When a person is in a high-ranking position, their words carry the law.

Chapter 146 Above Geniuses, There Are Still Geniuses

'Bai Ze's tempering is complete!'

Wei Changqing, who had been secretly watching Bai Ze, also noticed Bai Ze's progress at the same time, and an invisible anxiety welled up in his heart.

too fast!
Even though he was the president of the Alchemy Society, he had not yet completed the tempering process.

From the initial ninth-grade pills to the current sixth-grade pills, from completely surpassing them at the beginning to now being surpassed instead.

Wei Changqing watched helplessly as Bai Ze caught up with him and now showed signs of surpassing him. This was even more unbearable than being surpassed from the very beginning.

Most importantly, Bai Ze also used the Six Yang Mystic Fire.

It was clearly his own move, yet Bai Ze imitated and used it so easily, and even used it better.

A fine layer of sweat quietly appeared on Wei Changqing's forehead, and his hands trembled slightly.

He felt a chill.

It was as if a huge shadow was chasing after me from behind, trying to completely engulf me.

While Wei Changqing was anxious, Bai Ze's alchemy was nearing its end.

Fire refining is indeed more direct and efficient than cauldron refining. If we were to use a cauldron, we might have to refine until tomorrow morning.

Some high-grade pills even take forty-nine days to complete.

Using fire to refine the materials would greatly shorten the time, just like now—

The enormous half-body Dharma image unleashed a raging fire, engulfing the bronze cauldron. The flames shifted and transformed, displaying both martial and civil aspects, while a faint medicinal fragrance wafted from the cauldron.

"receive!"

With a soft shout, Bai Ze transformed his energy, turning the raging flames into black and white. The Six Yang Profound Fire directly transformed into Yin and Yang energy, enveloping a pill as it flew up from the bronze cauldron.

"The pill is complete."

The head of the Hundred Herbs Society gripped his pipe tightly, staring intently at the pill that had landed in Bai Ze's hand. "He perfectly replicated the pill formula, following the steps exactly. It lacked any spiritual essence, yet he did everything perfectly. Is he... a master of alchemy, or—"

They were so methodical, it was almost like they were working on a machine.

In industry terms, it's full of craftsmanship and lacks anything of its own.

It was precisely this method that allowed them to easily refine a pill.

Watching Bai Ze take the pills for testing, the president of Baicao Society was filled with doubts.

"The sixth-grade Taibao Chaoyuan Pill is of superior quality."

The testing instrument provided the judgment.

Another top-notch performance. Is it a testament to his consistent performance, or is it that Bai Ze is still handling things with ease?

Upon hearing the instrument's sound, Wei Changqing's hands trembled slightly, almost causing him to lose control of the heat.

He quickly changed his technique, making the Six Yang Profound Fire dance and swirl, suppressing the medicinal properties, and barely managed to prevent the alchemy from failing.

Even so, a small portion of the medicinal power was still evaporated.

Once the elixir was ready, Wei Changqing took it for testing.

"Rank 6 Taibao Chaoyuan Pill, medium quality." The testing instrument coldly gave the result.

Judging from its condition, it should actually be considered above average, close to top-grade, but it doesn't quite reach the top-grade category.

In the fourth round, Wei Changqing was defeated.

"continue."

It was still a "continue," and this "continue" was spoken by Bai Ze, not by Wei Changqing, who had lost the fourth round of alchemy.

Wei Changqing turned to look at Bai Ze, only to see that his expression was calm and unwavering, as if this victory in the alchemy competition was completely insignificant.

But unseen, Wei Changqing could feel a massive, tsunami-like force crashing down on him, threatening to shatter him.

The challenger who previously seemed overconfident now stood like a giant god amidst the tsunami, looking down at his own insignificance.

"Continue," Wei Changqing gritted his teeth and uttered the two words.

He still has hope; he hasn't lost yet.

After the sixth grade comes the fifth grade Earthly Fiend Pill, which is specifically for use by five-star martial artists.

Wei Changqing is still a four-star martial artist, and although he is at the peak of the four-star level, it is not impossible for him to refine pills for five-star martial artists.

Ultimately, the most important thing in alchemy is meticulous control; cultivation level is secondary. Of course, too low a level is also unacceptable.

A four-star martial artist is not necessarily incapable of refining a five-star pill; at least Wei Changqing once refined the Earthly Fiend Pill.

If he didn't have this ability, he wouldn't have been able to become the president of the Alchemy Society.

So, he still has a chance!
Wei Changqing clenched his fists, stared at the shadow, and launched his final charge.

Upon seeing this, the president of the Herbals Society, with a solemn expression, waved to signal the medical students to send the materials up.

"I didn't think it would come to this, but I prepared it just in case."

"The president of Baicao Society said in a low voice."

The woman in the white dress beside him also had a solemn expression on her face.

Alchemists capable of refining fifth-grade pills are few and far between, even in the entire Eastern Xia region.

The prescriptions published by the Wanji Medical Association only went up to the fifth grade.

Two microwave-like devices were brought up, and through the transparent front door, a bright light could be seen inside.

The students carrying things pressed the switch, dimming the light inside. Then they opened the door, and a burst of hot air rushed out.

Through the thin white mist, one can see the yellow crystals inside, which look like jade.

The purpose of the Earthly Fiend Pill is to enhance the sensitivity to the earth's energy, and the materials used are naturally quite special.

To refine pills, the first step is to extract the earth's essence from this crystal.

"To refine the essence of the earth, one needs a considerable amount of fire-attribute true energy."

As Bai Ze spoke, he manipulated his Dharma Form to reach out.

The pale blue Dharma image changed color drastically as the hand was extended, turning crimson and radiating intense heat.

The General Introduction to the Book of Changes is based on Yin and Yang, and the simplest and clearest representation of Yin and Yang is Kan and Li, which represent water and fire.

Yin and Yang are certainly not just water and fire, but water and fire are indeed the most obvious manifestations of Yin and Yang.

Therefore, when Bai Ze first mastered his skills, what he grasped most deeply was the transformation between water and fire.

At this moment, under his control, the basic structure of the illusory image of Dharma form completely changed to fire element, with red light flowing around it, like a fire god.

The yellow crystal was held in the Dharma Image's hand, and the rolling flames spontaneously reacted with it, with even more obvious flames appearing in its hand.

It is the Six Yang Mysterious Fire.

The entire palm of the Dharma Image was engulfed in Six Yang Profound Fire. As the palms came together, the scorching flames frantically melted the yellow crystal.

In a very short time, an earthy yellow hue appeared on the crystal.

"After being refined through nine layers of fire, the essence and energy will naturally manifest."

Bai Ze stood within the Dharma Image, speaking leisurely, while his enormous hands continuously melted the crystals.

It was both the effect of the profound fiery energy and the ability to make words come true. After the firelight flashed nine times, a yellowish-brown essence appeared in his palms.

The Dharma image rotated, bringing with it a whooshing sound and a surge of hot air, which sent the essence into the bronze cauldron.

Bai Ze continued to remotely collect other auxiliary medicines, including green and red fruits and golden-like grass leaves.

"Golden leaves, blazing sun fruit, earth element grass... grab them all and refine them in an instant."

Several materials were grasped into the giant hand and directly refined into medicinal broth. Then, this medicinal broth was sent into a bronze cauldron.

“Draw upon primordial energy, and refine it through three cycles and nine refinements.”

As Bai Ze recited the contents of the pill formula, his crimson avatar, resembling a fire god, waved his hands, and streams of fiery energy gathered into the bronze cauldron.

As before, it was done entirely according to the pill formula, but unlike before, the half-body Dharma form that manifested this time was in charge of the pill refining, with magnificent flames and a grand aura.

It was as if the god of fire descended in ancient times, bringing with it a mythical and epic awe.

Most of the onlookers even forgot the passage of time, immersed in this incredibly magnificent and awe-inspiring scene.

When the firelight dimmed and the image returned to its original color, they realized that two and a half hours had passed without them noticing.

The pill is ready.

At the same time, Wei Changqing's eyes were bloodshot and he was controlling the Six Yang Profound Fire, trying to fuse the medicinal power into one.

During this period, he also successfully refined the essence of the earth and extracted medicinal power from the auxiliary medicines.

However, when the firelight on Bai Ze's side dimmed, and when Fa Xiang reached into the cauldron and took out the pill that had already taken shape, Wei Changqing looked at his medicine cauldron and suddenly gave a bleak smile.

The gap is too big.

The medicinal liquid in the cauldron was still bubbling, with a dark yellow hue.

His medicinal properties were not fully refined, and there are still many impurities present.

Just by looking at the appearance of Bai Ze's pills, you can tell who will win.

Even if Wei Changqing succeeds in refining it, he will absolutely not be able to defeat Bai Ze.

So, should we continue practicing?
Then, in the next round, will we refine fourth-grade pills?
As soon as this thought arose, dark yellow smoke rose from the medicine cauldron, and most of the medicinal liquid was evaporated.

Wei Changqing was distracted, and he failed in this round of alchemy.

As the evaporating medicinal vapors rose, Wei Changqing seemed to see an invisible wave sweeping over him, engulfing him.

"It seems the outcome is already decided."

Bai Ze took the pill handed to him by Fa Xiang, slowly walked to the testing instrument, and put the pill into it.

"The Earthly Fiend Pill, a fifth-grade elixir, is of superior quality."

It's still top-notch.

Upon hearing this voice, Wei Changqing swayed and almost fell over.

"I······"

He looked at Bai Ze in disbelief. Bai Ze's hair was disheveled, his eyes were bloodshot, sweat was streaming down his face, and he smelled of smoke. He was completely different from the elegant and composed man he was before the battle.

"I actually lost..."

“Wei Changqing can already be called a genius in alchemy. His position as president of the Alchemy Society is well-deserved, but—” The president of the Hundred Herbs Society looked at this scene and shook his head and sighed, “There are geniuses above geniuses.”

His eyes were fixed on Bai Ze, as if he were looking at a monster.

"On the very first day of school, we took down Danxia Tower," Sima Ming said, waving his feather fan again, his voice ethereal. "Yujing Martial Arts University is about to undergo a dramatic change."

Yun Shu is already a junior, and by early September she will be a senior.

His time as a student is running out, and Bai Ze doesn't have much time left to completely crush him.

If we wait until Yun Shu graduates, even if he stays at the school, it will be difficult to suppress him.

It's only a year, is it possible for Bai Ze to suppress Yun Shu?
Based on the current situation, it is possible.

As for the surrounding crowd, they were now in complete chaos.

Some exclaimed in surprise, some were delighted, and many more couldn't believe it.

But no matter how noisy it gets, disbelief won't affect the outcome.

"Bai Ze wins."

The disciplinary committee member announced, "He will become the president of the Alchemy Society and take over the Danxia Tower."

With the student union's disciplinary committee members as witnesses, and teachers and professors observing both overtly and covertly, the outcome of this competition cannot be changed.

"Haha, congratulations, President Bai."

Xu Kaicheng was the first to step forward and congratulate him.

The muscular club president, dressed in shorts and a t-shirt and exuding a fierce aura, was completely different from his previous casual demeanor. He clasped his hands in a fist salute to Bai Ze and said, "President Bai, I hope you will take good care of me in the future."

"Congratulations, congratulations," Bai Ze said with a smile. "I promised to give Senior Xu double the supply of pills, and I will never break my word."

Even though he's already the club president, he still calls everyone "senior," showing such respect for his senior.

Anyway, Xu Kaicheng was satisfied with what he heard.

As for what you said about Bai Ze almost knocking Wei Changqing to the ground before?

Only through comparison can he show that he respects me, Xu Kaicheng.

"No problem, the Muscle Club will be President Bai's staunch ally next semester." Xu Kaicheng patted his chest and gave his assurance.

Sima Ming stepped forward, beaming, and said warmly, "Congratulations, President Bai. I thought President Bai wanted to find the Astronomy Club, but I didn't expect President Bai to cut off Yun Shu's arm directly."

Upon hearing this, Bai Ze also looked at Sima Ming.

Then, he smiled slightly and said, "Actually, at first, I did want to approach the Astronomy Club, but the Alchemy Club was easier to win over. Picking the softest persimmon is always the right thing to do."

Sima Ming's eyebrows twitched slightly, understanding Bai Ze's meaning.

If it weren't for the Alchemy Society, Bai Ze would have taken over the Astronomy Society.

Sima Ming wanted to test whether Bai Ze wanted to take over the Astronomy Society by leveraging Mu Yaoguang's influence, and Bai Ze responded directly.

This frank and arrogant reply caused Sima Ming to momentarily quicken his movements as he waved his feather fan.

"If President Bai is willing to visit the Astronomy Club, I, as his senior, will welcome you warmly." Sima Ming's expression remained warm, as if he was not afraid of Bai Ze's arrival at all.

Bai Ze was indeed formidable, but Sima Ming's sword was no less effective.

If you want the Astronomy Club to obey you, fine, then defeat me, Sima Ming, in the Astronomy Club's domain.

Intelligent people can only obey those who are even more intelligent.

"Senior is really enthusiastic, just like Senior Wei was before."

Bai Ze smiled gently and said, "Let's do it another day. I will definitely visit the Astronomy Club another day, after I take over the Alchemy Club. It's getting late, the wind is picking up, and it might rain. Senior, you should go back as soon as possible."

After saying that, Bai Ze walked towards Danxia Tower.

Sima Ming and Xu Kaicheng were left standing there, looking puzzled.

"It's so hot, there's hardly any wind."

Xu Kaicheng looked at the still steaming medicine cauldron and said, "By the way, the super freshman's major hasn't been decided yet, right? Do you think he'll go into the medical department or your Yi Jing department? Judging from the way he was talking just now, he has a very charlatan-like air about him. Maybe I should try my best to get him into our alchemy system—"

As they were talking, Xu Kaicheng looked surprised.

got windy.

A gentle breeze arrived abruptly, like a sudden gust of wind flying across a mountain peak, without any warning.

The breeze carried away the lingering heat and brought natural coolness.

Sima Ming slowly stopped waving his feather fan, and his warm expression gradually disappeared.

A breeze picked up, but as the president of the astronomy club, he had no idea that this gentle breeze was coming.

(End of this chapter)