Chapter 806: 806

“Do you know what you are saying?”

None of those from the Elixir Divine Valley was happy . Jiang Chen had just announced he would challenge the ten people from the Elixir Fire Union, including them, alone .

Although they did not know how Jiang Chen had managed to refine a holy level Retaining Youth Elixir, as alchemists, they all knew it depended a lot on luck . Besides, since Jiang Chen did not use any technique, they did not know how good he was at all .

They were afraid of Chen Xi, but it did not mean they could stand such shame .

“It’s a deal!” The pretty woman from the Elixir Fire Union said immediately . She had never wanted to quit the competition . Seeing Jiang Chen make things more difficult for himself, she was quite delighted .

Those from the Elixir Association hesitated . Jiang Chen had disclosed the secret of those from the Elixir Divine Valley so that they did not have to give the Elixir Fire Union their techniques . However, Jiang Chen’s offer also pushed them into a dangerous situation .

All of a sudden, those from the Elixir Fire Union whispered into the pretty woman’s ear . The pretty woman, who had been very confident, hesitated . Jiang Chen changed the rules . Maybe he had some skill that he had not shown yet .

“Say yes!” Those from the Elixir Divine Valley were irritated when they saw the Elixir Fire Union hesitating .

“Elixir Association, what do you think?” The pretty woman knew what she was facing was a big gamble . If she did not agree, this day’s hard work would be wasted . That was why she did not air her opinion immediately . She preferred to know what the Elixir Association thought first .

Those from the Elixir Association all looked toward Elder Zhuge, waiting for his instruction .

“That’s too risky,” Yan Ruyu said in a low voice .

Although she had seen Jiang Chen’s performance with her own eyes, she still could not believe he could achieve what he had claimed .

“Jiang Chen, are you sure about this?” Elder Zhuge could not make the decision . The risk was not worth taking if it was only to save face . However, Jiang Chen had made the offer without consulting him first, which put him in a tough spot . Elder Zhuge realized something as soon as he asked the question . He thought to himself, Jiang Chen isn’t a reckless guy . He said it without consulting me because he didn’t want to be stopped .

“Elder, trust me . ” Jiang Chen’s answer was as expected .

“Then it’s okay for the Elixir Association,” Elder Zhuge said .

The crowd was shocked . They thought the Elixir Association very daring for having agreed to such a risky plan .

Then it was the Elixir Fire Union’s turn to air their opinions .

The pretty woman’s demeanor kept changing . Sizing Jiang Chen up, she was trying to figure him out through his handsome face . However, she was disappointed .

“No problem . ” Gnashing her teeth, the pretty woman agreed . She did not have any choice .

“Jiang Chen . ” At this moment, Chen Xi could not help but step forward . She was shooting him a warning glance . She was the one who had arranged the tests . She apparently knew it was impossible for Jiang Chen to complete the next two rounds alone . However, as the host, she could not say anything to remind him .

“No problem! We agree . ” Detecting something from Chen Xi’s face, the pretty woman repeated immediately . Afraid there would be another change, she said, “I hope the Elixir Association won’t give us another excuse!”

By then Jiang Chen could not regret his decision anymore . Looking at Chen Xi, he slightly shook his head . “Okay . Let’s start then . ”

Chen Xi sighed to herself . Then, walking back to the fire pits on the square, she sprinkled something with her fair hand . People saw sparkling dots like stars falling into the fire pits .

The Elixir Fire Union and the Elixir Association were both confused . They had no idea what the test was about yet . However, Jiang Chen already knew what those stars were . And he realized Chen Xi had tried to warn him out of good intentions . In the second test, it would even be strenuous to finish one person’s task . Not to mention that he would have to deal with the ten people from the Elixir Fire Union, which meant ten people’s work .

Fortunately, he was the Elixir Saint . In this life, he could control fire on his own, because of which he was fearless .

“The second test is called Growing Lotuses in Fire . ”

“I’ve put the dregs of the Holy Lotus Elixirs into the fire pits . When the fire is on, you should turn the dregs into holy lotuses before the fire goes out . ”

Chen Xi looked toward Jiang Chen with guilt and pity after introducing the second round .

However, those from the Elixir Divine Valley were quite excited about the news . They were beaming . The Holy Lotus Elixir was very famous in the Seventh Realm . Great alchemists used its dregs frequently to train their apprentices .

Different from subduing the little fiery burning man, growing lotus in fire is more difficult and more complicated . They would have to do a delicate job in the burning fire to control the dregs, which were even smaller than pieces of sand . And this was the most basic thing . It was much more difficult to turn the dregs into lotuses .

“Ha, ha, ha . ”

Even those who had heard Growing Lotus in Fire for the first time in their lives looked shocked . However, the pretty woman could not help but burst out laughing .

The second round would not be like the elixir refinement in the first round, in which there was not a time limit, and the ten furnaces could be left to others to watch . In this round, they would have to finish the test before the fire went out and they would need to be very focused .

Jiang Chen announced he would compete against ten people alone without knowing what the next two rounds were about . This was too bad for him .

“We are doomed . ” Those from the Elixir Association were all downcast . Elder Zhuge also shook his head . He believed Jiang Chen was able to refine ten furnaces of elixirs . However, the second test was beyond his imagination .

Best of three . If they lost this round, there would be no next round .

“Jiang Chen has really gotten himself into trouble this time . ”

“He is too arrogant . He certainly has to pay for it . ”

“I thought he had something with the Elixir Emperor’s descendant and he knew something we didn’t know . That’s why he talked big . But that isn’t the case . ”

People kept talking about it . The Elixir Association’s supporters could not help but shake their heads . They were sure Jiang Chen did not anticipate this either . They could tell from his facial expressions . He looked very concentrated, frowning .

“Jiang Chen, I’m sorry,” Chen Xi said to him through holy awareness . She felt really guilty about what she was putting him through . To host this competition, what mattered to her was fairness . That was why she had not told Jiang Chen anything .

Jiang Chen smiled at her, meaning it was not her fault .

“He can still smile!”

Those from the Elixir Fire Union kept smiling coldly . Even the morons knew the huge advantage they had .

“The Three Middle Realms isn’t a place for you to do whatever you want . This place connects the Three Lower Realms and the Three Upper Realms . It’s packed with talented people . You’ve reached your limit . ”

As an onlooker, Ning Haotian was the least surprised person there when Jiang Chen had offered to compete with ten people alone . He smiled coldly at what Jiang Chen was facing at the moment .

No one knew what kind of achievements he had gotten during this time . He had not participated in any competition yet, but he was already arrogant enough to look down on Jiang Chen, who was standing in the limelight .

“Alchemists, let’s start . ” Those from the Elixir Divine Valley yelled . They came up to their fire pits respectively .

It was a strong contrast that Jiang Chen was facing ten fire pits alone .

Chen Xi threw him another glance . Showing a sad face, she pinched her palm .

Instantly, hot waves tumbled into the 20 fire pits specially built for this day’s competition . Then the fire surged . Three meters high, it was releasing non-stop energy .

On closer inspection, people could see star light sparkling in the fire pillars, like some fairies were dancing in the fire, and there were so many of them .

The ten people from the Elixir Fire Union stepped forward . They were trying their best to get a lotus from the fire .

“Ha, ha . ”

And Jiang Chen was facing ten fire pillars alone . He looked as if he did not know where to start . It was so hilarious that people could not help but laugh .

“This is embarrassing . He has talked too big . ”

“He tried to pretend how capable he was, but now all of his shortcomings are being revealed . ”

“He deserves it!”