"Incredible, absolutely incredible! How did you do that?"
"Directly engraving secret runes—even I can't do that, especially spatial Law Secret Patterns! Has your understanding of Space Law reached such a terrifying level?" Morpheus exclaimed repeatedly.
Zhang Junbao's actions completely exceeded his expectations. It was terrifying that a mere World Lord could achieve such a feat.
Although Morpheus was a disciple of the Master of Craftsman God, as the youngest disciple, he had not followed the Master of Craftsman God for very long.
Zhang Junbao's refining techniques completely stunned him.
Little did he know that Zhang Junbao had already planned ahead in order to gain the attention of the Master of Craftsman God. He had anticipated that the Craftsman God Mountain would likely test his skills in crafting treasures.
He had chosen this Ethereal Stone beforehand, and he was already confident in both its material properties and the refining method.
Even so, not everyone can control it.
After all, knowing how to refine materials, understanding the Law and secrets, and truly engraving the Law Secret Patterns patterns onto the materials all require extremely high levels of skill in refining.
A strong spatial fluctuation exploded from the Ethereal Stone in Zhang Junbao's hand, instantly enveloping the surrounding space. Morpheus, who was enveloped within it, immediately felt the space become unusually stable, and even with his strength, it would take a lot of effort to break free.
If this treasure were suddenly unleashed during a battle with the enemy, it would surely throw them into disarray, creating an opportunity for a fatal blow.
In battles between the strong, opportunities are fleeting; a moment's hesitation can lead to certain death.
The Space Law fluctuations emanating from the treasure in Zhang Junbao's hand were so powerful that even Morpheus, King-level Immortal, felt the Space Law suppressing him, which was truly astonishing.
"This is Space Sealing! Is the treasure you crafted Domain Type?" The flames on Morpheus's body flickered incessantly. Anyone familiar with him would know that this was a sight that only appeared when he was extremely shocked.
"I have some experience with Space Sealing," Zhang Junbao said casually.
But Morpheus on the other side was already speechless. He had originally wanted to encourage Zhang Junbao to practice hard and give him some guidance so that he could strive to become the disciple of the Master of Craftsman God in the future. Who knew that Zhang Junbao would directly demonstrate a skill that even he could hardly accomplish? Who would guide whom was still uncertain.
"May I have a look at this treasure?" Morpheus asked cautiously. He was no longer arrogant in front of Zhang Junbao, but instead full of respect.
He was a pure Treasure Refiner; what could impress him was not martial prowess, but his Treasure Refining skills.
Zhang Junbao had no problem with his plan. His absolute skill in Treasure Refining impressed Morpheus and completely changed Morpheus's attitude towards him.
"Of course, please give your appraisal, senior brother." Zhang Junbao handed the finished Ethereal Stone to Morpheus. After being engraved with secret patterns, the Ethereal Stone no longer resembled its previous form. It was like a perfectly round, translucent bead with Space Secret Patterns patterns on it, which was extremely beautiful and admirable.
"What exactly are the powers of this treasure?"
" The Ethereal Stone is a material Space Law, possessing the effect of consolidating space. Therefore, I inscribed a secret technique for Space Sealing on it, called the Space Cage."
It can divide the surrounding space into nine Space Cage, which can not only suppress enemies, but also divide large numbers of enemies and defeat them one by one.
The secret technique that Zhang Junbao engraved on the Ethereal Stone was the Space Law version of the " Spacetime Cage " technique, which he used to kill more than 20 of the Golden Wolf King's Marquis Immortal.
Although it cannot compare to Zhang Junbao's own " Spacetime Cage," lacking the constraints of the Time Law and unable to adjust the number of cages, it is still a very practical secret technique.
"After recognizing the treasure as its master, it only requires Divine Power to activate it, which will bring forth the Space Cage. The owner of the treasure will be unaffected by the Space Cage and can freely travel between the nine Space Cage."
"This is Domain Type Space Law treasure that combines Space Lockdown and Space Cutting. Its power has even affected me. If Peak King Rank expert were to wield this treasure, they could easily kill an expert of the same level."
" Heavy Treasure! This is definitely a treasure of Heavy Treasure!" Morpheus was engulfed in flames, and thick smoke billowed from the volcano behind him. He was now extremely excited.
" World Lord Level with such a profound Law Comprehension of space, even comprehending Space Lockdown and some Space Strangulation? Could it be that you can even Teleportation?" Morpheus looked at Zhang Junbao in disbelief.
He couldn't believe that this Special Lifeform who had ventured alone into the Yinfa Secret Realm possessed such terrifying talent.
Zhang Junbao smiled but did not answer.
Since the Original Ancestor revealed the secrets of the Universe Origin to him, his understanding of the laws of Time Law and Space Law has reached an extremely profound level. Space Lockdown, Space Strangulation, and Teleportation are no longer a problem for him.
The simplest way for him to gain the attention of the Master of Craftsman God is to display his talent, just like he did when he participated in the Genius Battle.
Geniuses are always treated well, Master of Craftsman God would certainly not refuse a talented disciple.
"Senior Morpheus, have I passed the test?"
Zhang Junbao was not shocked; he still clearly remembered the purpose of his trip.
"A test? I'm sorry, the technique you used to craft this pearl is extraordinary, and I cannot judge it. I will take you directly to see Senior Brother, and he will make the judgment," Morpheus mumbled.
"Let the eldest brother be the judge?"
The eldest disciple of the Master of Craftsman God is certainly no ordinary person.
Just like Venerable Guiyi, the second disciple of the Chaos City Lord, who is at the level of Universe Overlord, his status and strength are extremely high, second only to the Universe Master.
Although Zhang Junbao, the Master of Craftsman God, did not recognize him, anyone who could become the disciple of the Master of Craftsman God must possess extraordinary strength.
While there is no absolute requirement for strength in crafting treasures, if one's strength is too weak, and one cannot even understand the profound Origin Law, how can one possibly craft powerful treasures?
Therefore, almost all of them are formidable Treasure Refiner, whose understanding of the Origin Law alone far surpasses that of other experts at the same level, making them extremely difficult to deal with.
Imagine a powerful expert battling a Treasure Refiner. The expert has just taken out a treasure, and the secret runes on it light up, but the Treasure Refiner sees through it completely and analyzes the treasure's power.
Will the upcoming battles still be a mystery?
Treasure Refiner beings that most powerful beings in the universe would rather not provoke, even more so than alchemists and Illusionist.
"Don't worry, Senior Brother has followed our teacher for many years and his skill in Treasure Refining is unparalleled, far surpassing my abilities."
Although your refining technique is unique and I cannot fully understand it, my senior brother will surely be able to discern your skill level.
" Jiadu, come with me!"
"Thank you for your trouble, senior brother."
"Haha, no problem! Senior Brother will be extremely happy to meet another Special Lifeform who is also a genius Treasure Refiner."
Morpheus shifted his position, revealing a deep passage hundreds of meters wide behind him, leading directly to the top of Craftsman God Mountain.
Morpheus looked up at the distant mountaintop, a resolute expression on his face.
"However, if you want to see the senior brother, you must build a staircase with your own strength. If you can reach the senior brother, it means you are qualified to see him."
"Steps?" Zhang Junbao looked at the deep passage in front of him, but saw no steps.
"Hehe, this passage is a special passage within the Craftsman God Mountain. Originally, after you passed my test, Senior Brother Ninety-Nine would have tested you before asking you to build your own steps."
But I've already reported your situation to the senior brother, and he's given you special permission to create your own platform.
"Don't underestimate this passage. This passage is called the ' Heaven-Reaching Stairway.' It was Master of Craftsman God for the Special Lifeform assessment. Once you enter it, you will encounter various requirements for refining treasures. Only by meeting all the requirements will the corresponding steps appear."
Upon ascending the steps, new refining requirements will emerge.
The requirements for World Lord Level are nine levels, for Immortal Level ninety-nine levels, and for Universe Venerable, a staircase of nine hundred and ninety-nine levels.
"Of course, if you believe you have untapped potential, you can continue to strive."
Legend has it that when the ninth senior brother, who possessed the strongest talent, was taking the assessment, he was still at the level of Immortal, yet he created a thousand steps and ascended to the heavens in one step, which greatly shocked even the teacher. Morpheus looked up at the top of Craftsman God Mountain, his eyes revealing a longing expression.
While piety is important in aspiring to become an apprentice of the Master of Craftsman God, talent is even more crucial.
If one could be accepted as a disciple simply by kneeling in devout worship, then the disciples of the Master of Craftsman God would all be kowtowers.
Zhang Junbao took a deep breath. He knew that meeting the Master of Craftsman God would probably not be easy. Just as the Human Race selected disciples with high aptitude and talent through the Genius Battle, the Master of Craftsman God also selected disciples in his own way.
Building a " Heaven-Reaching Stairway " and climbing to the top step by step with one's own strength is the way the Master of Craftsman God's abilities, which is very much in line with the style of the universe's top Treasure Refining masters.
With the mountain's belly as its core, approximately one-tenth of the entire Craftsman God Mountain is shrouded in Space Lockdown, making it absolutely impossible for ordinary people to Teleportation directly into the place where the Master of Craftsman God and his disciples live.
"Is this the test set by the Master of Craftsman God?"
"That's right. The teacher believes that everyone who wants to learn how to refine treasures must have absolute perseverance and willpower, and be completely focused. Therefore, he created this ' Heaven-Reaching Stairway ' to filter out those who are not focused enough to become his apprentices."
"I was lucky back then. I created my own hundred-step staircase, which caught the teacher's eye and made me his disciple."
If you pass the test, you will become my junior brother, and I will no longer be the youngest!
Morpheus smiled broadly, believing that with Zhang Junbao's strength, he would definitely pass the test, and then he would become a senior disciple, no longer the youngest disciple.
"Let's begin!"
Morpheus pointed to the passageway and extended an invitation to Zhang Junbao.
Firelight flickered in Zhang Junbao's eyes.
" The Master of Craftsman God, a top-tier Treasure Refining master second only to the Sitting Mountain Guest in the universe—to see a test set by such a great being is truly exhilarating for a Treasure Refiner like myself!"
Zhang Junbao still stepped into the passage. Although he did have other purposes in seeking an Master of Craftsman God, it cannot be denied that he possessed a resolute heart to forge the Strongest Supreme Treasure and explore the Universe Origin.
"Boom!!!"
As soon as he stepped into the passage, a deafening sound, like the sound of Heaven Opening, exploded in Zhang Junbao's mind, almost causing him to faint.
It should be noted that, having inherited the Universe Origin from the Original Ancestor, his Spiritual Force had reached 8,000 times, comparable to the Universe Venerable level. His willpower had even reached the level of Universe Overlord, and ordinary soul pressure and illusions had no effect on him at all.
However, as soon as he stepped into the passage, Zhang Junbao seemed to hear the sound of the birth of the universe, which exploded from the depths of his soul, causing his entire soul to tremble uncontrollably.
"What is the most powerful treasure in the universe?"
After the Heaven Opening sound, a rumbling sound seemed to drift from afar, carrying with it an endless desire for exploration and knowledge.
It seemed as if he was asking Zhang Junbao, but it also seemed as if he was questioning himself.
Then, flames began to rise around Zhang Junbao's body, growing larger and larger until they completely enveloped him.
It's hot! Incredibly hot!
He felt as if his entire soul was being completely melted by the intense heat.
"Could this be the test of the Master of Craftsman God? The very first trial is this difficult? How is that possible?"
Even with my willpower, I felt immense pain; how could other Immortal God possibly pass such a test?
"Clang!"
"Clang!"
"Clang!"
A series of highly rhythmic sounds rang out, as if they were the first sounds to awaken this universe.
In the endless darkness that Zhang Junbao had seen, a light appeared, and a huge figure, as large as a mountain, was holding a strange giant hammer and striking it continuously.
It seemed as if it was hammering this universe back into its original form.
The surrounding world seemed to ripple rhythmically with its striking sound.
"What is the most powerful treasure in the universe?"
The figure let out a sigh.
" The Universe Origin itself is the strongest treasure. In this universe, everything abides by the Universe Laws."
The Tao gives birth to One, One gives birth to Two, Two gives birth to Three, and Three gives birth to all things!
Everything has an origin, is born from that origin, and follows the rules set by that origin, which cannot be surpassed.
The origin itself is the most powerful treasure in the universe!
Despite the excruciating pain of his soul being torn apart, Zhang Junbao transformed his insights into the most primal fluctuations of the Law and transmitted them outwards.
"Clang!"
The final strike rang out, and then the figure wielding the giant hammer stopped what it was doing.
It turned to look at Zhang Junbao, its eyes seemingly containing an endless universe.