"You weren’t saying that earlier."

Gu Chenfeng stared expressionlessly at the Grand Elder, and his icy voice made the Grand Elder feel as though he had plunged into a millennia-old ice cellar.

The Grand Elder’s heart burned with anger: "Who cares what I said? I can say whatever I want."

Gu Chenfeng effortlessly subdued six powerful Demigod cultivators, and that terrifying power had already scared the Grand Elder to the point of dread.

How could the Grand Elder dare not to admit defeat?

Did he not want to live?

The Grand Elder pushed down his fear and pleaded, "Senior, I will hand over the Heaven and Earth Yin Yang Stone to you right now. Please, have mercy."

"Smart choice," Gu Chenfeng replied coldly as he withdrew his Ancient Divine Power.

Besides rescuing people, Gu Chenfeng’s trip was naturally for the Heaven and Earth Yin Yang Stone, and he didn’t intend to make enemies with the Ghost Realm.

As the Ancient Divine Power vanished, the terrifying and domineering suppression also dissipated.

The Ghost King Hall Master and the Elders all breathed a sigh of relief, though their hearts were still filled with fear.

The Grand Elder dared not delay and hurriedly took out a black-and-white gemstone, respectfully handing it to Gu Chenfeng.

The Heaven and Earth Yin Yang Stone emanated an extremely powerful aura.

Gu Chenfeng confirmed it was indeed the Heaven and Earth Yin Yang Stone with just a glance, then directly stored it in the Storage Ring.

"Let’s go back to the Immortal Realm," Gu Chenfeng turned and left.

Looking at the frightened Ghost King Hall Master and his men, Flame Shadow smiled triumphantly, "Ghost King Hall Master, now you believe what I said, don’t you? What a pity it’s too late for regret, or you wouldn’t have been so heavily injured."

No one in the Ghost King Hall dared to breathe.

Not until Gu Chenfeng and Flame Shadow had disappeared.

The Ghost King Hall Master and the Elders finally let out a full sigh, as though granted a special pardon, and their backs were already soaked with cold sweat.

"Too terrifying," the Ghost King Hall Master’s pale old face was written with fear.

"Who the hell is he?" The Grand Elder exclaimed with trepidation, "Why does someone so young possess such unimaginably terrifying power?"

"Have the cultivators of the Immortal Realm become this frightening?" The Second Elder wiped his sweat with fear, "I have no idea what kind of power it is; Demigods are simply like ants before him."

The Ghost King Hall Master and the Elders secretly felt fortunate that Gu Chenfeng did not resort to violence, otherwise the Ghost King’s Hall would have been wiped out today.

Indeed.

The most terrified were those thirteen Ghost Emperors.

Recalling they initially intended to kill Gu Chenfeng, they never imagined that Gu Chenfeng would heavily wound six Demigod cultivators with mere suppression alone.

In front of Gu Chenfeng, the Ghost Emperor’s cultivation meant nothing.

...

The Immortal Realm.

Myriad Ancient Immortal Mansion.

Inside the Pill Pavilion.

Lin Zhentian and Wu Tianhan were listening to Gu Chenfeng describe the process of refining a Spatial Treasure.

Xing Tianxiao, along with Flame Shadow and Kuang Yunshan, were standing guard outside the Pill Pavilion.

The main materials for refinement—Space Immortal Stone, Time Reincarnation Essence, Void Spirit Jade, Heaven and Earth Yin Yang Stone, and Infinite Golden Crow—were already prepared.

Gu Chenfeng was eager to begin refining the Spatial Treasure.

After hearing Gu Chenfeng’s description.

Lin Zhentian and Wu Tianhan’s old faces were extremely solemn, their eyes carrying a hint of worry.

Lin Zhentian expressed his concern, "Young master Feng, I’m merely a Seventh Grade Alchemist, not an Artifact Refiner; I fear I can’t be of much help."

Wu Tianhan frowned and solemnly said, "I’ve never refined such a powerful Spatial Treasure, and it’s an Immortal Artifact at that. With my Seventh Grade Artifact Refiner’s Realm, I’m essentially incapable of refinement. If it fails..."

Wu Tianhan had no confidence whatsoever, and if it failed, the painstakingly acquired materials would be wasted.

"No need for concern," Gu Chenfeng smiled calmly, "Elder Lin, just focus on supplying Soul Power, and leave the refinement to me and Elder Han. Elder Han, rest assured, with me here, there will be no issues."

The two elders exchanged a glance, then respectfully said, "Yes, Young Master Feng."

"Let’s begin," Gu Chenfeng smiled calmly, "Elder Han, begin by tempering the thirty-three auxiliary materials. Once fully melted, place the five main materials into the Artifact Refining Furnace."

"I will remind you about controlling the heat; you just maintain your Soul Power."

"Yes, Young Master Feng," Wu Tianhan nodded, then began channeling True Fire and Soul Power into the Artifact Refining Furnace, simultaneously placing the thirty-three auxiliary materials inside.

Wu Tianhan, being a Seventh Grade Artifact Refiner, had highly advanced skill in artifact refining.

In just two hours, Wu Tianhan successfully melted the thirty-three auxiliary materials into a hot molten liquid.

At this moment.

Lin Zhentian and Wu Tianhan were both extremely tense.

Because the next step was the crucial moment.

"Don’t worry," Gu Chenfeng smiled calmly, "Put the five main materials into the Artifact Refining Furnace."

Wu Tianhan nodded and waved his hand, allowing the five precious main materials to enter the Artifact Refining Furnace in sequence.

Wu Tianhan suddenly increased the heat and Soul Power.

As soon as the five materials entered the Artifact Refining Furnace, a strong reaction occurred.

The flames within the furnace instantly became fiercer, as the five main materials, enveloped by fire, emitted a powerful aura.

Gu Chenfeng looked at Lin Zhentian, "Elder Lin, channel Soul Power at full strength."

"Alright!" Lin Zhentian obeyed and fully channeled Soul Power into the Artifact Refining Furnace.

Lin Zhentian’s face showed deep concentration and a hint of worry. He knew very well how challenging this refining of a Spatial Treasure was, with failure lurking in any slight negligence.

Gu Chenfeng, however, seemed particularly calm, his eyes mixed with expectation, excitement, and confidence.

While observing the changes in the Artifact Refining Furnace, Gu Chenfeng reminded, "Elder Han, increase the flame intensity, make the materials melt more quickly."

Wu Tianhan immediately ramped up the output of True Fire, causing the flames in the Artifact Refining Furnace to flare more intensely.

The flames inside the furnace shone brightly, as the five main materials began to undergo wonderful transformations, even diffusing a hint of powerful aura.

As time elapsed.

Under Gu Chenfeng’s patient guidance.

Wu Tianhan’s artifact refining progressed smoothly, not only removing material impurities and making them purer but also finishing the shaping process.

"Elder Han, well done," Gu Chenfeng said with a joyous smile, "Next, leave the final step to me."

Wu Tianhan’s tightly wound nerves finally relaxed, as his Soul Power was depleted, leaving him near exhaustion.

Lin Zhentian beside him was also drained of Soul Power, his old face exceedingly pale.

Gu Chenfeng sat cross-legged and channeled domineering Soul Power into the Artifact Refining Furnace, his hands rapidly forming Profound Mystery Seals, sending golden symbols into the furnace.

The aura emanating from the Artifact Refining Furnace grew increasingly powerful.

Second by second, time ticked away.

The golden light from the Artifact Refining Furnace became more dazzling, its aura more powerful, even causing the furnace to shudder.

Lin Zhentian and Wu Tianhan stared intently at the furnace, their hearts filled with anticipation and urgency.

When the aura within the furnace reached its peak, a frightening force suddenly burst forth, and a golden beam shot into the sky, piercing through the palace and soaring into the heavens.

The void suddenly gathered into a massive golden energy vortex.

"It’s a success!" Gu Chenfeng opened his eyes abruptly, his face full of ecstatic joy, "The Spatial Treasure is successfully refined!"