<h4>Chapter 868: Chapter 865: The Victor’s Reward</h4>


    Looking at the frightful expression on Yun Yao’s face, everyone’s expressions changed, and an ominous feeling arose in their hearts.


    Because no one knew what was beneath the water.


    Moreover, in the Pool of Creation, it was impossible to use Soul Force to investigate whaty beneath the water.


    It was precisely this unknown regarding the mysterious entity that made them inexplicably tense.


    "Don’t make a sound, it seems like something is approaching!" Xu Wendong’s soul traversed through all, allowing him to clearly sense faint vibrationsing from underwater.


    The others also held their breaths.


    Ssh!


    Suddenly.


    Xu Wendong raised both hands, and upon closer inspection, he held two fish weighing about two jin each, one ck, one white, with no scales.


    The two fish struggled incessantly, seemingly wanting to escape Xu Wendong’s grasp, but it was in vain.


    "Yin and Yang Fish, these are Yin and Yang Fish!" Bai Jie eximed joyfully, amazed at Xu Wendong’s remarkable fortune in catching a pair of Yin and Yang Fish simultaneously.


    "There seem to be more underwater." Xu Wendong handed the two Yin and Yang Fish to Zhu Qing, instructing her to ce them in the White Jade Bowl.


    The White Jade Bowl, though notrge, was indeed a Magic Artifact, capable of confining the two Yin and Yang Fishpletely.


    Then, he dived boldly into the water, and after staying underwater for about three minutes, caught another pair of Yin and Yang Fish.


    The Yin and Yang Fish felt soft to the touch, as if they had no bones, and were devoid of any fishy odor.


    After handing over the Yin and Yang Fish to Zhu Qing, Xu Wendong dove into the water once again. This time, it took him over half an hour to sessfully catch another pair of Yin and Yang Fish.


    By this time, thepetition was nearing its end.


    Xu Wendong generously distributed a pair of Yin and Yang Fish to the Jade Maiden Pce, and when thepetition concluded, everyone’s figures instantly returned to the outside world.


    In the final assessment, the Elixir Sect obtained five Yin and Yang Fish.


    Another was caught by Lu Chenfeng.


    The Jade Maiden Pce acquired three, besides the pair given by Xu Wendong, Elder Ning Yin also caught one.


    The Sword Pavilion also caught three Yin and Yang Fish, two Yang and one Yin, ranking joint first with the Jade Maiden Pce.


    The Heaven Scripture Academy’s result was decent, securing one pair of Yin and Yang Fish, yet this achievement remained the lowest among the Four Great Sects.


    "Next, I dere, in this grandpetition, the Elixir Sect is awarded first ce, Jade Maiden Pce second, Sword Pavilion third, and these Three Great Sects have qualified to participate in the Nine Provinces Elite Tournament." Yuan Kui announced the final results.


    This oue exceeded his expectations, as the ranking among the Four Great Sects hadn’t changed in a very long time.


    But who would have thought the variables this time would be so immense?


    It was indeed interesting.


    The disciples of the Heaven Scripture Academy looked deted.


    In truth, their performance wasn’t poor this time, second only to the Sword Pavilion.


    Under normal circumstances, they would have certainly secured second ce.


    Yet because Xu Wendong appeared within the Elixir Sect, the final ranking changed.


    Though feeling rather disgruntled.


    They acknowledged Xu Wendong’s prowess.


    epting the Elixir Sect’s first ce wholeheartedly.


    Yuan Kui continued, "ording to the rules of past tournaments, disciples from the top three sects can enter the Imperial City Scripture Pavilion and select a spell!"


    Upon hearing this, Elixir Sect disciples were extremely excited, as no disciple of the Elixir Sect had entered the Scripture Pavilion before.


    Then everyone followed Yuan Kui to the Imperial City Scripture Pavilion.


    The Scripture Pavilion has nine levels.


    It appears grandly majestic, with intricately carved beams and painted eaves, significantly spectacr.


    Yuan Kui said, "Sword Pavilion disciples may enter the first three levels to select a spell that captivates them."


    "Jade Maiden Pce disciples can ess up to the sixth level."


    "Elixir Sect disciples can freely enter any level, but remember, each of you can only select one cultivation technique."


    "And you only have two hours to choose a cultivation technique."


    "After choosing, you can break the seal on the cultivation technique and learn its contents, but you must not teach the spell you learn to others!"


    "Yes!"


    Everyone responded simultaneously.


    Yuan Kui pinched the spell with one hand, unlocking the restriction enveloping the Scripture Pavilion.


    The next moment.


    Elders of the Elixir Sect, Jade Maiden Pce, and Sword Pavilion, leading their disciples, entered in quick session.


    "All head to the Ninth Level; the higher the level, the rarer the spells within." Wuming, filled with excitement, realized his youthful dream atst!


    In his youth, he harbored a dream, which was to enter the Ninth Level of the Scripture Pavilion, to learn the top-tier spells of Qingzhou, but unfortunately, this dream became mere aspiration.


    When he participated in his period’s grandpetition, despite his own decent strength, the teammates surrounding him were quite weak, resulting in the Elixir Sect not progressing further.


    The cultivation techniques in the Ninth Level were not many, around fifteen types in total.


    This is understandable.


    Given they are top-tier spells, there couldn’t be too many.


    "I currently grasp the Gravity Technique, True Phoenix Mantra; both these spells are offensive. This time I should choose a defensive spell preferably."


    The Gravity Technique may not be a powerful spell.


    But in Xu Wendong’s hands, it became a potent offensive spell.


    Thus, he needs a defensive spell.


    Regrettably.


    Among the dozen or so cultivation techniques, most are offensive spells.


    Not the cultivation technique he seeks.


    "Hmm?"


    Suddenly.


    Xu Wendong spotted an ancient text named Artifact Refining Technique, which detailed methods of refining artifacts; mastering this book could allow one to produce Magic Artifacts, even Spiritual Artifacts.


    This intrigued Xu Wendong, as his Soul Force immediately injected into it, breaking its seal, and subsequently a vast amount of artifact refining knowledge poured into his Sea of Consciousness.


    Seeing Xu Wendong select the Artifact Refining Technique, Wuming sighed helplessly, "Why did you choose this cultivation technique? Don’t you know how difficult refining artifacts is?"


    Xu Wendongughed and said, "If things aren’t challenging, is there meaning in doing them?"


    Wuming shook his head, "Though what you say makes sense, the difficulty of artifact refining far exceeds alchemy and formation."


    "Moreover, to be an Artifact Refiner, you must first be an Array Master. Only by integrating formations into weapons can their quality significantly improve."


    "Currently, you don’t understand formations, yet you rashly chose Artifact Refining Technique; you truly wasted a precious opportunity!"


    "Indeed, I don’t understand formations, but can’t we learn it?" Xu Wendong had a meaningful smile on his face, "As they say, stars don’t inquire about travelers; time doesn’t disappoint the diligent. With earnest study, I believe I will certainly make achievements; soon, I will be a renowned Artifact Refiner throughout the Nine Provinces!"


    If anyone else had uttered such words, Wuming would have sneered because, across the entire Nine Provinces, there currently isn’t a single Artifact Refiner.


    This indicates how significantly difficult bing an Artifact Refiner is.


    But hearing Xu Wendong say it, he was unsure how to refute.


    These words were spoken by someone with terrifying talent.


    In just thirteen months, he transformed from a mortal to a powerhouse equivalent to the Fourth Level of the Golden Core Stage.


    With such stunning talent, under the heavens, is there anything he cannot achieve?


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