Hearing this, the two of them quickly stopped talking and lowered their heads to look at the tray.

Surprisingly, this seemingly ordinary tray actually holds a secret.

Although it is not large in area, it contains a wide variety of medicinal herbs.

A careful observation will reveal that although these herbs are used to refine some low-level elixirs, each one has been carefully selected and processed and is of high quality.

Guan Muxi, who was standing on the left, had a focused look in her eyes. She took a deep breath and quickly mobilized the spiritual power in her body.

In an instant, an invisible force surged from her fingertips, accurately grabbing all the medicinal herbs she needed.

Compared to her, Second Senior Sister's movements seemed a little slow and cautious.

Second Senior Sister has always been very strict about alchemy.

Since they were the last group to select medicinal herbs, the whole scene instantly became quiet when they finally finished their selection.

Immediately afterwards, there was a clear sound of gong, and the competition officially began.

"All contestants, please activate your own protective shields, and then you can start refining the elixir."

The resounding voice of the Danzong elder echoed over the square.

After saying that, he leisurely sat down on a chair beside him, picked up a cup of steaming hot tea and took a sip, his eyes occasionally sweeping over the busy people.

As soon as the competition started, everyone was fully focused on the alchemy process.

Everyone hopes to successfully refine high-quality pills and present them to the elders of the Dan Sect as soon as possible to gain recognition and praise.

However, the alchemy methods of various sects are very different and varied.

Some of them would carefully prepare soft mats, then sit on them with their legs crossed and start refining the elixir;

Some people seemed more casual, they just sat on the ground, as if they were one with the earth;

Some even choose to make elixirs while standing, their postures erect and straight as a pine tree;

Some people are even creative enough to perform this mysterious and ancient skill in a one-legged stance.

The most surprising thing is that those who dare to lie on the ground to make elixirs, their postures are so strange that they are jaw-dropping.

There are so many strange and bizarre things happening!

At this moment, Guan Muxi slowly retracted her gaze, and she gently took out an extremely precious treasure from the space ring that was shining with mysterious light - it was the alchemy furnace given to her by her mother.

As soon as this alchemy furnace from the upper realm appeared, it exuded an unparalleled aura, instantly attracting everyone's attention.

Its exquisite shape and dazzling light made the other alchemy furnaces originally placed next to Guan Muxi suddenly pale in comparison, just like stars surrounding the bright moon.

It is worth mentioning that only the alchemy furnace held by the second senior sister can be compared with it. The two complement each other and are hard to tell apart.

When the elder of Danzong saw this scene, he didn't even bother to taste the fragrant tea in his hand. He flew to the side of Guan Muxi and the second senior sister like an arrow.

The elder of Danzong began to circle around Guan Muxi and the second senior sister.

From time to time, he exclaimed in surprise: "Aiya~~~~"

"Oh~~~~~"

"Okay~~~~~~" The voice came one after another continuously, making people feel upset.

Some of the other disciples who were refining the elixir had unstable minds, and the flames of their alchemy began to tremble.

Guan Muxi looked at the elder with strange behavior with helplessness, muttering to himself: What's wrong with this guy?

The second senior sister also frowned, her face full of displeasure, and she muttered: "Will you let me refine the pills?"

At this time, the leader of the Dan Sect, who was sitting in the viewing platform, felt embarrassed when he saw his elders losing their composure.

He coughed lightly, bowed to the people around him and said, "I'm really sorry to have embarrassed you all."

Upon seeing this, the Weapon Refining Sect's leader burst into laughter and said loudly, "Haha, it's not your elder's fault. If I were down there, I would probably be unable to resist taking a look at this alchemy furnace."

The Sword Sect elder nodded in agreement, "Indeed, the Tianyi Sect has truly brought quite a few surprises this time."

However, the Beast Taming Sect's leader, Long Aotian, did not speak.

His sharp eyes were fixed on Guan Muxi in the field, with a glint of surprise in his eyes that was even greater than before, as if he wanted to see through Guan Muxi completely.

He thought to himself: This woman is not only good at taming beasts, but she is also proficient in alchemy. Even her physical cultivation is so advanced. She is simply a genius among geniuses!

No matter what, I must accept her into my Beast Taming Sect.

Thinking of this, Long Aotian clenched his fists unconsciously, as if he had made up his mind to get Guan Muxi.

The leader of the Dan Sect used his spiritual sense to transmit a message to the elders of the Dan Sect: "Shut up, return to your seats, and wait for the elixir to be refined. Are you bringing shame to the sect?"

After hearing this, the Danzong elder's eyes, which were originally half-closed, suddenly narrowed slightly, and his gaze was as fast as lightning, looking straight in the direction of his sect leader.

He said expressionlessly with his spiritual sense, "I can't stop talking, but I have to watch them refine the elixir here."

After saying that, he crossed his arms over his chest and stood there quietly, looking unquestionable.

The leader of the Dan Sect, who was sitting in the first seat at this time, had a helpless look on his face. After a moment of silence, he could only nod slightly to show his agreement.

He sighed inwardly, "Ah, sometimes managing these disciples of mine is really tiring."

Actually, it’s strange to say, in this Dan Sect, the elders’ alchemy skills are generally much higher than that of the Sect Master.

Back then, the selection for the position of the leader of the Dan Sect was quite strict. Not only did the candidate have to have decent alchemy skills, but more importantly, he had to have enough energy and ability to manage the affairs of the entire Dan Sect.

It is precisely because of this that those elders with superb alchemy skills have the confidence to speak to the sect leader in this way.

Thinking of this, the sect leader couldn't help but shake his head and smile bitterly.

Forget it, let them be. I am really exhausted.

However, in the brief moment when the two of them were secretly communicating with their spiritual consciousness, something unexpected happened - with a "clang" sound, the lid of the alchemy furnace in front of Guan Muxi opened!

At this moment, while the other contestants were still busy placing various precious medicinal materials carefully into the alchemy furnace, those who were a little faster had just completed this step.

However, what was astonishing was that Guan Muxi actually finished refining it.

She actually finished refining it!

It turned out that she had successfully refined the elixir!