Steady Cultivation: Starting With the Perk “Work Hard, Rest Hard” Chapter 605: Su Yuan's Guidance

Hearing this, Su Yuan intently focused his mind, and a spectral image of spacetime materialized from thin air before the assembled crowd.

The central figure displayed within this image was none other than Master Chongxiao, actively engaged in the process of forging a twenty-fifth-tier treasure.

This entire scene was a direct simulation conjured by Su Yuan himself.

Master Chongxiao observed his own mirrored self with keen focus. The instant he witnessed the initial phase of the refining process depicted, his expression underwent a drastic shift, for that opening move had been notably altered!

His technique for artifact refinement was a method he had personally devised, comprising a staggering total of eighteen thousand hand seals. The very first seal, his traditional opening move, served as a fundamental starting convention he had always taken for granted.

However, the portrayal of himself in the image commenced with the ten-thousandth hand seal. This particular technique was designated for imprinting Chaos Dao Patterns, a step typically executed *after* the raw materials had been thoroughly melted and condensed. How could such a procedure possibly be applied at the very outset?

Astonishingly, to Chongxiao's immense surprise, when this unconventional method was implemented, it indeed only succeeded in impressing faint Chaos Dao Patterns onto all the constituent materials destined for refinement. Furthermore, as the subsequent stages of melting and further refining progressed, these nascent Chaos Dao Patterns were swiftly obliterated and re-melted!

In that precise moment, Chongxiao's mind was struck with a clarity akin to a thunderous revelation!

He suddenly comprehended the profound ingenuity embedded within the altered sequence.

The subsequent refining steps mirrored his own process almost to the letter, yet every observer could plainly discern that each procedural step had undergone subtle modifications. Each individual alteration was minor, but when accumulated, they resulted in a monumental disparity!

These cumulative differences, manifested at the conclusion, created a chasm as vast as the heavens and the earth.

Every single person present watched the entire simulated process with unwavering attention, diligently recording every second, fearful of overlooking even the slightest detail. All of them committed these intricate refining nuances to memory, with the understanding that even if comprehension eluded them presently, they could dedicate time to study and decipher them at a later juncture.

Even Master Youhe did not allow a single detail to escape his notice. While he had indeed secretly advanced to the thirtieth tier, the simulated refining process presented by Su Yuan offered an immense wealth of newly acquired knowledge. He felt that his own breakthrough to the thirtieth tier was perhaps a mere stroke of luck; numerous crucial details remained beyond his grasp, making it impossible for him to claim true mastery.

Among everyone gathered, Chongxiao stood to gain the most. This revised methodology was fundamentally based upon his own original framework. Virtually every re-envisioned detail resonated deeply with his innate understanding, and countless flashes of insight surged through his mind, triggering a monumental enhancement in his grasp of his own refining techniques.

As the simulated process reached its culmination, a twenty-fifth-tier Chaos Dominator Artifact of unparalleled quality was flawlessly brought into existence!

Despite this being merely a simulated sequence, an ethereal creation conjured by Su Yuan's imagination, every attendee recognized that this outcome could, in all practical respects, be perfectly replicated in the physical realm!

Upon the conclusion of the simulated memory, Chongxiao gently closed his eyes, immersing himself in deep contemplation, his mind alight with an infinite constellation of inspirational sparks.

After a significant interval, he opened his eyes, only to find the gaze of everyone present fixed upon him.

He drew a deep breath, then respectfully rose. Proceeding towards Su Yuan, he executed a perfect disciple's bow. "Chongxiao expresses his deepest gratitude to Master Seven Stars for your invaluable guidance. Master, should you require anything in the future, please do not hesitate to issue your command! Chongxiao pledges to spare no effort in rendering assistance! I would not falter even if faced with ten thousand deaths!"

Su Yuan offered a warm smile. "Haha, Fellow Daoist Chongxiao, your sentiments are most kind. This demonstration was my public offering, a freely given lesson. That you were able to seize this opportunity is a testament to your own initiative. You were the very first to step forward and boldly display your complete refining process with complete transparency. Such magnanimity is truly something I deeply admire!"

His words implicitly positioned Chongxiao as a junior figure.

Chongxiao, however, did not perceive any sense of diminished standing. On the contrary, his reverence towards Su Yuan intensified further.

From Chongxiao's perspective, Su Yuan's mastery of artifact refining undoubtedly placed him at the apex of high-level Artifact Refining Masters, possibly even at the very pinnacle of that esteemed rank. This extraordinary capacity to transmute the ordinary into the exceptional was simply beyond the capabilities of a typical high-level Artifact Refining Master.

Had Master Youhe been privy to Chongxiao's inner thoughts, he would have wholeheartedly concurred. He himself felt that his own artifact refining prowess paled considerably in comparison to Su Yuan's demonstrated skill. Originally, he had intended to announce his departure for a strategically vital city on the Second Frontline following the conclusion of the current banquet.

However, he promptly revised his decision. He concluded that relocating to the Second Frontline was a less advantageous prospect than remaining within Black Flame City to cultivate a connection with Su Yuan. It was possible he could glean even greater wisdom and insight from Su Yuan while remaining here!

Chongxiao then voiced his request, "I have gained immensely from this experience just now. I desire to immediately commence refining a Dominator Artifact right here. Should any errors arise, would Master Seven Stars kindly offer me corrections?"

"Granted!" Su Yuan readily agreed.

Without any hesitation, Chongxiao promptly erected a colossal Chaos furnace within the designated area, commencing the on-the-spot forging of a Chaos Dominator Artifact.

This time, having internalized the profound insights gleaned from Su Yuan's simulation, Chongxiao initiated his process right from the ten-thousandth hand seal, starting anew.

Each incantation of the hand seals precisely struck the raw materials, imbuing them with a delicate layer of Chaos Dao Patterns. These patterns served to harmoniously unify all components into a singular, cohesive aura field, which would prove extraordinarily effective during the subsequent melting phase.

Following this, Chongxiao meticulously replicated every single action from Su Yuan's simulated refinement. Because the entire process was modeled after his own proven methods, mastering it posed no significant challenge.

Su Yuan occasionally offered minor suggestions for fine-tuning, but these were merely incremental adjustments. Chongxiao's innate comprehension was truly remarkable; he absorbed virtually every nuance!

Su Yuan silently acknowledged Chongxiao's capabilities, recognizing that his artifact refining skills were not inherently weak. What he truly lacked was a proper ancestral lineage and the tutelage of a master with a superior perspective. With the right guidance in circumstances such as these, once Chongxiao ascended to the Second Frontline, his inherent artifact refining prowess would undoubtedly see a substantial surge.

A subtle realization dawned upon Su Yuan: the Third Frontline existed as a training ground for the younger generation, utilizing minimal resources to fortify their foundational strength, thereby enabling them to accumulate power for a significant breakthrough upon their eventual arrival at the Second Frontline.

Nevertheless, Su Yuan remained largely unimpressed by this strategic approach. He viewed it as a cultivation method born out of necessity rather than a primary directive. The Alliance's resources were, after all, finite, and the Third Frontline was not designated as the principal hub for intensive cultivation.

A fleeting sigh escaped Su Yuan's lips.

Under the potent influence of time acceleration, Chongxiao's movements were exceptionally swift. Having already achieved a thorough familiarity with the refinement of this specific Chaos Dominator Artifact, he could maintain his pace with ease, even under a staggering million-fold temporal acceleration. Were he attempting to refine other Chaos Dominator Artifacts, Chongxiao would certainly not dare to employ such an extreme time flow rate.

In what equated to merely one year in the outside world, Chongxiao completed the final, critical step.

A pristine, brand-new Chaos Dominator Artifact materialized before the assembled onlookers.

Furthermore, the innate pressure radiating from this newly forged artifact rivaled that of the Fourteen-Layer Soul-Severing Spear Su Yuan had previously refined. The distinctive, formidable aura characteristic of peerless-grade Dominator Artifacts was undeniably evident!

"Hiss, Young Master Chongxiao has actually succeeded in forging a peerless-grade Dominator Artifact!"

"Absolutely astounding! Truly magnificent! With this achievement, Young Master Chongxiao is destined for even greater heights!"

"The most astonishing aspect is still Master Seven Stars. The fact that Young Master Chongxiao has improved so dramatically with just a sliver of his guidance is simply beyond belief."

"One wonders if Master Seven Stars would be willing to mentor others in a similar fashion."

As Su Yuan absorbed the unspoken thoughts circulating among the crowd, the corners of his mouth lifted slightly. This event had undoubtedly cemented his reputation throughout Black Flame City, making his name known to all!