The inexplicable appearance of this illusion had always puzzled Shang Yanting.
Upon suddenly learning of a name he had never heard before, he naturally wanted to find out if this person actually existed within Dingtian Academy.
Surprisingly, it actually exists.
Huo Rui was twice assigned to investigate strange and unheard-of people, and then reported to him, "Xie Chongshan is the peak master of Duanming Peak, with the strength of a late-stage Martial Grandmaster, and one of the top weapon-refining masters in the academy."
Master of weapon crafting.
Combining his experiences in the illusion, it really does make sense.
"Could you deliver a visiting card for me?"
Xie Chongshan was surprised to receive the invitation, not expecting that the youngest Martial King in the academy would notice him. Then he became somewhat arrogant. Magic artifacts were a cultivator's second level of cultivation. With superb artifact crafting skills, whether it was the academy's dean or the most promising cultivator, they would all treat him as an honored guest.
The servants escorted Shang Yanting to the welcoming pavilion halfway up the mountain, where Xie Chongshan arrived late.
Shang Yanting looked at the man. He was short but sturdy, with broad, calloused hands, likely the result of daily iron-wielding. His appearance was ordinary, but he carried a hint of arrogance.
"I am deeply grateful for the presence of Peak Master Yan. I have failed to greet you properly."
"I've heard that Peak Master Xie is a master of weapon crafting, unmatched by anyone in Dingtian Academy."
Shang Yanting said with admiration, "After much consideration, I still want to come and pay my respects to the Peak Master."
Xie Chongshan smiled upon hearing this.
He was naturally very confident in his weapon-refining skills, and only said a few words of modesty, "I dare not accept such praise."
"I wonder if I may have the honor of seeing the Peak Master's masterpiece?"
Shang Yanting slowly stated his purpose, while having Huo Rui, who was accompanying him, bring out a strange plant that was entirely white jade and had two slightly curved sections.
"This is a Langmu fruit. It has the effect of enhancing cultivation when used for the first time. It is a rare treasure. If I have the opportunity to obtain a magic weapon personally crafted by Peak Master Xie, I would like to give this to you."
If Xie Chongshan was arrogant a moment ago, he couldn't help but yearn for the treasure that Shang Yanting had brought out.
Despite his middle-aged appearance, he is actually over a hundred years old, and his cultivation has remained at the late Martial Grandmaster level for decades. Improving one's cultivation is of utmost importance in their situation.
"You're too kind, Peak Master Yan."
He straightened his clothes and gestured for his disciple to lead the way. "Please."
Half of the palaces on Duanming Peak are used to store the magical artifacts forged by Xie Chongshan. He led Shang Yanting directly up the mountain, and only when they were about a quarter of the way from the summit did he take Shang Yanting inside.
"The ritual implements below were all cast by me in my early years. Although they are in good condition, they are far from being as exquisite as those cast later."
He pointed to the dazzling array of weapons displayed in the main hall ahead, "Peak Master Yan can freely choose any magic weapon that suits him."
Shang Yanting slowly walked among the displayed magical artifacts, his gaze sweeping over the weapons. "Peak Master Xie, these magical artifacts seem to be somewhat different from those outside?"
Upon hearing this, Xie Chongshan laughed heartily, “Peak Master Yan has excellent eyesight. These magical artifacts I showed you are indeed different from those outside. They are my unique artifacts that incorporate beasts.”
After he finished speaking, he casually picked up a strange magical artifact with an extended iron chain and hook.
"For example, this Moxiao Hook was made from the sharp claws of a nine-clawed owl from the early stages of the Martial Sect. When this hook was made, it already possessed the abilities of a nine-clawed owl. Although it is only a magic weapon made of metal, it is comparable to a magic weapon made of spirit metal."
"Incredibly powerful!"
"Putting weapon crafting and magical beasts together...a genius idea."
Shang Yanting couldn't help but clap his hands, looking at the weapons with obvious magical beast characteristics, his face smiled very gently.
It's full of...the 'appreciation' of talented people.
He stopped at the very front of the road as he drove up, where the road had been specially blocked off.
To be precise, the mountaintop is blocked off; there's nowhere to go. Once you get close, a wave of heat hits you.
"Is Peak Master Xie still refining weapons?"
Shang Yanting looked at him.
"Haha, that's natural."
Xie Chongshan nodded slightly, then gestured for him to look at the magical artifacts around him. "The one on top is the best magical artifact I have forged. Some of them are even more powerful than earth-grade magical treasures."
Peak Master Yan may choose freely.
He was enthusiastically hawking his wares, but Shang Yanting was staring blankly at the wall in front of him.
"Thank you, Peak Master. May I ask what kind of magical artifact you are forging now?"
“Peak Master Yan, this item… cannot be exchanged.”
Xie Chongshan shook his head.
"This is a natal magic weapon that I helped a friend forge. It was just a little short of being handed over to someone else. You should take a look at the others."
Having said that, he picked up a black dagger from the side.
"This is one of my most prized magical treasures, called the Fish Intestine Dagger. It is made from the rare internal organs of merfolk. If one is cut by it, one will bleed to death."
"Things refined by Peak Master Xie are naturally all of high quality."
Shang Yanting praised it verbally, but didn't move his hand at all. "It's a pity that choosing a magic weapon also depends on fate. Thank you for leading me, Peak Master, so that I can feast my eyes on this treasure."
He smiled and gestured to Huo Rui beside him to put away the Langmu Fruit. "It doesn't matter if we didn't manage to exchange it. I hit it off with Peak Master Xie at first sight and hope to become friends with him."
Xie Chongshan was stunned by his action of putting away the Langmu fruit. He had never seen a peak master take back a gift he was going to exchange because he didn't like the magic weapon.
Even if you don't like it, shouldn't you at least accept the magic weapon out of politeness and generously give him the treasure in exchange?!
Xie Chongshan was like a ruthless salesperson who had been rambling on about his products for ages, thinking he was going to rip off a big customer and boost sales, only to have the customer run away after he finished looking at the product.
They got something for nothing and then claimed we were good friends?
How can he be so stingy and shameless at such a young age?
"certainly."
Xie Chongshan's smile was no longer as sincere as it had been at the beginning.
Seeing that there was no business to be had, he casually saw Shang Yanting off, completely unaware that a thin, long puppet thread had quietly landed behind his collar...
The smile on Shang Yanting's face vanished instantly upon leaving Duanming Peak.
A mirage is not entirely a mirage, and a dream is not entirely a dream.
It aligns with reality.
So what exactly are the procedures for extracting marrow, removing scales, and then cutting off the entire spine? Could they be things that will happen in the future?
Shang Yanting had always been suspicious, and what he saw today left him no choice but to think more deeply.
"Huo Rui, which power is Duan Mingfeng affiliated with?"
"Your Excellency, it is the Wanqi Clan."
Huo Rui replied upon hearing this.
It's the Wanqi tribe again.
Given this, it's not hard to guess who Xie Chongshan is refining for.
Wan Qijing, or perhaps Wan Qiyi behind her.
What is this thing?
The answer is almost obvious—Dragon's Roar Slash!
Using a dragon's body to forge weapons?
Thinking of this, Shang Yanting revealed a mocking and cold smile.
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