Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest-Chapter 1189: Great Grandmaster (Part 1)

Wang Chen stored the True Dragon Scales into his Sumeru Ring.

He had refined countless magical treasures and worked with innumerable materials. As a Great Refiner, his insight and experience were second to none.

Bai Susu had gifted him a total of thirty-nine True Dragon Scales. Each scale was identical in size and shape, as though they had been forged by a precision machine — their uniformity was astonishing.

Stacked together, the scales measured only three inches high, but they weighed over three hundred pounds!

Most importantly, the scales had an extremely peculiar feel to them, fundamentally and intrinsically different from any material Wang Chen had used before — truly extraordinary.

There was no way Wang Chen would sell something like this, not even if he were absolutely broke!

But his intuition told him that, even with the Ding’s assistance, it would be incredibly challenging to refine these True Dragon Scales into equipment given his current refinement skills.

This realization awakened his determination: he needed to elevate his Artifact Refinement technique to an entirely new tier.

His current level was that of a Refinement Grandmaster. The next step up? Great Grandmaster!

Stepping into the sealed chamber, Wang Chen summoned the Creation Cauldron, then patted its massive body. "Time to get to work!"

In the next moment, the little Ding poked its head out, bleary-eyed, and yawned. "Master, you finally remembered me, huh?"

It wore a deeply wronged expression, as if it had been cruelly neglected.

Wang Chen knew full well what kind of personality it had. Smiling faintly, he said, "Don’t tell me I’ve mistreated you. I’ve taken on a major job, and I’ll need you to give it your all. Don’t drop the ball on me!"

The little Ding immediately snapped out of its drowsiness and slapped its chest. "Don’t worry, Master! Even if I die from exhaustion, I’ll fulfill your task!"

Its vitality entirely relied on the Creation Cauldron. The more often the cauldron was used, the more benefits the artifact spirit could share in—provided its owner wasn’t stingy.

Among all the previous masters this artifact spirit had served, Wang Chen wouldn’t be considered the most generous or easygoing, but he wasn’t bad either.

At the very least, he compensated its efforts appropriately.

Moreover, Wang Chen was now a Nascent Soul True Immortal, which naturally inspired a bit more reverence.

With a wave of his hand, Wang Chen summoned a mountain of materials into the Refinement Room. Their radiant luster and the aura of treasure filled the air!

The little Ding’s eyes widened. "Master, what kind of magical treasures are we crafting?"

"Mysterious Sun Armor and Kanglong Spear," Wang Chen answered without hesitation.

The order from the Four Seas Commerce Association had a direct link to the current situation at the Realm Border. More precisely, it was to supply what the Nine States Immortal Alliance needed.

The Outsider Heavenly Demons invading the Realm Border were entities of extreme yin, filth, and evil. Only magical treasures embodying utmost yang, strength, and purity could effectively counter them. The Mysterious Sun Armor and Kanglong Spear belonged to this category.

However, crafting these two treasures was incredibly difficult, especially the Mysterious Sun Armor. It required refining a total of 568 Mysterious Scale plates, each engraved with three runes. Finally, the plates needed to be assembled and activated, a painstakingly complex process.

A Great Refiner, even under ideal circumstances, would require over half a month to complete a single set with a collaborative team.

If working solo, it might take well over a month.

The Kanglong Spear was slightly easier in comparison, but it still wasn’t a walk in the park.

Wang Chen had never crafted either of these two treasures before. The Four Seas Commerce Association had provided him with the blueprints and recipes, demanding at least two sets of armor and one spear—or two spears and one set of armor—per month.

Furthermore, both the Mysterious Sun Armor and Kanglong Spear had to meet the high standard of top-grade quality.

Additionally, the Four Seas Commerce Association supplied double the materials.

In other words, Wang Chen was required to achieve a 50% success rate—creating at least one top-grade magical treasure from materials for two attempts.

Should he fail to meet these demands, he would have to bear the losses himself. The Four Seas Commerce Association did not tolerate unprofitable deals.

These conditions were undeniably harsh.

The higher the tier of a magical artifact, the lower the success rate in crafting it.

For a Refinement Master to achieve a 50% success rate on top-grade artifacts, they would need not only skill and experience but also a fair bit of luck!

On a bad day, it wouldn’t be unusual to fail and lose all the materials provided.

Despite these stringent conditions, Wang Chen had still taken on the order.

First, the pay from the Four Seas Commerce Association was exceptionally generous, and it also gave him an opportunity to amass experience and advance his skill tier.

Using someone else’s materials to refine his own craft and earn piles of Spirit Stones—why wouldn’t he?

Of course, he wouldn’t have dared to take this risk without the support of his cheat tool and the Creation Cauldron.

For the next several days, Wang Chen stayed dedicated to forging the Mysterious Sun Armor and the Kanglong Spear in the Refinement Room.

He started with crafting a large number of Mysterious Scale plates, which he handed over to Su Ziling for threading and assembling into armor.

The threading and assembly process used Qiu Dragon sinews, and this step didn’t necessarily require an Artifact Refiner. A skilled cultivator could manage, and Su Ziling’s dexterity made her perfect for the task.

Once he had enough Mysterious Scale plates, Wang Chen moved on to crafting the Kanglong Spear.

The Creation Cauldron’s flames burned day and night, never extinguishing.

As time went on, Wang Chen became wholly immersed in his work. His Nine Directions Refinement skill gained experience continuously, pushing closer to perfection, and his techniques grew increasingly refined.

A month later, Wang Chen finally stepped out of the Refinement Room.

After greeting Su Ziling, he left the Mysterious Origin Dark Immortal Mansion and headed straight for the Immortal City of Luodu. ƒгeewёbnovel.com

Upon arriving at the Four Seas Commerce Association in Luodu, Wang Chen greeted Manager Chen. "Mission accomplished."

Manager Chen was slightly taken aback and quickly said, "True Person, please, come inside."

The two entered the inner room. Wang Chen wasted no time and retrieved two sets of Mysterious Sun Armor and two Kanglong Spears from his Sumeru Ring.

Manager Chen’s eyes immediately widened.

The Mysterious Sun Armor and Kanglong Spear were two of the most sought-after magical treasures at the moment. Over the past year, their prices had already doubled, and they were essentially priceless, with immense market demand.

When Manager Chen partnered with Wang Chen last month, he hadn’t expected the latter to produce finished products so quickly.

After all, Wang Chen had never crafted these two magical treasures before. Aside from the materials, the blueprints and recipes had also been provided by the Four Seas Commerce Association.

Even a Refinement Master would need multiple trial runs, along with considerable investment, to master the crafting techniques.

But to his astonishment, Wang Chen had delivered finished products in just over a month.

Having appraised countless treasures over the years, Manager Chen could tell at a glance that all four magical treasures Wang Chen presented were top-grade. Two of them were even nearing the supreme tier, with latent spiritual energy pulsating within and a radiant brilliance that was impossible to criticize.

It was truly unbelievable!

Manager Chen did not dare take any chances. He meticulously inspected the two sets of armor and two spears.

After a moment of stunned silence, he sincerely exclaimed, "True Person Wang, remarkable craftsmanship!"

The shopkeeper of the Four Seas Commerce Association realized he had vastly underestimated Wang Chen!

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