# Chapter 1639: Imperial Artifact Born
Seeing Mu Lie fail at artifact refining, his father, Mu Linxue's eldest uncle, also stiffened slightly, his expression extremely unpleasant. He had just been boasting about Mu Lie and Mu Yu's refining abilities being superior to the combination of Mu Linxue and Lin Feng, fantasizing about gaining the family's absolute support. But now, they had failed at refining, while Lin Feng and Mu Linxue's refining had produced Artifact Clouds.
Such a stark contrast made his face feel burning hot, as if many people in the Mu Estate were staring at him.
"Mu Lie's psychological endurance is insufficient. How can he be entrusted with important tasks like this?" The Mu Estate's Family Head spoke indifferently, making Mu Linxue's eldest uncle's face stiffen even more as he defended, "Family Head, artifact refining inherently has a success rate. Among the hundred or so combinations present, those who failed at refining are far more than just Mu Lie and Mu Yu. Moreover, within the Mu Estate, there are almost no one who can compare to Mu Lie and Mu Yu in refining. I hope the Family Head will forgive their mistake this time."
"There was no problem in their refining process; they shouldn't have failed. But the result came out like this purely because they were affected by the Artifact Cloud from Linxue's side. Of course, I will continue to observe their future performance." The Mu Estate's Family Head said calmly. There were some words he didn't speak out loud. Although Mu Linxue's position in the Mu Estate was somewhat awkward, Mu Lie shouldn't harbor hatred toward Mu Linxue or envy her talent in artifact refining. Mu Lie's state of mind was inadequate; if he didn't change, it would be difficult for him to make major breakthroughs.
As for the person cooperating with Mu Linxue in refining, just who was he? To have such attainments in Array Dao, to the point where Artifact Clouds were born.
Mu Linxue's eldest uncle looked at the Mu Estate Family Head, his face stiff. Staring into those deep eyes, he had no idea what the other party was thinking at this moment.
"If Mu Linxue defeats Yan Feng, what will the Mu Estate do?" Mu Linxue's eldest uncle's heart suddenly jumped. If that happened, would the Mu Estate still abandon Mu Linxue and force her to marry into the Yan Family?
Once Mu Linxue and Lin Feng's combination surpassed Yan Feng, they would inevitably seize a top three position, or even the championship. From then on, Mu Linxue and Lin Feng would be valued by the Flame Gold Tower. Just thinking about it made it clear that at that time, the Mu Estate's stance would instantly change. The more Mu Linxue's eldest uncle thought about it, the more troubled his heart became. If that really happened, his family's position would become very awkward.
"Impossible. Even if an Artifact Cloud was born, so what? The success or failure of this artifact is still unknown." Mu Linxue's eldest uncle sneered in his heart.
The rapidly changing situation of artifact refining in the square caused everyone to have various completely different thoughts. For example, the Purple Robe Master who favored Lin Feng and Mu Linxue had his furrowed brow relax considerably, his face regaining its luster as he murmured, "Artifact Cloud, haha. The outcome is still far from decided."
As he spoke, he glanced at the Purple Robe Artifact Refining Master beside him. The outcome of their bet was still unclear. At this moment, he was also very surprised that Lin Feng was carving arrays alone, trying to turn the situation around and cause the birth of an Artifact Cloud.
Yan Feng's expression was quite unpleasant, but he quickly exhaled and composed himself. With a "puff" sound, he forcefully spat out a mouthful of crimson blood, dyeing the blood-red longsword even redder, more demonically beautiful. The color of the Artifact Cloud in the void also became more demonic, floating like a mass of crimson blood energy.
"Clang!" At this moment, Hen Changtian hammered the golden tower with his hand. The terrifying crushing and killing intent grew stronger. There was also a very faint Artifact Cloud brewing, but it seemed unable to take shape.
"Changtian is actually trying to refine a peak third-grade Imperial Artifact all by himself. That's too rare. It's a pity he doesn't have a powerful Array Master to cooperate with him." The people from Flame Gold Tower thought silently as they watched the Artifact Cloud that seemed to want to gather above the golden tower Hen Changtian was refining. If Lin Feng's Array Dao were combined with Hen Changtian's refining ability, the power would be even more terrifying.
"This artifact refining competition is very good. Many outstanding young talents have emerged." The ninth-grade Artifact Refining Master in the purple-gold robe smiled slightly as he looked at everyone. Although many people had already failed at refining, many others were close to success. Moreover, judging by the situation, there might be over twenty pairs of combinations who could refine third-grade Imperial Artifacts. As for Hen Changtian, Ge Qingfeng, Sima Nan, and Yan Feng, they should all be able to refine peak third-grade Imperial Artifacts. Yan Feng even had hope of reaching fourth-grade. Besides them, the dark horse combination of Mu Linxue and Lin Feng was equally stunning. The birth of an Artifact Cloud meant there was a chance to achieve a fourth-grade Imperial Artifact.
"Indeed. In recent years, Flame Gold City has produced quite a few outstanding talents. It's a pity that many have been poached by other major sect forces." An Artifact Refining Master in a crimson-gold robe behind him said somewhat regretfully. But this was unavoidable. If those major sects were willing to pay a terrifying price, it was normal for those young masters to be willing to follow them.
"Since you know that, if you take a liking to anyone this time, try to keep them here." The Artifact Refining Master in the purple-gold robe smiled and said to the three people behind him. "Now that the competition has reached this stage, I'm sure you all have people you value."
"That young man carving arrays is very good. The Mu Estate girl cooperating with him, although her skill is still lacking, if properly nurtured, she could be useful." The crimson-gold robe master who favored Lin Feng and Mu Linxue said with a low laugh, speaking first as if afraid the two beside him would snatch the person away.
"You're so impatient. That array-carving young man is indeed good, but carving arrays isn't the same as artifact refining. With such Array Dao ability, he's only assisting rather than taking the lead in refining. Perhaps he doesn't have much interest in artifact refining. I, on the other hand, favor Yan Feng of the Yan Family. Although this person is sharp-edged and somewhat arrogant, who hasn't been young and reckless? I like his persistence in artifact refining and that sharp spirit." The crimson-gold master beside him smiled, quite interested in Yan Feng.
"What about you?" The Artifact Refining Master in the purple-gold robe looked at the last person and asked with a smile.
"Over there." The last person pointed at a young man at the edge. That young man had been very quiet all along, as if matters outside had nothing to do with him. He was simply focused on refining his own Imperial Artifact.
"Haha, I've noticed that young man too. He's indeed good. Very young, without stunning refining techniques or materials, yet he can steadily refine second-grade Imperial Artifacts. He doesn't even try to refine third-grade ones." The Artifact Refining Master in the purple-gold robe said with a smile. The final round of the artifact refining competition had this advantage: no talent would be buried. They could clearly see all hundred pairs of combinations refining. Even if your refining technique wasn't stunning, as long as you had talent, you could still be noticed.
At this moment, Lin Feng finally finished carving his array. But this time, it was an introverted array. The crowd could only see a faint cyan light enveloping the artifact embryo, unable to even tell what array Lin Feng had carved.
Lin Feng once again placed the artifact embryo on the refining furnace, then raised his hammer and struck the artifact embryo heavily, as if returning from stunning brilliance to ordinariness, giving people an unfathomable feeling. They wondered in their hearts just what kind of Imperial Artifact he was refining, and whether it could really surpass Yan Feng.
As for Yan Feng, his Imperial Artifact was almost successfully refined. The crimson blood Artifact Cloud in the void showed signs of covering the sky and blotting out the sun, extremely terrifying. During the refining process, Yan Feng had spat out seven mouthfuls of essence blood. His face was filled with determination, even appearing somewhat weak. No matter what, he absolutely would not allow the Imperial Artifact refined by Mu Linxue and Lin Feng to have a chance to compete with him for the championship.
"It's almost done. As long as Yan Feng succeeds this time, no one can compete with him for the championship." The Yan Family Head stood up, his gaze fixed on Yan Feng's refining. There were only a few final steps left. Not only him, but many people from the Yan Family also stood up, ready to witness the birth of this competition's champion.
Many people's gazes turned toward Lin Feng. That crimson blood Imperial Artifact sword was already trembling wildly, and the crimson blood Artifact Cloud was also rolling violently.
Yan Feng held the crimson blood sword with both hands, his palms completely covered in blood-colored flames, frantically rushing into the sword.
Suddenly, Yan Feng's palms flipped and trembled nine times in succession. The sword hummed without ceasing.
"Go!" With a furious shout, the crimson blood sword broke through the air, charging into the Artifact Cloud. That crimson blood Artifact Cloud was suddenly swallowed into the sword. On the sword, there was a terrifying violent aura.
"Success." The Yan Family Head uttered a sound. The sharp sword devoured the Artifact Cloud of heaven and earth. The void seemed to turn into the color of crimson blood, with only the sword sweeping through everything. The championship of this artifact refining competition was none other than his Yan Family's.
"Mu Linxue." Yan Feng turned his gaze, his eyes even sharper, looking at Lin Feng and Mu Linxue not far away.
"Do not disturb others' refining." The Purple Robe Master who favored Mu Linxue and Lin Feng shouted. At this moment, Mu Linxue and Lin Feng had reached a critical point in their refining; how could they be affected by him?
Yan Feng's expression congealed. His sharp gaze looked in that direction. Only when he saw it was a seventh-grade Artifact Refining Master did he restrain the sharpness in his eyes. But in his heart, he was very cold. Seventh-grade Artifact Refiner, he would surpass that level sooner or later.
"Heh, anxious, aren't you?" The Artifact Refining Master beside him who favored Yan Feng said with a faint smile. "Your refining technique will eventually have to be shown to me."
"Hmph." The other person snorted coldly. At this moment, Hen Changtian and Ge Qingfeng both completed their refining at the same time. As expected, they failed to break through to fourth-grade Imperial Artifacts, both refining peak third-grade ones.
"It seems the only ones who can contend with Yan Feng are Lin Feng and Mu Linxue." Everyone's gazes were fixed on Mu Linxue's side. At this moment, Mu Linxue's face was covered in sweat, looking very strained. Lin Feng was even cooperating with her to control the fire. Three afterimages of Lin Feng surrounded the refining furnace, controlling the burning of the flames.
"The Artifact Cloud isn't vast and surging. There's some gap compared to Yan Feng's crimson blood sword. Even if it's successfully refined, it might not be better than the Imperial Artifact Yan Feng refined." Everyone thought silently in their hearts. The Artifact Cloud of the spear refined by Lin Feng and Mu Linxue was relatively thin, appearing cyan in color, causing many people to not be very optimistic. Surpassing Yan Feng would be somewhat difficult!