In any competition, the weight of first place is always much higher than the rest of the rankings.
So when the Little Alchemy Pagoda announced the first place, everyone's attention instantly shifted from the Dayan Alchemy Sect to the first place.
"Xiao Chen? Who is it? Does anyone know him?"
"Another stranger!"
"Xiao Chen doesn't know him, but I know about the Meteor Star Sect. It's a small sect located in Wushuang City, not far from the Dan Pagoda, about a day's journey!"
"Yes, yes, I have also heard of this Meteor Star Sect. Its leader was once a quasi-immortal emperor and quite famous, but he failed to break through to the Immortal Emperor. His cultivation fell to the level of the Immortal King, and the Meteor Star Sect also declined!
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"A sect founded by an Immortal King? Damn it, those third-rate forces are not even considered. Why does this Xiao Chen win the first place?"
"I think it's Nangong Yanran, Sima Zuo, and Yang Ning who don't want to reveal their strength in the first round and have reservations!"
"Well, I always think that the championship should be competed by Nangong Sima and Yang. The first round is a knockout round and does not count points, so everyone has reservations. There will be points in the following rounds, and no one will retain their strength. By then, the ranking will be
It’s definitely different!”
"Anyway, if Xiao Chen can get first place in the first round, his strength must be at the top level. Has the Meteor Star Sect found a treasure?"
"Hey, how can it be that simple? Tianluo Palace, Purple Thunder Sect and other big forces are all eyeing this Alchemy Conference. I can guarantee that as soon as the Alchemy Conference is over, someone will immediately poach you!"
"Indeed, how can a mere Meteor Star Sect retain talented people? If Tianluo Palace and Purple Thunder Sect offer some random benefits, Xiao Chen will probably change jobs. After all, a good bird chooses the right tree to roost in!"
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"Mr. Xiao, you really won first place, that's amazing!" Yin Chong looked excited and enthusiastic.
In fact, in his impression, there is some conflict between alchemy and immortality.
Studying alchemy means that your combat power will be much weaker.
On the contrary, if the combat power is too strong, there will be no great achievements in alchemy.
The last time he witnessed Xiao Chen's terrifying fighting power in easily crushing the three Immortal Kings, Yin Chong was thinking that Dan Dao might just be Xiao Chen's assistant.
However, it turns out that Xiao Chen is neck and neck in the Immortal Way and the Alchemy Way.
It’s incredible that he can do two things at once, but he has reached a peak level in both fields that no one else can match.
Shen Danyao was also shocked and speechless for a moment.
There are so many powerful elites in this Alchemy Conference. For those who stand out and reach the top, it is hard to imagine how terrifying their Alchemy attainments will be.
"Mr. Xiao, Danyao was blind to Mount Tai in the past, please forgive me!" Shen Danyao apologized to Xiao Chen, feeling ashamed in her heart.
In fact, she has never thought highly of Xiao Chen and only respected Xiao Chen because of the relationship between Shen Taiyang and Yin Chong.
But it wasn't until this moment that she realized how wrong she was.
It’s not unreasonable for grandpa to condescend to please Xiao Chen like this!
"I know what you are thinking, but you didn't offend me, so there is no need to apologize!" Xiao Chen shook his head, "Besides, I said before that the results in the first round are for reference only, so don't take it too seriously!"
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"Who is this Xiao Chen?"
On the Dan Pagoda, several elders also diverted their attention from the Dan Demon incident and began to study Xiao Chen, who ranked first.
This name is very unfamiliar to them.
"It's okay, okay, I didn't let anything slip in the first round, and I didn't deliberately keep a low profile!" Shen Taiyang was certainly relieved.
After all, he made a bet on Xiao Chen.
Although he was convinced that Xiao Chen's alchemy attainments were unparalleled, he would cry to death if Xiao Chen deliberately sacrificed himself to preserve his strength in the first round and was taken first place by someone else.
Fortunately, Xiao Chen did not disappoint him and easily won the first place.
"Second brother, have you known this Xiao Chen for a long time?" the third elder asked coldly.
Shen Taiyang was so excited that he quickly pretended to be stupid and said, "I don't know you?"
"Still pretending?" the third elder snorted, "You don't know him, how can you dare to bet that he can take first place?"
"Hey, Third Brother, you have to understand that our bet was made before. How could I know who would be the first at that time? I can only say that it happened to be him!" Shen Taiyang refused to admit it.
"Humph, if you believe it, you will be a ghost!" The third elder didn't believe it at all.
"There's nothing you can do if you don't believe it!" Shen Taiyang said proudly, "Anyway, I didn't commit any foul. Xiao Chen is also a contestant. Can't I suppress him?"
When Nangong Yanran heard this, she looked confused and said: "Second Elder, Third Elder, you...are you gambling?"
"Ahem..." Shen Taiyang and the third elder both coughed, obviously a little embarrassed.
Soon, the third elder had another idea and said: "Yanran, we are just having fun and betting on who will be the final champion. Needless to say, the fourth and fifth elders and I definitely believe that you can win the championship, but the second elder actually rebelled and dominated others. Winning first place, are you angry or not?"
Nangong Yanran was startled when she heard this and looked at Shen Taiyang.
"Damn it, Third Brother, don't sow discord!" Shen Taiyang said angrily.
"What are you talking about sowing discord? Am I wrong?" the third elder snorted.
"Second Elder, is Xiao Chen the number one you beat?" Nangong Yanran asked unexpectedly.
Although Xiao Chen won first place in the first round, her attention was still on Sima Zuo of Shendu, Dan Qiuyang of Dan Demon and Yang Ning of Tiandan Pavilion.
However, Shen Taiyang's actions forced her to start paying attention to Xiao Chen, whom she had never heard of before.
"Yanran, don't be unhappy. In fact, I just happened to suppress Xiao Chen!" Shen Taiyang explained guiltily, "And although you accepted the inheritance, you won't be able to fully digest it for a while. What if...I am Just in case, if you really lose in the end, it’s not a big deal!”
"Second brother, what are you saying to be dejected now? If Yanran loses, won't it mean that the gods will trample on the dignity of our Danta?" the third elder said angrily.
"I didn't say that even gods can win. Why are you excited?" Shen Taiyang retorted, "Yanran will lose, and gods will lose too!"
"Second brother, do you really have such confidence in that Xiao Chen?" The elder was silent for a long time and then suddenly asked.
Shen Taiyang was startled, knowing that even the Great Elder had begun to suspect that he knew Xiao Chen, and felt a little helpless.
It's really not easy to hide this relationship with Xiao Chen.
However, since he was exposed, he simply stopped denying it and said categorically: "Yes, with him participating in this Alchemy Conference, there will be no suspense about the outcome!"
The four elders and Nangong Yanran were all shocked when they heard this.
It was rare for them to see Shen Taiyang speak so seriously. The words "without any suspense" undoubtedly raised Xiao Chen to a height that no one else could reach.