Chapter 58: The Superiority of Kong Fang's Refining Technique

  After leaving Lingbao Hall, Kong Fang did not linger and returned directly to his small courtyard.

  In the courtyard, Fang Tou was diligently cultivating. Seeing Fang Tou, Kong Fang couldn't help but feel a little sigh of emotion. Fang Tou's cultivation was indeed too bitter, even more so than his own inner disciple. It was just that the soul-refining method he possessed was really poor, and as a result, the growth rate of his divine soul was not satisfactory.

  Hearing the small courtyard gate being opened, Fang Tou slowly withdrew his magic power and opened his eyes. When he saw Kong Fang, Fang Tou suddenly jumped up from the ground excitedly, "Senior brother, you've returned from your mission?"

  Kong Fang smiled and nodded, saying: "From now on, no matter who comes, don't let them disturb me. Just say I'm contemplating the art of alchemy."

  "Got it, Brother Shifu." Fang Tou didn't ask any more questions and nodded in response.

  As a follower, Fang Tou puts his own identity very well.

  "You continue to cultivate." Kong Fang said with a smile, then pushed open the door and entered his own room.

  In the house, Kong Fang didn't comprehend the method of refining equipment as he told Fang Tou, instead, he pounded some materials into the ground, preparing to refine equipment directly.

  Unlike Gong Fang and Sun Hao, who have the Fire Attribute talent, Kong Fang has the Earth Attribute talent. His alchemy method is unique, utilizing the power of the earth to remove impurities and create the vessel body. Therefore, Kong Fang's approach to improving his alchemy skills is also different from that of other disciples of the Alchemy Sect.

  Kong Fang wants to improve the art of refining equipment, he must first make it easier for himself to control the power of the earth element in the land. Only then can he do better when removing impurities and manufacturing equipment blanks. But to achieve this, Kong Fang must make the divine soul in the Zi Fu stronger. However, the divine soul is not something that can be strengthened overnight, so this cannot be rushed.

  Apart from removing impurities and forging the weapon blank, the only other time the Fire Arts would be used is before quenching in the third step. However, if the first two steps are done to near perfection, then the third step becomes the easiest for the craftsman, as it will produce a Golden Body through the fire refining process. Once this occurs, there will be a mysterious connection between the Fire Arts and the weapon, allowing it to complete its own tempering, which is more perfect than any artificial refinement.

  And the final step of awakening was not a big problem for Kong Fang, who had mastered the Array Thousand Methods. Refining high-level and high-quality weapons and armor might still be far from what Kong Fang's current array methods could achieve, but if it were just refining lower-grade acquired spiritual treasures, Kong Fang now had at least an 80% grasp.

  Right!

  Kong Fang is now refining weapons and armor that are of the lower grade Post-Heavenly Spirit Treasure level. This isn't a trial or tempering, but direct refinement.

  For Kong Fang, refining equipment was only a bottleneck. After breaking through, he reached another level, and it didn't take as long to practice, comprehend, and master like others did. This is the advantage of this unique equipment refinement method, in which Kong Fang indeed has an unparalleled advantage over countless other equipment-refining disciples.

  Of course, nothing is absolute. While Kong Fang has this advantage, he also has a disadvantage - that is, Kong Fang can't learn too much from others' experience in refining equipment and can only explore on his own.

  Kong Fang pressed his hands on the ground, and the earth's power in the surrounding soil was mobilized instantly, drilling into various materials under the ground.

  Most of these materials were obtained from the leader of the bandits, but some more precious ones were accumulated by Kong Fangping over time.

  The power of the earth runs through each block of material, removing useless impurities. Once all the impurities have been removed from the materials, Kong can begin to manufacture the vessel...

  ……

  The sky gradually darkened, and it had been several hours since Kong Fang returned. Normally, after the sky turned black, Fang Tou would return to his own room, but today, with Kong Fang's orders, Fang Tou sat in the courtyard, cultivating while protecting Kong Fang.

  Suddenly, Kong Fang's room door opened from inside, and Kong Fang walked out of it.

  Just as Fang Tou was about to get up, Kong Fang hurriedly waved his hand to stop him. Kong Fang came to Fang Tou's side and said in a low voice: "I need to go out for a trip, I don't know when I'll be back, during this time no matter who comes you must say that I am contemplating the art of alchemy, can't be disturbed. Remember, absolutely cannot let anyone know that I have left."

  "Yes, brother." Fang Tou replied, but there was a hint of worry in his eyes.

  Kong Fang smiled and patted Fang Tou's shoulder, "Don't worry, I'm just dealing with some personal matters, nothing will happen."

  Then, Kong Fang carefully left the yard, avoiding everyone and heading down the mountain. After leaving the mountain peak where Huoyun Hall was located, Kong Fang took out the silver-colored Xingyunzhou, cast a spell to enlarge it, and then urged the Xingyunzhou to quickly fly towards the bandits' lair.

  Zhao Yong's survival for one more day was like a fishbone stuck in Kong Fang's throat, and he had to get rid of this enemy. Especially after learning from the bandit leader that Zhao Yong might have an extraordinary background, Kong Fang's desire to eliminate him became even more urgent.

  Currently, Kong Fang only has this one method to lure Zhao Yong out of the temple, and whether or not it will be successful is still uncertain, but he doesn't want to miss any opportunity.

  Under the cover of night, Kong Fang urged the Cloud Chariot to speed away quickly.

  After dozens of minutes, the Flying Cloud Chariot landed beside the bandit's lair. Kong Fang retracted the Flying Cloud Chariot and scanned his surroundings before finding a place to hide. Not far away, two huge rocks were pressed together, under which one person could easily hide.

  "I hope Zhao Yong will come." A cold light flashed in Kong Fang's eyes, which were hidden behind a good disguise.

  The night grew darker and the sky turned completely black, but Zhao Yong's figure was still nowhere to be seen. However, Kong Fang was very patient, with no sign of impatience on his face.

  After waiting for more than an hour without seeing Zhao Yong's figure, Kong Fang's consciousness entered the Zi Fu, contemplating the mysteries of the endless stars. Time passed bit by bit, and Zhao Yong seemed to be completely unaware of the news that Kong Fang had returned safely to the Qing Yang Sect, never showing any intention of coming here to check on him.

  Kong Fang hid under the giant rock, motionless, with a steady and long breath, quietly cultivating. Kong Fang's body did not reveal even half a hint of magical fluctuations; if it weren't for his breathing, he would be no different from a piece of rotten wood.

  The darkness gradually dissipated, and the warm light filled the entire world. However, in this strange world, stars cannot be seen at night, and the sun cannot be seen during the day. There is only some seemingly born-out-of-thin-air light illuminating this world.

  Kong Fang was motionless, as if he had thoroughly fallen into a state of deathly stillness, the breath on his body growing weaker and weaker.

  Near noon, a silver cloud boat appeared on the distant horizon, and according to the direction of the cloud boat's advance, it just happened to be passing by here.