Devour

All the conditions for refining the Four Symbols Cauldron were met in the Three Sages Valley. Cheng Bai and Chi Zhongming worked in perfect harmony, and the wax model carving became more and more exquisite. The four-legged cauldron took shape, with a full body, a square center and a round shape. The patterns were simple and elegant, and it looked almost the same as the finished product.

As the progress became clearer, Fang Wanzhan attached more importance to it and gave it high praise: "The information about the Four Elephants Cauldron recorded in the sect's treasure pavilion is not so complete. Dabai has made a lot of improvements, and Zhong Ming has done an excellent job. The materials used in the treasure are excellent. After thousands of hammers and refinements, it will surely be ranked among the top grades of spiritual tools and will surely be famous in the world."

The Tianhuang Sword, the treasure of the Weapon Sect, is a top-grade spiritual weapon. It has firmly occupied the first place in the treasure ranking of the Qiongqi Continent for more than ten thousand years. The natural materials and treasures used in the Four Symbols Cauldron are no less inferior, and it is expected to surpass it if it is successfully forged.

Fang Wanzhan couldn't help but feel itchy due to his obsessive-compulsive disorder. He pondered over and over again: "They are both extremely talented, but their skills in refining weapons are not good enough. Even if they succeed, they can only be of the mediocre grade at best. Outsiders don't know that there is still a big gap between them and the Heavenly Desolate Sword. If I were here, I could reach the Heavenly Grade, or even the Supreme Grade."

He then asked Cheng Baidao: "Disciple, this tripod must be tempered by divine fire, what are your plans?"

Cheng Bai smiled and said, "My disciple does not have a divine fire source, and only has a little power of thunder and fire, so he can only complete it slowly over time. First, shape it into a tripod, and when my cultivation is profound, or I get a divine fire source by chance, I can further gather spirits and refine it to complete it."

Practicing the Molten Gold Hand is a preparation for this. It can enhance the power of thunder and fire and the effect of refining treasures, and it also helps to improve the quality of spiritual weapons. The exquisiteness of Taoist fire is not necessarily inferior to that of divine fire.

The training of this martial art is progressing rapidly and has achieved some success. In the future, the training will progress step by step. Everything is in plan, but it is inconvenient to tell anyone in the Weapon Sect. All we can say is that like the Phantom Light Blade, it can be completed in fifteen years.

Fang Wanzhan pondered for a moment, and could not help but said, "It is inevitable that it will be put aside for a while. I plan to join in and refine this treasure together. With the quenching of lava crystal fire, it can greatly improve the refining process and effect. After the casting is completed, the Four Symbols Cauldron will still belong to you, and you can convert it into 50,000 taels of gold for the labor fee. How about it?"

This price is quite cheap for a completed spiritual weapon. Cheng Bai is well aware of the market situation and believes that the effect will be better than expected. He said hurriedly, "Thank you for your help, Master. I am very grateful."

With the participation of the leader of the Weapon Sect, he not only gave thoughtful instructions, but also personally perfected the details, raising the Four Symbols Cauldron to a high standard that surpassed all known refining cauldrons, and the casting process became more sophisticated.

As time passed, the carving of the tripod mold was completed. The master and his two apprentices sealed the mold into the prepared Huang mud, and placed it in a cool and dry place until it hardened into an outer mold, which was then stored on the treasure quenching table in Bailian Hall.

Fang Wanzhan said happily: "Huang Ni is the highest grade sealing mud in Qiongqi Continent. It has sufficient vitality. It absorbs the essence of the sun and the moon on the quenching platform. Twelve days later, on an auspicious day, melt the wax and cast it. That will be the best time."

Chi Zhongming reminded him, "The Shengjin Pagoda will be opened tomorrow. How do you plan your schedule, brother?"

Cheng Bai thought to himself, "With Master Fang joining us, the lava crystal fire is enough to forge a perfect craft. The Four Symbols Cauldron will be much faster in terms of progress and will be ready soon. I will have a lot of free time to attend the conference." He said, "I will go to Shengjin Pagoda to attend the conference tomorrow. I will trouble Master and Junior Brother to take care of the Four Symbols Cauldron."

Fang Wanzhan was very satisfied with the mold making, and said leisurely: "Don't worry, go and capture the Hunter King, leave your name in history, and bring honor to your master. Just get back before the wax is melted for casting."

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As the final battle site of the Martial Arts Hunting Conference, Shengjin Pagoda is considered the most majestic ancient building on the continent, reaching 4,200 meters high, like a giant pillar piercing the sky.

It is made of a special material and is full of mystery. Looking closely, it is neither gold nor wood, yet it is dazzling. Time seems to have left no traces of erosion. When the sunlight is strong, it appears and disappears, as if it is about to fly away.

When Cheng Bai arrived nearby, a large number of people had already gathered around the Shengjin Pagoda, but most of them were of low level and strength, and they were not there to adventure into the secret realm, but rather supporters and followers of the participants.

The difficulty of the Shengjin Tower secret realm is well-known on the mainland. The guild recommends that you must be above level 28 to challenge it. Hunters are well versed in the rules of survival and are self-aware. There are only a few real challengers.

Ningxiang secretly exchanged a glance with Cheng Bai, then withdrew her gaze and slowly walked forward with the bone staff in her hand, alone and showing no sign of weakness.

He Lipang jumped off the Black Mist Demon Leopard King mount and greeted the dozen hunters who supported him, saying, "Thank you all for coming to support us. I fought alone this time, and even if I can't win, I won't lose face for everyone."

A fan encouraged him: "Fierce Boxing King is a man who stands tall and proud. Don't underestimate yourself. I take Brother He as my role model."

A friend also pointed out: "The mission of Shengjin Pagoda is to obtain the golden water. The winner may not necessarily be the one with the highest martial arts or the most people. Brother He has a great chance, so don't let down the reputation of the Fierce Boxing King."

The well-equipped hunter triangle strode out from the side, wearing luxurious silver mail armor and holding black iron broadswords. They were all valiant and stood out from the crowd.

The eldest evil swordsman said: "There are not many people in the world who can fight to a draw with this sword master."

The second ruthless swordsman said: "Who is the master of the world's heroes? Who else but me?"

The third Poison Hand Swordsman said: "We are invincible in the secret realm. Now is a good time to make a name for ourselves."

The iron-blooded trio is called Life-Chasing Sanlang. They have recently become famous in the guild. Their strength is almost approaching that of a young quasi-king, and they are determined to win the Golden Pagoda.

The power behind him was also quite impressive, with nearly a hundred followers shouting, "Zhui Ming San Lang, your achievements are unparalleled, you are a great hero, and your reputation will be remembered forever."

The evil swordsman was secretly proud of himself and said with a smile: "After returning from this mission, we can establish a sect, open up a school, and make it famous all over the world and pass it down through the ages. We will call it... the Life-Chasing Sect."

The Merciless Swordsman and the Poisonous Swordsman praised him in unison, "Brother is wise."

The largest number of people present were from the newly formed Glorious Legion. Many women in black surrounded Yun Juan, who was riding on the Golden Griffin King, like stars surrounding the moon.

Led by Shen Ya, Xing Jue and Ruan Taoran, their respective leaders and subordinates formed a formation and followed closely behind. The four teams gathered into a large group with considerable scale and their actions were orderly.

Yun Juan drove her mount forward, followed closely by Shen Ya and Xing Jue.

Ruan Taoran instructed the two men, "You follow the master into the tower to search for treasures. I will lead the team outside to support you and make sure to bring the master back safely."

Shen Ya smiled and said, "Xing Jue and I will take care of each other, Military Advisor, just rest assured."

Originally these were the main force entering the secret realm of Shengjin Pagoda, but who knew that an unexpected uninvited guest would suddenly appear halfway.

A strong wind blew in the air, and Cheng Bai looked up. A huge frost dragon spread its wings and landed on the ground. The knight on its back was elegant and handsome, attracting attention from all parties. It was actually Mo Ruo.

He turned to Cheng Bai and smiled, "Brother Cheng, we meet again. I am determined to win the grand prize of this secret event."

Cheng Bai was not too surprised. Mo Ruo wanted to join the Hunter Guild, most likely to enter the Shengjin Tower. He only confirmed, "Brother Mo is also a hunter in the guild?"

Mo Ruo sneered and said, "It's just a guild and a small title. With my ability, I can hunt dozens of tidal beasts in exchange for it in half a day."

Such arrogant words sounded in front of all the hunters. Everyone present knew how powerful the tidal beast was, so they all looked at him sideways.

Ruan Taoran's know-it-all skills remained intact, and he was exceptionally well-informed. He immediately said, "I heard that yesterday a master in the Tianquan Guild made a deal worth nearly 30 taels of gold for the crystal core of a tidal beast, which left the guild short of funds. He broke the century record of the Thunder Blade King and became the fastest hunter on the continent to be promoted to level ."

Everyone's expression changed when they heard this, and it immediately became a new topic of conversation.

The evil swordsman whispered, "Could this be the person you are talking about? His appearance is slightly different from that of the gentlemen, and his hair is dark green."

The Merciless Swordsman said unhappily, "I heard that he was extremely powerful and had tamed the Frost Dragon King. I didn't expect that a dark horse would emerge just as the conference was about to be finalized."

The Poison Hand Swordsman whispered, "The mission value and points of the Grand Master Golden Pagoda are higher than those of the first two secret realms. Maybe someone will come out on top later."

The evil swordsman calmed the troops and said, "Don't panic, my two brothers. We three brothers are united in purpose and can break iron with our strength. The one who comes out on top will definitely be Zhui Ming San Lang."

The Merciless Swordsman and the Poisonous Swordsman said in unison: "Brother, you have great foresight."

Cheng Bai vaguely remembered the guild record that was accidentally refreshed, and knew that Mo Ruo really had this ability. He smiled and said, "Brother Mo's cultivation is profound, it is really amazing."

Mo Ruo suggested: "Brother Cheng, if you are willing to give me the block, I will definitely help you to ascend to the throne and become the Hunter King in one step."

Seeing Cheng Bai pondering over his words, Mo Ruo added earnestly, "To be promoted to the imperial examination, Qiongqi Continent can only participate in Shanhui City, which is also my brother's territory."

If you don't want to, is there no hope? Then we have to give it a try.

Cheng Bai declined politely, "Brother Mo, I appreciate your kindness."

The guild leader present announced the start of the final battle of the martial arts hunting competition: "The task of this Shengjin Tower battle is to obtain gold and water. Two are counted, and the one with more wins. In addition to the rare gold and water in the tower, there are also blood jade, peacock blue crystal and other rare treasures."

The exterior of the Shengjin Pagoda was round and smooth, and it was hard to tell where the door was. When the Si hour arrived, a door of choice similar to the altar of the Faceless Man Temple appeared on the bottom floor. A dark and deep passage emerged from the rectangular door with an inverted trapezoidal gap, and the secret realm was opened.

Cheng Bai thought to himself: "The portals are similar, and they are clearly Pangu relics, hiding the Netherworld."

Zhui Ming Sanlang took the lead and, following the principle of first come, first served, they all rushed towards the gate.

Strangely enough, the closer the three got to the Door of Choice, the smaller they became. When they stepped through the door, they were like dwarfs breaking into the hall of a giant, disappearing into the dark portal without a trace.

Cheng Bai watched curiously, thinking to himself, "There are multiple folding spaces inside, which is much more advanced than the treasure bag."

Mo Ruo is quite knowledgeable and said with a smile: "The universe is big in the sleeves, and the sun and moon are long in the pot. The inside is much bigger than what you see outside. It is quite interesting to have such a mysterious secret place in the countryside."

The Frost Dragon King he was riding flapped its huge wings, creating a strong wind that made it difficult for others to approach. Then he strode into the tower. The huge dragon shrank like a toy doll when entering the door, but he was unaware of it.

Others entered the tower one after another.

Cheng Bai rode on the Cigarette and followed Ningxiang. He had originally planned to go in together, but after crossing the Door of Choice, the situation in front of him suddenly changed and the scenery became completely new.

The tower is vast and is a small world of its own. There are volcanoes everywhere, magma is erupting from the ground, the temperature is extremely hot, and the air is turbid. For ordinary people, it is simply hell.

Cheng Bai looked around. When everyone entered, they were dispersed to different locations. Ningxiang, who was walking in front, was nowhere to be found, and the other hunters were nowhere to be seen either.

In the distance, there were groups of three or five tall monsters patrolling. They had dark red skin, thick scales, and hair and beards that fluttered like flames. They stood and walked like giants. These were the famous magma monsters at the bottom of the Shengjin Pagoda.

Li Tong emerged from the treasure bag, looked around and said, "The first floor of the Shengjin Tower is called Purgatory Mountain. When you enter, the distance between them is a little far, so the teleportation locations are different to prevent people from different camps from plotting against each other. The mechanism is strict."

Cheng Bai remembered what the Spiritual Plum Tree had said: "When you go to the Shengjin Pagoda, don't take the treasures inside."

Doesn't that mean that we can't even take the mission target? So he asked the key question: "What are the adverse effects of taking the treasures in the tower?"

Li Tong replied: "Obtaining the treasure may trigger certain operating conditions of the Netherworld in the tower. Stone Chi's control over the treasure-obtainer will become stronger and stronger, and he can drive out the challenger at any time. It will become increasingly difficult to gain control of the Shengjin Tower."

Cheng Bai understood a little: "The Shengjin Tower itself is the greatest treasure, so if we get Shi Chi and control this tower, we can naturally get all the treasures."

"That's right." Li Tong suggested: "The monsters and guards in Shengjin Tower are all Shichi's eyes and ears. Don't bother with them for now. It's better to reach the top floor as soon as possible."

Cheng Bai rode on the Smoker, swiftly moving around, avoiding the giant lava beast, bypassing the volcano, and exploring deep into the secret realm. With their strength, it was not difficult to avoid the monsters here.

It's not that easy for other hunters, who usually have to fight monsters all the way.

On the way, they saw Zhui Ming Saburo fighting a giant magma beast. The three of them were quite powerful and could barely match it together. The Black Iron Sword could not gain the upper hand either.

A little carelessness caused him to be hit by a punch. The poisonous swordsman fell to the ground with a bruised face and smoke coming out of his skin. He hurriedly shouted, "Brother, this is a very painful trick. Come and help me."

The vicious swordsman shouted: "You tiny monster, you dare to bully the brother of this sword saint, I will kill you." Just as the words fell, he was hit by the giant magma beast and rolled over several times, spitting out a broken tooth.

The ruthless swordsman rushed forward and shouted, "Today I'm here to see what a true hero is. I'm just a humble man." While shouting, he attracted the attention of the magma beast.

The evil swordsman quickly took the opportunity to get up, spat out a mouthful of blood, and joined the battle with the poisonous swordsman.

The three men and the beast were fighting with swords and fists in a fierce battle.

Since it was none of his business, Cheng Bai avoided it and made a judgment: "These lava beasts are smaller than the tidal beasts, but their strengths are similar. Is the Yellow Turban Warrior the most troublesome one in Shengjin Tower?"

Li Tong said: "The Yellow Turban Warriors have seven levels: pawn, soldier, soldier, lieutenant, governor, general, and commander. The Shengjin Tower is equipped with the first five levels as guards. There is only one general-level Yellow Turban Warrior in Qiongqi Continent, you. There are some other troublesome monsters in the tower, the most troublesome one is the Stone Maniac."