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Alchemy Challange
🕑 Added 2023-08-20 16:51:06 +0000 UTC--- Chapter 155 ---
Baek Ain rubbed his chin gently, pondering the artifacts he should make for Qing Lin and himself.
Now that Gnome's Gem Creation could produce a nearly-endless amount of super high-quality resources, it would be a waste if he didn't use them. And storing these Gems and leaving them covered in dust is a horrible move.
Not to mention with [Ancient Refining] skill, Baek Ain is itching to create more artifacts. After getting Transmigrated to the Cultivation World, he still has this childish side of himself.
Who wouldn't want unique artifacts with strong capabilities?
With that in mind, Baek Ain told Gnome to create more Gems with [Gem Creation].
The little creature nodded adorably and spewed more fires, causing countless unique-colored crystals to pop out one after another from the extreme heat.
[Ding! Your contracted Beast Soul has created a pile of resources!]
[Green Lotus Core Gem x235]
[Fallen Heart Gem x122]
[Sea Heart Gem x 99]
[Six Path Reincarnation Gem x57]
[Golden Wind Gem x87]
[Golden Crow's Divine Gem x4]
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Baek Ain smiled excitedly, checking these gems' properties. And just as expected, each possesses the quality of Heavenly Flame. The quantity of the Gems depended on Gnome's Assimilation Level on the Heavenly Flame it had contained.
For example, the Green Lotus Core Gem has the highest quantity because the Heavenly Flame has assimilated to Gnome for a long time. There is also a limit to how many times Gnome could make these Gems, considering the Golden Crow's Flame is a high-tiered Divine Flame birthed from Baek Ain's Cultivation Technique.
"Nice, I can start now." Baek Ain commented with a smile, bringing [Cross Tail] and wearing it in his hands. The fingerless gloves with claws and a magical thread spool began to show its might.
[Parallel Thinking]
[Inventor]
[Ancient Refining]
Baek Ain tossed some Gems into Cross Tail's secret chamber, turning the materials into fine yet sturdy threads. He pulled them one by one, refining them with Gnome's Fire.
The golden-brown flame danced in the air, quenching the multi-colored threads into a fine material for Artifact.
One must have extreme control over their fire when refining this material, or the materials will get wasted. Baek Ain's hazel-gold eyes blinked as he scanned the threads like an eagle, trying to find any bad result.
After a while, Baek Ain successfully created bundles of threads and stacked them. Of course, he failed a few times, but he could recycle the materials and try again.
Picking the beautiful milky white with a tint of black and golden-green threads made of [Six Path Reincarnation Gem] and [Golden Wind Flame], Baek Ain skillfully weaved cloth and added enhancement through Ancient Refining.
Ancient Runic characters ran from Baek Ain's fingers, merging into the cloth.
[Ding! You have created "Veil of Untouched Karma."]
[Ding! You have created "Winged Serpent's Cape."]
[Ding! You have created "Storm Harbinger's Cape."]
Baek Ain heaved a sigh of relief, looking at the beautiful greenish-white veil with a golden rim. He made the Veil of Untouched Karma to conceal and strengthen Qing Lin's Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils because it was her main power.
There are also two Windbreaker Capes he made, one for Qing Lin and the other for himself.
Well, these two look more like a cloak.
The first Windbreaker Cape is slender, styled to fit feminine stature. It is weaved with golden-green threads to make it look clean yet refreshing. There are also "Behemoth." and "Serpent Dragon." patterns crossed on the back. The cut at the back makes the cape look like a pair of wings.
The Winged Serpent's Cape was "mainly." created to enhance its wearer's movement speed and become one with the wind. Baek Ain also added some "protective barriers." with the help of Array Mastery, one to absorb Kinetic Energy, Dou Qi, and Spiritual Energy, and the other for reflecting them.
As for the Storm Harbinger's Cape, It was bigger than the Winged Serpent's Cape. Its primary color is white with a streak of gold and blue lines. Just like the Winged Serpent's Cape, there is a gray-furred "Behemoth." pattern weaved on the back.
The Storm Harbinger's Cape's main function is to cast a stormy domain, which weakens any enemy within a ten-meter radius. It also could transform into limb-like leather wings as Baek Ain added additional materials from the 9th Rank Magical Beast.
These three equipment-type artifacts are rated SS+ Grade by the system.
"There are still materials left behind." Baek Ain muttered with interest, deciding to make accessory-type artifacts.
[Ding! You have created "Tassel of Earthen Legacy."]
[Ding! You have created "Tassel of Crying Golden Wind."]
[Ding! You have created "Tassel of Lunar Glass."]
[Ding! You have created "Tassel of Eclipse Lunar."]
The Tassel of Earthen Legacy is a green gem tied by golden strings. It was enchanted with special effects of [Weight Control] and [Stone Edge] on the Earth Cleaver, allowing the weapon to become heavier and more tyrannical. And yes, Baek Ain planned to attach the tassel to the end of Earth Cleaver's handle.
The same goes for the Twin Blades, Domina-Tion. They got Tassel of Lunar Glass and Tassel of Eclipse Lunar, mainly centered with [Gravity Control], [Poisoning Edge], and [Bleeding Edge] effects.
The last tassel is rather unique.
Baek Ain summons Roc's Spine and attaches the Tassel of Crying Golden Wind near the spearhead. It released a faint wind and synchronized well with Calamity Lightning he used to refine the Roc's Spine.
It possessed two effects, [Great Roc's Fire-Wind Shield] and [Golden-Winged Roc's Summon] that unearth the potential of Roc's Spine.
"Let's see..." Baek Ain activated the first effect, turning the tassel on the spear into a heavy-looking shield made of Golden Wind Flame. It could be left floating in the air or wielded.
Baek Ain tossed the energy shield and caught it with his spearhead, turning it into a massive halberd's blade.
He chuckled and swung the Roc's Spine around, creating a storm in the room. He waved down and caused the floor to crack.
[Nice, you can use a shield like this too, huh?] Alicia commented lightly.
[It's creative...]
Baek Ain rolled his eyes and returned, "This is nothing. I got inspired by a certain game with hunting aspects."
"And now leave me alone for a second." He added while checking the other effects.
[...]
Meanwhile, the Golden-Winged Roc's Summon allowed Baek Ain to extract the potential of Roc's Spine and summoned the image of Golden-Winged Roc for ten seconds. It was a great ability, but the cooldown is too long.
After summoning the image of Golden-Winged Roc, Roc's Spine turned into an ordinary stick with no special ability for three days.
Baek Ain sighed and mumbled, "There is still room for improvement."
Staring at the ventilation hole, Baek Ain noticed the sunlight entering the room.
He cleaned himself and walked out of the room, finding Qing Lin.
"What have you been doing, Hubby?" She asked curiously.
"You haven't gone out for three days. Your little disciple, the Yao Chief Clan, and a bunch of elders asked me about your situation a few times already."
"Three days?" A helpless smile appeared on Baek Ain's face. "I locked myself that long?"
He shook his head and gave a box with "Veil of Untouched Karma." and "Winged Serpent's Robe." to Qing Lin.
"This is?" Qing Lin tilted her head.
"My little gift to you."
Qing Lin's eyes lit up as she hugged Baek Ain tightly. She was happy.
"Thank you, I'll cherish it~!"
Baek Ain wore a proud expression and hugged Qing Lin back, contacting the Parasites' spawn he spread all over Yao Clan.
'We are ready, My Lord!' A bunch of noise responded to Baek Ain's call.
Baek Ain grinned and said, "It's time."
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"Teacher!" Yao Ling'er came to Baek Ain's side.
She bowed respectfully and reported, "I have reached the first stage of the techniques you gave me."
Baek Ain nodded and responded calmly, "Good."
"Have you developed your separated heart and mind?"
"About that... All I could hear was whispers for some reason." Yao Ling'er answered awkwardly. She thought she was talented, but the techniques Baek Ain gave to her were too advanced.
Baek Ain chuckled and commented, "It's normal."
"Achieving the first stage is good enough."
"Why don't you show me first?"
Yao Ling'er maintained her composure and closed her eyes for a second before opening them again, revealing a dull-looking luster.
"How is the Connection?"
"I'm at 69 percent my lord, her Mental Strength is quite powerful. However, she fully believed that I was her alter ego." Yao Ling'er answered fanatical tone. "I should be able to take her down in twenty-four hours."
"Good." Baek Ain glanced at the Alchemist Altar afar. A massive podium, where he'd compete with Yao Clan and take over it. "Everything is ready now."
Three days later.
Yao Clan's Assessment Altar.
"Everyone, pay attention." Yao Dan opened his mouth and said to every Yao Clan member under the altar. "Today, we received a challenge from an esteemed Alchemist. His name is Lin Feng, a 9th Tier Alchemist, and he's here to exchange his experience with everyone."
"Everyone at 8th Tier Alchemist Realm or above could participate."
"If your results are good, the Clan will give you a rich reward as well as the personal recipe of Grandmaster Lin Feng. I hope everyone does their best!"
"Lastly, May the Alchemy of our World flourish!!"
"May the Alchemy of our World flourish!!" The Yao Clan responded excitedly. They have long known about Lin Feng's existence in the Yao Realm, but to think he was here to challenge them.
It's the first time in 10,000 years!
