Chi Lian pondered for a long time before uttering the answer word by word.
"Ancient Cauldron Refining Treasures! One of the rarest phenomena in heaven and earth!"
So, what effect did this phenomenon have?
A group of Golden Core大佬 surrounded Chi Lian, bombarding him with questions.
Experience told them that the phenomena created by the seniors were increasingly impressive. This "Ancient Cauldron Refining Treasures" was surely going to be incredibly powerful.
Chi Lian's eyes were filled with envy. He truly envied these elite disciples. He chuckled bitterly and shook his head.
"Fellow Daoists, no need for me to explain. Just look for yourselves!"
At this moment, the spectral image of the bronze ancient cauldron shimmered slightly, and countless small cauldrons descended, scattering like lotuses blooming in the sky.
A spectral image of a bronze small cauldron landed before an elite disciple.
"Ah, my flying sword artifact!"
The elite disciple exclaimed.
A small and exquisite Spirit Snake Flying Sword flew out from his body.
The Spirit Snake Flying Sword emanated a faint glow, moving nimbly, breaking free from the elite disciple's control, and directly diving into the spectral image of the bronze small cauldron.
*Buzz!*
With a hum, the spectral image of the bronze small cauldron vibrated, and golden "refining power" surged forth, ceaselessly tempering the Spirit Snake Flying Sword.
The Spirit Snake Flying Sword underwent a wondrous, unbelievable transformation.
All seventy-two runes on the sword body lit up, forming the illusion of a small spirit snake.
The spirit snake phantom swam, continuously absorbing the surrounding golden "refining power." Its size grew larger and larger, and its imposing aura became stronger and stronger.
The seventy-two runes flickered incessantly, their power extending, spontaneously deriving a seventy-third rune...
Subsequently, the seventy-fourth rune, the seventy-fifth rune... appeared successively.
Soon, the runes on the Spirit Snake Flying Sword exceeded eighty, and it was promoted to an eighth-grade artifact.
However, all of this was far from over.
Under the impetus of the "refining power," the runes on the sword body continued to increase.
Ninety runes... ninth-grade artifact!
One hundred runes... first-grade treasure!
Finally, the Spirit Snake Flying Sword refined one hundred and eight runes, becoming a first-grade treasure!
The spirit snake phantom also underwent a massive transformation. A single horn grew on its forehead, making it majestic and powerful, with a latent "dragon-transformation aura."
The elite disciple was overjoyed, tears of happiness almost streaming down his face.
So happy!
He was truly so happy!
His Spirit Snake Flying Sword had been bestowed by an elder of the sect and was considered a very powerful seventh-grade artifact. Without any unexpected circumstances, he would have used it until he reached the Golden Core realm.
Eighth-grade artifacts, ninth-grade artifacts were too expensive and rare. The possibility of him acquiring one was too low. He didn't dare to hope for such things.
As for treasures, which were above artifacts, *heh*, he wouldn't even dare to dream of them.
Although he was an elite disciple, treasures were too precious. They were far beyond his reach... Many early-stage Golden Core cultivators in the sect didn't even possess treasures and had to make do with eighth or ninth-grade artifacts to maintain appearances. How could he possibly aspire to own one?
And now, something he had never dared to dream of suddenly befell him.
His seventh-grade Spirit Snake Flying Sword, after absorbing the refining power, had spontaneously been promoted to a first-grade treasure!
"Hahaha..."
The elite disciple couldn't help but laugh heartily towards the sky.
So happy!
He held the Spirit Snake Flying Sword, unable to put it down.
At the same time, many similar situations were unfolding all around.
The personal artifacts of the elite disciples absorbed the "refining power" and upgraded themselves, all being promoted to treasures.
Some lucky ones had their personal artifacts directly upgraded to fourth-grade treasures, which were mid-grade treasures. Some Golden Core大佬 present didn't even possess a single mid-grade treasure.
Envious!
They were truly on the verge of tears from envy!
"I'm so angry, I feel like I've missed out on a fortune!"
"Now I have only one question: who told us not to participate in the senior's sermon?"
"I have the same question. Please, whoever that fellow is, step forward. We promise not to beat you to death!"
...
The group of Golden Core大佬, filled with indignation, began to search for the culprit.
After looking around, everyone could only stare blankly at each other.
Upon careful reflection, it seemed no one had actually proposed *not* to listen to the senior's "sermon."
They had voluntarily retreated.
In their minds at the time, it seemed somewhat "shameful" for Golden Core大佬 like them to be eavesdropping while the senior was giving a sermon to junior disciples.
Damn it!
So we were the ones who played ourselves!
Their intestines were turning green with regret!
Chong Xuan Zi, full of remorse, slapped himself twice.
Damn it!
He had missed out on a fortune!
A senior's "sermon," even one given to junior disciples, was extraordinary and incredibly powerful. How could they have missed it?
Just as the Golden Core大佬 were wallowing in regret, True Person Qing Feng shouted.
"Fellow Daoists, look quickly! The senior's pet is about to make another big move!"
Hearing this, everyone looked over with curiosity.
They saw the monkey reach out and pull out its ink-black "Formless Staff."
This artifact was a low-grade artifact, initially just a first-grade artifact, barely worth mentioning.
Later, during the "Immortal Mansion Trial," the "Camel-Stele Dragon Turtle," the guardian beast of the Immortal Mansion, had consumed some rare materials and helped the monkey refine the staff. Now, the "Formless Staff" was a fourth-grade artifact, but it was still quite poor and didn't match the monkey's current status.
In fact, the monkey could have chosen better. The treasure pavilion of the "Yun Family Immortal Mansion" was unconditionally open to it. It could have chosen any treasure there, even ninth-grade treasures.
But the monkey disdained them all. It simply favored the "Formless Staff."
The monkey tossed the "Formless Staff" into the air, intending to use this opportunity to upgrade it properly.
*Whoosh!*
The "Formless Staff" flew up and directly entered the spectral image of the bronze ancient cauldron. It was being refined by the spectral image of the bronze ancient cauldron itself. This treatment was clearly VIP treatment.
The surrounding elite disciples expressed their envy, but no one raised any objections.
Since the monkey was the senior's pet, it was only natural for it to enjoy some privileges!
The runes on the "Formless Staff" continuously flickered, and more runes began to appear.
This speed was incredibly fast.
In the first second, the "Formless Staff" was upgraded to a fifth-grade artifact!
In the second second, the "Formless Staff" was upgraded to a sixth-grade artifact!
...
In the fifth second, the "Formless Staff" was upgraded to a ninth-grade artifact!
Five seconds!
In just five seconds, the "Formless Staff" reached the peak of artifacts, possessing ninety-nine "Formless Runes."
VIP treatment was indeed VIP treatment, fast and good!
Next, with one more step, the "Formless Staff" could break free from the category of artifacts and advance to become a true treasure!
"Jiji ji..."
The little spirit monkey king's face was full of anticipation, and it let out excited, thrilled chirps.
It scratched its ears and cheeks, looking impatient as it waited for the "Formless Staff" to be promoted to a treasure.
At this critical moment, a sudden anomaly occurred!
All ninety-nine "Formless Runes" on the "Formless Staff" extinguished, and the entire staff trembled violently, even showing cracks...