Chapter 2351: The Road of Artifact Refining

“After the intense second round, the top five of the first Immortal Craftsman Competition of Source Stone City have emerged. The first place goes to the City Lord of West Continent City, Tang Ming.”

Cheers erupted from below.

After all, Tang Ming’s Army-breaking One-Handed Halberd was too astonishing, scoring more than twice as much as the second-place competitor.

Feng Rui waved his hand, “Second place is Sidenlo, the tribute of the Feng Family from Source Stone City.”

“Third place, Karl Immortal Craftsman from the Abyss Sea.”

“Fourth place, also from the Abyss Sea, is Young Master Dadun.”

“Fifth place, Wu Peng Master from the Southern Domain Jungle.”

After Feng Rui’s brief introduction, he stepped down.

Feng Shendao then took the stage, “Alright, everyone, please calm down. I am Feng Shendao, the Family Head of the Feng Family. As everyone knows, the Feng Family deals in raw stones, ores, and Immortal Artifacts. This time, all the resources for the Light Heart Stone Immortal Artifacts have been provided by the Feng Family. Therefore, all the Immortal Artifacts refined this time by the Immortal Craftsmen belong to the Feng Family. I announce that these Immortal Artifacts will be auctioned off in three days. After the auction, the final grand competition will take place. Let’s all look forward to seeing which family in the Taoyuan World claims the title of the first Immortal Craftsman.”

Feng Shendao’s words made everyone’s eyes sparkle. It’s worth noting that the Immortal Artifacts refined this time were all top-quality pieces.

After all, everyone was here to compete for first place, even though it revolved around the assigned theme of using Light Heart Stone, each Immortal Craftsman showed their utmost skills.

The refining competition had requirements, but there were no restrictions on users. Some non-compliant Immortal Artifacts proved to be more useful in combat than the compliant ones.

Therefore, the spectators and participants’ eyes shone brightly as they watched.

Karl and Dadun exchanged a glance, showing great interest in the Army-breaking One-Handed Halberd created by Tang Ming. So, they decided to try and intervene, aiming to compete for that halberd.

“The Feng Family Head sure knows how to do business.”

After the announcement, Tang Ming and Feng Shendao walked side by side at the front.

Feng Shendao grinned and said, “It is an unavoidable matter. I’ve heard that City Lord Tang Ming controls the West Continent City, and all those Spirit Stone Veins in the West Desolation have fallen into your hands. If entering the auction, no one can outbid you.”

“You’re flattering me to death. If I truly had that much wealth, I wouldn’t need to go around trying to make alliances. Time waits for no one. The demons of the Demon Abyss and the Blood Ancestor Divine Sect from the Blood God Plane have their eyes on those veins and fields. But Feng Family Head, don’t laugh too hard; your Treasure Ores and minerals are probably also under someone’s watch.”

Hearing Feng Shendao’s comment, Tang Ming naturally did not forget to remind him.

The West Desolation is a crucial battleground. If otherworldly invaders enter the Taoyuan World, their first target would be the West Desolation.

And the Source Stone City is undoubtedly the second target. However, most invaders through the years have come from the Demon Origin Mountain, so Source Stone City has been rarely affected.

But if the West Continent City falls and the West Desolation is finished, Source Stone City’s days won’t be any good either.

Feng Shendao’s eyes narrowed. He took a deep breath and then said, “I’m hosting a banquet at another courtyard. Would City Lord Tang do me the honor?”

“Feng Family Head invited, how could I not comply? Let’s go. Coincidentally, I have nothing to do. Yao Jian Master. Nak, please go back and inform Meiniang that Feng Family Head invited me over for a drink.”

Tang Ming nodded towards Barton Nake and Yao Jian and then spoke.

Barton Nake and Yao Jian exchanged a look, then agreed.

After all, although the Feng Family and Tang Ming were allied, they weren’t exactly friends, so caution was still necessary.

“Then please, City Lord Tang Ming.”

Feng Shendao understood what Tang Ming meant. He wasn’t surprised or angry but made a gesture of invitation instead.

Tang Ming nodded and followed Feng Shendao outside.

The Feng Family had prepared a carriage, and Tang Ming and the others boarded it one after the other, leaving the venue of the Immortal Craftsman Competition.

“Young Master, they’ve all left.”

Karl, Sedno, and Dadun came out from the corner, watching as Tang Ming and his group’s carriage left. Karl whispered.

“Hmm. Find that guy called Serpent. He must die.”

Dadun’s lips twitched, and he let out a cold snort.

Someone who looks down on the Xue Keke Clan cannot exist in this world. When Serpent insulted Sedno, his fate was sealed.

“Hahaha, Young Master’s decision truly makes one happy.”

Sedno laughed heartily without any restraints, attracting the attention of many.

Karl and Dadun did not stop Sedno and instead joined in the laughter.

At the Feng Family’s other courtyard.

Due to the weather, Tang Ming, Feng Shendao, Sidenlo, and Feng Rui did not enter the guest hall but sat in the courtyard.

After the servants placed the tea on the stone table, they left.

Feng Shendao picked up the tea, had a sip, and sighed, “Back then, my father lost to your father. Senior Brother Sidenlo and I have aimed to surpass him all these years. Unfortunately, we can’t even surpass you. It’s truly laughable.”

“The Feng Family indeed has substantial heritage. However, you all have become too conservative over the years. Just like that person called Dadun, although he refined an Immortal Artifact with Light Heart Stone, you can see from its style that he used a very ancient refining method from the Blood God Plane.”

Tang Ming chuckled first before speaking.

“Are you suggesting innovation? We’ve actually tried innovating some methods, but it seems the effect isn’t as good as the traditional ones.”

Feng Shendao was initially stunned and then replied.

Sidenlo remained silent but frowned slightly, seemingly in thought.

“Is that so? But unless you continually invest in it, you won’t see any results, right?”

Tang Ming lifted the tea bowl, took a sip, and refrained from discussing the matter further.

After a long while, Sidenlo finally spoke, “As far as I know, the Tang Family possesses a secret technique called Divine Machine Refinement, which only those with Tang Family bloodline can cultivate, achieving seamless artifact refining through cultivation techniques. City Lord Tang Ming, your artifact refining method is also part of the ancient Path of Artifact Refining, right?”

“Yes, my artifact refining method is indeed part of the Path of Artifact Refining. However, many aspects are interconnected. Perfecting your path of artifact refining doesn’t mean creating an entirely new path, but rather adding a few things to the existing one to make it wider and more accessible.”