Chapter 2361: Alchemy and Artifact Refining

Sidenlo placed the three pieces of treasure ore he had chosen onto the forging platform. Tang Ming’s gaze fell upon those three pieces of treasure ore, and he nodded with approval.

As Tang Ming had anticipated.

The Feng Shendao had already prepared for two outcomes. If Tang Ming didn’t choose the most precious treasure ore, Sidenlo certainly would.

After all, Tang Ming and the others had made an agreement to act after the refining was complete.

Therefore, before the refining competition began, Feng Shendao would generously inform Tang Ming and the five others that the treasures they crafted would belong to the Immortal Craftsman who made them.

“Not bad, although the properties of these two mixed treasure ores are a bit niche, they are compatible. With Master Sidenlo’s skills, he should be able to bring out their full value.”

Tang Ming nodded with a smile and said.

Sidenlo nodded in satisfaction at Tang Ming’s words, and like Tang Ming, he set the treasure ore and minerals in place, then sat down in a chair and closed his eyes to rest.

Time ticked by, and because of delays, Feng Shendao did not return quickly.

When Wu Peng went to select treasure ore, Dadun came out from inside.

He confidently approached Carl and said, “Carl, you didn’t choose this type of treasure ore?”

Carl chuckled and said, “Young master, after I finished selecting, it was your turn. Naturally, I had to leave you some good things.”

“Not bad, hahaha. With these three pieces of treasure ore, I will definitely be able to craft a fine Immortal Artifact.”

Dadun laughed loudly, casting a glance at Tang Ming.

He didn’t believe Tang Ming could surpass him in crafting treasure ore.

It’s known that among the top five, his strength is the greatest, which gives him a significant advantage in crafting treasure ore.

Perhaps his forging talent is lacking, but in terms of strength, he believes no one in Source Stone City can surpass him.

Tang Ming saw Dadun’s provocative gaze and smiled, not feeling surprised.

After all, he had always been vocal about opposing the Blood Ancestor Divine Sect.

Both he and Dadun were well aware of each other’s intentions.

Dadun also knew he could deceive others, but not Tang Ming. However, neither he nor Dadun wanted to disrupt Source Stone City’s first Immortal Craftsman competition.

Because this is the battleground of Immortal Craftsmen, everything can be dealt with after the competition ends.

Soon, Wu Peng returned to the forging platform. Being in fifth place, he had little room for deliberation.

Feng Shendao stepped to the center of the five forging platforms, his gaze sweeping over Tang Ming and the four others, and said, “It’s an honor to host the final match of the Source Stone City Immortal Craftsman competition. As the current Family Head of the Feng Family, I adhere to the ancestral teachings of the family to craft the finest treasures and protect the veins of Source Stone City.”

“For years, although our Feng Family has been mining a significant amount of ore for trade annually, we’ve never harmed the foundations of the veins. Although Source Stone City was initially established by the Feng Family and several other families, the Feng Family has never forgotten its roots.”

When Feng Shendao mentioned forgetting one’s roots, his expression turned solemn. He took out an ink-black scroll from his storage ring.

Seeing the scroll, both Wu Peng and Carl standing nearby were visibly taken aback.

Even the defiant Dadun was filled with surprise.

Feng Shendao raised the scroll slowly, unfolding it; “Fellow Immortal Craftsmen, welcome the Divine Craftsman.”

The Divine Craftsman is rumored to be a manifestation of the Law of Forging within the Heaven and Earth Laws.

Only when an Immortal Artifact that moves the Divine Craftsman appears, does the Divine Craftsman manifest and grant that Immortal Craftsman a scroll.

That scroll is known as the Divine’s Holy Favored.

Even Tang Ming had not anticipated that the Feng Family would possess such an item.

It’s known that while the Divine’s Holy Favored may not have a specific use, it represents a profound heritage.

A treasure that moves the Divine Craftsman, what could it be? And does it exist within the Feng Family?

If it’s within the Feng Family, what power would it wield?

The appearance of the Divine’s Holy Favored immediately put greater pressure from the Feng Family on Dadun and Xue Keke.

However, from his eyes, there was also a trace of determination.

The treasure carrying the Divine’s Holy Favored must fall into the hands of him, Dadun, and Xue Keke.

Even those old fellows of the Xue Keke Clan cannot take it from him.

This time, even if he brought all the Slave Clan from Taoyuan World and they perish, obtaining such a treasure is worth it.

“Alright, under the watchful eyes of the Divine Craftsman, you five Immortal Craftsmen may begin your crafting.”

Feng Shendao put away the Divine’s Holy Favored scroll. Sidenlo and the others’ gazes all fell on Tang Ming.

According to the regulations of the Immortal Craftsman trade, the person with the highest standing should strike the first hammer blow.

Previously, Tang Ming had achieved first place, so in this forging event, Tang Ming should initiate the process.

Tang Ming nodded toward the surrounding people. Instead of touching the well-prepared three pieces of treasure ore, he took a red mineral from below and placed it on the forging platform.

Bang.

The forging hammer struck the red mineral, turning it directly into powder.

Sidenlo and the others exchanged knowing smiles and began their own forging.

Forging is tedious, especially in handling treasure ore, as much preparation is required at the outset.

Tang Ming quickly pulverized many minerals and placed the powder into a large barrel to the side.

Many Immortal Craftsmen knew that the reason Tang Ming won last time was largely due to his inscriptions and medicine liquid.

This time, Tang Ming brought out a number of Immortal Elixirs again.

So much so that many people started to take notes on exactly what Immortal Elixirs Tang Ming used and how much mineral powder he incorporated.

Sedno kept his eyes fixed on Tang Ming, a task given to him by Dadun.

Dadun had previously conversed at length with Sedno, believing that Tang Ming wasn’t particularly strong in forging, but rather excelled in some unknown forging secrets.

Tang Ming’s secrets lay in treasure ore herbs and inscriptions.

Inscriptions were something that the Blood Ancestor Divine Sect wouldn’t be inferior in compared to those in Taoyuan World. As for the formula, they could learn it by closely watching Tang Ming.

However, after Tang Ming had prepared a vat of medicine liquid, he summoned several cauldrons with the help of the Feng Family’s servants.

One vat after another was prepared. Before long, Tang Ming had concocted nine vats of medicine liquid. Moreover, each formula seemed distinct.

The Immortal Elixirs he used and the mineral powder varied in numerous ways.

At this moment, many people realized that Tang Ming had chosen over a hundred types of minerals and used their powder to concoct these medicine liquids.

“What is Tang Ming trying to do? Is he practicing Alchemy or Artifact Refining?”