Chapter 37: Weapon Forging Live Stream

The amber-colored cat eyes, with a hint of coldness, paired with a sweet appearance and a pair of ears that curled outward at the top of its head, made the cat look especially playful and cute.

The curled-eared cat was stable and calm, not one for much conversation, but more than anyone, it understood how to express its needs. It was one of the most communicative types of cats. Its appearance was unexpectedly well-suited to the form of Immortal Juan’er.

However, the name… Immortal Juan’er, curled ear… It was a bit too casual.

Looking at the obedient-looking curled-eared cat in front of him, Chen Xi reached out to pat its head, then placed a plate of dried fish in front of it and softly said, “Wait here for a moment. I need to go prepare ahead.”

The curled-eared cat didn’t speak, but its eyes, skilled at expressing itself, made it clear to Chen Xi that it didn’t require any special care. Chen Xi smiled and patted its head before standing up and leaving.

Feeling pleased that there would soon be another permanent cat in his home, Chen Xi was in an unusually good mood that day. However, as he stepped out of the celestial residence, an odd thought suddenly crossed his mind.

Recalling the similarity between Immortal Juan’er and Li Qianling from earlier, Chen Xi wondered, could it be that before Goudan acknowledged its master, all the beings able to pass through Beast Island’s secret realm were cats?

But then, he couldn’t help but shake his head, thinking that he was probably overthinking. There couldn’t possibly be so many cats who could transform into humans living in the Lower Three Immortal Realms.

After all, the Moonlight Clan seemed incredibly united, and they surely took good care of their cubs, like the big cat that had been visiting the Moonlight Celestial Beast every three days or so.

Before long, the handsome face of Emperor Qing Yang once again filled Chen Xi’s thoughts. He suddenly snapped back to his senses after a long while and pondered to himself: Am I spending too much time thinking about that big cat lately?

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While Chen Xi continued his preparations, the sect artifact refiners were waiting for him to embarrass himself.

It was well known that weapon forging required long hours of contemplation and consideration. Especially when it came to designing barrier effects, as well as the functionality and appearance of immortal artifacts, it was a critical process that couldn’t be rushed.

Therefore, even something as common as an immortal sword couldn’t be forged carelessly. As for the stunt Chen Xi was pulling with the “you say, I do, live weapon forging,” that was simply a fairy tale.

“In my opinion, those trash from the Xianji Immortal Domain probably can’t even fuse basic materials properly,” several sect artifact refiners gathered together, discussing the upcoming live stream. Their tone was one of complete dismissal.

“They won’t even make it to that stage. They’ll probably reveal themselves when they choose materials.”

“Well, who knows? They’ve been preparing for such a long time. Perhaps they’ve already designed everything, and now they’re just pretending.”

The artifact refiners became more convinced as they continued speaking, and disdainful smiles appeared on their faces.

After all, these artifact refiners were renowned masters in their own right. They themselves could never forge immortal artifacts without proper preparation. They had seen the kind of effortless forging that Chen Xi described, but that was a skill only possessed by top-tier artifact refiners in the Upper Three Immortal Realms. How could the trash from the Xianji Immortal Domain—those sects that didn’t even want to recruit them—possibly reach such heights?

As for the other immortals waiting in front of the water mirror, they were actually filled with anticipation. Especially those loose cultivators, who more than anyone, hoped to see the success of Chen Xi’s weapon forging live stream. Because if the artifact refiners of the Xianji Immortal Domain truly had some skills, even if just mediocre ones, it would be a huge boon to them.

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Two more hours passed, and noon arrived.

Finally, the weapon forging live stream began.

True to its long preparation, the moment the scene appeared on the water mirror, everyone was instantly captivated. The scene before their eyes was nothing short of magnificent.

Unlike the relatively casual background of Chen Xi’s live stream from the Zefeng Cave Mansion, the backdrop for this weapon forging live stream could be described as a meticulous work of art.

The cave mansion was vast, divided into nine distinct areas. At the center was Chen Xi’s station, where he would host the “^[1]“Golden patrons” typically refers to VIP supporters, major sponsors, or high-value backers of an event, organization, or creator. It implies that these patrons have a special status due … Continue readinggolden patrons.” A large, comfortable chair with a soft cushion, a table with delicious-looking snacks, and various trinkets to pass the time were neatly arranged. Every detail had been carefully designed to ensure maximum comfort.

This was just the most ordinary section. The real highlight lay in the eight artifact refiners’ cave mansions surrounding the area. As previously introduced, each of the eight artifact refiners had their own unique characteristics and habits, and the decorations in their cave mansions aligned with their strengths.

Xu Miao, whose specialty was concealment, had a cave mansion that was right next to Chen Xi’s, yet it was completely undetectable. Beside him, the forger skilled in illusion magic also had a cave mansion that was equally astonishing. Although it appeared empty, it made it impossible for anyone to see through, and even more startling was the fact that everyone was looking at the same water mirror, yet the scenes displayed were all different—varied and all-encompassing.

As for the one who excelled in spatial folding, words could scarcely describe the awe-inspiring experience. A small cave mansion, yet it felt as though it contained an entire universe, leaving everyone amazed.

Further back were those skilled in battle arrays, talisman crafting, and other distinctive specialties. Each cave mansion was a reflection of the unique strengths of the artifact refiners inside, and the composed expressions on the artifact refiners’ faces showed their inner confidence.

The saying “^[2]“A master’s hand reveals their skill” means that an expert’s abilities become evident through their actions. It suggests that when someone truly skilled does something, their … Continue readingA master’s hand reveals their skill” proved true. Yes, regardless of what people had thought before, just by observing the cave mansions of these artifact refiners, it was clear that as Chen Xi had said, “If you can’t think of it, it’s not something we can’t do!”

“How impressive! It seems we’ve been too sheltered, we didn’t realize that the craftsmen from the Xianji Immortal Domain had such abilities.”

“Indeed, I had my doubts, but now it’s clear that just the eight Chen Xi has brought out are already far stronger than many of the sect’s artifact refiners.”

Such exclamations echoed throughout the Lower Three Immortal Realm. Even some immortals from the Middle Three Immortal Realm were astounded. As for the artifact refiners, their brows furrowed, their earlier disdain gradually disappearing, replaced by caution.

Unlike others, the artifact refiners, being experts themselves, could discern much more. For example, the artifact refiners from the Xianji Immortal Domain could achieve effects with just the simplest overlapping of barriers that would be impossible for their more complicated, painstakingly carved barriers to replicate.

Simply put, it was about proficiency. The artifact refiners from Xianji Immortal Domain had mastered the fundamental techniques of weapon forging to perfection, making them second nature. The prerequisites that the artifact refiners viewed as essential, such as carefully considering the properties of materials before forging, were not needed at all by the artifact refiners from Xianji Immortal Domain.

Because these skills had already become instinctive. As soon as they touched the materials, the most intricate techniques would emerge automatically.

Chen Xi’s words were not exaggerated in the least.

This sharp slap of reality left the usually proud artifact refiners feeling deeply ashamed, wishing they could swallow their thoughtless remarks from just a few days ago. But no one cared about their emotions anymore. Everyone’s attention was completely drawn to the scenes in the water mirror.

Just as Chen Xi had said in the promotional video, the artifact refiners were live-forging. Moreover, Chen Xi had set a very strict condition: time.

“The designated time is two hours.” Chen Xi took a sandglass from behind him and pointed to a storage ring on the table, smiling. “Materials can be chosen freely, but if you don’t complete it, there will be a punishment.”

Although he didn’t specify what the punishment would be, the mischievous expression on Chen Xi’s face made it clear that it would not be something to look forward to.

However, to the immortals watching, Chen Xi’s demand seemed extraordinarily harsh. They couldn’t help but worry whether the artifact refiners from Xianji Immortal Domain could truly complete it.

But the moment the furnace was opened, their concerns turned into astonishment. The artifact refiners from Xianji Immortal Domain used their actions to show everyone an important lesson: there are many ways to forge. Not all high-quality immortal artifacts require time and effort to carve.

The sand in the hourglass flowed down, and the forging officially began. The first task belonged to Li Yin. The immortal artifact he was forging was a flute, and the requirements were extremely unusual—it had to sound pleasant and be magnificent. Yet, the flute held an important purpose for Li Yin.

Li Yin was skilled in music theory, and the sound of his flute was his signature technique. His songs could kill. Therefore, this flute not only had to be magnificent and produce beautiful sounds, but most importantly, it had to be a weapon of death.

“Is this possible?” Seemingly aware that his request might be too demanding, Li Yin’s tone gave a chance for reconsideration. But the artifact refiners firmly shook their heads and solemnly said, “I can do it!”

One by one, the materials were selected by the artifact refiners. Various top-tier techniques were immediately showcased. It seemed that efficiency and precision were common traits among all the craftsmen from Xianji Immortal Domain.

Their exquisite skills were just the tip of the iceberg, yet they were enough to captivate the entire audience and ignite the atmosphere. Seeing this, Chen Xi also shifted the main view of the water mirror to focus on the artifact refiners’ cave mansions. As for himself, he became invisible in the process, no longer seen by anyone.

“Rest easy, Honored One. No one can see you now, you can take a good rest,” Chen Xi said as he handled the live streaming matters, turning to greet Li Yin and discuss other matters.

However, before he could finish his sentence, a small black shadow suddenly dashed into his arms and quickly hid inside his clothes, following the collar.

“???” Chen Xi was momentarily stunned, but the next second, he met the angry cat eyes of the Moonlight Celestial Beast.