Steady Cultivation: Starting With the Perk “Work Hard, Rest Hard” Chapter 604: Chongxiao Seeks Guidance!

From the assembled crowd, Su Yuan perceived brilliant beams of fame-imbued light converging upon him. These ethereal white lights carried the essence of True Name Power, feeding back profound insights into Chaos True Intent, which in turn accelerated his comprehension of his own cultivation realm!

He also observed, beyond the scattered remnants of the wine, additional streams of light connecting and pointing directly towards his position! It was evident that the events unfolding here were rapidly disseminating outward; his renown was beginning to surge!

This kind of accrual was precisely what Su Yuan desired most. The Divine Source Wine in his grasp seemed almost secondary in comparison!

Once Su Yuan resumed his seat, the surrounding Dominators extended their courtesies, engaging in conversation and seeking proximity. Su Yuan met each overture with a smile, projecting an air of effortless composure.

"Master Seven Stars, I am Zeng An. I aspire to craft a twenty-seventh-order Chaos range-restraint Dominator Artifact. I wonder if the Master might undertake its forging? The price remains open for discussion!"

A nearby Chaos Dominator initiated a sound transmission, a smile gracing his features. Su Yuan expressed surprise; he had not anticipated a custom commission to materialize so swiftly, immediately following a mere demonstration of his capabilities.

"It is possible. We can deliberate upon the finer points at my establishment subsequent to the banquet's conclusion."

"Excellent! I shall accompany you, fellow Daoist, for a thorough discussion once the banquet draws to a close!"

This Chaos Dominator responded with evident satisfaction. Su Yuan, too, was pleased. The need for a twenty-seventh-order Chaos Dominator Artifact implied the client possessed personal strength exceeding that same order. Within Black Flame City, such a patron was considered elite. This particular commission was exceptionally valuable.

Following Su Yuan's presentation, the esteemed Master Youhe introduced another six artificers, who proceeded to the stage to demonstrate the refinement of Chaos Dominator Artifacts and the brewing of Divine Source Wine.

Regrettably, none of the subsequent artificers managed to produce a Supreme-Grade Divine Source Wine comparable to Su Yuan's. The highest achievement was the twenty-fifth-order Supreme-Grade Chaos Dominator Artifact skillfully forged by Master Qinglin, which undeniably captivated the audience momentarily. However, set against the precedent of Su Yuan's unparalleled creation, it appeared rather unremarkable.

Nonetheless, Su Yuan derived immense benefit from imbibing the Divine Source Wine concocted by the other masters. The insights into Chaos True Intent and the comprehension of forging techniques contained within each brew varied significantly, reflecting the unique strengths of the artificers. The inspiration they offered Su Yuan was substantial!

He swiftly assimilated, organized, and synthesized this influx of knowledge. His grasp of the artifact forging path became more holistic, effectively mastering the prevalent forging methodologies!

Concurrent with these events, three additional Dominators transmitted messages to Su Yuan, seeking consultations regarding forging matters, all of which Su Yuan graciously accepted.

Thus, a total of four commissions had been secured! The least significant among them represented a transaction worth millions of trillions, promising absolutely staggering potential gains!

Observing that all eight artificers had completed their demonstrations, Master Youhe remarked with a smile, "The inaugural phase of this grand banquet has now drawn to a close. All present have borne witness to the forging processes undertaken by the various Masters. You are now afforded the opportunity to exchange your respective experiential insights. Should any questions arise, you are also welcome to personally solicit guidance from the assembled Masters."

Upon hearing this, the attendees' spirits visibly lifted.

This announcement signaled the commencement of the second phase of the event. Artificers ranging from the tenth to the nineteenth order were classified as Primary-Level Forging Masters. Those from the twentieth to the twenty-ninth order held the designation of Intermediate-Level Forging Masters, while individuals surpassing the thirtieth order were recognized as Advanced-Level Forging Masters.

A disparity of a single order constituted a significant difference; a difference spanning an entire level was exponentially greater. The chasm between a Primary-Level Forging Master and an Intermediate-Level one was as vast as that separating the heavens from the earth. The gap between Primary and Advanced levels was even more profound.

The caliber Su Yuan had exhibited placed him essentially at the precipice of becoming an Advanced-Level Forging Master, prompting numerous individuals to seek his tutelage.

At this juncture, Master Chongxiao was the first to rise. He clasped his hands in Su Yuan's direction and declared, "Master Seven Stars, I am Chongxiao, formally extending my respects. Having observed your forging technique earlier, I have attained considerable insight, yet numerous ambiguities persist. Might I humbly request your guidance on a couple of points?"

Su Yuan motioned dismissively. "Master Chongxiao, such formalities are unnecessary. Since I am participating in this banquet, I am, naturally, inclined to share my perspectives. I shall hold nothing back and expound thoroughly! Pray, fellow Daoist, be seated and let us converse. My insights represent merely one viewpoint; I urge you to evaluate and interpret them according to your own understanding."

Chongxiao, filled with delight, immediately vocalized his predicament. "My current cultivation is stalled at forging twenty-fifth-order Supreme-Grade Dominator Artifacts. I'm unable to advance the artifact's order or enhance its quality. The forging process feels elusive, yet I can't pinpoint the exact issue. Can Master Seven Stars offer clarification?"

To illustrate, he instantaneously projected his entire forging sequence into a three-dimensional temporal dimension, presenting it directly before Su Yuan's gaze and replaying it at an accelerated pace.

Su Yuan observed, his expression pensive.

The [Daoist Techniques Naturally] trait activated, translating the intricate forging procedures into a multitude of profound insights, thereby enriching his personal forging acumen.

By the conclusion of the playback, he had assimilated all of Chongxiao's techniques. Building upon that foundation, Su Yuan identified weaknesses, bridged gaps, innovated upon established methods, conceived novel forging approaches, and pursued ultimate perfection.

The [Once Proved, Forever Proved] trait had been silently at work throughout. Every bit of progression he achieved was permanently embedded. As long as a method proved effective, it became indelibly etched by the [Once Proved, Forever Proved] trait.

This allowed Su Yuan to effortlessly discern erroneous fallacies from correct and viable techniques.

Though the [Once Proved, Forever Proved] trait appeared to have a low activation frequency after Su Yuan selected it, its true marvel lay in its continuous, silent contribution to Su Yuan's advancement!

Witnessing Chongxiao's forging process, the trait's effect was so immediate and potent that it compelled Su Yuan to re-examine its [Once Proved, Forever Proved] nature.

Once the demonstration concluded, Su Yuan closed his eyes, absorbing, comprehending, organizing, and synthesizing all the newfound wisdom, channeling it into practical application.

Master Chongxiao watched Su Yuan with fervent anticipation, awaiting his pronouncements.

Meanwhile, the other onlookers silently committed Master Chongxiao's forging process to memory for future contemplation. For Primary-Level Forging Masters, Chongxiao's method served as the ultimate standard, providing ample material for deep reflection.

This was, for many, the first time they had directly witnessed the full extent of Master Chongxiao's mastery.

Such an opportunity was exceedingly rare. Coincidentally, Su Yuan's recent forging techniques bore resemblance to Chongxiao's methods, and his abilities evidently surpassed Chongxiao's. This circumstance prompted Master Chongxiao to shed any reservations about revealing his shortcomings, driven by an intense desire for Su Yuan's guidance.

Many forging masters inwardly rejoiced, their gazes now fixed expectantly upon Su Yuan.

If they, too, could benefit from Su Yuan's insights and subsequently compare them with Master Chongxiao's demonstrated process, their gains would undoubtedly be immense.

After a brief period, Su Yuan opened his eyes and inclined his head toward Master Chongxiao. "I have discerned the core of your difficulty."

Master Chongxiao inquired eagerly, "And where does this issue lie?"

Su Yuan responded, shaking his head. "It's not a matter of 'where' the problem resides."

"Then...?" Master Chongxiao appeared bewildered.

"The issue is that *everywhere* presents a problem!" Su Yuan declared with unvarnished directness.

"That... that cannot possibly be true, can it?" Master Chongxiao seemed utterly flabbergasted.