Remould the Glory of Sword Art

Danger!

Ao Ying’s heart suddenly tightened.

The aura emanating from this woman was extremely powerful.

If I’m not mistaken... this must be the chief disciple under Master Ni Yu, Venerable Qing Ming.

"This is my senior sister, Venerable Qing Ming."

Huo Gu smiled and said, "Senior Sister, this is the ’Brother Lu’ I mentioned."

"So, you are Lu Buzhen?"

Venerable Qing Ming lifted her head, looking towards Xie Xuanyi.

The young Great Demon appeared quite unremarkable, his Dao Realm aura barely seemed to have broken through to the Yin God level.

This Demon Country is vast, yet there are not many Yin God Venerables. A character like "Lu Buzhen" — I’ve never heard of him before.

"I am unworthy and not worth mentioning."

Xie Xuanyi hurriedly complimented, "I’ve long admired the great name of Venerable Qing Ming, and today I finally have the honor to meet you."

"Hmm."

Venerable Qing Ming responded faintly, not noticing anything peculiar.

She looked at Ao Ying, frowning slightly.

This Lu Buzhen seems to pose no issue.

Yet, the maid pushing the wheelchair behind him made her feel a bit odd!

Could it be an illusion?

For just a fleeting moment, she sensed an aura akin to her own dragon bloodline coming from the maid!

What a joke.

She herself possesses the noble "Dragon Descendants" bloodline!

Could it be... this maid has Dragon Blood?

Venerable Qing Ming shook her head, pondered briefly, and dismissed this absurd idea.

She merely gave a nod of acknowledgement.

Venerable Qing Ming then shifted her gaze away, no longer paying attention to the two of them.

"Brother Dao, please forgive me... my senior sister has always been like this."

Huo Gu approached Xie Xuanyi, explaining via sound transmission: "She may seem aloof, but she has a very good nature inside..."

"It’s nothing."

Xie Xuanyi smiled, waving his hand dismissively.

He looked towards Qing Ming, in front of whom floated a tiny iron furnace with flames swirling inside, crackling.

Disciple of Master Ni Yu are all skilled in Artifact Refining Technique.

Clearly, Venerable Qing Ming was tempering a treasure.

"Our Nishang Cave Heaven specializes in artifact refining."

Huo Gu also noticed Xie Xuanyi’s gaze and said with a smile: "This time, we must offer a treasure to the Holy Emperor on his birthday... and the presentation is just a few days away."

"Can a complete treasure be crafted within these few days?"

Xie Xuanyi didn’t know much about artifact refining.

But he knew that tempering a treasure was no easy task.

Legendary "Supreme Treasures" are mostly nurtured by the heavens and the earth. Artificial tempering takes years, if not decades.

Indeed.

The skill levels of Huo Gu and Qing Ming are far from sufficient to refine a "Supreme Treasure."

But for presenting a gift to the Holy Emperor, a few days’ work seems vastly insufficient.

"A complete treasure?"

Huo Gu paused for a moment, then explained with a smile: "Brother Dao, you jest. Three or five days are nowhere near enough to craft a treasure, even if you gave me a year, I probably couldn’t complete one..."

"Then this?"

Xie Xuanyi squinted his eyes, somewhat puzzled.

"Forging a treasure involves extremely intricate steps."

Huo Gu patiently explained: "The higher the grade of the treasure, the more complex the forging process, and the more materials required... My senior sister and I plan to offer refined ’refining materials’ as gifts."

"I see."

Xie Xuanyi suddenly understood.

Yes.

With such a sudden birthday banquet, there’s no time to forge treasure.

It’s better to gift materials than treasure...

Even if we take a step back.

The Holy Emperor wouldn’t value treasuries crafted by Yin God Venerables.

"Netherworld Third Young Master wants ’Meteorite Iron’ and ’Heavenly Gang Divine Sand.’

Huo Gu lowered his voice, speaking quietly: "I heard from my senior sister that sixty years ago, the Holy Emperor held a similar birthday banquet... he has long stood firmly atop the demon kingdom, and wouldn’t be impressed by our offerings. The so-called gift-giving is nothing more than a gesture."

"A gesture?"

Ao Ying was startled for a moment, then immediately understood what ’gesture’ meant.

Netherworld Third Young Master, as the son of Nether Sea Venerable, holds an exceptional position.

Seizing the opportunity of the birthday banquet to collect some precious refining materials...

This method of wealth accumulation she had not yet encountered.

"Is it appropriate to directly name them?"

Xie Xuanyi chuckled lightly.

After all, it is the Holy Emperor’s birthday...

"It makes no difference, it’s all the same."

Huo Gu snorted, laughing: "This gift-giving is managed by Netherworld Third Young Master. The grand gifts from notable figures he wouldn’t dare touch, and the gifts from nobodies he doesn’t care for. Our Venerables’ gifts just follow his preferences."

Five-Colored Ridge specializes in refining, so Netherworld Third Young Master demands ’Meteorite Iron’ and ’Heavenly Gang Divine Sand.’

During the conversation.

Suddenly, footsteps sounded from the third floor.

"Everyone, I apologize."

"I am a bit late."

It was a half past the hour of the rooster, and Netherworld Third Young Master finally made his delayed appearance.

The third floor was only half occupied, all invitees of extraordinary status, but those truly in good relations with Netherworld Third Young Master, those Venerables, only revealed themselves now. They had just come from another tavern after a big drink, arriving at Xuanchen Pavilion, looking far from satisfied.

Accompanied by a series of rhythmic thuds.

Seven or eight Great Demons ascended to the third floor.

And "Netherworld Third" stood right in the middle, surrounded by others, with a face full of smiles.

"It’s indeed him."

Xie Xuanyi remained calm.

This "Netherworld Third Young Master," flanked by a group of Great Demons, was just recently seen appearing at the Ruins as a young aristocrat.

Although it was but a glance.

Xie Xuanyi had quite an impression of Netherworld Third...

This guy was quite cautious, very careful with his life, and would immediately flee when the situation turned unfavorable.

"What a grand occasion..."

Ao Ying squinted her eyes, secretly surprised.

Netherworld Third Young Master, surrounded by seven or eight Yin God Venerables!

What does this mean?

Excluding top demon country sacred lands like Heavenly Phoenix Palace and Great Ape Mountain, a typical sacred place might altogether have only ten Yin Gods...

Even if you add those who ascended using elixirs as Fake Venerables, at most there would only be a dozen or so.

This banquet at Xuanchen Pavilion alone had a dozen or more Yin God Great Cultivators!

Netherworld Third Young Master is truly a "rainmaker," able to summon such a gathering casually for a banquet.

With a whoosh.

All at once.

The Great Demons of Xuanchen Pavilion stood up in unison, welcoming this "only son" of the Nether Sea Venerable.

"Ladies and gentlemen, you are all old friends. Please, have a seat, have a seat..."

Netherworld Third Young Master nodded with a smile, indicating everyone to sit.

Then immediately.

"No..."

"That’s not right..."

Netherworld Third suddenly changed his tone.

His gaze lingered on Xie Xuanyi.

He had drunk quite a bit and now, drunk with delight, said with a smile: "I almost forgot, tonight we have a new friend. Yuan Huo, come introduce your good junior brother to everyone..."

Saying this.

He patted heavily on the shoulder of the person next to him.

"..."

This was a young Great Demon in a red robe, with sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes, quite handsome, though with a cold gleam in his gaze.

Venerable Yuan Huo, renowned in the Demon Country.

For a moment.

The third floor of Xuanchen Pavilion became exceedingly quiet.

Many eyes turned towards Xie Xuanyi.

All the Great Demons were curious.

When did Venerable Yuan Huo have such an "unknown" junior brother?