Chapter 284 You want me to avoid the edge of a king?!

No one knew the extent of Li Xuanfeng's mastery of the Dao of Artifact Refining.

At least, in all the intelligence gathered about him, there was never any mention of his Artifact Refining skills.

It seemed he only had some achievements in Formations.

His strength had increased so rapidly that it was thought he wouldn't have excess energy to achieve high mastery in other areas.

The specifics would become clear shortly.

However, before Li Xuanfeng could start Artifact Refining, he first had to face his enemies; the Yao Race Imperial Realm Cultivators on the first floor would certainly cause him trouble.

Ice Feather Emperor diverted some of his attention to focus on Li Xuanfeng, who had just entered the Heaven Refinement Formation.

"Is this the Peerless King?"

"His demeanor is quite good, but I wonder if his strength is truly as exaggerated as the rumors claim!"

"The Demonic Bear Race and the Golden Condor Race seem to have temporarily allied with the Human Race's Four Great Powers. Although the authenticity of this news is questionable, it's not hard to see the Peerless King's extraordinary nature."

Nine Blazes Crow Emperor and Crimson Flame Tiger Emperor, who were in the same spatial layer as Ice Feather Emperor, also diverted some of their attention to observe Li Xuanfeng's actions.

The first spatial layer resembled a vast heavenly palace, stretching endlessly with clouds swirling beneath.

Yao Race and Human Race Artifact Refiners were spread out, far from each other, each engaged in their own Artifact Refining without interference, their Artifact Refining Furnaces burning with roaring flames.

Except for those Artifact Refiners whose strength was insufficient and required their full concentration on Artifact Refining, everyone else with some power diverted part of their attention to observe Li Xuanfeng upon his arrival.

Peerless King Li Xuanfeng, regardless of his true strength or the veracity of the rumors, his mere reputation was enough to pique the interest of many Cultivators.

"Peerless King, you've arrived at a truly opportune moment!"

A booming voice echoed throughout the entire space. It was a sturdy black bear, several zhang tall, clearly having deliberately shrunk its size.

Before it, various Artifact Refining Materials floated.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

As the black bear's booming voice spread, some less powerful Artifact Refiners were affected and forced to suffer furnace explosions, failing in their Artifact Refining and ending up covered in soot.

Yet, no one dared to show any displeasure.

Because the black bear who spoke was a Yao Emperor!

The grade of Artifact Refiners who suffered furnace explosions from such a minor disturbance was not hard to guess; none had reached the King grade. They were all here to join the fun, and even melting a single Artifact Refining Material was incredibly difficult for them, so how could they dare to show disrespect to a Yao Emperor?

The space rippled, and all those who failed in Artifact Refining were forcibly teleported out.

"If you had come any later, this Emperor would have been busy with Artifact Refining and probably wouldn't have been able to spare a hand to deal with you."

"It's good that this Emperor hasn't started yet; I can deal with you first!"

The black bear spoke in human tongue.

"Grizzly Bear Emperor, the Peerless King is yours!"

On the other side, a large condor covered in golden feathers also spoke in human tongue. It had already reached the step of Material Fusion; being distracted wouldn't affect it much, but it certainly couldn't spare a hand to fight.

"Golden Plume Emperor, just focus on your Artifact Refining. Once this Emperor kills him, I'll quickly catch up to you!"

Grizzly Bear Emperor said indifferently.

"If this Emperor weren't busy right now, why would I need to trouble you!"

Golden Plume Emperor cast a sidelong glance at him.

Seeing the two Yao Emperors so dismissive of him, Li Xuanfeng remained silent, a faint golden glow appearing in his pupils as he confirmed that the two Yao Emperors had not concealed their Realms; both were Imperial Realm Middle Stage.

Of course, the dense black light of fate surrounding them also foretold their end.

"Tsk tsk, is it about to begin?"

"Grizzly Bear Emperor of the Demonic Bear Race, a powerful Cultivator at Imperial Realm Middle Stage, and Golden Plume Emperor of the Golden Condor Race, also at Imperial Realm Middle Stage—the Peerless King is doomed this time!"

"This person is incredibly audacious, daring to kill Black Bear King and Golden Condor King, so he will naturally face retribution!"

"Even Human Race Imperial Realm Cultivators wouldn't dare to lay a hand on Black Bear King and Golden Condor King; I truly don't know where he, a King Realm Cultivator, got such courage!"

"I heard he even killed the top King Realm Cultivators of several Human Race super powers without hesitation; this person must be a madman!"

"Madman or not, the fact that he could slay Black Bear King and Golden Condor King means his strength is strangely powerful!"

Many Yao Race Cultivators had not witnessed Li Xuanfeng's strength firsthand. They diverted some of their attention to communicate privately, all believing he was finished.

If Grizzly Bear Emperor were like Golden Plume Emperor, busy with Artifact Refining and unable to spare a hand, Li Xuanfeng might have had a chance to escape.

However, he was unlucky. Grizzly Bear Emperor had only recently arrived and had not officially started Artifact Refining, giving him ample time to deal with Li Xuanfeng.

From the Yao Race's perspective, no matter how strangely powerful the Peerless King was, it was impossible for him to compare to an old-brand Imperial Realm Middle Stage Cultivator like Grizzly Bear Emperor, right?

Grizzly Bear Emperor was not only Imperial Realm Middle Stage but also a佼佼者 among Imperial Realm Middle Stage Cultivators, only a step away from Imperial Realm Late Stage!

Unlike the Yao Race, most Human Race Cultivators felt that while Imperial Realm Middle Stage was strong, it was not enough to threaten the Peerless King. Didn't they see how calm and composed he was?

Among the Yao Race, there were also those who shared the Human Race's opinion, such as a golden lion.

As a witness to that battle, Golden Lion King had developed a psychological shadow regarding Li Xuanfeng. Black Bear King and Golden Condor King were instantly killed by Li Xuanfeng even after using their trump cards, so his strength must have reached Imperial Realm Middle Stage.

Grizzly Bear Emperor and Golden Plume Emperor might not necessarily be able to deal with him!

So, it decisively moved its Artifact Refining Furnace and quietly retreated towards the edge of the space.

While retreating, it also sent a message to another golden lion: "Second Uncle, quickly get away from the Peerless King!"

Compared to Golden Lion King, the other golden lion appeared even more robust, especially its mane, which was exceptionally thick and looked awe-inspiring.

Like Grizzly Bear Emperor and Golden Plume Emperor, he was also a powerful Cultivator at Imperial Realm Middle Stage, known as Mane Lion Emperor.

"Kid, what are you doing?"

Watching Golden Lion King's furtive retreat, Mane Lion Emperor was greatly puzzled, even a little angry.

Which one of the dignified Golden Lion Race wasn't awe-inspiring?

As the most Prodigy among King Realm Cultivators and the one who inherited the title "Golden Lion King," his sneaky retreat looked utterly cowardly!

"Second Uncle, don't get involved!"

"The Peerless King is incredibly powerful, definitely no weaker than an Imperial Realm Middle Stage Cultivator. You must avoid his sharp edge!"

"You retreat with me first, and I'll tell you in detail about what happened before!"

Golden Lion King anxiously transmitted his message.

He had entered the Heaven Refinement Hall before Mane Lion Emperor. Due to his not-so-outstanding Artifact Refining talent, he had lingered on the first floor for a considerable time and had not yet refined a Low Grade King Dao Weapon.

Mane Lion Emperor had entered this place not long ago, and Golden Lion King, busy with Artifact Refining, hadn't had time to tell him about Li Xuanfeng.

Therefore, Mane Lion Emperor was still unaware of Li Xuanfeng's terrifying extent.

"You scoundrel, what did you say?"

"Avoid his sharp edge?"

"You're telling this Emperor to avoid the sharp edge of a King Realm Cultivator?!"

Mane Lion Emperor was instantly enraged.

The rumors about Peerless King Li Xuanfeng were indeed astonishing, but no matter how astonishing, he was still just a King Realm Cultivator. How could he compare to an old-brand Imperial Realm Middle Stage Cultivator like him!

Which one of the Golden Lion Race wasn't awe-inspiring and immensely confident? For him, a dignified Imperial Realm Middle Stage Cultivator, to avoid the sharp edge of a King Realm Cultivator was simply a huge joke!

Originally, with Grizzly Bear Emperor taking action, Mane Lion Emperor was just watching the show and also wanted to take this opportunity to see what level the Peerless King was at, how many moves he could withstand from Grizzly Bear Emperor, with no intention of personally intervening.

But Golden Lion King's words stirred his anger. He felt both disappointment in Golden Lion King and amusement at the idea of avoiding the Peerless King's sharp edge.

"If this Emperor moves a single step today, I'm not your Second Uncle!"

"This Emperor wants to see how many moves this Peerless King can withstand from Grizzly Bear Emperor, to have scared you into such a cowardly state!"

Seeing Golden Lion King's cowering retreat, Mane Lion Emperor was filled with Life Qi.