A glint flashed in Yun Tianping's eyes.
He waved his hand, dispelling the previous hand seals.
The "puppet runes" on the "metal puppet" all extinguished, and it ceased all offensive actions.
"Ye Qiye, just who are you?"
Yun Tianping looked at Ye Qiye and asked in a deep voice.
This fellow was clearly only at the late stage of Foundation Establishment, yet his combat power was outrageously strong.
He either possessed hidden treasures or had an extraordinary background; in any case, he was definitely not an ordinary person!
Ye Qiye heard this and gave a wicked, unrestrained smile.
"Yun Tiankong, it seems you're not completely foolish. Have you also realized I am a peerless genius! If Heaven had not born Ye Qiye, the eternal immortal path would be like a long night! I, Ye Qiye, am the man destined to become a legend!"
Ye Qiye unleashed his full power, shamelessly boasting.
Yun Tianping frowned slightly, disliking Ye Qiye's "exaggerated personality" immensely.
"Hmph!"
Yun Tianping let out a heavy, cold snort.
At this moment, a spark of anger had already ignited within him.
"Playing the mystic, feigning the profound! Fine, since you insist on pretending, don't blame me for showing no mercy!"
Saying this, Yun Tianping opened the "storage bag" at his waist.
*Swish!*
Spiritual light flashed.
Another "metal sphere" flew out.
This "metal sphere" was clearly a size smaller.
It spun continuously, its surface covered in intricate gears and mechanisms, its operation seemingly in harmony with the great Dao of heaven and earth, utterly wondrous!
The Golden Core Elder responsible for maintaining order was greatly astonished the moment he saw this "metal sphere."
"Heavenly Mechanism Core, it's actually a Heavenly Mechanism Core!"
Saying this, the Golden Core Elder looked incredulously at Zhen Buxu on the judging panel.
Zhen Buxu was utterly composed, nodding his head with full scholarly demeanor.
"No, cough cough cough… cough cough, cough, no… cough cough, cough cough cough, pfft…"
Zhen Buxu's scholarly demeanor lasted less than a second before it instantly shattered.
He coughed violently, spitting blood as he did.
Extremely weak!
Zhen Buxu was truly "xu" (虚, weak)!
Uh…
Everyone was speechless.
So, Hall Master Zhen Buxu, what exactly were you trying to say?
After sputtering "no" for so long without finishing, were you trying to deny the matter of the Heavenly Mechanism Core?
At this moment, Daoist Jin Mo helplessly stepped forward and spoke to everyone on behalf of Zhen Buxu.
"Hall Master Senior Brother means to say, that's right, the method for refining the Heavenly Mechanism Core was indeed taught to Yun Tianping by my Heavenly Mechanism Hall!"
As expected!
Hearing this, everyone was both surprised and delighted!
"Heavenly Mechanism Hall," formerly known as "Heavenly Mechanism Sacred Land."
Currently, their most memorable aspects were two points.
First, the story of the "handsome middle-aged master" and his "beautiful disciple."
Almost all the high-ranking members of the "Heavenly Mechanism Hall," except for Daoist Jin Mo, were involved with their respective "beautiful disciples."
Second, the "Xu" generation elders of the "Heavenly Mechanism Hall" were, as their names suggested, truly "xu" (虚, weak).
This matter, the more one spoke of it, the more it became "metaphysics."
The "Xu" generation of high-ranking members, led by Zhen Buxu, were originally not weak. During the "Sacred Land Conference Incident," they were all severely injured, and each one became extremely weak…
Uh, under the care of their "beautiful disciples," they became increasingly weak!
Extremely weak!
…
Ahem, let's get back to the point.
In reality, the true characteristic of "Heavenly Mechanism Sacred Land" was not these messy "scandalous rumors," but their powerful "puppet techniques."
The most special and powerful aspect of the "puppet techniques" of the "Heavenly Mechanism Sacred Land" was their ability to refine "Heavenly Mechanism Cores."
A "Heavenly Mechanism Core" was equivalent to an "upgrade package," which could greatly enhance a "puppet's" strength.
Different "Heavenly Mechanism Cores" had different focuses for enhancement; some enhanced attack, some enhanced defense, and some could even change the "puppet's form."
The refining method of the "Heavenly Mechanism Core" had always been considered a secret of the "Heavenly Mechanism Sacred Land," and it was unexpected that it would now be taught to Yun Tianping.
It seemed that the "Heavenly Mechanism Sacred Land" had truly considered themselves part of the "Heavenly Mechanism Hall" and intended to completely merge with the "Yun Family Immortal Manor," without distinction!
"Heavenly Mechanism Hall" was a part of the "Yun Family Immortal Manor," so teaching the refining method of the "Heavenly Mechanism Core" to Yun Tianping was not considered an outside transmission!
…
Ye Qiye saw Yun Tianping produce the "Heavenly Mechanism Core" and smiled with satisfaction.
"Hmm, Yun Tianping, you truly do create surprises for me! Now, things are starting to get interesting! Alright, I'll give you another chance. Fuse your Heavenly Mechanism Core with your metal puppet and let me see how much you can enhance it!"
Yun Tiankong gave Ye Qiye a deep look.
"You will regret this!"
Ye Qiye was still boasting until now. He truly knew nothing about the power of the "Heavenly Mechanism Core"!
This "Heavenly Mechanism Core" was no ordinary "Heavenly Mechanism Core." Its core material came from the reward bestowed by a "senior ancestor"…
A fierce light shot from Yun Tiankong's eyes as his hands danced, casting intricate mystic arts.
*Swish!*
The "Heavenly Mechanism Core" transformed into a rainbow light and shot towards the "metal puppet."
The armor on the "metal puppet's" chest flipped open, revealing a hollow chamber, perfectly sized to accommodate a "Heavenly Mechanism Core"!
*Kaka kaka!*
With the sound of metal friction, the "Heavenly Mechanism Core" and the "metal puppet" fused perfectly.
The next moment, radiant spiritual light erupted.
The "puppet runes" around the "metal puppet" seemed to have connected to a nuclear power source, operating frantically, their glow blazing, like a small sun.
Simultaneously, the "metal puppet's" aura surged, growing stronger and stronger.
In one second, the "metal puppet" truly reached the early stage of the Golden Core realm!
In two seconds, the "metal puppet" reached the middle stage of the Golden Core realm!
In three seconds, the "metal puppet" reached the late stage of the Golden Core realm!
…
The "metal puppet's" aura soared all the way, finally reaching the late stage of the Golden Core realm.
Terrifying indeed!
Its appearance also underwent a massive transformation.
The constantly flowing "puppet runes" emitted dazzling spiritual light, as if cladding the "metal puppet" in "spiritual armor."
At the same time, the "metal puppet" grew four additional arms, each holding a third-grade magical treasure, a "great treasure sword."
The "six-armed, six-sword form" had its combat power explode!
It was boiling!
The entire venue was boiling!
Seeing the "metal puppet's" "six-armed, six-sword form," the surrounding Foundation Establishment disciples were first silent, then erupted in thunderous cheers.
"Senior Brother Yun Tianping is so strong!"
"Controlling a Golden Core puppet in his Foundation Establishment form, Senior Brother Yun Tianping is awesome!"
"The six-armed, six-sword metal puppet can fight the Tiger Fiend Demonic Blade!"
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