Alchemy Sovereign Against the Heaven-Chapter 101: Master Zhang

"Uh!"

As soon as Mo Wangchen spoke, the smile on Elder Bai’s face froze. He looked up at Mo Wangchen, his face full of surprise, and said, "You want to participate in the third-grade examination?"

"Hmm!" Mo Wangchen nodded and didn’t explain much. In fact, he didn’t find Elder Bai’s surprise strange. After all, he was two years younger than Liang Yuqiu, and Liang Yuqiu, being Elder Ling’s disciple, was only participating in the second-grade examination. It was indeed unbelievable that he wanted to participate in the third-grade examination.

"This..."

After reconfirmation, Elder Bai’s face was even more astonished. He turned his gaze to Liang Yuqiu, who was beside Mo Wangchen.

Liang Yuqiu merely smiled, "He is a Guest Alchemist of the Alliance, with a second-grade status. There is no problem with him participating in the third-grade examination."

"Guest Elder?" Hearing this, Elder Bai was even more shocked as he scrutinized Mo Wangchen up and down.

An alchemist so young was rare indeed. Even today, among all the young participants from Yun Country, they totaled only a dozen.

And those people, like Liang Yuqiu, were all attending the second-grade examination. But Mo Wangchen actually wanted to attend the third-grade examination. Was his Alchemy Dao skill truly better than Liang Yuqiu’s?

Moreover, even Elder Bai himself was only a second-grade alchemist, and he knew well that with his current skill, there was a significant gap in attempting the third-grade examination. So, from a certain perspective, Mo Wangchen’s Alchemy Dao skill was somehow above his own?!

How was that possible...

When did such a remarkable young alchemist appear among Yun Country’s younger generation?

When Mo Wangchen presented the proof of his Guest Elder status to Elder Bai, who, after confirming its authenticity, was even more overwhelmed, he couldn’t calm himself, and it was only then he added Mo Wangchen’s name to the list of participants for the third-grade examination.

In fact, to participate in the third-grade alchemist examination, one must prove their identity as a second-grade alchemist. Similarly, to join the second-grade examination, one must prove their first-grade alchemist status.

It’s impossible for someone who is just a first-grade alchemist to attempt the third-grade examination.

That’s not allowed!

Because, in the examination, the pills you would concoct and the materials provided are all supplied free of charge by the Alchemist Alliance. How could a first-grade alchemist successfully craft a third-grade pill in a third-grade examination?

That would not be unlike squandering those materials, would it?

"Hey? Can the people in front hurry up?"

Meanwhile, those behind Mo Wangchen in the line began to urge. Each alchemist that came here from various cities of Yun Country bore a certain proud and lofty demeanor.

Previously, none of them had heard the conversation between Mo Wangchen and Elder Bai because they were standing a few paces back.

If they knew that Mo Wangchen, at such a young age, intended to participate in the third-grade examination, imagine how shocked they would be.

"What’s the hurry?!"

However, before Mo Wangchen could speak, Elder Bai glared at the impatient crowd in the queue, "As alchemists, you lack the patience and become impetuous. How can you then produce the best effects in pill-making?"

Upon hearing his words, those initially restless people immediately fell silent.

Clearly, they recognized Elder Bai and were aware that although he was merely a second-grade alchemist, as they say, even the doorman before a prime minister’s gate holds a third-grade official status. Though Elder Bai’s alchemist level wasn’t high, he was an alchemist at the Alliance Headquarters and close to Elder Ling. Even though he was just a second-grade alchemist nowadays, there were even some third-grade alchemists within the Alliance who wouldn’t dare to offend him casually.

A third-grade alchemist, no matter where placed, was already someone revered by thousands!

Soon, Mo Wangchen informed Elder Bai of the materials needed for the pill he would concoct during the examination, so that the Alchemist Alliance could prepare them in advance.

After his registration was successful, Mo Wangchen followed Liang Yuqiu, who was waiting by his side, and walked into the Alliance.

They went directly to the fourth floor, where the alchemist examination would be held. The fourth floor housed a large hall. Divided into several sections around the hall, these were prepared for the examination.

At this moment, many figures were gathered in the hall. Since the examination hadn’t started, Mo Wangchen and Liang Yuqiu found a corner to sit down.

"Miss Liang!"

Just then, shortly after they sat down, an old man, followed by a young man, passed in front of them, casting a slight glance. Seeing Liang Yuqiu, the old man immediately approached.

"Who are you?" Liang Yuqiu was taken aback and asked curiously.

"Uh!"

Seeing her expression, a trace of embarrassment flashed in the old man’s eyes, but he quickly smiled and said, "I am Zhang He. Last year, when Miss Liang and Elder Ling visited Jinling City for inspection, we had met once..."

"Oh!" Realizing his words, Liang Yuqiu finally remembered and smiled slightly, "So you’re Master Zhang!"

This Zhang He was the Pavilion Master of the Alchemy Pavilion in Jinling City of Yun Country, also at the second-grade level.

"Is Master Zhang here for the third-grade examination?" Liang Yuqiu asked with a smile.

Upon hearing this, a trace of embarrassment reappeared on Zhang He’s face, "Sigh, the third-grade examination requires crafting three different types of third-grade pills. Although I had prepared for a long time, I still lack one. So I’m not participating in this examination. I’m here to accompany my disciple, Xu Yu, who is taking the second-grade examination."

As he spoke, Zhang He pointed to the young man behind him and continued, "Xu Yu, this is Miss Liang Yuqiu, the most famous young alchemist in Yun Country. You’ve often heard her theories on medicinal properties and have admired her for a long time, haven’t you?"

Upon hearing his master’s words, Xu Yu’s eyes lit up, and he quickly stepped forward, "So it’s Miss Liang. I am Xu Yu!"

In truth, Liang Yuqiu was known in Yun Country’s Alchemy Dao Realm as the most promising young prodigy, but most people only knew her name and weren’t aware of her identity—let alone that she was the disciple of the Alliance Hierarch, Elder Ling.

"Hehe, you seem to be about my age and can already take the second-grade examination. It appears Master Zhang has been an excellent teacher." Liang Yuqiu smiled calmly.

Hearing this, Xu Yu couldn’t help but display a hint of pride on his face and continued, "I’m just here to join in the excitement. The chances of passing are slim."

He was fully aware that successfully passing the second-grade examination would still be quite challenging for him.

"Joining in the excitement?"

Hearing Xu Yu’s words, Mo Wangchen, who had been silently sitting next to Liang Yuqiu, paused with a murmur, "Might as well not have come, wasting resources..."