The morning's observations had already been extremely beneficial for Ye Qingchen. With so many Pill Kings competing in the afternoon, he was certain his understanding of the Alchemy Dao would advance even further. Such an excellent learning opportunity was rare and valuable, so Ye Qingchen activated his Dual Pupil Martial Soul, determined not to miss a single detail.
Whether by chance or design, the Qingyun Sect's stage was adjacent to the Heavenly Profound Sect's. Before the competition even began, Xiong Bin and Xiong Hai started hurling insults at Pavilion Master Zhang and Vice Pavilion Master Liu. Pavilion Master Zhang simply scoffed at their mockery, but Vice Pavilion Master Liu was trembling with rage. It took some consoling from Pavilion Master Zhang before he managed to calm down slightly.
