From Alchemy Apprentice to All-Powerful God King

"Matthew, you've made a mistake, haven't you?"

"Yeah, this self-destructing bug looks a bit different from the ones we usually see."

When Matthew unveiled his swarm of exploding bugs, everyone in the audience was completely dumbfounded.

Logically speaking, given the high level of alchemy skills Matthew had previously demonstrated, it was impossible for him to fail at even the simplest self-destructing bug.

Looking at the familiar yet unfamiliar demonic insect on the alchemy platform, they couldn't be sure if it was a self-destructing insect.

"He's definitely a half-baked expert; he probably succeeded by luck before."

Wright also curled his lips, believing that Matthew had failed in his attempt to refine the item, and made a sarcastic remark.

You should know that all demonic insects are generally uniform in appearance. Even if there are some differences, they won't be too much. But Matthew's self-destructing insect is completely different.

"Hehe, let's try it and see." Matthew maintained a confident expression.

Watching this scene, Wright felt uneasy for some reason. His self-destructing bug was clearly more perfect, so why could he still maintain his confidence?

Amidst these doubts, Wright and Matthew simultaneously activated the magical insects and threw them into the experimental area specially prepared for them by the gambling den.

The next moment, two explosions rang out simultaneously.

"It really is a self-destructing bug!"

Seeing Matthew's demonic insects successfully detonate, all the ability users who had bet on him breathed a sigh of relief.

However, it's not over yet.

Matthew's self-destructing bug exploded again after the first explosion, with seven or eight explosions in succession.

And each attack is no less powerful than the last.

"What's going on?"

"Why did Matthew's self-destruct bug explode so many times? Could it be that he also improved it and developed a new self-destruct bug?!"

After the smoke cleared, everyone gathered around to check the situation.

The two explosions occurred at different locations, but their destructive power was vastly different.

Wright's exploding bug only exploded once, and although the range and effect were quite good, after seeing Matthew's exploding bug, the outcome was already clear.

Half of the arena was blown to pieces.

This attack was comparable to a full-force strike from a first-tier ability user.

Wright watched this scene and refused to believe it. Even from the moment the demonic insect was created by Ma Xiu until it exploded, it had been in everyone's sight the whole time, and there was no chance or means to switch it out.

"Yeah, how could a self-destructing bug possibly have such an effect?" The ability user next to him chimed in.

Matthew, however, didn't seem to care and shrugged as he spoke.

"Because this is an upgraded version of the self-destructing bug, a swarm bug."

Upon hearing this, everyone looked at him with great surprise.

Improving the magic insect and upgrading are two completely different things.

Improvements can be made in terms of form or function to achieve a better outcome.

Upgradable means that both the abilities and effects of the demonic insects must completely surpass the former.

Clearly, the self-destructing bugs created by Ma Xiuxiu perfectly fit this description.

"I don't believe you! You must have just guessed! You only succeeded because of luck." Wright still couldn't believe he had lost and immediately questioned, "Let's have another round. If you can succeed again, I'll become your apprentice!"

As Wright finished speaking, the audience realized that things were getting even more interesting.

At this point, everyone who had bet on Matthew or Wright had their coins ready, prepared to watch the match again.

Matthew was taken aback for a moment when he heard this, but then a smile appeared on his face.

He was just worried about not being able to sell his swarm of barrage bugs when someone came to him to beat him up – what a golden opportunity!

"Sure, but I don't take on apprentices."

"You! Stop talking nonsense! Come on!"

Wright had never seen anyone with such thick skin, so he could only suppress his anger and begin the refining process.

This time, he will refine his most skilled magical insects to wash away the shame Matthew has brought him.

As for Matthew, he remained unhurried, taking out the materials to refine the swarm of exploding insects, as if the archmage opposite him was not worth his attention at all.

The more he acted this way, the more uncomfortable Wright became, and the more flustered his movements became.

At a crucial moment, Matthew seized the opportunity and used the power of the label on Wright, making him increasingly agitated and causing him to accidentally pour out the entire bottle of magic potion.

"Damn it! How could I make such a basic mistake!"

Realizing his mistake, Wright tried to fix it, but he grabbed the wrong materials and set the entire alchemy table on fire.

An explosion rang out.

Wright has blown up the stage.

Meanwhile, Matthew's second swarm of exploding bugs was successfully crafted.

Wright, his face covered in soot, knew he had lost, and lost completely. He couldn't understand why he had made a series of mistakes at the end.

What's even more incomprehensible is who Matthew is on the other side, that he actually managed to create a second upgraded version of the self-destructing bug.

"You lost."

When Matthew threw out the second swarm of exploding bugs, and the explosions rang out in succession, there was no need to announce the winner on the alchemy arena.

After finishing three consecutive matches, Matthew went to the casino for a short rest.

In one morning, with his own bets on himself and the share of the winnings, the gold coins had once again reached three hundred.

Unfortunately, too many people bet on him later on, which caused the odds to drop.

Fortunately, thanks to these two demonstrations today, news of the swarming insects has spread like wildfire throughout Moor City.

At this moment, a large number of people with special abilities were already waiting outside the gambling den, wanting to make a deal with Matthew.

The swarm of exploding bugs is far more effective than the exploding bugs, and the cost is about the same. Both are high-risk, high-reward abilities, so they have no reason not to buy them.

Meanwhile, Luca stood with Noah in front of the door, keeping accounts one by one.

Write down the names and quantities of the ability users who want to buy the magical insects, and pick them up a week later.

Inside the gambling den, Russell also rushed over after hearing the news.

Upon entering the room, he saw Matthew refining demonic insects and immediately dared not breathe, while ordering all his men to retreat.

This new formula is a secret; even if adults show it to them, they cannot see it.

This is definitely a test of his loyalty!

"You lot, all of you go outside and keep watch!"

In most people's minds, alchemists and mages who can develop new formulas are all geniuses.

This further confirmed his inner thoughts that Matthew must be an adult of the Imperial Knights.

"What's wrong?"

Matthew asked without even looking up after Russell entered the room.

In front of these people, one must maintain an attitude of superiority, otherwise one will be suspected instead.

Upon seeing this, Russell quickly stepped forward and bowed respectfully.

"My lord, congratulations on establishing a sales channel in Moor City. The Moor Merchant Guild and several other forces have just approached me, wanting to discuss the matter of the swarm of exploding insects with you."