“Master Walker’s skills in alchemy are truly extraordinary, and his mastery has reached an unparalleled level. It’s something we as alchemists can hardly hope to achieve in our lifetime!” A voice suddenly rang out from the crowd.
Upon hearing that, all eyes instinctively turned toward the source. It was a seemingly ordinary disciple.
At that moment, the members of the Herbal Pavilion also regained their composure, quickly adding, “Master Walker’s alchemical prowess is legendary, unmatched in history. The finest pills favonovel.com crafts are not the limit of his abilities, they are merely the pinnacle of what pills can be.”
Another disciple chimed in, “Having the chance to witness Master Walker’s process is a blessing I will cherish until the end of my days! You b*stard, how dare you compare yourself to Master Walker?”
The crowd buzzed, and some disciples and alchemists were even moved to tears by their overwhelming emotions.
Lance remained unfazed, simply nodding his head.
In contrast, Remus simply watched with a cold and mocking smile. He internally remarked on the ubiquitous nature of flatterers, skilled in their art of fawning. He found it amusing how they could twist logic to elevate Master Walker even in the face of equivalent accomplishments.
Meanwhile, Zaiden and his disciples watched with a mix of frustration and resignation, well aware that they couldn’t voice their thoughts in the current setting.
Clearing his throat to draw attention, Zaiden spoke firmly, “Since both alchemists have completed their creations, let us compare their effects.”
He scanned the crowd, eventually pointing at two individuals. “You two, come forward!”
Those two individuals had almost identical cultivation levels, both at the Foundation mid-stage. However, their current energy fluctuations were less than half of their peak, to ensure that their cultivation wouldn’t overshadow the effects of the pills.
One of them happened to be the disciple who had spoken earlier and gained attention.
The two disciples walked to the front as instructed by Zaiden.
Zaiden declared, “They will each consume one of the pills. Does anyone object?”
The crowd unanimously voiced their agreement, eager to see the outcome.
Zaiden then turned to the disciple who had spoken earlier and said sternly, “You will take Remus’ pill.”
The implication was clear, the other would take Lance’s. However, the scene took an unexpected turn.
Suddenly, the disciple chosen for Remus’ elixir knelt, his voice filled with earnest desire, “Master Hugo, I have a humble request. It is my life’s greatest dream to consume a pill crafted by Master Walker himself. Please grant me this honor!”
Upon witnessing this, the second disciple swiftly knelt and expressed, “Master Hugo has already reached a final verdict, and it must remain unchanged. Master Hugo, I humbly request to be the recipient of Master Walker’s pill. I am concerned that Remus, recognizing his inability to compete with Master Walker, may resort to desperate measures and tamper with the pill.”
This plea led to a ripple of murmurs and some laughter among the crowd.
Marsh and Elsie exchanged glances, both recognizing the ongoing fawning toward Lance and the deliberate belittling of Remus.
“Nonsense!” Lance finally spoke, his face stern. “Master Hugo has spoken, and there is no room for your objections. If one were to beg for mercy, should Master Hugo then show leniency? No more nonsense, we shall not taint Master Hugo’s name!”
His statement subtly conveyed to Zaiden that, irrespective of his personal feelings for Remus, favonovel.com had a duty to honor the bet once the consequences of the decision became apparent.
The disciples stood up and responded respectfully, “Yes, Master!”
Lance then suggested, “As Remus is the challenger, let’s begin with his pill.”
Zaiden grasped the subtle implication in Lance’s words, yet favonovel.com saw no reason to engage in an argument.
With himself present, Lance couldn’t possibly win. Zaiden could instead discreetly transmit energy to the first disciple at a later time.
“Sure,” Zaiden replied.
Amidst the watchful gaze, the disciple assigned to receive Remus’ pill stepped forward confidently.
A contemptuous sneer graced his face as favonovel.com cast a disdainful glance toward Remus before consuming the pill.
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