Dragon God Supreme
Chapter 1197: Tremors in the Ling Realm

Chapter 1197: Chapter 1197: Tremors in the Ling Realm

Moon God Palace.

"Greetings, Emperor Ling!"

As soon as Chi Qingshan returned to the Moon God Palace, Emperor Ling appeared in a flash after receiving the news.

Chi Qingshan immediately knelt respectfully to welcome him.

"Explain in detail about this Divine Grade Artifact Refiner," Emperor Ling said coldly as he walked into the grand hall.

"Reporting to Emperor Ling, during the Artifact Refining Competition, Feng Wuchen’s soul power reached the Celestial Immortal Grade level. However, in the finals, he demonstrated the legendary Thought-Forming Instrumentation. Bai Hun and the others are certain that this is a skill achievable only by a Divine Grade Artifact Refiner. Yet Feng Wuchen is merely at the Heavenly Grade refining level," Chi Qingshan said respectfully.

"Heavenly Grade level? Celestial Immortal Grade soul power? And he can still achieve Thought-Forming Instrumentation?" Emperor Ling furrowed his brows, his heart quietly in shock.

Though Emperor Ling was not an Artifact Refiner himself, he was well-acquainted with the four major disciplines. Feng Wuchen’s situation left him utterly perplexed.

"Bai Hun and those old fogeys were stunned. They actually kneeled and paid respects to Feng Ying in front of everyone. Bai Hun’s status in Tiandu is unparalleled; it’s inconceivable for him to kneel to someone casually. Subordinate believes this matter to be true," Chi Qingshan said solemnly.

Emperor Ling furrowed his brows and said, "Breaking through to Divine Grade Artifact Refiner is no trivial feat! Throughout all of Heavenly Realm’s history, only two have ever reached this level, and neither comprehended the divine skill Thought-Forming Instrumentation. Feng Ying is but a mere junior; it’s inconceivable."

The rarity of two Divine Grade Artifact Refiners in Heavenly Realm’s history alone highlighted the immense difficulty of achieving such a level.

"Could it be that Feng Wuchen used some trick to deceive them?" Chi Qingshan speculated.

"Whether or not Feng Ying used tricks is unknown to Us, but he is categorically not a Divine Grade Artifact Refiner," Emperor Ling declared confidently.

Chi Qingshan nodded slightly and said, "Yet Bai Hun and the others believe wholeheartedly in his abilities. I fear it will be hard to act against Feng Wuchen now; they are bound to interfere."

"Hmph! A mere Artificer Guild is nothing. If they seek death, let it be their problem," Emperor Ling said coldly, showing no regard for the Artificer Guild.

"Subordinate will continue to keep Feng Wuchen under surveillance. If an opportunity arises, he shall be eliminated promptly," Chi Qingshan said respectfully.

"Capture Feng Ying alive. That is Mr. Guigu’s directive," Emperor Ling replied.

"Understood!" Chi Qingshan then added, "There’s one more matter."

"What matter?" Emperor Ling asked, turning his gaze to Chi Qingshan.

"During the refinement of a Heavenly Grade Immortal Artifact, Feng Wuchen summoned a black flame with a terrifying aura, along with an icy bone-chilling cold. Subordinate has no knowledge of such flames," Chi Qingshan said.

"Black flame?" Emperor Ling was momentarily stunned and then questioned in confusion, "A flame that’s black? With icy coldness? Unheard of."

"Even Bai Hun and the others seem unaware of its origins, though it bears an ancient aura," Chi Qingshan said.

"Ancient aura?" Emperor Ling furrowed his brows deeply and said, "Perhaps Mr. Guigu knows."

...

The Artifact Refining Competition ended, and the news swept across Tiandu like wildfire.

The major powers of Tiandu were utterly astounded.

"The renowned assassin of Tianying Pavilion, Feng Ying, turns out to be an Artifact Refiner! Not a single refiner in the competition could rival him!"

"Divine Grade Artifact Refiner? Heavens, isn’t that a legendary level?"

"Thought-Forming Instrumentation? What kind of divine skill is that? Could Feng Ying truly be this fearsome?"

"Impossible! Feng Ying, so young, has already reached Divine Grade Artifact Refiner? Even Bai Hun, a senior, has only reached the Celestial Immortal Grade level."

"But Bai Hun and the others personally confirmed it and even knelt to Feng Wuchen. How could such a thing be false? Consider Bai Hun’s status—he would never bow to just anyone!"

Wherever the news spread, cultivators were left in shock and fear. None dared to believe that Feng Wuchen was an incredibly powerful Divine Grade Artifact Refiner.

The news spread wildly, reaching Spirit Capital in under an hour.

The existence of a Divine Grade Artifact Refiner similarly sent shockwaves across Spirit Capital’s countless cultivators.

Upon receiving the news, assassins of Tianying Pavilion, including Tianming and Chasing Moon, were completely stunned.

"A Divine Grade Artifact Refiner? Are you joking?" Chasing Moon said in disbelief, only now realizing Feng Wuchen had gone to the Artifact Refining Competition when passing through Qiankun Palace.

"Could there be a mistake? How could Feng Ying possibly be a Divine Grade Artifact Refiner? Bai Hun has spent his entire life training and has still not surpassed that level. How could Feng Ying achieve it? Moreover, isn’t Feng Ying an Inscription Master?" Bright Moon’s expression was one of utter incomprehension and denial.

"Lord Heavenly Monarch, is this information reliable?" an assassin hurriedly asked.

The numerous elite assassins of Tianying Pavilion gathered in the main hall, evidently having heard the news.

Qing Liu shook his head slightly and said, "I cannot confirm either. However, the information indeed came from the Artificer Guild. Also, Bai Hun and the others personally witnessed Feng Wuchen execute Thought-Forming Instrumentation and successfully refine an Immortal Artifact. It shouldn’t be false."

"Is Feng Ying a monster? A Divine Grade Artifact Refiner! This is..." Chasing Moon still couldn’t believe it.

"A legendary Divine Grade Artifact Refiner!" The assassins stood frozen, utterly dumbstruck.

Bright Moon stared blankly and said, "This doesn’t make sense. Lord Heavenly Monarch said Feng Ying was a Heavenly Grade Artifact Refiner, right? How could he suddenly become Divine Grade? And wasn’t the soul power test on the Soul Monument only at the Celestial Immortal Grade level?"

"The Pavilion Master would know better. Only the Pavilion Master truly understands Feng Ying; we Heavenly Monarchs merely oversee Tianying Pavilion’s missions," Qing Liu said casually. "If Feng Ying really is a Divine Grade Artifact Refiner, that would be astonishing. You all could seek him out to refine Immortal Artifacts, improving your combat capabilities."

"Whoosh!"

Just as Qing Liu finished speaking, a figure suddenly appeared in a flash.

"Greetings, Lord Tianming." Qing Liu and the others’ expressions instantly changed as they quickly knelt respectfully.

"Qing Liu, is the news true? Is Feng Ying genuinely an Artifact Refiner?" Tianming asked urgently, his tone mixed with excitement.

"This... Lord Tianming, subordinate cannot confirm definitively, but the news indeed originated from the Artificer Guild," Qing Liu answered respectfully. He dare not recklessly assert such monumental news.

"The boy hid himself well indeed. A Divine Grade Artifact Refiner—unbelievable," Tianming said, his excitement palpable.

"Where is Feng Ying now?" Tianming inquired further.

"He’s likely still at the Artificer Guild. He has already earned a spot to enter the Heavenly Tomb," Qing Liu replied.

"Whoosh!"

Upon hearing that Feng Wuchen was still at the Artificer Guild, Tianming vanished in a flash as soon as Qing Liu finished speaking.

"Lord Tianming is far too impatient!" Qing Liu said, expression stunned.

Within two hours, the news had spread throughout Spirit Capital once again.

The appearance of a Divine Grade Artifact Refiner impacted Spirit Capital as if worlds were colliding, deeply shocking countless cultivators.

The major powers and families of Spirit Capital discussed Feng Wuchen extensively, his terrifying identity instilling fear among countless factions.

Feng Wuchen’s fame spread across Spirit Capital once again, shaking the city to its core.

This earth-shattering news continued its wild propagation, ensuring that soon the entire Ling Realm would know of Feng Wuchen’s identity as a Divine Grade Artifact Refiner.