A handsome man appeared in a flash. It was Xiang Baiting. He respectfully cupped his fists towards Yao Ruoxian and said, "Master!"
He then turned to face Yao Ruoxian and asked helplessly, "Junior Brother. How do you want to compete?" He seemed much more graceful than Yao Ruoxian.
In fact, just by looking at their appearances, it was obvious who was superior. There was no need to mention their looks. Yao Ruoxian and Xiang Baiting couldn't be compared at all. Not only that, there was a significant difference in their age as well. In reality, Xiang Baiting was much older than Yao Ruoxian. However, he looked young and handsome, in the prime of his youth. On the other hand, Yao Ruoxian was a white-haired old man.
To cultivators, age didn't matter. What mattered was the difference in cultivation. Xiang Baiting's cultivation was already at Purple Lotus First Grade. Yao Ruoxian, who was one grade lower than him all those years ago, was now only at Red Lotus Sixth Grade. The difference was not small.
Only Yao Ruoxian himself knew the bitter difference between them. Xiang Baiting's status as the Sect Master's successor meant that he didn't lack cultivation resources in the Exquisite Refinement Sect. On the other hand, Yao Ruoxian had lived a difficult life in the past. He had to hide from place to place, and it was already a blessing to be able to keep his life. How could he possibly have enough cultivation resources?
It was only after following Miao Yi that he no longer lacked cultivation resources that he was able to reach Red Lotus Sixth Grade. Otherwise, it would be a miracle if he could break through to Red Lotus Third Grade.
Yao Ruoxian said, "I heard that the Exquisite Refinement Sect once refined a Linglong Treasure Pagoda many years ago. I've asked around, and it is indeed a transcendent artifact that has mastered the art of artifact refinement. It can be said to be the best transcendent artifact in the entire small realm. It is difficult to find a similar transcendent artifact in this world. However, it still has a flaw. The wielder of the transcendent artifact cannot control it as he pleases. This is also the reason why the Linglong Treasure Pagoda was broken. Now that I have fixed this flaw, I have refined a miniature Linglong Treasure Pagoda all by myself.
I came here to show my incompetence! "With a flip of his hand, an amber-gold glazed pagoda appeared in his palm. The patterns carved on the pagoda were extremely exquisite, giving off an all-encompassing feeling. At the very least, it immediately surpassed the Linglong Treasure Pagoda that the Exquisite Refinement Sect had refined all those years ago.
Miao Yi curled his lips. He could almost see the shadow of the Jingjue Sect on this miniature Linglong Treasure Pagoda. It seemed that Yao Ruoxian hadn't spent all these years with Dong Guo Li and his disciple in vain.
As soon as he said those words, the treasure appeared. The upper echelons of the Exquisite Refinement Sect were utterly shocked. The Exquisite Treasured Pagoda was an artifact that had been forged by the combined efforts of countless Exquisite Refinement Sect artifact refinement experts over many years. Yet, Yao Ruoxian actually said that he had refined it all by himself. Most importantly, Yao Ruoxian's cultivation was at the Red Lotus realm. How could the higher-ups of the Exquisite Refinement Sect not be shocked?
He looked at his abandoned disciple in disbelief. As someone who had refined the Exquisite Treasure Pagoda before, he felt that Yao Ruoxian's words were a little too shameless. However, based on his understanding of his disciple's character, he knew that Yao Ruoxian wasn't the type to boast in a situation like this.
It could only be said. The shock in his heart was indescribable!
Miao Yi muttered as he stroked his chin. His eyes were filled with bewilderment. 'Is this for real? The old demon refined the Exquisite Pagoda?' And it was the Exquisite Pagoda that had its flaws patched up?
He was someone who had entered the Exquisite Pagoda before, so he knew very well how powerful it was. It was an artifact that even Golden Lotus cultivators were helpless against. Back then, if he hadn't discovered the flaws and escaped by chance, the consequences would have been unimaginable. If Yao Ruoxian had really patched up the flaws of the Exquisite Pagoda, then wouldn't this artifact be nature-defying?
He would use the artifact that the Exquisite Refinement Sect was most proud of to defeat the Exquisite Refinement Sect. This was truly a good way to redeem himself!
But Miao Yi was cursing in his heart. If Yao Ruoxian had really refined such an artifact and didn't let Miao Yi use it first, but instead used it to compete with others, then he would really curse Yao Ruoxian's eighteen generations of ancestors. 'I've spent so many resources to raise you!'
He was certain that the materials Yao Ruoxian used to refine this artifact also came from him. Especially the body of the pagoda. It was clearly refined using high-purity Crystalline Gold. This was definitely the product of those mantises.
Behind the floral window in the loft, Feng Beichen's eyes were also flickering with uncertainty. After the Exquisite Pagoda was successfully refined, he was also one of the people who had entered the Exquisite Pagoda to test the artifact. He knew very well how powerful the Exquisite Pagoda was. In short, he wouldn't have been able to escape from the Exquisite Pagoda with his own strength. Up until now, the Exquisite Refinement Sect, including himself, still didn't know how the Exquisite Pagoda was broken.
If this Mister Zi Yang could really patch up the flaws of the Exquisite Pagoda … Feng Beichen's heart instantly burned with passion. His eyes shone with a hint of anticipation!
There were many who were looking forward to it. Each and every one of them stared at the pagoda in Yao Ruoxian's palm!
Xiang Baiting stared at the pagoda, his incredulous expression slowly returning to normal. If the other party could really refine the Exquisite Pagoda by himself, then there was no need for him to compete. He knew that he couldn't do it. He would just admit defeat.
But he didn't believe it. He smiled faintly and said, "Junior Brother, don't blame me for my harsh words. The Exquisite Pagoda is the culmination of countless years of the Exquisite Refinement Sect's painstaking efforts and the efforts of the various Masters. You say that you refined it by yourself? I don't believe you! Because with your cultivation level, everyone who knows how to refine artifacts knows that sometimes, without a certain level of cultivation, you won't be able to control certain things! "
Yao Ruoxian said, "Xiang Baiting, you're right. My cultivation level is limited, and it is indeed impossible for me to refine an item that is exactly the same as the Exquisite Pagoda. The Exquisite Pagoda is so huge, and just the financial resources required to refine it is not something that I can afford. But to us, artifact refiners, it's not the size of the artifact that matters, but the artifact refinement skill. Things that are lacking in cultivation level, when your cultivation level is high enough, you will naturally be able to make up for it! The space inside this Exquisite Pagoda of mine and the number of items it contains cannot compare to the Exquisite Pagoda. Because my cultivation level is limited, I can't open up a bigger space, and I don't have the financial resources to make such a big item. That's why it's called the Exquisite Pagoda! "
As soon as he finished speaking, he waved his hand and tossed the Exquisite Pagoda into the air. Red light blossomed, and in an instant, it turned into a seven-storied pagoda that was about ten feet long, floating in the air.
Only then did the crowd realize that it was only a Third Grade Transcendent Artifact. In other words, the might of this artifact wasn't that great. Even so, the towering body of the pagoda still left most people speechless. With a single glance, they could tell that it was refined from high-purity Crystalline Gold. Not just anyone could get their hands on so much high-purity Crystalline Gold.
Yao Ruoxian shifted his gaze away from Xiang Baiting, and looked towards the Exquisite Refinement Sect, "Those who are familiar with the Exquisite Pagoda can go in and give it a try. Verify whether I'm telling the truth or not!"
Those who were familiar with the Exquisite Pagoda were naturally the members of the Exquisite Refinement Sect. This was equivalent to inviting the members of the Exquisite Refinement Sect to examine the goods.
"I'll go!" Unexpectedly, the first to speak was actually Mo Yue, who immediately flew towards the pagoda.
"Me too!" A few voices rang out almost at the same time. The elders of the Exquisite Refinement Sect couldn't hold back any longer, and flew over together.
In the end, even Xiang Baiting had no choice but to bite the bullet and rush in. Even though he was a little worried that he might fall into some kind of trap, he was the one who accepted the challenge. Even his Senior Master had gone, so how could he fall behind?
A black hole opened beneath the pagoda. It made a circle in the air, and immediately sucked everyone inside.
Miao Yi inwardly shook his head as he watched. Just based on this alone, there was still a gap between them and the real Exquisite Pagoda. The real Exquisite Pagoda sucked people in at an extremely fast speed, and even a Golden Lotus cultivator like Lie Huan would find it hard to escape. With the speed of this Tiny Exquisite Pagoda, it would probably be a little difficult for it to suck people inside. At most, it would only be able to deal with cultivators below the Purple Lotus realm. However, this was also related to the fact that it was only a Third Grade Transcendent Artifact.
Once everyone entered the pagoda, Yao Ruoxian immediately waved his hand and formed an art. The top of the Tiny Exquisite Pagoda suddenly released a white light, and spat out something that looked like a crystal ball. It was placed on top of the pagoda. The miraculous thing was that the situation within the pagoda was actually projected onto the crystal ball, allowing everyone to see it clearly. They could see the other world within the pagoda, and they could see Mo Ming and the others who were looking around. Even their conversations could be heard from the outside world.
Just this scene alone made Miao Yi secretly apprehensive. If the original Tiny Exquisite Pagoda had this function, then he and Lie Huan wouldn't have been able to find a way to escape. The other party could control the terrain at any time, making it impossible for them to dig a hole.
Not everyone who worked together to refine the Tiny Exquisite Pagoda entered the pagoda. When the people outside saw this scene, their expressions changed. This was exactly the shortcoming they wanted to make up for in the first place. Unfortunately, they couldn't think of a way, and they didn't know how Yao Ruoxian managed to do it.
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, the people inside the pagoda began to scatter in all directions. Having a clear view of the situation inside, Yao Ruoxian flicked his sleeves, and the pagoda finally began to spin. The seven levels of the pagoda were either spinning in the right direction or in the opposite direction. The spinning was extremely fast.
The space inside the pagoda wasn't actually that big. It only had a circumference of a thousand meters. There was a small mountain, a small lake, and a small forest. Even though it was small, it had everything it needed. However, there were all sorts of changes happening inside the pagoda. The mountain sank and rose, the forest grew longer, the lake dried up, and then surged again. Sometimes it rained, and sometimes it snowed … It kept changing within the limited space, and the people outside were mesmerized by it.
Those who didn't understand might not be able to tell what was going on. However, what Yao Ruoxian wanted to demonstrate to the Exquisite Refinement Sect was his artifact refining skills. He wanted to prove that he had the skills to refine the Exquisite Pagoda. It didn't matter if some laymen didn't understand.
Miao Yi was also a layman, and he wasn't an artifact refiner. However, he had entered the Exquisite Pagoda before. As soon as he saw the situation, he immediately understood. If Yao Ruoxian was given enough cultivation and resources to refine a large enough space, Yao Ruoxian could also create the illusions of the Exquisite Pagoda to confuse others.
The space inside the pagoda was indeed limited. The foggy area in the distance should be the end. The people inside the pagoda flew swiftly in the air, flying towards the end. The changes below seemed to prove that they had already flown over countless mountains and rivers. However, in the eyes of the crowd, it seemed like they were still standing in the same spot.
Gradually, even those who didn't understand could see some clues. They could see the beauty of expanding the space inside the pagoda, and gradually, gasps of astonishment could be heard.
The expressions of the people inside the pagoda changed slightly. They knew that they would never reach the end like this. With an inexplicable cry, they landed on the ground and suddenly launched an attack. Natives immediately leaped out from the ground to fight against them, and there was no end to them! This Exquisite Pagoda seemed to possess an endless amount of power.
The spectators outside were once again in an uproar. They were extremely shocked!
Miao Yi nodded slightly. That was exactly what happened. However, he noticed that the Exquisite Pagoda was slightly trembling in the air. He immediately understood that this was only a Third Grade Transcendent Artifact after all. The cultivation of Mo Ming and the others was too high, so the pagoda wouldn't be able to hold out for too long. If the main structure of the pagoda wasn't made from high-purity Crystalline Gold, it would have collapsed long ago.
However, anyone could tell that it was already extremely rare for a Third Grade Transcendent Artifact to be able to trap several Purple Lotus cultivators for so long. Most people had never heard of or seen a transcendent artifact like this before. Even though there were many who had seen the Exquisite Pagoda before, it was only now that they understood what was going on inside the pagoda through the crystal ball.
Cloud Leopard and the other representatives from the various nations were already breaking out in a cold sweat. Back then, the Exquisite Refinement Sect had produced a Fourth Grade Transcendent Artifact, and its power was clearly many times stronger than this little guy's. A small Third Grade Transcendent Artifact was able to trap a group of Purple Lotus cultivators. Feng Beichen's intention to use the experts from the various nations to test the Exquisite Pagoda was already self-evident. It was obvious that he wanted to use it against the other Five Sages.
Fortunately, that one had been broken back then. However, Yao Ruoxian had already made it very clear that he already had a way to fix the flaws in the Exquisite Pagoda. If a flawless Exquisite Pagoda were to appear, then that would be disastrous!
Miao Yi gradually felt that the situation was turning for the worse. 'If you, Yao Ruoxian, carry on like this, perhaps you will be able to avenge your humiliation. Perhaps you will prove that you are stronger than Xiang Baiting. Perhaps you will prove that you are the most qualified to be the successor to the Exquisite Refinement Sect's Sect Master. Or perhaps you are the most qualified to marry the Sect Master's daughter. But that would also mean that you have no way out. The Six Sages will definitely not allow you to fall into the hands of others.
Dammit, how do you expect me to save you … 'After displaying the might of the Exquisite Pagoda one by one, Yao Ruoxian's forehead was also covered in fine beads of sweat. Even though it was a Third Grade Transcendent Artifact, it was still a little difficult for him to control with his current cultivation. He wouldn't be able to maintain it for too long.
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