A young prodigy!"

"I wonder if he can last eight minutes."

"Absolutely not," Master Song said through gritted teeth. "He absolutely cannot last eight minutes."

His own record was eight minutes, and he refused to believe this kid could even match him.

Soon, eight minutes passed. Lin Xuan remained inside the array; he hadn’t come out.

The surrounding crowd burst into an uproar.

"Damn, he did it!"

"He’s already lasted eight minutes and is still inside the array! His record has surpassed Master Song’s!"

It was unbelievable.

"Who would have thought that among all of us, the one with the best performance would be Lin Xuan!"

"A seventeen-year-old youth!"

"An unparalleled prodigy!"

"His future is limitless!"

"Is this the power of the Anomalous Fire? It’s truly heaven-defying!"

A series of astonished cries rang out.

Master Song, on the other hand, was going mad. How could this be? He actually surpassed me? What kind of joke is this?

He, a dignified fourth-grade Alchemy Master, had been outdone by a mere brat. It was a reality he simply could not accept. He was so angry he was on the verge of spitting blood.

「On the other side」

The Master of the Pill Tower was ecstatic. Previously, all the Alchemy Masters had failed; not a single one could last ten minutes, which had left him immensely disappointed. But unexpectedly, Lin Xuan had given him hope. Seeing Lin Xuan’s performance, it looked like he would be able to last the full ten minutes.

When Lin Xuan had earlier said he could pass the test with ease, the Master of the Pill Tower hadn’t believed him, thinking he was just bragging. But now it seemed this wasn’t bragging at all—everything Lin Xuan said was true.

This was truly fantastic.

The Master of the Pill Tower grinned, his anxious heart finally settling.

Nearby, Bing Qing was utterly dumbfounded.

So, Lin Xuan wasn’t bragging after all. He really has become this formidable.

She remembered meeting him a year ago during the Alchemy Master competition. He had won the championship back then, but he was only slightly stronger than her. But now? He had completely surpassed her. He had even surpassed all these fourth-grade Alchemy Masters, reaching a level she could only look up to in awe.

It’s only been a little over a year. Is this kid a monster? How did he improve so quickly?

Bing Qing couldn’t believe it, standing there completely stunned.

Soon, ten minutes had passed.

The Master of the Pill Tower withdrew the flames. He said with a smile, "Young Master Lin, that’s enough. You’ve passed the test."

"Oh, so soon?" Lin Xuan turned and said with a casual smile. "I feel like no time passed at all. This was too easy; there was no pressure whatsoever."

His voice was light and breezy, but to the others, his words struck like a bolt from the blue.

Easy? No pressure?

The Alchemy Masters felt so frustrated they could almost vomit blood. For them, the experience inside had been sheer torture, where every day felt like a year. It’s true what they say: comparisons are odious.

This Lin Xuan was simply too powerful.

Master Zheng stepped forward, clasped his fists, and said, "Young Master Lin, I was offensive earlier. Please forgive me."

Master Zhou said, "Young Master Lin, I apologize to you. I misunderstood you before, thinking you were bragging. I never expected your skills to be so incredible."

"Me too," Master Luo added, walking over. "I was a frog in a well. I never imagined you had cultivated your Anomalous Fire to such a level of mastery. Your talent is truly heaven-defying. You will surely become the next Pill King."

The other Alchemy Masters came forward one by one to apologize. They had no choice. The power Lin Xuan had displayed was too extraordinary. A person like him had a limitless future, and they dared not offend him. It was better to apologize and admit their mistakes quickly.

Only Master Song did not apologize. He stared at Lin Xuan with a cold, hard face. Even now, he couldn’t believe that Lin Xuan had actually passed the test and completely surpassed him.

All the tests were over, and only Lin Xuan had passed. This meant only Lin Xuan could assist the Master of the Pill Tower.

The Tower Master frowned slightly. He had originally wanted to find two or three assistants, or at least two. One seemed like too few. But no one else had passed the test.

At this moment, Master Song stepped forward. "Although I didn’t completely pass the test, I did last for eight minutes. I should be barely acceptable as an assistant. Why not let me assist you as well?"

The others chimed in. Master Luo said, "Tower Master, one assistant isn’t enough. Adding Lao Song should be fine."

Master Zheng added, "Lao Song lasted for eight minutes, which is far beyond what we could do. He should be qualified to assist you!"

The Tower Master hesitated. Truth be told, in his eyes, Master Song was not qualified. But he couldn’t find anyone else right now. Sighing, he supposed he could only choose Master Song.

He nodded and said, "Alright then."

Master Song was overjoyed. He could stay as an assistant! This meant he would receive a handsome reward.

Just as he was celebrating, Lin Xuan spoke up. "Why let him be an assistant? He’s a failure who couldn’t even pass the test. He isn’t qualified to be an assistant."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone froze.

Master Song was even more infuriated. He snarled through gritted teeth, "What did you say?"

Lin Xuan snorted coldly. "What? Was I wrong? What qualifications do you have to be an assistant? Having you as an assistant would only lower the success rate of the alchemy."

"You’re courting death!" Master Song trembled with rage. He couldn’t stand being looked down upon like this. Damnable brat! He wished he could slap Lin Xuan to death.

"Lao Song, don’t be impulsive!" Master Luo and the others quickly intervened, holding Master Song back.

The Master of the Pill Tower sighed. "Lao Song indeed didn’t pass the test, but I can’t find anyone else. Your single Anomalous Fire is not enough to fully assist me. I still need another powerful flame."

Lin Xuan understood. "You need two types of flames, is that right? That’s not a problem. I alone am enough. I have two Anomalous Fires. I can fully assist you."

"What?"

Hearing this, the Master of the Pill Tower was stunned. He stomped his foot in frustration.

"Young Master Lin, this is no time for bragging!"

The others were also bewildered.

Lin Xuan had two Anomalous Fires? What a joke! No matter how talented you were, even if you were the Young Pill King, it was impossible to possess two Anomalous Fires. Anomalous Fires are mutually incompatible; this is an iron law!

No one can break it