In the classroom of Zhuang Xiaoqin, everyone was listening with rapt attention. Meanwhile, in the Volcanic Mountain Range of Yunlong Heavenly Palace, Duan Yuanfeng was sitting in front of a furnace refining a Magic Artifact.
He was in an excellent mood because after Lin Chen had improved the Gathering Fire Spirit Flame Array in the mountain range, he could maneuver the Earth Spirit Fire at will, which greatly aided him in Artifact Refining.
Therefore, while rejoicing internally, he also contemplated attempting a more powerful artifact refinement.
"Xing Yao, bring me the materials I prepared earlier. Today, I am going to refine a Top Seventh Rank Treasured Sword,"
Duan Yuanfeng said to Xing Yao beside him, brimming with happiness.
After all, without the improvement of this Gathering Fire Spirit Flame Array, he wouldn't have much confidence in refining a Top Seventh Rank magic treasure.
But now, he felt a lot more assured.
"Yes, Master,"
Xing Yao said with utmost respect as he looked at Duan Yuanfeng, clasped his fists, and prepared to fetch the materials.
Internally, he was incredibly shocked, also somewhat excited and expectant.
If his Master could refine a Top Seventh Rank Magic Artifact, wouldn't this mean his Artifact Refining skill would advance to another level?
His Master was becoming increasingly skilled, and as Duan Yuanfeng's True Disciple, Xing Yao was naturally overjoyed because the legacy he could inherit in the future would become even more powerful.
However, just as Xing Yao was about to fetch the materials, a figure appeared in the Flame Valley.
"Old man is here..."
"Haha, it's only been a short time since I last saw you, and you're preparing to refine a Top Seventh Rank Magic Artifact, Duan old man. I must have misheard. Since when have you become so capable?"
The newcomer first laughed heartily, then followed up with a bout of mocking words.
"Humph, I'm about to refine artifacts and have no time to deal with you. Wang Tong, why don't you stay cool somewhere,"
Duan Yuanfeng said coldly, not in the mood for Wang Tong's visit.
Upon hearing Duan Yuanfeng's words, Wang Tong's expression changed, and he felt very displeased.
This situation wasn't quite what he had imagined.
In the past, no matter how he mocked Duan Yuanfeng, the latter would endure silently, swallowing his anger without openly refuting him.
However, today, this old fellow showed him no respect and directly retorted in anger.
"Haha, Duan old man, your courage is growing. Daring to talk back to me, aren't you afraid I won't help you adjust the Gathering Fire Spirit Flame Array in the Flame Valley?"
Wang Tong touched his beard and said to Duan Yuanfeng.
In the past, every time he came, Duan Yuanfeng would plead with him extensively to help adjust the Gathering Fire Spirit Flame Array in the Volcanic Mountain Range.
After all, the array he laid couldn't fully control the Earth Spirit Fire within the Flame Mountain Range, and it would occasionally lose control, needing periodic adjustments.
This was also the time he would extort a significant amount from Duan Yuanfeng.
Of course, this wasn't intentional on his part.
On the contrary, he had used the best Gathering Fire Spirit Flame Array he could create at the time to help suppress it for Duan Yuanfeng.
"Humph, Wang Tong, with your meager skill in Spiritual Formations, do you really think I care? I don't want you to adjust it anymore,"
Duan Yuanfeng laughed coldly, very pleased as he spoke to Wang Tong.
With Lin Chen's adjustment of the Gathering Fire Spirit Flame Array, he could now hold his head high against Wang Tong without having to plead with him.
"Alright, Duan old man, you're bold today. If you really think little of my skill in Spiritual Formations, I won't help you with the Gathering Fire Spirit Flame Array in the future; you'll have to figure it out yourself,"
Wang Tong said indifferently, snorting coldly, trying to use these words to threaten Duan Yuanfeng.
Unless Duan Yuanfeng pleaded with him properly today, he wouldn't forgive Duan Yuanfeng.
This old fellow was getting audacious; he needed to be pushed back into place.
Wang Tong thought that if he ignored this fellow, when the flame in Flame Valley erupted after some time, this old fellow would have to beg him.
By that time, he'd let Duan Yuanfeng truly understand his position.
Upon hearing Wang Tong's words, the corner of Duan Yuanfeng's mouth curled up, revealing a sly smile.
Then, Duan Yuanfeng opened his palm, gathering Spiritual Power, and summoned the Earth Spirit Fire from the mountain range.
With the powerful Earth Spirit Fire converging in Duan Yuanfeng's hand, he deliberately moved closer to Wang Tong.
Wang Tong, seeing Duan Yuanfeng's actions, became immediately terrified, a change appearing on his face.
After all, the Earth Spirit Fire was incredibly powerful, and even though they were Creation Realm Experts, if hit by it, they would, at the very least, lose a layer of skin.
Thus, the Earth Spirit Fire was meant for the furnace, not for playing around.
"Duan old man, what are you doing? Do you have a death wish? I, for one, care a great deal about my life,"
Wang Tong said, his face turning pale as he looked at Duan Yuanfeng.
He knew Duan Yuanfeng was straightforward but had a fiery temper.
Was this fellow really so fed up with being exploited that he was ready to go all out this time to give him a hard time?
Otherwise, why would Duan Yuanfeng dare use the Earth Spirit Fire in such a manner? He had always been cautious with it before, yet now he was using it so recklessly.
However, when the Earth Spirit Fire appeared in Duan Yuanfeng's hand, it became extremely tame.
Wang Tong noticed this and was astonished because the Earth Spirit Fire at this moment was now so gentle without any signs of acting out.
Seeing this, Wang Tong was puzzled.
He wondered, since when had Duan Yuanfeng's Fire Control Technique become so advanced?
"No, it's not the Fire Control Technique that's changed,"
Wang Tong looked at Duan Yuanfeng, realizing that it wasn't his Fire Control Technique that had changed, but rather the Gathering Fire Spirit Flame Array here.
But the Gathering Fire Spirit Flame Array here was set up by him; he knew perfectly well to what extent it could control the Earth Spirit Fire here.
The Gathering Fire Spirit Flame Array he set up could absolutely not control the Earth Spirit Fire to such an extent.
Unable to figure it out, Wang Tong released his Divine Sense, looking around at the array he had arranged, and found that someone had tampered with the Gathering Fire Spirit Flame Array.
"How is this possible?"
Wang Tong found that the Gathering Fire Spirit Flame Array he set up had been modified by someone and had become incredibly exquisite, achieving an immensely powerful level of control over the Earth Spirit Fire.