<strong>Capítulo 1698: Chapter 1689: Extremely Proud</strong>


    After suppressing Baili Chuanqiong, Master Lu became even more pleased with himself. He raised his head slightly, and with a quick sweep of the central za, said, “Since no one is opposing the rules just set, the duel will continue!”


    After the storm, Shangguan Hongkong had already begun firing the artifact mold.


    His speed was quick, not only selecting the artifact mold before Ao Cangsheng but also swiftly proceeding with its firing.


    As for Ao Cangsheng, after seeing Baili Chunqiu tacitly approve Master Lu’s actions, he suddenly had a new idea.


    Originally, he wanted to defeat Shangguan Hongkong to give Master Lu a severe p in the face.


    But now, he suddenly changed his mind. He nned to surprise everyone, intending to humiliate Baili Chunqiu along the way.


    Under the gaze of the crowd, Shangguan Hongkong had already begun forging the artifact mold, while Ao Cangsheng was still firing his.


    The blood-red mes burned the Red Cloud Steel, but the steel did not change in any way.


    This scene made both Zhan Tianfu and Baili Chuanqiong secretly worry for Ao Cangsheng.


    “Based on the current situation, Master Yi’s artifact refining speed is evidently slower than Shangguan Hongkong.”


    “At this rate, Master Yi is bound to lose!”


    “Who would’ve thought such a prestigious Artifact Refining Holy Scripture would also be so dark**.”


    …


    In the area where Zhan Tianfu was, those who admired Ao Cangsheng all showed expressions of anger when they saw him being suppressed.


    In contrast, Baili Longyuan, who had always been a standout in thepetition, wore a smug smile on his face.


    “Hmph, Old Third, even if you bring in someone named Yi, so what? If things continue like this, he will undeniably lose!”


    Looking disdainfully at Ao Cangsheng, Baili Longyuan thought with pride.


    Half an incense stick of time passed, and Shangguan Hongkong had already forged the artifact mold seven times. Meanwhile, Ao Cangsheng was still firing his mold.


    The most frustrating part was that his mold didn’t even seem to have turned red yet.


    “At this point, Yi is absolutely going to lose!”


    “Of course, challenging the authority of the Judgement Department, how could he end well!”


    “Hmph, even if he didn’t challenge the Judgement Department, with his subpar refining skills, he’d eventually be eliminated anyway!”


    “Indeed! Those who take shortcuts cannot withstand the test of authority!”


    …


    From time to time, discussions filled with disdain and contempt for Ao Cangsheng could be heard from the audience seats. Most were scornful towards him.


    After eight rounds of forging, Shangguan Hongkong seemed to have reached his limit. His face was covered in sweat, yet he looked at Ao Cangsheng with a smug nce.


    Seeing that Ao Cangsheng was still firing the mold, a hint of arrogance appeared on his face.


    Even if he stopped refining now and didn’t produce a War Soldier, given the current result, he would still win.


    Because the mold he forged was evidently closer to aplete War Soldier than Ao Cangsheng’s.


    Thinking this, Shangguan Hongkong didn’t stop refining. After thest forge, he began to cool the mold and proceeded to inscribe the War Soul Seal.


    Although the War Soldier he crafted this time wasn’t of high quality, he was still confident of his victory.


    “Time’s up!”


    After a while, the referee raised his hand, dering the end of thepetition.


    At this moment, Shangguan Hongkong gently lowered the War Soldier he held and stepped back to the side of the Artifact Furnace.


    Not far from him, Ao Cangsheng also retreated to the side of the Artifact Furnace, the mold he was firing still resting atop it.


    Since it hadn’t undergone any forging, the mold remained arge mass, without even the shape of a soldier.


    A short timeter, two Imperial Guards came over, each taking the crafted War Soldiers of Shangguan Hongkong and Ao Cangsheng, heading towards the Judgement Department.


    “Master Yi, with skills like yours, dare youe to participate in the Artifact Refining Holy Scripture? Aren’t you afraid people willugh their heads off?”


    With victory in sight, Shangguan Hongkong couldn’t help but swell with pride, sneering as he mocked Ao Cangsheng.


    “The Artifact Refining Holy Scripture isn’t over yet; you’re this proud already, aren’t you afraid of falling hard from such heights?”


    Ao Cangsheng didn’t even bother to look at Shangguan Hongkong, only coldly replying.


    Shangguan Hongkong did not expect that even now, Ao Cangsheng could show such temper.


    He chuckled, continuing to mock, “With skills like yours, whether thepetition ends now or not probably makes little difference to the Artifact Refining Holy Scripture.”


    “Oh, there is a difference. Your rank will keep falling as others challenge you until you’re eliminated!”


    Saying thisst sentence, Shangguan Hongkong couldn’t help butugh loudly.


    He always held great disdain for deceitful people.


    Now, having torn one apart in front of everyone, he naturally felt very proud.


    Ao Cangsheng ignored Shangguan Hongkong, knowing that someone like him would only get more arrogant if he paid attention.


    “ng—”


    A muffled thud sounded as the two War Soldiers were ced on the long table of the Judgement Department.


    The first judging artifact refiner casually nced at Shangguan Hongkong’s crafted soldier, raised it, and dered, “Shangguan Hongkong wins!”


    The second judging artifact refiner followed the same suit, giving it a quick nce and announcing the result.


    As one by one the judging artifact refiners pronounced the oue, more people began to question Ao Cangsheng’s refining skills.


    Many already suspected that Ao Cangsheng entering the semifinals was likely due to some backdoor maneuvering.


    But due to the authority of the Artifact Refining Holy Scripture, they could only specte in their hearts without daring to speak out.


    Now, under the scrutiny of the Judgement Department, the mysterious Master Yi was gradually being exposed.


    This so-called master was actually just a swindler.


    Had it not been for the Judgement Department’s sharp eye, the world might’ve been fooled by this base character.


    Thest to examine the War Soldier was Master Lu. He first picked up Shangguan Hongkong’s soldier, satisfiedly nodding and cing it back in its original spot.


    Then, he picked up Ao Cangsheng’s crafted soldier, frowning while examining it for a long time before shaking his head and tossing it aside.


    But just as he discarded the soldier, a strange gleam suddenly shed in his proud and satisfied eyes.


    Immediately, his right hand darted out to pick up the still-unforged soldier again, examining it carefully.


    “Impossible, how can this be? A first-grade Artifact Fire, how could it perfectly burn a superior artifact mold, it’s practically perfect!”


    Master Lu frowned deeply, astonished as he stared at the mold, mumbling to himself.


    Seeing Master Lu’s expression, the judging artifact refiner closest to him couldn’t help but ask curiously, “Master Lu, what’s wrong? Isn’t this just a waste mold? What’s there to study?”


    However, strangely, Master Lu seemedpletely captivated by the mold, ignoring the words of the artifact refiner.


    After examining it for a long time, Master Lu reluctantly set the mold down. He couldn’t understand why, even though the mold was burnt to perfection, Ao Cangsheng didn’t forge it.


    “Could it be that the mold was burned by someone else before? Is that why it’s in this state?”


    “As for why that Yi guy didn’t forge it, it must be because he realized he had a superior mold but was using a first-grade Artifact Fire, ultimately abandoning the forge!”


    Master Lu pondered endlessly, finally settling on this thought.


    “Yes! That’s it! He mustn’t have realized the mold was pre-burned, so he continued firing it!”


    Master Lu nodded, concluding that Ao Cangsheng missed out on a golden opportunity to turn the tables due to hisck of eye power.


    “Hmph, a fool is a fool! Can’t even see if a mold has been fired, yet dares to participate in the Artifact Refining Holy Scripture, what an embarrassment!”


    Feeling relieved, Master Lu couldn’t help but disdain and ridicule Ao Cangsheng once more.


    Little did he know that the reason for the mold’s perfect firing was that Ao Cangsheng had secretly used the Emperor’s Annihtion Karma Fire.


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