"This Lin Xuan... it seems he has some skill. Who knows what he'll do next. Hmph!"
"I don't believe he can keep winning. The real test is just beginning!"
...
The Elders were quite displeased with Lin Xuan's performance, and even more disappointed in Long Bin and Long Fan. They had expected their disciples to put Lin Xuan in his place, but instead, they were the ones who had been bested.
Before long, the competition grounds were prepared. Rows of Tripod Furnaces stood before the crowd, leading everyone to guess that this round would be Alchemy. However, most Alchemy Masters had their own personal Tripod Furnaces. Using an unfamiliar one could throw them off their game and cause them to underperform.
But anyone who couldn't overcome such a small hurdle couldn't be considered a good Alchemy Master.
