Chapter 2344: Artifact Refining with Carelessness

“Boss, should we teach the Creation Inscription to Tang Ming?”

The eight heads of the Nine-headed Goose Deer were all taken aback, and then asked.

“No, we’re different from that guy from the Blood God Plane. His inscriptions are faith-based, ours are creation-based. Our inscriptions are far superior to his. Even if Tang Ming learned them, he wouldn’t be able to attach them to weapons. Once we fully comprehend the Faith Rune, we can teach it to Tang Ming to use.”

The central head of the Nine-headed Goose Deer shook its head.

Meanwhile, the forging hammer in Tang Ming’s hand struck the Treasure Ore repeatedly, and at this time, the Treasure Ore had already transformed.

The continuous forging caused the Treasure Ore and the mineral to gradually fuse, becoming a red and purple intermingled ore. The originally distinct two Treasure Ores seemed to have harmonized due to the constant refining.

“I didn’t expect the refining of this Treasure Ore to be so satisfying. It’s a feeling unlike any other; it not only enhances my understanding of the Path of Artifact Refining but even elevates my strength and soul.”

Tang Ming took a deep breath and closed his eyes to comprehend.

Seeing Tang Ming leave the ore on the forging platform and then close his eyes, the Nine-headed Goose Deer’s body gradually faded away, leaving splashes on the lake’s surface.

Early the next morning, Yao Jian and Barton Nake hurried to the chamber where Tang Ming was in seclusion. However, inside the chamber, there was no sign of the Tang Sect, nor could any sounds of forging be heard.

Both were anxious, after all, the forging competition was about to begin soon, and if Tang Ming couldn’t come out, wouldn’t he be naturally disqualified?

Just as the two were extremely anxious, Tang Ming opened the chamber door and walked out.

“Were you worried?”

Tang Ming’s gaze landed on Yao Jian’s face, and he smiled slightly before asking.

Yao Jian nodded: “The competition is about to start. If you didn’t come out, we’d have to break in.”

“Haha, my bad. I gained some insights while refining, so I cultivated for a bit. Alright. Let’s go to the arena below.”

Passing through the lounge, Tang Ming and the two others entered the arena.

A servant managing the arena for the Feng Family walked over from not far away: “Masters, the Family Head has prepared a forging platform for you here.”

Tang Ming nodded and, upon entering the arena, saw that each Immortal Craftsman had their own designated forging platform, with their names inscribed on each one.

Following the servant, Tang Ming and the two others arrived at the front row.

Tang Ming’s forging platform was next to Sidenlo, with Carl on the other side.

Meanwhile, Yao Jian and Barton Nake’s forging platforms were arranged at the far end of the first row.

“City Lord Tang Ming, you came a bit late, huh?”

Sidenlo looked at Tang Ming with a smile, and Carl, who was beside him, also turned his gaze towards Tang Ming.

“I couldn’t help it; your skills are all too strong. Before coming, I was hesitating whether to come and embarrass myself.”

Tang Ming joked, then his gaze fell on the ore on the forging platform.

These ores were provided by the Feng Family, all being Light Heart Stones, which Tang Ming was quite familiar with.

Light Heart Stone has a complex mineral composition, often found alongside other minerals, and every piece of Light Heart Stone is mixed with many impurities from other minerals.

This time, the Light Heart Stones provided by the Feng Family were all of poor quality, but thankfully there were many of them.

Just when Tang Ming was surprised and wanted to ask why they prepared so many Light Heart Stones, Feng Rui walked up to the hosting platform at the front.

He first slightly bowed toward the discussing Immortal Craftsmen, then said, “Everyone, you are all Immortal Craftsmen, and some of you are even renowned masters. Since our Source Stone City holds the Immortal Craftsman Competition, it’s for the sake of everyone’s skill. Today, what we need to refine is a heavy weapon. First, it must be weighty. Second, it must be powerful. The third and most important point is that the main material must be the lowest quality Light Heart Stone.”

“This time, all ores are provided by the Feng Family, and every Immortal Craftsman who completes their work will receive minerals worth ten thousand spiritual coins. The top ten works can choose a Treasure Ore from the Feng Family’s shop. The Immortal Artifacts you craft will belong to the Feng Family.”

Feng Rui’s voice was loud, almost every Immortal Craftsman could hear it, and upon hearing it, their faces turned serious.

Leaving aside the Treasure Ore for the top ten, just the task of using Light Heart Stone to refine a heavy weapon requires the Immortal Craftsmen’s innovation ability.

Moreover, this evaluation is well-grounded. The Immortal Artifact you refine must first be heavy enough, but a heavy weight doesn’t necessarily mean it’s cumbersome to hold; strong power doesn’t necessarily mean it requires two hands to use.

Therefore, this time’s refining of Immortal Artifacts is indeed a great challenge.

In fact, Tang Ming wasn’t aware that when Tang Mo competed with the father of Feng Shendao back in the day, it was in this very category.

At this moment, Feng Shendao stood at the forging platform behind Sidenlo, his eyes hotly fixed on Tang Ming.

Many Immortal Craftsmen were out selecting ores, and seeing Sidenlo move, Tang Ming moved as well. Only Carl stood aside with a slight raise of his brow.

The artifact refining in the Blood God Plane is traditional, very rigid, and dead-set; the methods handed down by sects and families are considered the truth, firmly ingrained in people’s minds.

In the Blood God Plane, all Immortal Artifacts look identical. This is why previously, the Immortal Artifacts crafted by Carl and the others, even if using different methods, looked the same.

This time, the Feng Family’s use of Light Heart Stone and other minerals, emphasizing innovation, hit Carl and the others’ weak spot. Because they had never thought about innovation before.

“Carl, what should we do? Any ideas?”

Dadun and Sedno came over, their eyes filled with caution.

After all, winning here would be something to boast about. Losing, however, would be extremely shameful.

“No, but let’s all do our best. They’re all off selecting ores, let’s go choose ours too. We’ve never considered innovation before, so being in the Taoyuan World this time is quite interesting.”

The three communicated in the language of the Blood God Plane, which the guard nearby naturally didn’t understand.

Now, some had already selected their ores and returned to their forging platforms. They were worried that when they got there, the materials they wanted might be gone or only leftovers would remain.

Carl and the others entered the Feng Family’s ore warehouse; as soon as they stepped inside, Carl was utterly shocked.