"The rules of the sect competition are the same as the previous years. There are four rankings – spirit, talisman, elixir and weapon. The top ten of each ranking will be chosen as the experts of this year's four rankings!"
"The ten people on the Spirit Ranking can choose a spirit art of their choice; the ten people on the Talisman Ranking can choose a talisman art; the ten people on the Elixir Ranking can choose an elixir formula; the ten people on the Weapon Ranking can choose a superior-grade spirit weapon of their choice! Of course, apart from that, there are also large amounts of spirit stones as rewards. "
The Great Zhou Dynasty had been established for more than 10,000 years and had accumulated many years of foundation. There were bound to be many secret skills and elixir formulas in their treasure vaults that might even be extinct – it was enough to tempt every cultivator!
Most Foundation Establishment Cultivators used middle-grade spirit weapons.
For Foundation Establishment Cultivators, superior-grade spirit weapons were fatally attractive as well.
Of course, the most important thing was that the people on the four rankings could enter the ancient battlefield to train for a year!
With just a few simple words from the emperor, the hundred thousand odd Foundation Establishment Cultivators in the square felt their blood boil and were raring to go.
The emperor declared, "Since Mr. Mo has been invited to be the judge for this sect competition, let's begin with the Weapon Ranking. Since Mr. Mo belongs to Misty Peak and has to enter the ancient battlefield as well, it means that everyone will have to fight for the remaining nine spots on the Weapon Ranking. "
The emperor's meaning was clear – given Su Zimo's capabilities, he would be able to secure the number one spot on the Weapon Ranking even without a competition!
No one had any objections to this.
Even Weapon Refinement Masters who had been immersed in the art of weapon refinement for hundreds of years did not dare to compete with Su Zimo, let alone the young Weapon Refinement Masters in the square.
"Mr. Mo, do you have anything else to say?" The emperor asked.
Rising, Su Zimo gazed at the hundred thousand odd Foundation Establishment Cultivators in the square with a deep gaze and said slowly, "When I arrived, I heard someone say that Misty Peak has no one who can refine weapons …"
At that point, the square and spectator area were in an uproar.
If this was before, it was nothing much to say as it was something that everyone acknowledged.
But now, they would definitely be hitting a metal plate if they said something like that!
Everyone swept their gazes and saw a hint of killing intent in Su Zimo's eyes. They realized that the number one Weapon Refinement Master of Great Zhou was about to make an example out of someone!
"Who said that? Come out!"
Su Zimo was almost standing at the top of the spectator stand, looking down at the square from above. Although his tone was calm, it revealed a domineering aura that was above all!
Swish! Swish!
Countless gazes fell on Tao Feng.
Before this, everyone had seen the dispute between Tao Feng and Su Zimo.
Tao Feng felt the pressure on his body multiply. His face was pale and terrified.
"Who is Mr. Mo talking about?"
"He's from the True Fire Sect. I heard that he's the number one weapon refiner of the younger generation."
"Pfft, what a joke. Mr. Mo is only in his twenties, and he has the nerve to call himself the number one weapon refiner of the younger generation?"
The discussion in the crowd grew louder and louder.
The crowd around True Fire Sect gradually dispersed. Seeing that he was about to be isolated, Tao Feng gritted his teeth and stood out with a venomous look in his eyes.
Tao Feng said hatefully, "It was me."
The Perfected Jin Dan from True Fire Sect frowned with terrible expressions.
"Very good."
Su Zimo nodded. "Since you're so arrogant, I'm sure the standard of True Fire Sect's weapon refiners has already surpassed mine. Who's so strong? Come out and let me take a look. "
Su Zimo's gaze swept across the seats of the Perfected Jin Dan of True Fire Sect with a hint of mockery.
"Su Zimo, don't go overboard!" Elder Zhang said coldly.
"Overboard?"
Su Zimo shook his head and said indifferently, "I don't think so. Compared to the unscrupulous assassination attempts of True Fire Sect for the past three years, this is nothing. "
Elder Zhang was speechless.
Although there was no evidence, everyone knew about it. In fact, the emperor's notice was pasted at the entrance of True Fire Weapon Workshop back then.
"Su Zimo is trying to establish his dominance!"
"Yes, it's not only for himself, but also for Misty Peak. This is equivalent to taking revenge for Misty Peak."
Xuan Yi and Liu Hui exchanged glances when they heard the discussions around them – they could see the gratification in each other's eyes.
After Su Zimo appeared, they could clearly sense that the few Misty Peak disciples were in high spirits and their dejection was swept away!
Su Zimo turned to Tao Feng and continued, "You even said that Misty Peak's Weapon Refinement Master is a joke. Now, let me ask you, who's the joke?"
Tao Feng grit his teeth so hard that they were about to shatter as he trembled. His lowered face was filled with malevolence and the craziness in his eyes intensified.
"Su Zimo, I'm not convinced by you!"
Suddenly, Tao Feng raised his head and hollered with bloodshot eyes, "There are more than a hundred thousand cultivators here. Who has seen you refine weapons personally? Who knows if you live up to your reputation? What gives you the right to occupy a spot on the Spirit Ranking without refining weapons?! "
Although it seemed like Tao Feng had lost his rationality, in reality, Just Now, every single word he said struck at the heart.
Su Zimo was only in his twenties and was only at Foundation Establishment. However, the fact that he could customize supreme-grade spirit weapons seemed like a fantasy.
Even if he started refining weapons in his mother's womb, it would only take him slightly more than 20 years at most. Could he really compare to a Weapon Refinement Master who had been immersed in the art of weapon refinement for hundreds of years?
Everyone present was already confused to begin with. Now that Tao Feng said that, they were even more doubtful.
Could it be that there was another expert behind Su Zimo?
When it came to weapon refinement, this expert was the one who did it and Su Zimo was the only one who did it?
After all, no one had seen Su Zimo refine weapons before.
Many people thought about it and thought to themselves, "If the ink in the word 'Mo Ling' came from Su Zimo, could the word 'Ling' have come from that expert?"
At that thought, they seemed to be getting closer to the truth.
The way many cultivators looked at Su Zimo changed gradually with a hint of suspicion and scrutiny.
In the blink of an eye, Tao Feng took the initiative and could not help but laugh into the skies. "Su Zimo, if you have the guts, come down and compete with me. Everyone will be able to judge who's the joke! I believe that everyone wants to witness that so-called Mo Clan's Spirit Gathering Technique of yours as well! "
The emperor was expressionless and thought to himself, "Impressive."
With those words, True Fire Sect was in an undefeatable position.
If Su Zimo lived up to his reputation, he would naturally be exposed in the next round and Tao Feng would become famous because of that.
Even if Su Zimo was truly Mo Ling, there was a chance that he would make mistakes in the next round under such immense pressure in front of everyone.
Furthermore, there was no loss to True Fire Sect at all and they could even watch Su Zimo's weapon refinement process. They might even be able to catch a glimpse of the secrets within!
"You want to learn my Spirit Gathering Technique?"
Su Zimo's heart skipped a beat and he could tell what Tao Feng's intentions were.
However, he was not afraid of anyone watching or learning his Spirit Gathering Technique.
That was because no one else would be able to learn it!
All the Weapon Refinement Masters of Misty Peak had gone through such a painful experience – anyone who learned his Spirit Gathering Technique would be unlucky!
"Su Zimo, do you dare to compete? Say it!" Tao Feng shouted with a provocative gaze.
"I won't compete with you because you're not qualified. However … "
Su Zimo changed the topic and said indifferently, "In a while, I'll teach you how to refine spirit weapons on the spot. Learn well and don't embarrass True Fire Sect."
I'll teach you!
It was completely the tone and attitude of an elder guiding a junior.
Everyone was dumbfounded.
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