"Master Walker's skills in alchemy are truly extraordinary, and his mastery has reached an unparalleled level. It's something we as alchemists can hardly hope to achieve in our lifetime!" A voice suddenly rang out from the crowd.Upon hearing that, all eyes instinctively turned toward the source. It was a seemingly ordinary disciple.At that moment, the members of the Herbal Pavilion also regained their composure, quickly adding, "Master Walker's alchemical prowess is legendary, unmatched in history. The finest pills he crafts are not the limit of his abilities, they are merely the pinnacle of what pills can be."Another disciple chimed in, "Having the chance to witness Master Walker's process is a blessing I will cherish until the end of my days! You bastard, how dare you compare yourself to Master Walker?"The crowd buzzed, and some disciples and alchemists were even moved to tears by their overwhelming emotions.Lance remained unfazed, simply nodding his head.In contrast, Rem

"This is impossible!""Absolutely impossible!" "How can an Energy Replenishing Pill cause someone to break through to the Golden Stage?"The disciples present began to speak one after another. "You're cheating, you must be cheating!"It was the sole explanation that they could think of, as the events unfolding before them had exceeded their comprehension.Remus sneered coldly, "You are all alchemists. Elders, deputy masters, and even the master of Herbal Pavillion are present. If I could cheat in front of you without being noticed ... Doesn't that prove that you all are worthless?"Everyone was rendered speechless by his remark. Accusing him of cheating was just an excuse. Being seasoned alchemists, they were acutely aware that he hadn't resorted to cheating.However, the sheer peculiarity of the situation left the crowd with no option but to cast their gaze upon the disciple who consumed the pill once more.The shadow behind the disciple rapidly contracted, eventually formi

"What is he talking about?" Master Walker wondered in surprise, muttering to himself.The disciples and alchemists stood in astonishment. While they were aware that the pills from the Herbal Pavilion underwent a secondary refinement, their knowledge had been purely theoretical.However, what Remus was discussing was the precise and practical process of this refinement. That was the Herbal Pavilion's secret.Zaiden, Marsh, and Elsie were equally taken aback.Initially, they had perceived his acceptance of a second refinement as arrogance and ignorance. However, his current explanation appeared to be the rationale behind his audacious decision to allow Lance to proceed with the second refinement.Remus finally spoke, "Previously, I believed that a second refinement required the simultaneous placement of 18 pills into a single alchemical furnace. However, with such a sizable audience today, applying all those pills in a single furnace would be tantamount to cheating."If I'm not mis

Lance placed his hands behind his back, standing proudly with his chest puffed out. Although he had previously seen Zaiden's intention to induct Remus into the sacred lands, how could he leave such a threat behind?He was resolute in his determination to ensure Remus met a disgraceful end at the Herbal Pavilion, even if it meant paying the full price.Thus, he had to be serious about it."Huh?" Zaiden was startled and looked over in disbelief, unable to believe what he heard.Lance felt his gaze, but he kept his eyes forward, refusing to make eye contact.Egbert added promptly, "Indeed, our master has emerged victorious in this competition, Master Hugo. While we understand your intentions, it wouldn't be appropriate to openly show bias toward Remus in this manner. "Our master's pill is still in a semi-finished state and hasn't undergone the second refinement. Despite being semi-finished, its effectiveness already matches that of Remus' completed pill. And when it comes to the

Everyone in the Herbal Pavilion bowed deeply to see off Zaiden.It was a full minute before they were sure he had left. Only then did Lance raise his head, his face looking the worst it had ever been.Despite his respectful demeanor just moments ago, despite the apparent lack of major upheaval tonight, and even though the matter had now reached its resolution, he couldn't shake the overwhelming sense of suffocation.Upon reflection, the prestige of the Herbal Pavilion had been thoroughly humiliated.Rowan was killed and Gerry remained hung at the gates of Tanjen. That was the first humiliation. Failing to kill Remus even by offering a spot to the sacred lands was the second. Remus' mere presence in the Herbal Pavilion was the third. The alchemical duel was the fourth.The fact that he could leave unscathed was the fifth.Furthermore, the most pressing concern lay in the fact that the conflict between Tanjen and Herbal Pavilion had been declared as being settled. Going forward,