The Day of the Alchemy Grand Ceremony!
The grandest alchemy event in the Ancient Universe, held once every ten thousand years, would begin on this day.
Nearly all the top alchemists of the entire Ancient Universe would appear here. Streaks of light flashed across the sky as Great Powers from All Heavens also gathered, eventually appearing on a magnificent square at the center of the Emperor City.
Countless alchemists gathered here. Among them, there were as many as thirty-eight Alchemy Masters and nine Alchemy Grandmasters, including participants from outside and from the Dan Emperor Clan.
Naturally, there were also over three hundred seventh-level alchemists below the rank of Alchemy Master. Most of these were from the younger generation.
Apart from the alchemy experts about to participate in the grand competition, countless other powerful figures had gathered. Among them were the various powerhouses from the Alchemy Realm, as well as numerous experts from all corners of the cosmic starry sky. Countless powerful beings converged here, creating a scene of bustling excitement and unparalleled prosperity.
Essentially, the attention of the entire universe was focused on this Alchemy Grand Ceremony.
The Alchemy Grand Ceremony was mainly divided into two alchemy competitions: one for the younger generation of alchemists, and another, higher-standard competition for the older generation of masters.
Compared to the former, the latter carried more weight.
Or, to some extent, the latter was the most anticipated competition of the Alchemy Grand Ceremony, the final competition, where the ultimate Alchemy Emperor inheritance would be bestowed upon the champion.
Naturally, even in the younger generation's alchemy competition, the final champion would receive generous rewards. Moreover, the top three would qualify to participate in the final competition, competing in alchemy against the older generation's Alchemy Masters and Grandmasters for the ultimate champion's portion of the Alchemy Emperor inheritance.
The first to take place was naturally the younger generation's alchemy trial competition. The square was vast, gathering over three hundred young alchemists, including Ye Chen.
Among them were young prodigies from the Dan Emperor Clan like Dan Xian, each an exceptionally outstanding alchemist.
As for Dan Yang, despite being equally young, he had already reached the level of an eighth-level alchemist early on, thus qualifying to compete in the alchemy competition alongside those accomplished older generation alchemists.
Even the older generation alchemists did not refuse. Although they had more seniority, they also valued attainment in the Dao of Alchemy. Clearly, as the young leader of this generation of the Dan Emperor Clan, Dan Yang already possessed such qualifications.
However, the alchemy competition would not begin immediately. Instead, all participants in the trial competition needed to enter another realm to gather herbs. The herbs gathered there would be the materials needed for the upcoming alchemy competition.
At this moment, the Imperial Clan Great Power Dan Xu appeared. He spoke in a clear, thunderous voice that resounded throughout the heavens and earth: "As the host of the grandest alchemy event held once every ten thousand years—the Alchemy Grand Ceremony—my Dan Emperor Clan is honored to have alchemy experts from all corners of the universe, and even from various Ancient Universes of the Chaos Sea, participate."
"As in the past, the Alchemy Grand Ceremony is divided into two parts: one is the alchemy competition for the younger generation, and the other is the ultimate master-level, even grandmaster-level, final competition."
"If one can become champion in the second, final competition, they will receive an unparalleled reward."
"Perhaps many have already heard some news. I can also clearly inform everyone here that my Dan Emperor Clan has decided to offer a portion of the inheritance of our clan's ancient founding Emperor as the reward for the Alchemy Grand Ceremony champion. This involves both the Dao of Alchemy and the Dao of Cultivation."
Upon hearing this, almost everyone's eyes grew hot with desire. Even those Alchemy Masters and Grandmasters with the calmest dispositions could not remain composed.
Although it had long been rumored that the final champion's reward of the Alchemy Grand Ceremony pointed to the Alchemy Emperor inheritance, rumors were just rumors. Now, with confirmation from a Dan Emperor Clan Great Power, it became real.
Then, Dan Xu faced the over three hundred young alchemists on the square, including Ye Chen, and spoke clearly: "Esteemed guests, you are all the most outstanding alchemy prodigies of this Ancient Universe, and even of various Ancient Universes. The Alchemy Grand Ceremony is the alchemy competition with the strictest rules and the greatest weight. Once you stand out from among them, the top three will qualify to participate in the regular alchemy trial competition alongside the Alchemy Masters and even Grandmasters renowned throughout the universe. I believe this is your greatest honor. But all of this is not limited to just that."
"Similarly, if you compete and obtain the final championship, you will receive a portion of the inheritance of my Dan Emperor Clan's ancestor—the Alchemy Emperor—pertaining to both alchemy and cultivation."
"Naturally, as the largest and grandest alchemy competition, the path to the championship of the Alchemy Grand Ceremony requires overcoming numerous obstacles."
"Therefore, I hope all the young alchemists present can bring forth your strongest abilities to compete for this glory."
As his words fell, thunderous applause shook the heavens!
The Imperial Clan Great Power Dan Xu smiled faintly, flicked his sleeve, and in an instant, space tore apart. Many light spheres appeared between heaven and earth, each containing a scroll of an alchemy recipe, shimmering with different colors.
Moreover, spatial forces rippled across the square, and a majestic Ancient Gate appeared, merging with heaven and earth. The moment it opened, an ancient and vicissitudinous aura slowly began to permeate the air.
Dan Xu's voice was heard: "There are three hundred light spheres here in total. Each light sphere represents a scroll of an alchemy recipe. The esteemed alchemy prodigies present can compete for the recipe you prefer. Afterwards, you will enter this Ancient Gate, which leads to an ancient realm of my Dan Emperor Clan. Inside, there are numerous precious Heaven and Earth Treasures, including ten-thousand-year medicinal treasures and medicinal spirits, all provided for refining pills. After obtaining your recipes, you can search for the required medicinal ingredients according to the annotations on your respective recipes."
"However, there is one point I must remind everyone: although the Alchemy Ruins contain numerous Heaven and Earth Treasures, the quantity of each type is not large. Some recipes even share some of the same ingredients, requiring everyone to strive and compete for them. Without further delay, esteemed guests, please begin the competition."
As his words fell, the over three hundred alchemy prodigies originally on the ground immediately shot into the sky.
Led especially by Dan Xian, he was the first to snatch a light sphere, obtaining the alchemy recipe inside. He briefly probed it with his Spiritual Sense and received a piece of information: "Heaven-grade pill, seventh-rank low-grade!"
Dan Xian's expression darkened slightly, then he immediately discarded this light sphere. Clearly, he looked down on a seventh-rank low-grade recipe.
Moreover, he understood that to compete for the top three, or even to win the championship of the younger generation's alchemy competition, one needed at least a seventh-rank high-grade recipe; otherwise, there was simply no qualification.
At the same time, the other young alchemists all shot into the sky, competing for the recipes they needed. Ye Chen also charged up, directly grabbing a light sphere before him and immediately probing it with his Spiritual Sense!