The Invincible Supreme Medical God-Chapter 1051 - 563: Ten Thousand Medicines Pavilion (Part 2)
As for Zhou Xinqi's fans, there was nothing they could do to stop it at this point. All they could do was watch as Little Turtle's popularity gradually surpassed that of Zhou Xinqi.
When the last month arrived, Yan Xiaobao went to the Ten Thousand Medicines Pavilion during its busiest time. He was disguised, but his expression was one of determination, as he moved through the line leading to the cabin under the Tenth Stele without paying attention.
Once inside, he sat cross-legged, extended his hand, and placed it on the stone altar. As he once again entered that familiar void, a rumbling filled his mind.
In front of him were the flickering fragments of 1,000,000 medicinal plants and spirit creatures. His eyes focused, and his hands began to fly, reassembling the pieces.
1,000. 5,000. Ten thousand...
30,000. 50,000. 80,000
This was by far the most difficult test he had conducted. Soon, sweat dropped down his face, and his eyes filled with bloodshot lines. He looked insane, as if he'd forgotten everything else. He was completely immersed in reconstructing the plants and vegetation and the soul creatures. His hands were injured, his mind trembled, yet he pressed on.
Soon, the test was over, and Yan Xiaobao sat there, his hands trembling as he pieced together the final medicinal plant. As it happened, his vision blurred momentarily and then cleared as he found himself back in the little cabin.
Breathing heavily, eyes shining with satisfaction, he wiped the sweat from his forehead, clenching his fists. Ten steles, ten first places!
The three peaks of the South Shore of the Spirit Stream Sect were completely shaken.
Outside the Ten Thousand Medicines Pavilion, a buzz could be heard. People raced from all directions, and as they gathered, they saw Little Turtle's name in the first place on all ten steles. Gasps arose.
"Ten first places! Little Turtle actually did it!"
"The last time anyone in the Spirit Sect held first place on all the steles was a thousand years ago! How could I have imagined I would see such a thing in my lifetime!?"
Everyone was shouting in shock, despite many having predicted such an outcome, it was still a stunning event. Given what had transpired over the past three months, it was even more so, as one stele after another had fallen into Little Turtle's hands. No one could maintain their composure when they thought of it.
"Just who is this Little Turtle...? In less than half a year, he started from the third stele and then swept through all the remaining competitions. This guy is famous!"
"His skills with plants and vegetation have completely surpassed Zhou Xinqi's. Perhaps in the future, there will be a major pharmacist in addition to Zhou Xinqi!"
At the same moment that Little Turtle secured first place on all ten steles, the steles began to vibrate, releasing an intense rumbling that joined with the clanging sound of a large cauldron from the mountain.
It was as though someone was striking a massive log against a medicine cauldron. The dull booming spread throughout Xiangyun Peak, exhaling to fill the entire South Shore of the Spirit Stream Sect. It was accompanied by the medicinal fragrance that filled the area, making the mist surrounding Xiangyun Peak even thicker.
Atop Xiangyun Peak was an Immortal Cave, where Elder Zhou was feeding his prized Five-Colored Spirit Bird. When he heard the sound of the cauldron, his eyes lit up with surprise.
"Xiangyun Cauldron?" He sent out his divine sense and instantly discovered what was happening between the ten steles outside the Ten Thousand Medicines Pavilion. His expression instantly brightened, and he walked into the sky.
Next, Granny Sunx appeared with other Foundation Establishment elders. Everyone had heard the sound of the cauldron and was now heading in the direction of the Ten Thousand Medicines Pavilion, excitement showing on their faces.
The last to appear was Li Qinghou, who had been in meditation. Upon hearing the sound of the crucible, his face lit up, and he looked outward. Then, he transformed into a colorful beam of light shooting toward the Ten Thousand Medicines Pavilion.
As the sound of the cauldron echoed, the crowd grew more excited. Both the Outer Sect and Inner Sect disciples on Xiangyun Peak were completely shaken, and many began to make their way in the direction of the Ten Thousand Medicines Pavilion.
"That's... the sound of Xiangyun Peak's precious treasure, the Xiangyun Cauldron!"
"Someone inside the Ten Thousand Medicines Pavilion got first place on all ten steles! This hasn't happened in a thousand years! This is unheard of!"
Excitement even erupted at Green Crest Peak and Violet Cauldron Peak. Fatty Zhang, who was a charming and alluring woman, lowered her head. That woman was on whom Fatty Zhang had complained to Yan Xiaobao about. As soon as she heard the sound of the cauldron, her expression flickered, and she looked off into the distance. Fatty Zhang's face was shocked as it did the same.
"The sound of the Xiangyun Cauldron. Could it be that some disciple on Xiangyun Peak got perfect results on all tests?"
A similar scene played out on Green Crest Peak, causing astonishment among the elders and the Peak Lord there.
An increasing number of people filled the area around the Ten Thousand Medicines Pavilion.
Yan Xiaobao was amidst the crowd; when he heard the commotion, he looked up at the ten steles. Although he did not join in the shouting, an indescribable emotion filled his heart. He stood there with a smile on his face; it wasn't a smile of satisfaction or triumph, but a simple smile of pure happiness.
It had taken him over a year to create this miracle. He had started from the first stele, and then achieved first place on all ten steles. However, the stack of first-place positions meant nothing to him. More important was the fact that he had fully mastered plants and vegetation, and spiritual creatures, which were things an Apprentice Alchemist needed to master.
He had created an unprecedentedly profound foundation. As he recalled the long days and endless nights, he had spent so much time studying plants and vegetation and then soul creatures, Yan Xiaobao sighed emotionally.
Within the entire Spirit Stream Sect, not even any disciple in the Inner Sect had such a solid foundation in their skills with plants and vegetation. For now, Yan Xiaobao felt deeply satisfied.
Soon, numerous beams of light could be seen flying through the sky, all of them emitting powerful fluctuations in cultivation foundation. Among them were Elder Zhou, Elder Sunx... and, of course, Li Qinghou.
They looked at the ten steles, and at Little Turtle in the first place, their eyes beginning to shine brightly. Li Qinghou especially. The design of that Little Turtle first left him shocked, then he laughed loudly, with an odd expression on his face. He looked outward and saw Yan Xiaobao, a hint of almost imperceptible admiration appearing in his eyes.
After a long time, he lightly flicked his sleeve and left, feeling very pleased after guessing that Little Turtle belonged to Yan Xiaobao.
Soon, the other higher-ups left. However, more and more disciples from the Inner Sect appeared around Little Turtle. After all, they had all risen from the Outer Sect, and they knew full well that only Outer Sect disciples were allowed to challenge the steles. They also knew how difficult the challenge was.
"Anyone who can do something like this from the Outer Sect is absolutely a candidate..."
"Hmph. We are skilled alchemists, so what we care about are spiritual medicines. If you can't refine spiritual medicine, your incredible skills with plants and vegetation are meaningless!"
Some disciples from the Inner Sect clearly admired this Little Turtle, while others were disdainful of it. However, no matter how they felt, they were impressed and in fact, most of them were even a bit intimidated.
None of them knew just how skilled this person was in medicine, but with such a solid foundation, once this person became a skilled pharmacist, his path would undoubtedly be smoother.
The buzz continued until Zhou Xinqi finally appeared. She stood there, dressed in blue silk, scrutinizing Little Turtle. Slowly, the crowd quieted down, and all eyes turned in her direction.
Seeing Little Turtle in the first position on all the steles, an indomitable light appeared in her eyes. In the past, it was a complex expression that appeared in others' eyes when they looked at her, but now the situation was the opposite.
"Who are you...?" she whispered through clenched teeth. Though she was reluctant to admit it, she had made numerous attempts to match the mysterious Little Turtle's skills with plants and vegetation, but his capabilities were too profound. At present, she had no confidence in being able to surpass him. By now, that Little Turtle was completely etched into her heart.
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