"This kid is quite capable, everyone be careful not to be deceived!" Soone who had previously interacted with Zhang nglong imdiately said, "He even managed to break the seals that the magician Ainos left on those Warlocks in his heritage space. I doubt there’s anyone in this world who can surpass him in array skills!"
As soon as these words were spoken, a few people who initially wanted to challenge Zhang nglong in array skills backed off instantly.
Among them were so who had entered Ainos’ heritage space; they weren’t fools, and had so transactions with those Warlocks. However, they had not found a way to break the seals despite their lengthy research, which clearly showed Zhang nglong’s superiority in array skills over them.
"To have such a profound understanding of array skills at such a young age is indeed impressive," said Nolan of the Pill Hall as he ca forward, "Young man, your cultivation in array skills must be from the legacy of so powerful figure from the Cang Yuan Era, and it should be quite complete too."
"It’s sothing my teacher taught ," Zhang nglong replied, "My teacher not only excels in array skills but also dabbles in alchemy and artifact crafting, among other domains."
"Is that so? Having such a teacher is truly remarkable!" Nolan’s words were polite, but his tone unmistakably conveyed his skepticism.
As if joking, how could soone possibly imrse themselves thoroughly in just one field for a lifeti of research, yet claim expertise in array skills, alchemy, and artifact crafting? That’s just boasting, isn’t it?
So far, no one has achieved top expertise in two fields simultaneously. It’s likely what Zhang nglong referred to as dabbling is truly just dabbling.
"In that case, I’ll challenge you in the field of elixirs. If you really surpass in elixirs, I’m willing to obey younger brother Drake’s command and proclaim him as the new Human Emperor!"
Nolan didn’t believe he would lose to such a young man, but even if he did, it would be due to superior skills, and there’s nothing wrong with yielding to soone more proficient.
Even though Drake has received recognition as the Human Emperor and is strongly recomnded as the new emperor, it’s clear to everyone that Zhang nglong is the real decision-maker. However, Zhang nglong seems genuinely uninterested in the title of Human Emperor.
In other words, even if Drake truly beca the Human Emperor, he would only be an executor and not the true central figure, so it doesn’t matter who you submit to!
"Alright, so how do we compete?" Zhang nglong inquired.
"In alchemy, it’s natural to see who crafts an elixir with the finest effects!" Nolan said. "We’ll each craft one elixir we consider to possess the highest quality and most miraculous effect, then submit them for evaluation by those present. The one whose crafted elixir is superior wins."
"Sounds good, let’s do it that way!" Zhang nglong agreed, "But I think this process might be a bit ti-consuming."
"What do you an?"
"Mr. Nolan, don’t you see that the Artifact Refiner from the Hundred Refinent Empire is already eager? Why not speed things up and compare both alchemy and artifact crafting simultaneously!"
"What are you saying?" Nolan from the Pill Hall and the Artifact Refiner Huan Feng from the Hundred Refinent Empire imdiately showed a hint of anger.
What Zhang nglong said was a great deal of disdain and provocation against them!
Both alchemy and artifact crafting require intense concentration, and any slight mistake could ruin the entire effort; no one dares to do both at once!
Even considering a best-of-three, they already felt it was humiliating enough, let alone two against one!
Crafting elixirs and artifacts simultaneously demands superhuman levels of soul power and technical proficiency. If he can indeed do it, isn’t that calling them both useless?
"Are you looking down on us?"
"No, no, no," Zhang nglong quickly said, "I’m not only looking down on you two, but everyone here too!"
"Hahahahaha!" Unable to restrain themselves, Nolan and Huan Feng burst into laughter. They hadn’t encountered such an arrogant youngster in years, and Zhang nglong’s self-assured and conceited deanor reminded them of their own youth.
Back then, they too were rising stars, with no idea how many tis they themselves had said such words to others. They never imagined the tables would turn, and now they were receiving the sa treatnt. Such is life’s unpredictability!
"Since you have such confidence, why not have us old fellows play along with you? If you truly defeat us, we are willing to fully comply with the new Human Emperor’s orders from the Pill Hall and Hundred Refinent Empire!"
"Glad you both understand! Let’s begin then!"
"Please!"
Everyone made space for Zhang nglong and the other two, knowing that crafting elixirs and artifacts was a lengthy process. Especially artifact crafting, which could take years, but watching these top figures in their fields in action was a rare opportunity.
"Young man, do you need materials? We don’t want to bully you!"
"No need," Zhang nglong replied, "The items I’m crafting may not match your materials."
Nolan and Huan Feng smirked, both being among the richest on the continent. If they didn’t have sothing, no one else would either.
Yet, the next mont, the items Zhang nglong pulled out left them stunned.
"Wandrake Spirit Root! This is the pinnacle of potent materials, not easy to acquire, no matter how wealthy!"
"Magic Moon Tree sap, each small drop is worth billions of Tianyuan, and he has a whole bucket?"
"Heaven Erosion Molybdenum! It’s known as the hardest tal in the world, used for crafting the finest weapons. Normally, mixing a small percentage would greatly enhance a weapon’s hardness and power!"
"This piece of Heaven Erosion Molybdenum... It’s enough to forge an entire weapon. How much did this cost him?"
"And that Spirit Forging Liquid, its quality is probably top-notch, too? Most people only have it in tiny bottles with two or three drops. He’s using a tank?"
"This kid... Is he wealthier than us?"
Seeing Zhang nglong take out one coveted item after another, even leaving themselves drooling, Nolan and Huan Feng’s pupils quaked incessantly.
"Wait! Do you think he might be the current wealthiest person on the list?"
"Are you saying it’s the information on the Heroic Spirit Tomb he sold?"
"Otherwise, how do you explain his wealth? Even conservative estimates put these items’ worth in the trillions, and it’s common knowledge the Dark Magician Association is a bunch of paupers. How could they support him like this?"
"That actually doesn’t seem impossible!"
...
"You guessed it right," Zhang nglong said with a cheeky grin, "I wanted to keep a low profile, but you all found out. I’ll stop pretending, cards on the table, I am indeed the world’s richest, and I must thank everyone for your crowdfundings that placed in this position!"
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