Chapter 282 Thank you for your hard work, Senior Linghuang!

Spirit Emperor's attitude remained unchanged from beginning to end.

Initially, she helped Li Xuanfeng only out of a favor; later, it was because she saw his talent and potential.

Since she had decided to side with Li Xuanfeng, she would not waver.

Some Elders of the Myriad Artifact Sect had strong opinions about her due to the events in Artifact Refining City, believing she had arbitrarily pushed the Sect against several super-forces, and demanded she stop supporting Li Xuanfeng, but Spirit Emperor refused them all, even publicly stating that her actions in siding with Li Xuanfeng were unrelated to the Sect and were purely her personal choice.

This behavior greatly puzzled Ice Feather Emperor, who had been her friend for many years; Ice Feather Emperor clearly maintained neutrality, yet she always actively brought up topics related to Li Xuanfeng, just to prove that she was right and Spirit Emperor was wrong.

Spirit Emperor's firm stance with Li Xuanfeng could very well lead to disaster.

The firmer Spirit Emperor's stance with Li Xuanfeng, the more likely it was to provoke a Venerable to personally act against her!

Ice Feather Emperor did not want her good friend to suffer a tragic end because of this matter.

The number one Artifact Refiner talent and number one Emperor Realm Cultivator in the Eastern Barrens did not mean she was the strongest in the Eastern Barrens; even the entire Myriad Artifact Sect might not be enough to protect Li Xuanfeng!

"If he dares to appear in the Ancient Yao Palace, he must have something to rely on."

"Moreover, he might not necessarily appear in the Heaven Refining Hall."

Spirit Emperor said, as if seeing through Ice Feather Emperor's thoughts.

Earlier, in Artifact Refining City, she had wanted Li Xuanfeng to stay and watch the Artifact Refining Grand Competition, and then find an opportunity to test his Artifact Refining talent.

But Li Xuanfeng said he had never been exposed to Artifact Refining, so Spirit Emperor felt he might not be interested in the Legacy of an Artifact Refiner, and the probability of him appearing here was not high.

"You also don't need to always actively bring him up; as for who is right or wrong between our stances, time will naturally provide the answer."

"If he truly cannot overcome the tribulation, it means my judgment of people was flawed; if he can overcome it, it means my judgment is as accurate as ever, and since you remain neutral, his outcome will not affect you."

"No matter how much more is said, it cannot change his outcome."

"So, let's focus on Artifact Refining and see when we can obtain the Legacy here before discussing anything else!"

After Spirit Emperor's voice transmission, she focused all her attention on Artifact Refining.

Ice Feather Emperor opened her mouth, but ultimately chose silence.

Spirit Emperor was superior to her in all aspects, and her judgments and choices in various matters were always more accurate than hers.

This time, she merely had a competitive urge, wanting to win against Spirit Emperor once.

Now that Spirit Emperor had exposed her thoughts, she found it difficult to say anything further.

Spirit Fire rose in her hand, melting various Materials for Artifact Refining and fusing them in specific proportions.

The Materials for refining King Dao weapons were all very precious and hard; ordinary Cultivators didn't even have the strength to melt them, let alone forge them into shape.

Only King Realm Cultivators who had condensed Spirit Fire could melt such Materials.

Spirit Fire is divided into Acquired Spirit Fire and Innate Spirit Fire.

Acquired Spirit Fire is when a Cultivator extracts a wisp from ordinary flames or some special flames, uses their own spiritual power as fuel, refines and strengthens it, forming a fire seed to preserve it.

When needed, it can be activated with spiritual power to unleash astonishing power.

The stronger the Cultivator's strength, the greater the power of the Spirit Fire.

Acquired Spirit Fire requires the Cultivator to use their own power as fuel to activate it.

But if it is Innate Spirit Fire, it is not so troublesome; Innate Spirit Fire itself contains world-destroying energy and can actively draw power from heaven and earth to strengthen itself.

Innate Spirit Fire is a type of flame born in some special places in heaven and earth after hundreds of thousands, or even millions, of years.

This item is a treasure coveted by both Alchemists and Artifact Refiners; even Spirit Emperor did not possess such a wonder.

In the Holy City, as far as is currently known, only the Black Fire Cult possesses one.

Roar!

The terrifying Spirit Fire released scorching heatwaves, melting various Materials for Artifact Refining; as Spirit Emperor's jade fingers moved, the Materials began to fuse in specific proportions, not a bit more, not a bit less.

These Materials, though illusory objects simulated by a grand Formation, seemed to exist in reality.

Buzz!

Soon after, with a strange fluctuation spreading, a Low Grade King Dao weapon in the shape of a long sword was successfully refined.

"What incredible speed!"

"Is this the number one Artifact Refining talent?"

"If a King Grade Low Grade Artifact Refiner were to refine this King Dao weapon, wouldn't it take several months?"

"Several months? Perhaps even a year might not guarantee success!"

Whether Yao Race or Human Race, upon seeing Spirit Emperor successfully refine a Low Grade King Dao weapon in such a short time, they couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

Spirit Emperor's speed was due, firstly, to her powerful strength, and secondly, to her proficiency in Artifact Refining.

The stronger the strength, the shorter the time it takes to melt the Materials; this process is often extremely time-consuming, and with the strength of an Early Stage King Realm Cultivator, melting these Materials alone would take ten days to half a month.

And the higher the Artifact Refining proficiency, the smaller the probability of error, which also saves a lot of time.

It is normal for an Emperor Grade Artifact Refiner to save a lot of time when refining King Dao weapons, but to be so swift, there is only this one example in the Eastern Barrens.

In contrast, Ice Feather Emperor, who also possessed impressive Artifact Refining talent, was still in the Material Fusion stage for refining a King Dao weapon of the same grade; she still had the stages of forging, shaping, quenching, and imbuing with Soul to go.

Buzz!

The King Dao weapon refined by Spirit Emperor transformed into energy and returned to the grand Formation; an illusory handbook and an illusory Comprehension Ability rune descended, floating before her.

"A King Grade Low Grade Alchemist's Comprehension Ability; although not very useful, it's better than nothing."

With a wave of her jade hand, the handbook opened, and the Comprehension Ability rune merged into her glabella.

The entire Artifact Refining journey of a King Grade Low Grade Artifact Refiner flashed before her eyes.

"As expected of the number one Artifact Refining talent in the Eastern Barrens; at this rate, she will soon catch up to us!"

Nine Blazing Crow Emperor and Scarlet Flame Tiger Emperor both looked solemn and began to concentrate fully on Artifact Refining.

Other Artifact Refiners did the same; the Artifact Refining strength Spirit Emperor casually displayed brought immense pressure to everyone.

Soon after.

"There are indeed some unique insights into the Dao of Artifact Refining, but they are of no help to me now."

Spirit Emperor finished reading the handbook and Comprehension Ability of this King Grade Low Grade Artifact Refiner, much like a knowledgeable teacher observing a student's entire life.

"I'll go to the next floor and wait for you."

Spirit Emperor glanced at Ice Feather Emperor, then her figure moved and she entered the second floor.

Ice Feather Emperor no longer distracted herself and focused on Artifact Refining.

On the other side.

Li Xuanfeng's speed towards the Heaven Refining Hall unknowingly slowed down, until he finally stopped.

Because the System had returned Artifact Refining Comprehension Ability to him, he was currently digesting these insights in his mind.

[Ding! Xin Ruyu completed a simulated Artifact Refining, gained some Artifact Refining experience; ten times return, you gained a small amount of Artifact Refining experience!]

[Ding! Xin Ruyu obtained a King Grade Low Grade Artifact Refiner's handbook; ten times return, you obtained a King Grade Medium Grade Artifact Refiner's handbook!]

[Ding! Xin Ruyu obtained a King Grade Low Grade Artifact Refiner's Comprehension Ability rune; ten times return, you obtained a King Grade Medium Grade Artifact Refiner's Comprehension Ability rune!]

[Ding! Xin Ruyu finished reading the King Grade Low Grade Artifact Refiner's Artifact Refining handbook, gained very little Comprehension Ability; ten times return, you gained some Comprehension Ability!]

[Ding! Xin Ruyu refined the King Grade Low Grade Artifact Refiner's Comprehension Ability rune, gained a small amount of Comprehension Ability; ten times return, you gained partial Comprehension Ability!]

System notifications rang out continuously.

Due to Spirit Emperor's extremely high attainment in the Dao of Artifact Refining, the lifetime Comprehension Ability of a King Grade Low Grade Artifact Refiner held little reference value for her.

She gained very few new insights from it; that she could gain new insights from an Artifact Refiner so much weaker than herself was entirely due to Spirit Emperor's own extremely Prodigy-like Artifact Refining talent.

If it were other Emperor Grade Artifact Refiners, refining a King Grade Low Grade Alchemist's Comprehension Ability rune would simply be refining it, with basically no inspiration gained.

Spirit Emperor's new insights were not many, and after being returned to Li Xuanfeng, the gains were not particularly large either.

But that King Grade Medium Grade Artifact Refiner's handbook and Comprehension Ability rune were extremely precious to a Cultivator like him who had never refined artifacts.

"This handbook and Comprehension Ability rune are both one-time use; they should be some kind of reward, which is not bad, I'll refine them here!"

Li Xuanfeng stood high in the sky, casually set up a concealment Formation, quickly scanned the contents of the handbook with his Divine Sense, and then refined the Comprehension Ability rune.

He had previously refined a King Grade Alchemist's Comprehension Ability rune, and coupled with the returns brought by Senior Sister Luo Li, it directly elevated him to a King Grade Alchemist in terms of theory.

At that time, his strength was far inferior to the King Realm, so refining it took a considerable amount of time.

But now, with his powerful Soul and astonishing Divine Sense, refining a King Grade Medium Grade Artifact Refiner's Comprehension Ability rune would not take long.

Half an hour later.

"Artifact Refining and Alchemy indeed share many commonalities; I should now be considered a King Grade Low Grade Artifact Refiner!"

"This time, the Comprehension Ability rune wasn't as precious as the one I obtained before!"

Li Xuanfeng thought to himself.

Previously, he had obtained the Legacy of King Qing Dan in the King's Fall Land, and received a return after giving it to Senior Sister Luo Li.

That kind of Comprehension Ability rune was very solid, not illusory like this one.

Moreover, when refining that kind of Comprehension Ability rune, he experienced all the Alchemist's Alchemy moments from a first-person perspective, personally feeling all the Comprehension Ability and gains, which was a true Legacy.

But this illusory Comprehension Ability rune was viewed from a third-person perspective, and its effect was naturally much worse.

"This kind of Comprehension Ability rune should be considered a semi-finished product."

Li Xuanfeng thought.

Comprehension Ability runes are extremely difficult to condense; they involve integrating the Comprehension Ability from one's Soul memory into a rune.

This causes significant damage to the Soul, and the success rate is also very low.

Unless absolutely necessary, Cultivators would not choose to condense Comprehension Ability runes even if they were to leave a Legacy.

And even if they chose to condense a Comprehension Ability rune, it would most likely end in failure.

This illusory rune is equivalent to a semi-finished product; it succeeded, but not completely.

Therefore, after Li Xuanfeng refined it, he did not directly become a King Grade Medium Grade Artifact Refiner.

That he could become a King Grade Low Grade Artifact Refiner was entirely due to his extremely high attainment in the Dao of Alchemy, the many commonalities between Alchemy and Artifact Refining, and his high Comprehension Ability also played a large part.

Unable to directly become a King Grade Medium Grade Artifact Refiner, Li Xuanfeng was not anxious; Spirit Emperor would certainly continue to bring him returns.

As expected, the System notification rang out once again.

[Ding! Xin Ruyu completed a simulated Artifact Refining, gained some Artifact Refining experience; ten times return, you gained a small amount of Artifact Refining experience!]

[Ding! Xin Ruyu obtained a King Grade Medium Grade Artifact Refiner's handbook; ten times return, you obtained a King Grade High Grade Artifact Refiner's handbook!]

[Ding! Xin Ruyu obtained a King Grade Medium Grade Artifact Refiner's Comprehension Ability rune; ten times return, you obtained a King Grade High Grade Artifact Refiner's Comprehension Ability rune!]

[Ding! Xin Ruyu finished reading the King Grade Medium Grade Artifact Refiner's Artifact Refining handbook…]

After digesting the Comprehension Ability in his mind, Li Xuanfeng followed suit, refining the King Grade Medium Grade Artifact Refiner's Comprehension Ability rune that had just been returned.

More than an hour later.

"Hoo~"

"Senior Spirit Emperor has truly worked hard!"

Li Xuanfeng couldn't help but chuckle to himself.

Because he had just finished refining the rune, the System's new notification rang out again.

[Ding! Xin Ruyu completed a simulated Artifact Refining, gained some Artifact Refining experience; ten times return, you gained a small amount of Artifact Refining experience!]

[Ding! Xin Ruyu obtained a King Grade High Grade Artifact Refiner's handbook; ten times return, you obtained a King Grade Peak Grade Artifact Refiner's handbook!]

…Based on the System notifications, Li Xuanfeng could easily deduce that Spirit Emperor was most likely challenging some Artifact Refiner's trial.

Spirit Emperor might not care for these gains, but after being returned by the System, they fulfilled Li Xuanfeng, making him the biggest beneficiary, and his attainment in the Dao of Artifact Refining soared.

Two hours later, Li Xuanfeng had just finished refining the King Grade High Grade Artifact Refiner's Comprehension Ability rune.

The System notification rang out again and again…

[Ding! Xin Ruyu obtained a King Grade Peak Grade Artifact Refiner's handbook; ten times return, you obtained a King Grade Peak Grade Ultimate Artifact Refiner's handbook!]

[Ding! Xin Ruyu obtained a King Grade Peak Grade Artifact Refiner's Comprehension Ability rune; ten times return, you obtained a King Grade Peak Grade Ultimate Artifact Refiner's Comprehension Ability rune!]

This time, the System returned to Li Xuanfeng a Comprehension Ability rune that was incredibly close to a Low Grade Emperor Grade Artifact Refiner.

King Grade Peak Grade Ultimate has another name—Quasi-Emperor Grade, incredibly close to Emperor Grade, but not truly Emperor Grade.

Li Xuanfeng spent several hours refining it.

Coupled with the three Comprehension Ability runes he had just refined and the many Comprehension Ability returns from Spirit Emperor, Li Xuanfeng's attainment in the Dao of Artifact Refining was already infinitely close to an Emperor Grade Artifact Refiner.

"Finally, no more returns. Let's go check out the Heaven Refining Hall!"

This time, the System notification did not continue to ring.

Li Xuanfeng withdrew the concealment Formation, and with a movement of his figure, disappeared from his original spot.

Soon after.

The incomparably magnificent Heaven Refining Hall appeared before his eyes.

Li Xuanfeng did not hesitate, flying directly through the hall entrance, and with a glance, he saw the Yao Race characters floating in the air.

With Li Xuanfeng's current powerful Soul, learning a new language was a matter of minutes.

"Heaven Refining Grand Formation, the Legacy of a Venerable Artifact Refiner, nine layers of space, so that's how it is."

After reading the rules, his gaze swept over the layers of space, and Li Xuanfeng saw that graceful figure in a blue dress.

At this moment, Spirit Emperor had already reached the fifth layer of space; in this layer, she was the only one.

On the fourth layer were two Yao Race Cultivators and one Human Race Cultivator.

Nine Blazing Crow Emperor, Scarlet Flame Tiger Emperor, and Ice Feather Emperor.

On the third layer were several Emperor Realm and King Realm Cultivators.

On the second layer, there were dozens of figures from both the Yao Race and Human Race.

The first layer had the most, with over a thousand figures, most of whom were below the King Realm and just there to watch the excitement; they couldn't even melt the Materials.

"Peerless King!"

"Peerless King is here!"

"I didn't expect him to actually appear here!"

Just as Li Xuanfeng was observing the Heaven Refining Grand Formation, several exclamations drew the attention of the Yao Race and Human Race.

"Now it's probably not going to be peaceful; his enemies are everywhere here!"