Heaven-Dominating Martial Emperor

In an instant, a rich medicinal aroma filled the entire hall.

Psychedelic rosy light flowed out in all directions, and the tranquil fragrance condensed into a mist that lingered around everyone.

It was as if everyone was in a misty immortal paradise. The magnificent sight left them all feeling utterly entranced.

"This is…"

Murong Dai's pupils constricted, her expression turning shocked and uncertain.

Even if she knew nothing about the art of Alchemy, the extraordinary phenomena before her were enough to tell her that this was definitely a remarkably divine pill!

He Daoyun was so stunned his jaw dropped, unable to utter a single word.

Only Hongyu Pill Venerable narrowed her eyes, a strange light swirling in the depths of her autumn-water-like gaze.

She extended a fair, delicate hand, as flawless as jade, and took the pill from the box, bringing it close to examine it carefully.

After a long moment, she took a deep breath. Her voice was as clear as a babbling spring. "This is indeed a Sixth Grade Realm-Breaking Pill, and what's more…"

"What's more?" Murong Dai couldn't help but ask.

"What's more, its quality has reached Top Grade!"

At these words, Murong Dai froze on the spot, while He Daoyun, at her side, sucked in a sharp breath of cold air.

The way they both looked at Ye Chen had changed.

"Wonderful… Wonderful!!!"

"As I expected! Young friend Ye Chen earned the position of Elder entirely through his own ability!"

He Daoyun was ecstatic.

Not only had he now formed a good relationship with a young Sixth Grade Alchemist, but Murong Dai would also have no reason to blame him.

"Hmph!"

"It's too early to say that!"

However, after her expression shifted for a moment, Murong Dai suddenly snorted coldly and said, "I thought you were going to try and fool us with some half-finished product."

"I never expected you to actually have a Sixth Grade pill on you, and a Top Grade one at that!"

"It seems the family backing you values you quite highly!"

Hearing this, the joyous expression on He Daoyun's face froze, and Hongyu Pill Venerable's lovely eyebrows arched slightly.

Ye Chen's expression turned completely glacial. "What do you mean by that?"

"What do I mean?"

"Do I have to spell it out for you?"

Murong Dai sneered, "We said we'd let you perform your Alchemy alone and not disturb you."

"But that's precisely what gave you an opportunity to cheat!"

"Who knows if this pill really came from your own hands? For all we know, you just took it out of your Storage Ring and passed it off as one you refined yourself to get this over with!"

Her unreasonable behavior caused a chilling coldness to surge in Ye Chen's eyes.

In truth, however, only Hongyu Pill Venerable understood that Murong Dai's suspicions were completely reasonable.

After all, a Sixth Grade Alchemist of his age was a world-shakingly rare find, as scarce as a phoenix feather or a qilin's horn.

If he truly possessed such outstanding Alchemy Skill, it was impossible that he would have remained unknown and without a hint of a reputation until now.

It was normal for Murong Dai to raise doubts.

But it was precisely because she had considered this possibility that Hongyu Pill Venerable had already made preparations!

"Actually, before leaving the room, I secretly placed a recording stone in the corner."

"I believe the entire scene of the young master performing Alchemy was recorded in full detail."

At this, Hongyu Pill Venerable bowed slightly to Ye Chen in apology. "My actions were not born of mistrust for you, young master, but merely a precaution, just in case."

"With this recording, it will be easier to prove certain things."

"It's fine. I don't mind such trivial matters," Ye Chen said, shaking his head.

"Oh?"

"A recording stone was placed?"

"Hongyu Pill Venerable, you truly are resourceful."

Murong Dai said with a beaming smile, "In that case, let's not waste any time. Bring out the recording stone so we can take a look."

"I've been dying to admire this young friend's Alchemy techniques."

Ye Chen didn't even spare her a glance.

But his calm and composed demeanor made Murong Dai's delicate brows furrow slightly.

'This brat… how can he still look so confident at a time like this?'

'Could it be…'

She didn't let herself finish the thought.

After all, she found it truly difficult to believe that Ye Chen was a Sixth Grade Alchemist.

The status of a Sixth Grade Alchemist was revered to the extreme.

Across the entire Great Hong Dynasty, no matter where they went, they would be received by the major powers with the highest possible honors.

She had never even seen this young man before. Moreover, the eastern part of the dynasty had only ever had one Sixth Grade Alchemist—Hongyu Pill Venerable!

'There's no doubt about it. He's definitely just a liar spouting nonsense!'

Soon, Hongyu Pill Venerable retrieved the recording stone.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, she activated it. A blurry, illusory image appeared before them, which then gradually solidified to reveal the scene inside the room.

Murong Dai and He Daoyun immediately fixed their gazes on it, almost afraid to blink.

As for Ye Chen, he simply stood to the side with a placid expression, gazing out at the sea of clouds beyond the window.

Soon, the group saw the image of Ye Chen methodically placing medicinal herbs into the cauldron.

"This kid…"

Murong Dai's brows knitted slightly, a hint of surprise in her heart.

'He's actually performing Alchemy?'

As the recording played on, the expressions of the onlookers gradually turned to shock.

Ye Chen's technique was simply too skilled and fluid!

It was as if a true Alchemy Master was at work. His left hand periodically tossed the required herbs into the cauldron, while his right hand constantly adjusted the intensity of the fire.

Under Ye Chen's control, the Flame was like a fire sprite dancing elegantly, moving nimbly within the cauldron and devouring every herb that was thrown in.

In truth, thanks to a warning from the Crimson Nether Flame Prison Carving, Ye Chen had discovered the recording stone long ago.

Therefore, he had not used his Red Lotus Karma Fire, so as to avoid arousing unnecessary suspicion.

That was why it had taken him so much time to refine the pill.

Otherwise, with his true abilities, refining a single Sixth Grade pill wouldn't have taken long at all.

Before they knew it, the recording had finished playing.

Everyone was completely immersed in Ye Chen's divine, masterful technique, remaining silent for a long time as if they had lost their voices.

Even someone completely ignorant of Alchemy would likely be left marveling at Ye Chen's impossibly perfect skills after watching that recording.

Whether it was his control of the fire, the precise timing of when he added the herbs, or his technique for merging the ingredients…

Every single aspect perfectly demonstrated that Ye Chen was a genuine, bona fide Sixth Grade Alchemist!

"I… apologize to you."

Murong Dai bit her lip. She walked up to Ye Chen and lowered her proud head.

However, Ye Chen simply tossed the Elder Token in front of her.