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Chapter 417.

"Sect Master Qi, is this the 108 Refinement of the Bronze Earth technique of your sect?"

Bishop Thomas, standing at the back, was clearly intrigued as he observed the demonstration. With a faint smile, he commented, "It doesn't seem very difficult. Lord White Pontiff saw it only once and…"

His words trailed off, but the meaning was clear. Was this so-called profound technique nothing more than exaggerated boasting?

Sect Master Qi Lian face turned a deep shade of red. His voice was solemn as he retorted, "Bishop Thomas, you're not from our sect, so you wouldn't understand how challenging it is to control the cauldron without moving the profound energy. Hmph! Forget it. Outsiders like you simply wouldn't appreciate its complexity."

Bishop Thomas chuckled lightly, undeterred.

Behind him, Hu Liena, –Xie Yue, and Yan exchanged puzzled glances. They, too, failed to grasp the intricacies of this technique. It reminded them of their first encounters with the Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer Method—another profound skill that was almost impossible to comprehend without firsthand experience.

"It's fine as long as it's impressive," Xie Yue muttered nonchalantly. "It doesn't matter if we understand it or not."

Yan nodded in agreement, his gaze steady. Lord White Pontiff is truly exceptional.

Even now, their White Pontiff's mastery of his cauldron martial soul and his overwhelming strength had left Qi Lian visibly shaken. And now, here he was, demonstrating mastery over the Qi Transformation Sect's profound energy cauldron controlling technique. If it were anyone else attempting this, it would have been utterly impossible.

Over the past few months, their respect for the White Pontiff had only grown deeper. His strength, courage, wisdom, and vast knowledge had left an indelible impression on them.

Moments later, an extraordinary scene unfolded.

Within the Qiankun Cauldron, a brilliant, crystal-like mass of crimson energy began to take shape. As it emerged fully, it condensed into a glowing, fist-sized object.

"It's a thousand-year blood iron spirit!"

Qi Lian pupils contracted sharply, his disbelief evident. "And it was completed in just a few minutes! This isn't just about controlling the cauldron with 108 Refinement of the Bronze Earth technique—it must be connected to the extraordinary nature of Lord Pontiff's cauldron!"

The blood essence floated gently into Wang Feng's palm. Without hesitation, Wang Feng handed it to Qi Lian.

"Sect Master Qi, are you satisfied?"

Qi Lian hands trembled as he received the blood essence. He was so overcome with excitement that he could barely speak. After a long pause, he managed to ask, "Lord White Pontiff, have you truly mastered the 108 Refinement of the Bronze Earth technique?"

Wang Feng remained silent for a moment, then gave a slight nod.

How should he explain this? After observing the technique just once, he had indeed mastered it.

It wasn't that the technique itself was overly complex, rather, its requirements were exceedingly demanding.

The reason most people couldn't grasp it was simple—this technique required immense spiritual power as its foundation. Without extraordinary spiritual strength, one couldn't even attempt to utilize it, let alone master it.

To put it simply, his current spiritual power, refined to an unimaginable degree, was akin to water droplets forming perfect cohesion. Only by reaching such a state of mental acuity could one fully manifest and utilize the 108 Refinement of the Bronze Earth technique fully efficiently.

This was the hard truth.

It was similar to a well-known principle from another world, to master the legendary Burning Sun Manual, one must first endure unimaginable sacrifices.

Likewise, to master this profound technique, one's spiritual power had to reach an extraordinary level before it could even be considered.

Wang Feng speculated that the technique's creator—a legendary figure, perhaps the Qi Transformation Sect's founder—was likely gifted with an incredible natural affinity for spiritual power. He might have spent his entire life developing this technique but failed to devise a method for cultivating the spiritual power needed to use it.

Yet for Wang Feng, this profound mystery posed no obstacle. His extraordinary mental strength had already surpassed the necessary threshold.

As a result, the descendants of the sect's founder struggled to cultivate the profound energy cauldron controlling technique. Even if some disciples exhibited unique spiritual talents and managed to practice it, reaching the level of their ancestor was nearly impossible.

This was because, in this world, there existed no method for cultivating spiritual power.

If Wang Feng hadn't obtained the Word Formula technique of the Nine Secret Technique, cultivated his soul and spirit, condensed his spiritual power into droplets like state, and formed spiritual consciousness, he might not have been able to learn it either.

"This 108 Refinement of the Bronze Earth technique truly has remarkable applications," Wang Feng thought to himself. "It bombards the cauldron with mental power, shaking the soul power within. Each vibration refines the structure of the internal materials, removing impurities. After mastering this technique, the functions of the Qiankun Cauldron are even more diverse for me—not just refining all kinds of heavenly treasures into soul crystals."

The Qiankun Cauldron was indeed extraordinary. It could refine various heavenly and earthly treasures into pure energy sources, forming soul crystals to enhance a soul master's cultivation. However, this refining process came with trade-offs—many of the unique properties of these treasures were lost in the process.

This presented both advantages and disadvantages.

With the 108 Refinement of the Bronze Earth controlling technique, Wang Feng could use mental vibrations to eliminate toxins and negative effects in these heavenly and earthly treasures. At the same time, he could preserve their original beneficial properties, maximizing their effects and potential uses.

Moreover, the technique allowed for precise tempering of weapons and armor, significantly improving their quality.

The implications were immense.

The technique also provided a means of enhancing power efficiency. For example, Wang Feng recalled the first time he had fused a soul bone in the Extreme North. At the time, the fusion process had been fraught with uncertainty and risk, with a high likelihood of failure.

In truth, his success back then had been largely due to sheer luck—an outcome that could easily have gone the other way.

But now…

With his mastery of the 108 Refinement of the Bronze Earth technique, Wang Feng could achieve stable and reliable soul bone fusion. This technique even opened the possibility of fusing soul bones of different types, a feat that had previously been considered impossible.

The benefits were undeniable, and the future applications of this technique seemed boundless.

It was likely that the Qi Transformation Sect had never succeeded in fusing soul bones. Their cauldron, after all, was not a celestial artifact like the Qiankun Cauldron and lacked such extraordinary capabilities.

Wang Feng even speculated whether the Qiankun Cauldron, once fully mastered, could extend its powers to temper living creatures. Could it refine demons? Or perhaps even soul beasts directly?

"It can also repair damaged magical artifacts…" Wang Feng mused silently.

This was yet another ability documented in the 108 Refinement of the Bronze Earth technique.

From a functional perspective, this technique was far superior to the Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer Method. In fact, combined with Wang Feng's Qiankun Cauldron, the technique had vastly expanded the cauldron's capabilities. This unexpected benefit left Wang Feng deeply impressed and satisfied.

Moreover, the 108 Refinement of the Bronze Earth controlling technique also served as a unique defensive measure, much like the Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer Method, which itself was both a defensive and offensive skill.

At that moment, Qi Lian suddenly knelt before Wang Feng, his expression solemn and reverent.

"From this day forward, my Qi Transformation Sect pledges absolute allegiance to the Soul Hall. We shall serve with unwavering loyalty!"

Wang Feng remained silent, his gaze steady as he regarded the kneeling sect master.

Bishop Thomas, however, couldn't hide his delight at the proclamation. Behind him, Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan also smiled, visibly pleased by the development.

With this declaration, the Qi Transformation Sect had formally surrendered. However, Wang Feng noted Qi Lian's careful choice of words. By declaring allegiance to the Soul Hall and not explicitly to Wang Feng himself, the sect master had cleverly left room for interpretation.

Still, given the overwhelming strength Wang Feng had displayed, it was likely that Qi Transformation Sect's true loyalty lay with him, not the Soul Hall.

After leaving Qi Transformation Sect, Wang Feng continued his tour of the Star Luo Empire's major cities.

About half a month later, he arrived at the last of the four subordinate sects—Zhan Luo Sect.

In stark contrast to the Qi Transformation Sect, Zhan Luo Sect specialized in beast martial souls and was a sect focused almost entirely on combat.

Wang Feng recalled that Zhan Xiaotian had originally been a member of this sect before leaving to join the God of War Academy.

According to Bishop Thomas, there was an interesting history between the two institutions. The founder of Zhan Luo Sect and the dean of the God of War Academy had once been lovers. Both were members of Zhan Luo Sect originally, but a disagreement had driven them apart.

Their separation resulted in the establishment of two rival factions—the Zhan Luo Sect and the God of War Academy. Over the years, the two leaders frequently clashed, often creating soul abilities specifically designed to counter one another.

Even now, this rivalry persisted.

After hearing the story, Wang Feng couldn't help but think to himself: "Doesn't this sound exactly like Wang Chongyang and Lin Chaoying from that old tale?"

Despite their intertwined history, Zhan Luo Sect's terms for collaboration with the Soul Hall were relatively straightforward, far less troublesome than what Qi Transformation Sect had required.

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