The Extreme Alchemist of the Mighty Cauldron - Chapter 410: An Illogical Test

Chapter 410: Chapter 410: An Illogical Test

The elderly man in the green robe heard this and shook his head, saying, “The second floor only has this one hall. You can choose to go to the third floor or stop here.”

Fang Lin immediately said, “Of course I want to go to the third floor.”

The elderly man in the green robe said, “If you want to go to the third floor, you need to accept another test. The old rule applies—pass and you can proceed, fail and you have to leave.”

Fang Lin nodded, “Any challenge is welcome.”

A hint of a smile appeared at the corner of the elderly man’s mouth, “The next challenge will not be hosted by me.”

When he finished speaking, Fang Lin only felt a powerful force lifting him up, and then he found himself in an unfamiliar blank white space.

Fang Lin looked around cautiously. Although he knew he should be inside the Pill Pole Tower, he had suddenly appeared in an unfamiliar place, so he couldn’t help but be on guard.

An elderly man in black robes appeared out of thin air, his face thin and carrying a gloomy aura.

Fang Lin squinted his eyes. Another elder, completely different from the previous two. It seemed that in the Pill Pole Tower, an elder would appear on each floor, each unique.

“Senior.” Fang Lin saluted with a fist in palm.

The old man in the black robe looked Fang Lin up and down, a trace of disdain on his face. “So many years have passed before someone has reached the third floor, I thought it was a genius, but it turns out it’s just a Three Cauldron Pill Refiner.”

Fang Lin heard this and tweaked his mouth, “Senior, your words are mistaken. Despite my low cultivation level, I believe my talent is superior, stronger than all previous Pill Refiners who have entered the Pill Pole Tower.”

The elder in the black robe sneered, “You’re quite arrogant, aren’t you?”

Fang Lin smiled, “Not arrogant, just confident. If senior consults with the previous two, they will be able to clarify whether I’m bragging or not.”

The elder in the black robe grunted, “No need to inquire, I will naturally judge.”

Fang Lin nodded, “May I ask senior, what is the challenge to enter the third floor?”

The elder in the black robe said, “The challenge is simple, defeat me and you can proceed.”

At his words, Fang Lin was taken aback, “What kind of challenge is that?”

The elder in the black robe looked at Fang Lin indifferently, “What? Didn’t you hear clearly? Just defeat me and you can proceed to the third floor, otherwise, get out of the Pill Pole Tower.”

Fang Lin frowned, “Did the Pill Refiners who previously entered the third floor have to defeat you, senior, to proceed?”

The elder in the black robe laughed coldly, “The contents of this challenge, I decide. I decide how to test you. What’s wrong with that?”

Fang Lin rolled his eyes. Of course, it was inappropriate. This was the Pill Pole Tower, all who entered were Pill Refiners. Instead of testing knowledge about Alchemy Tao, you’re testing Martial Arts strength. What’s up with that? It’s illogical!

Fang Lin couldn’t help but say, “Senior, shouldn’t the test be on Alchemy Tao?”

The elder in the black robe narrowed his eyes, “I also said that I decide the content of the challenge. If you are dissatisfied or have no confidence, then leave early, it’ll save me time.”

Fang Lin was speechless, this old man was up to a lot, actually testing the Martial Arts strength of a Pill Refiner. Isn’t this deliberately making things difficult for Pill Refiners?

Naturally, Fang Lin wouldn’t know that since ancient times, only he had received such a test to enter the third floor.

This was because Fang Lin’s performance on the previous two floors had been overly astounding, especially on the second floor. He had swept clean all the pill furnaces, almost like a swarm of locusts.

The consciousness of the Pill Pole Tower had grown afraid, so it had changed the content of the challenges. It deliberately tested Fang Lin’s Martial Arts power in an attempt to stop Fang Lin from advancing further.

After all, the third floor contained even more treasures and opportunities. The consciousness of the Pill Pole Tower was afraid that if Fang Lin entered the third floor, he would sweep it like a swarm of locusts again.

You could say that this was caused by Fang Lin’s exceptional performance, which had intimidated even the consciousness of the Pill Pole Tower.

“If that’s the case, then I’ll have to be impolite.” Fang Lin didn’t say much, since the challenge was so, he could only respond to it.

“Come on, let me see if your strength is enough to qualify you to enter the third floor.” The elder in the black robe waved his hand and said in a compelling manner.

Fang Lin hummed coldly and moved, swooping towards the elder like a ghost. His fierce fist aimed straight for the elder’s face.

The speed of his punch made the elder in the black robe greatly surprised. He was aware that Fang Lin was at the Earth Element Ninth Layer, and hadn’t considered him a threat. But once Fang Lin made a move, it completely shocked him.

The elder in the black robe immediately raised his palm to block, but because was caught off guard, he didn’t exert much force. When their fists met, the elder grunted and repeatedly retreated.

Fang Lin seized the opportunity to press home his attack. He used the Nine Heavens Step Skill, and his attacks came from all directions, raining down like a storm. It was severely testing the elder in the black robe.

“This kid, his Martial Arts is shockingly strong!” The elder’s heart pounded with shock. He knew that Fang Lin had a monstrous talent in the field of Alchemy Tao. He didn’t expect that Fang Lin would not be weak in the Martial Arts field either.

He got careless and was at a huge disadvantage, being constantly suppressed by Fang Lin, which was extremely embarrassing for him.

After all, he was a manifestation of the will of the Pill Pole Tower, having witnessed numerous geniuses, but now he was being beaten by a junior. This was simply a joke.

Instantly, the robed elder grew angry. He took two of Fang Lin’s punches and suddenly extended his hand, like a cunning snake, reaching straight for Fang Lin’s chest.

Fang Lin was surprised, the elder was finally counterattacking, and his move was very sharp.

Fang Lin didn’t dare to underestimate him and kicked out his foot, colliding with the elder’s hand.

With this contact, Fang Lin felt like his leg bone was about to break. It hurt terribly.

“Junior, you’re too complacent!” The elder in the black robe seized a chance, shouted violently, and attacked both sides of Fang Lin’s waist simultaneously.

“This old man really is cunning!” Fang Lin scolded in his heart, stepping on the Nine Heavens Step Skill, quickly retreating, to avoid getting entangled with the elder in the black robe.

Just like Fang Lin had done, once he saw Fang Lin retreating, the elder pursued closely, attacking fiercely like bone maggots.

With the aid of the Nine Heavens Step Skill, Fang Lin was barely able to keep up with the elder.

“Senior, you should suppress your cultivation realm to fight with me!” While Fang Lin was resisting, he shouted.

The elder in the black robe laughed coolly, “This is my strength at the Earth Element Ninth Layer!”

Fang Lin rolled his eyes, this was called the strength of the Earth Element Ninth Layer? He felt it was at par with the experts of the Heavenly Origin Realm.

Right then, Fang Lin patted the Nine Palace Bag and took out the big bone stick.