Chapter 2451: Chapter 2451: The Dao of Artifact Refining

Fang Bai gripped the Immortal Sword under the watchful eye of the Yanshi Immortal Emperor, and in the open area outside the Immortal Hall, unleashed a Myriad Sword to Origin.

One sword transformed into myriad swords, all attacking a single point.

Once Myriad Sword to Origin was unleashed, its power was boundless; the heavens and earth changed color. A small mountain several miles away crumbled into dust in the face of Fang Bai’s secret technique attack.

During his previous battle with the Qingyan Immortal King, Fang Bai made some alterations to Myriad Sword to Origin, based on his self-created technique from a past life. Even with Yanshi Immortal Emperor watching, he couldn’t confirm whether it was the War Emperor’s secret technique.

Indeed, after seeing Fang Bai’s Myriad Sword to Origin, Yanshi Immortal Emperor furrowed his brow, recalling carefully, and then muttered to himself: "This secret technique... similar in form but different in essence... Seems I’ve overthought it..."

Last night, while monitoring Fang Bai with Divine Sense as he performed Myriad Sword to Origin, he suspected Fang Bai might be linked to the Emperor’s Palace.

However, when he saw Fang Bai execute the Myriad Sword to Origin secret technique in person, he discovered it only resembled the Myriad Sword to Origin created by the War Emperor years ago, lacking its soul, and its power was not even close.

Moreover, Yanshi Immortal Emperor knew that any disciple of the Emperor’s Palace carried a special aura, which originated from cultivating the immortal technique secrets of the Emperor’s Palace, like an indelible imprint within their body.

In Fang Bai, Yanshi Immortal Emperor found no trace of that unique aura of an Emperor’s Palace disciple, so his previous suspicions about Fang Bai already dissipated.

"If he truly were an Emperor’s Palace disciple, how could he infiltrate the Golden Crow Palace?"

Yanshi Immortal Emperor pondered again.

The Palace Master of the Golden Crow Palace, Golden Crow Immortal Emperor, possessed extraordinary abilities, and his discerning eyes distinguished him from the rest. Should any sect disciple infiltrate the Golden Crow Palace, regardless of how they change their appearance or conceal their aura, they could not escape the eyes of the Golden Crow Immortal Emperor.

Having confirmed that Fang Bai’s Myriad Sword to Origin was not the secret technique created by the War Emperor, Yanshi Immortal Emperor lost interest.

"I’ve heard you also understand the art of Artifact Refining?"

Upon returning to the Immortal Hall together, Yanshi Immortal Emperor looked at Fang Bai with a smile and asked pleasantly.

After dispelling doubts about Fang Bai, Yanshi Immortal Emperor became increasingly satisfied with this disciple.

With the cultivation level of the Six-grade Immortal King Realm, to battle against a Senior Brother of the Eight-grade Immortal King Realm and not lose, this Wushuang Immortal King’s potential had already surpassed that of an ordinary prodigy.

If nurtured well, his accomplishments could outshine those of Yanshi Immortal Emperor’s other four direct disciples and possibly exceed those of all the young geniuses in the Golden Crow Palace.

By then, as his mentor, he would also have cause for pride and distinction.

If this Wushuang Immortal King also understood the art of Artifact Refining, he would indeed be an extraordinary talent that even the Palace Master would begin to value.

Fang Bai deliberately leaked his knowledge of Artifact Refining to Feng Nie Fairy and Liuyan Fairy to draw the attention of Yanshi Immortal Emperor and other high-ranking members of the Golden Crow Sect.

Upon Yanshi Immortal Emperor’s inquiry, Fang Bai nodded and repeated what he had talked about with Feng Nie Fairy and Liuyan Fairy the previous day.

Yanshi Immortal Emperor replied with relief: "Unexpectedly, you’ve had such opportunities. If you truly understand the art of Artifact Refining, then in the Golden Crow Palace, no fellow disciple would dare underestimate you!"

He paused and continued: "I ask you now, are you confident in repairing Feng Nie’s damaged Immortal Artifact and upgrading Liuyan’s Immortal Artifact?"

Fang Bai said: "I am confident, Disciple!"

Yanshi Immortal Emperor’s eyes lit up and said: "Good! Go ahead! I await your good news! Once you’ve successfully repaired and upgraded Feng Nie and Liuyan’s Immortal Artifacts, I shall report this matter to the Palace Master!"

If Fang Bai’s success was reported to the Golden Crow Immortal Emperor by Yanshi Immortal Emperor, there was a high likelihood Fang Bai would be accepted as a direct disciple by the Golden Crow Immortal Emperor. Although Yanshi Immortal Emperor lamented losing such an extraordinary talent, he wouldn’t hold back when it came to matters concerning the interests of the Golden Crow Palace.

In his view, Fang Bai’s extraordinary aptitude and formidable combat power, coupled with his understanding of Artifact Refining, made him an exceptionally rare genius. Only with the personal guidance of the Golden Crow Immortal Emperor could he avoid being wasted.

"Thank you, Master, for your tutelage!"

Fang Bai feigned an expression of extreme gratitude, bowing in thanks, secretly rejoicing in his heart.

Fang Bai’s ultimate goal in entering the Golden Crow Palace was to approach the Golden Crow Immortal Emperor and investigate the whereabouts of Linghu Fairy. Now it seemed hope was on the horizon for achieving this goal.

Returning to the Immortal Residence, Fang Bai secluded himself and declined all visits from fellow disciples, claiming he was focusing on repairing and upgrading the Immortal Artifacts for the two senior sisters.

Upon learning this, many disciples in the Golden Crow Palace were shocked.

"Have you heard? That Wushuang Junior Brother actually knows the art of Artifact Refining!"

"Is it true?"

"True! Yesterday, when I visited his Immortal Residence intending to spar in the Immortal Dao, I was unexpectedly turned away. He himself said he was going to repair Feng Nie’s Immortal Artifact and upgrade Liuyan’s Immortal Artifact!"

"Feng Nie’s Immortal Artifact is Superior Immortal King Grade. Even if he knows Artifact Refining, his cultivation is only at the Six-grade Immortal King Realm; how can he repair it?"

"Just because he says he knows Artifact Refining, does he really know? I think he’s likely only pretending to shut himself away for a few days and then say the refining failed, and who would challenge him then?"

"Indeed! I think he’s just seeking attention!"

"Who knows! Before the duel between Wushuang Junior Brother and Senior Brother Qingyan, who expected him to hold his own? But what was the final result? They fought to a draw, shocking many fellow disciples!"

"Hmm, I also feel Wushuang Junior Brother might not be boasting, and maybe he truly understands the art of Artifact Refining..."

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Regarding Fang Bai’s act of secluding himself for Artifact Refining, some disciples in the Golden Crow Palace watched indifferently, some sneered, and some eagerly anticipated the outcome.

The high-level figures of the Golden Crow Palace were also observing.

Currently, the Golden Crow Palace has only one Artifact Refiner, the Danyang Immortal Emperor, but Danyang Immortal Emperor has limited longevity. If he were to fall, the Golden Crow Palace would be left without any usable Artifact Refiner, which would clearly be disadvantageous for the Golden Crow Palace.

And Wushuang Immortal King is so young. If he truly can refine artifacts, he should be entrusted to the guidance and cultivation of the Danyang Immortal Emperor. It’s not necessary for him to surpass his mentor, just reaching the refining level of the Danyang Immortal Emperor would suffice.

Several days later, Fang Bai emerged from seclusion, carrying two refined Immortal Artifacts, appearing in the Immortal Hall of Yanshi Immortal Emperor.

Appearing alongside Fang Bai in Yanshi Immortal Emperor’s Immortal Hall was another elder of the Golden Crow Palace, Danyang Immortal Emperor.

Since learning that Fang Bai also knew the art of Artifact Refining, Danyang Immortal Emperor had been more attentive to Fang Bai than other immortals of the Golden Crow Palace.

His presence in Yanshi Immortal Emperor’s Immortal Hall was to assess Fang Bai’s level of Artifact Refining and determine whether he was worthy of his full instruction.

"Hand it over for me to examine!"

Fang Bai had just entered the Immortal Hall of Yanshi Immortal Emperor when, before he could speak, the two Immortal Artifacts he held were grasped from the void by Danyang Immortal Emperor.

"Brother Danyang, what do you think?"

Yanshi Immortal Emperor saw Danyang Immortal Emperor carefully inspecting Fang Bai’s refined Immortal Artifacts, and approached from his stone chair to inquire.