Chapter 2650: Exploded!

Ye Yuan's entrance immediately aroused great anticipation.

With just a few casual pointers, he had greatly improved the strength of a third-grade celestial pharmacist.

Such methods were simply inconceivable.

Then what about his own strength?

"Three elders, for the sake of fairness, I suggest this round we collectively refine second-grade celestial pills." Jiang Li bowed to Cui Tong and the other two.

Cui Tong and the others exchanged glances and nodded. "That is only proper."

"No need!" At that moment, Ye Yuan spoke up.

Cui Tong frowned. "Second-grade celestial pills and third-grade celestial pills are incomparable. Even if you can refine the Imperial Sovereign Pill, it is far inferior to the pills they refine. In that case, how can you compare with them?"

Although the second-grade Imperial Sovereign Pill had efficacy comparable to third-grade celestial pills, that did not mean it could match all third-grade celestial pills.

Otherwise, third-grade celestial pills would not be called third-grade celestial pills.

Ye Yuan said calmly, "I will refine my second-grade celestial pill, and they will refine their third-grade celestial pills. If you think my celestial pill cannot match theirs, then judge me as losing."

"Heh, what an arrogant brat!"

"What do you think you're refining, daring to look down on us like this!"

"A mere second-grade celestial pharmacist, insufferably arrogant! I want to see what you're capable of!"

...

The celestial pharmacists from the other cities immediately bristled.

Ye Yuan's attitude clearly showed he didn't take them seriously!

Cui Tong's frown deepened. He really couldn't imagine what gave Ye Yuan such arrogance.

Could it be that the second-grade celestial pill he refined was different?

"Very well, since you insist, let it be as you say. May I ask, what kind of second-grade celestial pill do you intend to refine?" Cui Tong said.

"A second-grade Foundation Establishment Celestial Pill!" Ye Yuan remained as calm as ever.

Once again, everyone bristled.

"What the hell? A second-grade Foundation Establishment Celestial Pill competing against a third-grade celestial pill of difficulty close to the Imperial Sovereign Pill? Is this kid out of his mind?"

"Ha! Haha! I've lived long enough to see everything! This is the first time I've seen such a badass second-grade celestial pharmacist!"

"Not only that? If I'm not mistaken, Master Jiang Li is probably going to refine a third-grade Imperial Sovereign Pill! Even if Master Jiang Li only produces a third or fourth grade, it's still incomparable to a Foundation Establishment Celestial Pill, right?"

...

The other eight, including Jiang Li, had faces as black as a pot bottom.

Was this kid here to mess with them?

Even Cui Tong was stunned.

"A second-grade Foundation Establishment Celestial Pill? Young friend Ye, are you joking? Are you toying with us?" Cui Tong said with slight anger.

"Whether I'm toying with you will be clear once the refining is complete. Isn't it too hasty to say that now?" Ye Yuan smiled.

Cui Tong frowned deeply and said solemnly, "Fine, then I'll wait and see! But I'll say this upfront: if you are indeed toying with us old fellows, we won't let you off easy!"

"As you wish," Ye Yuan said calmly.

Amidst a sea of doubt, this round of pill dueling began.

Su Yi, Ge Ling, and the others were already stunned speechless.

They had thought Ye Yuan had some trump card.

Who would have guessed he'd pull out a second-grade Foundation Establishment Celestial Pill.

Could this thing win?

They racked their brains but couldn't figure it out.

But as the duel started, everyone's attention was drawn to Ye Yuan.

Cui Tong and the other two narrowed their eyes, their expressions turning serious.

"Such a formidable technique, I can't even see through it!" Cui Tong exclaimed in surprise.

"So this is how a second-grade Foundation Establishment Celestial Pill can be refined? I am truly enlightened!" another judge exclaimed.

Ye Yuan's refining technique was extremely complex and intricate.

But every move carried the charm of the 'Dao,' leaving a lasting impression.

Even the celestial pharmacists present, fools though they might be, could tell that Ye Yuan's skill was extraordinary.

But soon, something even more astonishing happened.

A surge of Dao resonance descended from the heavens!

Boom!

The immense pressure caused everyone's expressions to change.

Jiang Li and the others' refining was immediately disrupted.

Under this Dao resonance, no one could resist it.

Boom!

A burnt smell spread; one celestial pharmacist's pill was ruined.

Boom!

Not long after, another one was ruined.

To be safe, Jiang Li had not refined the Imperial Sovereign Pill.

Against a second-grade Foundation Establishment Celestial Pill, ordinary pills would suffice.

He had also intended to show off his skill, letting Ye Yuan see what a true alchemy genius was.

But now, under the Dao resonance, his soul power was unstable, and he couldn't concentrate.

In a short while, he had made several mistakes, severely affecting the quality of the pill.

The pressure of the Dao resonance grew stronger.

Boom!

Finally, it descended into Ye Yuan's cauldron.

Pill formed!

Soon, Jiang Li also finished refining.

His mood was extremely irritable.

He knew the quality of his pill was definitely poor.

"Kid, you cheated!" Jiang Li pointed at Ye Yuan angrily.

Ye Yuan glanced at him and smiled. "The judges haven't said anything; who are you to point fingers? If this counts as cheating, then show me how you'd do it."

"Enough, Jiang Li. Ye Yuan did not cheat! However, I am very curious now: is what you refined really a second-grade Foundation Establishment Celestial Pill?" Cui Tong said.

Jiang Li gritted his teeth, his face full of indignation.

Ye Yuan said calmly, "Whether it is or not, you'll know when you see it."

With that, Ye Yuan pushed with his palm, and a translucent celestial pill flew before Cui Tong.

A wave of Dao aura instantly spread.

"This... is this really a second-grade Foundation Establishment Celestial Pill?"

"I've never heard of a second-grade Foundation Establishment Celestial Pill being translucent!"

"What an amazing refining technique, unheard of!"

...

Everyone stared at the pill, their faces full of wonder.

Cui Tong examined it for a long time, his eyes almost boring into the pill.

"Have you seen enough? Let me have a look!" another judge urged impatiently.

With their insight, they naturally saw the pill's extraordinary nature and wanted to study it.

In the Southern Heavenly Region, a true-grade pill had never appeared!

Now that it had, it would surely shake the world!

The three looked it over and over but couldn't understand it.

Finally, Cui Tong couldn't resist and placed it on the Cloud Mountain Stone Mother.

Ye Yuan just smiled slightly and did not stop him.

The scale on the Cloud Mountain Stone Mother shot up to full in an instant.

Then, with a 'bang,' it shattered.

Everyone present was greatly shocked!

The Cloud Mountain Stone Mother had actually exploded!

Cui Tong stood up abruptly, looking at Ye Yuan in shock. "Young friend Ye, what grade is this pill? I have never seen a celestial pill that could shatter the Cloud Mountain Stone Mother!"

Ye Yuan smiled slightly. "This pill is a true-grade celestial pill! Above ninth grade is true grade! I wonder if this true-grade celestial pill can compare to their third-grade celestial pills?"