Time passed quickly as Bai Zihan flawlessly finished every step until it was time for Pill Formation.
Everyone watched in anticipation.
The furnace lid lifted.
A faint ripple of dense Qi spread across the hall.
Within—
A single pill rested.
Its surface shimmered with layered light, deeper and more refined than before.
Top Grade-4 Pill!
Silence fell instantly.
Then shock erupted.
"He… he actually succeeded?!"
"That's a Top Grade-4 pill!"
"Doesn't that mean…!"
Many knew that if Bai Zihan had refined this pill without being restricted by ingredients, he might have won against Mu Linyue.
But obviously, Mu Linyue was also someone they didn't want to offend, so they could only keep their opinions to themselves.
Mu Linyue stood still.
Her eyes locked onto the pill.
Bai Zihan turned, a satisfied smirk forming on his lips.
"Well?"
He asked lightly.
Mu Linyue exhaled slowly.
Then a faint smile appeared.
"Impressive!"
No mockery.
No arrogance.
Only acknowledgment.
