However, after sighing, Mr. Xuanzhen said with regret, "Fellow Hu, the replica of the Roaring Sky Print this time matters to the whole world. It's not something to play with. Of course, your refining skills are unique, but the talismans you're refining are difficult to be suited for the forging of the Roaring Sky Print. You've been eliminated. You should leave."

"Master, are we going to let him off just like that?" Liu Zhen asked hatefully.

"That's right. We cannot let him off just like that. The Roaring Sky Print is extremely important. Yet, he managed to muddle through it with a fake quality. If it is not because of the presence of Mr. Xiao today, wouldn't it be possible to hand over the remaining Fire Essence to him?"

"That's right. He's harboring such evil intentions. Could he be the accomplice of the evil sect?"

"We can't let him go like this!"

The crowd shouted, and several of them even directly showed their magic weapons and pointed at Hu Zhipeng.

Hu Zhipeng instantly became a target, he couldn't help shivering with fear. Although it was winter, his clothes were soaked with cold sweat. Suddenly, he knelt down on his knees in front of Xiao Yi. He kowtowed constantly and said loudly, "Mr. Xiao, save me! I, I mean no harm."

"Then, what is your true intention?" Xiao Yi's voice was not loud, but he had used the power of Divine Awareness.

With Xiao Yi's powerful Divine Awareness, it was as if Hu Zhipeng was asking questions in his mind.

Hu Zhipeng paused for a second and then continued, "To tell you the truth, I'm just obsessed with refining weapons. I want to see everything related to refining weapons. However, I'm not as knowledgeable as Mr. Xiao. Although I'm obsessed with refining weapons, I've tried my best, but I can't make high-quality magic weapons with limited knowledge. Later, I found out that I could make talismans to use one or two times. I studied this way. In the end, I did refine many amazing talismans. However, although the power of talismans is amazing, they are not normal magic weapons because of their limited use. Later, I had no choice but to mix the talismans with the weapons to create an illusion of a top-grade Taoist Weapon to satisfy my vanity. This time, I came here just to see the masters of refining weapons in the world's Taoist sect. If I could have the chance to have come in touch with the most valuable treasures in the world like Fire Essence, I would die without regret..."

Hu Zhipeng said in the end, he was ashamed to bury his head in the chest, even look at all embarrassed to look at the people.

"Turns out you're obsessed with the craftsmanship! You don't have a lot of talent, and no one guides you, let alone top-grade materials. However, you've studied craftsmanship to such an extent. It's all because of your obsession. Ordinary people's obsession can break through a hundred cleverness. The ancients did not deceive people." Xiao Yi nodded and immediately withdrew his Divine Soul's Divine Awareness.

Hu Zhipeng only felt that his mind was lightened, and he knew that he had been controlled by Xiao Yi's Divine Awareness just now. There might be no lies. A boundless awe welled up in his heart. Looking at Xiao Yi, he felt as if he had seen the god from heaven.

"There is such a talent in the world?" After hearing Hu Zhipeng's words, the onlookers sighed with emotion.

Mr. Xuanzhen was a kind-hearted person. He couldn't help but say, "Forget it. Since you're just obsessed with refining weapons and don't have any bad intentions, you can leave now. I hope you'll return to the Orthodox Path in the future. Don't lie to people because of money."

"Thank you, Master. Thank you, Taoists." Hu Zhipeng felt like he had been granted an amnesty. He immediately got up and was about to go outside. He did not even dare to raise his head from beginning to end.

However, before he could even take a step, he was stopped by Liu Zhen. "Hold on. Master doesn't have to pursue your responsibilities for today's matter. It's just that your black Yu Feiyan gourd at the auction on King Island caused Yun Qing to suffer heavy losses. It almost destroyed the gold-lettered signboard of Yun Qing. You have to take responsibility for this loss. Follow me to see Yun Qing and compensate her for her loss."

Hu Zhipeng's face fell upon hearing Liu Zhen's words. He said in a mournful voice, "Senior Liu, to tell you the truth, that black Yu Feiyan gourd was stolen by our Sect Leader by accident. When I found out about it, I flew into a rage. However, all the money they got was spent. I, I spent all my money buying materials to refine weapons. I really can't afford to pay for it."

Hu Zhipeng was sad, and he was so nervous that he almost cried.

"Forget it. I can pay the compensation for you." At this moment, Xiao Yi said with ease.

"What?" When Hu Zhipeng and the others heard this, they were all shocked, especially Hu Zhipeng. He couldn't believe his ears and looked at Xiao Yi in shock.

Xiao Yi nodded and continued, "However, you have to work hard with me for a year. I will leave some craftsmanship work to you. I don't know if you want it or not."

Hearing this, Hu Zhipeng immediately opened his eyes wide, he was so surprised that he felt dizzy and almost fell into a dream. He pinched his inner thighs and felt a sharp pain. Then he knew that what he had heard was real instead of a dream.

He knelt on the ground and crawled up to Xiao Yi. He was so excited and shouted, "Mr. Xiao, is that true? I do, I do! As long as I can serve you, I will be willing to be your discipline for the rest of my life, let alone for a year. Please take me as your discipline!"

After that, Hu Zhipeng kept kowtowing.

From the moment he saw Xiao Yi purify the iron essence, Hu Zhipeng had the idea of worshiping Xiao Yi as his teacher. But in the end, Xiao Yi saw through his fake behavior. Hu Zhipeng felt desperate, feeling that he had completely missed a chance to learn from Xiao Yi.

Who would've thought that Xiao Yi would let him stay by his side and focus on artifact refining? In this way, it was inevitable that he could fulfill his wish.

How could he not be overjoyed? He knelt down and kowtowed, begging Xiao Yi to take him as a disciple.

"Get up, put it aside first. I just cherish your talent. However, after all, your means are fake. And your character has to be assessed by me." Xiao Yi waved his hand and lifted Hu Zhipeng up.

Despite this, Hu Zhipeng was still surprised, and his heart beat fast. His hands could not stop trembling. He could not calm down. This encounter made him feel as if he had survived a desperate situation.

When the crowd saw Xiao Yi deal with this matter in this way, they wouldn't say anything more. The result of this trial was naturally clear. Naturally, Xiao Yi got the opportunity to refine the Roaring Sky Print.

After the non-relevant people left, Mr. Xuanzhen took out a Yu Feiyan box from the inner hall.

The Yu Feiyan box was made from a piece of Ten-thousand-year Cold Jade, but it couldn't prevent its surging heat. The whole dark green cold Yu Feiyan was sending out a kind of mystic golden light. It was obvious that the precious Fire Essence was in the Yu Feiyan box.

Mr. Xuanzhen looked severely. He took a deep breath and handed it to Xiao Yi, said, "Mr. Xiao, this is the Fire Essence that gathers the strength of a country. This time, we have to rely on you to refine the Roaring Sky Print. It is the blessing of the world. I wish you all the best."

"Rest assured, Master. I promise that I won't let the people under heaven down," Xiao Yi said in a clear voice. He took over the Yu Feiyan box.

"Mr. Xiao, should we refine it in this cave? Or should you go back to Hai City to refine it?" Mr. Xuanzhen asked. The more a master cultivator was, the more likely they would have some quirks. Mr. Xuanzhen did not dare to make a decision for Xiao Yi rashly, so he could only seek Xiao Yi's advice.

"Here it is. Please help me arrange a quiet room. You must not allow anyone to disturb me." Xiao Yi solemnly ordered.

"Mr. Xiao, please rest assured. There is absolutely no problem with this." Xuanzhen answered.

"Well, I want to meditate for a while, then take a shower and change my clothes. Then I will begin to refine weapons," Xiao Yi said, and then said to Hu Zhipeng behind him, "You also go to meditate and wash up so that you can refine weapons with me."

"Ah? I can also go in with you? I have a chance to see the process of refining Fire Essence?" Hu Zhipeng was so excited that he almost fainted again.

Looking at his infatuation, Xiao Yi shook his head and did not say anything else. He immediately went to the resting place arranged by Mr. Xuanzhen, sat in meditation, and calmed all the restless thoughts in his mind.

Not only that, Xiao Yi even released the Fire Dragon Cauldron and sent his Divine Awareness into the cauldron.

He had his own insight about that 32 formations. Of course, he had comprehended most of them from the Fire Dragon Cauldron. He had also tried to set up some formations. No matter what, the trial by fire had given Xiao Yi more insights about the Nine-dragon Fire Formation in the Fire Dragon Cauldron.

As a result, Xiao Yi immediately released the Fire Dragon Cauldron and started comprehending.

This meditation was indeed much smoother than before. The moment Xiao Yi opened his eyes again, he could not help but let out a long laugh. The number of formations that Xiao Yi could break through the Fire Dragon Cauldron had reached 49 at the moment.

The Great Tao was linked. Even though the Nine-dragon Fire Formation was unfathomable, there were still traces that could be traced.

Among the 49 formations, the one that surprised Xiao Yi the most was the Zhen Formation in the easternmost part of the cauldron. The Zhen Formation was like thunder. It was one of the eight major formations. Xiao Yi had attempted to break it but failed. Now, he had gained an understanding when he personally set up the formation in warm Yu Feiyan's room. Finally, he successfully broke through the Zhen Formation in the Fire Dragon Cauldron in one fell swoop.