69novels Chapter 158 The Mountain Dweller's Test
Chapter 158 The Mountain Dweller's Test
Chapter 158 The Mountain Dweller's Test
Qi Yuan pondered this method repeatedly, and then conducted simulation experiments in the virtual universe.
After each failure, we continuously adjusted the details of our operations.
After countless attempts, Qi Yuan finally took another solid step on the path of treasure refining.
During the process of reading the inheritance, Qi Yuan also discovered some content about the refining of special treasures.
These treasures possess unique functions and attributes, and their crafting methods are completely different from ordinary treasures.
Qi Yuan developed a strong interest in these contents, and he decided to try to refine these special treasures after mastering the basic treasure-refining inheritance of the Mountain-Sitting Guest.
As time went on, he became thoroughly familiar with the content and achieved good results in the simulation experiments in the virtual universe.
During this process, Tip also gave him a lot of useful advice.
The two became acquainted as they frequently contacted each other and discussed the art of refining magical artifacts.
So, Qi Yuan discussed the art of refining treasures with him, absorbing his insights, and then began refining treasures again, putting it into practice.
Qi Yuan had inherited various treasure-refining techniques. As all sorts of precious and rare treasures were refined, he gradually integrated these techniques, extracting their essence to form his own unique treasure-refining system.
In this process, although he can still only refine ordinary treasures, the types of treasures he refines are already very complete, with treasures of various functions. Moreover, compared with other treasure refiners, he not only has a higher success rate, but also uses fewer materials, and the finished products are even more excellent.
Even the Mountain Guest, who was secretly watching him, couldn't help but admire Qi Yuan's talent for refining treasures after hearing Tip's report. He was even more powerful than the God of Craftsmen, who was known as the number one treasure refining master in the universe.
This master craftsman received guidance from the Mountain-Sitting Guest for a long time before becoming the universe's number one treasure-refining master.
However, in the eyes of the Mountain Dweller, he was still not qualified to be his disciple, so he resolutely refused the request of the God of Crafts to become his apprentice.
The Mountain Guest has an exceptionally high level of vision. He has seen countless treasure-refining geniuses back in the Origin Continent, but even so, Qi Yuan's treasure-refining talent is enough to rank him among the top.
Therefore, he became even more curious about Qi Yuan. In his opinion, Qi Yuan's talent in both cultivation and treasure refining was abnormal, and he was so outstanding that he was not like a life form from the primitive universe.
So, under Tip's subtle prodding, Qi Yuan finally decided to go and see the mysterious treasure-refining furnace he had mentioned. In any case, his treasure-refining skills had reached a bottleneck, and improving them wouldn't be easy; he wouldn't be able to refine high-grade treasures for a considerable period of time.
The two flew rapidly through the universe and soon arrived at a desolate place on the edge of space.
This place is utterly empty; there isn't a single star within tens of thousands of light-years. The cosmic energy is extremely thin, and the cosmic membrane can even be seen in the distance, clearly indicating that we have reached the edge of the universe.
"It's right here," Tip said, pointing to the void before him.
Qi Yuan looked in the direction Tip pointed and saw that the void was faintly exuding a mysterious aura.
He took a deep breath, feeling both excited and nervous. He knew he was about to face a secret test from the Mountain Hermit.
He maneuvered the spaceship slowly toward that void.
As they closed the distance, Qi Yuan felt the space tremble slightly. Nothing seemed to have changed, but he knew they had entered a special secret realm.
The surrounding environment became even more eerie, with strange lights flashing intermittently in the darkness, as if pairs of eyes were watching them from the shadows.
Tip's expression also became somewhat serious. He carefully led the way, trying to avoid the dangerous areas.
Suddenly, a huge black vortex appeared ahead, emanating a powerful suction force that pulled the two of them rapidly toward the center of the vortex.
After passing through the vortex passage, we arrived at a vast space where a huge treasure-refining furnace stood in the void.
This treasure-refining furnace is tens of thousands of kilometers high, and its body is made of a strange metal that shimmers with a mysterious light.
The furnace is covered with various runes and patterns, as if telling its history and stories.
Qi Yuan approached the treasure-refining furnace and felt a powerful energy emanating from it, an energy far stronger than any treasure he had ever seen before.
"Is this the mysterious treasure-refining furnace?" Qi Yuan asked excitedly.
Tip nodded and said, "That's right, it's this one. This treasure-refining furnace is extremely mysterious, possessing incredible power. I feel it's even stronger than ordinary top-tier treasures! It's a pity I didn't pass the test of recognizing its master back then, so I don't know its specific grade. It might even be an ultimate treasure!"
Qi Yuan circled the treasure-refining furnace, carefully observing the runes and patterns on its surface.
He discovered that these runes and patterns seemed to contain some kind of mysterious knowledge about treasure crafting.
If one can unravel its mysteries, it may be possible to reach a higher level in treasure refining.
Just as Qi Yuan was immersed in his research on the treasure refining furnace, a low rumbling sound suddenly came from the furnace, as if something was about to awaken.
Qi Yuan and Tipu both tensed up, watching the treasure-refining furnace warily, wondering what would happen next.
The roar grew louder and louder as the lid of the treasure-refining furnace slowly opened, releasing a dazzling beam of light that illuminated the entire space.
In the light, a huge figure slowly emerged. This figure looked like a giant, exuding a powerful aura.
"Who are you? Why have you come here?" the giant asked in a deep voice.
"We've come to find this treasure-refining furnace, hoping to use its power to improve our treasure-refining techniques." Qi Yuan was filled with surprise. "Who are you?"
The giant glanced at Qi Yuan and Tip, then coldly snorted, "I am the spirit of this 'Fire Refining Furnace.' If you want me to acknowledge you as your master, you must pass my test."
The spirit of the treasure?
Qi Yuan's eyes suddenly lit up.
As far as he knew, only the most powerful treasures could generate "spirit," and not just any ordinary most powerful treasures, but treasures at the level of a Void True God or higher!
In other words, the "Fire Refining Furnace" in front of us is at least at the Void level!
Qi Yuan knew this was a rare opportunity and he was determined to try it no matter what. So he asked, "What kind of test will I undergo?"
"My test is simple. First, you must be able to forge supreme treasures before you can proceed to the next test. Then, if you can improve your treasure-forging skills by one level within 100,000 years, you will have succeeded," the giant said. "For example, if you are already capable of forging ordinary supreme treasures, then if you can forge a high-grade supreme treasure within 100,000 years, you will have succeeded. If you are already a master treasure forger capable of forging high-grade supreme treasures, then you will need to forge a top-tier supreme treasure within 100,000 years—"
Qi Yuan was taken aback upon hearing this. This was far too difficult! Who could possibly improve their treasure refining technique by one level in just 100,000 years?
Especially for those who have reached the level of a treasure-refining master capable of crafting supreme treasures, each subsequent improvement requires an extremely long time, even under the condition of having exceptional treasure-refining talent.
If one's potential in treasure refining has reached its limit, then it will be very difficult to improve it further.
For example, the master craftsman, the God of Crafts, who was the number one treasure crafting master in the universe, was able to craft top-level treasures a long time ago, but after countless billions of years, he still could not craft the ultimate treasure.
"I can give you a hint," the spirit of the treasure said again, "The secret runes inscribed on my body, if you can comprehend them, might help you complete the test."
Upon hearing this, Qi Yuan felt both excited and nervous.
He knew this was a huge challenge, but also an excellent opportunity to improve his treasure-refining skills.
So he began to observe the secret patterns on the "Fire Refining Furnace" and burned his divine power to activate his innate secret technique "Analysis of All Things".
A dark light flickered in his eyes, falling upon the secret runes, and countless runes began to decompose and evolve—
This inherited secret rune is exceptionally complex. Even after being broken down by the "Light of Analysis," it still makes people dizzy just by looking at it, which is quite different from ordinary treasure refining techniques.
However, Qi Yuan soon found a connection between it and the basic treasure refining technique that Tip had given him.
These two are essentially from the same lineage, but the inheritance here is much more profound than the basic inheritance that the Mountain Guest gave him.
This made Qi Yuan even more certain that everything here was definitely the work of the Mountain-Sitting Guest.
After gaining some understanding, Qi Yuan began to refine the supreme treasure, combining theory with practice.
He studied the secret runes while simultaneously applying them to treasure crafting.
As time went by, Qi Yuan's treasure-refining skills became increasingly sophisticated. He was able to improve and innovate various common types of treasures in the universe, giving them more functions and uses.
While Qi Yuan was engrossed in refining the treasure, Tipu had already quietly left and arrived at a place far outside the secret realm.
Here, the Mountain-Sitting Guest also arrived, gazing at the scene of Qi Yuan refining treasures from afar.
"Teacher, do you think he can pass your test?" Tip asked curiously.
This test was too difficult. He believed that even the God of Craftsmen, who had the best talent for crafting treasures in the universe, would not be able to complete it. Therefore, even though Qi Yuan had created countless miracles, he was still not very optimistic about it.
"He will accomplish it," the Mountain Dweller said confidently.
In fact, when he saw Qi Yuan use the "Analysis of All Things" secret technique, the Mountain Guest knew that this test would not be difficult for him. As Qi Yuan's treasure refining skills continued to improve during this period, he became even more certain.
"Congratulations, teacher, on gaining another disciple!"
In Tip's view, the teacher went to great lengths to bring Qi Yuan here to undergo the test, even sacrificing a supreme treasure. Although the effort he put in was not as great as that of the second junior brother and the future third junior brother, it was not far off.
Why put so much effort into nurturing him? Isn't it because you're thinking of taking him as your disciple?
Moreover, in his opinion, Qi Yuan's talent far surpassed that of his second junior brother, Yan Di, so there was no reason for his teacher not to accept him as a disciple.
But the hermit shook his head and said, "It's too early to talk about these things now. He might not be the person I'm looking for."
The Mountain Guest trains his disciples primarily to return to the Origin Continent for revenge, therefore he needs disciples with the potential to become God Kings.
Tip was one of his early servants, whom he casually trained and was not considered a true disciple.
Yan Di was originally considered his true disciple, but his performance was unsatisfactory, so he was abandoned by him.
As for the lineage he carefully guided, no one has yet emerged who could become his disciple.
He came to see Qi Yuan mainly because he suspected that Qi Yuan was not a life form from the original universe. So he wanted to see his potential and background. If he could form an alliance and win over a powerful ally, he could increase his chances of getting revenge on the three rulers of the Food Kingdom in the future.
His second suspicion was that Qi Yuan might have been deliberately cultivated by the will of the primordial universe to set him up for a trap, luring him into making a mistake so that he could be suppressed.
If that's the case, then he will definitely keep his distance from Qi Yuan and never have any contact with him again.
"Who exactly are you? Are you also a fallen person like me, or a trap laid by the will of the universe?" The Mountain-Sitting Guest gazed at Qi Yuan, his eyes deep, his mind racing. "That ability to communicate with the source of the universe, does it come from the mysterious Cuiwei Palace lineage, or is it a puppet created by the universe itself?"
Years passed, and Qi Yuan devoted himself entirely to refining treasures and comprehending the secret runes of inheritance.
The previously obscure and difficult-to-understand runes are now gradually becoming clearer in his eyes.
He began to try applying some of the principles of the secret runes to the treasure refining process, and sure enough, he achieved unexpected results.
As his understanding of the secret runes deepened, the quality of the treasures he crafted also continued to improve.
Originally, the ordinary treasures he crafted already far surpassed others in terms of function and attributes. Now, they have made a qualitative leap, with some ordinary treasures even possessing power approaching that of high-grade treasures.
However, it is no easy task to upgrade from being able to refine ordinary treasures to refining high-grade treasures within 100,000 years.
Every time Qi Yuan attempted to refine a high-grade treasure, he encountered numerous difficulties.
The selection of materials, the control of the heat, and the inscription of the secret patterns—any slight error in any step can lead to failure in the refining process.
But Qi Yuan was not discouraged at all. He kept summarizing the lessons learned from his failures and adjusting his refining methods.
Tens of thousands of years passed, and Qi Yuan felt he was getting closer and closer to refining a high-grade treasure. He could clearly feel that his treasure-refining skills had reached a new level, with only the final breakthrough remaining.
"Phew, this time it looks like we're about 70-80% sure of success!"
In another attempt to forge a high-grade treasure, Qi Yuan directly took out his original treasured longsword, the "Heavenly Evolution Sword," and used it as a base for upgrading.
He threw this treasured weapon of the Illusionary Warrior into the furnace, while methodically adding various precious materials.
Just as the treasure was about to be forged, Qi Yuan, inspired by a stroke of genius, used the secret method of "Origin Evolution Theory" to communicate with the origin of the universe, and then raised the giant hammer and forged it continuously.
"Um?"
The Mountain-Sitting Guest's eyes widened suddenly. He burst into laughter, exclaiming inwardly, "It really is the secret technique of the Cuiwei Palace lineage for manipulating the power of rules! I've seen it once before, there's no mistake!"