Chapter 684: Chapter 681: Yang Chen Takes the Stage!_1

If they didn’t know the reason, they could treat it as a coincidence. But they knew very well that Mu Xue’s victory was inseparable from Yang Chen. It was Yang Chen who asked Mu Xue to meet with him, and though they didn’t know what they talked about, her success was undoubtedly due to that.

Li Ruoxiang couldn’t believe all of this.

This “little guy” Yang Chen, could he also perform alchemy?

Wasn’t that a bit too much?

This kid not only had excellent talent in martial arts, but also had such astonishing talent in alchemy. Combined with his other exceptional qualities, it was simply hard for Li Ruoxiang to understand why there was such a huge gap between them when they were both martial artists.

Could this be a real genius?

Ordinary people couldn’t understand a genius, but even geniuses had things they couldn’t comprehend!

Luo Jin was somewhat unwilling to accept defeat, finding it difficult to accept the current outcome, gritting his teeth and saying, “You… Referee, I think Mu Xue cheated. She was never able to refine this Yun Chu Dan before. I know her too well; she definitely cheated. You must see through this.”

Hearing these words, Mu Xue sneered, “Luo Jin, if you can’t accept defeat, just say it. You say I cheated? Fine, I will return to you the words Wei Gang just said. If Wei Gang can make a breakthrough in alchemy, why can’t I, Mu Xue? If you really feel unwilling, then we can compete again. Five rounds, ten rounds, it doesn’t matter!”

When Luo Jin heard the conversation turn towards Wei Gang, he couldn’t help but focus his eyes on Wei Gang.

Wei Gang’s expression was extremely unhappy at the moment. Mu Xue was clearly using his own words against him.

Thinking that the words he had said were being used against him, Wei Gang’s expression grew angry, shouting, “You disgraceful thing, come back.”

“But I…” Luo Jin still believed that Mu Xue had cheated.

“Fool, come back.” Wei Gang shouted. “Don’t you think you’ve lost enough face already?”

Cheating, what a joke. Did Luo Jin think the referees and everyone else were fools? If there really was cheating, everyone else would have noticed it more clearly.

Although Luo Jin’s heart was full of bitterness, he had no choice but to obediently return to Wei Gang’s side.

At this moment, Mu Xue rubbed her nose, full of joy from her victory.

The referee then asked, “Great Elder, who will you send to compete next on your side?”

“I’ll go.” Wei Gang took the initiative to step forward.

As soon as Wei Gang came out, Mu Xue felt somewhat fearful. Her alchemy level had indeed improved just now, and defeating Luo Jin was not a problem. But dealing with an alchemist like Wei Gang was clearly still a bit lacking. The level of the elixir refined by Wei Gang just now was obviously not his limit. As for her limit, it was only these two Yun Chu Dan pills.

When Wei Gang took the stage, flattering voices followed immediately. Looking at Mu Xue, he smacked his lips and said, “Junior Sister Mu Xue, I don’t want to bully you, but you’re not my match. I advise you, it’s best to change opponents.”

Without any other choice, the referee turned to Li Ruoxiang, “Sect Leader Li, do you have a decision on who to send for the next competition?”

“If you want to change, you should change to Yang Chen.” Wei Gang stared coldly at Yang Chen, his provocative intention all too clear.

Li Ruoxiang knew the reason why Mu Xue sought out Yang Chen. Although the others didn’t know, they did know that Mu Xue had met with Yang Chen before the match.

Wei Gang could see it too.

He knew that Mu Xue’s victory just now had something to do with Yang Chen.

What Wei Gang least wanted to see was Yang Chen showing off. What he wanted was to make the other party feel despair and to let them fully understand the feeling of hopelessness back then. Just thinking about that scene filled him with a sense of revenge!

Therefore, he provoked Yang Chen.

Do you think you have some ability in alchemy, Yang Chen? Was Mu Xue’s victory related to you?

But ultimately, you’re just a shrinking turtle hiding behind others. Since that’s the case, I’ll fish you out and teach you a harsh lesson.

“Me?” Yang Chen heard Wei Gang’s words and suddenly froze in place.

Wei Gang twisted his neck, “What’s the matter, Yang Chen? Are you only capable of hiding behind others like a shrinking turtle? Don’t you dare come out, or are you saying that you just don’t have the ability?”

Yang Chen heard Wei Gang call himself a shrinking turtle and understood Wei Gang’s intention. At that moment, he slowly got up and said, “That’s not it. If it’s allowed, I have no problem participating. However, this seems to go against the rules. I don’t want to cause any issues when it comes to the rules if I go up there and then someone starts complaining about it later.”

He was quite surprised right now.

Originally, he couldn’t compete, so he had to instruct Mu Xue.

But now, it seemed that Wei Gang’s words had given him the opportunity to compete.

Wei Gang snorted, “Don’t worry, Yang Chen. I just hope you won’t cry later.”

The referee couldn’t help but ask, “Great Elder, what do you think about this?”

The Great Elder glanced at Wei Gang.

Wei Gang hurriedly sent a sound transmission: “Great Elder, I have some personal grievances with this kid that I need to resolve. Don’t worry, as soon as he’s on stage, I’ll immediately make him realize the difference between heaven and earth. You don’t have to worry, there won’t be any mishaps in this alchemy competition!”

Zhang Huai was very unhappy about Luo Jin’s elimination, as it meant he would lose 10% of the distribution of resources! However, Wei Gang was his best underling, so it shouldn’t be a problem.

“We have no problem with this. Sect Leader Li, what do you think?” The Great Elder appeared generous and magnanimous.

Seeing that Yang Chen had a chance to compete, Li Ruoxiang was also surprised. She never thought that Yang Chen would have a chance to compete. She couldn’t help but send a sound transmission, “Yang Chen, can you do it?”

Yang Chen heard this and grinned, “Sect Leader Li will soon know whether I, Yang Chen, can do it or not.”

As soon as the sound transmission stopped, Yang Chen didn’t waste any words and went directly to Mu Xue’s side, “Sister Mu Xue, let me handle it from here.”

Since both the Great Elder and Wei Gang had no objections, what was there to hesitate about? If he didn’t take the initiative, wouldn’t that be pretentious?

Li Ruoxiang didn’t believe in Yang Chen because she didn’t understand alchemy and couldn’t understand how profound Yang Chen’s explanation just now was. But Mu Xue was very clear, and it was precisely because she understood that she admired Yang Chen so much. She knew how terrifying Yang Chen’s understanding of alchemy was.

There was no reason for her to stop Yang Chen from competing. She quickly stepped down, not even offering any encouraging words.

That’s because she knew there was no need to encourage Yang Chen.

As for Yang Chen, he rubbed his hands together and slowly said, “Alright, Wei Gang, bring out your Treasure Furnace. Let’s get started soon.”