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"Hey, Senior, take a look at my Long Sword. Can you help me reforge it?" Situ Kong approached with the Long Sword he had obtained, a smile plastered on his face.
"You? This sword is decent, but do you have Geng Metal? You'll need quite a few other Materials as well," the Refiner replied, glancing at him nonchalantly.
"Senior, just tell me what I need, and I'll get it right away. As for Geng Metal, while it's not the rarest of Materials, it does depend on luck. I'm not sure if I can find any."
"Senior, do you think this piece of Geng Metal is enough for two King's Artifacts?" Ren Pingsheng asked as he pulled out a piece of golden Geng Metal the size of an egg.
"You're quite lucky; this large piece should be sufficient."
"Then please help us refine both swords. We'll go outside to see what Materials we can gather; we should be able to find enough."
"Forget it. Your King's Artifacts are already top-notch. Aside from Geng Metal, the other Materials needed are easy to find, so there's no need. I'll take these two King's Artifacts with me and return them to you in five days," the Refiner said as he collected the swords and floated away.
Ren Pingsheng and Situ Kong exchanged glances, grabbed a quick bite to eat, and then left without further sightseeing.
Back at their residence, Ren Pingsheng entered a state of cultivation once again. He began to comprehend Wood's Profound Meaning; he was getting closer to mastering the Four Parts of Wood's Profound Meaning. He could sense that with a bit more time, he would break through. Unfortunately, Profound Meaning was inherently difficult to grasp, and this would likely take some time.
The entire room was once again enveloped in green light. Countless signs of life spread throughout, with the green glow constantly changing shape. Each vibration sent ripples through the Void.
When Ren Pingsheng opened his eyes again, two days had passed. He felt a bit regretful that he had not yet broken through Wood's Profound Meaning. He was stuck at the last hurdle, like a thin layer of window paper that he just couldn't break through.
"It seems I was too anxious; this requires patience. Even if I can't break through by the time of the Rising Dragon Conference, there's nothing to fear. My current strength is still enough for a fight." His previously anxious expression gradually calmed down.
"Since I can't break through right now, I'll set it aside for now. I'll practice my Sword Technique and see if there's any progress with Storm of Wind, Cloud, and Thunder, Wind Thunder Flash, and Wind and Cloud One Sword." With that thought, he stood up and drew his Windscar Sword, slowly practicing in the room.
Or it was Cloud Mist rising, Wind Blade flickering, or Thunder Light roaring, with the howling wind. The three types of Sword Technique continuously changed in his hands, sometimes fast and sometimes slow. Storm of Wind, Cloud, and Thunder filled the entire room, and then he turned his Windscar Sword, causing Cloud Mist to contract, with the raging winds and thunder all pouring into Cloud Mist, enveloping him within a radius of one yard. This was his defensive Sword Technique, Storm Guardian.
"Ha..." After several hours, Ren Pingsheng sheathed his sword and stood still, exhaling a breath. Now his mood had completely calmed down, no longer feeling restless.
"I didn't expect to become more familiar with the Sword Technique," he said with a smile as he settled down. Although he hadn't merged them at all, he was becoming increasingly adept at using them, especially the defensive Sword Technique.
The fusion of Wind, Cloud, Thunder went without saying; even the defensive range had shrunk a bit more, now only six feet. The defensive effect of the Sword Technique had invisibly increased.
"Aw..." Suddenly, the Little White Fox, who had been sleeping on the bed, ran out. These past two days while Ren Pingsheng had been cultivating, although he had prepared plenty of food for her, she had grown restless being cooped up indoors for two days. Her little head rubbed against Ren Pingsheng's robe before she ran to the door and scratched at it with her little paws. It was clear she wanted to go out for a stroll.
"You little one, you really are a handful," Ren Pingsheng said with a laugh as he picked her up and slowly stepped outside. It was just noon, and the sunlight was very pleasant. In the large courtyard in the middle, many martial artists were sitting idly, either exchanging insights on their cultivation or discussing their experiences from the past few days.
"Ren Pingsheng, you're out too?" From a distance, Situ Kong, who was sitting alone, waved and smiled.
"Yeah, just out for a walk. Haven't you gone out to exchange ideas with geniuses from other states?" Ren Pingsheng walked over with a smile and then set down the Little White Fox.
"Hehe... don't mention it. Yesterday we did meet some geniuses from other states; however, they completely ignored us. When we tried to spar with them, they didn't even glance our way."
"Haha... that's not surprising; with the Rising Dragon Conference approaching, they certainly don't want to reveal their strength casually."
"By the way, I also saw your geniuses from Snow State. I ran into someone named Cheng Batian. I originally wanted to have a match with him but unfortunately got interrupted," Situ Kong suddenly recalled.
"You faced him during the Sword King Tomb, so your strengths should be quite comparable now," Ren Pingsheng chuckled as well. He was quite familiar with this battle fanatic.
"However, just from a brief encounter, I noticed many formidable individuals; this time's Rising Dragon Conference is likely to be a fierce competition."
"A fierce competition is exactly what we hope for! If there aren't any evenly matched opponents, winning a top ten spot wouldn't be meaningful."
"Ha ha... I like what you said. Alright, I have some things to take care of outside. Don't forget about the matter in three days." Situ Kong left with a smile on his face.
Ren Pingsheng was about to head back when two Perfect Sect Level martial artists approached, blocking his path. They were looking at him with unfriendly expressions.
"Oh, do you two have something to say?" Ren Pingsheng said lightly as he looked at them.
"Kid, I heard you're from Snow State. Don't think that just because you're close with Situ Kong, you can look down on everyone," one of them said arrogantly.
"Exactly, that Situ Kong is just lucky he didn't run into us; otherwise, I'd definitely knock him down," the other added without holding back.
"So what? If there's nothing else, move aside!"
"Oh ho, kid, you're something. Remember my name, Situ Wang. When we meet at the Rising Dragon Conference Duel, you'd better be careful," the first man said disdainfully before turning to leave.
"Not bad, kid. Just don't run into me, Situ Kai. When the time comes, I'll make sure you suffer terribly," the other man spat on the ground and held his head high as he walked away.
"Are they here to show off? They all have the surname Situ; they must be disciples of the Sidu Family. But their character and strength are truly mediocre! I really don't know how they got their spots," Ren Pingsheng mused with a smile as he watched their retreating figures.
These two might be skilled among Perfect Sect Level martial artists, not something an ordinary person could compare to. However, in Ren Pingsheng's eyes, they probably couldn't even withstand a single strike from Situ Kong. Their strength was on par with Gao Hu, who had dueled with Situ Kong before.
Three days passed in a flash. Ren Pingsheng spent most of his time practicing Sword Technique and only took some time in the evenings to contemplate Wood's Profound Meaning. Although he didn't make any progress, he didn't force it either.
That morning, he and Situ Kong arrived at Canglan Restaurant again, quietly waiting for the Refiner's arrival while wondering how the King's Artifact would change.
Now they had reached Half-Step Monarch cultivation and could barely use the King's Artifact. Even if they didn't need it yet, they were not far from reaching King Level Boundary; at that point, they would have to use it. A good King's Artifact is extremely important for a King-Level Martial Artist. It could even become an important companion that accompanies you throughout your life in battle.
"I wonder how my Wind-Cutting Blade is doing. I hope it hasn't changed so much that I wouldn't recognize it!" Situ Kong murmured restlessly.
"Don't worry, there shouldn't be too many changes." Ren Pingsheng said lightly while drinking.
As soon as he finished speaking, the Refiner appeared in the room. The two of them had no idea how he arrived. However, considering that he was an Elder of the Refining Sect, with at least the cultivation level of a King-Level Expert, they were not too surprised.
"Alright, take a look and see if you are satisfied." With a wave of his hand, a sword and a knife flew towards their respective owners. He then sat down and took the Wine King gourd to enjoy some fine wine.
"Changping Sword." Ren Pingsheng took it and noticed there wasn't much change; only a golden pattern had appeared in the middle of the originally light blue blade. Just one glance brought a chilling sharpness that pierced straight to the heart, something that hadn't been there before.
The Changping Sword trembled continuously in Ren Pingsheng's hand, seemingly excited. Countless Sword Qi danced around the room. Not only was it sharper, but its power had also increased by a third compared to before.
The more Ren Pingsheng looked at it, the more he liked it, and his smile grew wider. Situ Kong had a similar expression. The King's Artifact they had chosen was perfectly suited to their size and length; having no change in appearance was ideal.
"Are you satisfied? I spent five days personally refining this for you; not everyone gets such treatment," the Refiner said, putting down his wine cup and looking at the two with pride.
"Haha... Thank you, Senior! I'm very satisfied," Situ Kong couldn't help but laugh while expressing his gratitude.
"Thank you, Senior! Today, please drink a few more cups," Ren Pingsheng said as he raised the Wine King Gourd and filled another cup, looking grateful.
"You have good taste; if you ever run into trouble in the future, feel free to come find me," the Refiner said with a glance at Ren Pingsheng, also smiling. It was unclear whether it was due to Ren Pingsheng or the fine wine, but either way, it was not a bad thing for Ren Pingsheng.
Ren Pingsheng and Situ Kong accompanied the Refiner and stayed there for two hours before dispersing. Naturally, they drank quite a bit, but for cultivators like them, it didn't matter how much they drank; once their True Qi circulated, any intoxication vanished.
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