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Sha Yan sighed. Was Pill Refining not appealing enough? Why insist on becoming an Artifact Refiner?

In the cultivation world, Pill Refiners and Artifact Refiners looked down on each other.

After finishing his tea, Xu Fan waved goodbye to his beautiful Senior Sister.

"Freedom is priceless."

Watching his beautiful Senior Sister's drifting figure as she flew through the air on a Magic Artifact, Xu Fan said, "150 years of Qi Refining Stage—no one can endure that."

Back in his room, Xu Fan took out the Artifact Refining materials he had bought: more than a hundred Jade Slips containing Light Shadow Art.

Xu Fan picked up the Jade Slip numbered one, pressed it to his brow, and probed it with his Mental Power.

In an instant, Xu Fan appeared within a Vast Artifact Refining Field, with a Volcano crater right beside him.

"Artifact Refining takes the essence of all things and shapes Magic Treasures for heaven and earth," said a Middle-aged strong man standing beside the Volcano crater.

"A qualified Magic Artifact requires three things: materials, Runes, and Array Formations."

As he spoke, the Middle-aged Strong Man took out a huge chunk of Black Iron Spirit Ore and controlled it until it floated in Mid-air.

"The Spiritual Fire condensed by the Qi Refining Stage is currently insufficient to temper materials. Thus, one must temper Spirit Ore in places rich in Spirit Fire Power, borrowing the advantage of the terrain."

The Middle-aged Strong Man drew a mass of Spiritual Fire directly from the Volcanic lava, wrapping it around the chunk of Black Iron Spirit Ore.

As the Spiritual Fire burned, the Black Iron Spirit Ore slowly softened. Then, a Giant hammer made of spiritual power began hammering the Black Iron Spirit Ore as though forging iron.

"This is the most basic material tempering in Artifact Refining. Even Raw Spirit Ore that has undergone Primary processing must be reforged in the hands of us Artifact Refiners."

As the Black Iron Spirit Ore was hammered, its impurities were slowly expelled. Before long, it became a mass of Pitch black molten iron, floating in Mid-air like a ball of liquid.

"Once the hammering is complete, what remains is shaping. The spells for Artifact Refining Shaping are at the end of the Jade Slip."

As he spoke, the molten iron in Mid-air gradually became an Ordinary long sword under the Middle-aged Strong Man's control.

"The next step is to fuse Runes into the Magic Artifact before it completely takes shape."

"This is also the most crucial step."

As he spoke, the Middle-aged Strong Man used his finger as a brush, drawing three Runes in the air and fusing them into the long sword.

"The most basic Magic Artifact must incorporate at least three Runes."

"The three Runes I just fused were Resilience, Armor Break, and Spirit Control. As for Array Formations, those are for you to learn later."

"The teachings on basic Runes are in Jade Slip No. 11 further on."

After the long sword absorbed the three Runes, Flowing Spiritual Light began to circulate across its surface. Its blade and tip emitted an especially Sharp golden aura.

"Finally comes decoration."

As he spoke, the Middle-aged Strong Man scattered a handful of Silver powder over the entire long sword. In a short while, an exceedingly Exquisite magic artifact long sword appeared.

"This is the process of refining a Magic Artifact at the Qi Refining Stage."

After he finished speaking, the scene around Xu Fan changed again, and he appeared in a Teaching Hall.

It was the same Middle-aged Strong Man again, holding a piece of Raw black iron ore as he began, "Next is an introduction to the over 1000 types of Spirit Ore commonly found in the cultivation world."

"And the properties of every type of Spirit Ore."

Xu Fan felt as though he had returned to his school days.

"Damn it, the longer I live, the further backward I go," Xu Fan said.

As Xu Fan studied, the interest on his face grew ever stronger.

Xu Fan decided that he had to quickly master Artifact Refining. He had a whole pile of plans waiting afterward.

Three months later, Xu Fan put down the last Jade Slip in his hand and let out a long breath.

"Interesting. This is far more interesting than Pill Refining."

Over those three months, Xu Fan had been like someone addicted to reading novels, pulling all-nighters to finish every Jade Slip of Artifact Refining materials.

Xu Fan stood and stretched. After three months of such sleepless grinding, even he, at Qi Refining Stage Layer Four, could barely endure it.

When he stepped out of his room, he saw the blazing sun hanging overhead. It was exactly noon.

"I should rest properly, then go take a look at Artifact Refining Peak later."

Just then, the Round communication artifact in Xu Fan's hand vibrated. When he opened it, it displayed the latest news from the Heavenly Gate Sect.

"1. The Heavenly Gate Sect will soon open a batch of Qi Refining Stage Secret Realms. Alliance brothers, make the most of this opportunity. (Mystic Realms generally open only once every fifty years.)"

"2. Murong Qian'er, the Outer Sect's Number One Beauty of our sect, recently became Dao Companions with a disciple of Class A Hall."

"3. An Integration Elder of the Phantom Spirit Sect has brought disciples to visit our mountain. Our Alliance speculates that they may wish to rent the Floating Sky Vessel affiliated warship of our sect."

"4. This year, Spirit Pill Hall has taken in far more disciples than usual. In contrast, Artifact Refining Peak has taken in only a handful. The most basic Magic Artifacts of the Qi Refining Stage will likely rise in price, so Alliance brothers should prepare early."

"5. Three days from now, Cloud Peak, the strongest Qi Refining Stage force in our sect, will accept the Phantom Spirit Sect's challenge. Someone is taking bets, so do not miss it."

"6. According to information from insiders, our sect's Floating Sky Vessel returned early the day before yesterday, seemingly with a major harvest."

"Trading Area: Seeking to purchase one bottle of Mid-grade Spirit Speed Pill for 1,500 Spirit Stones. Alliance brothers willing to part with one, please consider it."

"200 Spirit Stones for instruction from a brother who has trained Spirit Rain Art to the advanced level."

"Seeking to purchase Yuan Serpent Grass, 1,000 Spirit Stones."

"Seeking to purchase an unused Foundation Establishment Pill. Discuss in person."

"Personal Message Board: Zhao Shiyuan: Pill Refining brothers in the Alliance, I have twenty sets of Spirit Speed Pill Spiritual Herbs here. I ask only for one bottle of Mid-grade Spirit Speed Pill or one High-grade Spirit Speed Pill."

"Li Shihu: Seeking to purchase High-grade Body Tempering Pill."

Xu Fan slowly smiled as he looked through the messages on the communication artifact. This was one of the great pleasures of joining the Alliance Communication Artifact established by Pang Fu, much like reading pushed news every day in his previous life.

"Interesting. Could Murong Qian'er's Dao Companion be that youngster Yulun?"

Just as Xu Fan mentioned Wang Yulun, the bell of the Forbidden Barrier rang.

The Forbidden Barrier opened, and Wang Yulun entered with a delicate-featured Young Girl.

The Young Girl wore a plain azure dress, her long hair falling to her waist, fully displaying the youthful charm of a young girl. She held Wang Yulun's arm, a blissful expression on her face.

"Yulun, is this Senior Brother Xu really as impressive as you said?" the Young Girl asked curiously. Among those at the same stage, she truly could not imagine any Cultivator in the Outer Sect more formidable than her lover.

"Of course. Everything I have achieved today is thanks to Brother Xu," Wang Yulun said worshipfully. Even though he had now entered Class A Hall, if they truly fought, he probably would not last a quarter of an hour against Xu Fan.

"Qianqian, when you meet Brother Xu later, say a few more good words. Your matter will probably be settled with just a lift of Brother Xu's hand," Wang Yulun said, his expression turning slightly serious.

"Alright," Murong Qian'er said obediently.

"I still think my Senior Sister Sha is prettier. The Outer Sect disciples are still too young—they do not understand the beauty of maturity." Xu Fan withdrew his gaze from the window and rose to walk outside.

A new guest had arrived. He had to greet them personally.

"Brother Xu, how has your comprehension of the Great Dao of Artifact Refining been lately?" Wang Yulun asked with a smile.

"Greetings, Brother Xu," Murong Qian'er said, appearing extremely well-mannered.

"Hello. If my guess is correct, you must be Murong Qian'er, the Outer Sect's Number One Beauty," Xu Fan said warmly.

"Brother Xu, you already knew?" Wang Yulun looked at Xu Fan in surprise.