Chapter 1000

Chapter 1000: The Second One?

Translator: Chapter 999 doesn’t exist.

In the teleportation hall of Golden City, after navigating through countless twists and turns, Pang Fu finally emerged from the teleportation formation.

The space celestial tool in his hand felt like it was burning, and he was eager to deliver it to the sect.

Pang Fu turned and headed towards a special teleportation formation, which whisked him away to the Hidden Spirit Sect.

"Juice, I need to see the Grand Elder," Pang Fu said, his voice brimming with excitement.

"The master has prepared a feast to celebrate your return."

A teleportation formation materialized in front of Pang Fu.

In the courtyard, a spread of Immortal-grade dishes awaited him, each one a delicacy he loved and a boon for his cultivation.

"Grand Elder, mission accomplished. I’ve brought back the Time Treasure valued at five hundred million Immortal Jade," Pang Fu announced, removing the space ring and sending it through a special channel into the vault.

"I’ve also secured a Heavenly Dao contract with Mount Wanjie, ensuring we can purchase Time Treasures at a reduced rate moving forward."

"In exchange, we’re committed to providing free maintenance for any future issues with the production line," Pang Fu explained.

"Agreed," Xu Fan nodded, pleasantly surprised that the three idle production lines fetched such a high price.

"For now, we have sufficient Time Treasures. Moving forward, you’ll handle the procurement of both Immortal mines and Time Treasures," Xu Fan said, handing Pang Fu a jade slip detailing the Immortal mines required for crafting Golden Immortal puppets.

"Understood," Pang Fu acknowledged.

"Let’s toast to your success!" Xu Fan said, pouring a glass of fine wine for Pang Fu.

Over the years, Pang Fu had tirelessly scoured the Immortal Realm for Time Treasures, even at the expense of his own cultivation, all to secure enough for Xu Fan.

After savoring the meal and several rounds of wine, Xu Fan inquired, "Do you have any wishes?"

"Wishes?" Pang Fu paused, then smiled, "Of course! I dream of our sect reigning supreme over the Three Thousand Great Worlds. As the chamber president, even Great Luo Sages would have to show me respect."

Pang Fu’s eyes sparkled with ambition, envisioning the future glory of the sect.

"That wish is too modest. With the sect’s growth, it’s only a matter of time before we reach that pinnacle," Xu Fan chuckled.

"Try another one!"

"Once, at the Tianding Merchant Association’s headquarters, I saw the president, who was at the peak of true immortal cultivation, flanked by two Great Luo Sages as guards."

"Witnessing that, I couldn’t help but envy him, dreaming of the day I’d have such an entourage."

"Now that’s intriguing. In a few million years, once the sect has further developed, I’ll craft two Great Luo Golden Immortal puppets exclusively for you. Displaying them would be even more awe-inspiring than having real Great Luo Sages by your side," Xu Fan said with a grin, summoning the Golden Immortal puppet with a wave of his hand.

"This is the sect’s first Golden Immortal puppet, tasked with guarding the sect."

"When we’re more prosperous, I’ll assign a couple more to serve as your personal guards," Xu Fan said, clinking his glass with Pang Fu’s.

Pang Fu gazed at the Golden Immortal puppet behind Xu Fan, his excitement rendering him speechless.

Overcome by the wine’s potency, he soon slumped onto the dining table.

"Juice, escort Minister Pang back to his cave and ensure he’s well taken care of," Xu Fan instructed.

"Understood."

Two puppets carried Pang Fu away.

In the Source Realm, Xu Fan stepped into a small world created for time acceleration.

"Grape, activate full time acceleration until I become a true immortal," Xu Fan commanded.

"Understood!"

At the Artifact Crafting Peak of the Hidden Spirit Sect, the distinct aura of a newly formed artifact began to spread.

A sharp sword qi erupted from the peak, piercing the sky.

A pure silver Spiritual Sword materialized before Guangxu.

The unique feedback from the artifact’s formation surged through Guangxu, propelling him directly from the Golden Core Stage to the Nascent Soul stage.

The newly formed Spiritual Sword darted around Guangxu like a playful fish.

Despite the artifact’s completion, Guangxu’s expression was not one of satisfaction.

Just then, Sha Diao entered Guangxu’s Artifact Hall.

"Congratulations, nephew, on becoming a master craftsman!" Sha Diao exclaimed with a hint of envy. His nephew had an extraordinary talent for artifact crafting, achieving the status of master craftsman in just over a hundred years.

"I had hoped to become a master craftsman within a century to surprise my master, but it took longer than I expected," Guangxu admitted, his tone tinged with disappointment.

"Becoming a master craftsman in just over a hundred years—aren’t you pleased with that?" Sha Diao asked, feeling a twinge of envy.

"Becoming a master craftsman in over a hundred years feels like I’ve let my master down," Guangxu said, lowering his head.

Apart from the initial praise, he had not received any further encouragement from his master.

He had aimed to achieve mastery within a century but felt he had fallen short.

"You’re being too hard on yourself. Wishing for the Grand Elder’s praise, becoming a master craftsman in over a hundred years is already a remarkable feat.

"This milestone has eluded over ninety percent of artifact masters, even in the Immortal Realm."

"Take me, for example. I attended every lesson from the Grand Elder, yet I still can’t craft an artifact that would impress him," Sha Diao said, though his heart ached, he made sure to comfort Guangxu.

"Sha Uncle, you’re not like ordinary artifact great masters; don’t limit yourself to common artifacts," Guangxu said as he gently guided the Spiritual Sword floating beside him.

"Grape, is master available now?" Guangxu inquired.

"Master is currently in seclusion, but I can evaluate the Spiritual Sword you crafted on his behalf."

"On a scale of ten, this Spiritual Sword scores an eight, making it a fine example of an artifact," Grape stated.

"Then will I receive praise from master?" Guangxu asked eagerly.

"If you can craft an artifact that scores above nine, you should earn your master’s praise," Grape replied thoughtfully.

"Thank you, Grape," Guangxu said gratefully.

At that moment, a purer sword intent emerged.

Above the Artifact Crafting Peak, a virtual image of an Immortal Sword appeared.

Endless starry sword intent gathered, forming a seven-star pattern that imprinted itself on the virtual image of the Immortal Sword.

Sha Diao and Guangxu exchanged glances; they recognized this aura, unique to the formation of celestial tools.

"From the direction, it seems to be where Ertie is. I didn’t expect him to forge an Immortal Sword after several decades in seclusion," Sha Diao said, his expression unreadable.

Yet he could clearly feel the weight in his heart.

"Ertie has become an artifact great master!"

"Truly impressive! Once the celestial tool is fully formed, I must seek his guidance," Guangxu said, his joy untainted by overthought.

At this moment, Xu Fan, who was undergoing time acceleration, suddenly received a message from Grape.

"Master, Number Two’s disciple Ertie has become the second disciple in the sect to advance to artifact great master, after you," Grape reported.

"The second one?"