A leisurely year, the Phoenix Feather Wings emerge

() Intermediate Artificer, no wonder Zhang Kuang was shocked when he thought of this. Artifact Forger, Appraisal, and Pill Alchemist, these three professions, although not Cultivator, are respected by Cultivator. That is because these three auxiliary professions are almost indispensable to all Cultivator.

However, to gain respect, a basic professional title is far from enough; one must reach the intermediate professional title.

Most Cultivator who feel hopeless about breaking through or who have low aptitude will turn to training a Life Profession as a means of making money. Therefore, in the entire Cultivation World, there are not many, but not a few, novice professions such as Artifact Forger, Pill Alchemist, and Appraisal.

Those who hold these entry-level professional titles are a group of people who have been abandoned by others and have also given up on themselves. Few people will respect them.

However, if a profession reaches the intermediate level, things are different. For example, Artifact Forger reaches the intermediate level can forge and repair Treasure Artifact, and Pill Alchemist can refine Pill that can be used by Deity Transformation Stage Cultivator. At this level, the status of Life Profession with an intermediate level title will undergo earth-shattering changes, a true transformation. They will become someone that even Deity Transformation Stage Cultivator will treat with respect.

Moreover, there is a very high threshold for intermediate-level professional titles, which is that one's own cultivation level must also break through to the Deity Transformation stage.

The reason why Treasure Artifact are considered "treasures" is because Treasure Artifact existence allows them to mobilize the Heaven and Earth Vital Energy to assist the user to a certain extent. Therefore, to forge a magical Treasure Artifact, one must possess the cultivation level of the Nascent Deity Transformation stage...

Most professionals choose Life Profession because they know they have no hope of breaking through. It takes the Deity Transformation stage to become Intermediate Artificer, a threshold that can be said to keep 99% of Artifact Forger in the world out.

Therefore, in the entire Cultivation World, those with a low-level title are a group that is looked down upon, but those with a mid-level title are someone that even Deity Transformation Stage Cultivator have to treat with respect.

Zhuge Xiang was poised to break through to the Deity Transformation stage, yet he insisted on becoming Artifact Forger. Initially puzzled, then utterly shocked, Zhang Kuang stared at him wide-eyed. He actually wanted to become Intermediate Artificer?

Zhuge Xiang did not answer Zhang Kuang's shocked expression, but simply smiled without saying a word. In Zhuge Xiang 'Zhang Kuang view, this was a complete tacit agreement.

Shocked, Zhang Kuang didn't say much more. He decisively took out his Record Badge, credited 2,800 points to Zhuge Xiang, and then smiled, "My Blood Python Spear, although Treasure Artifact, is in a damaged state. Its Artifact Spirit is almost destroyed. Once you reach the Intermediate Artificer, remember to help me restore the Blood Python Spear."

"No problem," Zhuge Xiang said without any psychological pressure, nodding heavily and agreeing completely. Then, he used 13,000 points to acquire the One Qi Furnace.

After acquiring the One Qi Furnace, Zhuge Xiang didn't linger. He turned around and returned to the Asura Tower. Qin Qing had already taken on several orders. Some were requests to help repair Magic Artifact, while others involved providing forging blueprints and materials and asking Zhuge Xiang to forge magical Magic Artifact.

Because of Zhuge Xiang's excellent skills and quick completion of commissions, his business improved day by day, and Zhuge Xiang's already astonishing wealth also soared rapidly.

With over 20,000 low-grade Spirit Stone, Zhuge Xiang had Xiao Yue set up a Six Layered Illusory Destruction Realm for him. As Zhuge Xiang's strength increased, the Spirit Gathering Formation of 108 Spirit Stone was no longer needed. Gritting his teeth, Zhuge Xiang took out half of them, 10,800 spirit stones, and set up a large Spirit Gathering Formation so that his cultivation would not fall behind while he was training his Forging.

Unfortunately, Zhuge Xiang only had a little over 20,000 low-grade Spirit Stone. If he had 100,000, at an exchange rate of 1,000 to 1, he could exchange them for 108 mid-grade Spirit Stone. That Six Layered Illusory Destruction Realm would be enough for Zhuge Xiang to use until the Deity Transformation stage.

Time passed day by day, and in the Asura Tower, Zhuge Xiang's proficiency in Forging soared, and his title of Artifact Forger was also promoted step by step.

As his abilities improved, the Magic Artifact he forged became better, naturally attracting more customers. In his spare time, Zhuge Xiang would occasionally enter the Six Layered Illusory Destruction Realm to cultivate. Although his cultivation speed was not as fast as ordinary people, it was not much different from that of ordinary people.

Occasionally, Zhuge Xiang would meet with Su Huayu, Lu Yuling, and others for a short get-together. In this way, a year passed by in the blink of an eye, and Zhuge Xiang turned eighteen.

At eighteen, Zhuge Xiang had grown a little taller, and the childishness on his face had completely faded, replaced by sharp features. In the past year, Zhuge Xiang's cultivation level had only increased from the Void Splitting Realm Fifth Layer- Void Splitting Realm Tenth Layer, a mere five levels of improvement. Meanwhile, Su Huayu's cultivation level had actually reached the Innate Realm Seventh Layer.

Zhang Kuang, with his Asura True Body and Spear Intent, coupled with his status as a combat genius, has made Zhang Kuang reputation among the Inner Sect increasingly prominent over the past year. His cultivation has caught up with Zhuge Xiang, progressing from the Meridian Opening Realm Tenth Layer to the current Void Splitting Realm Tenth Layer, making him comparable to Zhuge Xiang.

Of course, Lu Yuling's cultivation was more profound. In the past year, Zhuge Xiang's progress was slow due to the Forging, but Lu Yuling maintained her genius-like cultivation speed and had reached the Innate Realm Fourth Layer, leaving Zhuge Xiang four or five levels behind.

"Ding! Forging level upgraded. Currently Beginner Artificer Twelfth Grade."

Within the Inner Sect, as Zhuge Xiang forged his last eleven-star Magic Artifact, a mechanical system notification sounded in Zhuge Xiang mind. This eleven-star Magic Artifact was a request from a Squad Leader in the Shadow Hall of the Inner Sect Magic Artifact who had reached the Return to Simplicity Realm Zhuge Xiang.

Zhuge Xiang almost gave up cultivation and instead focused his energy on Forging. When the news first came, almost all the Asura Sect Inner Sect felt sorry for him, thinking that he was completely wasting his precious time.

However, Zhuge Xiang's Forging have improved by an astonishing amount over the past year, soaring from the Beginner Grade Seven to the eighth, ninth, and tenth grades...

Zhuge Xiang's achievements in Forging, and the astonishing speed of his progress, completely replaced the initial regret of these people with shock.

Zhuge Xiang's reputation within the Inner Sect, coupled with his phenomenal growth rate, made many disciples of the Asura Sect Inner Sect eager to witness Zhuge Xiang forging skills. Therefore, even though the required proficiency increased with each level of advancement in the later stages, Zhuge Xiang still maintained his rapid progress.

"Have I finally reached the peak of Beginner Artificer?" Zhuge Xiang put away his Twelve Star Magic Tool longsword and let out a long breath. Beginner Artificer Twelfth Grade. After a year, he had finally reached this level. Zhuge Xiang was quite satisfied.

To break through to the Intermediate Artificer, the hard requirement is that one's Deity Transformation stage. Taking a deep breath, Zhuge Xiang knew that his improvement in Forging over the past year could be considered complete.

Zhuge Xiang has already moved out of the Inner Sect Headquarters. After all, the small Courtyard house was a bit too small, so he bought a large house near the Inner Sect Headquarters.

Refining Magic Artifact, mastering the Six Layered Illusory Destruction Realm, and so on all require space. With Zhuge Xiang's wealth, buying a large mansion wouldn't be a problem. Initially, due to the Six Layered Illusory Destruction Realm, Zhuge Xiang's income of over 20,000 low-grade Spirit Stone was insufficient to cover his expenses. However, later on, as Zhuge Xiang's reputation for Forging grew, he took on more business. Not only did his Forging proficiency increase rapidly, but his wealth also surpassed that of a year ago.

Inside the storage space, there were a staggering 32,000 low-grade Spirit Stone.

After breaking through, Zhuge Xiang casually tossed a few failed Magic Artifact to Xiao Yue, who was waiting nearby. Xiao Yue grabbed the failed equipment and gnawed on it, while Zhuge Xiang himself sat cross-legged to adjust his state.

After a full half hour, Zhuge Xiang finally reached his peak condition, opened his eyes, and stretched out his hand. Ripples spread through the Void, and he produced all the materials needed for the Phoenix Feather Wings, along with the design blueprints...

Phoenix Feather Wings —this is a Flying Magic Artifact, acquired back in Rakshasa City. It consists of eighteen Demon Spirit feathers imbued with Phoenix Bloodline; there's only one available, and success is not an option.

Open the furnace, light the fire...

Within the One Qi Furnace, Flame roared. Having already simulated the process countless times in his mind, Zhuge Xiang's movements were practiced and nimble, his expression resolute and solemn. Zhuge Xiang lifted each piece of material, tracing a graceful parabola, and accurately tossed it into the furnace fire for calcination, purification, and fusion...

With his status as Beginner Twelve Grade Artifact Forger and One Qi Furnace that he had used for a year, Zhuge Xiang's movements were very steady. Every gesture exuded a master's demeanor. Under his skillful control, the materials in the One Qi Furnace slowly fused together.

Beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, but Zhuge Xiang didn't have time to wipe them away. His eyes were fixed on the One Qi Furnace, watching the reaction speed of the materials inside, his entire focus was on it...

After devouring the failed magical Magic Artifact, Xiao Yue's Divine Sense became even stronger. It knew the importance of the Phoenix Feather Wings to Zhuge Xiang, so it stared intently at them without making a sound so as not to disturb him.

Time passed second by second, and a full hour went by. Finally, the materials in the One Qi Furnace were completely fused together, transforming into the shape of a pair of wings. After being repeatedly smelted nine times by Zhuge Xiang's furnace fire, it finally took shape.

"It's done!" Finally, eighteen Snow Phoenix Carved Feather shot out and inserted into the Magic Artifact, along with nine mid-grade Spirit Stones that had been exchanged long ago. A light and aloof aura burst forth, and then, with a flash of white light, the Phoenix Feather Wings were completed.

A pair of pure white wings floated in front of Zhuge Xiang. Nine mid-grade Spirit Stone, worth nearly ten thousand low-grade Spirit Stone, gave the Phoenix Feather Wings a faint blue-white glow. Because the Phoenix Feather Wings were forged from the Snow Phoenix Carved Feather, the surrounding air actually condensed into frost, creating a dreamlike beauty... (To be continued.)