piratefiction Chapter 1426 Blacksmithing and Alchemy Competetion (3)
Chapter 1426 Blacksmithing and Alchemy Competetion (3)
Chapter 1426 Blacksmithing and Alchemy Competetion (3)
Unaware of the fact that they had a chance to get their hands on transcendent grade spiritual herbs or metals during this competition, the participants all moved towards a free cauldron or furnace after having picked up the materials they needed.
The next part of the competition was rather simple and set in stone, as they would just have to refine or craft something to the best of their ability before being judged by the elders of the Star Shattering Sect. Following which the most talented ones would move forward to the next stage of the competition.
Whoosh~
Because of this, none of these participants batted an eye when one of the elders who had been standing on the side observing them while they picked out spiritual herbs and metals, stepped forward and removed the spiritual herbs and metals that had been placed for them to pick from-
"Ah... To think they lost the chance to get their hands on a transcendent grade spiritual herb."
"Yeah, it was clear that there was more than one hidden inside the piles of herbs and metals, but... None of them reacted to our conversation so far. Hehe, looks like the elders of the Star Shattering Sect sealed up the competition space and prevented them from hearing us."
"Indeed... Only those talented enough would be able to recognize the presence of transcendent grade natural treasures. Truly an interesting way to find talented people. The only problem being that the cost of using this kind of method is far from something that we can accomplish, one has to at least be from one of those terrifying empires from the core of the continent, like the Blue Sea Empire!"
"True, but I also-"
BAAAANG!
As the next part of the competition officially began and the participants began the process of refining their artifacts or potions, the barrier that had been put in place to block the voices of the spectators also disappeared, causing one of the blacksmiths who had been eager to get ahead of the rest to briefly lose control of his emotions. Exploding the furnace in front of him before launching him flying into the barrier that protected the audience members from just such an accident.
"Ah!? What is- Damn you!"
"How dare you blow up right next to me!? Are you deliberately trying to sabotage others!?"
Not just that, but the fact that there were so many other blacksmiths and alchemists present among the audience, with most of the normal cultivators already having been weeded out, it gave everyone watching a great opportunity to discuss their insights and share with each other what they learnt. Even better, there were some senior blacksmiths and alchemists among the audience, who in turn decided to join in on the fun and help their juniors.
All things considered; the first real challenge of the competition was no longer for the elders of the Star Shattering Sect to show up. Instead, it had become a place for the wandering blacksmiths and alchemists to learn and improve their skills together.
...
"How unexpected... To think this kind of environment for learning was fostered after most of those weaker fellows left. How amazing, the Star Shattering Sect should also be able to use the opportunity to gauge any talents among the audience whom they might have missed under normal circumstances with this kind of environment...
Ancient hidden sects... Their methods are indeed terrifying. Especially so when it comes to recruiting disciples!" Muttering this to himself as he observed the entire situation, the spy from the Blue Sea Empire, who had been about to leave along with the rest of the people that had grown bored, unconsciously came to a stop as he realized what was happening.
Once again, his amazement of the Star Shattering Sect- Or more precisely, the methods of ancient hidden sects, was reaffirmed.
Even the Blue Sea Empire was far inferior to the hidden ancient sects when it came to recruiting new talents to join them, something that allowed these sects to recruit disciples from a far smaller area and still retain their strength without any problems.
Huh? Why is the senior looking at me- Ah! I unconsciously muttered that to myself just now!
Just as the spy was about to continue making his way out of the competition space, he suddenly realized that Xuan Hao was staring directly at him, causing an overwhelming sense of pressure to engulf his entire body. Preventing him from even taking a single step forward.
Although what he had said had been brief, he had clearly mentioned something that wasn't normal for a Core Formation Realm cultivator.
After all, what kind of Core Formation Realm cultivator would know about ancient hidden sects? Especially so one that came from outside the core region of the continent...
I... I really messed up this time around...
Only able to think about this to himself as he remained frozen on the spot unable to move, the spy from the Blue Sea Empire who had barely reached the Core Formation Realm, felt a sense of impending doom. Understanding far too well that there would be no survival for a small spy like him once he was discovered. Even more so considering that he was currently dealing with a terrifying hidden ancient sect.