Rise from a Poor Family: My Martial Arts Counterattack

Chapter 521 Zhuang Lie's Suspicion

As the flame in Lin Chen's palm rose into the air, everyone witnessed a shocking scene.

Whether it was Jiang Yaoyan's Devouring Abyss Flame, Jiang Chen's Azure Spirit Fire, or Wei Yang's Yin Nether Flame, the originally surging flames were instantly cut in half, and the direction of their flickering flames turned towards Lin Chen.

Just as soldiers submit to their king.

One fire breaks out, and several fires wither and fall.

Jiang Yaoyan felt the fear emanating from the Devouring Abyss Flame, and disbelief filled his eyes.

The Devouring Abyss Flame specifically devours other innate flames, making it the nemesis of other innate flames. Even the flames of Jiang Chen and Wei Yang earlier couldn't cause the Devouring Abyss Flame to fluctuate in the slightest. But now, he could feel the fear of the Devouring Abyss Flame, just like the reaction of the innate flames in the hands of the other two contestants when he released the Devouring Abyss Flame.

Keep a low profile and avoid being targeted.

As for the two contestants, they looked like they were about to cry. Their innate fire had dwindled to a mere wisp, so low that it couldn't be any lower. If they were martial artists, they would be in a kneeling, prostrate position.

Jiang Chen and Wei Yang also showed fear in their eyes. Although the flames in their hands did not show fear, their intensity was still affected.

The innate fire possesses a spirit; when it encounters something stronger than itself, it will instinctively avoid it.

"What kind of innate fire is this?"

Both of them had a look of confusion in their eyes, and they were not the only ones who were confused, including Zhao Haoyang and others from the Wanhuo Sect.

"What kind of innate fire is this? It can actually suppress the Devouring Abyss Flame and the Yin Nether Flame, forcing them to give way?"

"A deep blue with gold undertones, the flames are layered... somewhat like some kind of new sub-flame."

"What are you thinking? Master said that these contestants could not possibly possess the Sub-Fire."

Zhao Haoyang added a sentence, but as soon as he finished speaking, he was slapped hard across the face by Zhuang Lie.

"Fool, what is this if not Zi Huo?"

Zhuang Lie glared at his disciple, Zhao Haoyang, who scratched his head with a wronged expression. "Master, didn't you just say that these people couldn't possibly possess the Sub-Fire?"
"I never expected that Xiao Yan would have a sub-flame... capable of suppressing the Devouring Abyss Flame and the Yin Nether Flame. This sub-flame must have fused with at least four kinds of innate flames. To be able to refine such a sub-flame at the third level of the Innate Realm, this person's talent in refining innate flames is the highest I have ever seen in my life."

Zhao Haoyang was stunned by his master's evaluation: "Master, didn't you say before that Senior Brother Lin was the most talented person you had ever seen in refining innate fire?"

Zhuang Lie took a deep breath, looked at his disciple, and resisted the urge to slap him to death: "That's because I hadn't seen this person before. What was wrong with what I said before? But Lin Chen wasn't much different..."

“Master, I still think Senior Brother Lin has more talent.”

Zhao Haoyang, being stubborn, interrupted his master: "Senior Brother Lin is already at the peak of the third realm of the Innate Realm, and judging from his age, he is at least twenty years younger than Xiao Yan. When Senior Brother Lin reaches that age, he will definitely be able to refine four kinds of Innate Flames."

In Zhao Haoyang's heart, he had already accepted Lin Chen and was very grateful to him; otherwise, he would not have addressed him as "senior brother."

Although Xiao Yan surprised him, he was no match for Senior Brother Lin. With Senior Brother Lin's cultivation speed, he would soon be able to enter the fourth realm of the Innate Realm. At that time, refining another Innate Flame would not be difficult. And when Senior Brother Lin reached Xiao Yan's age, he might even be able to refine five.

"Lin Chen is also at the peak of the third realm of the Innate Realm. I had almost forgotten about that."

Zhuang Lie, unusually, did not refute his disciple. He had been shocked for a long time after hearing about Lin Chen's incident at the Tower of Babel yesterday, and after being reminded by his disciple, he thought of something.

Lin Chen is currently at the third level of the Innate Realm, and so is Xiao Yan.

Realm level doesn't matter much; there are many martial artists in the Yanhuang Dynasty at the third level of the Innate Realm.

However, those who also possess the equally astonishing talent to refine innate fire are rare, but they are still indispensable.

However, the colors of the sub-flames summoned by Xiao Yan at this moment, as well as the colors of the new sub-flames born after Lin Chen refined the Innate Li Flame, the Golden Crow Radiant Flame, and the Illusionary Sea Heart Flame...

A bold guess suddenly popped into Zhuang Lie's mind, and even with his composure, his breathing quickened for a moment at the thought. "Where did Xiao Yan come from?"

Zhuang Lie asked, and a disciple of the Ten Thousand Fires Sect beside him replied, "Elder Zhuang, this Xiao Yan comes from Hundred Refinements City."

The origins of the top ten contestants in the alchemy competition are no longer a secret in Qianji City.

Hundred Refinement City!
Zhuang Lie thought of the Azure Flame that Hundred Refinement City had recently lost. If he added the Azure Flame back, wouldn't that make a total of four innate flames?
And in terms of color, it seems to match.

However, if this Xiao Yan is really Lin Chen, how did this kid break through the seal and refine the Azure Dawn Flame?
The Azure Flame was sealed by their Wanhuo Sect's predecessors, and even ordinary experts at the sixth level of the Innate Realm cannot break it, let alone Lin Chen.

Because of this, he felt somewhat uncertain again.

……

……

On the playing field.

Lin Chen's flames, like a king, floated quietly within, becoming the most dazzling presence.

This bizarre scene left many alchemists at the scene bewildered.

"With Xiao Yan's innate fire being so powerful, how can Jiang Yaoyan and the others compare?"

"Being unable to use innate fire puts us at a disadvantage from the start."

While the alchemists in the stands were discussing, Gu Yunfeng on the high platform was also exchanging ideas with several other elders.

"What do you all think we should do?"

"After all, this is an alchemy competition, not a contest to determine the strength of innate fire. In my opinion, we should separate the ten of them."

The president of the Alchemy Guild stroked his beard and spoke, saying that if Jiang Yaoyan and the other ten people were allowed to refine pills like this, apart from Xiao Yan who could use the innate fire, the other nine would not be able to use it, which would be unfair to the other nine.

"I don't think it's a big deal. Alchemists naturally have innate fire, and some don't. In the past, there was no requirement that those who have innate fire cannot have innate fire."

Another alchemy master offered the opposite suggestion, arguing that possessing innate fire is itself part of an alchemist's skill level.

“Brother Chu, that was at other times. For those alchemists who didn’t have innate fire, it didn’t affect their performance. But now Xiao Yan has affected them. Jiang Yaoyan and the others can’t bring out their true alchemy skills. This year’s alchemy competition is the best in recent decades. How can we leave any regrets?”

The president of the Alchemy Guild continued speaking, and Gu Yunfeng looked at Yang Rongtian: "Brother Yang, what are your thoughts?"

"Sect Master Gu, I told you not to worry about me. I'm just here to watch the show." Yang Rongtian waved his hand, offering no comment.

"If that's the case, then separate the ten of them."

"Is it because Jiang Chen is involved that Pavilion Master Gu is showing favoritism?"

The alchemy master who spoke earlier was somewhat dissatisfied. In his opinion, Gu Yunfeng's actions were biased towards Jiang Chen and others. Jiang Yaoyan's release of the Devouring Abyss Flame had also affected the other contestants. Why not make the same decision?
“Brother Chu, Xiao Yan has chosen the Five Elements Creation Pill. As long as he can refine it, there will be no dispute that he will be number one.”

Gu Yunfeng whispered something, and Chu Rui was taken aback. He then realized what was happening and didn't say anything more.

Indeed, as long as Xiao Yan can refine the Five Elements Creation Pill, it doesn't matter whether others can refine it successfully.

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(End of this chapter)