Free Web NovelChapter 626: Chapter 626: Chu Zhongtian’s Battle Record!
The news that Lin Xuan had become a fourth-grade Alchemy Master spread, shocking the entire world.
"What? Lin Xuan is a fourth-grade Alchemy Master?"
"Is that true?"
"Are you sure?"
"He’s only eighteen! How could he possibly be a fourth-grade Alchemy Master?"
"Who’s spouting such nonsense?"
The news sent the crowd into an uproar, and many refused to believe it. For instance, the members of the three great families and the four major sects all frowned. "Isn’t this an exaggeration?"
The people from the Star Pavilion burst out laughing. "Only a fool would believe such a lie."
The Star Pavilion Master sneered, "Lin Xuan is only eighteen. How could he possibly be a fourth-grade Alchemy Master?"
Chu Yue also scoffed, "Even with two Anomalous Fires, it’s impossible for him to become a fourth-grade Alchemy Master."
None of them believed the news.
「Meanwhile, at the Wangyue Pavilion.」
The elders had gathered together.
"Is this news true?" they asked.
"I don’t know."
"It’s too outrageous. I feel like it has to be fake."
Ultimately, they all looked toward their Pavilion Master.
The Wangyue Pavilion Master gave a bitter smile. "Don’t look at me, I don’t know either. To be honest, I don’t believe this news myself. As far as I know, there has never been a fourth-grade Alchemy Master under the age of thirty, let alone an eighteen-year-old like Lin Xuan. Becoming a fourth-grade Alchemy Master at his age is virtually impossible."
Sighing, the elders of the Wangyue Pavilion concluded that the news was indeed fake.
When the Cyan Dragon Manor Master heard the news, however, he said excitedly, "I believe this news is true. The Young Master is an unparalleled genius; he’s capable of creating any miracle!"
"That’s right, I believe it too," the Sword Casting Manor Master agreed with a nod.
The Star Pavilion Master rolled his eyes. "Have you two old fools gone senile? To actually believe such a lie. And you, Sword Casting Manor Master, you drink all day. You must still be drunk to believe something like this."
"What did you say?" the Cyan Dragon Manor Master roared.
The Sword Casting Manor Master’s voice turned cold. "I may love to drink, but I am not drunk in the slightest."
The two sides began to argue.
「Celestial King’s Mansion.」
The news had also reached the Celestial King.
"Who is spreading such false information?" he said with disdain. "Lin Xuan is a fourth-grade Alchemy Master? Is he worthy?"
The Second Crown Prince stood to the side, shaking his head. "If he’s a fourth-grade Alchemy Master, then I’m an Alchemy King."
「Imperial Palace.」
The royal family had also received the news and were abuzz with discussion. They ultimately concluded that the report must be false. Lin Xuan was far too young to possibly be a fourth-grade Alchemy Master.
The Emperor spoke, "Has the Grand Elder taken action? Find Lin Xuan at once and persuade him to give up the duel!"
The entire world was discussing the matter, and the consensus was that the news was fake. Lin Xuan could not possibly be a fourth-grade Alchemy Master.
But soon, the Tower Master himself stepped forward and made an announcement: "Lin Xuan is, indeed, a fourth-grade Alchemy Master."
This news sent shockwaves across the land.
The four major sects were stunned.
The three great families were stunned.
The Star Pavilion was stunned. fгee𝑤ebɳoveɭ.cøm
The Wangyue Pavilion was stunned.
The Celestial King’s Mansion was stunned!
The royal family was stunned.
Everyone was utterly dumbfounded.
They were all stupefied by the news.
Heavens, what did I just hear?
The news is actually true!
Lin Xuan is really a fourth-grade Alchemy Master?
"Damn, this is too incredible!"
"Am I dreaming? This is heaven-defying! Completely heaven-defying!"
"How old is he? Eighteen!"
"An eighteen-year-old fourth-grade Alchemy Master!"
"He’s made history again!"
"He’s created another miracle!"
It was madness. At that moment, everyone went mad.
The people of the Star Pavilion were bewildered. The Star Pavilion Master’s expression was incredibly grim, and Chu Yue was so scared she almost fainted.
The Wangyue Pavilion Master was dumbfounded, and the minds of the elders around him went blank.
A dead silence fell over the Celestial King’s Mansion. The Second Crown Prince’s face burned with humiliation, and the Celestial King’s face was as dark as the bottom of a pot.
The royal family was in a state of utter shock. The Emperor shot to his feet. "Such a peerless genius must not be allowed to fall! Quickly, we must stop Lin Xuan! Don’t let him fight in the duel! We must protect this young man!"
"Hahahaha!" The Cyan Dragon Manor Master threw his head back and laughed. "I knew the Young Master would create a miracle!"
"Beautifully done!" the Sword Casting Pavilion Master cheered excitedly. "Young Master Lin is indeed an unparalleled prodigy, making history every time he acts. This time, he has once again made history in the Alchemy Realm! Such great news deserves a good drink."
The entire Great Xia Country was in an uproar, with countless people discussing Lin Xuan.
Previously, with the duel approaching, everyone thought Lin Xuan’s strength was insufficient and that he was doomed to fail. They believed he had no chance of winning. But now, the situation had changed. Lin Xuan was not nearly as weak as they had imagined; he was a fourth-grade Alchemy Master. This was unbelievable.
"I think in the duel a month from now, Lin Xuan might not necessarily lose," someone commented.
"Exactly! If he can become a fourth-grade Alchemy Master, maybe he really can contend with a Grandmaster."
"I’m getting more and more excited for the duel in a month."
"I’m definitely going to watch the duel. I want to see with my own eyes if Lin Xuan has any powerful tricks up his sleeve."
"I think he must have some formidable tactics. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have returned at this time just to die. He surely has a way to counter a Grandmaster."
The crowd discussed excitedly. Even the people of Wangyue Pavilion grew excited, for they now saw a glimmer of hope.
The members of the Lin Family were even more ecstatic, cheering wildly. They were still on the road to the Heavenly Dao Institute when they heard the news, and they were overwhelmed with joy. This was wonderful! The Young Master was a fourth-grade Alchemy Master, a figure countless people would want to recruit. That meant even if he lost the duel, someone would surely step in to protect him. Their Young Master would not die.
The Lin Family was overjoyed. Their expectations weren’t high; as long as Lin Xuan lived, it was enough.
"Aren’t you celebrating a bit early?" the Star Pavilion Master stepped forward to say. "So what if the kid is truly a fourth-grade Alchemy Master? His talent is merely in alchemy. The duel a month from now will test combat power, not alchemy skills. This kid’s cultivation is only that of a three-star Grandmaster; he can’t possibly defeat a Grandmaster."
"Indeed," Master Song chimed in. "Alchemy proficiency and combat strength are two different things. This kid only became a fourth-grade Alchemy Master because of his two Anomalous Fires. That doesn’t mean his combat power is strong. Just watch. In the duel a month from now, he is bound to be defeated."
Master Song, having been thoroughly humiliated by Lin Xuan before, had long since grown to hate him. Naturally, he leaped at the chance to slander him.
The people from the Celestial King’s Mansion added coldly, "That’s right. Being skilled in alchemy doesn’t mean you’re skilled in actual combat. There’s no way this Lin Xuan can win."
At this moment, all of Lin Xuan’s enemies jumped out to argue with his supporters. The public discussion grew even more frenzied, and everyone looked forward to the duel with greater anticipation.
「Half a month passed.」
Another stunning piece of news spread throughout the land. In some ancient ruin, Chu Zhongtian had fought with a Grandmaster over a treasure and had managed to injure him.
The news shocked the world.
"What? Chu Zhongtian can already injure a Grandmaster? That’s incredible!"
"His power is immense."
"He just became a Grandmaster and he’s already this formidable?"
"This Chu Zhongtian is truly an unparalleled prodigy!"
"Well, it looks like there’s no suspense left for the duel. Lin Xuan is doomed to lose."
"My brother is so powerful!" Chu Yue exclaimed, incredibly excited.
The Star Pavilion Master laughed heartily. It was well known that the gap in power between Grandmasters could be immense. Logically, Chu Zhongtian, having just become a Grandmaster, shouldn’t have been a match for others of his rank. Yet, he had easily injured one. This was proof of just how powerful he was; he had likely already surpassed ordinary Grandmasters. With such strength, killing Lin Xuan would be as easy as turning over his hand.
Upon hearing this, Master Song was so excited he nearly jumped for joy. He could hardly wait for the duel to arrive. He wanted to personally witness Lin Xuan’s defeat. When that happened, he would go over and kick the boy while he was down.
The people of the Celestial King’s Mansion laughed aloud when they heard the news. It looked like there was no suspense left. Chu Zhongtian’s strength was even greater than they imagined, to the point where an average Grandmaster was no match for him. Lin Xuan was just a three-star Grandmaster; there was no way he could defeat Chu Zhongtian. In a month’s time, Lin Xuan was destined to lose.
The Celestial King was filled with killing intent. After Lin Xuan was defeated and crippled, he planned to personally kill him.
The royal family grew tense. The Emperor urged the Grand Elder again to hurry and persuade Lin Xuan to forfeit the duel.
「On the other side...」
The people of Wangyue Pavilion were equally worried. With Chu Zhongtian being so powerful, Lin Xuan likely stood no chance of winning. They began preparing to sneak him away to prevent him from participating in the duel.
When Lin Xuan received this news, however, he only sneered. "Injuring a Grandmaster? Is that supposed to be impressive? I’ve not only injured Grandmasters, I’ve slain them!"
