This is a perfect opportunity to get acquainted.

It’s strange, Chu Ning clearly didn’t know anything about Artifact Refining before.

However, at this moment, watching Lu Jiakang’s Artifact Refining, he seemed to gain some insight.

One has to admit, the Spirit Body Talent given by the system is indeed powerful.

Not only did Chu Ning notice, but gradually, some cultivators with profound cultivation and those familiar with Artifact Refining also noticed.

Lu Jiakang’s current display was evidently more outstanding.

He placed the materials into the Artifact Refining Furnace for a period of time, then took them out again, using an iron hammer to forge them.

After repeating this several times, the originally fist-sized material in his hand had become the size of an egg.

After a while, a middle-aged scholar suddenly spoke up:

"Time’s up!"

Lu Jiakang and Gu Guanlin both stopped refining, raising their hands to throw two pieces of materials onto the high platform.

The middle-aged scholar casually grasped them, holding them in his hand.

After a brief inspection, he handed the materials to Elder Peng and others to take a look.

Then, the middle-aged scholar announced:

"Both sides used the Nine Luo Refining Essence Method. In terms of refinement quality, Jiuhua Sect’s Lu Jiakang holds a slight edge. This round goes to Jiuhua Sect!"

"Oh!!!"

With the words of the middle-aged scholar, cheers immediately erupted at the scene.

The disciples of Jiuhua Sect all smiled.

They had realized that even though the people from Daluo Sect came with a strong momentum, they were not invincible.

Although Chu Ning and Yuan Rongzhang did not join in the loud cheers, they were visibly pleased.

Chu Ning’s gaze at the moment was filled with contemplation.

"When Senior Brother Lu was refining just now, aside from the skillful Fire Control during quenching.

The forging technique was also profound, likely combined with some form of Magical Power application.

And there was a certain rhythm and force to it."

Chu Ning secretly recalled the method Lu Jiakang used during Artifact Refining just now.

"I should remember all these first, and later, when I see the Refining Essence Method, I can compare it and perhaps gain more insights."

Chu Ning thought to himself while paying attention to the scene in the arena.

After finishing the Alchemy and Artifact Refining competitions.

Lu Jiakang and Gu Guanlin both left the high platform, flying into the middle of a duel arena about a hundred feet in size.

This arena was surrounded by Restriction fluctuations, a venue set up by Jiuhua Sect in advance.

Of course, to be safe, several witnesses, including Ao Langtian, conducted an inspection.

Now, as Lu Jiakang and Gu Guanlin entered, the atmosphere at the scene grew tense.

This competition would be different from the previous two.

This time, not only would both sides directly engage, but they would also face significant danger, affecting which sect could gain an advantage in the first round of the competition.

"According to the rules set by the persons in charge from both sides, there are no restrictions on approaches during the Magical Combat, except that lives cannot be taken.

If one side feels they cannot win, they can concede early."

After these words, the white-haired Elder Peng sat down.

Everyone’s expressions grew solemn at these words.

This was essentially not much different from a fight to the death.

In the arena, the short Gu Guanlin immediately raised his hand after the words fell.

Then, an exceptionally sharp Fire Saber technique attacked Lu Jiakang.

Simultaneously, he also wielded a dark Long Saber.

Flames flickered around the Long Saber, clearly not an ordinary item.

At this moment, Lu Jiakang held a Giant Hammer in his hand, swiftly swinging it downward.

Similarly, a fiery beam shot out, meeting the flaming blade in the air.

Meanwhile, Lu Jiakang was also emitting an earthen yellow Magical Power Shield.

Evidently, this Foundation Establishment Late Stage cultivator from Jiuhua Sect was not letting down his guard.

As his Protective Shield came to life, Gu Guanlin waved his hand again, completely activating several talismans.

The power of these talismans was all at the Intermediate Upper Grade level, with some even being Advanced Talismans.

However, Lu Jiakang had prepared as well, blocking all of them.

At the same time, he unleashed several attacks.

Clearly, both of them were well-prepared for this Magical Combat, employing various means to the fullest.

However, everyone knew that it would only become clear who would prevail once both sides exhausted their measures.

Gradually, both stopped producing talismans and began to attack continuously with their Magical Artifacts.

Evidently, despite thorough preparations, the ongoing fierce battle had depleted their resources.

At this point, Gu Guanlin suddenly produced another talisman and activated it.

While he was enveloped in protective essences, the Long Saber in his hand disappeared, replaced by a Short Saber.

"Magical Treasure!"

From a distance, Chu Ning observed this scene, muttering to himself.

Clearly, this individual was resorting to his trump card.

Lu Jiakang in the arena obviously knew this as well, his expression serious.

He waved his hand, producing a Shield, while a Silver Dart appeared in his hand.

"It’s also a Magical Treasure, and there are two of them!"

Chu Ning was slightly surprised to see the Shield and Silver Dart in Lu Jiakang’s hands.

Driving a Magical Treasure with Foundation Establishment Stage cultivation wasn’t easy, requiring a significant amount of Magical Power.

Simultaneously employing two Magical Treasures was especially challenging.

After all, not everyone had the abundance of Magical Power like Chu Ning, able to wield a Magical Treasure with Early Stage Foundation Establishment cultivation.