Free Web NovelChapter 654: Chapter 653: A Sensation at the Sacred Institute!
Could this kid really succeed? The senior students didn’t believe it for a second. They all followed the group to a quiet room at the back to see what would happen.
There, they saw Lin Xuan wave his hand and take out an Alchemy Furnace. The moment it appeared, the senior students exclaimed, "Damn, the grade of this Alchemy Furnace is so high!"
Even the Task Elder was taken aback, a sharp gleam flashing in his eyes. This young man produces a top-tier Alchemy Furnace right from the start. It seems he truly has an extraordinary background! Could he really be a fourth-grade Alchemy Master?
Lin Xuan smiled faintly. Following the mission’s instructions, he took out the forty required Spirit Medicines and tossed them all into the Alchemy Furnace.
Everyone stared, stunned. What is this kid trying to do? Does he intend to extract the medicinal essence from forty plants at once? What a joke.
The senior students were filled with doubt. Is this kid really an Alchemy Master?
Even the Task Elder shook his head slightly. Even a true fourth-grade Alchemy Master would struggle to simultaneously extract the essence from forty Spirit Medicines. Most would do it in several batches, handling about ten plants at a time. For this kid to try all forty at once, success seemed impossible.
But Lin Xuan remained perfectly composed. With a flick of his finger, a flame shot into the furnace, transforming into a blue lotus that enveloped all forty of the medicinal materials.
The instant the blue lotus appeared, the surrounding temperature skyrocketed. Everyone felt a scorching wave of heat wash over them, and several of the senior students began to tremble.
Even the Task Elder’s pupils constricted. He stared intently at the blue Flame Lotus, and in the next moment, he exclaimed, "This is an Anomalous Fire! You actually possess an Anomalous Fire!"
"What?"
The other senior students looked as if their eyes were about to pop out of their sockets. An Anomalous Fire, the legendary Anomalous Fire, had just appeared in the hands of a new student. This was simply too incredible. Who on earth was this freshman?
While they stood there in shock, Lin Xuan’s fingers were dancing nonstop. He executed one of the ten great Alchemy Techniques, the Star-Picking Hand. It was an incredibly powerful extraction technique. The forty Spirit Medicines melted simultaneously, and the process of refining their impurities began.
The Task Elder gasped again, for he also recognized this technique. It was the stuff of legends, a method thought to be nearly lost to time. He never expected this young man would not only know how to perform it but do so with such practiced skill. It was truly unbelievable.
The senior students were utterly flabbergasted. They realized they had completely underestimated Lin Xuan. As they watched with expressions of pure shock, Lin Xuan meticulously completed the extraction.
Four hours later, Lin Xuan waved his hand, retracting the Blue Lotus Heart Flame. Inside the Fire Dragon Cauldron lay forty crystal-clear drops of medicinal essence. The extraction was a perfect success.
Lin Xuan breathed a sigh of relief. With another wave of his hand, he transferred the essence into separate bottles. Then he stood up, faced the Task Elder, and said, "It’s done."
The Task Elder was profoundly shocked. He inspected the medicinal essence and found no issues. Then he looked back at Lin Xuan and asked, "Young man, who exactly are you?"
"Me? My name is Lin Xuan. I’m a new disciple who just joined the Sacred Institute today."
Lin Xuan had successfully completed the mission, earning another 2,000 points. In just six short hours, he had acquired a total of 3,000 points. This rate of earning points was simply heaven-defying. After learning that there were no other suitable alchemy missions for him at the moment, Lin Xuan put away the Fire Dragon Cauldron and left.
It wasn’t until Lin Xuan was gone that the senior students snapped back to their senses, exclaiming one after another.
"Damn! He’s too strong!"
"That kid is unbelievably strong!"
"He even has an Anomalous Fire. That’s incredible!"
"I never thought there’d be an alchemy genius like this among the new disciples."
They chattered excitedly, and the elder was also full of admiration. He turned to inform the other core elders. Many of them would be willing to take on such a talented disciple.
Meanwhile, Elder Wang had also submitted his report on Lin Xuan. He reported to the core elders that a nineteen-year-old with a Celestial Order possessed heaven-defying talent. Many of the core elders were intrigued. When the news that Lin Xuan also possessed an Anomalous Fire began to spread, even more of them were moved. They all wanted to take Lin Xuan as their disciple.
One by one, these core elders set off, all heading toward Lin Xuan’s Courtyard No. 8.
Their collective movement stunned the entire Sacred Institute.
"Heavens! What’s going on?"
"Why are all these elders on the move at the same time?"
The disciples exclaimed in shock. Some of these powerful core elders were figures of unfathomable strength. Many disciples had been at the Sacred Institute for years without ever catching a glimpse of them. Yet today, these mighty elders had all emerged together. It was truly incredible.
The elders were seen rushing toward the fourth-grade Spirit Array.
Other disciples murmured in surprise. Today was the day the new students were admitted, wasn’t it? Could an exceptionally outstanding new disciple have arrived, startling these core elders into action? That must be it. They were probably going to recruit a new disciple.
As this news spread, the Sacred Institute was thrown into an uproar. The newly joined disciples were also shocked, and many grew hopeful. Could one of the core elders take a liking to them?
Jin Ze, in particular, was filled with anticipation. Among all the new disciples, he was the only two-star Grandmaster. His assessment results had also been the best. If the core elders were going to choose a disciple, it had to be him.
At this thought, he quickly walked outside his door to await their arrival. He saw the core elders flying over in the distance like flashes of lightning, but they didn’t land. They swept directly past him, heading deeper into the Array.
The smile on Jin Ze’s face vanished, replaced by a trace of disappointment. These elders were not here for him.
The other new disciples gasped when they saw this. That was the direction of the core area. Among the newcomers, only one person was qualified to live there.
"It’s that Lin Xuan."
"All these core elders are heading for Lin Xuan!"
"Heavens, is Lin Xuan going to be taken as an elder’s disciple? He’s about to soar to the heavens!"
The surrounding newcomers exclaimed endlessly. They were all top geniuses from their respective families, even kingdoms. Back home, they had been dazzling stars. But here in the Sacred Institute, there were simply too many geniuses, and they seemed utterly unremarkable.
But Lin Xuan? Even in the Sacred Institute, which was overflowing with talent, he was still so brilliant. It was truly astonishing.
When Jin Ze heard their words, his eyes turned red with jealousy.
Damn it! It’s that kid again! Why do all the good things happen to him?
He was furious.
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A group of elders landed outside Courtyard No. 8. This scene naturally startled Lin Xuan as well. He walked out, looked at the group, and bowed. "Greetings, esteemed elders."
The elders’ eyes instantly locked onto Lin Xuan. Their gazes were like lightning, and a powerful, oppressive aura washed over him. Lin Xuan was so startled that he took several steps back.
The elders quickly retracted their divine might. "There’s no need to be afraid, young man," one said. "We’ve come here with the intention of taking you as our disciple."
"Young man, I excel at Swordsmanship. Do you wish to become a powerful Swordsman? If so, become my apprentice."
"Hmph, what’s the use of becoming a Swordsman?" another elder scoffed. "This young man possesses an Anomalous Fire. He’s a top-tier alchemy genius with limitless prospects. Naturally, he should follow me to study alchemy!"
"I think he should follow me and practice my Palm Technique. My Palm Technique can sweep across the world!"
These core elders actually began to argue amongst themselves, leaving the disciples watching from a distance completely dumbfounded.
Lin Xuan, however, remained calm. He spoke evenly, "Thank you, elders, for thinking so highly of me. However, there is something I must clarify beforehand. I hope that you will make your decision after I have finished speaking."
"Whatever it is, just say it," the elders declared, waving their hands magnanimously. In their view, Lin Xuan was probably about to state his conditions, and they were prepared to agree to anything.
Lin Xuan said, "I am a Dragon Warrior."
What?
As soon as he spoke, the core elders in front of him froze.
A Dragon Warrior! Was he serious? How could this be?
"My goodness, how could you be a Dragon Warrior?"
The core elders’ initial shock gave way to sighs as they shook their heads. Their faces were filled with disappointment as they looked at Lin Xuan.
One core elder said, "To think that someone could still become a Dragon Warrior, even after their path has been severed... It’s truly unbelievable."
Another core elder sighed, looking up at the sky. "But Dragon Warriors are suppressed by the heavens themselves. They have no future."
"Alas, no matter how talented this kid is, he can never become a Grandmaster."
"Forget it. We can’t take him as a disciple."
One by one, the core elders turned and left. In their eyes, a Dragon Warrior had no future, and they would not accept someone with no prospects as a disciple.
Of course, a few elders remained. They were all Alchemy Masters. What did it matter if Lin Xuan was a Dragon Warrior? He possessed an Anomalous Fire and could still practice alchemy. However, to become a top-tier alchemist, one’s cultivation could not be left behind.
One of the remaining core elders spoke, "Are you willing to abolish your Dragon Dao Power and start your cultivation anew? I can assist you with elixirs. Our Sacred Institute has many other powerful martial arts legacies you could choose from."
Lin Xuan shook his head. "I will not give up on being a Dragon Warrior. I must walk the path of the Dragon Warrior."
Alas, upon hearing this, the last few core elders were also overcome with disappointment. They shook their heads and turned to leave. If he insisted on the Dragon Warrior path, he would never become a Grandmaster in this lifetime. The highest he could ever achieve would be a fourth-grade Alchemy Master. Becoming an Elixir King would be impossible. Naturally, they wouldn’t take such a person as their disciple either.
The elders had come as quickly as they had left. Soon, Courtyard No. 8 fell silent once more.
Lin Xuan, however, was completely unfazed. The path he intended to walk was beyond the comprehension of these people. He possessed the inheritance of a Great Emperor, a power that transcended everything. He had no need to worry about his future cultivation methods. As long as he had enough power, he could break through continuously.
But others clearly didn’t see it that way. When the news got out, it caused a massive uproar.
"What? That newcomer is a Dragon Warrior?"
"Heavens, there’s actually someone in the world who can still become a Dragon Warrior!"
"That’s absolutely unbelievable!"
"But what a pity. I’ve heard Dragon Warriors are suppressed by the heavens and have no future."
"That’s right. Even though Dragon Warriors are strong, it’s said that in this era, it’s impossible for them to break through and become a Grandmaster."
Sighs of regret could be heard all around. People stopped paying attention to Lin Xuan.
The other new disciples were equally astonished.
"I never thought Lin Xuan was a Dragon Warrior."
"What a shame. I really thought he might become the Newcomer King."
Hearing this, Jin Ze sneered disdainfully. "Newcomer King? Him? Is he worthy? I am the Newcomer King. That kid has no future, yet he’s so arrogant. He even dared to tell me to lick the steps. How hateful! Just you watch. At the newcomer assembly in a month, I’ll publicly crush him under my heel and make him lick my shoes!"
Jin Ze’s killing intent surged. He was a two-star Grandmaster, while Lin Xuan was merely a four-star Grandmaster. In his eyes, he could crush his opponent with a single finger. How could someone like that possibly fight him?
