The news of a Diviner appearing in Yuan Sect, as well as the subsequent effects of the phenomenon, had yet to be settled.
Another important piece of news spread.
It shook the entire Great Zhao.
Qin Shujian would publicly refine Liang Shan City into a Dao Artifact tomorrow. Anyone who wanted to observe would have to submit a level nine material.
As soon as this news spread.
All the blacksmiths in the Great Zhao went crazy.
Refining a Dao Artifact!
For blacksmiths, this was an unparalleled honor.
As for being able to refine a city into a Dao Artifact, that was even more unheard of.
If it was someone else who spread this news, no one would believe it. Those who heard it would scoff at it.
However, Qin Shujian was different.
The first artifact to be refined in the Great Zhao had appeared in his hands.
As a top Grandmaster Artificer of the Human Clan, Qin Shujian had great prestige.
One had to know.
For blacksmiths, Qin Shujian's title as the number one expert in the cultivation world was not as resounding as his title as a top blacksmith.
A blacksmith sighed. "If Qin Shujian really refines Liang Shan City into a Dao Artifact, then he can be called the number one blacksmith of the human race!"
As soon as this sentence was said.
It immediately spread in all directions.
The number one blacksmith of the human race. This was a great honor.
For any title, as long as it was added with the word 'number one', it would have great credibility.
The number one expert in the cultivation world!
The number one blacksmith of the human race!
If these two titles were added to one person, it would be enough to shock anyone.
As the news spread.
All the blacksmiths' families and sects, as well as those independent blacksmiths, could not wait to rush to Liang Shan City.
Level nine materials were precious.
However, as long as one had some strength, it was not difficult to obtain a level nine material.
After all, materials were just materials.
Blacksmiths in the world who could use level nine materials were very rare.
This was because only blacksmiths could use level nine materials to refine.
However, there were only a few blacksmiths in the world.
Among them.
Qin Shujian was the most famous one.
There was no other way.
The other Grandmaster Forgers didn't do anything all year round. They were very noble, unlike Qin Shujian, who would make some things every few days and cause thunder to roll.
The other Grandmaster Blacksmiths valued their reputation very much.
Qin Shujian didn't care at all.
But no matter what.
The news of the forging of Cold Mountain City had shaken the entire Great Zhao.
Whether it was the weaker blacksmiths or the master blacksmiths, all of them could no longer sit still and rushed to Cold Mountain City.
Some blacksmiths who did not have much influence could only sigh.
It was very simple.
He couldn't take out any Tier-9 materials.
Without money, there was nothing to talk about.
Nine Palace Sect.
A woman with a plump figure and a pretty face in a palace dress was shocked when she heard the news. Then, she went to the Sect Master's Hall.
"Elder Ling, what brings you here today?"
Qin Yuanbai looked at the newcomer with a faint smile on his face.
"Sect Master, you should know very well why I'm here!"
"Is Elder Ling planning to go to Liang Shan City?"
Qin Yuanbai nodded slightly and said, "I didn't expect Elder Ling to make an exception after not leaving the Nine Palace Sect for so many years."
He still gave Ling Huaiyu a lot of respect.
Because he was the only Grandmaster Forger in the Nine Palace Sect.
That's right.
There were only a few Grandmaster Forgers in the cultivation world, and one of them was in the Nine Palace Sect.
Because of Ling Huaiyu's existence, the Nine Palace Sect's strength could be considered among the top of all the top sects.
Although Qin Yuanbai was the Sect Master, he wouldn't give Ling Huaiyu any face.
To a certain extent.
The status of a Grandmaster Forger was not much lower than that of a Diviner.
It was just that Innate Spiritual Items were hard to come by, so Grandmaster Forgers didn't have the chance to forge Dao Artifacts. Otherwise, the status of a Grandmaster Forger would at least rise to another level.
But even so.
The status of a Grandmaster Forger was extraordinary.
If a sect had a Grandmaster Forger, it meant that they didn't have to worry about Spirit Artifacts. It was enough to greatly increase the overall strength of the sect.
Ling Huaiyu said, "Last time when Qin Shujian forged a Dao Artifact, I didn't have the chance to observe it. This time, I can't miss it."
"Well, Elder Ling, you might be able to gain something if you go there."
Qin Yuanbai nodded and said.
"But Elder Ling's identity is important after all. Why don't I go with you?"
"Sect Master is going too?"
Ling Huaiyu was a little surprised.
Qin Yuanbai had been in charge of the Nine Palace Sect for many years. She also didn't expect him to leave at this time.
Hearing this.
Qin Yuanbai said, "I'm worried about Elder Ling leaving alone. I also want to see if the Sect Master of Yuan Sect really deserves the title of the strongest person in the cultivation world."
Ling Huaiyu understood in her heart.
She was a Grandmaster Forger of the Nine Palace Sect. The other party was also worried that she would be plotted against if she went out.
But the real reason.
It should be for Qin Shujian.
Qin Yuanbai had also talked about this Sect Master of Yuan Sect many times.
After all.
There were only a few people who could be talked about by Qin Yuanbai. Since Qin Shujian could be talked about by the other party, it was obvious that he was interested.
Regarding this.
Ling Huaiyu no longer refused.
Soon.
The news that Ling Huaiyu was going to Liang Shan City spread like wildfire.
Originally, the news that Qin Shujian was refining a Doctrine Artifact had already caused a huge commotion.
At this moment, a Grandmaster Forger was going to observe in person, which was already indirectly building momentum for Qin Shujian.
For a time.
The other Forgers were even crazier.
In the Endless Mountains.
"Casting City!?" When Su Zhan received the news, he almost thought that he had heard wrongly.
At this time, he also knew that Qin Shujian had returned to Yuan Sect.
But before Su Zhan could send someone to look for Qin Shujian, a piece of heavy news came, which made him dizzy.
Casting City!
Casting a Doctrine Artifact level city!
Doctrine Artifact, city!
When these two words were put together, even Su Zhan couldn't remain calm.
"That kid is really so arrogant. He has the confidence to refine a Doctrine Artifact level city!" Su Zhan couldn't believe it and didn't want to believe it.
He was still worried about casting a city into a Spirit Artifact.
In the end, someone told him.
Don't cast a Spirit Artifact. I'm already casting a Doctrine Artifact.
One could imagine.
How big of a blow would this be to Su Zhan?
Fang Yilan also had an indescribable expression and said, "Let's go and take a look. If he really succeeds, we can directly ask him to come over and help. If he fails, we can also ask him to come over.
As for the competition in our hearts, let's forget about it! "
What competition?
In Fang Yilan's view, Su Zhan no longer needed to compete with Qin Shujian.
Since the other party dared to publicly cast a Doctrine Artifact city, regardless of whether it was successful or not, Su Zhan had already lost.
Because what Qin Shujian dared to do.
Su Zhan didn't dare to.
In terms of mentality, Su Zhan had already lost.
As for casting methods — —
Fang Yilan also knew that Qin Shujian wouldn't be weaker than Su Zhan.
From the moment he could cast a Doctrine Artifact, Qin Shujian was already qualified to be called a top Forger in the Great Zhao Dynasty.
Even though Su Zhan.
He had never cast a Doctrine Artifact before.
Of course, in Su Zhan's view, the reason he couldn't cast a Doctrine Artifact was that he didn't have an innate embryo.
To this.
Fang Yilan snorted disdainfully.
What did he mean by not having an innate embryo? With the other party's status as an elder of the Imperial Astronomer, it wouldn't be too difficult for him to obtain an innate embryo.
To put it bluntly.
It was because Su Zhan didn't have the confidence to cast a Doctrine Artifact and was worried that he would fail, that was why he kept finding this excuse.
Hearing Fang Yilan's words.
Su Zhan also fell silent. For the first time, he didn't refute the other party.
Should he go and take a look?
There was only one answer in his heart: Go.
This was because the method of forging a Dao Artifact city could be described as shocking to the heavens and earth.
Su Zhan was very clear.
Even if he was given an innate embryo, he didn't have the confidence to succeed.
No.
It shouldn't be said that he didn't have the confidence to succeed, but that he didn't have the confidence to try.
Because from the beginning to the end.
Su Zhan didn't even have ten percent confidence.
To this.
Su Zhan couldn't help but sigh. "The waves wash away the sand, and the new generation replaces the old. Maybe I'm really old!"
When he said these words, his aura also became a bit dispirited.
But soon.
Su Zhan recovered once again.
At this time, it was still too early to admit defeat. At least he had to take a careful look.
Fang Yilan glanced at him and said disdainfully, "Casting is after all a small Dao. Cultivators should focus on their own cultivation. Think about how many years you've been in the seventh layer of the Celestial Being realm. If you continue to waste time like this, I don't think you have any chance."
"Old witch, don't talk about me. You're not much better than me. Tsk, you can't even beat that mixed bird Eagle Saint. You've really thrown the face of the Imperial Astronomer to the whole Great Zhao."
"You want to fight with me?"
Fang Yilan's face was terrifyingly gloomy.
Don't hit people in the face, don't expose people's shortcomings when scolding.
In the battle of the Imperial City, not being a match for Eagle Saint was the pain of Fang Yilan's life.
Unfortunately, Eagle Saint had been killed by the Human Emperor, and she had no way to take revenge.
At this time, Su Zhan brought it up, which was equivalent to publicly slapping her face.
Su Zhan laughed. "I won't lower myself to your level."
What a joke.
How could he fight with Fang Yilan?
Although he was mocking her, Su Zhan knew that in terms of true strength, he really couldn't beat Fang Yilan.
The other party was not only a powerful cultivator, but also a second realm Formation Grandmaster expert.
The Formation Dao was a heretical Dao, but it could increase a cultivator's combat power. It was completely different from casting.
In terms of strength.
Fang Yilan was also one of the top in the Imperial Astronomer.
Although she was not a match for Eagle Saint, Eagle Saint was one of the twelve Monster Saints of the Monster Clan. Seriously speaking, Fang Yilan was at least twice as old as Eagle Saint.
Therefore.
Su Zhan would not ask for a rebuff and fight with Fang Yilan.
Then, he cursed angrily again. "One observation requires a ninth-tier material. Why doesn't this brat rob!"
Although he cursed, Su Zhan thought in his heart, why didn't he think of such a thing before?
If he had learned this before, he wouldn't be so poor.
Regret!
However, Su Zhan had learned it.
In the future, when he refined a spirit artifact, he would do it publicly and then collect an observation fee.
There were still many people who wanted to observe a spirit artifact refined by a Grandmaster Blacksmith. Even if he couldn't collect a ninth-tier material, it wouldn't be a problem to collect a sixth-tier or seventh-tier material.
Half a day later.
Great Zhao was shocked.
The teleportation gate of Cold Mountain City kept flashing. Cultivators walked out one by one and then rushed to Yuan Sect.
At this time, Qin Shujian avoided them and let Zheng Fang receive the guests.
In the courtyard.
The Godslayer "sat" on the stone bench and said, "Are you really confident that you can refine the city into a Dao Artifact?"
"About eighty percent!"
"…"
The Godslayer fell silent.
What was the difference between eighty percent and a hundred percent?
He knew that Qin Shujian's forging skills were extraordinary, but he didn't expect that the other party was already so powerful.
In ancient times.
A Grandmaster who could refine a Dao Artifact with a success rate of more than fifty percent would be a distinguished guest in front of any race.
A Grandmaster with an eighty percent success rate like Qin Shujian.
It was enough to make any race treat him with great respect.
The God Slaying Saber was not an inexperienced Ancestral Armament. Refining an ordinary Dao artifact and refining a city's Dao artifact were two different concepts.
The former was much easier to refine.
The Godslayer sighed. "After so many years, I still have the chance to see someone personally refine a Dao Artifact city."
"In ancient times, how many people were able to do this?"
Qin Shujian asked.
He wasn't surprised by the information contained in the Godslayer's words.
Cultivation was prevalent in ancient times, and many techniques were passed down from that time.
Although Qin Shujian thought that his forging skills were very strong, it would be ignorant to say that no one could compare to him.
The Godslayer said, "There are, but not many. In the past, the imperial cities of the major races were actually powerful Dao Artifacts. Among them, the imperial city of the Human Race was an extremely powerful nine-seal Dao Artifact.
Unfortunately, it should have been broken in the war. I didn't participate in the war to the end, so there are many things that I don't know. "
Seeing that there was no hope of winning, the Human Race arranged for Xia Chao to take him and a part of the Human Race to the sea.
So what happened in the end.
The Godslayer wasn't very clear either.
But the war had destroyed the Heavenly Court, so how could the imperial city of the nine-seal Dao Artifact be spared?
Qin Shujian wasn't too surprised. He praised, "The imperial city is a nine-seal Dao Artifact. If there's a chance, I really want to see the glorious scene of ancient times!"
"The ancient times have passed. If possible, it's more reliable to recreate the glory of ancient times."
The God-Slaying Saber replied coldly.
To this.
Qin Shujian didn't refute.
His attention was drawn to the Imperial City of the Nine-Seal Dao Artifact.
If Cold Mountain City could also grow into a nine-seal Dao Artifact, that would be the best.
Qin Shujian had already fantasized that one day he would suppress an immortal with Cold Mountain City.
But soon, he stopped thinking about this matter.
"There's one thing that I forgot to ask senior."
"What is it?"
"Senior, how many tribulations have you gone through now, Zu Bing?"
The Godslayer thought for a moment and said, "I should have gone through four tribulations. If you count carefully, I should be the fourth tribulation Zu Bing!"
"The fourth tribulation Zu Bing!"
Qin Shujian's eyes lit up.
Then, he asked again, "If the nine-seal Dao Artifact is in front of senior, how many rounds can it resist?"
"It's just a nine-seal Dao Artifact. It will shatter upon contact!"
The Godslayer said proudly.
Although the nine-seal Dao Artifact was powerful, it was not worth mentioning in front of him.
The fourth tribulation Zu Bing was not someone that Zu Bing, who was below the fourth tribulation, could compare to. Although the nine-seal Dao Artifact could compete with the second tribulation Zu Bing, it was nothing in front of the third tribulation Zu Bing.
In front of the fourth tribulation Zu Bing, it was useless.
Fine!
After hearing the Godslayer's words, Qin Shujian knew that his treasure was much more powerful than he had imagined.
If he didn't remember wrongly.
The Zu Bing in Marquis Beiyun's hand would need at least three rounds to destroy the nine-seal Dao Artifact, but in front of the Godslayer, it would shatter upon contact.
In this way, the gap between them was obvious.
Qin Shujian was sure that the one in Marquis Beiyun's hand should be the third tribulation Zu Bing, while his was the fourth tribulation Zu Bing.
After figuring out the situation.
Qin Shujian asked again, "Senior, if you go against the third tribulation Zu Bing, can you shatter it?"
"It's very difficult. Although there is a gap between the Zu Bing and the Zu Bing, because they share the same root, it's very difficult to shatter it. However, it's not a big problem to suppress it."
"I've learned a lot."
Qin Shujian nodded.
The stronger the Godslayer was, the more confident he would be.
In the Eastern Continent, Qin Shujian only knew of four Zu Bing artifacts. One was the Godslayer in his hand, one was the stone spear in Marquis Beiyun's hand, one was the Zu Bing that suppressed the Demon Abyss in the imperial city, and the last one was the Heavenly Demon Temple of the Demon Race.
Thinking of the Heavenly Demon Temple.
Qin Shujian said, "Senior, have you heard of the Heavenly Demon Temple?"
"Yes," the Godslayer replied first, then asked, "Why? Do you have news of the Heavenly Demon Temple?"
"I used to, but not anymore. The Demon Race has left the Eastern Continent with the Heavenly Demon Temple. I wonder how many tribulation Zu Bing the Heavenly Demon Temple is?"
In response to Qin Shujian's question.
The Godslayer did not hide anything and said, "The Heavenly Demon Temple is one of the Zu Bing artifacts of the ancient Demon Race. At that time, the Heavenly Demon Temple was inferior to me and was at the level of the Three Tribulation Zu Bing. After so many years, I don't know if it has transformed.
Speaking of which, the Heavenly Demon Temple is known for its unparalleled defense. Even the Four Tribulation Zu Bing can't break it. I'd like to see if it's really that powerful. "
In the end …
The Godslayer sneered.
From the other party's words, Qin Shujian also knew that the Godslayer did not seem to get along well with the Heavenly Demon Temple.
Then, Qin Shujian exchanged a few more topics with the Godslayer and then stopped talking.
It was not that he had nothing to say.
It was because someone had come.
"Sect Master!" Xu Yuanming stepped into the courtyard and cupped his hands.
"How's the matter going?"
Qin Shujian, who had already put the Godslayer into his sea of consciousness, asked calmly.
Xu Yuanming said, "There are a total of 1,312 forces who have exchanged for the opportunity to observe this time. These forces have also submitted the corresponding materials. Sect Master, please check them."
After saying that, he took a step forward and stuffed a storage ring into his hand.
Hearing this …
Qin Shujian was also shocked.
More than 1,300 forces, which was equivalent to more than 1,300 pieces of ninth-level materials.
Even if each piece of ninth-level material was only enough to forge a long sword, with so many materials added together, it was completely enough for Cold Mountain City to use.
He took the Storage Ring.
After scanning it with his divine consciousness, the Master Recognition Mark on it dissipated and then turned into Qin Shujian's own Master Recognition Mark.
Subsequently …
Qin Shujian's divine consciousness entered the Storage Ring and saw that it was full of materials.
Ninth-level materials!
All of them were ninth-level materials!
Some of the ninth-level materials were not small, while some were relatively small.
The classification of materials could be seen from several levels.
One was the size, the other was the strength it could bear, and other factors.
Some ninth-level materials were a whole. As long as they were cut apart, their level would drop.
But some ninth-level materials, even if they were cut into several pieces, were still ninth-level materials. This kind of material was considered the top among ninth-level materials.
When Qin Shujian's divine consciousness swept over, he had already seen the things in the Storage Ring clearly.
So many materials.
This also made Qin Shujian have other ideas.
Originally, he was only going to forge Cold Mountain City into one or two Dao Artifacts.
But looking at the current situation …
Qin Shujian was confident that he could forge Cold Mountain City even more powerful.
Dao Artifact!
Any powerful Dao Artifact was indispensable to a cultivator.
Even though Qin Shujian possessed the God Slaying Blade, he was actually unable to unleash much of its power. The reason for that was because his own strength was still very weak.
On the contrary …
If it was a suitable Dao Artifact, it could also play a great role.
As for whether the Dao Artifact was not as good as Zu Bing's, that would be a matter after he became an immortal.
Before becoming an immortal, Dao Artifacts could not be underestimated.
If he could successfully forge Cold Mountain City and its level was high enough, it would be of great use in the future.
Qin Shujian took all the materials in the storage ring and put them into his own storage ring. Then, he erased the ownership mark on the original storage ring and returned it to Xu Yuanming.
Taking the Storage Ring, Xu Yuanming said, "Sect Master, there is one more thing that needs your decision."
"What is it?"
"The Sect Master of the Nine Palaces Sect, Qin Yuanbai, and Elder Ling Huaiyu want to see you."
"Qin Yuanbai, Ling Huaiyu?"
Qin Shujian's expression was a little strange.
He knew Qin Yuanbai, the Sect Master of the Nine Palaces Sect, his own family.
As for Ling Huaiyu …
Qin Shujian had also heard of his reputation. He seemed to be a Grandmaster Forger.
At this moment, he was thinking.
Why did Qin Yuanbai and Ling Huaiyu want to see him at this time?
After thinking for a while …
Qin Shujian could not figure it out for the time being. Then, he shook his head and said, "Go back and tell them that I am in seclusion preparing to forge a Dao Artifact. I can't see people casually."
"Yes!"
Xu Yuanming nodded and then left.
If Qin Shujian did not want to see them, then he would not see them.
He was just a messenger.
After Xu Yuanming left, Qin Shujian muttered to himself, "Why did the Nine Palaces Sect come to see me? If they want to observe, they can just wait until tomorrow. Speaking of which, I have some grudges with the Nine Palaces Sect.
Should I find a chance to have a good chat with Sect Master Qin? "
He remembered it clearly.
On the White Yong Estate, the Crimson Heaven Sect and the Yin Yang Sect openly disobeyed his orders.
However, after giving the order to Yuange, Qin Shujian did not pay much attention to it. It was also because the two sects were not worth his attention.
Therefore …
Qin Shujian was not too clear about the two sects' current situation.
It was fine if he did not remember some things.
Since he remembered, he had to find a chance to talk.
Subsequently …
Qin Shujian also really closed the door to visitors and entered a state of cultivation.
It was not easy to forge a Dao Artifact in Cold Mountain City.
Even if it was him, he would still need to adjust himself.
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