Published: February 26, 2025
"I have memorized all the refining insights from Senior Sister, and also, the Four Arts Divine Classic you gave her, I have studied it thoroughly."
Celestial Master Lingxia nodded, a hint of approval in her eyes. "It seems you have been diligent. Refining technique is not easy, but it can lead you to great heights in the Divine Realm."
Tan Yun's heart raced at the praise. "Thank you, Master. I will continue to work hard to master it."
Lingxia smiled knowingly. "With your talent, I'm sure you will excel. But remember, mastering the refining technique requires more than just knowledge; it requires experience and intuition."
Tan Yun nodded earnestly, understanding the weight of her words. Experience and intuition were priceless treasures in cultivation.
"Now," Lingxia continued, "let's discuss the divine artifacts. As a master artifact master, there are many secrets that you must learn. The path of a master is fraught with challenges, but it will also lead to immense rewards."
Tan Yun listened intently, eager to soak in every word. The journey ahead was daunting, but with determination and guidance, he was ready to face it all.
"There are three essential elements in the creation of a divine artifact," Lingxia explained. "First, you must understand the materials; second, the refining process; and third, the purpose of the artifact you wish to create."
Tan Yun took notes mentally, determined not to miss anything important.
"Remember, the best artifacts reflect the heart of their creator. If your heart is pure, the divine artifact you create will be powerful," Lingxia added, her voice softening.
With newfound resolve, Tan Yun vowed to hone his skills and embody the principles his Master had taught him. The road to becoming a master artifact master was long, but he wouldn't walk it alone.
"I believe my refining skill is quite impressive now."
Beside them, Celestial Master Mu Zhen smiled without showing her teeth, fully aware that she hadn't shown Tan Yun the four arts divine classic at all.
However, she was also very clear that the combined proficiency of everyone present in the four arts couldn't match Tan Yun’s depth of understanding.
After all, the author of the four arts divine classic was Tan Yun!
Upon hearing this, Celestial Master Lingxia's eyes revealed a hint of shock, "Really? You learned it all by yourself?"
Tan Yun smiled, "Master, it can only be attributed to my exceptional talent."
"You, you are getting more mischievous," Celestial Master Lingxia said approvingly, "How high is your skill in refining?"
"I'm not very sure, which is why I'm looking for Spatial Gold Flowing Sand to try refining," Tan Yun replied, then added, "But I think my refining skill should be slightly better than Third Senior Brother’s."
Tan Yun's casual remark, in Celestial Master Lingxia's eyes, seemed merely casual.
But in Zhao Wuyi's heart, it was a blatant provocation and a slap to his face!
"Little Junior Brother, what do you mean by that? Are you saying that I'm not as good as you?" Zhao Wuyi's expression darkened.
"Third Senior Brother, why are you being so serious?" Tan Yun laughed, "I was just saying it casually."
"Hmph." Zhao Wuyi snorted coldly, then bowed to Celestial Master Lingxia, "Master, I must confess, I find Little Junior Brother very displeasing."
"Since he claims that my refining skill is not as good as his, I want to compete with him."
Celestial Master Lingxia frowned slightly, then smiled. In her opinion, some friction among brothers was perfectly normal.
"Alright," Celestial Master Lingxia said, "I also want to see how much Yun'er knows about refining technique."
"Yun'er, do you dare to accept the challenge?"
Tan Yun respectfully replied, "In response to Master, I would like to give it a try."
"Hmm, you have some spirit," Celestial Master Lingxia said, "I forgot to tell you, your Third Senior Brother is a saint-level human sovereign artifact master!"
"Ah, that powerful?" Tan Yun pretended to be shocked.
"Are you afraid?" Zhao Wuyi snorted.
"What is there to be afraid of? Even if I lose, it won't be embarrassing. But if you lose, Third Senior Brother, you will have no face left," Tan Yun chuckled.