As he spoke, Yuanshi Tianzun directly began explaining the Way of Artifact Refining.
For a time, everyone present listened with rapt attention, though even more remained immersed in their previous realizations, their minds yet to emerge from them.
With Laozi's earlier explanation of the Way of Alchemy as a precedent, most people knew very well that they lacked talent in this area and had little reason to waste their time.
Rather than gain nothing in the end, they would be better off consolidating the benefits brought by Yuanshi Tianzun's sermon earlier, perhaps even refining their cultivation breakthroughs.
Of course, many were also interested in artifact refining.
The Interception Sect disciples were especially numerous among them, as most of them had taken form from scaled and armored creatures, or from aquatic life and eggs.
Because of this, they basically all possessed a natal item. Although it was not an Innate Spirit Treasure, once refined to a certain degree, it would not be much inferior to one.
Thus, they were extremely eager to obtain the Way of Artifact Refining that Yuanshi Tianzun was explaining.
On the other hand, among the Chan Teachings disciples, aside from a few Direct Disciples who listened attentively, most had little interest in artifact refining.
As Chan Teachings disciples,
they had generally taken form from beings outside the categories of aquatic life, eggs, scales, and armor.
Because of this, they had no natal items and no need in this regard. They might as well cultivate diligently with the time they had.
Most importantly, whether it was alchemy or artifact refining, both consumed an enormous amount of resources. This was why most people lacked the means to practice them.
Li Yun knew nothing of all this.
At that moment, he listened with complete absorption. Many things he had once