Chapter 84: The Peerless Pill Venerable (12)
Yan Zhaoxi carried herself with unmistakable pride. Not yet thirty and already a seventh-grade alchemist—she had every right to that arrogance.
Two months earlier, Su Chen might have chosen to avoid direct confrontation. Now, however, his gaze remained calm, and his voice left no room for doubt. "This Blazing Sun Golden Lingzhi—I claim it."
Yan Zhaoxi's phoenix-like eyes narrowed slightly. She let out a soft sigh. "What a pity…"
Neither of them would yield. A battle was inevitable. Another spatial rift tore open, swallowing both figures.
Facing a true pill-dao monster like Yan Zhaoxi, Su Chen did not dare to underestimate her. Both chose to refine seventh-grade pills without hesitation.
One month later. Outside the Ancient Pill Domain.
Yang Wang, standing among the eliminated crowd, suddenly spotted a familiar crimson figure appear at the edge of the zone. He rubbed his eyes in disbelief. When he looked again, a face as beautiful as a blooming flower hovered inches from his own.
In any other place, seeing Yan Zhaoxi would have delighted him. But this was the elimination zone! Before he could process what was happening, a delicate pink fist smashed into his face.
Yan Zhaoxi was furious. She had lost by a single misstep! Rage consumed her. This time, she had emerged into the world with one goal: to claim first place in the grand alchemy conference across the five domains. Yet she had not even survived the elimination round!