Divine King of Honour-Chapter 246: An Eye-Opening Experience

Everyone had never expected that Xu Nian would actually apply to become an elite disciple.

"Are you really confident about advancing to an elite disciple?" Yann Hong looked at Xu Nian with surprise and asked.

Xu Nian nodded his head.

Originally, his Spiritual Sense cultivation was not enough, but it had further improved following a breakthrough in understanding.

Now, forging a weapon of Meteorite Iron Level was not a problem at all.

The people around all took a sharp intake of cold air.

Gu Fei’s face also showed surprise, realizing that Xu Nian had not shown his true strength during their recent sparring session.

Moreover, even if he were to compete in Artifact Refining against Huang Yu, he might not necessarily lose.

"Hmph, anyone can brag, I don’t believe you can become an elite disciple," scoffed Huang Yu, who had taken some Healing Medicine and was much recovered, starting to talk big again. Continue reading at novelbuddy

Hearing this, the crowd around began to harbor doubts as well.

After all, the speed of such a promotion was terrifying; to advance from an Outer Disciple to an elite disciple in just a few days.

Such a thing had never happened in the history of the Artifact Refining Sect.

Yann Hong was also hesitant but nodded and said, "Alright, I can administer the assessment for elite disciple. When do you plan to undergo it?"

"Now! I’m afraid some people can’t wait," Xu Nian replied with a smile.

After saying that, he deliberately glanced at Wang Ye, his eyes carrying a hint of amusement.

According to the rules of the Artifact Refining Sect, elite disciples were entitled to the right to impeach Inner Sect Elders.

Once impeachment proceedings started, they would be reported to the Law Enforcement Hall.

The Law Enforcement Hall would investigate, and if the allegations were substantiated, the Elder would be punished.

The lighter punishment was removal from the Elder position and expulsion from the Sect, while in severe cases, execution was possible.

Facing an impeachment from an elite disciple, even an Inner Sect Elder could not take it lightly.

Thus, when Xu Nian mentioned he wanted to undergo the elite disciple assessment, Wang Ye’s face clouded over as if with dark clouds.

"Adoptive father, rest assured, he won’t be able to pass the Inner Sect assessment. I have looked into this guy; he only entered the Inner Sect two days ago and barely has any Artifact Refining strength," Huang Yu asserted confidently.

Wang Ye did not say anything, but he thought much the same.

How could someone who was just an Outer Disciple a few days ago possibly become an elite disciple so quickly?

Besides, how old was he? How could such a young Great Refiner possibly exist?

Just as Wang Ye was convinced that Xu Nian could not possibly complete the assessment, Xu Nian had already begun.

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"Here is a piece of Meteorite Iron Ore; if you can refine it into a Meteorite Iron Level weapon, then you qualify to be promoted to an elite disciple," Yann Hong spoke.

Xu Nian nodded, taking the piece of Meteorite Iron Ore.

The quality of this Meteorite Iron Ore was quite good, and it was clear Yann Hong intended to help him.

Xu Nian smiled and immediately activated the Black Fire Lotus, starting to melt the Meteorite Iron Ore.

However, this Meteorite Iron Ore was not as easy to refine as Xuan Iron, and even with Xu Nian’s formidable Black Fire Lotus, it took almost 15 minutes to melt the Meteorite Iron Ore into liquid metal.

Melting was only the first step.

Soon, Xu Nian began to use his Spiritual Sense to shape the Meteorite Iron Water.

But the temperature of the Meteorite Iron Water was extremely high, difficult even for Xu Nian’s Spiritual Sense to endure.

During the shaping process, the burn from the Spiritual Sense made Xu Nian reveal a pained expression.

"Ha ha, I told you he couldn’t succeed, look at him unable to even shape it," Huang Yu laughed heartily.

The crowd also thought the same, the temperature of the Meteorite Iron Water was terrifying.

If they were touched by even a bit of it, they could perish immediately.

For Xu Nian to attempt to shape it with his Spiritual Sense was indeed very difficult.

However, Xu Nian didn’t give up, still gritting his teeth and persisting.

Soon, the basic form of a sword began to appear before everyone’s eyes.

The Xuan Ice’s cold air burst forth, rapidly cooling the meteorite iron that had taken the shape of a sword.

After that came the shaping, a process which for Xu Nian had already been completely included in the initial shaping phase, making it effortlessly passed by him.

Finally, only the last step of hammering remained.

However, at this moment, expressions of disdain appeared on the faces of Wang Ye and others, their previous worries swept away.

"Can this even count as a Meteorite Iron Level weapon? I think it’s not even as good as some Xuan Iron Level weapons, it’s simply a waste of materials," Wang Ye said with disdain.

"Exactly, the impurities in this weapon haven’t been removed at all, it’s nothing but trash," Huang Yu added in agreement.

The crowd around them shook their heads as well; indeed, the quality of Xu Nian’s weapon was very poor, not reaching the standards of Meteorite Iron Level at all.

Artifact Refining isn’t just about melting the weapon and then merging it.

Yann Hong’s eyebrows were slightly furrowed, disappointment evident in her eyes.

There are many factors to consider such as durability and sharpness; the higher the grade of materials, the higher the requirements for the Artifact Refiner’s skills.

Clearly, Xu Nian hadn’t properly handled these issues when he was initially shaping the weapon.

Yet, Xu Nian paid no mind to the questioning gazes of the crowd and instead took out his Meteorite Iron Hammer.

He swung it down hard on the newly forged weapon.

"Clang!"

A wave of Spiritual Sense Power vibrated outward, causing everyone in the square to feel a jolt in their spirit.

And with that strike, the previously featureless sword instantly became sharp.

The dull and unstained blade also became much sharper than before.

"Clang, clang, clang!"

Xu Nian struck three more times in succession, each blow infused with powerful Spiritual Sense Power.

The Ten Thousand Divine Hammer Technique in Artifact Refining, the first three steps did not consume much Spiritual Sense, but hammering was where the most Spiritual Sense was truly expended.

After four strikes, the quality of the Meteorite Iron Sword had clearly risen by an entire level.

"How... how is this possible? How can a few strikes increase the quality so much?" Everyone’s eyes were wide open with disbelief.

In their eyes, the first three steps had already determined the quality of a sword, and the fourth step—hammering—was just gilding the lily on the existing foundation, unable to truly transform the quality of a weapon.

But Xu Nian’s final step was obviously different; it seemed that the last step was the key.

Wang Ye’s face turned completely dark as Xu Nian’s weapon had now reached the level of Meteorite Iron Level One-star Lower Grade.

Yet Xu Nian did not stop and continued to wield the iron hammer, carrying out the process of hammering.

"Clang, clang, clang..."

Five consecutive strikes, each one sending a thrill through the hearts of all present.

And the pupils of the crowd gradually widened.

Because they realised that the quality of this sharp sword had actually risen from Meteorite Iron Level One-star Low Grade to One-star Top Grade.

"Could this... could this be the true power of the ancient Artifact Refining Technique?"

Yann Hong was also flabbergasted; only at this moment did she understand the real power of Xu Nian’s Artifact Refining Technique.

Wang Ye and Huang Yu’s complexions had turned completely dark; before, they had been certain Xu Nian wouldn’t succeed.

But now, they were utterly contradicted.

And for Huang Yu, it was also extremely awkward; previously, when Xu Nian did not agree to his refining challenge, Huang Yu had thought Xu Nian was afraid of him, but it turned out that Xu Nian simply disdained to compete in Artifact Refining with him.

"The last strike!"

Xu Nian’s eyes flashed with brilliance, and the Xuan Ice Coldness of the Ice Frost Giant Dragon erupted as he struck with the hammer.

"Clang!"

The sharp sword issued an ultimate tremor, and its quality soared another tier.

Not only that, frost now coated the surface of the sword, emitting an awe-inspiring chill.

"Great sword, a peerless great sword. I thought only swords of Strange Metals could possess special attributes, but it turns out Meteorite Iron can as well," Yann Hong couldn’t help but exclaim admiringly.

The surrounding crowd also showed an incredibly surprised expression; Xu Nian’s refining was an eye-opener.