Chapter 296 News Of Winner



James's mood was ruined.

He had originally intended for Pele to show Ezra Zephyr his place, and lessen his value in Elder Lo's eyes. However, it had all been ruined by Ezra's strange control over the cauldron

The prince had ultimately managed to solidify his position.

The result of Ezra and Pele's match swiftly spread in Alchemic Rune Peak, undoubtedly stirring up the waters. Many had originally believed this match to be an unimportant squabble that had been started by Ezra Zephyr.

Even though the prince was the champion of the latest peak selection ceremony, it had been a competition only amongst the unofficial outer mountain disciples. Pele on the other hand was a veteran gold belt disciple and a formidable individual with lower yellow grade alchemic status. These two were clearly not supposed to be on the same level.

As such, many had dismissed the match with a laugh. But who could have expected the final result to turn out in such a manner...

"What? Ezra defeated Pele?!"

Aily was with junior disciples when she heard the news, disbelief immediately flooding her pretty face as she immediately asked, "How can it be? Did you make a mistake?"

The disciple that had made the report merely smiled bitterly as he explained, "The news has already spread, and so many people have personally seen the battle. Ezra Zephyr has indeed defeated him. Rumours say he made two pills before Pele could make one and he even made tea before concocting those two pills."

Aily's face turned spicy hot with embarrassment. She was so certain of Ezra's defeat, hence this outcome was in truth quite shameful for her.

"Hehe, it seems that you've underestimated Ezra." A girl disciple said.

Aily gently gritted her teeth and snorted. "Who knows whether Elder Lo's faction was just putting up a show? Elder Lo may have forced Pele to lose to Ezra"

She was still unable to believe it. Ezra was not even an apprentice, right? How could he possibly beat Lower Yellow Grade alchemist

The other disciple shook his head. "I understand Elder Lo's character. He's inflexible and stubborn, and no matter how highly he regards Ezra, he will never use such a method to help the latter."

The disciple that had come to inform them also said, "It seems that Ezra used some strange way to handle the fire of cauldron, he made a tornado of fire."

"Oh?" the other lady was currently watering a plant, paused for a moment as she remarked in surprise, "This little guy does have some mystery in him. I have never heard about anyone controlling fire in that proficiency..."

"I've previously heard of Ezra's excellent comprehensive ability with regards to spiritual techniques, but I never imagined that it would be so superb in alchemy as well." He sighed.

ραndαsΝοvεl ƈοm Aily pouted when she heard the senior disciple continuously praise Ezra. "If you think so highly of him, why didn't you force Elder Sonk to recruit him?"

The young lady sighed. "At present, Blood Slaughterer Peak's momentum is practically unstoppable in our faction, and I no longer have the drive to vie with them. Elder Sonk is dancing on their palm as well, leaving only that stubborn Elder Lo who is still unwilling to admit defeat. Since that is the case, why should I force him to join our corrupt faction? You can take it as me letting him hope.

In that one-in-a-million chance that Ezra Zephyr really does turn out to be an amazing genius blessed by the heavens, and manages to obstruct Blood Slaughterer Peak's invasion, it would be good for us too, because as things stand, we'll likely never be able to raise our heads again in the future."

Aily's pupils swivelled in thought as she said, "Since Ezra has defeated Pele, he will become one of the participants for the upcoming quarter match. Senior sister, who do you think will end up winning the Diamond Quarter?"

The lady chuckled and answered, "Though Ezra is talented, he has after all only recently joined the outer mountains, it is likely that it took everything he had to defeat Pele this time. If my prediction is not wrong, he can only use that strange control to concoct Lower Yellow grade Pill, his pills will collapse once he uses the same way to concoct a higher grade pill."

Upon hearing this, the disciple who had come to report immediately said, "Senior sister has incredible foresight. It is indeed in the rumours that be can only concoct lower yellow grade Youth Refreshing Pill. I'm of the opinion that if Elder Lo has chosen a different pill then the winner would have been different"

The lady nodded in agreement. "He's after all a newbie, making his experience lacking... so even if he replaces Pele, he would not be of much help to Elder Lo's side."

"I've heard that Elder Sonk is sending Kimba, Andrew and Sliso... these three are certainly elites amongst his gold belt disciples, each one boasting incredible perception in runes, and may even be concealing their true talent.

That's why even with Ezra Zephyr's sudden addition, Elder Sonk's side still has a better chance of victory. In such a situation, a mere newbie changes nothing."

Only after hearing her senior sister speaking such words did Aily finally nod in satisfaction.

The lady could not help but laugh when she saw this. "He has never provoked or offended you, why do you always seem so happy when things aren't going well for him?"

Aily was taken aback. With a tremble of a full bosom, she self-righteously said, "Well, no one asked him to be the champion of the peak selection ceremony."

The lady helplessly shook her head. How could she not be aware of her junior sister's fancy for Sith Wiggins. The same Sith that was also once a champion of the peak selection ceremony.

In Aily's heart, no other champion could compare to Sith. Hence, for the sake of proving that she was not wrong, she would naturally adopt such an attitude towards Ezra.I think you should take a look at

The lady glanced at Aily and said, "You'd better not underestimate Ezra. No one can say for certain how the future will turn out. There may even come a day when he catches up to Sith Wiggins."

She was definitely not happy about her junior's blind adoration of Sith. Hence, she was abnormally critical with regard to Sith Wiggins.

However, upon hearing this, Aily disdainfully said, "Who knows how many geniuses there are who hope to catch up to Sith Wiggins? I'm afraid that Ezra will not be able to live up to such high expectations. Senior sister, it is impossible for that to happen.

Moreover, it'd be better for him to think about how to handle the upcoming quarter match. He'd better not let the chance he worked so hard for end up being a humiliation fiesta.

The quarter match will be nothing like the match between those under the same teacher. If he loses, the entire Spirit Devouring Mountain will know. That's pretty much going to be akin to losing all face.

As for catching up to senior brother Sith Wiggins..."

Aily stealthily shifted to the entrance, before making a funny face at her senior. She slipped away in an instant, her voice echoing from afar as her figure disappeared into the distance.

"Senior sister, you can keep daydreaming!"

The lady sighed in regret. "Ill-mannered lass!"

***

The outcome of the match also eventually made its way to the rest of Elder Sonk's faction.

In a certain stone pavilion.

Kimba was pouring tea, Andrew, Sliso and several other disciples were seated beside Elder Sonk.

Sliso remarked, "Elder Lo's group is becoming more and more pathetic. I can't believe that a new disciple managed to beat a veteran gold belt disciple. This Pele... is really too incompetent."

The more cautious Andrew slowly said, "The fact that Ezra Zephyr was able to defeat him likely means that he does have some insight into alchemy."

Sliso laughed and said, "What insight can he have? I already know how the match went, he basically pulled some strange sorcery. Elder Lo probably did something with his cauldron.

Because, once it is used, Ezra's cauldron ignited a tornado that engulfed the cauldron. Overall, he's like a one-trick pony."

Andrew gave a slight nod. "If that is the case, there is nothing to fear. As long as that move is blocked, Ezra would become useless."

His gaze turned, looking towards Kimba, who was still pouring tea, as he smiled and asked, "What are senior brother Kimba's thoughts?"

Kimba toyed with the cup in his hand as a faint smile was revealed on his face. "No matter what games they're playing, they will not have any chances in the upcoming quarter match, because I've long had my eye on that Diamond Quarter."

Though his voice was soft, there was a certain unshakable feeling to his words, as if they had already decided who the Diamond Quarter would ultimately belong to.

However, neither Andrew nor Sliso raised any objections. Instead, gloating smiles appeared on their faces.

"Looks like senior brother Kimba is serious..."

"Fine, senior brother Kimba should take the Diamond Quarter and quickly get promoted. We've been drooling over the gold belt first seat for a long time..."

The two raised their cups and grinned. "Let's toast to senior brother Kimba's success."

Kimba smiled slightly as his and their cups hit, before raising his head, his eyes narrowing slightly as he peered into the distance.

"Bob, Blaze and Ezra Zephyr..."

He shook his head as he chuckled softly.

"Are just three pieces of trash."