After Bai Li finished studying "advanced artifact refining", she got up and headed to the Artifact Refining Room. In the Artifact Refining Room, various Artifact Refining Materials were neatly arranged on shelves, shimmering with a metallic luster, and a faint metallic scent filled the air. Bai Li walked to the artifact refining furnace, took a deep breath, and calmed her excited heart. She took out the Materials needed to refine a Heaven-Grade High Grade weapon one by one and placed them on the table next to the artifact refining furnace. These Materials were collected by her during this period, including the sharp claws of a Black Rock Bear, millennium cold iron, and some rare Ores and Spiritual Plants.
Bai Li's gaze fell on the Black Rock Bear's claws; they were pitch-black and shiny, emitting a faint chill, cold to the touch, hard, and incredibly sharp. Bai Li recalled the scene of her fierce battle with the Black Rock Bear and couldn't help but feel a sense of emotion. Holding the claws in her hand, she examined them carefully, and a bold idea suddenly struck her: to incorporate the Black Rock Bear's claws into the weapon.
"Xiao Mai, if I incorporate the Black Rock Bear's claws into the weapon, what effect will it have?" Bai Li asked system xiao mai in her mind.
The voice of system xiao mai immediately rang out in her mind: "The Black Rock Bear's claws inherently contain powerful strength and a sharp Aura. If incorporated into a weapon, they can significantly increase the weapon's sharpness and attack power, and grant the weapon the characteristics of the Black Rock Bear, such as: toughness, sharpness, and a certain armor-piercing effect."
After hearing system xiao mai's explanation, a flash of excitement crossed Bai Li's silver eyes. She felt that this idea was very feasible. She decided to try incorporating the Black Rock Bear's claws into the weapon.
Bai Li placed the Black Rock Bear's claws and other Artifact Refining Materials into the artifact refining furnace. Flames danced at her fingertips like dancing spirits, instantly igniting the earth fire at the bottom of the furnace. The artifact refining furnace hummed, the temperature inside soared, and the crimson flames reflected on Bai Li's serious little face. Various Materials gradually softened and melted under the high temperature, eventually turning into a multicolored liquid that rolled inside the artifact refining furnace like boiling lava.
Bai Li focused all her attention on controlling the temperature and intensity of the flames, sometimes increasing the fire and sometimes decreasing it, and constantly adding various auxiliary Materials. Her slender fingers nimbly changed hand seals, guiding the direction of the flames like an experienced Great Master of Artifact Refining, controlling everything inside the artifact refining furnace. The temperature in the Artifact Refining Room also rose with the operation of the artifact refining furnace, and the air was filled with a special scent of metal and herbs. Fine beads of sweat broke out on Bai Li's forehead, but she did not relax at all; her silver eyes stared intently at the artifact refining furnace, observing the changes in the Materials.
Time passed minute by minute, and the liquid in the artifact refining furnace gradually fused. Impurities were removed, and the essence was refined. The color gradually changed from multicolored to a uniform black, emitting a faint black mist. A few hours later, the liquid in the artifact refining furnace began to solidify and take shape, and a pitch-black long sword emitting a ghostly cold light appeared in the artifact refining furnace.
The earth fire burned fiercely, casting a red glow on the artifact refining furnace. Bai Li focused her expression on controlling the temperature of the flames, her slender fingers constantly changing hand seals to guide the direction of the fire. Inside the artifact refining furnace, the Black Rock Bear's claws and other Artifact Refining Materials had completely melted, fusing into a mass of black liquid. Under the scorching of the fierce earth fire, it rolled and boiled like lava, emitting a blazing Aura. Time passed minute by minute, and fine beads of sweat broke out on Bai Li's forehead, but she did not relax at all. Her silver eyes stared intently at the artifact refining furnace, observing the changes in the Materials, and her small hands tightly held the hand seals, controlling the temperature and intensity of the flames, not daring to make the slightest mistake.
After an unknown amount of time, the black liquid in the artifact refining furnace began to solidify, and a pitch-black long sword slowly took shape. Seeing this, Bai Li was delighted. She increased the output of spiritual energy, controlling the temperature of the flames to make the sword body more solid. Over time, the sword body gradually cooled, and the black light also gradually withdrew. Finally, a pitch-black long sword faintly emitting a ghostly cold light appeared in the artifact refining furnace.
Bai Li removed the fire and carefully took the refined long sword out of the artifact refining furnace. The sword body was pitch-black, faintly emitting a ghostly cold light, and the blade was incredibly sharp, as if it could easily cut through steel. At the hilt, a black obsidian was embedded, emitting faint Spiritual Qi fluctuations, complementing the sword body and adding a touch of mystery and nobility. Bai Li swung the long sword a few times and felt very satisfied. The quality of this long sword was much higher than the Magical Artifacts she had refined before, reaching the level of Earth-Grade first rank. Moreover, because the Black Rock Bear's claws were incorporated, the sword body was tougher and sharper, with an added armor-piercing effect, making it a rare Sharp Weapon.
"I'll call you 'black obsidian' then," Bai Li said softly, looking at the long sword in her hand. She was very satisfied with this sword; not only was its appearance exquisite, but its power was also formidable. It was the best weapon she had refined so far. She put the black obsidian sword into her Storage Pouch, planning to find an opportunity to give it to Lin Yaoyao to enhance her combat power.
Just then, the voice of system xiao mai rang out at the right time: "Ding! Congratulations to the host for completing the Artifact Refining task. You have obtained one Earth-Grade weapon crafting book, danyang manual, and 1 attribute point."
Hearing the System prompt, a joyful smile appeared on Bai Li's face. She opened the System panel to check the newly obtained rewards. The Earth-Grade weapon crafting book, danyang manual, would allow her to learn more advanced artifact refining techniques and refine more powerful weapons, while the 1 attribute point could further enhance her strength.
"Xiao Mai, where should I add this 1 attribute point?" Bai Li asked system xiao mai in her mind, hoping to get some advice.
"It is suggested that the host add the 1 attribute point to strength," system xiao mai analyzed. "The host's Defense and Speed are already sufficient to handle current battles, and an increase in strength can enhance the host's attack power, allowing the host to be more at ease in combat."
Bai Li nodded, feeling that what system xiao mai said made a lot of sense, so she added the 1 attribute point entirely to strength. She closed the System panel and felt the increase in strength within her body, her heart filled with joy.
Bai Li returned to the dormitory, where Lin Yaoyao and Shen Mo were practicing their Cultivation. Bai Li walked to Lin Yaoyao's side and took out the black obsidian sword from her Storage Pouch. The sword body was pitch-black, reflecting a ghostly cold light in the sunlight. A black obsidian was embedded at the hilt, emitting faint Spiritual Qi fluctuations, adding a touch of mystery and nobility.
"Sister Yaoyao, I have a gift for you." Bai Li handed the black obsidian sword to Lin Yaoyao, her silver eyes filled with anticipation.
Lin Yaoyao stopped her Cultivation and took the black obsidian sword Bai Li handed over. It felt slightly cool, and the sword body emitted a faint chill. She carefully examined the long sword in her hand; the sword body was pitch-black, reflecting a ghostly cold light in the sunlight. A black obsidian was embedded at the hilt, emitting faint Spiritual Qi fluctuations, adding a touch of mystery and nobility. "What a beautiful sword!" Lin Yaoyao praised. She could feel the powerful energy contained within the sword body; this was definitely not an ordinary weapon.
"Do you like it?" Bai Li asked expectantly, blinking her silver eyes.
"I love it!" Lin Yaoyao stroked the sword body, unable to put it down, her eyes filled with surprise. "Did you refine this sword?" Her tone carried a hint of disbelief. Although she had witnessed Bai Li's talent for Alchemy, she hadn't expected her talent for Artifact Refining to be so astonishing as well.
Lin Yaoyao looked at Bai Li in surprise, her eyes full of disbelief and admiration. Bai Li nodded affirmatively, her eyes curving like a little fox seeking credit: "Mm-hmm! I refined it using the Black Rock Bear's claws and millennium cold iron. It's a Heaven-Grade High Grade weapon!" She puffed out her chest with a bit of pride.
The sunlight in the dormitory spilled through the window lattice, shining on Bai Li's fair face and making her silver eyes even brighter, like stars twinkling in the night sky. Looking at Bai Li's lively and cute appearance, a warm current welled up in Lin Yaoyao's heart. She reached out and patted Bai Li's head, saying softly, "Bai Li, you are so good to me. Thank you so much." Her tone was full of gratitude and emotion. Bai Li was always silently doing things for her, and she cherished this friendship deeply.
Hearing Lin Yaoyao's praise, Bai Li smiled shyly, her little face turning slightly red. "It's nothing, Sister Yaoyao. I'm just glad you like it."
Lin Yaoyao brandished the black obsidian sword several times, unable to put it down. The blade was light yet carried a powerful force; with every swing, the faint sound of wind and thunder echoed. Powerful Sword Qi overflowed, carving black trails in the air like fierce bolts of black lightning. Feeling the power of the black obsidian sword, her heart was filled with pleasant surprise. This sword was far superior to her previous one; with it, her combat strength would increase significantly.
"This black obsidian sword is better than many of the swords I've used before." Lin Yaoyao placed the black obsidian sword into her Storage Pouch, her joy plain to see. She decided to find a place to practice her new sword techniques and experience the power of the black obsidian sword. "Bai Li, Shen Mo, I'm going to the training grounds to practice my swordplay. Do you want to come along?" Lin Yaoyao turned to Bai Li and Shen Mo, inviting them to join her.
Bai Li shook her head. "Sister Yaoyao, I have things to do, so I'll head back to the Artifact Refining Room first." She thought of the Weapon Crafting Manual rewarded by the System and couldn't wait to study it. An excited glint flashed in Bai Li's silver eyes, and her two fox tails swayed gently behind her, as if urging her to hurry to the Artifact Refining Room. Her recent studies and practice had sparked a deep interest in Artifact Refining; she yearned to forge more and more powerful weapons to enhance the strength of herself and her companions.
Shen Mo also politely declined Lin Yaoyao's invitation. "I plan to continue refining Medicinal Pills and strive for an early Breakthrough to the next Realm." As Shen Mo spoke, she picked up the Storage Pouch containing the Black Rock Bear Materials and stood up to walk toward the Pill Refining Room. She understood that only by constantly raising her Cultivation Base could she better protect Lin Yaoyao and Bai Li and establish a foothold in this dangerous Cultivation World.
"Alright then, you two be careful." Lin Yaoyao nodded without forcing the issue. She knew that Bai Li and Shen Mo both had their own tasks, and their cultivation schedules were tight; she couldn't delay their time.
Lin Yaoyao turned and left the dormitory for the academy's training grounds. After watching Lin Yaoyao leave, Bai Li also turned back to her room and took out that Earth-Grade Weapon Crafting Manual—Danyang—from the System space.
Returning to her room, Bai Li impatiently flipped open the Earth-Grade Weapon Crafting Manual, 'Danyang'. Her long, fair fingers lightly brushed over the pages, making a faint rustling sound. The room was quiet, with only the sunlight streaming through the window, casting mottled shadows on the floor. Bai Li leafed through the manual, her silver eyes shining with a thirst for knowledge, her expression so focused it was as if everything in the outside world had nothing to do with her.
As she turned the pages, Bai Li discovered that the book recorded the refining method for an Earth-Grade weapon called the 'sun radiance fan'. This fan was massive; when fully unfurled, it could even blot out the sun and sky with its majestic Aura. The book detailed the refining methods and techniques for the sun radiance fan, as well as the formidable power it possessed. The sun radiance fan could be used not only to attack enemies but also for Defense and auxiliary cultivation—it was a powerful weapon for both offense and Defense. However, its refining difficulty was also extremely high, requiring many rare Materials and the superb skills of an Artifact Refiner. Bai Li's two fox tails swayed gently, her eyes full of excitement and anticipation. She was deeply interested in refining this sun radiance fan and felt a strong desire for the challenge. She carefully studied the contents of the 'Danyang' page by page, committing every step and detail to memory, fearing she might miss any crucial information.
Time passed minute by minute, and the sky outside gradually darkened. As the sun set, the afterglow spilled into the room, dyeing it a golden yellow. Bai Li finally finished studying all the contents of the 'Danyang'. She closed the book and let out a long sigh of relief, a satisfied smile appearing on her face. Having memorized the contents of the 'Danyang', she put it into her Storage Pouch and got up to leave the room. She decided to head to the Artifact Refining Room, preparing to refine the danyang sword and the sun radiance fan for Lin Yaoyao.
Bai Li arrived at the Artifact Refining Room, which was still a scene of bustling activity. Many students were busy in front of their artifact refining furnaces—some melting Materials, some forging weapons, and some inscribing runes. Everyone was focused and meticulous. In the Artifact Refining Room, the clanging of hammers and the humming of the furnaces intertwined to form a unique symphony. Bai Li walked to an empty artifact refining furnace, took a deep breath to calm her excitement, and began preparing the Materials for refining the danyang sword.
Bai Li took out the Materials needed for the danyang sword from her Storage Pouch: a piece of millennium mysterious iron emitting a cold metallic luster and feeling heavy in hand; four Golden-Winged Eagle feathers, glittering with gold and feeling light and soft; a hundred Nine-Tailed Fox hairs, snowy white like silk and soft to the touch; a Seven-Color Mushroom, emitting a heptachromatic glow as brilliant as a rainbow; and two pieces of thunder-struck wood with charred surfaces, emitting a faint Aura of lightning. Looking at these Materials, a doubt suddenly rose in Bai Li's heart: these Materials seemed a bit too coincidental. The Golden-Winged Eagle feathers and the Seven-Color Mushroom were both things they had obtained by chance in the Monster Beast Forest, and as for the Nine-Tailed Fox hair... she looked at her own tails. These Materials seemed as if they had been specifically prepared for refining the danyang sword.
Looking at these Materials, the more Bai Li thought about it, the more suspicious it felt. A hint of doubt flashed in her silver eyes, and her two fox tails swayed gently behind her as if they were also contemplating something. "Xiao Mai, tell me, did you arrange this?" Bai Li called out to system xiao mai in her mind. She felt the appearance of these Materials was too coincidental, forcing her to suspect the System was manipulating everything behind the scenes.
The voice of system xiao mai rang in her head with a hint of teasing: "How could the host think that? This is definitely a coincidence." It paused, then added, "host, uh... I'm out of battery, going to charge now." With that, system xiao mai's voice vanished.
Hearing system xiao mai's perfunctory answer, Bai Li became even more certain of her guess. A flash of helplessness appeared in her silver eyes; it seemed the System had no intention of telling her the truth. The doubts in Bai Li's heart were growing: the previous Legacy, and the Mastery of Artifact Refining rewarded by the academy mission—were they all arranged by the System? The various coincidences of the Monster Beast Forest trip, the perfectly timed missions, the perfectly matching Materials... was the System manipulating everything? She gently shook her head, temporarily suppressing these doubts. Thinking about them now was useless; the priority was refining the sun radiance fan. Enhancing her own strength was the most important thing.
Bai Li placed the refining Materials into the artifact refining furnace in the order and proportions recorded in the 'Danyang'. Then, she sat cross-legged before the furnace, her hands forming seals as she circulated her Spiritual Qi to control the earth fire, beginning the refinement of the danyang sword. The earth fire blazed, and the temperature inside the furnace gradually rose. Under the high temperature, the various Materials began to melt and Fusion, making crackling sounds. Bai Li focused entirely on controlling the temperature of the earth fire, her silver eyes fixed on the furnace to observe the changes in the Materials. Her small hands constantly shifted through hand seals to manipulate the intensity of the fire, not daring to relax for a moment.
Time passed, and the Materials inside the furnace gradually merged into a mass of liquid. The liquid emitted a five-colored glow, churning inside the furnace like boiling lava. Bai Li continued to control the earth fire, slowly injecting her own Spiritual Qi into the furnace to temper the Materials, removing Impurities and extracting the essence. Artifact Refining was a task that consumed a great deal of time and energy, requiring an Artifact Refiner to have immense patience and perseverance, as well as precise control over heat and timing.
As time went on, the liquid inside the furnace gradually solidified, and the prototype of a sword slowly appeared. Seeing this, Bai Li was delighted. She increased her Spiritual Qi output and controlled the fire's temperature to make the blade more solid. Several hours later, the earth fire died out and the furnace cooled down. Bai Li carefully opened the furnace, and a meter-long long-handled fan appeared before her eyes like a rare treasure. The fan handle was meticulously crafted from thunder-struck wood and mysterious iron, looking like two dragons entwined, emitting a mysterious and alluring faint purple light. The fan surface was woven from silk-like fox hair, white as snow like a crystalline snowflake, with nine brilliant colors occasionally appearing in alternation like a rainbow. The two golden edges of the fan were like two dazzling galaxies, inlaid with Golden-Winged Eagle feathers, shining brightly. And the yellow fox in the center of the fan was like a brilliant pearl set into this