Chapter 801: Actually, I'm Just an Alchemist

"Such a strong physical body, actually using bare hands to clash with a profound artifact!"

"Is this guy even human? His comprehension of artistic conception is so high, and his physical body is this powerful too—simply monstrous!"

"Ye Yuan seems to have refined the bloodline of the dragon clan, which is why his physical body is so strong! Not only does he have incredible insight, but his fortune is also enviable!"

Zhang Tianyi's sword was also a profound artifact; there was no need to elaborate on the sharpness of profound artifacts.

Ye Yuan actually used his fist to deflect Zhang Tianyi's longsword, showing just how strong his physical body was.

What surprised Zhang Tianyi was not Ye Yuan's powerful physical body, but the fact that Ye Yuan could counterattack!

"So you're a soul martial artist, no wonder," Ye Yuan said indifferently.

Zhang Tianyi's expression changed; he hadn't expected Ye Yuan to reveal his identity so directly.

Even in the Divine Realm, soul martial artists were extremely rare. After all, cultivating both martial arts and soul arts simultaneously consumed a great deal of energy, making it not worth the effort.

Someone like Zhang Tianyi, who had achieved such cultivation at a young age, was indeed an extremely rare genius.

"Soul martial artist! Zhang Tianyi is actually a soul martial artist! No wonder his attacks are so bizarre and hard to defend against!" someone in the audience exclaimed.

The attack methods of soul martial artists were extremely peculiar, making them difficult for ordinary people to guard against.

And Zhang Tianyi's soul attack method was of the type that wore down stone drop by drop; one or two times couldn't be felt at all, making it even harder to defend.

That was why the martial artists who had fought Zhang Tianyi before had all lost inexplicably.

"Hmph! Even if you know I'm a soul martial artist, so what? In the end, you'll still lose!" Zhang Tianyi's face darkened as he charged forward again.

Ye Yuan smiled faintly and once again advanced with his sword, engaging Zhang Tianyi in a tangled battle!

Zhang Tianyi was overjoyed at this; he had been afraid that Ye Yuan would play hide-and-seek with him, avoiding a direct confrontation and waiting for an opportunity to unleash a big move.

He still vividly remembered the martial technique Ye Yuan had used against Nalan Chu that day. Once Ye Yuan had the chance to use that move, he would surely lose.

Now, Ye Yuan was continuing to fight at close quarters—wasn't that just asking for death?

However, the moment their swords clashed, Zhang Tianyi suddenly felt his soul tremble, and he was momentarily dazed!

But Zhang Tianyi was worthy of being a soul martial artist; he reacted almost instantly, quickly jumping back to avoid Ye Yuan's next attack.

"You're also a soul martial artist! This... this is impossible!" Zhang Tianyi exclaimed in shock.

"What! Ye Yuan is also a soul martial artist? This... how is this possible?"

"Are you kidding me? Fifth-level supreme true intent, a physical body comparable to a profound artifact, and also a soul martial artist—does such a freak really exist in this world?"

"Soul martial artists are extremely rare, and now two appear at once. What is going on?"

Zhang Tianyi's exclamation immediately caused an uproar.

None of them had expected that Ye Yuan not only had extraordinary insight but was also a legendary soul martial artist!

Coupled with his monstrous physical body, such a person was simply invincible!

No wonder Ye Yuan fought across levels as easily as eating and drinking; who could be more freakish than him?

"Soul martial artist? Hmm... Actually, I'm just an alchemist," Ye Yuan said indifferently.

"Haha, this kid really knows how to infuriate people, but you can't do anything about him, because he really is just an alchemist," Pei Wenqiang laughed loudly from below the stage.

In fact, before this competition, Pei Wenqiang only knew that Ye Yuan was a very powerful alchemist; he had no idea that he was also a martial artist.

Who could have imagined that Ye Yuan not only had a high level of attainment in the soul but also had such astonishing achievements in the martial path?

When Ye Yuan said this, Pei Wenqiang felt it most deeply.

"An... alchemist?" Zhang Tianyi was speechless.

Since when did alchemists have such formidable combat power?

Just from that one move, Zhang Tianyi could tell that Ye Yuan's spiritual attainment was even above his own!

This guy was simply impregnable!

How could one defeat such an opponent?

"That's right, I run a pharmacy in Gufeng City. If you need any pills, you can come to me," Ye Yuan said with a smile.

"...I, I concede!" Zhang Tianyi said with great reluctance.

But faced with a freak like Ye Yuan, what else could he do but concede?

Unable to match him in spiritual attacks or martial arts, Zhang Tianyi had no choice but to admit defeat.

"Haha, who would have thought! Who would have thought that someone from my Gufeng City would win the championship!" Pei Wenqiang was overjoyed.

He had only given Ye Yuan this spot to repay his life-saving grace, never expecting Ye Yuan to bring back first place.

When he first heard Ye Yuan say he wanted to win first place, he had even scolded him, but then Ye Yuan eliminated Nalan Chu and Zhang Tianyi, securing the top spot.

What immense glory this was!

Returning a favor with a greater one, the 'plum' Ye Yuan gave him was far too generous.

Yang Sen was also beaming; Ye Yuan's victory naturally brought him great honor.

...

That evening, in the holy temple, Grand Elder Shen Qin was enthusiastically explaining the afternoon's competition to Tu You.

As he spoke, Shen Qin did not stint on his praise for Ye Yuan.

A genius like Ye Yuan would be highly sought after in any holy land, let alone in a declining one like the Red Cloud Holy Land.

Tu You's face remained quite calm, as if he had long known of Ye Yuan's extraordinary nature.

After Shen Qin finished speaking, Tu You asked, "Is this Ye Yuan really just an ascender from the lower realm?"

"Absolutely true! I have personally investigated and asked others to inquire with the Pei family. This Ye Yuan is indeed an ascender, and he is no more than twenty years old! A genius like this would be highly sought after even in third- or fourth-rank holy lands. Moreover, he is also a very powerful alchemist!" Shen Qin said excitedly.

At the most difficult time for the Red Cloud Holy Land, the appearance of such a peerless genius was certainly uplifting.

Tu You's eyes flickered, as if he was thinking about something.

Many were delighted that Ye Yuan had defeated Zhang Tianyi, but Ye Yuan himself did not care at all.

To him, this kind of victory was utterly meaningless.

If it weren't for entering the Red Cloud Valley, he wouldn't have bothered to participate in such a boring selection competition.

Late at night, as usual, Ye Yuan was still contemplating the golden characters.

Through these days of contemplation, Ye Yuan's divine soul continued to grow. Over more than ten days, his divine soul had increased by a full forty percent!

Such an increase was terrifying.

Ye Yuan wondered if, by continuing to contemplate like this, he could reach the level of a Pill Grandmaster without undergoing the Soul Tribulation.

Suddenly, Ye Yuan's mind stirred, and he emerged from the Haotian Tower.

Ye Yuan had set up a formation at his residence, and just now, the formation had been triggered.

Sensing something, Ye Yuan immediately revealed himself.