127: Chapter 127 Master of Weapon Refining

A few days later, in the early morning.

Qin Changsheng was controlling Hu Nan to Cultivate the Fire Snake Technique.

Although Qin Changsheng had already cultivated the Fire Snake Technique to Major Achievement, he still didn't dare to slack off for a single moment.

"Buzz!" Half an hour later, a special communication talisman suddenly flew in front of Hu Nan.

"Martial Nephew Hu, come to the Main Sect Hall immediately!" Just as Hu Nan caught the communication talisman, the Sect Head's voice came from within.

Hearing the Sect Head's voice, Qin Changsheng also understood why the Sect Head was summoning Hu Nan.

It must be because of that Great Master of Artifact Refining from the Sword Villa.

Qin Changsheng put away the communication talisman and controlled Hu Nan to fly towards the Main Sect Hall.

In less than the time it takes for half an incense stick to burn, Hu Nan arrived outside the Main Sect Hall.

Hu Nan sheathed his sword and landed, tidied his robes, and slowly pushed open the vermillion doors of the hall; the scene inside instantly came into view.

The hall was already bustling with activity, with over a hundred Cultivators standing densely throughout.

These people were all surrounded by thick and pure spiritual power fluctuations, with stable auras; they were all Foundation Establishment Cultivators of the Heavenly Sword Sect.

Qin Changsheng also saw the figures of Lin Hao, Senior Brother Wu Yong, and Jiang Lijuan in the crowd.

Besides them, there were many Cultivators in the crowd with slightly older faces and more mellow auras. Some had silver strands at their temples, and their expressions were calm and composed; they were all Senior Brothers and sisters who had successfully established their Foundations many years ago.

Most of these people usually lived in seclusion in the depths of the Sect's meditation areas, cultivating diligently and rarely appearing within the Sect, yet they were all present today.

As soon as Hu Nan stepped into the hall, Jiang Lijuan smiled and waved at him vigorously.

Seeing this, Qin Changsheng also hurriedly controlled Hu Nan to walk to Jiang Lijuan's side.

Seeing Hu Nan standing not far away, Lin Hao snorted with some dissatisfaction.

"Why did the Sect Head suddenly gather us today?"

"Is it because Master Refiner Chu Yanqiu of the Sword Villa has come here?"

"Are you talking about that Master Refiner Chu Yanqiu who can refine Earth-Grade Magical Artifacts?"

"Who else besides him could be called a Great Master of Artifact Refining?"

"I heard he's almost touching the threshold of a Grandmaster!"

"He came this time to find millennium black iron to forge an Earth-Grade Low Grade longsword!"

"As long as the millennium black iron is found, Master Refiner Chu Yanqiu will bestow some treasures and even give an invitation letter to the Sword Villa!"

"There's actually an invitation letter? I heard this invitation letter allows one to enter the Sword Imperial Pool five years from now to select a sword first!"

Many Foundation Establishment Senior Brothers and brothers all discussed in low voices.

After the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, a powerful Pressure came from outside the hall, instantly suppressing the noisy discussions inside.

Everyone subconsciously turned their heads, their gazes uniformly shifting toward the entrance of the hall.

Sect Leader Xuanyangzi walked at the very front, with Lin Zhentian, Elder Qingxuan, and Fairy Qingling following behind him.

Surrounded by these four Sect Elders, an old man dressed in a purple robe walked in slowly.

Once the five of them had stepped into the hall, the hundred-plus Foundation Establishment Cultivators in the hall all composed themselves, their expressions becoming respectful, and no one dared to converse casually anymore.

Everyone bowed in unison, their voices unified and echoing throughout the hall: "Greetings, Sect Head! Greetings, Elders!"

Sect Leader Xuanyangzi looked at the Disciples bowing and slowly raised his right hand, waving it: "There's no need for such formalities, Disciples. You may all rise."

Hearing this, the Disciples responded in unison: "Thank you, Sect Head!"

Sect Leader Xuanyangzi turned to look at Master Refiner Chu Yanqiu beside him, stepped aside to make a gesture of invitation, and introduced him to everyone: "I have gathered everyone here today to introduce a distinguished guest."

"This is the Great Master of Artifact Refining from the Sword Villa, Master Refiner Chu Yanqiu!"

"Master Chu's Artifact Refining Technique is superb; he is a top-tier Artifact Refining powerhouse renowned throughout the cultivation world. The Earth-Grade Magical Artifact from a hundred years ago was crafted by Master Refiner Chu Yanqiu himself."

As soon as he finished speaking, the Disciples all bowed in unison again, their voices filled with more respect: "Greetings, Master Chu!"

Facing the respectful bows of the crowd, Master Refiner Chu Yanqiu showed no arrogance: "There is no need for such formalities, please rise quickly. I am just an old man who tinkers with fire tools; I don't deserve the title of 'Great Master,' nor do I deserve such respect from you all."

"Thank you, Master!" Everyone stood up one after another.

Master Refiner Chu Yanqiu's gaze slowly swept across the hundred-plus Foundation Establishment Cultivators in the hall before he finally spoke.

"I have disturbed the Heavenly Sword Sect today, and I am deeply grateful for the warm hospitality of Sect Leader Xuanyangzi and the Elders." Master Refiner Chu Yanqiu first acknowledged Xuanyangzi and the others, then changed the subject to state the purpose of his visit.

"I have recently begun refining an Earth-Grade Low Grade longsword. Everything is ready, except for one core material—millennium black iron."

"I have come here this time specifically to find millennium black iron!"

As his voice fell, a slight commotion broke out in the hall. The Disciples began to discuss in low voices, their eyes filled with surprise.

millennium black iron is a rare treasure for Artifact Refining. Ordinary Foundation Establishment Cultivators find it hard to even see it once. They didn't expect Master Refiner Chu Yanqiu to come here specifically to find such a treasure.

Master Refiner Chu Yanqiu raised his hand and pressed down lightly, and the commotion in the hall instantly subsided.

"I know that millennium black iron is rare, so I promise here today that whichever Disciple can produce millennium black iron, I will certainly not treat them poorly."

"Firstly, I will teach the insights I've gained from a lifetime of studying the refining of Lifebound Magical Artifacts without reservation. Secondly, I will gift an invitation letter to the Sword Villa. With this letter, one can enter the Sword Imperial Pool five years from now to select a precious sword ahead of others!"

These words were like a clap of thunder exploding in the Disciples' ears. The originally quiet hall instantly became boiling with excitement, and the faces of all the Foundation Establishment Cultivators were filled with excitement and wild joy.

Discussions and exclamations rose and fell, echoing throughout the Main Sect Hall. Even the Senior Brothers and sisters who had been in seclusion for years looked moved.

They were all Foundation Establishment Cultivators who had practiced for many years but were always stuck at the threshold of refining a Lifebound Magical Artifact.

A Lifebound Magical Artifact is the Foundation of a Cultivator's path, concerning the upper limit of their future cultivation. However, the refining method is obscure and difficult to understand, and a slight mistake can lead to failure. Many Cultivators spend their entire lives struggling to refine a Lifebound Magical Artifact that suits them.

Now that Master Refiner Chu Yanqiu had promised that as long as they produced millennium black iron, they could obtain the insights for refining a Lifebound Magical Artifact, this was undoubtedly opening a shortcut for them, allowing them to avoid countless detours and achieve twice the result with half the effort.

What excited them even more was that invitation letter to the Sword Villa.

Every hundred years, the Sword Imperial Pool of the Sword Villa opens.

Within the Sword Imperial Pool, there is an Earth-Grade Magical Artifact longsword.

If they could enter the Sword Imperial Pool a step ahead of others, they could also be the first to select an Earth-Grade Low Grade Magical Artifact.

Lin Hao was also very excited; he also wanted the invitation letter and the qualification for refining a Lifebound Treasure.

However, as for millennium black iron, he had only heard the name and had never seen it.

Lin Hao looked around and bowed to Master Refiner Chu Yanqiu, asking: "Master Chu, this Junior takes the liberty of asking, what does this millennium black iron actually look like? Our cultivation is shallow, and we have never seen such a treasure. Even if we were to encounter it, we might not be able to recognize it."

As his voice fell, everyone nodded in agreement, their eyes full of expectation as they looked at Master Refiner Chu Yanqiu.

Most of them were like Lin Hao, having only heard the name of millennium black iron but never having seen its true appearance. If they didn't know what it looked like, even if they had the chance to encounter it, they would only pass it by.

Seeing everyone's expressions, Master Refiner Chu Yanqiu didn't show any impatience. Instead, he revealed a gentle smile. "There's no need to be constrained. It's normal not to know what millennium black iron looks like, after all, this item is too rare."