# Chapter 2363: Provocation
As the Ancient Realm Clan had anticipated, the Flame Temple finally quieted down. This time, they would have to reflect carefully on what had happened.
The people of the Nine Heavens Celestial Court had finally truly realized the rise of an ancient race. After being dormant for countless years, the Ancient Realm Clan had made a stunning debut, shaking the Nine Heavens with several battles.
However, the Ancient Realm Clan seemed to take this very lightly, as if it were an entirely normal occurrence, nothing worth boasting about. On this day, two figures from the Ancient Realm Clan walked out of their territory, heading eastward.
To the east of the Nine Heavens Celestial Court lay a city called Azure Nether City. This vast city stood independently in its own domain. Although it occupied a large area, its population was not particularly large, and it had relatively little interaction with the outside world. However, many powerful figures of the Nine Heavens Celestial Court regarded this city with reverence, because Azure Nether City was home to a very famous person: the first disciple of the Divine Artificer, the Weapon Forger.
The Weapon Forger was undoubtedly the symbol of this city. Now, many people had come to Azure Nether City. These people were either extremely powerful or of extraordinary status. They had all received the same news and had come from various places to Azure Nether City at the same time, all for the purpose of witnessing firsthand how the Weapon Forger forged a terrifying Sacred King Weapon.
If it were an ordinary artifact refiner forging a weapon, even if they could produce a Sacred King Weapon, many important figures would not bother to come and watch. But this time, the person publicly forging was the Weapon Forger. Not to mention that he was a disciple of the Divine Artificer, his own reputation was extremely illustrious. Several Sacred King Weapons he had forged—Imperial Abode, Kasyapa, and Heavenly Delusion—had left behind ancient legends on the continent, used by terrifying figures who had created legendary tales.
In the Nine Heavens Celestial Court, countless hidden Great Accomplishment Saint King figures wished to ask him to forge a Sacred King Weapon but could not. The three great disciples of the Divine Artificer were the representatives of the artifact refining world. In the profession of artifact refining, they were figures standing at the peak.
In one area of Azure Nether City, the atmosphere was ethereal and misty. There were many resting spots as well as open-air wine taverns and tea houses, yet it was very quiet. This area was adjacent to the Weapon Forger's cultivation grounds. Lin Feng was currently at a tea table. Across from him sat Gu Zhu, a Great Accomplishment Saint King of the Ancient Realm Clan. This time, only he and Gu Zhu had come from the Ancient Realm Clan.
Lin Feng looked at the surrounding crowd. They were all extraordinary figures. The people who came here were very formidable. There were probably many figures who were rarely seen on ordinary days appearing here. You might not recognize them when you saw them, but if you heard their names, you would surely know them. For example, Gu Zhu was by no means an unknown person in the Nine Heavens Celestial Court. On the contrary, he was very famous. Too many people had heard of the name Gu Zhu, Blood Master. But very few had seen him, or rather, even if you saw him, you wouldn't recognize him.
Gu Zhu had become extremely famous in the Nine Heavens Celestial Court very early on. Now, he had not appeared for so many years that he had gradually faded from people's sight. This was why even the Great Accomplishment Saint King of the Flame Temple had not recognized him.
"Brother Gu," a voice suddenly came. Gu Zhu and Lin Feng turned their gazes and saw several figures walking over. The leader was also wearing a white robe similar to the one Hua Yi had worn before. Beside him was a seemingly young swordsman, Hua Yi, who was also there.
"Brother Kong Zhu!" Seeing the newcomer, Gu Zhu stood up, revealing a smile. Clearly, the newcomer was the second disciple of the Divine Artificer, the Hollow Forger.
In the distance, many people stopped what they were doing and stood up one after another to show respect to the Hollow Forger.
"Everyone, there's no need for this. Today, I am also here to watch my senior brother forge. We are all the same. Please, everyone, be at ease," the Hollow Forger said to the crowd upon seeing their actions.
"To have the fortune of seeing both the Weapon Forger and the Hollow Forger, two grand masters, today makes this trip absolutely worthwhile," one person said with a smile, but then sat back down. Lin Feng watched the crowd chatting and laughing, inwardly marveling at the terrifying influence of top-tier artifact refiners.
The Hollow Forger sat down beside Gu Zhu and smiled. "I don't know what my senior brother is thinking, choosing to forge in this manner."
"The Weapon Forger must have his own deep intentions," Gu Zhu replied with a smile. Then he looked up and turned his gaze to the swordsman beside the Hollow Forger, asking with a smile, "If I'm not mistaken, this is Senior Kasyapa's disciple, right?"
"Good eyesight. Indeed, he is Kasyapa's successor, Tian Ruo Jian. Brother Tian Ruo rarely moves about outside. Not many people know of him," the Hollow Forger said with a smile. This made Lin Feng quite shocked. The seemingly very young swordsman before him was addressed as "brother" by the Hollow Forger. Clearly, this was also a terrifying existence comparable to Gu Zhu. Of course, his age was definitely not as young as he appeared. He might have lived for several thousand or even tens of thousands of years.
"Kasyapa, the Sword of Kasyapa!" Lin Feng thought of a terrifying existence in the ancient ruins of Qi Tian Holy Capital, an ancient being who had once been together with Qin Shan and the others. It seemed that his sword was also called the Sword of Kasyapa.
"Senior Tian Ruo, I have heard that there is a Sword of Kasyapa on the Qing Xiao Continent. I wonder if it has any connection with you?" Lin Feng asked curiously.
"That is my senior brother. Speaking of this senior brother, I have never met him either. However, I have heard from Master that my senior brother is a good person, suitable for cultivating his sword techniques. Unfortunately, he did not stick to his proper path and instead went to establish his own faction, ultimately falling outside."
Lin Feng's expression froze upon hearing this answer. Tian Ruo Jian's senior brother... It seemed that Tian Ruo Jian's master, the true Kasyapa, was definitely an old monster who had lived for who knows how many years. Even the Hollow Forger addressed him as a senior. However, the rumor was that Kasyapa had been forged by the Weapon Forger, which meant that the Weapon Forger had known Kasyapa countless years ago and helped him forge his sword. The Weapon Forger was also an old monster. However, his cultivation realm in martial arts had probably been surpassed by Kasyapa.
"Your senior brother fell. Didn't Senior Kasyapa send people to investigate?" Lin Feng asked.
"Master imparts knowledge, but cultivation depends on the individual. No matter how they choose their path, or whether they live or die, why be attached to it? That is their own path," Tian Ruo Jian replied. Lin Feng sighed inwardly at Kasyapa's broad-mindedness. This was a realm. At least he, Lin Feng, could not reach such a realm.
"Lively. There are so many powerful people here," a voice came from not far away, causing Lin Feng's expression to freeze slightly. Then, Lin Feng slowly turned his gaze, and his pupils involuntarily contracted. In that direction, several figures were walking over. Among them was a young man, heroic and spirited, full of vitality.
"Zhetian!" Lin Feng was very surprised. This guy Zhetian had actually come to Azure Nether City as well, to watch the Weapon Forger forge.
"Little fellow, your cultivation speed is very fast. You've already entered the Saint Emperor realm. Not bad at all," Lin Feng thought to himself with satisfaction. Zhetian's cultivation speed was very fast, much faster than his own back then. Lin Feng then looked at the few people beside Zhetian. These people all had powerful cultivation bases, at the Saint realm. He didn't know who they were. How had Zhetian ended up with them?
"Of course. Little brother Zhetian, the Weapon Forger is a disciple of the Divine Artificer, a representative figure in the artifact refining world. Since he is publicly forging, many powerful figures have come. You probably rarely see them on ordinary days," the person beside Zhetian said with a smile. Zhetian nodded slightly. Indeed, almost everyone here was more powerful than him.
"En," Zhetian nodded slightly, a hint of excitement in his eyes. Such a grand scene was rare to see.
"Let's find a place to sit," the person beside Zhetian said. Then they came to a tea table. Just as Zhetian was about to sit down, a sharp gaze shot toward him from a nearby seat. A voice said, "It's one thing for Saint realm people to sit here, but someone who hasn't even stepped into the Saint realm should get lost. There will be more people coming here later. Don't take up the seats."
Zhetian and the others looked in that direction. Zhetian revealed a smile. Having traveled the continent in recent years, he had experienced quite a bit and would not easily get angry. Especially knowing that this was the cultivation grounds of Senior Weapon Forger, he was even less willing to start a conflict.
"Junior admires Senior Weapon Forger and came here with a few elders. If other seniors need this seat, I will naturally give it up," Zhetian replied, neither humble nor arrogant.
"I told you to get lost!" That person suddenly shot out a terrifying sharpness, sweeping toward Zhetian. The might of a Saint suddenly enveloped Zhetian, the aura terrifying. This scene made Lin Feng's brow furrow slightly. A Saint realm person should have a calm state of mind. At the very least, they should not be so narrow-minded as to easily start a conflict with someone they didn't know. This person seemed to have a clear provocative intent.