Steady Cultivation: Starting With the Perk “Work Hard, Rest Hard” Chapter 601: Master Chongxiao

All eyes turned, drawn to Su Yuan with burgeoning curiosity.

Su Yuan arose, offering a respectful bow to the assembled crowd. “Seven Stars offers its salutations to all esteemed individuals! Having just arrived in Black Flame City, I find myself unfamiliar with many customs. I humbly request your guidance and support, trusting we can assist one another on our shared path of progress!”

Master Youhe responded with a clap of his hands. “The artificers of Black Flame City are united, sharing a common spirit and origin. I am confident that Master Seven Stars will soon feel the warmth and welcome of this community.”

A chorus of approving cheers erupted from the attendees.

Yet, the majority of those present paid Su Yuan little mind, with only a select few observing him intently.

Many artificers had long since moved away from producing standardized equipment as their primary business, thus Su Yuan’s endeavors garnered less interest. Those who did focus on him were primarily artificers whose own ventures might face competition from his.

Green Forest Recluse was among this latter group. He had already received word from outside sources: no signs within Su Yuan’s establishment pointed to mass production of standardized gear. It was evident that the secret remained solely with Su Yuan himself.

While he was lost in thought, Master Youhe resumed his duties. “The initial phase of tonight’s banquet will commence with the brewing of Divine Source Wine. We shall now bring forth the Divine Source Well!”

As all eyes watched, a colossal octagonal well was slowly raised from the banquet’s center.

Master Youhe inquired with a smile, “Does anyone wish to step forward and demonstrate?”

A suggestion was respectfully made: “Master Chongxiao’s craftsmanship is truly exceptional. Might he grace us with a demonstration for all to witness?”

Master Chongxiao, positioned at the forefront of the crowd, offered a slight smile. “Heh, certainly! I have recently been experimenting with a novel forging technique. I welcome any critiques from my fellow practitioners.”

Master Youhe nodded in agreement. “Please proceed, Master Chongxiao.”

Master Chongxiao gave a slight bow to Youhe before leaping forward, landing gracefully beside the eastern furnace of the Divine Source Well. Upon his arrival, a potent Chaos Flame immediately ignited within the furnace, its intensity surprising even Su Yuan.

Su Yuan recognized the furnace’s superior quality; it was imbued with numerous Chaos Dao Patterns. These included potent Time and Space forces to accelerate the forging process, alongside other patterns designed to stabilize Secret Patterns and mitigate material incompatibilities.

Under the fervent gaze of the onlookers, Master Chongxiao made a gesture to his surroundings.

Flame sprites danced through the air, bearing refined raw materials—each meticulously prepared—and presenting them to Chongxiao.

Master Chongxiao offered a gentle smile to the flame sprites before carefully placing the materials into the furnace, one by one.

He began with nine distinct types of materials. Employing his superb technique, these nine were smelted into a single unified substance. Subsequently, Master Chongxiao commenced inscribing Chaos Secret Patterns onto the material.

One after another, Chaos Dao Patterns were masterfully integrated with the materials under Chongxiao’s precise control.

This intricate process within the furnace spanned a duration equivalent to thirty thousand years.

In the world outside, three full days had elapsed.

Every attendee meticulously observed Master Chongxiao’s forging methods.

While public demonstrations would inherently withhold the deepest secrets, the inscription techniques displayed were sufficient to leave many artificers profoundly impressed.

“Master Chongxiao’s forging prowess is undeniably exquisite. For the artifact’s foundation, he masterfully combined nine materials into one, perfectly integrating nine unique Dao Principles into a cohesive whole, thereby casting a nine-tier Chaos Dao Pattern! The foundational structure is simply superb.”

“Indeed. Once this base is established, the subsequent layers will be considerably easier to add.”

As Su Yuan listened to the surrounding commentary, a subtle thread of doubt began to weave through his thoughts. Master Chongxiao’s forging sequence diverged entirely from his own method. Su Yuan’s approach involved smelting all materials together first, then sculpting all the Chaos Dao Patterns as a single, unified formation.

Conversely, this renowned Master Chongxiao first utilized nine materials to construct the base of the Chaos Dominator Artifact, and then proceeded to stack subsequent layers in a manner akin to constructing a physical building.

Precisely as Su Yuan suspected, following the completion of the first Chaos Secret Pattern, the master retrieved additional materials and subjected them to smelting. This time, eight materials were fused into a mass that enveloped the initial core. During this fusion, he constructed the second Chaos Dao Pattern.

The second layer and the core layer were combined with remarkable delicacy, yet Su Yuan observed that they were not in a state of perfect fusion. This lack of complete integration, he surmised, would inevitably impact the final performance of the Chaos Dominator Artifact.

Following this, the third layer comprised seven materials, then a fourth layer of six materials, and so on. This process continued until nine distinct layers of materials were meticulously assembled, ultimately forming a complete Chaos Dominator Artifact.

The imposition of nine Chaos Dao Patterns forcefully elevated the artifact to an eighteenth-tier level. The initial foundational layer possessed nine-tier power; after the addition of nine stacked layers, the contained Chaos True Intent was amplified to 1.8 times its base strength.

Once the complete Chaos Dao Patterns were formed, Chongxiao commenced the shaping of the Chaos Dominator Artifact's outer form. With a simple flick of his wrist, a long spear materialized before all who were present.

A slight smile touched Chongxiao's lips. The Chaos Dominator Artifact was now successfully forged with the final sealing process complete!

"Magnificent! Truly astounding!"

"It was one continuous, unbroken motion—absolutely breathtaking to witness!"

"Each layer built upon the last, so steady and perfect, flowing as smoothly as clouds. It's no wonder they call him Master Chongxiao!"

Exclamations of praise erupted from all sides. While guests who lacked knowledge of forging intricacies offered superficial admiration, the experienced artificers were struck with even greater awe.

Master Chongxiao produced the spear, and on its surface, the distinct markings of nine segmented parts were clearly discernible.

"This is the Nine-Dragon Soul-Slaying Spear, possessing nine distinct forms. Every time a Chaos Secret Pattern is activated, it unleashes an additional measure of Chaos True Intent. When all nine layers are stacked, the Chaos True Intent escalates from the initial 1.8 to a formidable 2.7!"

Chongxiao's countenance was suffused with pride.

"An excellent, an outstanding technique!" Master Youhe offered his applause.

All others present were brimming with admiration.

Master Youhe, with a beaming smile, inquired, "Master Chongxiao, would you perhaps consider placing the Nine-Dragon Soul-Slaying Spear into the Divine Source Well? This way, everyone present can experience the effects of this Nine-Dragon Soul Divine Source Wine for themselves."

"Haha, please allow me just a moment!"

Master Chongxiao then cast the spear into the Divine Source Well.

Within the Divine Well, the spear rapidly 'dissolved'. The well water, initially clear and colorless, began to take on a deep, rich purple hue; the once light liquid had been transformed into the mysterious Divine Source Wine!

An exceptionally potent aroma burst forth from the well's opening, rapidly expanding in all directions.

Expressions of intoxicated delight spread across everyone's faces. With a mere inhalation, their Chaos Origin experienced a noticeable surge.

"What an incredible scent!"

"Simply smelling it ignites a powerful craving for more!"

"Haha, we are truly in for a delight. Crafted personally by Master Chongxiao—this is no ordinary occasion!"

Adjacent to Chongxiao, hovering above the well, a line of text materialized: "Eighteenth-Tier Superior Divine Source Wine!"

This inscription signified the Divine Source Well's assessment of the wine's quality.

Master Youhe chuckled, "Now that the Divine Source Wine is prepared, I shall undertake its distribution. Let us all savor the unique qualities of this well-crafted wine."

With a sweep of his hand, an unseen force enveloped the Divine Source Well. The liquid surged upward, coalescing into individual cups of exquisite wine, which then descended to the guests.

At Su Yuan's table, a cup filled with the purple liquid also materialized.