Chapter 65 - The Final Competition
Chapter 65: The Final Competition
When it came to Gu Xi, the black fog did not even come forward to fight. To be more precise, it was scared off. It was fine if it was like this, but it was still such a crushing defeat.
The life essence that had been swallowed earlier had been stolen by Gu Xi. It could only be described with one word: 'miserable'.
Looking at the small ball of black fog on Han Tian's cauldron, it was a problem whether it could condense into a proper pill aura. Baizhi, who was still refining her pill, could not help but raise her eyes to look at Gu Xi when she noticed the movement here.
"It's our fault for not recognizing true talent. It turns out that the real bigwigs use newbie cauldrons to refine pills."
"Is that possible? Although this cauldron looks similar to a newbie cauldron, it actually has a huge origin."
It had to be said that Gu Xi was showing off, which shocked everyone. This even started a trend, and many alchemists wanted to try using beginner cauldrons to refine pills.
Of course, the raw materials used to make cauldrons were extremely precious. However, the cauldrons were made to resemble those of beginner cauldrons, just so that they could be like Gu Xi. However, these were all things to be discussed in the future.
"No matter what, the Big Boss has helped me take revenge. Han Tian has also suffered the consequences of his own actions. He really thinks that the Life-devouring Pill is invincible in the world. He has kicked an iron plate. Let's see if he still dares to be arrogant in the future."
Those alchemists who had lost the qualification to compete because of Han Tian were overjoyed.
However, when Lu Haoxuan saw the scene in front of him, his pupils constricted slightly. His gaze fell on Gu Xi, and he did not move his eyes away for a moment.
He clearly felt that the pill Gu Xi refined was extremely ordinary. Logically speaking, it should not be able to resist the existence of the Life-devouring Pill. How could it create such a scene?
"This shouldn't be, it's too strange…"
Even though he had read a bunch of books and collected countless pill formulas, he still could not find out what kind of pill GuiXI refined.
It was not that Lu Haoxuan was boasting, but he knew of all the pill formulas that were recorded in the world. What Gu Xi refined was unheard of. Could it be some ancient recipe?
However, from the way he refined it, it did not seem like it. It felt like it was an extremely ordinary one. However, if it was ordinary, how could it make the overbearing Life-devouring Pill back off?
"This person is a little strange."
Gu Xi did not know that Lu Haoxuan had already set his eyes on him. Even if he knew, he probably would not take it to heart.
At this moment, only Gu Xi, Baizhi, and Han Tian were left on the field. Although Han Tian's pill aura had not dissipated, his weak appearance made it seem as if the flickering flame would soon be extinguished.
"I don't know if Han Tian can turn the tide. who asked him to be so arrogant earlier?"
Many of the competitors who had lost their qualifications to compete because of the Life-devouring Pill were mocking Han Tian, thinking that he had brought this upon himself.
There were also some people who admired Han Tian's method. After all, this was a competition where the strong preyed on the weak. It had been an eternal principle since ancient times.
However, no one had ever thought highly of Gu Xi, who had been hailed as a hidden boss. He charged out of the encirclement like a dark horse. This was out of everyone's expectations.
It was to the extent that even the people of the Supreme Purity Sect wished they could stand up straight. If it were not for Wu Huaqing's repeated warnings, some disciples would have already started to spread the news.
When the time for one incense stick to burn was up, it would also mean the end of the competition.
The referee looked at the three of them. His gaze stayed on Gu Xi the longest because he did not know what kind of pill Gu Xi had refined. However, the aura that this pill emitted was undoubtedly of the 8th grade.
Fortunately, Lu Haoxuan had a foresight to warn him before he slowly announced, "The final winners are Gu Xi and Baizhi."
It was a pity that Han Tian did not refine the 8th grade pill. Although his pill aura was barely condensed, after suffering that blow, he had given Gu Xi all the life essence that he had devoured from the others.
In the end, the pill aura had finally taken shape, but it was like loose sand. The pill could not reach the 8th grade at all.
Han Tian's face was ashen. His cold gaze landed on Gu Xi. He walked over and said, "My skills are inferior to yours. Naturally, I have nothing to say. However, I am not resigned."
After he left these words, he turned around and left. Everyone wondered what he meant. Of course, this was only a small prelude, and it did not affect anything.
Very quickly, the referee announced the start of the third match. Lu Haoxuan, who had been sitting behind the scenes, finally stood up.
"I'm very happy that you guys have been able to make it this far. I will personally host the last match. The rules of the competition are very simple. There are no restrictions on the quality of medicinal pills. Whoever refines the purest medicinal pill will be the winner."
There was a moment of silence in the arena. It sounded very simple, but when one thought about it carefully, it was not so.
Regardless of whether it was a high-grade medicinal pill or a low-grade medicinal pill, there would be impurities no matter what. That was because of the cauldron, the environment, the medicinal ingredients, the temperature, and many other factors.
The higher the purity of the pill, the greater the requirement for the skill of the pill refiner. However, all the alchemists in the world spent their entire lives in pursuit of the supreme pill.
The so-called 'Flawless' pill was only seen in ancient records. No one in the world had ever been able to refine it, even the Alchemy Emperor was no exception. Therefore, the pill that the Wanxiang Chamber of Commerce had taken out earlier could be said to be unprecedented. It was the only one in the world, which was why it had caused such a huge sensation.
An ordinary person could be considered extremely outstanding if they could approach 80% purity. Even Lu Haoxuan and some others could only approach 90% purity.
"As expected of a test that the Alchemy Emperor could think of. It's getting more and more tricky."
"The first test is the alchemist's temperament and knowledge. The second test is the ability to operate and control. The third test is the purification of the pill. It can be said that each test is more difficult than the last."
"I don't know who is better this time."
Chapter 66 - The Birth of the Mother and Child Cauldrons
Chapter 66: The Birth of the Mother and Child Cauldrons
Whether it was Lu Haoxuan's disciple or this dark horse who had suddenly appeared, everyone had great expectations for these two people. After all, their strength was obvious to everyone.
Especially Gu Xi, when he said 'scram', it was very impressive. Of course, Baizhi had always been at ease. It could be seen that she had not used her full strength in the first two rounds.
Everyone became more and more expectant of the final battle.
Baizhi looked at the man in front of her and did not dare to underestimate her opponent. As Lu Haoxuan's disciple, she was well-read and could be said to know all the pill formulas in the world. She even knew many of the lost pill formulas.
However, she had not seen through the pill that Gu XI had just refined. If Baizhi had known that even Lu Haoxuan had not seen through it, she would have been even more surprised.
She took the initiative to take action. This time, she did not hide anymore. Instead, she took out another cauldron. Seeing Baizhi's actions, everyone present was puzzled. If she suddenly changed the cauldron at this time, it would inevitably affect her performance.
"Why did she suddenly change the cauldron again?"
This cauldron looked quite old. Green copper rust covered the entire cauldron. Its entire body was filled with an inexplicable ancient aura. The entire body of the cauldron was very simple and there were no unnecessary decorations.
However, there were unintelligible words and symbols carved around it. Moreover, they were quite blurry, and it was difficult to guess their origin. However, one thing was certain, this cauldron was definitely extraordinary.
The moment it appeared, the green aura of life and light spots all floated above the cauldron, forming a strange scene. It was already so grand even before the refinement had begun.
Although the cauldron that Baizhi used earlier was very powerful and rare, it was still a little lacking compared to the one before her.
Baizhi Xin moved as she pleased. Skyheart Silver Orchid Grass, Thousand-year-old Snow Silkworm, Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower, White Dew Leaf Frost, and many other rare treasures entered the cauldron one after another. Her every move was filled with a faintly discernible Dao rhythm, and it worked seamlessly with this cauldron.
"Could it be that the cauldron she used earlier was not what she normally used and this cauldron was her true Magical Artifact?"
Everyone was puzzled and could not understand why Baizhi would do this, but they soon had an answer.
In just a moment, the rich medicinal fragrance seemed to be able to solidify and float around in the arena. Smelling it made people feel refreshed. The faint sound of a young phoenix's clear cry in the sky soothed their hearts. Seven-colored clouds came from the east, at the same time, the Purple Qi was vast and mighty.
Such a scene was simply too much for people to take in. They were all amazed.
Everyone present was shocked. "The pill is about to be formed so soon?"
As everyone knew, only when an extremely powerful pill was formed would such a situation occur.
However, this statement was quickly denied by others. They guessed, "How can it be so fast? How long has it been? It should only be a phenomenon caused by this cauldron refining pills."
Moreover, the abundant spiritual energy brought by these strange phenomena was all gathered and then fed back into the cauldron, making this small world an unprecedented Fengshui treasure land.
The others could not help but gasp. They had never heard of such a cauldron before, and they had never seen such ascene.
"I heard that there was an ancient divine cauldron that was born with spirituality. Not only could it provide spiritual energy for pill refining and isolating external disturbances, but it could also purify some impurities. It's perfect at the final stage of pill formation. Could it be that the cauldron in front of her…"
Although she did not finish her sentence, everyone had already guessed that the cauldron in Baizhi's hand probably came from ancient times. Even if it was not, it was still related.
"No wonder she didn't take it out earlier."
Only then did everyone realize that the cauldron that Baizhi used had too much of a bonus and could even affect the fairness of the competition. Although there were no rules against this, she did not want to do so. Thus, she chose to take it out only for the final competition.
"As expected of the Alchemy Emperor's disciple. This kind of temperament and quality is really something that ordinary people can not possess."
The others were filled with emotion.
When their gazes fell on Gu Xi, they realized that he had also changed to a Venerable Cauldron. However, it was understandable. Since they were at the final moment of the competition, they naturally each displayed their own abilities and took out their own items to see what they had.
Otherwise, the quality of the pills would still be affected in the end, no matter how good the alchemy skills they had.
However, when everyone saw the cauldron in Gu Xi's hand, they were all stunned.
It was a pitch-black cauldron with rust stains on it. One could hardly see its original appearance, which made one think of the black pot on the stove.
If it was not for the cauldron's basic shape, other places would really be no different from a pot.
It was this cauldron that made Baizhi and Lu Haoxuan's expressions change drastically. Even Lu Haoxuan lost his composure and stood up from his chair. The referee next to him immediately asked what had happened in surprise.
Lu Haoxuan shook his head and said, "No, nothing."
The others did not understand the origin of this cauldron, but Lu Haoxuan and Baizhi knew it clearly.
"How could it be… didn't I already make a deal with that mysterious person? How could it appear in this person's hands?"
Baizhi muttered to herself. She could not believe it. Perhaps the appearance could be a coincidence, but at this moment, the Child Cauldron in her hands actually had an impulse to not listen to her.
As a result, the spiritual energy around her trembled and actually showed signs of slowly dispersing. She hurriedly steadied her mind, but she still could not calm down. The Mother Cauldron's influence on the Child Cauldron was too great.
When they first obtained the Child and Mother Cauldrons, they discovered that although these two cauldrons came from the same source, they were worlds apart.
The Child Cauldron was gentle and was very beneficial to refining medicinal pills. Moreover, it could extract the impurities in the medicinal pills. Not only that, but it could also be purified. It could be said that it was a once in a hundred years opportunity.
Chapter 67 - Ancient Pill
Chapter 67: Ancient Pill-Making Method? Refining Pills With Bare Hands!
Translation
The Mother Cauldron, on the other hand, was extremely violent. Anyone who touched it would be in danger. If one did not have any special methods, they would easily fall for it. Even Lu Haoxuan and Baizhi would have fallen for it, but now…
Baizhi's gaze fell on Gu Xi's hand. The cauldron was very calm and looked no different from an ordinary cauldron. It did not look like its usual berserk self.
She could not help but have doubts in her heart. Was this really the same cauldron?
Only those who had come into contact with the Mother Cauldron knew how terrifying this cauldron was. This was also the reason why Lu Haoxuan and Baizhi, who knew that it was of great value and could suppress the Son Cauldron, still chose to take it out and exchange for it.
"Where did you get this cauldron?" Lu Haoxuan asked. He seemed to be very interested in Gu Xi's cauldron, which attracted many people's attention.
"This cauldron looks very ordinary. Why would Alchemy Emperor Lu look at it differently?"
The crowd discussed in hushed tones. No matter how much they looked at it, they could not find anything special about it.
The cauldron had been sealed by the system. With Gu Xi's extraction and suppression, it was no longer as dangerous as before. Thus, these people could not see anything unusual.
"This is a gift from my Master."
Gu Xi took out the excuse that he had prepared long ago. In any case, anything could be pushed to that Master who did not exist. Even if Lu Haoxuan could see that he was someone from the Wanxiang Chamber of Commerce that day, what could he do?
Lu Haoxuan could not help but fall into silence. From his previous actions, he dared to conclude that there must be an extraordinary force behind Gu Xi. Otherwise, with his ability, it was impossible that he was unable to find the person who had created the Flawless quality pill.
The person behind the scenes must have hidden it very deeply. Even he could not easily offend such a force.
No one knew how complicated Lu Haoxuan's emotions were at the moment. He had never thought that at the Dao Conference in the Capital, first there would be a Flawless quality pill, and then even people from the Demon Region would come to join in the fun.
Now that he knew about the existence of such a colossus, he did not know whether this news was good or bad for the Capital. He had a faint premonition that this young man in front of him was even more extraordinary than he had imagined.
"I'm afraid that Baizhi is going to lose."
Lu Haoxuan suddenly opened his mouth. The referee beside him could not help but be shocked when he heard this. Gu Xi had the strength, and he was indeed a dark horse that had made it to the finals.
However, before the two of them could refine their pills, Lu Haoxuan had already said these words. He asked in puzzlement, "Miss Baizhi is so young, yet she has already reached the level of an extraordinary sage. Although that kid is mysterious and has some abilities, it won't be easy for him to win."
Lu Haoxuan shook his head and could not help but sigh. "Although this Child Cauldron is powerful, the Mother Cauldron has its suppressive effect."
As expected, on the field, Baizhi frowned and her movements suddenly stopped. The Child Cauldron in her hand kept buzzing and was not under her control at all. It seemed like it was about to leave her palm.
If it were not for the fact that Baizhi had spent all her efforts to barely suppress it, the Child Cauldron's condition at the moment was not suitable for refining pills. The white light flickered and appeared extremely unstable.
When the others saw this, they were also discussing it animatedly.
"What's wrong with Miss Bai? Why did she suddenly stop?"
"Look, it seems like there's something wrong with the cauldron in her hand. Wasn't it fine before? How did it become like this after the appearance of that other cauldron?"
The people on the field still did not know that these were the Child and Mother Cauldrons because there was nothing similar about their bodies. One was exquisite and resplendent, flowing with light and overflowing with color, looking full of divinity. The other one was gray and ordinary. No one could connect the two together.
"You have the Mother Cauldron in your hand. You're naturally able to suppress the Child Cauldron. I'm simply unable to display my full strength."
The crowd only came to a sudden realization after hearing this. So there was actually such a twist in the story.
"Those are the Mother and Child Cauldrons! It doesn't look like it at all. But how did the Mother Cauldron end up in this kid's hand, while Miss Bai has the Child Cauldron in her hand?"
"No wonder Alchemy Emperor Lu suddenly asked about it earlier. He must have figured it out."
Gu Xi was not stupid, so she naturally knew what Baizhi was implying. Even if he won, it would be an unfair victory. Seeing Baizhi's unconvinced look, he curved his lips.
"If that's the case –"
He waved his hand and actually summoned the cauldron back.
This action was beyond everyone's expectations. "What is he going to do? Change another cauldron at the last minute?"
"It seems like it's too late now. The incense has already been burned by more than half."
Everyone was confused. Even Baizhi was stunned on the spot.
"Then I'll make you completely convinced."
The moment he finished speaking, Gu Xi waved his hands. Countless precious medicinal herbs seemed to have been summoned by something and fell into his palms.
A dense spiritual light appeared as if it was a burning flame. Green essence burst out and was constantly extracted, as if it was reborn.
Seeing this scene, everyone was stunned, not knowing what Gu Xi was going to do.
Only Lu Haoxuan's breathing was rapid. He stood up from his chair again, even more so than before. "He's going to –"
"He, he's not going to refine pills with his bare hands, is he?!"
Someone shouted in surprise, and everyone had puzzled expressions on their faces.
"Refining pills with bare hands? How can there be such a method? How can it be done without a pill furnace? You must be joking, right?"
Chapter 68 - Alchemy Emperor: I Understand Now
Chapter 68: Alchemy Emperor: I Understand Now
During ancient times, the spiritual energy was abundant, and the sky was used as a furnace to forge medicinal pills. The human body was like a medium, and there was an extremely special alchemy method that did not need to rely on external things to refine pills.
Even so, that person was still an extraordinary talent, and his strength was only higher than those of the Ancient Emperors. This was because cultivators needed to be able to communicate with all things in the world, and they had extremely high requirements for cultivation and comprehension.
Therefore, very few people were able to succeed, let alone now. As the spiritual energy gradually dissipated, it was no longer the same as it was in the past. This method of pill refinement was only recorded in ancient books and legends. The number of people who knew about it could be counted on one's fingers.
However, they never thought that they would actually see it here today!
Hearing someone explain in detail, everyone was once again shocked. It could be said that it was an eye-opener.
"I had always thought that refining pills with bare hands was nothing more than an invention or conjecture of the predecessors. How could it be possible to successfully refine a pill without a pill furnace?"
A powerful alchemist muttered to himself on the spot. His expression was extremely complicated.
"According to the records, this method is extremely difficult. Can he succeed at such a young age? He's not trying to fool everyone, right?"
The others subconsciously held their breaths and stared at Gu Xi without blinking, afraid that they would miss out on some wonderful scene.
Gu Xi waved his hands. It seemed to be a simple movement, but it carried a faint Dao rhythm. Black and white gas slowly rose from the left and right sides, as if yin and yang were entrenched in the air, forming a huge tai chi eight trigrams pattern.
Everyone's eyes were glued to the scene. They saw countless divine lights shining brightly, forming all sorts of strange phenomena that filled the surroundings. Gu Xi was expressionless, appearing even more unfathomable.
As Lu Haoxuan focused his attention on the scene, he was a little confused. "Strange…"
"His pill refining method is indeed powerful. He can feel the medicinal essence within, but why isn't there any life aura coming from him?"
Logically speaking, at this point, the pill was constantly being extracted and purified, so one should be able to feel the rich life essence. However, there was not the slightest bit of it when it came to Gu Xi. It gave people the feeling that it was just an empty shell.
As expected of an Alchemy Emperor, Lu Haoxuan quickly discovered the problem with Gu Xi.
After all, Gu Xi was a halfway house monk, and it was all thanks to the System. If he were to seriously refine pills, how would he be able to do it? However, it would not be a problem for him to play a few tricks to fool people, but over time, he would definitely be discovered by others.
The people present were not fools. They were all quite skilled in pill refinement. They could deceive for a while, but they would not be able to deceive for the rest of their lives.
"I think it's a little strange. Although I've never seen what it's like to refine pills with your bare hands, there are almost no people in this world who can do it. Even Alchemy Emperor Lu is the same, let alone this kid. Could it be that he's even more powerful than Alchemy Emperor Lu?"
"Something is not right. Alchemy can not be refined out of the furnace. Could it be that this kid has stolen some secret technique?"
Strange voices gradually sounded, and they were not optimistic about Gu Xi. They all thought that Gu Xi was deliberately mystifying the entire matter. After all, bare-handed alchemy has only been a legend, or only recorded in the classics.
[45,648 impurities detected in the nameless pill. Do you wish to extract them?]
The system notification suddenly sounded in his mind. Gu Xi had been waiting for a long time.
"Yes!"
He had spent some time creating a drama, and there was no benefit for him to continue.
Just as the voices of criticism became louder and louder, the faint smell of medicinal herbs wafted out.
The originally clear sky suddenly became extremely dark. A bolt of lightning suddenly struck down, and everyone looked over when they heard the sound.
In the middle of Gu Xi's palm, a white medicinal pill slowly revealed its figure. It was extremely round, as if it did not have any impurities. Light golden patterns encircled it one after another, as if it was filled with the supreme mystery of the Dao of alchemy.
Thunder rumbled in the sky, lingering above Gu Xi's head. Within the thick layer of clouds, the faint figure of a golden dragon could be seen shuttling back and forth. It was almost identical to the patterns on the medicinal pill. It was as if the Buddha was the external incarnation of the medicinal pill.
The medicinal fragrance assailed everyone's nostrils, causing their spirits to tremble.
"This, this is…"
Everyone was so excited that they could not speak. Lu Haoxuan could not maintain his composure from before and suddenly walked out from within. "Flawless medicinal pill!"
They had actually witnessed the birth of a Flawless pill with their own eyes! This was an extremely shocking and exciting event for all alchemists.
Even if they were to die now, they would probably die with no regrets. That kind of feeling could not be described with words.
"I actually saw how the Flawless pill was refined with my own eyes…"
However, after the excitement, everyone's emotions were extremely complicated.
Refining pills with their bare hands, they probably would not be able to reach such a realm in their entire lives.
Compared to the others, Lu Haoxuan's feelings were even deeper. Huge waves surged in his heart, and the image of Gu Xi waving his hand continuously appeared in his mind. It was as if it was effortless, and the Flawless pill was created.
What kind of ability and talent was this? It was enough to crush everyone at the scene under his feet. It was as if they could only look up at his back, and they would not even have the courage to chase after him.
It was this kind of hand that easily crushed his faith. Such a scene was engraved in Lu Haoxuan's mind, and he would never forget it for the rest of his life.
"I used to think that in order to refine a Flawless pill, whether it was the pill furnace or the medicinal ingredients, as well as the environment and temperature, there were strict requirements. But now it seems that…"
Lu Haoxuan suddenly laughed out loud. His appearance was extremely deranged. Even the people around him were a little afraid when they saw him. They cautiously asked, "Alchemy Emperor Lu, what's wrong with you?"
"So it's because I'm too rigid about external things, but I've neglected my inner cultivation. Refining the pill is not the same as refining the heart!"
Lu Haoxuan threw his head back and let out a long howl. His hair was scattered in all directions, and even his crown had been shattered. He personally stepped down from the stage and bowed deeply to Gu Xi. His voice was like a loud bell as he said, "I understand now!"
Chapter 69 - The Number One Alchemist, the Shock of the Supreme Purity Sect
Chapter 69: The Number One Alchemist, the Shock of the Supreme Purity Sect
Translation
When everyone saw this scene, they were completely dumbfounded.
Understood? Understood what?
Everyone seemed to feel that the world had become mysterious. Or was it that they had not woken up at all, resulting in an illusion.
As the judge, the Alchemy Emperor, Lu Haoxuan, actually personally stepped down from the stage and bowed to the contestants with a respectful attitude. Those who did not know would have thought that the Alchemy Emperor of the ancient times had personally come to the scene.
Who am I? Where am I? What should I do?
Everyone was shocked, and they could not recover. One had to know that Gu Xi was only around 20 years old. What right did he have to make the famous Alchemy Emperor bow down to him like this?
Lu Haoxuan had become famous at a young age and already had the title of Alchemy Emperor. It had already been deeply rooted in the hearts of everyone. () It was almost the goal and dream of all the alchemists in the world. However, now, this scene was simply extraordinary…
Did this mean that Gu Xi's future achievements were even higher than that of the Alchemy Emperor?!
Even though Gu Xi had refined a Flawless quality pill in public, the alchemists still felt extremely complicated when faced with the Alchemy Emperor's attitude.
However, the more shocking thing was still to come. When Lu Haoxuan saw that Gu Xi did not speak, he thought that Gu Xi felt that he was not sincere enough. He sincerely said again, "Young friend, please accept this old man's bow."
!!
There were even some fanatical followers of Lu Haoxuan who could not endure this kind of scene and fainted. The scene immediately fell into chaos, so much so that no one paid attention to when the Alchemy Emperor and Gu Xi left the arena.
Speaking of the final scene of the alchemy competition, it would presumably become an unforgettable memory for everyone. In a short moment, the news spread through the streets and alleys of the Capital like wildfire.
"Hey, have you heard? A dark horse suddenly broke out of the encirclement of the alchemy competition. Even Alchemy Emperor Lu's disciple was defeated!"
"Spread the word. Someone went crazy in the alchemy competition. Even Alchemy Emperor Lu wasn't his match. He could only admit defeat."
"What?! Isn't it an alchemy competition? Why does it sound like a martial arts competition?"
"Shocking! Alchemy Emperor Lu actually knelt down in front of the contestants. This person was suspected to be the reincarnation of the Ancient Alchemy Emperor. He was the founder that all alchemists had to worship. Countless alchemists were fanatical and excited. There were even some who fainted on the spot."
Although the rumors were somewhat ridiculous in the end, there were still quite a number of people who knew of Gu Xi's existence. They also knew of his wonderful performance on the stage. They kept inquiring about Gu Xi's background and identity.
Fortunately, Wu Huaqing and the others had good eyesight at that time. Seeing that the situation was not good, they quickly fled with the other disciples. Otherwise, it would be a problem whether they could walk out of the competition venue or not.
Soon, Wu Huaqing also sent this message back to the Supreme Purity Sect. After receiving the message, the Sect Master and the others froze on the spot. "How could this be –"
When the others saw the Sect Master's incredulous expression, they thought that it was bad news from the Capital. They could not help but ask, "Sect master, could it be that we don't even have a single person who advanced in the competition? Were we eliminated in the preliminary round?"
The Sect Master shook his head. The others could not help but feel dejected. It seemed that the situation was even worse. It was likely that they had all been wiped out. Otherwise, the Sect Master would not have shown such an expression. Everyone was somewhat dejected, but then they pulled themselves together and comforted him.
"Sect Master, it doesn't matter. The first competition is on the Dao of alchemy. We weren't particularly good at it, to begin with. In addition, we didn't have any outstanding disciples. In the second competition on the Dao of the sword, with Gu Xi and the others holding down the fort, it's likely that we'll be able to obtain even better results."
The Sect Master muttered, "Who said that Gu Xi's swordsmanship is the most outstanding…"
Everyone's expressions were somewhat puzzled. Everyone knew that Gu Xi had killed a high-level demonic beast with a single sword strike back then, and thus obtained the Sect Master's favor. The Second Elder said, "He naturally has outstanding swordsmanship."
The Sect Master would suddenly burst out laughing, losing his usual calmness. "Wrong, we were all wrong!"
Seeing his excited appearance, the other elders thought that the result of the competition was too bad and had received quite a bit of stimulation.
"Even if the Sect Master loses the competition, it doesn't matter. When the elites of the capital gather, we are truly–"
Before he could finish speaking, the Sect Master glared at him as if he was looking at a fool. "Who said we lost? Gu Xi placed first in the Dao of alchemy and successfully advanced to the finals. In the end, even the Alchemy Emperor bowed to him."
This time, it was everyone's turn to look at him as if they were looking at a fool. They looked at each other as if they were listening to a fairy tale. They were even more certain that the sect leader had suffered a great shock.
"Sect Master, are you alright?" they asked carefully, afraid that they would touch the Sect Master's minefield again. "Why don't you rest first. You can leave the rest to us, we will take care of everything."
The Sect Master rolled his eyes. "Take a look for yourself."
After the elders read the contents of the message, they all revealed incredulous expressions. They stuttered, "Elder Wu, you can't be joking. You're making fun of us, right? Number one in the Dao of alchemy? How is this possible?"
"Isn't Gu Xi's sword cultivation outstanding? When did he become so skilled in alchemy? We actually never knew about it."
"Good kid. He actually hid it so well. If it wasn't for the Great Dao Conference Competition in the Capital, we wouldn't even know about it."
However, no matter how unbelievable it was or how bizarre the facts were, Wu Huaqing would never joke about such a matter. The information he sent back should not be wrong at all.
Recalling the various suspicious aspects of Gu Xi, everyone revealed pensive expressions. The Sect Master naturally knew that Gu Xi had many secrets, but he did not expect him to bring such a big surprise.
No matter what, Gu Xi was a member of their Supreme Purity Sect. This was also a matter to glorify their ancestors.
There was no need to mention the Gu Clan. They were so happy that they were about to go crazy. The Clan Master of the Gu Clan announced on the spot that he would hold a banquet for three days and three nights in a row. He wished that the whole world would know about this.
Chapter 70 - The Mysterious Sword Mountain, Green Lotus Princess
Chapter 70: The Mysterious Sword Mountain, Green Lotus Princess
Very soon, the second match of the Dao Conference in the Capital also began. It was a competition on the Dao of artifact refinement. As the name implied, it was about forging weapons and refining Magic Treasures.
This time, the competition was extremely special. Unlike the pill refinement previously, this competition was held at the Sword Mountain on the western outskirts of the Capital.
A hundred years ago, when this continent was first created, chaos was about to erupt. The various sects and powers fought endlessly for territory and resources. Countless people were injured, and some even died. It could be said that the ground was scorched and the corpses piled up into mountains.
After that, a person appeared. He was independent of all time and things, and he used a strong stance to suppress all the heroes. He was called the Emperor and was unparalleled in the world. Countless people worshipped him as a god and even worshipped him with the Longevity Token.
From then on, the world was at peace and thousands of sects converged.
The Emperor also gathered all the divine weapons in the world. The peerless experts all placed their weapons on the Sword Mountain. This represented the end of the war, and it also symbolized the unification of power.
As a result, the later generations were sheltered, and the dynasty was established. Unfortunately, the good times did not last long. As time passed, the chaos rose again, and the power of the Imperial Court declined. This place gradually became a smelting ground.
Thousands of years had passed, and the old divine weapons on the Sword Mountain all had souls. Thinking back to the past, their owners were all outstanding figures. Even now, any one of them could cause a stir in the world.
Back then, when they were at their peak, they were sealed. Even after so many years, even if their strength decreased, the divinity within could not be erased.
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Soon, everyone arrived at the foot of the Sword Mountain.
Looking at the vast mountains in front of them, the mountains were verdant, and the trees were flourishing. It was as if they were embedded in jade. If one ignored the special area here, it would be a place with good scenery.
However, the seemingly peaceful appearance hid an undetectable danger. It was like the surface of an endless sea. No one knew how many undercurrents were surging in the deep seawater.
A light wind blew gently, carrying sword intent. It was as if even the air was made of Sword Qi. It was filled with an incomparably sharp feeling, as if one would be cut if they were careless for even a moment.
Not far away, there were a few unending mountain peaks. From afar, they looked like giant swords standing on the ground. A flying sword from outer space slashed down across the sky. Countless deep ravines were like powerful sword scars.
The steep mountain peaks were like extremely sharp sword blades. It was shocking to look at. Anyone with sensitive senses could sense that something was wrong.
"As expected of the Sword Mountain. Just this magnificent scenery is unique, something that other places don't have."
"If a new divine weapon is forged, the weapons of this Sword Mountain will each emit a buzzing sound, which means that they acknowledge the divine weapon. The louder the sound, the higher the strength of the blacksmith, the stronger the weapon forged."
"Rumor has it that in the early days of the founding of the nation, Ou Yezi, the strongest blacksmith in history, once forged the Nine Great Divine Swords. As soon as the origin of the sword was forged, hundreds of swords resonated in unison. It was a magnificent sight."
However, these were all records in ancient books. No one knew whether they were true or false. However, it could not be denied that the Sword Mountain had extremely powerful spirituality.
"I didn't expect that this place would be chosen as the venue for the competition. It seems that another good show is about to begin."
"I wonder if this competition will be as exciting as the alchemy competition last time. I'm looking forward to it."
Just as everyone was discussing, the Luan Birds chirped and several rays of multicolored light drifted over from the sky. The azure and clear sky immediately became filled with multicolored light and a strange fragrance assailed everyone's nostrils. Countless flower petals fell from the sky. There were all sorts of breathtaking scenes.
Everyone could not help but draw in a breath of cold air.
Amidst the rain of flowers, the multicolored Luan Birds flew over on a carriage. The carriage was extremely gorgeous, with top-grade Blood Jade and corals as decorations. Eastern Sea Pearls were strung into a pearl curtain, and all sorts of rare treasures and rare items were like little toys that could be seen everywhere, they were all decorated on the carriage.
However, any one of them was an existence that everyone would fight over.
These were all secondary. Who didn't know that the five-colored Luan Bird was a high-level demonic beast? It even had the bloodline of the Divine Blue Luan. Just by looking at the powerful aura they emitted, one would be able to tell a thing or two. But now, they were being used to pull the carriage, and there were four of them.
One could not help but sigh. who exactly had such a huge amount of wealth and power?
The carriage was getting closer and closer. However, the white gauze was floating, and one could vaguely see their graceful posture. It made one's imagination run wild. At the same time, a cold female voice sounded, like a clear spring flowing through a mountain stream.
"The rules of the second match are that at the foot of Sword Mountain, one must refine their own weapon. Whoever's weapon receives the most recognition from Sword Mountain, the one with the loudest buzz… That would be the final winner. That person will be awarded by this Palace."
Although one could not see her face clearly, one could guess who she was. She was to be able to use a five-colored Luan to pull her carriage, to be able to be a judge for the Dao Conference Competition, and to use the royal language. It was likely to be that person.
The most respected princess of the Capital, who was titled 'Green Lotus'.
"This time, the one acting as the judge will actually be the respected Green Lotus Princess!"
"It is rumored that when this Green Lotus Princess was born, all the lotuses in the city bloomed, and she was born with a budding green lotus in her hand. There was the sound of the Great Dao in the sky, and the crane brought countless lotuses. It can be said that her divinity has reached its peak."
The Green Lotus Princess was the most respected person in the Capital. Needless to say, many people doted on her.
She was born with a strange phenomenon. After that, her talent was even more outstanding, and she displayed exceptional strength. When she was a child, she was already at the peak of Spirit Condensation. She could be said to be a favored child of the Heavens, leaving all her peers far behind.
If one thought about it, to have such cultivation at such a young age, one's prospects would be limitless. There were even experts skilled in divination who had once given prophecies about the princess, asserting that she had the potential of ascending to Immortality in the future.
Chapter 71 - Descendant of the God of Forging, Ou Yezi
Chapter 71: Descendant of the God of Forging, Ou Yezi
The Green Lotus Princess had always lived in seclusion, but there were many rumors about her that attracted the hearts of many people. However, such a person with such a noble identity was not someone they could easily meet.
"This trip to the Capital Dao Conference is indeed not in vain. First, there was Alchemy Emperor Lu Haoxuan, and now there's Green Lotus Princess."
It had to be said that the lineup of judges for this year's Dao Conference was truly powerful. Although in the past, there would be a few big shots holding down the fort. However, for a peak expert like this, or for Green Lotus Princess to appear at the same time, it was a situation that had never happened before.
"I remember that in her early years, Green Lotus Princess's cultivation had already stood at the peak of her peers. Now, her strength is even more unfathomable."
"Green Lotus Princess's looks are devastatingly beautiful. With such cultivation, I wonder who will be able to match up to her in the future."
Green Lotus Princess's appearance caused quite a stir in the crowd. Everyone always yearned for beautiful things. However, due to Green Lotus Princess's powerful status and noble status, they did not dare to act rashly.
The others more or less glanced at her from the corner of their eyes. Only Gu Xi heard their discussion and looked over boldly.
The palanquin was gorgeous. The beaded curtains were green, and the white gauze covered the window. Green Lotus Princess was sitting in it, and one could barely make out her outline. However, even with this posture, it was enough to make one's imagination run wild, How bad would it be to unveil the white gauze?
It was as if Gu XI's gaze was too direct. Green Lotus Princess sensed it and she slowly gazed downward. It was as cold as the first snowfall. She was like a fairy who sat high in the clouds and could only be seen from afar but not touched. It made it impossible for anyone to feel any sense of offense.
Their gazes met in mid-air and then separated as soon as they made contact. Gu Xi touched his nose and suddenly felt a little curious about Green Lotus Princess's true appearance.
"I wonder if the winner can make a request and see Green Lotus Princess's true appearance."
When a bystander heard Gu Xi mumbling to himself, he could not help but laugh at his nonsense. "What kind of person is Green Lotus Princess? She is not someone that you can meet just because you want to."
However, when he saw Gu Xi's appearance clearly, it was as if something was strangling his throat and he could not speak anymore.
"It's, it's you…" he stammered. One had to know that even the Alchemy Emperor had to bow to the person in front of him. If he offended Gu Xi, he would probably die.
However, Gu Xi did not take it to heart.
There were quite a number of people present who saw Gu Xi. However, this competition was about refining weapons, so there were very few alchemy cultivators. Even if Gu Xi was quite talented in alchemy and could even crush the Alchemy Emperor, it did not mean that he was good at refining weapons.
Therefore, his influence was not as great as it was when he was refining pills. Although everyone sighed in their hearts at Gu Xi's talent in pill refining, it was clear that he did not have any advantage in this kind of home ground.
"Although pill refining and weapon refining sound like there's only a one-word difference, the distance between them is immense. Just because you can refine pills well doesn't mean that you can refine weapons well. People shouldn't have the wrong idea, or they would just embarrass themselves."
It was clear that this sentence was directed at Gu Xi.
The two were somewhat similar, but there was a huge difference. It was extremely rare for a participant like Gu Xi to appear, who participated in both pill refinement and weapon refinement competitions.
After all, whether it was pill refinement or weapon refinement, they were both broad and profound. They had a long history and required a lot of time and effort to study. If you did not understand one, then you still wanted to understand the other, it was inevitable that people would criticize him for being too greedy.
There were once people who cultivated both paths, but they were all Ancient Emperors, and they were all outstanding figures. Until now, there were almost no such people, and even if there were, they were not proficient in either one.
However, this problem did not exist for Gu Xi because he had the System in his hands. He did not know how to refine weapons, but he could use the system to extract them.
Gu Xi turned a deaf ear to these sarcastic remarks. Seeing that he did not have any reaction, the others felt bored and turned their attention to the other contestants.
There were many people standing in the arena, but the most eye-catching one was a bare-chested brawny man. His upper body was naked, and bright red lines that looked like flames spread from his arms, they took up most of the area.
The lines seemed to have a life of their own, describing the traces of flames. They continued to pulsate along with the rise and fall of his chest. In addition to the dazzling colors, they gave people a feeling that they were about to come alive at any moment.
"Could this be some kind of special totem? It looks like a flame, so strange."
His companion beside him had a serious expression, and he could tell the origin of this pattern at a glance.
"You are only half right, it is indeed a flame or a Heavenly Flame. Only those who absorb the Heavenly Flame in their body will show it. Moreover, the stronger the Heavenly Flame, the larger the area it will occupy."
"Looking at the shape of this flame, it is very likely to be a Heavenly Flame that is ranked in the top ten."
Many people were well-informed and guessed the identity of this person.
"I wonder where this person came from. To be able to absorb such a powerful Heavenly Flame and not even explode to death, it seems that his strength can not be underestimated."
As everyone knew, it was very difficult for a Heavenly Flame to fuse with a person's body. After all, its power was violent and was not controlled by anyone. If it was a mild flame, it would be fine. However, none of the flames in the top ten of the Heavenly Flame were easy to deal with.
Not to mention that they were extremely mysterious and difficult to capture. Even if they were to be absorbed into the body, they would have to take a huge risk. At worst, they would be severely injured and disfigured. At worst, their foundation would be destroyed and they might even be turned into ashes. From this, one could see how powerful they were.
Even if they were lucky enough to absorb it, if the host's cultivation was too low, they might even be devoured by the Heavenly Flame in the future.
Even with such a huge risk, there were still many people who were willing to be infected by the Heavenly Flame. There was no other reason. They could obtain the spiritual Qi of Heaven and Earth during the forging of artifacts or weapons. They could also borrow the pressure of the Heavenly Flame to improve the quality of the forging. As the saying went, risk and opportunity coexisted.
"I heard that he is the descendant of the God of Forging, Ou Yezi. He is the most outstanding talent in this generation, and his name is Ou Yechen."
"No wonder, so he has a strong family background. I heard that the Heavenly Flame in his body is the Nine Yang Heaven-splitting Divine Flame, and it is very powerful. The other Heavenly Flames have to retreat when they encounter it."
"Not only that, there is also the Heaven and Earth Smelting Furnace passed down from his ancestors. It was passed down from Ou Yezi's hands, and it is an existence comparable to a divine weapon."
"Even if they don't rely on these external objects, the Ou family has a long history. The forging methods of their ancestors are not something that ordinary people can compare to."
"And I heard that their family has a divine forging manual. It's said that it was personally written by Ou Yezi. It combines all the forging techniques in the world. The skills in it are profound and unfathomable. If you learn all of them, you can even forge a semi-divine weapon!"
Chapter 72 - Being Targeted for No Reason? Bai Haoyu's Enmity
Chapter 72: Being Targeted for No Reason? Bai Haoyu's Enmity
When the others heard this, they were dumbstruck. "With such a god around, what's the point of competing? First place is already in his pocket."
The others shook their heads. "You can't say that. Who knows if a dark horse will emerge, just like in the first Dao of alchemy competition."
The person who said this even looked at Gu Xi.
Other than Ou Yechen, there were other people whose strength could not be underestimated.
For example, the muscular man standing not far away from Gu Xi was called Wang Dazhu. Although he appeared rustic, his experience was also quite legendary.
Wang Dazhu was born in the wilderness, without any clan or sect. His status was even worse than Gu Xi's.
He was originally a wild hunter. It was said that he had accidentally entered a Secret Realm and obtained a great opportunity, allowing him to excel in the area of forging. From then on, he diligently practiced and formed his own sect. One could say that his strength was formidable.
"There's also this one. He comes from the wealthy Bai Clan. It is rumored that this Bai Clan is powerful and has a rich heritage. They have countless spirit stone mines in their hands. Just by sitting on the mountain and eating nothing, it is enough for the disciples of the Bai Clan to have an endless amount of spirit stones in their lifetime."
Everyone looked over. What greeted their eyes was a young master dressed in luxurious clothing. The embroidery on his clothes was made by countless skilled craftsmen. Even the materials used to make it were worth tens of thousands of gold. The materials caused the clothes to be impervious to weapons, water, and fire. It was enough to show that he had an extraordinary status.
"I heard that this Young Master of the Bai Clan has a close relationship with the imperial family."
Bai Haoyu did not look like he was here to participate in the competition. Regardless of whether it was his aura or his surroundings, he did not seem to fit in. He looked like a young master who had roamed the world and was here to enjoy the scenery.
"Don't think that Bai Haoyu doesn't care about the affairs of the world. He's a gamer, and his forging skills are top-notch. In addition to the Bai Clan's assets, he has money and connections. How can anyone compete with him?"
One had to know that refining weapons and artifacts were different from refining pills. If the medicinal ingredients were not good enough, one could rely on one's own skills to turn something useless into something magical. However, refining weapons was about the actual ingredients.
Even if one had heaven-defying skills, one would not be able to turn a pile of scrap metal into a divine weapon. Therefore, materials were extremely important. It was just like cooking. Only when the ingredients were good would the taste be good.
No matter how good one's skills were, even if the God of Cooking was reborn, one would not be able to turn an overnight meal into a delicacy. The same principle applied to refining weapons. With a good foundation, one would not have to worry about not being able to refine good things in the future.
Whether it was Ou Yechen or Bai Haoyu, they were both formidable opponents. On the contrary, Gu Xi did not have much of an advantage.
In terms of background, he could not compare to Ou Yechen. His ancestor was a noble forging family, and he was also the descendant of the God of Forging. Just his thousand years of foundation was enough to crush many people that were present.
In terms of resources, he could not compare to Bai Haoyu. Ordinary forging materials could be bought with spirit stones. However, for those extremely rare and precious materials that could be used to forge divine weapons, even if you had money, you could not buy them.
They were all collected by the aristocratic families and the major sects, so they would not take them out easily. No matter how you looked at it, Gu Xi did not have much of a chance of winning.
The reason why the major sects were so eager to participate in the Dao Conference in the Capital was not only because they could make a name for themselves and obtain resources and opportunities, but also because they could raise the level of their sects.
Small sects like the Supreme Purity Sect were originally categorized as third-grade sects. If their disciples could obtain good results in the Dao Conference, they could directly be promoted to a second-grade sect.
Therefore, whether it was the Sect Master, Wu Huaqing, or the others, they all thought highly of it. It was not easy for a monster like Gu Xi to become the first in the Dao of alchemy. It gave them hope. This was something that had never happened before.
As long as they entered the final stage in the refining competition, the promotion of their grade was a certainty. Therefore, at this stage, they could only succeed and not fail.
"Elder Wu, it seems that the people Senior Brother Gu is facing this time are all quite troublesome."
Wu Huaqing's gaze was firm. "No matter what, we must do our best to help him and obtain a good ranking in this weapon refining competition."
Everyone already understood the rules of the competition. Green Lotus Princess gave everyone time to prepare for the smelting matters. In the afternoon, the competition would officially begin.
Wu Huaqing pulled Gu Xi and rushed to the largest smelting materials market in the capital. Whether it was alchemy or weapon refinement materials, there were many of them. It could be said that they had everything. Many people were trading there, and it could be said that they were extremely famous.
"We didn't bring many materials when we came. I also collected some for you before, but there wasn't enough time. Now let's see if there are any other good things here."
Ou Yechen and Bai Haoyu made Wu Huaqing feel a sense of crisis. He wanted to find better materials for Gu Xi.
There was a dazzling array of items in the market. Suddenly, Wu Huaqing's eyes stopped, and he pulled Gu Xi over as if he was attracted by something.
"Wrap this up, boss. I'll take it."
It was a Red Copper Immortal Tear Stone. It was rich in spiritual energy and stable. If it was added to the materials, it could greatly improve the performance and quality of the Magical Artifact or weapon.
"Boss, can you give me a cheaper price?"
"Sir, you must be joking. This is a top-grade Red Copper Immortal Tear Stone. The price is already very low. How can I go any cheaper? In the entire market, this stone is rare. It can only be found by chance."
Although the stone in front of him was only the size of a fist, the price was terrifying. Looking at the string of zeros, Wu Huaqing gritted his teeth and said that he would buy it even though his heart ached a little.
After all, it was related to the fate and future of the entire Supreme Purity Sect. No matter what, he had to buy it to give Gu Xi more chips.
However, a hand suddenly reached out and snatched the Red Copper Immortal Tear Stone.
Bai Haoyu looked at the stone in front of him and said with appreciation, "I want this stone."
Looking at this guy who came out of nowhere, Wu Huaqing could not help but say, "We took a fancy to it first. I'm afraid it's not good for fellow Daoist to do this."
Bai Haoyu did not even spare him an extra glance. "What's not good about it? You want it, but you haven't paid for it yet. Also, even if you paid for it, so what?"
These words sounded extremely overbearing, but Bai Haoyu did indeed have the strength. His gaze fell on the shopkeeper.
"How much?"
The shopkeeper recognized Bai Haoyu at a glance. He could be said to be a spendthrift in the capital. He was rich and overbearing, and there was no one who did not know him. He instantly became much more enthusiastic.
"30,000 middle-grade spirit stones."
Bai Haoyu waved his hand and said, "I'll pay you 40,000 middle-grade spirit stones."
As soon as he finished speaking, he even deliberately glanced at Gu Xi.
"You must be the previous number one in the Dao of alchemy, Gu Xi, right? Since that's the case, there's no need to join in the fun in refining weapons. It's also a waste to give you this good material."
After he finished speaking, he took the Red Copper Immortal Tear Stone and left, walking away arrogantly. For some reason, Gu Xi felt as if he was being targeted. However, this was only the first time Gu Xi had met him, so where did this enmity come from?
Chapter 73 - ou'll See the Real Deal on the Field
Chapter 73: You'll See the Real Deal on the Field
Seeing how arrogant Bai Haoyu and the others were, Wu Huaqing had no choice. After all, their strength could not compare to the Bai Clan's. He could only avoid them for now.
"Forget it, let's go and look at the other materials."
However, no matter where they went, they would run into Bai Haoyu. It was as if they were waiting for them. Every time, they would spend a high price to snatch away the item that they wanted. Once or twice, it could be said to be an accident. However, the more times they did it, the less it seemed like a coincidence.
Just as Bai Haoyu was about to cut him off again, Wu Huaqing finally could not hold it in any longer. "May I ask what you are doing, Young Master Bai? It seems that our Supreme Purity Sect has never offended the Bai Clan before. Why are you going against us everywhere?"
Bai Haoyu did indeed have a puzzled expression on his face, "Really? You don't have to put it that way. It's just that I happen to have my eyes on something that you guys have your eyes on. So what if you spend more spirit stones to buy it? You guys can also offer a higher price."
When he said the last sentence, his face revealed a mocking expression. Clearly, there was a hint of provocation in it.
Wu Huaqing sneered and said, "That's really quite a coincidence. Every time, we happen to bump into you, Young Master Bai."
Bai Haoyu's subordinates said in a strange tone, "If you don't have any spirit stones, you can't blame others. Doesn't that Gu Xi know how to concoct pills? Why doesn't he concoct more pills to sell so that he can exchange them for spirit stones?"
Gu Xi was number one in the Dao of alchemy. However, those words described him to be no different from those of ordinary alchemists on the streets and alleys. It could be said to be a great insult.
For a moment, the Supreme Purity Sect disciples were indignant. "You've gone too far! You've simply gone too far."
Just as they were about to go up and argue, they were stopped by Wu Huaqing.
The Bai Clan was a local power in the capital and had close ties with the imperial family. It was simply not something their small Supreme Purity Sect could contend against. Even if Gu Xi was number one in the Dao of alchemy, he could not shake this behemoth.
The people of the Supreme Purity Sect could only watch Bai Haoyu and the others leave. Because they had interfered, they had not bought any particularly precious or rare materials.
"Elder, what should we do now? If this is the case, what can Senior Brother Gu use to compete with those people…"
The people of the Supreme Purity Sect could not help but reveal dejected expressions. "Just how did we offend Bai Haoyu? Why is he finding trouble with us like this?"
Logically speaking, Ou Yechen and the others should be more of a threat to Bai Haoyu. No matter what, they should not be targeting Gu XI. This was something that puzzled everyone.
Someone suggested, "There's still a little time left. Why don't we take a look again?"
However, there was not much time left until the start of the competition. Even if they searched, based on Bai Haoyu's character, he would probably sweep the area and leave them with nothing.
"Forget it, there's no need." Gu Xi stood with his hands behind his back. "A true expert can refine a peerless divine weapon even if it's just a pile of scrap metal."
Gu Xi's eyes were dark as he looked at Bai Haoyu's back as he left. A fierce light flashed across his eyes.
However, he did not know that these words were heard by an old man who was passing by.
In an instant, everyone from the Supreme Purity Sect was stunned on the spot. Those who did not know of his demeanor would have thought that he was a master blacksmith who had appeared out of nowhere. However, no one had ever seen Gu Xi refine a weapon, nor did they know his level of skill.
"Senior Brother Gu is so confident. I think his weapon refining skill is not inferior to pill refining. He even took first place in the Dao of alchemy. Weapon refining is not a problem for him!"
"Come on, Senior Brother Gu! When the competition is later, let's teach that kid a lesson."
Perhaps they were influenced by Gu Xi's imposing manner and Bai Haoyu's deliberate provocation, which caused the morale of the Taiqing sect to soar. For some reason, they all had blind confidence in Gu Xi.
It seemed that as long as he wanted to, he could do anything.
If Wu Huaqing and the others knew that Gu Xi had not even refined a single Magical Artifact or weapon, they would definitely overturn their current beliefs.
Back at Sword Mountain, the line-up was even stronger. Many people had prepared materials, and some even pulled a horse carriage over. It could be said that it was extremely exaggerated.
The most exaggerated person was Bai Haoyu.
He was sitting on a chair, and a beautiful maidservant was fanning him while serving him tea. Those who did not know better would think that he was here for vacation. Behind him, the materials piled up into a small mountain, causing everyone's jaws to drop.
At first glance, these materials were worth a fortune. Many people looked over with envy and jealousy.
One of the disciples seemed to have noticed something, and could not help but exclaim, "Quick, look at the person next to Bai Haoyu."
Bai Haoyu was currently conversing with t, and they seemed very close. It was as if they had noticed Gu Xi and the others' gazes, the two of them looked over at the same time.
Shockingly, the person standing next to Bai Haoyu was Han Tian, who had been very powerful in the Dao of alchemy competition. He had lost to Gu Xi in the end.
Han Tian was expressionless, but Bai Haoyu once again revealed a provocative and mocking smile. Seeing this, everyone finally understood why Bai Haoyu had repeatedly snatched things from them.
"So Han Tian and Bai Haoyu know each other. Presumably, he's trying to take revenge for Han Tian, so he's using such methods. Bah! To think that the Capital's Bai Clan would stoop so low."
"If you have the ability to defeat Senior Brother Gu in the competition, you must be ashamed of yourself for using such unpresentable methods."
They did not expect Bai Haoyu to actually walk toward them. He said, "I heard that you're very good at pill refining, but refining weapons is different from pill refining. I wonder how good your skill in refining weapons is?"
If it were not for his provocative actions and words, it would have been as simple as a friendly exchange.
Gu Xi smiled faintly. "You'll find out in the competition later."
Chapter 74 - This Person's Greatest Enemy
Chapter 74: This Person's Greatest Enemy
Perhaps it was because Bai Haoyu was unable to see Gu Xi's embarrassment, anger, or dejected expression, Bai Haoyu was somewhat unwilling to accept this. He turned away and seemed to have thought of something.
"It seems like you don't have any outstanding materials here. Do you need me to lend you some?"
With his lofty tone and attitude, one would think that he was doing Gu Xi a generous favor. However, Gu Xi's expression did not change at all. In fact, his gaze did not even change.
"I'm not sure if you're worried."
Bai Haoyu felt as if he had punched cotton. Feeling bored and unsatisfied, he left. He turned around, and his originally arrogant and despotic expression completely disappeared. It was as if he had changed into a completely different person. His gaze was like an unfathomable deep pool.
How could someone who could participate in the Dao competition in the Capital be an ordinary person? Even if the Bai Clan had some connections, Bai Haoyu was still someone formidable.
All the previous actions were just a pretense to numb the other competitors. After all, a hedonistic Young Master relied on his clan's financial resources to participate in the competition. No matter how good the materials were, if he was not strong enough, he would not be able to make it to the end.
Among the competitors, it was clear that most participants had set their eyes on the descendant of the God of Forging, Ou Yezi. This was also what Bai Haoyu wanted to see. He did not want to stand out too much, nor would he be looked down upon by others.
Han Tian chuckled. Looking at Bai Haoyu's expression, he knew that he failed to rile up Gu Xi.
"I say, why are you doing this? Besides, even if I were to defeat him, it would be in the Dao of alchemy. Aren't you being a little mischievous?"
Bai Haoyu said unhappily, "I'm just helping you. It's fine if you don't appreciate me, but why are you saying such things?"
It could be seen from their conversation that they were on very good terms. Otherwise, Bai Haoyu would not have gone to find trouble with Gu Xi like this.
"However, with your involvement, I reckon that he won't have a smooth journey in this weapon refining competition."
Bai Haoyu smiled coldly. "So what if he doesn't have a smooth journey? Even if he buys those materials, as long as I'm around, his chances of winning are slim. I will definitely be the final winner."
Han Tian shook his head. He recalled Gu Xi's performance in the Dao of alchemy competition and felt that he was not as simple as he appeared to be. The cauldron and his final actions were filled with mystery and unfathomable information.
"This person will be a great enemy. No matter what, you still have to be careful."
Bai Haoyu did not seem to mind at all. "This Gu Xi's temperament is even stronger than I imagined. However, aren't you exaggerating a little too much when you say that he's a great enemy?"
"Although he does have some talent in pill refinement and is able to defeat you and even impress Alchemy Emperor Lu, pill refinement and weapon refinement are two different things. It doesn't mean that he has mastered weapons refinement."
Han Tian did not refute him immediately. After a moment, he said, "You might not believe me if I tell you this, but he seems to carry an aura with his every move. I've already noticed it when he was refining pills. I feel that he's not inferior in weapon refinement either."
Bai Haoyu obviously did not take his words to heart. He patted Han Tian's shoulder and said, "You're speaking in riddles. You're probably still in shock from the defeat. Just you wait and see how I'll crush him and avenge you."
Bai Haoyu's expression was filled with contempt. He was totally underestimating Gu Xi. However, when he thought about his strength and the Bai Clan's background, he felt that he indeed had the right to be proud.
"Furthermore, even if he's as powerful as you say he is, he doesn't have any top-grade materials. How can he compete with me?" Bai Haoyu paused, revealing a hint of mysteriousness.
"You have to know that the trump cards in my hands aren't something that they can compare to."
Seeing how confident his good friend was, Han Tian knew that no matter what he said, Bai Haoyu would not listen. He had said all that he could. Perhaps it was really as Bai Haoyu had said, that he was overthinking things.
At this moment, there was an uninvited guest in Green Lotus Princess's carriage.
The gray shadow was like a ghost as it slowly revealed itself. It was an old man who was about to die. It was like a flickering candle in the wind that was about to be extinguished.
It was the old man who had brushed past Gu Xi and Bai Haoyu in the market just now.
Soft and charming laughter came from the carriage, but the people around them did not seem to hear it. It was clear that this place was set up with an exquisite formation. Not only could it block Divine Sense, but nobody would be able to detect anything from outside.
"Such an interesting thing actually happened. This is the first time I've heard such a saying. A true expert can refine a peerless divine weapon even if it's a pile of scrap metal…"
If Gu Xi was here, he would have realized that what Green Lotus Princess had said was almost the same as what he had said before.
"Elder Zhao, who do you think has the best chance of winning among these contestants?"
The old man looked around the arena and said in a hoarse voice, "That kid from the Bai Clan is hiding his strength. Don't be fooled by his grand reputation and frivolous manner. I heard that he is quite capable, but…"
His tone paused, "Ou Yechen is not to be underestimated. After all, he is the descendant of the God of Forging, Ou Yezi. Furthermore, the Ou family is extremely mysterious. It is very difficult to figure out their background. However, considering their lineage, they are powerful indeed."
"Does this mean that Elder Zhao thinks more highly of Ou Yechen?"
Elder Zhao did not reply, but his gaze landed on Wang Dazhu. "Although this kid's background is not high, he has a lot of secrets. To be able to obtain such a great opportunity, his future achievements will definitely be extraordinary."
Green Lotus Princess looked at the few people that Elder Zhao had mentioned. Her beautiful eyes sparkled, and no one knew what she was thinking about.
These three people were evenly matched, and each had their own strengths. However, Elder Zhao was able to pinpoint their strengths and weaknesses with a single sentence. His insight was as sharp as the eye of fire, and he was extremely sharp.
"What about this one?"
Elder Zhao followed Green Lotus Princess's gaze and looked over. It was surprisingly Gu Xi.
Chapter 75 - The Mysterious Old Man
Chapter 75: The Mysterious Old Man
After seeing who Green Lotus Princess was talking about, elder Zhao fell into silence. After a moment, he said, "I can't see through him."
When he said this, Green Lotus Princess was a little surprised.
"Is there anyone in this world that Elder Zhao can't see through?"
Even though Elder Zhao had only caught a glimpse of Gu Xi just now, Gu Xi had left an extremely deep impression on him. It did not matter if it was Gu Xi's choice of words or the aura around him.
Green Lotus Princess casually fiddled with the bead curtain, her clear voice ringing in his ears. "Hearing you say this, I'm even more curious about whether he can refine a peerless divine weapon…"
After a moment, Elder Zhao hesitantly said, "Perhaps not."
Although Gu Xi did not seem to be boasting, even if he had the heart to create a peerless weapon, he did not have the strength or the ability to do so.
"This kid has shone brilliantly in the alchemy competition. Even Alchemy Emperor Lu personally came down to praise him. No, let me rephrase… Back then, Lu Haoxuan's attitude was extremely respectful. He almost worshipped Gu Xi like a god."
"No one has ever been able to dominate in the alchemy and weapons paths at the same time and achieve extraordinary achievements."
Elder Zhao's words were firm and decisive. This was also a well-known truth. Everyone knew that there were such outstanding figures in the ancient times. However, at that time, the spiritual energy was abundant. It was simply impossible now.
A person's spirit was limited. It was already very rare for one to be able to study one path and achieve extraordinary achievements. How could it be possible to cultivate two paths at the same time?
"It's a pity that you said that. I couldn't spare time that day and couldn't witness that match."
A gentle breeze blew, and the beautiful face under the white veil was faintly discernible. As the beaded curtains collided, the last sentence dissipated into the air, almost inaudible.
"Elder Zhao doesn't have much time for us. We must quickly find that person. Perhaps this match will be an opportunity to…"
Elder Zhao's expression changed slightly. "Princess, please don't worry. I understand."
As soon as he finished speaking, his figure had already disappeared. It was like he was never there.
Green Lotus Princess faintly sighed. She looked to the sky, and her gaze carried a sort of indistinct sorrow and mystery. As the most respected princess in the capital, it was unknown what secret she was hiding.
"Pass down the order. The competition can begin."
Clang–
The distant sound of a bell rang out, drifting through the mountains and forests. It carried an ancient and heavy aura, startling countless birds. It was as if even some sort of existence on Sword Mountain had been awakened.
Countless people raised their heads to look. They saw a curtain of light rise into the air. It carried a powerful and unfathomable aura, isolating the participants and spectators. This curtain of light acted as a protective barrier. The spectators could still see the scene inside clearly.
Ou Yechen, Bai Haoyu, Wang Dazhu, and the others quickly began to move. The other participants followed closely behind.
The materials prepared by Bai Haoyu were the most luxurious. In short, there was nothing that could not be seen. Any one of the raw materials would cause countless refiners to fight over it.
"It is said that the Frost Jade Ice Particles are extremely rare. It takes a lot of time to produce them. I wonder where the Bai Clan found so many of them."
"The Great Swamp Divine Sand is often found in the Eight Desolates Great Swamp. With the appearance of the mirage, ordinary people can't touch it at all. Even if they enter it, they will easily get lost!"
"Isn't this the Water of Lightness that has long been lost? I didn't expect the Bai Clan to have some in their inventory!"
…
Golden light shone brightly, and spiritual energy flickered. Everyone was dumbstruck. They knew that the Bai Clan had a deep foundation, but they had no idea that what they had seen in the past was just the tip of the iceberg.
Even some of the major sects could not afford to use such precious materials. However, Bai Haoyu's collection had all these magnificent and rare materials. People could not help but sigh at how deep their foundation was.
"In the past, it was always said that the Bai Clan possessed countless spirit veins and minerals. In fact, they were so rich that they could rival a nation. At first, I thought it was a bit of an exaggeration. But now that I look at it, it really does live up to its reputation. Even if all the people present were to put their efforts together, they wouldn't be able to compare. "
"There are some things that no longer exist in this world. I never thought that I would actually be able to see them here."
"Isn't that right? Even if Bai Haoyu's craftsmanship is average, with the help of these materials, his crafted weapons and artifacts would still be extraordinary."
Furthermore, although Bai Haoyu looked like a sheltered brat, his strength was not that of a weakling. Otherwise, he would not have received such an evaluation from Elder Zhao.
Bai Haoyu showed off the Thousand-year-old Frigid Iron, the Extraterrestrial Meteorite, the Blazing Pupil Gold that he had collected from the depths of the Earth's core. He also had the sturdiest materials in the depths of the ocean.
Metal, wood, water, fire, earth, and other elements were attracted by a particular type of attraction and were very active in the air. Although these rare materials could raise the grade of the weapon, they also required a certain amount of ability to fuse with it.
Bai Haoyu's actions were orderly and fluid, as if he had already forged them countless times. Just from this, it could be seen that his strength was not simple.
"With so many materials, what exactly is he trying to refine? It's true that having many materials is good, but you have to mix them well in order to bring out the greatest effect. Otherwise, it will only backfire."
"Some people just say that grapes are sour because they can't eat them. Why do you care about what he's doing? Stop trying to boss others around. If you have the ability, then go and participate in the competition."
The competition had just begun, and there was already a dispute outside the stadium.
Chapter 76 - Bai Haoyu and Ou Yechen
Chapter 76: Bai Haoyu and Ou Yechen
"It seems that Bai Haoyu is indeed a powerful opponent. I wonder if Ou Yechen will feel pressured."
Everyone was amazed by the amount of materials Bai Haoyu had, and they were all rare and precious. As for Ou Yechen, he was much more low-key. Although the materials he took out were not bad, they were not as good as Bai Haoyu's.
Ou Yechen's clan had a deep foundation, but they focused on accumulation and inheritance, as well as forging techniques. After all, they were not as rich as the Bai Clan. They had all kinds of precious raw materials, and they brought them out as if they did not care about money.
In terms of materials, Bai Haoyu seemed to be better. However, Ou Yechen was not flustered in the face of such a situation.
A spirit light flashed, and he summoned a furnace. An ancient aura spread out, and everyone could not help but feel their hearts tremble.
The furnace was dark in color. It was the rust that had accumulated over time and was almost completely covered in its original color. However, it did not seem cumbersome or dirty, and instead, it was filled with an inexplicable divinity.
"Why does the rust on it look so much like the legendary Eternal Immortal Stone…?"
The Eternal Immortal Stone was a material used to forge divine artifacts. It was now extinct in the world, and even the Bai Clan could not find it. It might only exist in the tomb of the Ancient Emperor.
"It's not just the Eternal Immortal Stone! There's also the Ancient Dream Crystal! Primal Chaos Essence!"
The more they looked at the rust on it, the more they could feel that it was extraordinary. It was as if a powerful artifact had been brewing. Everyone was dumbfounded.
There was even a picture of the sun and moon carved on top of the furnace. The essence energy circulated around its body, telling them how extraordinary it was in the past.
It could be seen that this furnace had a long history. The materials left behind were all left behind from the forging of some kind of divine weapon. After thousands of years, they could still feel an inexplicable sharpness.
Even though it was fleeting, there was an invisible pressure that enveloped everyone's hearts. It was as if they saw a divine weapon slowly being born from the furnace, revealing its sharpness. Everyone who saw it was filled with admiration and submitted to the divine weapon.
It took them a long time to come back to their senses. They said, "This must be the Heaven and Earth Smelting Furnace that Ou Yezi used! It really lived up to its reputation. It was said that the Heaven and Earth Smelting Furnace had gathered the most precious materials in the world, and even mixed them with a few wisps of Origin Qi of all things. It was an existence comparable to a divine artifact. "
"Back then, Ou Yezi used this furnace to forge the Nine Great Divine Swords. It triggered a Heaven and Earth phenomenon. That movement was felt by almost everyone. If I could advance a few hundred years, I would be able to see the grand occasion."
"It's a pity that after Ou Yezi, there was no one who was as outstanding as him. I don't know how much of the ancestors' abilities were passed onto Ou Yechen."
"You don't have to worry about that. The Heaven and Earth Smelting Furnace has spirituality and can recognize its owner. After Ou Yezi, the divine weapon did not respond and was sealed from then on. I did not expect it to see the light of day again and fall into Ou Yechen's hands. With the recognition of the divine weapon, his future is bound to be limitless."
Ou Yezi's family had been hiding from the world for many years. They had been living in seclusion. Ever since Ou Yezi's fall, although their reputation was still outstanding and they were respected by the world, only they knew that they did not have the strength that Ou Yezi had when he was alive.
They had always wanted to restore their family's glory, but they had never thought that they would choose to appear at this year's Dao Conference.
It seemed that because the Heaven and Earth Smelting Furnace recognized its master, they had a new idea and announced to the world that the Ou Family had returned once again!
"The Heaven and Earth Sm elting Furnacecan automatically absorb the spiritual energy between Heaven and Earth and put it into the materials, allowing them to better fuse together, bringing a huge attribute bonus. Ou Yechen can be said to be like a tiger with wings."
"His own strength is quite extraordinary. As the youngest and most talented junior in the Ou Family, coupled with the Heaven and Earth Smelting Furnace, it will be even more difficult for others to surpass him."
Other than that, Ou Yechen also had secrets such as the Heavenly Flame and the forging technique with him. This kind of top-notch luxurious configuration was probably something that others would not be able to catch up to no matter what.
The appearance of the Heaven and Earth Smelting Furnace made many people feel a sense of danger. However, the greater danger was still to come.
A flame shot straight into the sky like a blooming red lotus. The sky seemed to start burning unceremoniously.
The moment the flame in Ou Yechen's hand appeared, all the flames that were burning in the area actually shook for a moment. Then, they gradually dimmed, as if they had seen a king.
Those contestants had expended a lot of effort, but they were still unable to recover these flames.
"What's going on?!"
This strange scene made everyone exclaim in amazement. Someone who knew the situation explained, "Only high-level flames can have a restraining effect on other flames. Obviously, Ou Yechen's is much higher than theirs."
After such a change, many people's weapon refinement was affected. After all, the size and level of the flame would affect the fusion of the materials.
It could be seen from the situation of a contestant near Ou Yechen. Looking at the shapeless object in his hand, his face was full of dejection.
"This flame is too powerful. Those contestants don't even have the ability to resist."
Although Bai Haoyu's flame level was not as high as OuYechen's, no one knew what method he used, but the flame was not affected at all.
The others were also flustered and finally stabilized. Only then did they not make too big of a mistake. After surviving the disaster, everyone looked at Ou Yechen with even more fear and dread.
If this happened again, they did not dare to guarantee that they would still have the luck to successfully survive the disaster.
Bai Haoyu frowned and looked at Ou Yechen, who was standing next to him. A sense of danger rose in his heart. "As expected of Ou Yezi's descendant. His strength is not to be underestimated."
Chapter 77 - Bai Haoyu's Trump Card, the
Chapter 77: Bai Haoyu's Trump Card, the Human-Shaped Thunder Spirit Immortal Stone
It was said that the layman would just watch the show, but the expert would see the trick. Even though the weapon in Ou Yechen's furnace had not taken shape yet, Bai Haoyu already felt an inexplicable threat.
"No, I have to refine it before him."
He, Bai Haoyu, must be the first person to succeed in refining a weapon.
This was not only to appear impressive, but more importantly, every time a powerful weapon was successfully refined, but it would also definitely affect the embryos that had yet to take shape.
Bai Haoyu could ignore Gu Xi, but he regarded Ou Yechen as his number one rival. After all, he was Ou Yezi's descendant, and the threat was too great.
If he could use this opportunity to crush Ou Yechen, it would be for the best."" Even if he could not crush Ou Yechen, he could still disrupt his weapon refinement. Then, he would definitely be number one in wepon refinement.
Bai Haoyu could not help but speed up the progress of his weapon refinement. Everyone's attention was attracted by Ou Yechen just now, and once again, their gazes returned to Bai Haoyu.
Although his furnace could not compare to Ou Yechen's Heaven and Earth Smelting Furnace, it was still a rare and precious Magical Artifact. It was a treasure that the Bai Clan had spent a lot of money to find.
There was a ball of light that was moving up and down, slowly solidifying. When Bai Haoyu saw this, he threw all the rare and precious treasures into it as if they were free.
"Nine Serenities Demonic Water! Purple Gold Snow Stone! Extreme Ice Divine Tree!"
Such a rare and precious material was thrown into it. Some people were clearly just spectators, but they had a pained expression on their faces. They could not help but sigh.
"Only the Bai Clan has the ability to expend so much energy. If it were anyone else, they wouldn't have such a huge expenditure."
The most shocking part was that Bai Haoyu seemed to have made up his mind. He grabbed a handful of purple stones and released tiny bolts of lightning around them. As they were thrown in. Faint crackling sounds could be heard.
In an instant, rumbling thunder could be heard in the sky not too far away.
Someone exclaimed in shock, "These are Thunder Spirit Immortal Stones!"
These stones absorbed the essence of the sun and moon, and contained powerful power of lightning. Thunder Spirit Immortal Stones were very rare, and it was very difficult to form them. One of them cost a lot of spirit stones, and they couldn't be bought. Yet, Bai Haoyu took out so many at once.They were piled up into a small mountain.
"Heavens… so many Thunder Spirit Immortal Stones. What exactly is Bai Haoyu trying to do?"
This was not all that surprising.
Bai Haoyu took out a fist-sized Thunder Spirit Immortal Stones. It was shaped like an infant, and everyone was dumbstruck. They stuttered, "How… how could this Thunder Spirit Immortal Stones…"
The Immortal Stone was only as thick as a thumb, and would only grow bigger after a hundred years. To be able to grow to such an extent, it would take at least a few thousand years, not to mention ten thousand years. Furthermore, it had already taken the shape of a human!
"I'm afraid this Thunder Spirit Immortal Stone is about to become a spirit."
If it could successfully pass the Heavenly Tribulation, then this stone would be able to completely transform into a human. After all, it was extremely difficult for plants and animals to cultivate, and very few could gain sentience, not to mention something as dead as a stone.
One could imagine just how difficult this was, and it could be said that it was a 1 in 10,000 chance. Therefore, the Thunder Spirit Immortal Stone in the shape of an infant spirit was even more precious. If it could be cultivated to its full potential, it would definitely be an item born from the good fortune of Heaven and Earth.
"Then wouldn't it be a waste to use it here?"
"On the contrary, the spiritual energy in it would raise the quality of the weapon by several levels. Furthermore, since this stone was about to gain sentience, if one was lucky, it might even have a soul when the weapon is refined. "
"I think that's why Bai Haoyu chose to use this extremely precious Thunder Spirit Immortal Stone."
This was Bai Haoyu's secret weapon, and even Ou Yechen gave it a sidelong glance.
"Go!"
Bai Haoyu did not hesitate to throw the immortal stone into the furnace. The sound of thunder was getting closer and closer, as if it was exploding right next to his ears. It was as if he could faintly hear the sound of a baby crying.
More and more dark clouds gathered in the sky. Everyone could sense the uneasy aura. It was obvious that the thing Bai Haoyu had forged was not something ordinary.
With the addition of the Thunder Spirit Immortal Stone, the ball of light began to flicker, as if it had finally stabilized. Its shape was no longer ever-changing. Instead, it became slender and long, like a dragon swimming in the air.
"What kind of weapon is this?"
"According to its shape, it should be something like knives, spears, sticks, and so on. Its lethality should be quite high."
"This is a competition of weapon spirituality. Can it resonate with the Sword Mountain? No matter what kind of weapon it is, it has to make the Sword Mountain respond."
"But according to Sword Mountain's name, perhaps it would be better to refine a sword."
Everyone guessed what kind of weapon Bai Haoyu would forge.
Rumble!
A bolt of lightning suddenly descended, shocking everyone as they looked up into the sky.
It was unknown when the thick lightning had been entrenched in the sky. It bared its fangs and brandished its claws as it glared at everyone. Everyone present felt an inexplicable pressure.
The 300-meter-long lightning transformed into a heaven-devouring beast that roared. Its enormous claws tore through the sky, creating countless deep ravines. The sky seemed to have turned into countless shards, and it revealed a powerful force that pressed down on everyone until they could barely breathe.
"W-what's going on?"
"Look at those beast heads!"
Some sharp-eyed people noticed that the ferocious beast heads were heading in the same direction as Bai Haoyu.
The heaven-devouring beast was actually formed from countless bolts of lightning. Its body seemed to be a passage in some other dimension, and occasionally, mysterious light would pass through it.
The originally white light gradually turned dark blue, and then dark purple. It was actually somewhat similar to the color of the lightning dragons. It could even be said that they came from the same origin.