Game Cultivation World: I'm really playing games

Xue Tianhan carefully removed the Marrow Cleansing Pill and placed it in a specially crafted jade box, fearing that even the slightest vibration would damage the precious elixir. He was well aware of the extraordinary value of the Marrow Cleansing Pill. It not only helped cultivators cleanse their muscles and bones and rebuild their foundation, but also significantly enhanced their potential and aptitude.

At Huang Yan's suggestion, Xue Tianhan decided to present the Marrow Cleansing Pill to the Sect Leader to enhance his reputation. At the same time, he began preparing to refine more Marrow Cleansing Pills and sell them to earn spirit stones to purchase spirit tools to enhance his strength.

Xue Tianhan's decision not only won praise from many of the sect's elders, but also catapulted him to fame among the younger generation. News of his ability to refine the Marrow Cleansing Pill quickly spread throughout the sect, and many sects and independent cultivators expressed great interest and respect for Xue Tianhan's alchemy skills.

As the reputation of the Marrow Cleansing Pill spread, a steady stream of visitors began to appear in front of Xue Tianhan's alchemy furnace, seeking pills. They either brought precious spiritual herbs or large amounts of spiritual stones, hoping to obtain a Marrow Cleansing Pill from Xue Tianhan.

Although Xue Tianhan is busy, his heart is filled with a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction.

However, just when Xue Tianhan's alchemy career was at its peak, a sudden storm was quietly approaching.

A mysterious cultivator in black robes and with a stern face appeared in the sect without any warning, like a ghost suddenly appearing in the dark night.

His figure appeared particularly abrupt and gloomy in the sunlight, as if bringing an ominous aura.

He looked arrogant and scornful as he strode straight to the center of the sect square. Then he suddenly stopped, held his head high, and, gathering all his spiritual energy, declared loudly, "Xue Tianhan's marrow cleansing pill is laced with banned drugs. Taking it will only harm your foundation! However, it won't show up in a short time. This is the terrifying aspect of this pill."

His voice was like a huge bell, echoing endlessly in the sect, instantly breaking the previous peace and tranquility.

As soon as these words came out, it was like a thunderclap in the sky, causing a huge uproar among the crowd. Everyone was shocked and stopped what they were doing, gathered around, and looked at each other, their eyes full of confusion and fear.

A young disciple's eyes widened, a look of disbelief on his face. He shouted, "How is this possible? Senior Brother Xue's pills have always been extremely effective. I've personally witnessed fellow disciples who took Senior Brother Xue's pills making rapid progress in their cultivation without any discomfort."

However, some more meticulous and cautious people expressed doubts and whispered, "We can't believe this easily, but we can't deny it rashly either. If what he said is true, it will be a big trouble. Not only will Senior Brother Xue Tianhan be ruined, but our sect's reputation will also be greatly damaged."

Upon learning of this, the sect's leaders took it very seriously, not daring to slack off. They knew full well that this matter concerned the sect's reputation and the vital interests of numerous cultivators, and that improper handling would lead to unpredictable and serious consequences.

Therefore, the headmaster made a prompt decision and immediately called all the elders together to hold an emergency discussion.

The head of the sect sat at the head of the meeting hall, his brows furrowed, his expression serious. He scanned each elder present with a solemn gaze and slowly said, "Everyone, this matter is of no small importance. It concerns the very foundation of our sect. We must not be vague or careless about it.

To clear Xue Tianhan's name and to make the truth known to the world, I have decided to immediately organize a grand alchemy competition, allowing both parties to conduct an open alchemy competition in public, proving the true quality of the Marrow Cleansing Pill in the most intuitive and fair way."

All the elders nodded in agreement with the Sect Leader's decision, and then they divided the work among themselves and began to prepare for the Alchemy Competition in full swing.

After Xue Tianhan learned the news, although he was open-minded and selfless, and was full of confidence in his alchemy skills and the quality of the marrow cleansing pill, he still felt unprecedented pressure in the face of this sudden challenge.

He knew that this alchemy competition was not just a simple contest of skills, but also a severe test that concerned his own reputation and life and death.

If there is any mistake or error in this competition, all his previous efforts and reputation will burst like bubbles and go to waste. He may even be severely punished by the sect for violating the sect's rules and damaging the sect's reputation, thus falling into an irretrievable situation. His path to becoming an immortal in this life will probably be cut off.

He sighed solemnly to Huang Yan, "Senior Sister, this Alchemy Competition is about honor and life and death. If I fail, everything will be in vain. Although I have a clear conscience, my opponent is so aggressive, and I don't know if he is hiding a conspiracy or trickery. I really can't afford to slack off even a little bit."

Huang Yan gently patted his shoulder, her eyes filled with concern and trust, and comforted him, "Tianhan, don't worry too much. Your superb alchemy skills and profound understanding of the Dao of Alchemy are your solid backing. As long as you remain calm and perform at your best, there is no need to fear any challenge. I believe you will be able to successfully handle this crisis and prove your innocence."

On the day of the Alchemy Competition, the scene was packed with people and very lively.

Upon hearing the news, cultivators from all sides flocked to the arena like a tide, completely encircling the entire alchemy competition venue. They all wanted to witness this highly anticipated alchemy duel with their own eyes and see who was right and who was wrong.

Xue Tianhan stood backstage, took a deep breath, and tried to calm his nerves before stepping steadily into the arena. His gaze was determined, like a fearless warrior about to embark on a battlefield. Although he was nervous, he did not flinch.

He slowly walked over to the area where the spiritual herbs were displayed and began to select them. His eyes were focused and sharp, and he carefully selected and considered each one. He knew that the quality and combination of the spiritual herbs were the key to the success of alchemy.

At this moment, Zhao Yu, who was hiding deep in the crowd, had eyes like a bottomless pool. His sinister gaze seemed to be able to penetrate the crowd and tightly lock onto Xue Tianhan's every move.

He lay dormant like a venomous snake lurking in the shadows, ready to bite at any moment. He sneered inwardly, "Hmph, now let's see how you handle this. I've meticulously planned all this to ruin your reputation and completely wipe you out of the world of immortal cultivation, with no chance of recovery."

It turned out that this sudden turmoil was all secretly manipulated by Zhao Yu behind the scenes.

Zhao Yu watched Xue Tianhan relying on his extraordinary talent in alchemy and his growing reputation, and he was burning with jealousy. Fearing that he would be retaliated by Xue Tianhan in the future, he secretly colluded with the mysterious immortal cultivator in an attempt to completely defeat Xue Tianhan.

He took advantage of the guarding disciple's momentary negligence and sneaked into the room where the spiritual herbs for the Alchemy Competition were stored like a ghost. He secretly applied the poison he had prepared in advance to the key spiritual herbs that Xue Tianhan would use in the Alchemy Competition.

This medicine is colorless and odorless, hidden among the spiritual herbs. Ordinary people can hardly detect any abnormality even if they look carefully. However, once it is used to make an elixir, it will definitely lead to catastrophic consequences, causing the elixir to fail completely, and it is even very likely to cause a violent explosion in the elixir furnace, causing Xue Tianhan to fall into an irretrievable situation and endangering his life.

Xue Tianhan placed all the selected spiritual herbs into the incense burner. His eyes were focused and solemn, and he whispered softly, "The spiritual herbs are ready. The next step is to activate the formation of the alchemy furnace and heat it with the earth flame. Let's see how I can turn the tide in this difficult situation."

Beads of sweat gradually formed on Xue Tianhan's forehead, rolling down his cheeks like pearls from a broken string, each one glittering and sparkling. However, his hands remained as steady as a rock, still working steadily and powerfully at the alchemy furnace.

He increased his spiritual power output, muttering to himself, "Use the formation to separate the medicinal properties, use spiritual fire to burn away the impurities, and then control the fire to perfection. I will definitely succeed in making the elixir. Even if the road ahead is full of thorns, I will never give up."

He concentrated on controlling the temperature of the fire in the furnace and the fusion of the spiritual herbs. Relying on his profound attainments in alchemy and his sharp intuition like an eagle, he tried his best to make up for the serious effects caused by the damage to the spiritual herbs.

The mysterious immortal cultivator saw from afar that Xue Tianhan was not as panicked and disorganized as he had expected, and he couldn't help feeling a little surprised, but he still pretended to be calm and composed.

While pretending to concentrate on refining the elixir, he would occasionally steal glances at Xue Tianhan, muttering to himself, "The medicine should have taken effect, so why is he still able to continue? Did he discover something?"

How could he know that Xue Tianhan had cleverly cleared those harmful substances aside with his exquisite formation, preventing them from interfering with the alchemy process.

However, due to the sudden increase of impurities, the control of the calcination time and temperature required for Xue Tianhan has become more difficult and complicated.

Xue Tianhan's brow furrowed slightly, a trace of unresolved sorrow condensing between his brows. But after just a moment of thought, a fierce fighting spirit surged in his heart like a raging fire. "Someone must have tampered with the spiritual herbs, but harming me won't be that easy. I must find a way out of this predicament and must not let the evildoer succeed."

He was completely immersed in the world of alchemy, controlling everything in the furnace with full concentration.

As time slipped by, the mysterious cultivator grew increasingly flustered. He frantically added spiritual herbs, repeatedly making mistakes with the type, quantity, and timing of the additions. "The heat isn't right, and the herbs are all messed up. What should I do?"

His face instantly turned as pale as paper, bloodless, his eyes full of despair and unwillingness, like a trapped beast in a desperate situation.

In the cold alchemy furnace on a snowy day, the light gradually grew stronger. The light was like a rising sun, containing endless vitality and hope.

A rich medicinal aroma filled the air, permeating the entire venue. Finally, a round, crystal-clear marrow cleansing pill, emitting a soft glow, quietly floated within the furnace.

Xue Tianhan let out a long sigh, that breath seemed to carry away the fatigue and stress he had been feeling for many days, and a smile of relief and pride appeared on his face: "It's done!"

Upon seeing this, the crowd erupted in thunderous cheers and joy, like a surging wave, and applause fell like raindrops, lasting for a long time.

The mysterious immortal cultivator looked at Xue Tianhan's marrow cleansing pill, his face ashen, his body trembling slightly, as if he had suffered a heavy blow. He muttered, "How could this happen? Why did my plan fail?"

After the Alchemy Competition, Xue Tianhan's reputation was at its peak, like a bright and dazzling star shining with endless brilliance in the sky of the immortal cultivation world.

An old man with white hair and an immortal demeanor stroked his beard and exclaimed in admiration, "This boy's alchemy skills are truly unique. He is fearless in the face of danger and remains calm in the face of adversity. He is truly a role model for the immortal world and will surely become a great figure in the future."

And that mysterious immortal cultivator disappeared like a rat crossing the street amid the contempt of the crowd, catching everyone off guard.