The judges gathering to discuss the matter caused considerable surprise among those below, who wondered about the reason.
Before long, all the testing work was completed.
The top three participants of this competition had been decided!
"Alright, everyone, quiet down, quiet down!"
"The testing work for all the weapons in this competition has now been completed!"
"Next, I will present the weapons of the top three places in this competition on the stage!"
"They have all been marked with their grades. If anyone has any questions, feel free to ask!"
One of the judges stated directly.
The square-faced artifact refiner below, who had been full of confidence, believing his crafted weapon would surely be the first place in this competition, unexpectedly ended up in second place!
Who was the first place?
He immediately pushed through the crowd and saw weapon number sixty-six placed in the center!
"Impossible!"
"How could this kid's weapon be ranked higher than mine!"
"I don't believe it!"
"A young brat like him, he's eaten less salt than I've eaten rice!"
"There must be a mistake!"
The square-faced Young Master Zhang could not accept such a result!
This was as if his face was being trampled upon repeatedly!
It was simply too difficult for him to accept!
"I request a re-test!"
The square-faced man protested.
The surrounding onlookers also expressed their astonishment.
That small, unremarkable Seven-Star Whip had actually surpassed the square-faced man's weapon to become first place?
What was even more shocking was that the Seven-Star Whip was actually a Saint Grade weapon!
"Too amazing!"
"To actually forge a Saint Grade weapon on such an occasion!"
"Hiss, and without using rare materials!"
"This is the most terrifying part!"
"If one were to find materials themselves and ask him to refine for them, wouldn't they also be able to possess a Saint Grade weapon?"
The murmurs of the crowd reached Ye Fei's ears.
Thinking of the arrogant demeanor of the square-faced man just now, Ye Fei strode directly in front of him.
Then, crossing his arms, he said lightly,
"Since you've applied for a re-test, as the owner of the first-place weapon, I shall grant your wish!"
"It will also let you thoroughly understand the vast difference between you and me!"
Ye Fei's calm tone made the square-faced man even more unable to accept it!
He, who was working tirelessly for Divine Grade weapons, was surpassed so easily by a younger, less cultivated young man, which was an incredibly devastating realization!
"Hiss!"
"This first-place weapon was completed by him?"
"Looking at his age, he's even a few years younger than me. It truly makes one feel inferior!"
"Compared to him, I'm just trash!"
The surrounding onlookers were stunned, shaking their heads and sighing.
However, there was no envy.
The gap between them was simply too great!
There was no basis for comparison!
Moreover, such a young artifact refiner with such high talent in artifact refining could only be looked up to by everyone!
They could not afford to offend him!
"A test is a test!"
"In my opinion, the testing instrument must have malfunctioned, allowing you to take advantage!"
The square-faced Young Master Zhang retorted.
However, his insensitive words caused the judges to glare at him indignantly.
This man truly lacked social intelligence!
He had offended everyone directly!
"What?"
"If you want a re-test, you can have one. Then where do you place the reputation of myself and the judges of the Myriad Artifact Alliance?"
"You are slandering us!"
Although Ye Fei did not wish to quarrel with him, his words truly made Ye Fei want to teach him a harsh lesson.
"Presumptuous!"
"Our Myriad Artifact Alliance competitions have always adhered to fairness and justice. The results have been repeatedly verified by judges and public representatives, and there are no errors!"
"You are currently slapping the face of our Myriad Artifact Alliance!"
One of the judges said angrily.
However, the square-faced Young Master Zhang was stubborn and would not easily change his mind once he had made up his mind.
"Perhaps you are all in cahoots with that kid, working together in deceit!"
Feng Ruoqin flicked her sleeve and said coldly.
"Enough!"
"I think you are deliberately looking for trouble!"
"If the result of the re-test is the same as before, what will you do?"
The square-faced Young Master Zhang said stubbornly.
"If the test result is the same as before, then I will withdraw from the competition!"
"My weapon will then belong to your Myriad Artifact Alliance!"
"I will also apologize to you!"
Feng Ruoqin said with a cold smile.
"We hope you will keep your word!"
"Now, please all bear witness for us!"
"So as not to be falsely accused again!"
As soon as she finished speaking, Feng Ruoqin looked at Ye Fei again. After obtaining Ye Fei's consent, she ordered people to bring out the testing instruments again.
To ensure the accuracy of the results, four weapon testing instruments were prepared.
However, after Ye Fei's Seven-Star Whip was tested several times by the square-faced Young Master Zhang, and each time it was shown to be a Saint Grade weapon, he completely collapsed!
"Impossible, impossible, I am the first place!"
As he wished!
The final result was that the square-faced Young Master Zhang was directly disqualified from the competition and blacklisted by the Myriad Artifact Alliance!
"Congratulations to this gentleman for winning first place in our Myriad Artifact Alliance competition this time!"
"Please accept the first-place prize, sir!"
Feng Ruoqin congratulated him with a beaming smile.
The rewards for the other two places had also been distributed to their respective recipients.
Undoubtedly, Ye Fei was the biggest dark horse in this artifact refining competition!
In fact, the Myriad Artifact Alliance held such competitions to screen talented artifact refiners.
"Thank you!"
Ye Fei said contentedly.
He had come this time specifically to purchase life-saving hidden weapons.
Now, by unintentionally winning this competition, he had directly achieved his goal.
Although he had only glanced at the Blood Feather earlier, with his discerning eye, it was more than capable of killing a martial artist at the ninth level of Qi Condensation.
Combined with his newly refined Seven-Star Whip, it provided an additional layer of security.
Just as he was about to leave, Feng Ruoqin suddenly stopped him with a smile, her expression mischievous.
"I still don't know your esteemed name!"
"This competition today has truly surprised me. I wonder if you would be willing to grace me with your company?"
"It so happens that I have some insights into artifact refining, and I wish to discuss them with you. Would you be able to grant my request?"
"It also happens that I wish to befriend you!"
Ye Fei originally intended to leave directly, but thinking of the many enemies he had now, and that the Myriad Artifact Alliance possessed considerable resources, it would be unwise to offend them.