Chapter 1788

Seeing that Sebastian was going to refine pills using useless ingredients, Arnold sniggered and started with his alchemy process. Fully focused, he placed the precious ingredients into the alchemy pot one by one according to sequence and timing. He was trained and deft, observing the changes of the pot and adjusting the temperature of the flames. The apprentices of Alpha Sect watched him tightly. Although they were dissatisfied with him, they had to admit that he was professional and serious when it came to alchemy. "It looks like Arnold has some alchemy skills." Someone snorted. "Even if he does, Sebastian isn't going to lose." "But is he going to be successful if he's using such useless ingredients?" While everyone was discussing, Sebastian made a stunning move. Without hesitation, he dropped all the useless ingredients into the alchemy pot. This move instantly sparked an uproar. "Does Sebastian know alchemy at all? Nobody does it like that!" "I think he's here to make a joke. That's just fooling around." "It's over. Alpha Sect will be utterly embarrassed this time." "Don't spout nonsense. Sebastian has created so many miracles before this. Maybe he has plans this time, too." Some carried doubt, some mocked him, and there were others who were worried. Jovi stomped his feet in anger. "What are you doing, Sebastian?" Raphael frowned. "Is this chap self-sabotaging?" Even Nodin, who had always believed in Sebastian, looked worried and tightened his fists secretly. The sect leader, Eldridge, wore a look of confusion as well, but he forced himself to remain calm. On the other hand, Sebastian was unfazed by everyone's reaction. He formed seals with his hands, and the flames within the alchemy pot immediately burned stronger. In the midst of alchemy, Sebastian leisurely whipped out a bottle of wine and started drinking. This scene created another uproar. "This is no time to be having a drink!" "I think he has given up and is just putting up a pretense now." "This guy is just fooling around. One should be completely focused during refinement and not slack off. How can he have a drink?" "Why is Sebastian doing this? It's so disappointing." "Maybe this is his special alchemy technique. Let's not jump to conclusions." Jovi widened his eyes and shouted anxiously, "Sebastian, stop fooling around. This isn't the time to play!" Raphael snorted. "I told you that this guy is unreliable. He's doing nonsense now. Alchemy is important and shouldn't be taken so lightly. He's even having a drink. This is nonsense!" Nodin couldn't help but ask, "Sebastian, what are you doing? Now isn't the time for leisure." Eldridge's face was turning uglier by the second, and he pursed his lips. His confidence in Sebastian was waning as he wondered whether Sebastian was really just playing. "He's not refining pills! That's clearly messing around," someone from the crowd shouted. However, Sebastian merely wiped his lips after finishing his wine and laughed. "What's the hurry? Just wait and see!" he said and continued controlling the fire within the pot. Arnold finished the refinement first. The moment he opened the pot, everyone saw the full, rounded pills which were exuding a thick herbal aroma. His hands trembled in excitement, and his face was full of delight from disbelief. He laughed and shouted excitedly, "I'm successful on my first try! Looks like I have Lady Luck on my side!" The next second, the apprentices of Feuer Sect cheered, "Arnold is amazing! Alpha Sect is losing this time! We won!" The sounds of them rejoicing was deafening, echoing through the entire Alpha Sect. With solemn looks on their faces, the apprentices from Alpha Sect all hung their heads in dejection.