Time slowly passed, and before anyone knew it, seven days had flashed by.
Not only had the crowd of spectators not diminished over those seven days, it had instead grown larger and larger.
Everyone fixed eager eyes on the plaza, without the slightest impatience. Artifact Maniac in particular, standing in the plaza, had drawn the most attention.
That day, the previously clear sky suddenly became blanketed by dark clouds.
Before anyone realized it, dark clouds had already gathered overhead. Thunder rumbled within the clouds, its deafening booms making everyone below cover their ears, fear filling their eyes.
Soon afterward, fierce winds began sweeping through the plaza. The violent gale nearly lifted people off the ground, while sand, dirt, and debris were all sucked into the air.
On the raised platform, the judges had no choice but to shield their eyes with their hands to keep the flying sand from blowing into them.
"This is..."
At the sight of such a terrifying scene, the judges on the platform were all stunned, slowly rising to their feet one after another.
"Tribulation Lightning! This is Tribulation Lightning brought about by artifact refinement!"
"I have been a Fourth-Grade Artifact Refiner for hundreds of years, yet this is the first time I have seen a Spirit Artifact capable of drawing Tribulation Lightning! To witness the birth of Tribulation Lightning with my own eyes, I will have no regrets in this life!"
"So this is the legendary Tribulation Lightning? I never expected a genius in this Artifact Refinement Tournament to create a Spirit Artifact capable of drawing Tribulation Lightning. How spectacular! I think the championship can be none other than his!"
The judges on the platform were beside themselves with excitement, their faces flushed as they discussed it loudly.
"Who was it? Which genius drew this