novelraw Chapter 1173 - 1168: Alchemy as an Art
Chapter 1173 - 1168: Alchemy as an Art
Bang! Bang! Bang!
The flames expanded rhythmically.
The sound was like a sacred symphony.
Everyone’s hearts were beating in tempo with the flames.
At this moment, in the eyes of all the alchemists, Qin Hao’s alchemy seemed to transcend to another realm.
It seemed that he was no longer simply practicing alchemy, but completing an artwork with solemnity.
Divine!
So divine!
All the alchemists had been immersed in this art for a long time.
But, it was the first time seeing someone like Qin Hao who elevated the realm of alchemy in this way.
"Why do I feel a sense of immersion when watching him practice alchemy?"
"I feel almost the same, as if admiring a beautiful painting!"
"This young man is remarkable! Even if he fails in alchemy, it doesn’t matter! Because with this memory of alchemy, his future achievements will surely be boundless!"
One could say, without bias, every alchemist gave Qin Hao extremely high praise.
Li Yu heard the various comments, clenched her fists tightly, and gnawed at her teeth.
"Why! Why is it like this! This vile man, his alchemy presentation is surprisingly decent!"
But soon, Li Yu’s expression turned to resentment again: "Even if your alchemy looks good, what’s the use! There are only three minutes left until the end! You’re still far from finishing, what are you going to do to enter the second round?"
Compared to his disciple, Jade Stone Daoist saw things more clearly.
His expression was extremely serious.
As a Grandmaster, he understood the kind of grandeur hidden beneath those golden flames.
In comparison, he also realized there was a significant difference in inner strength between him and Qin Hao.
"This kid is terrifying! Not only is his inner strength profound, but his alchemical skill is also so high! Is he even human?"
Jade Stone Daoist felt both shock and envy.
Being young was one thing, but his martial arts were also higher than his.
Having high martial arts was one thing, but Qin Hao was also outstanding in the alchemy skill he prided himself on?
How is this even conceivable?
Jade Stone Daoist did not think Qin Hao would fail in alchemy.
Because the flames of such high temperature were dozens of times higher in concentration than any other open flame.
This means that, under such scorching flames, the time required for alchemy can be reduced by tens of times.
If, as Jade Stone Daoist predicted.
When the time reached the fifty-ninth minute.
There was just one minute left until the end.
And at this moment.
Clang!
It seemed that everyone heard the sound of a great bell tolling in their minds.
As they came around, they saw Qin Hao grab the furnace lid with his bare hands.
Everyone was shocked.
He grabbed it with his bare hands?
The flames must be at a few hundred degrees, right?
Along, the lid would definitely also be scorching!
How did he manage to do that?
Before anyone had their questions answered, Qin Hao had already thrown the lid on the ground.
Opening the furnace was more than just removing the lid.
The most important step was to take the elixir out from inside.
There were many methods for releasing the pills.
The most common is to wait for the elixir to cool slightly and then grab it by hand.
But doing so would cause slight loss of potency and could easily deform the pill.
Another common method was to pour the elixir directly out.
This method was suitable for novices but had the drawback of potentially deforming the pills due to pressure.
For all alchemists, the methods available were just these two.
Even Jade Stone Daoist was limited to these.
But at this moment, all alchemists simultaneously widened their eyes, as if witnessing something miraculous.
In their eyes, Qin Hao’s expression turned solemn.
Then, he moved, and slapped the table with one hand.
Bang!
The pill furnace suddenly shattered, and amidst the crashing sound, porcelain shards flew all around.
The elixirs soared skyward, and while still in mid-air, Qin Hao reached out with one hand and grabbed a platter, then swiftly flicked it.
The platter swiftly cut through the air, and as it landed on the table, it had several golden pills on it.
Upon careful count, no more, no less, exactly twenty pills.
This series of actions happened in just one second.
As the movements ended, everyone was still in a daze.
Silent!
Absolute silence!
Pin-drop silence!
Not only was the alchemy area quiet.
Even the spectators outside were caught in silence.
Everyone’s eyes were wide open, mouths ajar, as if witnessing the most bizarre thing of their lives.
The first sound was a muffled thump.
It turned out to be an alchemist who couldn’t withstand the pressure and sat heavily on the ground.
That alchemist had a look of shock and muttered: "So miraculous! There’s actually such a technique for releasing pills! This isn’t just releasing pills! This is art! This is divine skill!"
The murmurs of this alchemist sparked another alchemist to exclaim: "Amazing! This method avoids deforming the pill’s shape while completely absorbing its potency, perfect! A perfect method!"
"To think this young man has solved our greatest looming problem!"
Suddenly, the alchemists realized, all faces filled with joy.
For anyone who stepped onto the path of alchemy.
The road ahead was fraught with challenges and obstacles.
Especially when it comes to pill release.
Almost everyone has suffered greatly there.
Thinking they could successfully create an elixir, it would often be destroyed during release.
Such examples were numerous.
No matter how one’s skills progressed.
In alchemy, it was still difficult to achieve perfection.
Just like Jade Stone Daoist, who was excellent in controlling fire for alchemy.
But his only bottleneck lay in pill release.
Qin Hao, unlike the others.
That final slap not only displayed inner strength and technique.
Its deeper meaning was.
Qin Hao used his imaginative thinking to inspire all the alchemists present.
It turns out, pill release could be done this way!
It turns out, a truly perfect pill release technique didn’t just exist in theory.
In practice, such a technique truly exists!
Boom!
Everyone’s heart exploded, their eyes filled with gratitude as they looked at Qin Hao.
"Master! Do these people have no ambition?"
Seeing the expressions of all the alchemists, Li Yu was distressed and furious.
These people showed less reverence even to the master.
Why could this vile man be so conspicuous?
Jade Stone Daoist sighed bitterly: "Sigh, I must admit, this child’s thinking is imaginative, completely leading us into a new realm!"
"This is a new realm? It’s just a show-off!" Li Yu grit her fists, defiantly said.
Jade Stone Daoist shook his head, his expression changed from bitter to solemn.
Seeing the first round of the competition, Qin Hao is a talented individual.
Such a person, even as an opponent, deserves attention.
Attention is pointless.
The confidence of Jade Stone Daoist was not lost, instead, he was more determined to win.
Only by trampling such genius underfoot, can one prove one’s greatness.
This opportunity was one not to be missed!
Just as Jade Stone Daoist was thinking so, the Iron Maiden announced the end of the first round on stage.