Lord Shenxiu
Chapter 440: Earth Fire Room (800 more)

Chapter 440: Chapter 440: Earth Fire Room (800 more)

Outside the mountain gate, two rows of Xuanji Hundred Refining Sect disciples acted as greeters.

These disciples, dressed in black with bright red flame patterns, exuded a faint presence, and they all possessed Refining Gang Cultivation!

"Ladies and gentlemen, who have traveled from afar to attend the Refining Sword Conference, I am Bailianzi, and on behalf of our sect, I thank you all... However, due to limited space at our venue, we have had to set up checkpoints. Please, do not take offense!"

A tall man with the stature of a blacksmith stepped forward, his voice rough. With a wave of his hand, two paths appeared behind him: "The path on my left is the Thousand Layered Peak Road, for those who wish to seek fortunes, please take this way... And on the right is the Hundred Refinement Road, for Artifact Refining Masters, please proceed this way."

Fu Yunzi observed silently from below, speaking in a hushed tone, "Thousand Layered Peak is a famous Spiritual Treasure of the Xuanji Hundred Refining Sect, best for measuring mana. It is said that an ordinary Refining Gang disciple can’t even lift a single peak... whereas the outstanding disciples among them can lift three peaks, which means three mountains! True Inheritors from famous sects, like those of the Heavenly Mountain’s Seven Swords, can lift ninety-nine layers, comparable to a Low Grade Core Formation ancestor... Of course, if it were a legend like the Golden Core First Grade, they could wield the mana to lift a thousand peaks, lifting an entire mountain range! Fellow Daoist, where do you wish to go?"

"I have quite some confidence in my Artifact Refining Skill, so I shall take the Hundred Refinement Road, and with that, I shall take my leave..." Zhong Shenxiu said with a hearty laugh.

He would certainly not lower his status to compete with a bunch of Cultivators for some flying sword opportunity.

He was the Creation Ancestor, more like a grandpa who gave others the Golden Finger.

Moreover, the Xuanji Hundred Refining Sect was forging a Spiritual Treasure, and the timing of the Refining Sword Conference could be related.

As an Artifact Refiner, it would be easier for him to get close to the truth.

Zhong Shenxiu chose the Hundred Refinement Road and moved forward.

The surrounding mist was faint, clearly protected by a powerful Array.

After half an hour, a large gate appeared ahead.

This bronze gate, nine zhang tall, covered the sky and was imposing.

In the center of the gate was a giant bronze lock, with a nine-palace grid pattern decorating its surface.

"Please, fellow Daoist!"

In front of the gate, a Xuanji Hundred Refining Sect disciple bowed, "Since fellow Daoist has chosen this path, you must have some insights into the Path of Artifact Refining. This gate uses the Thousand Mechanism Lock as a pivot. If you can unlock it, you will have direct access to our Xuanji Hundred Refining Sect’s Refining Cave, choose an Earth Fire Furnace, and begin Artifact Refining..."

"The Thousand Mechanism Lock?"

Zhong Shenxiu had known that Artifact Refiners choosing this path would also be tested, but he didn’t expect it to be this.

’After all, they are Artifact Refining Masters, and they wouldn’t be tested on anything else, but being asked to refine on the spot is a bit much; the Thousand Mechanism Lock can simulate various material properties... As a qualified Artifact Refiner, being thoroughly familiar with various material properties is basic. Using it for testing is quite apt.’

He nodded and stepped forward, his spirit probing into the Thousand Mechanism Lock.

It felt like refining an artifact, as if countless materials were present, conflicting with each other, making them impossible to harmonize.

With a flicker of his spirit, like a skilled hand, Zhong Shenxiu untangled the chaotic threads, reorganizing the different material properties within the nine palace grid until they reached perfection, merging into one furnace.

Click!

Crack!

When the final step was completed, the immense Thousand Mechanism Lock emitted the sound of gears turning, and the towering bronze gate thunderously opened, revealing a dark red corridor.

Rolling heat waves surged forth, evidently leading to an extremely hot place.

Seeing this, Zhong Shenxiu’s expression did not change, and he walked in.

Only the disciple of Xuanji Hundred Refining Sect remained, his demeanor startled and agitated, "To unlock the Thousand Mechanism Lock in less than half an incense stick’s time, this person must be one of the Artifact Refining Masters. This time he will surely make a name for himself around the world! I’m quite green with envy..."

Moments later, Zhong Shenxiu arrived at a grand hall, where he saw fire rooms in all directions, branching out in every direction like an enormous ant nest.

At the center of the hall, several Cultivators were waiting. Seeing Zhong Shenxiu approach, their faces filled with smiles, "Fellow Daoist, greetings. May I ask what materials and type of Earth Fire you require?"

The materials for the Refining Sword Conference’s flying swords were naturally provided by the Xuanji Hundred Refining Sect, while the completed flying swords would choose cultivators with whom they were destined.

As an Artifact Refiner, one only gained fame.

Of course, there were no overly precious materials.

’If I asked for Taiyi Gold or other treasures like that... their faces would turn green. I’ve heard that some Artifact Refiners, in order to make a name for themselves in one fell swoop, actually bring their own precious materials.’

Zhong Shenxiu chuckled and said, "The artifact refining skill of my lineage does not require particularly precious materials. The main material is the Ten Thousand Year Cold Iron, and just a portion of each of the other auxiliary materials will suffice."

With that, he tossed out a jade slip.

The Cultivator, seeing the list of auxiliary materials, softened his expression considerably, "I have not yet asked for your esteemed name, nor which Earth Fire Room you choose. Our Sect’s Earth Fire Furnace begins from the eleventh of the Jiazi, and in total, there are 365 Earth Fire Rooms available for use."

"Choose one with the most ferocious Earth Fire for me."

Zhong Shenxiu nodded, "I am... Fu Yunzi!"

"So it is Fellow Daoist Fu Yunzi, this way please!"

A Cultivator dressed in a black robe with red patterns led the way, escorting Zhong Shenxiu to one of the Earth Fire Rooms.

The entire Earth Fire Room was built from a kind of dark stone that exuded a sense of cold, and right in the center were four fierce beast heads, also a Magic Artifact!

"Our Sect’s Earth Fire restrictions use the Four Pillars Refining Fire Technique, which is compatible with most artifact refining techniques..."

The Cultivator spoke with a beaming smile, "You have arrived quite late, Fellow Daoist. With three months remaining until the ceremony, will that be enough time?"

"It will suffice!"

Zhong Shenxiu responded indifferently.

"Here are the materials you requested. If you ruin them, there’s nowhere to find replacements... Of course, if you have your own materials, you are also free to use them. We do not prohibit that."

The Cultivator chuckled and exited the Earth Fire Room.

Zhong Shenxiu waved his hand and cast a spell, sealing the room’s door, before taking a look around, "Every Artifact Refiner who passes the examination actually gets a free batch of materials, a chance for practice, huh? The Xuanji Hundred Refining Sect really is wealthy and bold."

He observed the Earth Fire Room, first ensuring there was no surveillance, before stepping forward and caressing the refining platform.

The platform was pitch-black throughout, its material unknown but incredibly sturdy.

Yet, its surface still bore countless mottled marks.

They were faint traces left by the chopping of axes, the chiseling of knives, and even the pounding of hammers.

Touching it, one could feel a sense of historical vicissitude, as if envisioning the scenes of numerous Artifact Refiners refining their magical artifacts here.

’Tsk, tsk...’

Zhong Shenxiu marveled repeatedly, "Such profound depth of heritage here... Or rather, the Path of Artifact Refining seems almost to have solidified into actual marks, and not only that, they’re continuously being absorbed by the lines below..."

Being a Grandmaster of Artifact Refining, he instantly understood, "Naturally, the Xuanji Hundred Refining Sect wouldn’t overtly harm the Artifact Refiners of past Refining Treasure Conferences. What they value are the bits of heritage left by every master who has refined treasures here – a type of spirit, an indescribable aura... Accumulated over time, these can transform into markings that assist in refining treasures. This must be one of Xuanji Hundred Refining Sect’s secret techniques, right? No wonder they’re willing to bleed wealth and hold such grand events regularly..."

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