As the scores of the first round were announced, some people were happy, while others were sad.
Basically, all the refiners had a plan in their hearts. Those with high points would choose to refine safely in the last round to reduce mistakes, while those with low points would choose to refine with higher difficulty. Once they succeeded, their points would soar greatly.
However, the difficulty of the second round was much higher.
"What a strong flame."
"Is this the unique Earth Core Fire 'Tōhoku' here?"
Lin Feng's eyes flashed. He had already entered the second level of Tōhoku's Stairway and started to adapt.
He was different from the other contestants. They had all gone through a round of "adaptation." Advancing from the first level to the second was as easy as climbing a flight of stairs.
But he had directly stepped into the second level!
"Hum!" "Hum! ~" Clusters of flames kept rising in his hand. Lin Feng closed his eyes slightly.
He didn't have much time. He had to adapt to the intensity of the flames here as soon as possible. He couldn't make any mistakes.
Astral Treasures were different from Astral Weapons. Astral Weapons could be refined slowly, and even the slightest mistake wouldn't affect the overall situation. Astral Treasures, on the other hand, were very precise. A single mistake could result in a complete loss. Controlling the fire was the most important thing.
Similar to Lin Feng, almost every blacksmith was "experimenting" at this moment, striving for perfection.
The second round was the decisive round!
At this moment —
"Dong! ~" A clear bell rang.
All the blacksmiths immediately focused their attention on the center of the stage. The organizer, Wang Shi, the President of the Zhuque Chau Refiners' Union, stood calmly with a faint smile on his face. He opened his mouth and said, "In the second round, there will be a new rule. The first completed product will gain 100 points. The second completed product will gain 99 points, and so on."
As soon as he said this, the crowd was in an uproar.
The eyes of the people on the Tōhoku's Stairway lit up. Many blacksmiths' expressions changed.
Those with high total points felt threatened, while those with low total points felt the arrival of hope, including Lin Feng.
"In other words, if I'm the first to complete the refinement, I can reduce the points by another 100?" Lin Feng's eyes shone brightly, but he immediately rejected the idea.
"No, this is an out-and-out trap. It looks like 100 points, but even if you complete the last one, you'll gain 1 point, and the average point increase is 50 points."
"So even if I'm the first to complete it, I'll only gain 50 points, which isn't much."
"But because of the accelerated refining, flaws will appear in the product."
Lin Feng said softly, secretly thinking that the Great Assembly was cunning.
He clearly knew that Tōhoku's Heavenly Stairway Second Floor's flames were difficult to control, and the refinement of Astral Treasures and Astral Tools was most particular about time and stability, yet he threw out a delicious cake.
"Don't worry too much about this new rule. Just refine as usual."
"I didn't plan to win anyway."
Lin Feng's expression was calm.
He just had to do his best.
As for the result, that was a matter for later. At least he wouldn't regret it.
Wang Shi's gaze swept across everyone, including Lady Nangong, Master Ouyang, Wang Bo, and the others. Their expressions didn't change, and their hearts didn't beat fast. To them, 100 points was equivalent to 0 points, and they were the top three refiners. Advancing to the second round was almost certain.
To them, such a small amount of points didn't matter at all.
But at this time, the majority of the refiners' expressions changed, and they kept calculating in their hearts.
"Oh?" Wang Shi narrowed his eyes and paused on Lin Feng. "This little guy's attitude is not bad."
Lin Feng didn't move at all!
In stark contrast to the surrounding refiners, even Lin Yan's expression changed a little.
"Now I announce …" Wang Shi's eyes shone brightly. With his hands behind his back, his sage-like appearance emitted an oppressive aura. "Vermillion Bird Continent's Refinement Master Competition, the second round of the first round officially begins!"
"Dong!" The bell rang heavily.
The decisive second round of the competition began!
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Thump! Thump! Thump!
The flames flared, and the competitors scrambled to start refining. No one was willing to fall behind.
The refinement of Astral Treasures and Astral Weapons was relatively fast!
A difference of one second would be a huge difference.
Only Lin Feng at this time closed his eyes and adjusted his breathing.
He was neither fast nor slow!
"Look, what is this Lin Feng doing?"
"Who knows, he's not in a hurry. He's definitely going to lose anyway."
"Right, 0 points in the first round. Haha, this Lin clan is really funny."
…
"Hurry up, hurry up!"
"Brother Lin, why are you standing there like an idiot!"
In the crowd, Wang Mu was anxious for Lin Feng.
Not only Wang Mu, but Lin Zhen and Lin Zhan were also as anxious as ants on a hot pan. They couldn't wait to compete for Lin Feng.
Time passed minute by minute.
However, Lin Feng was like an old monk in meditation. He didn't move at all. Sensing the suddenly dense fire elemental energy, the Rebirth Flame gently "communicated" and adapted. It seemed to merge with Tōhoku, becoming a part of his own energy.
Suddenly —
"Hua!" Lin Feng opened his eyes, and a bright light flashed in them.
The Vast Star Pupils and Vast Star Pupils instantly merged. In the blink of an eye, he had entered his own state.
The fourth level!
The fourth level of the top-notch pupils.
In his mind, the refinement of the Rolling Curtain Shuttle that day was repeated over and over again. It was different from the refinement in the Lin clan. Instead, it simulated the environment of Tōhoku's second level of the Heaven Stairway. Refining in such a dense fire elemental energy required a stronger ability to control fire and a more focused mind.
There was only one chance, he couldn't afford to lose it!
Pa! The flames instantly rose.
"Huff, inhale!" Lin Feng took a deep breath. In an instant, the flames rose to the sky.
A bright light flickered in Lin Feng's eyes as he completely entered the zone.
"That's the feeling!" His heart trembled. Lin Feng's eyes flickered. The Rebirth Flame and Tōhoku seemed to form a subtle balance. As the Rebirth Flame rose, Tōhoku accompanied by his left and right. They complemented each other. It was extremely subtle.
The refinement began!
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"Oh?" Wang Shi's eyes lit up.
"It can actually control Tōhoku?" Ouyang Kuo was also stunned.
"This little guy is indeed not bad." Wang Shi smiled kindly and nodded.
Out of a hundred blacksmiths, only a dozen could control Tōhoku. Including Lady Nangong and Master Ouyang, all of them were famous blacksmiths. Only Lin Feng was a complete newbie.
However, he could control it perfectly!
"Tōhoku has a unique frequency."
"Just like Lady Nangong, as long as you guide it, your flame will be stronger than it."
"Controlling it is not difficult."
Lin Feng made it effortlessly.
He had copied Lady Nangong's refinement, so he was not unfamiliar with Tōhoku's control.
On Tōhoku's Heaven Stairway, as long as he could "control" Tōhoku, the refinement would be even easier!
"No wonder Wang Mu said that powerful blacksmiths could even use Tōhoku to raise the quality of the equipment by one level!"
"This Tōhoku and my Rebirth Flame are different methods but have the same effect."
Lin Feng's mouth curved into a faint smile.
How could he not know this point?
When he used the Rebirth Flame to refine a top-grade Astral Treasure, it could become a "sub-perfect" grade. This was the Rebirth Flame's "uniqueness." Just like the Amethyst Spear, it could raise the level of his Spear Technique. The Rebirth Flame could raise the quality of the equipment by half a grade!
Compared to the Amethyst Spear, the effect was much stronger.
"This is it."
"This is the feeling."
Lin Feng quickly entered the state.
His heart was as light as a breeze, happy and content.
He felt as if he had returned to the time when he was refining in the Lin clan. His mind was constantly simulating, and the movements of his hands formed a perfect reflection.
Exactly the same!
Bang! Bang!
The Rebirth Flame whistled, carrying a burning light. The feeling in his heart was extremely strong.
"Pa!" "Pa!" Piece after piece of metal fell into his hands. His movements were concise and fast, without any sloppiness. Lin Feng's eyes flashed with starlight, without the slightest fluctuation of emotion.
Now, he was in his best state!
"Bang!" The flame was fierce.
The Rebirth Flame enveloped the 'solder gold' and merged with the 'Miluo Stone'. It was calcined in a unique proportion and direction, and the timing was extremely subtle. In an instant, the two quickly entered the state of 'harmony'. It was faster than before, and there was an additional layer …
The thick Tōhoku Shield.
"It is indeed extraordinary," Lin Feng said softly.
However, he was not surprised. The Tōhoku Shield was like a kind of amplification, a kind of strengthening.
Now, it did not cause any hindrance to him. Instead, it became a kind of catalyst, a kind of shot to the heart!
"This is it!" Lin Feng's eyes shone with starlight.
This feeling was very good!
…
However, one family was happy, and another was sad.
To Lin Feng, the Tōhoku Shield was the best helper, but to the other blacksmiths, it caused a lot of trouble.
Bang! A violent explosion sounded.
One of the blacksmiths stared blankly at the 'destroyed' equipment in front of him, his face pale.
Failure!
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Like dominoes, mistakes were made one after another. Under the influence of the Tōhoku Shield, under the 'urging' of time, and under the change of mentality, these experienced blacksmiths made mistakes one after another. Everyone's face was filled with shock and disbelief.
Wang Shi still had a faint smile on his face, but his eyes were still flashing.
Ouyang Kuo, on the other hand, shook his head, feeling pity for those failed craftsmen.
"The state of mind is very important for a blacksmith."
"Refining for the sake of winning is wrong."
Wang Shi said softly, his eyes sweeping across the crowd.
How could a true blacksmith be affected by any factors?
Lady Nangong, Master Ouyang, and Wang Bo were the best examples. Expressionless and calm, the control of the flame was like a shadow, and it was extremely easy to feel like a butterfly dancing to a flower.
"And him." Wang Shi looked at Lin Feng and nodded approvingly.
Young and mature!
Refining, quite mature.
Not only the state of mind, but also the skill of refining.
However, looking at Lin Feng's refining, Wang Shi's expression changed little by little.
"This child's flame …" Wang Shi's eyes widened with deep shock.
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