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Chapter 270 Twin Dragon Scissors, Eliminating Obsession! (Seeking guaranteed monthly votes, extra chapter tonight!)

Three-patterned ritual implements.

Throughout the entire Tiannan region, only the Tianzhu Sect openly possesses the method for refining it.

If a weapon refiner has a 60-70% chance of successfully refining a two-patterned magic weapon, and studies the method of refining three-patterned magic weapons, they can basically refine one.

However, it is also extremely difficult for a Foundation Establishment stage weapon refiner to increase the success rate of refining a two-pattern magic weapon to 60% or 70%.

Only those with extraordinary talent in weapon crafting can do this.

If success could be achieved through hard work, then with the Heavenly Forging Sect's profound foundation in weapon crafting, wouldn't most of the Foundation Establishment disciples be able to forge three-patterned magical artifacts?

After all, this place has gathered many weapon-refining geniuses from all over the country.

However, if someone could independently research a new method for crafting three-patterned magical artifacts, that would be a different story.

It requires talent, perseverance, time, and luck—all three are indispensable!

The method for forging three-patterned magic weapons in the Heavenly Forging Sect was developed by a Nascent Soul Grand Elder who was also skilled in weapon forging, after a considerable period of research.

Its preciousness is evident!
According to Huoyun Zhenren's deduction, within the next two Jiazi (60 years) of the Tianzhu Sect, there are probably only a dozen or so young Foundation Establishment cultivators whose weapon-refining skills can reach the second level.

As for the three patterns.

Only a select few, both new and old disciples, might be granted the method of crafting three-patterned magical artifacts.

It shouldn't exceed the number on five fingers.

As for those who have reached the Foundation Establishment stage and comprehended second-tier artifact patterns, the Heavenly Forging Sect may not produce even one in hundreds of years.

Rong Tianyang glanced at his disciple, then at Xu Deling, his brows furrowed.

He himself was one of the few people in the Heavenly Forging Sect who were granted the method of forging three-patterned magical artifacts, and his mastery of artifact crafting was profound.

However, he has become somewhat lax in his research on weapon crafting over the past century, focusing more on cultivation.

That's why he has the cultivation level of the fifth level of the Golden Core stage.

However, in terms of weapon crafting, he is at least a third-tier low-grade weapon refiner.

"This woman's skill and speed in refining two-patterned magic artifacts are clearly superior to Zhu Shan's. She must have been immersed in this realm for at least several years or even more than ten years."

It turns out that Huo Yun actually nurtured a genius in weapon crafting.

However, with this level of skill, to think that the entire younger generation of my Heavenly Forging Sect can't hold their heads up is simply a pipe dream!

He knew that one of the younger generation had been granted the method of crafting three-patterned magical artifacts.

The others were all senior disciples.

This person is named Zhu Rong, the elder brother of Zhu Shan, and also a disciple personally taught by the sect leader of Tianzhu Sect.

Whether it's his talent in weapon crafting or his talent in cultivation, he is even more outstanding than Rong Tianyang.

At a young age, he was already one of the candidates for the young sect leader of the Heavenly Forging Sect.

There were only three such candidates.

Two of them are at the Foundation Establishment stage, and one is at the early Golden Core stage.

Zhu Rong is young and highly talented, while the other is an older Foundation Establishment cultivator with extraordinary talent in weapon crafting. He is currently in seclusion studying second-tier weapon patterns.

He seems to have a very good chance of becoming the next Foundation Establishment stage genius of the Heavenly Forging Sect who can comprehend second-order artifact patterns.

Zhu Rong is the most popular candidate for the position of young sect leader.

However, if another Foundation Establishment cultivator truly comprehends the second-tier artifact patterns, the tide might turn.

While Rong Tianyang was deep in thought, he was already considering whether or not to ask his junior brother to come and put down the woman's arrogant attitude.

Just in case, he sent a telepathic message to the secluded True Lord Lieyang, informing him of the matter, including True Lord Huoyun's previous arrogant remarks.

“A century has passed, and he still has the same personality.” True Monarch Lieyang said calmly, “As for the Flame Phoenix Blood Pool, it will open in three months, just before this year’s Gathering of Prodigies.”

Your disciple Zhu Shan has one spot.

If you're willing, you can use his spot to gamble against Huoyun.

"I will consider it," Rong Tianyang replied.

He had worked very hard to get this spot, firstly because Zhu Shan was the grand-disciple of Lieyang Zhenjun, and secondly because he was Zhu Rong's younger brother.

It might not be the same for other people.

Day two.

The morning light is dim.

Zhu Shan's two-patterned magic weapon was only half-finished when Xu Deling successfully completed its forging.

Many disciples of the Heavenly Forging Sect said, "Being able to train quickly doesn't necessarily mean having high quality!"

"That's right, Senior Brother Zhu Shan is a slow and meticulous person. Once he succeeds in refining it, the quality will definitely crush the other one!"

"Good luck, Senior Brother Zhu Shan!"

"Senior Brother Zhu Shan, don't let the outsider female cultivator defeat you!"

Little did they know that the more they acted this way, the more uneasy Zhu Shan became.

He had only been a second-level weapon refiner for two or three years, and his success rate in refining weapons was just over 10%.

Now, Xu Deling has spent less than a day refining a two-patterned magic weapon, which puts him under great pressure.

The others also added pressure without their knowledge.

A few hours later.

boom!
The cauldron emitted a roar and billowed black smoke.

Zhu Shan's weapon forging attempt failed.

The fact that Xu Deling succeeded in refining the same weapon on his first try speaks volumes.

Even if Zhu Shan were given a few more chances to refine it, the quality of his refining would still be higher than Xu Deling's.

In this competition, Zhu Shan also lost.

For weapon refiners, success rate is also an important criterion.

"Master." Zhu Shan lowered his head, not daring to look at Rong Tianyang.

Rong Tianyang said calmly, "There's no need for that. Victory and defeat are common occurrences in war. Besides, it was my fault for underestimating the other side."

He then looked at Xu Deling and said, "Xu Deling, right? You have a good talent for weapon crafting, but you can only defeat my disciple because you have been immersed in the crafting of two-patterned magic weapons for more than ten years."

The advantage lies in their rich experience!

Your master, True Person Huoyun, said you want to challenge all the younger generation disciples of my Heavenly Forging Sect?

"If any disciple of the Heavenly Forging Sect is not afraid of losing, feel free to challenge me. I will accept any challenge, no matter who it is!" Xu Deling's eyes were full of fighting spirit.

This is not only to wash away the shame of our master, but also to eliminate his obsession!
Then comes making a name for yourself!
Seize the opportunity for yourself!
"Insanity!"

"Arrogant!"

"Who gave you the audacity to spout such nonsense!"

"Do you think you're a master weapon refiner?!"

The disciples of the Heavenly Forging Sect all showed their anger and began to curse.

"If you have no ability, all you can do is shout?" Xu Deling turned around and scanned the people around the square. "If you are not convinced, come forward and have a match with me."

"Even if things get really bad, surely they can at least call for backup?"

The anger in everyone's eyes intensified.

"Let's go, let's go invite Senior Brother Qingyang!"

"I'll go and invite Senior Brother Wu Ming!"

"I'll go and invite Senior Brother Duan!"

Many people shouted, and then took off and flew away.

Although Xu Deling doesn't often use strategies, being in the Xu family and being influenced by what she sees and hears makes it easy for her to stir up other people's emotions.

The bigger the commotion, the more beneficial it will be for Xu Deling and Master Huoyun.

This makes it easier for them to achieve one of their goals.

Enter the treasure land of the Heavenly Forging Sect—the Flame Phoenix Blood Pool!
Legend has it that the Flame Phoenix Blood Pool was formed when an ancient spirit bird containing the bloodline of the Flame Phoenix fell here.

Those who specialize in fire-based cultivation can increase their chances of forming a core in the future, and may also have the opportunity to transform their physique or bloodline.

Of course, the latter is just a rumor, and no one has ever actually experienced a transformation in their physique or bloodline.

Rong Tianyang said, "Fellow Daoist Huoyun, your disciple's tone is just like yours back then. If you really want your disciple to enter the Flame Phoenix Blood Pool, it's not impossible."

In three months, the Blood Pool will open, a once-in-a-lifetime event.

All nine spots have been allocated.

My disciple, Zhu Shan, has one of those spots.

Master Huoyun smiled slightly, "Your disciple has already been defeated."

“My disciple is useless, but that doesn’t mean my Heavenly Forging Sect has no one. I can use this spot as a wager, but what will you use as your wager?”
"Don't bother asking for spirit stones or magical treasures; my Heavenly Forging Sect has plenty."

"There are nine of these spots in the Jiazi system. They're not that precious, but I'll use a crafting inheritance of an ancient artifact of mid-grade or lower as my stake. That should be enough, right?"

"You possess the inheritance of ancient artifact techniques?" Rong Tianyang was slightly taken aback. "Don't spout nonsense!"

His eyes showed suspicion as he continued, "Could it be that I accidentally obtained some unorthodox method of weapon crafting? Let's just assume it's an ancient method of weapon crafting."

"Fellow Daoist Rong, do you perhaps think that I lack even this basic discernment?"

Master Huoyun said, "If you don't believe me, we can make a vow, using our own cultivation lives as the oath. If whoever loses can't come up with the bet, then let them stop here for the rest of their lives and never be able to advance even an inch!"

Rong Tianyang's pupils contracted slightly. Seeing his solemn vow, he believed him to some extent, but still decided to swear an oath that even if Huoyun Zhenren couldn't produce it in the end, he could still make him pay the price.

Given Huoyun Zhenren's potential and age, it's hard to say whether he's at the late Golden Core stage, but he's definitely at the peak of the mid-Golden Core stage.

For a cultivator, the greatest pain is that no matter how hard they try, they cannot make any progress in their cultivation.

I can only watch myself grow old little by little!

Watching my lifespan come to an end step by step!

Upon seeing his master using the hard-won spot in the Flame Phoenix Blood Pool as a wager, Zhu Shan immediately said, "Master."

Rong Tianyang glanced at him and transmitted his voice, "Go and invite your brother here. Don't you have any faith in him either?"

"My elder brother?" Zhu Shan was slightly taken aback. "Yes, my elder brother is the most outstanding young person in the Tianzhu Sect in the past hundred years. Whether it is weapon crafting or combat, he is number one."

If he comes, he will definitely win!
He might not come by ordinary means, but if my spot in the Fiery Phoenix Blood Pool is the stake, my brother will probably come even if he's unwilling.

After all, part of his spot was earned by saving face for others.

"I understand, Master. I will go and fetch my brother right away."

Zhu Shan clasped his hands in a fist salute and then hurriedly left.

Rong Tianyang and Huoyun Zhenren then made a vow of Dao heart.

A quarter of an hour.

People kept landing at the square at the foot of Lieyang Peak.

Someone challenged the younger generation of the Forging Sect using the Dao of Weapons, and made arrogant claims that he would overpower everyone. Upon hearing this, everyone rushed here.

I don't want to miss this rare spectacle.

And the news continues to spread.

"Make way, Senior Brother Qingyang is here!"

"Look, Senior Brother Wu Ming has arrived too."

"That's Senior Brother Duan!"

In the blink of an eye.

Most of the top ten members of the Heavenly Forging Sect's weapon-making skills have arrived.

"Senior Brother Qingyang, it is this woman who made the outrageous statement that she would challenge all the younger generation of our Tianzhu Sect with her weapon-making skills."

"Yes, Senior Brother Qingyang, Senior Brother Zhushan was defeated not long ago."

"Zhu Shan was defeated?"

Upon hearing this, Qingyang and the others' eyes flashed with a strange light.

Although Zhu Shan's weapon-refining skills only rank in the top 30 in the Tianzhu Sect, he is still a second-level weapon refiner.

There aren't many weapon refiners in the outside world who have reached the level of a second-level weapon refiner during the Foundation Establishment stage.

Most of them can only refine top-tier magic artifacts or top-tier magic artifact sets.

It's simply because there's no corresponding lineage of artifacts and techniques.

Seeing that quite a few people had arrived, Xu Deling stepped forward and asked, "May I ask if all ten of the top ten in the Heavenly Forging Sect's weapon-making techniques have arrived? If not, I can wait a little longer."

“There’s no need for you to wait, Fairy. I am Qingyang, and I am ranked sixth in the art of weapon crafting among the younger generation of disciples. I humbly request your guidance.”

Xu Deling glanced at him and said indifferently, "Why bother with such trouble? I will forge a magic weapon, and you will judge. If you are confident that you can defeat me, then forge it. If you are not confident, then each of you will give me a set of forging materials."

So that you won't waste it in vain.

"The fairy is indeed arrogant!" Qingyang said coldly, "What will happen if you lose?"

"Whoever defeats me, I will give them a set of refining materials. If that's not enough, I recently obtained a fire-type demon bird egg, which contains a trace of the bloodline of some ancient spirit bird."

If it hatches and is signed as one's own spirit beast, it would likely be of great help.

“Alright, I accept this bet,” Qingyang said.

Wu Ming, Senior Brother Duan, and others all agreed.

Xu Deling immediately resumed refining the weapon.

Rong Tianyang said, "Fellow Daoist Huoyun, your disciple is quite arrogant. From my observation just now, the magical artifacts she has refined are still somewhat inferior to those of the top artifact-making geniuses of my Tianzhu Sect."

If she loses, don't forget our bet.

Master Huoyun, brimming with confidence, retorted, "How do you know, Fellow Daoist Rong, that my disciple doesn't discriminate based on who he serves?"

Xu Deling calmed his mind and focused intently on refining the weapon.

She was still crafting a two-patterned magic weapon, but it was a masterpiece she had put all her effort into.

As for the materials, they had already been collected on the way to the Heavenly Forging Sect.

During the weapon forging process.

Zhu Shan finally managed to invite Zhu Rong over.

Many people greeted him with a cupped hand and said, "Greetings, Uncle Zhu (Senior Brother Zhu)."

There was no other way; although they were all from the younger generation, Zhu Rong was the sect leader's disciple, and only some Golden Core disciples addressed him as "Senior Brother."

The sect leader of the Heavenly Forging Sect is also a True Monarch-level expert who has reached the Golden Core stage, and his reputation is no less than that of True Monarch Blazing Sun.

Because they were preparing to go into seclusion to break through to the Nascent Soul stage, they needed to select a new sect leader.

Zhu Rong watched Xu Deling refine the weapon quietly, her brows slightly furrowed.

"Brother, what do you think of this woman's skill in weapon crafting?"

"You should be able to beat her easily, right?"

Zhu Rong glanced at Zhu Shan and said indifferently, "Your skill in weapon crafting is nothing compared to hers; you can't even compare to a toe."

"Brother, there's no need to discourage me like this."

"What, you can't stand being told the truth? Don't even mention you, besides me, there are only a handful of people here who can compare to you."

Whether she can win depends on the final result of her weapon forging.

"She can actually rank among the top three young geniuses in weapon crafting in our sect?" Zhu Shan was astonished. "Her master is just a self-taught, unaffiliated weapon crafting cultivator."

"Some people are born geniuses in the art of weaponry; as long as there is a threshold, they can leap to the top."

Zhu Shan remained silent.

Xu Deling spent three full days refining this weapon.

Because what she crafted was not an ordinary two-patterned magic weapon, but a scissor magic weapon she had crafted in her youth; a single scissor could serve as a complete magic weapon.

The combined power of the two pieces far surpasses that of ordinary two-patterned magical artifacts.

Furthermore, Xu Deling had specially prepared two peak-level second-tier pills, each containing the essence, core, and blood essence of a water-dragon or fire-dragon bloodline demon beast, respectively. He had also borrowed the refining method of Xu Chuan's Demon Spirit Pill.

During her travels in the southern part of the country, she began to study this kind of weapon-refining method.

It took seven or eight attempts before we finally succeeded.

Even Master Huoyun was amazed.

This method of refining weapons has a very low success rate, and Master Huoyun advised Xu Deling to use it with extreme caution.

But he was unaware of Xu Deling's talent, which was a kind of permanent proof.

Once a refining is successful, the success rate increases rapidly, reaching 70-80% in just a few attempts.

Xu Deling named this magical artifact the Double Dragon Scissors, or more precisely, the "Water and Fire Double Dragon Scissors".

It is entirely golden in color and shimmers with iridescent light.

The scissors are divided into two blades, left and right. The left blade is about half an inch wide and nearly a foot long, with a blue dragon pattern engraved on the blade.

The dragon's head is held high, its whiskers flutter, its scales are so fine and lifelike, and its limbs stretch out as if about to break through the wall. There is even a water-like luster flowing between the patterns, making it lifelike.

The right blade is symmetrical to the left blade, and the blade surface is engraved with a red dragon with wide-open eyes, sharp claws like hooks, and flames seem to dance between the dragon's coiled body, with the red patterns gleaming with a warm light.

In addition to the dragon pattern, the left blade is engraved with a water-themed pattern, and the right blade is engraved with a fire-themed pattern.

Once the two scissors are closed, you can see that each blade has a hemispherical crystal bead embedded where they meet. The two beads fit together seamlessly, forming a complete round bead.

The lower half of the bead is entirely azure blue, while the upper half is crimson red like flames.

Between the two pearls, the blue and red luster flows on the surface of the gold scissors, making it truly extraordinary.

If you look closely inside the crystal bead, you'll find the twin dragon spirits of water and fire lurking within.

Xu Deling naturally wouldn't demonstrate such a magical artifact refining technique in public. Therefore, when it came to the crucial step after smelting, Xu Deling used an array to isolate and probe the artifact.

Although Rong Tianyang was curious, with Huo Yun Zhenren watching over him, he wouldn't force himself to use his Golden Core divine sense to investigate.

The magical artifact has been successfully crafted.

The formation dissipated as a result.

A pair of golden scissors, about a foot long, hovered in front of Xu Deling, radiating an astonishingly fierce aura.

She raised her hand and gestured in the air, imprinting the last ancient character "翎" onto the surface of the ritual object.

When the ancient characters were engraved, they instantly transformed into a feather with clearly defined patterns.

This ritual implement is already Xu Deling's masterpiece.

It is already very close to the power of a magic weapon.

Xu Deling swallowed a pill to restore his magical power, then his pale golden eyes swept over everyone. "This is the Double Dragon Scissors. Those who accepted the bet earlier may come up and examine it closely."

If you admit defeat, you can hand over a set of refining materials and leave.

Those who refuse to admit defeat are welcome to forge their own weapons and test their skills.

The top ten experts in the art of weapon crafting, except for Zhu Rong, all went up with solemn expressions and took turns inspecting the artifacts.

Someone infused them with magical power, and the Twin Dragon Scissors suddenly unleashed their ferocious power, startling everyone into retreat.

The Twin Dragon Scissors hovered in the air, their red and blue light flowing around them. More than ten feet above them, two phantom images of water and fire dragons, each seven or eight feet long, appeared.

They intertwined and coiled together, emitting bursts of dragon roars in all directions.

The sound waves surged, and the onlookers, feeling its ferocity, all turned pale.

This is only the initial activation part, yet it is already more powerful than ordinary two-pattern attack magic weapons.

If fully activated, one can see just how terrifying this Twin Dragon Scissors is!

Qingyang's face was ashen, his eyes filled with hesitation and confusion, but in the end he let out a soft sigh, shook his head, and took out a set of refining materials from his storage bag and handed them to Xu Deling.

Then he clasped his hands in a fist and said, "My skills are inferior to yours."

Seeing that someone had admitted defeat, the others stopped insisting, paid their bets, and left the game.

at this time.

Zhu Rong suddenly said, "Fairy Ling, may I take a look?"

With a wave of his hand, Xu Deling presented the Double Dragon Scissors to him.

After careful observation and study, Zhu Rong pushed the scissors back to Xu Deling's side and sighed, "No wonder Junior Brother Qingyang and the others all feel inferior to him."

The method of refining this scissor is something I have never heard of before. It is truly a marvelous idea that no ordinary person could come up with. The refining technique is also unparalleled, reaching the pinnacle of the Foundation Establishment stage.

They certainly didn't lose unjustly.

Upon seeing his assessment, Xu Deling asked seriously, "Who are you?"

“My name is Zhu Rong. I will now challenge the fairy to a duel. If you can win, you will have surpassed all the young geniuses of my Heavenly Forging Sect in the art of weapon crafting.”

"It seems you are the number one young talent of the Heavenly Forging Sect this generation."

Zhu Rong nodded slightly, readily admitting it.

"Having seen my Twin Dragon Scissors, Fellow Daoist Zhurong remains so calm and composed. Are you confident in your abilities?" Xu Deling said indifferently, "Do you dare to make a bet with me?"

"Want to bet on a piece of material?"

Xu Deling chuckled and shook his head, then said something astonishing: "I'm betting on the method for refining three-patterned magic weapons that you possess."

Everyone changed color when they heard it.

This is a weapon-forging method that the Heavenly Forging Sect never reveals to outsiders.

Zhu Rong was also moved upon hearing this. "Fairy Ling's spirit can swallow mountains and rivers, but unfortunately, I cannot pass it on to anyone unless the sect allows it."

"That's a real pity. I was planning to use the crafting method of the Twin Dragon Scissors to exchange for it."

"I am very eager to see the Fairy's method of forging the Twin Dragon Scissors. Since we are all weapon refiners, the more materials we accumulate, the better."

I wagered five portions of Tier 3 materials and thirteen portions of Tier 2 top-tier materials.

"Would the fairy be willing?"

"Add the magical artifacts you refine next. If I lose, I will give you the Twin Dragon Scissors and the method of refining them."

Zhu Rong made a comparison in his mind.

Although the power of the Double Dragon Scissors is not as great as that of the Three-Pattern Magic Weapon, it is very close. What is even more precious is its crafting method, which can be called a special inheritance of the art of weapon crafting.

Next came Zhu Rong's weapon forging, which he also concealed with an array.

After all, the method of crafting three-patterned magical artifacts is a closely guarded secret, and only a few people with permission can watch it.

Xu Deling smiled slightly.

They finally took the bait!
All she wanted was a three-patterned magic weapon!

Because no matter how you look at it, it's clear that the Heavenly Forging Sect would never provide the method for crafting magical artifacts.

It is several times more precious than the quota for the Flame Phoenix Blood Pool!
Although there is no method for refining it, making it more difficult to study, with Xu Deling's talent in weapon crafting, it will only take a few more years.

After all, this was the path she initially took, borrowing from other people's magical artifacts to enrich her own foundation in the art of artifact crafting.

The crafting of three-patterned magical artifacts is complicated and difficult.

It took Zhu Rong seven or eight days to successfully refine it.

"Fairy Ling, this spear is called the Heavenly King Spear. Please take a look!"

He threw the Heavenly King Spear, which was entirely black and gold and engraved with three weapon patterns, over.

"These are three special artifact patterns: 'King,' 'Dominator,' and 'Saint,' symbolizing the paths of the King, the Dominator, and the Saint. The three patterns complement each other, making the name 'Heavenly King' truly fitting."

Xu Deling stroked the Heavenly King Spear, his heart filled with joy, but it was impossible to figure out its forging method just by doing this.

After a while.

She returned the Heavenly King Spear to Zhu Rong, praising it, "What a fine spear!"

"This is the true pinnacle of magical artifacts; my artifact-refining techniques are indeed inferior."

It seems the spot has been secured.

Zhu Shan breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile, "It's good that you know. This is a three-patterned magic weapon, and its strongest power is comparable to a magic treasure."

"Why don't you quickly hand over those dragon-slaying scissors and the method of their forging!"

Xu Deling looked at him quietly, "Zhu Shan, Zhu Rong, you two are brothers, right?"

"Indeed, Zhurong is my elder brother!"

"Brother Zhu, I truly feel sorry for you. Having such a brother who betrays his elder brother, if it were me, I'm afraid I would hang him up and beat him for three days and three nights."

Xu Deling smiled faintly and said to Zhu Shan, "The louder you shout now, the more embarrassed your brother will be later."

"What nonsense are you spouting? My brother forged a three-patterned magic weapon, the pinnacle of magic weapons!"

"What do you have to compare to my brother?"

Xu Deling gave a cold laugh, "A three-patterned magic artifact is still just a magic artifact. It may be comparable to a magic treasure, but it is ultimately no match for a true magic treasure, is it?"

Upon hearing this, Rong Tianyang felt a sense of foreboding.

He stared at Master Huoyun in disbelief, "Could it be that your disciple can already refine magic weapons?!"

"How is that possible? My Heavenly Forging Sect has not been able to cultivate such a genius in hundreds of years. How could a rogue weapon cultivator like you possibly cultivate one?"

"Cultivate?" Master Huoyun smiled smugly. "Does Fellow Daoist Rong really think that such a prodigy can be cultivated?"

You know perfectly well what's going on.

That's right, I really did have a stroke of luck, and by some twist of fate, I took in such a disciple.

There is very little I can teach her.

I can no longer teach her, but I've learned a lot from her.

Her future is incredibly bright and promising!

But so what.

She, Xu Deling, is my disciple, Master Huoyun!

In an instant, Master Huoyun's long-held obsession vanished, and he even felt his Dao heart become much clearer.

Previously, he only had a two or three chance of entering the late stage of the Golden Core realm, but now he has at least a four or five chance.

"I don't believe it!" Rong Tianyang's forehead veins bulged, and his face was somewhat ferocious.

"Stubborn!" Master Huoyun said with a sneer, feeling extremely pleased to see his expression.

Just now.

A streak of light descended from Lieyang Peak and arrived beside the two.

Rong Tianyang was slightly startled and quickly cupped his hands, saying, "Greetings, Master. Why have you come down?"

"Greetings, Senior True Lord Lieyang." True Man Huoyun also clasped his hands in greeting.

"Fellow Daoist Huoyun, there's no need to be so polite."

Lieyang Zhenjun waved his hand and then looked at Rong Tianyang, "Your Dao heart still needs tempering. If you continue like this, you will never have the possibility of breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage!"
So what if you lose? Can't you afford to lose a spot in the Flame Phoenix Blood Pool?

"So what if you win? At most, you'll just mock Fellow Daoist Huoyun for overestimating himself. What good will that do for your cultivation progress?"

Rong Tianyang lowered his head, quickly regaining his composure, and cupped his hands again, saying, "Thank you for your teachings, Master. I have learned a great deal."

"If this disciple loses, I will fulfill my promise and relinquish my spot in the Flame Phoenix Blood Pool."

True Lord Lieyang nodded slightly and looked at Fellow Daoist Huoyun, saying, "Fellow Daoist Huoyun, it's been a hundred years. You've truly taken on a fine disciple."

"However, whether she can successfully refine a magical artifact remains to be seen."

Don't forget that a hundred years ago, you too had reached the level of being able to refine magical artifacts, but you lost to Tianyang because you failed twice in a row.

This is exactly what Master Huoyun was worried about.

For someone who has just become a third-tier low-grade weapon refiner, the success rate of refining magic weapons is extremely low, and it is common for them to fail three or four times in a row.

It requires continuous refining to stabilize the success rate, and then gradually improve it.

It took Master Huoyun over a hundred years to go from a beginner to achieving a success rate of 60-70%.

Although Xu Deling succeeded in refining a magic weapon on his first attempt, and it was a pill furnace magic weapon, he only refined it once.

"Ling'er, don't let your teacher down."

With his obsession gone, Master Huoyun's greatest hope now is to see Xu Deling win, overpower the younger generation of Tianzhu Sect, and thus enter the Flame Phoenix Blood Pool.

Even without the opportunity for transformation, it will still bring her great benefits and help her take another step forward on the path of supernatural power formation!
Zhu Shan was taken aback. "You mean, you can also refine magical artifacts?"

"This is simply a fantasy!"

Zhu Rong gave him a cold glance and said, "Shut up!"

"It seems I've spoiled you too much, which has led to your personality!"

Zhu Rong said coldly, "From today onwards, you will give up your spot in the Heavenly Pride Gathering and go to Tianzhu Peak to forge iron for three months to temper your character."

"Brother!"

"If you don't go, you don't need to call me brother anymore."

"Yes, I understand."

Zhu Shan knew that Zhu Rong was truly angry, so he lowered his head and dared not speak again.

"I'm sorry to have made you laugh, Fairy Ling."

"It's alright, every family has its own troubles."

Zhu Rong is a person worth looking at highly. Xu Deling smiled and said, "A three-patterned magic weapon is indeed the ultimate magic weapon, but comprehending a second-order weapon pattern is breaking through the limit of the Foundation Establishment weapon path."

This is the true qualitative leap in the weapon-crafting skills of a Foundation Establishment weapon refiner.

Zhu Rong and Qing Yang, among others, seemed to be deep in thought. Then, they saw Xu Deling form a sword-finger gesture and use the void as a canvas to inscribe second-tier artifact patterns.

Every stroke and line seemed to defy the natural order, causing fine beads of sweat to appear on his forehead.

Until a more mysterious second-order artifact pattern with the character "fire" was successfully drawn.

hum~
The void trembled.

Everyone looked at the artifact's patterns and seemed to see a sea of ​​fire spreading in the void.

"Second-order artifact pattern!"

Someone murmured, "I once saw an elder sketching a second-tier artifact pattern, which also produced this kind of strange phenomenon, containing the power of heaven and earth."

Xu Deling smiled faintly and waved his hand gently, causing the second-tier artifact patterns to dissipate into the air.

Even if he didn't do that, the artifact patterns would soon disappear on their own.

At her current level, she is not yet capable of imprinting artifact patterns into the void.

"Being able to comprehend and outline second-tier artifact patterns shows that Fairy Ling's mastery of artifact crafting is indeed superior to mine, but crafting magic weapons during the Foundation Establishment stage presents a different kind of difficulty."

Zhu Rong clasped his hands and said, "Therefore, if Fairy Ling does not truly refine a magic weapon, even for the sake of the Heavenly Forging Sect's reputation, I, Zhu Rong, will not admit defeat."

“Of course.” Xu Deling smiled lightly. “However, the earth fire in this square is not enough to refine magic treasures. I cannot refine magic treasures with it. I still need earth fire that reaches the level of third-order true flame.”

"Young friend, come with me to the top of the mountain. I will prepare all the earth fire and materials you need."

"Greetings, Lord Blazing Sun."

Upon hearing the sound, the disciples of the Heavenly Forging Sect in the square realized that True Lord Blazing Sun had also arrived.

"Thank you, Senior True Lord Lieyang!" Xu Deling bowed and then turned to the others, saying, "My magic weapon will surely be born within one to two months."

Then, they flew towards Huoyun Zhenren, Rongtianyang, and Lieyang Zhenjun, and went up Lieyang Peak together.

"Do you really think Fairy Ling can forge a magic weapon while only at the Foundation Establishment stage?"

"I don't know, but I do know that in the history of our Tianzhu Sect, only one person has ever done it. Moreover, when that ancestor forged the magic weapon, he was already over sixty years old and not among the younger generation."

He later became the restorer of our Heavenly Forging Sect, and further solidified our Heavenly Forging Sect's status as a sacred place for weapon forging.

"If she succeeds, she will be the first person in the history of our Heavenly Forging Sect, a feat worthy of being recorded in history!"

"Wait, is Fairy Ling a disciple of our Heavenly Forging Sect?"

"It was refined within our Heavenly Forging Sect, so I guess it counts."

(End of this chapter)