Supreme Martial God of the City

One hour.

Medicine City Pill Alliance, central examination square.

At this moment, in Medicine City of the Northern Kunlun Domain, a spectacular scene unfolded with all streets deserted.

In just half an hour, the news of Ye Tian challenging the Pill Alliance alone had spread throughout the city streets, and everyone wanted to catch a glimpse of the young man's brilliance.

Countless people sat in tea houses, taverns, and dojos, where scenes of the duel venue played out on huge screens.

"Which family's young master is this? Does he have nothing better to do after eating his fill? Challenging the Pill Alliance alone is no different from seeking death."

"Shh, I advise you to keep your voice down. This young man has a big background. It's said that he has two powerful followers, one is a Demon King of the Primordial Martial Realm, and the other is the Netherworld Ancestor, who is ranked fifteenth on the Kunlun Divine List. But whether this is true or false, no one knows."

"Are you kidding me? The warriors on the Kunlun Divine List are among the strongest in Kunlun. Would they willingly become someone's slaves? You're joking, right?"

"Who cares? We'll know later! But it's true that the Sea Suppressing Dragon General, Fang Qintian, is in Medicine City."

"There may be some truth to the rumors, but no matter how strong his followers are, it's the young man who will be engaging in the duel. I heard that Alchemist Chen has recently reached the peak of the Second-Grade Alchemist level."

In a short time.

The entire Medicine City, in every street and alley, millions of people were discussing this alchemy duel.

This time, the Pill Alliance of Medicine City took this duel very seriously. Almost everyone was mobilized, several elders created a massive platform in the sky, spanning ten miles, and set up numerous arrays to prevent heavenly tribulations and external interference.

Likewise.

The Pill Alliance selected ten judges, five from within the alliance, and the other five from the most powerful families in the city, with elders or family heads presiding.

Soon.

Both Alchemist Chen and Ye Tian entered the venue, and the duel was officially about to begin.

Alchemist Chen's real name is Chen Yuan. When he flew into the sky platform, he was met with cheers from countless martial artists in Medicine City. He held a high position within the Pill Alliance and was rarely seen. Whenever he acted, he produced top-quality elixirs.

Born of noble lineage, from an alchemy family, with astonishing talent and high cultivation, and at a young age looking no more than thirty—prime age with boundless prospects. Becoming the head of the Medicine City Pill Alliance was well within his grasp.

However, after Ye Tian appeared, the reactions were sharply polarized. The men responded with jeers, while the women screamed with fervent madness.

Holding a book, his face was flawless, his eyes shone like stars, his cheeks were sharp like a knife's edge, his eyelashes slightly trembled. In the blink of an eye, his aura radiated, his body was crystal clear, and his deep pupils glowed faintly blue, as if containing a universe of stars.

Clad in white, he resembled a demoted immortal descended to the mortal realm.

At this moment, as the wind rose, Ye Tian's clothing fluttered loudly, and holding an ancient book, he looked like an unmatched young Confucian scholar.

"Which family does this handsome young man belong to? Is he engaged?"

"Foolish daughter, cover your eyes. Seeing you like this, where are your manners?"

"Just a pretty face, a showoff. Just wait, Alchemist Chen will definitely defeat him thoroughly. He's destined to lose."

"That's right, the elder's words are correct."

Men and women held different opinions, ranging from admiration to disdain, expectation to doubt.

However, in this first invisible duel, Ye Tian seemed to have the upper hand with his unrivaled looks.

As the ancients say, beauty is justice.

The leader of the Medicine City Pill Alliance, who was the host of this duel, ascended to the main platform and loudly proclaimed:

"This duel is about refining the Second-Grade High-level Spirit Martial Pill. The pill furnaces and medicinal materials are placed before you."

"There is no time limit, and you may use any method, but one thing is for sure, anyone who cheats will lose immediately."

"Alright, begin!"

After speaking, the Medicine City Pill Alliance Leader nodded to Chen Yuan in acknowledgment and flew away without so much as a glance at Ye Tian.

"A Spirit Martial Pill? The difficulty of refining this is too high!"

"The Pill Alliance is making a significant move. How many Spirit Stones are the spiritual medicines for two Spirit Martial Pills worth? But if they can't be refined, it will be a waste. What a pity."

"Heh heh, you don't understand, Alchemist Chen is famous for refining Spirit Martial Pills, he is bound to win!"

The Pill Masters in Medicine City were sneering. With this being their home ground, how could they possibly lose?

Alchemist Chen had refined Spirit Martial Pills many times before, almost always producing top-grade pills—no one in the Northern Kunlun Domain did it better.

Alchemist Chen's lips curved in a confident smile as he walked with large strides to a massive pill furnace.

"It's still not too late for you to withdraw now."

Chen Yuan, his gaze arrogant, hands behind his back, turned to look at the motionless Ye Tian and said indifferently.

"Heh."

"Don't say I don't respect the elder, you can start first."

Ye Tian didn't even look up from his book and said calmly.

"Hmph, pretending to read a scripture at the last moment."

Chen Yuan saw the book titled "Alchemist's Basic Manual," and his eyes were filled with disdain. With a wave of his sleeve, he picked up the prepared medicinal materials.

"Is he just trying to attract attention? Alchemist Chen has already started, and he's still reading the book."

"And... it's the Alchemist's Basic Manual, what is he thinking??"

"What else can he do? Just wait to lose."

The martial artists watching saw Ye Tian still engrossed in his book and murmured their support for Chen Yuan.

"Alliance Leader, this brat is simply insulting Alchemist Chen."

"Why did you agree to his challenge."

The elders of the Pill Alliance, unfamiliar with the situation, were furious at Ye Tian's behavior.

"Old man, watch your words. One more sentence and I'll send you to see King Yan."

At some point, You Sha had appeared behind him, an aura as heavy as Mount Tai pressing down on his back, nearly choking him.

The other judges were startled, turning quickly to stare at the expressionless, powerfully ominous You Sha, thinking, "So strong, I can't even bear his gaze. This must be the Netherworld Ancestor."

Those who had been echoing the complaints fell silent immediately, and the elder cowered, not daring to say more.

Chen Yuan gestured with a single magic technique, conjuring eight arrays in the void. From the Eight Trigrams Array, eight fierce flames of different colors surged forth.

Then, he carefully identified the medicinal materials and selected the finest spiritual medicines, beginning the refining process with the Dan Fire Array. His techniques were fluid and aesthetically pleasing.

Refining medicine, preparing the furnace, concocting, and finishing the pill.

These four steps are fundamental in alchemy, each requiring complete focus. Any distraction could lower the quality of the elixir.

Two hours later.

Chen Yuan cast a disdainful glance at Ye Tian. He was drenched in sweat, his breath slightly irregular. With both hands gripping the pill furnace in the void, the flames soared, and the pill furnace trembled violently.

"Wow, Alchemist Chen's alchemy technique has advanced again. It only took two hours this time to refine the Spirit Martial Pill."

"Amazing, truly amazing, unlike some who only know how to put on airs."

Countless martial artists exclaimed, their eyes fixed on Chen Yuan's pill furnace.

"Boom~~~~"

"It's... it's a top-grade Spirit Martial Pill, my heavens, Alchemist Chen has surpassed himself!!"

"He's bound to win, bound to win!!!"