"It has the same effect as the Tōhoku."
"No, under the same level, it's even stronger."
"What a perfect refining flame!"
Wang Shi was astonished. His eyes sparkled with light.
As the President of the Zhuque Chau Refiners' Union, Wang Shi was not only at the peak of the Vermilion Bird Continent in terms of refining, but he was also more knowledgeable than others. Especially when it came to the study of "flames," no one could compare to him. The Tōhoku Stairway in front of them was discovered by him.
"Phoenix Constellation."
"As far as I know, the Phoenix Constellation doesn't seem to have this kind of flame."
"Strange."
Wang Shi covered his mouth with his right hand, deep in thought.
At this moment, as the Earth Rank refiners failed one after another, cries of surprise could be heard from the surroundings.
"Great Master Yan also failed!"
"It's over, the Patriarch was too hasty."
"How could this be?!"
…
Whispers could be heard everywhere. Everyone was even more shocked.
Tool refinement masters refining Earth Rank Astral Treasures and Astral Tools, mistakes were very normal, but it was known that these tool refinement masters were not at all ordinary tool refinement masters. Those practically could be called the Vermilion Bird Continent's most peak hundred tool refinement masters. Even if they were refining inside the Hellfire Heavenly Staircase, there would be interference, but this many failed refinements nevertheless was extremely hard to imagine.
In the past, this would happen at least in the second or third round.
Because what they were refining now were the Astral Treasures and Astral Weapons that the refiners were familiar with!
But in a short time, seven refiners had already failed.
It was quite shocking!
"I understand." Lin Zhen clapped his hands, finally understanding.
Lin Zhan looked at his father in confusion. He didn't know what was going on. The other elders didn't understand either. But at this moment, many people in the crowd had already figured it out. The onlookers saw more clearly. Seeing seven Earth Rank refiners fail, those who were observant could naturally see the mystery behind it.
But the people involved were still confused!
In the blink of an eye, another refiner was declared defeated and withdrew from the competition.
"Grandmaster Yan, Qin Xu, Sir Huo …" Lin Zhen's eyes brightened. He glanced at the curtain and shook his head. "The score for the first round is at the back. No wonder they were so anxious to take a gamble. Unfortunately, they haven't mastered their skills yet. If they walk too fast, they won't be able to maintain their balance."
"Fortunately, Grandmaster Lin Yan wasn't affected at all." Lin Zhen felt relieved.
Lin Zhen glanced at Yumo and nodded. "Yumo may not have much experience, but as Yan Lao said, he is a talent with potential. His performance is stable, but it will be harder than ascending to heaven for him to enter the second round."
"As for Lin Feng …" Lin Zhen looked over and frowned. "It's too fast. It's even faster than the last time. The rhythm is completely off."
"Alas, it's not his fault." Lin Zhen sighed. How could he not know his adopted son's character?
Although his chances of entering the second round were even lower than Yumo's, Lin Feng would never give up.
"As expected, those involved can't see clearly. Even Lin Feng, who has always been so calm, fell for it."
"But if it were me, I'm afraid I'd be the same."
Lin Zhen smiled indifferently and didn't care too much.
The three participants from the clans were now completely polarized.
Yan Lao entering the second round was a certainty. However, Yumo and Lin Feng's chances of advancing were infinitely close to zero. Especially Lin Feng, who scored 0 points in the first round. It was impossible for him to enter the second round. Unless the other refiners all failed in the second round. But …
Was it possible?
…
Indeed, it was impossible.
The art of refining was like the carving of an inscription array. The beginning and the end were the most important and the easiest to make mistakes.
This was also why when the refinement had just begun, it was like a domino overturning, continuously failing. But generally, after the beginning, the rhythm would stabilize, and the error rate would be greatly reduced. Especially when the participants were all experienced Earth Rank refiners who were refining Astral Treasures and Astral Weapons that they were all familiar with.
Even if there was Tōhoku's interference, it was merely the second level Tōhoku, not enough to cause trouble.
The second round of the competition had now truly entered its climax!
The ones taking the lead were all "familiar faces."
Lady Nangong and Master Ouyang were practically on par. The two's flame control was extremely fast, and the changes in each level of firepower were extremely precise. Located in the center of the refinement area, it could be said that they attracted everyone's attention. In comparison, Wang Bo, who had come out on top in the first round, was undoubtedly inferior.
Among the Three Great Refiner Clans, the Wang Clan was proficient in refining Astral Armor, but their Astral Treasures and Astral Weapons were inferior to the Nangong clan and the Ouyang clan.
Everyone had their own strengths!
Lin Yan and Pang Hui were in the second row. The two's Astral Treasure refining ability steadily ranked in the top ten. Although Pang Hui was slightly better, the gap between him and Lin Yan was very small. In fact, Pang Hui's real advantage over Lin Yan was his comprehensive ability.
The competition was extremely fierce!
The refinement of Astral Treasures and Astral Weapons had one thing in common.
The faster the refinement, the less the materials would be damaged, the tighter the fusion, and the higher the quality!
This point had a "qualitative" difference with Astral Weapons and Astral Armors.
Wang Shi's new "rule" was not without basis. Oftentimes, the Astral Treasure that was refined first was indeed superior in quality. At this time, everyone's gaze was fixed on the Masters' refinement. Their eyes were shining, and they wished they could grow a few more pairs of eyes to carefully comprehend.
No one noticed that Lin Feng was slowly "catching up."
In order to perfect the refinement, in order to adapt to Tōhoku's Heaven Stairway, Lin Feng had "wasted" a little time in the beginning.
Although it was very small, in the second round where every second mattered, it was quite crucial. It was like the start of a race, falling behind at the beginning.
But now …
"Pa!" The flame condensed, and Lin Feng's eyes flashed.
"It feels good."
"Very subtle, very refined."
"Tōhoku not only did not hinder me at all, it even helped me speed up the refinement!"
Lin Feng thought to himself, feeling a little happy.
Tōhoku and his own Rebirth Flame were perfectly combined, just like opposites attracting each other. It was an "accumulation", an increase in the flame's strength. Therefore, the frequency of his refinement was a little faster than the previous refinement. Although it was only a little, it was a "frequency" that carried through the entire round of refinement.
It meant that every time the flame was released, every time the details were transformed, it would increase —
A little.
Accumulating, it was quite extraordinary.
Especially in the middle stages of the refinement where the steps were complicated and the fire block changed violently, it was even more continuously accelerated. Unconsciously, Lin Feng had already stood out from the last echelon, overtaking the third echelon, quickly approaching Lin Yan's level.
…
Time passed little by little.
Although the rate of "mistakes" in the middle stages was not high, there were still two Earth Rank Refiners who could not bear the pressure and made mistakes.
The refinement of Astral Treasures and Astral Tools was very subtle, very delicate.
One wrong move, and the whole game was lost.
Gradually, the first echelon Lady Nangong and Master Ouyang's refinement neared the end. The two seemed to be competing against each other, neither willing to be outdone. Everyone's gaze focused, holding their breaths, staring at the center region of the Vast Fire Heavenly Stairway.
Bang! Bang!
Almost at the same time, two clear images appeared at the same time.
One was a berserk black bear, pounding its chest and roaring; the other was an enormous tree that reached the heavens, standing tall and unshakable.
"Earth Rank Second Level Astral Treasure, 'Beast Bear Roar.'" Lady Nangong softly spoke.
"Earth Rank Third Level Astral Treasure, 'Spreading Kui.'" Master Ouyang raised his head, his eyes flashing with a light. He turned his head to look at Lady Nangong and smiled as he nodded.
As if he was saying, this round …
He had won.
"Wow, so powerful."
"Another 'Supreme Grade,' Lady Nangong is truly too awesome!"
"Tsk, in terms of Astral Treasure refinement, Master Ouyang is formidable. Although the refinement time is slower than Lady Nangong's by a beat, the grade is actually higher by a level!"
"That's nothing. Lady Nangong is capable of everything. The Tool Refinement Competition is not a competition of Astral Treasure refinement. Besides, with Lady Nangong's strength, refining a Second Level Astral Treasure is easy. She is merely preserving her strength, that's all. Let's see who will have the last laugh! "
…
Everyone argued endlessly, all of them supporting their own idols.
Wang Shi and Ouyang Kuo glanced at each other, smiling indifferently. Just as they were about to speak, all of a sudden —
"Bang!" A crisp and resounding explosion inexplicably sounded. It was even more crisp than Lady Nangong's, and even more resounding than Master Ouyang's. It was like a sudden clap of thunder, like a bolt of lightning. It was only a hair's breadth away from Lady Nangong and Master Ouyang's refinements.
Everyone stared blankly, somewhat unable to react.
Who, had completed the refinement?
"Oh?" Wang Shi's eyes brightened, but it was also a bit unexpected. Even Ouyang Kuo felt slightly surprised.
Even Lady Nangong and Master Ouyang's eyes flashed. Following the source of the sound, this "explosion" came too suddenly.
The "time" of refining Astral Treasures and Astral Tools, to a large extent, signified —
Refining ability!
Right now, this third "explosion" was almost close to the two in the first echelon!
Who was it?
Which refiner in the second echelon could actually faintly threaten the first echelon?
"Hiss!" In a split second, there was an orderly gasp. Everyone stared blankly. They had never thought that the third person to complete the refinement was actually an ordinary black-clothed youth. His appearance was unremarkable, but …
It made everyone widen their eyes, incomparably shocked.
The scene in front of them was shocking!
"What?"
"Impossible!"
"How could this be!!!"
…
Everyone was stunned.
Looking at that howling fire phoenix on Tōhoku's Heaven Stairway, the clear cry seemed to resound in their ears.
"Ao ~ ~" A fire phoenix spread its wings and soared.
The resonant cry, accompanied by the spread of the phoenix's wings, was filled with a kind of vitality.
The celestial body was filled with extreme beauty, as if everything had come alive. The phoenix's eyes shone with spiritual light, wrapping around the Rolling Curtain Shuttle. The color and luster were bright and clear, full of vitality, full of a metallic feeling. That kind of feeling, called —
Perfection.
"Perfect-grade?!" Not only the audience present, including Wang Shi, Ouyang Kuo, the Union of Artificers, Lady Nangong, and Master Ouyang, were all deeply shocked, as if they were suffocating, unable to say a word. That huge phoenix seemed to envelop everything, like an emperor descending.
At this moment, the black-clothed youth standing calmly under the fire phoenix gave people the feeling that …
As tall as the sky!
…
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