126: Stone Clan, Ninth-Rank Weapon Refining Technique

The ancient Seven Clans all had their own Small Worlds, and thus all had places to receive outside powerhouses. However, because the Stone Clan had been secluded for a long time, they did not specifically set up a precise location.

Instead, they would inform the person to be extradited in advance where to wait each time.

Xiao Lei went straight to a desert in the eastern part of the continent, and only then did he discover the three people who were to extradite him on this trip.

Two of them looked extremely young, perhaps the same age as Xiao Lei, one male and one female. However, both had muscular builds and bronze skin, full of a sense of power.

The other was a white-bearded Senior, with a deep aura, slightly weaker than Xiao Lei, appearing to be in the Early Stage of a Six-star Dou Saint.

Without concealing his whereabouts, Xiao Lei flew directly towards the three.

Upon seeing Xiao Lei, the three bowed first. Then, the young woman could not help but speak, "Pavilion Master Xiao, I heard you killed Ling Yi of the Spirit Clan! That's amazing!"

Seeing this, Xiao Lei was a bit surprised. Wasn't it said that the Stone Clan's personality was conservative and honest due to their Bloodline? How could there be such a lively young person?

The Senior beside her had clearly seen the woman like this before. He tugged at her, then spoke with a slight apology.

"Pavilion Master Xiao, entrusted by the Clan Chief, the three of us are waiting for Pavilion Master Xiao here. My name is Shi Tian, and these two are two Juniors from the clan. Their talent is insufficient, making Pavilion Master Xiao laugh!"

The young man also quickly introduced himself, "My name is Shi Po, and she is my younger sister, Shi Ye. Father ordered us to come here to receive Senior! In the future, if Senior has any needs within the clan, you can tell me directly!"

"Hmm, hello!"

At their first meeting, the three left a good impression on Xiao Lei. They lacked the usual arrogance of Imperial Clans, and instead showed some flattery.

"It seems the Stone Clan might need something from me, otherwise they wouldn't let me enter the Stone Realm so easily."

The Stone Clan had been reclusive for too long. Xiao Yi Xian had contacted them for so long, and it was only after Xiao Lei killed Ling Yi in the Central Plains that they finally got in touch, and they immediately agreed to let him enter the Stone Realm. There might be some issues here.

"The Clan Chief is already waiting in the clan, Pavilion Master Xiao, please follow this old man!"

After a brief conversation, Shi Tian waved his sleeve, revealing a spatial passage behind him, then made a gesture for Xiao Lei to enter.

"Let's wait and see!"

For a moment, he didn't know what ability the Stone Clan valued in him, so Xiao Lei simply stopped worrying. He walked forward directly and entered the spatial passage with Shi Tian.

Everything would be revealed once he entered the Stone Clan... Passing through the ethereal Void Realm, a dazzling beam of light suddenly appeared before him. Entering it, he arrived in the Stone Realm.

Among the current Imperial Clans, the Spirit Clan had already perished, leaving the Stone Clan as the weakest in overall strength. And a Small World required the spatial power of a Dou Saint powerhouse to maintain, so the Stone Clan's Small World was also the smallest.

However, even the Stone Realm was vast enough to make Xiao Lei exclaim.

"No wonder Imperial Clans all live in Small Worlds and don't contend for territory in the Central Plains!"

"Such vast land, such rich heaven and earth energy, indeed, it's not needed!"

Hearing Xiao Lei's words, Shi Tian couldn't help but feel a little proud. Although they were currently the weakest Imperial Clan, they were still an Imperial Clan, and they still had their Foundation.

"Besides the reason Pavilion Master Xiao just mentioned, there is actually a most important reason!"

Shi Tian pointed to the ground below, where there were countless houses and countless Stone Clan commoners. "These commoners are the Foundation of a clan. Although their Bloodline is thin, occasionally some people with an ancestral Bloodline awakening appear. To prevent the Bloodline from expanding further, all Imperial Clans do not allow commoners to marry people from the continent."

"Living in a Small World also takes this into consideration!"

Chatting all the way, the two quickly arrived at a grand hall in the center of the Stone Clan. They went deep along the passage until they reached a main hall.

"Pavilion Master Xiao, the Clan Chief already knows about your matter. The Clan Chief is in the room and will resolve your doubts this time. This old man will go deal with other clan affairs!"

After speaking, Shi Tian cupped his hands, gave some instructions to Shi Ye and Shi Po, and then left on his own.

Without Shi Tian's suppression, Shi Ye immediately reverted to her lively nature. "Pavilion Master Xiao, hurry in, Father has been waiting for you for a long time."

Saying that, Shi Ye led Xiao Lei directly into the hall, and then chattered on, trying to take credit from Shi Zhen, who was working at a desk.

"Father, I've brought the person to you, how is it?"

Seeing Shi Ye, a hint of helplessness appeared on Shi Zhen's face, clearly a bit exasperated by her flighty demeanor.

"Pavilion Master Xiao, sit!"

Xiao Lei also didn't stand on ceremony with him and immediately sat down. Shi Po quickly poured tea for Xiao Lei.

After drinking the tea, Xiao Lei immediately got to the point, taking out the Mysterious Yellow Flame from his storage ring and placing it on the table.

"Clan Chief Shi, I believe your clan already knows the purpose of my visit. This blade was forged by Shi Duan, and I obtained it by chance. I quite like it, and this trip is only to perfect this blade. The remuneration required can be negotiated with the Stone Clan."

Hearing this, Shi Zhen gave Shi Ye and Shi Po a look. Shi Po immediately understood and left the room directly. Although Shi Ye was curious about the conversation between Xiao Lei and Shi Zhen, she also had to leave.

After the two left, Shi Zhen slowly got up from the stone table and picked up the Mysterious Yellow Flame.

"Since this blade was forged by Shi Duan, why not ask him to perfect it?"

Xiao Lei took a sip of tea and spoke unhurriedly. Shi Zhen's cultivation was similar to his, both in the Late Stage of a Six-star Dou Saint, so Xiao Lei was not worried about him playing any tricks.

Shi Zhen did not answer immediately. Instead, his fingers gently rubbed the blade, and then a strange energy emerged from his hand and entered the blade.

Then, to Xiao Lei's astonishment, the previously extremely tough Mysterious Yellow Flame actually shattered into more than twenty fragments.

!!!

Holy crap!

If the occasion hadn't been inappropriate, Xiao Lei would have immediately cursed.

The Mysterious Yellow Flame just shattered into more than twenty pieces!

"No, he doesn't have that strength!"

After a brief shock, Xiao Lei also reacted. After all, with his own ability, it would be impossible to shatter the Mysterious Yellow Flame, and it was equally unlikely for the other party.

One could only say that perhaps the Mysterious Yellow Flame was originally composed of these twenty-two fragments.

Sure enough, the next moment, the Mysterious Yellow Flame re-fused in Shi Zhen's hand, transforming back into a complete long blade.

Then Shi Zhen spoke to himself, "In the past, I created an Incarnation to travel the continent, discussing Artifact Refining methods with various Artifact Refining enthusiasts. One day, I met someone skilled in making storage rings. To avoid revealing my identity, I exchanged this long blade to learn his Artifact Refining technique."

"That person is the current Wind Venerable, and the name Shi Duan was my alias at the time!"

Hearing this, Xiao Lei immediately activated the System to check the other party's situation.

["Target: The famous Clan Chief of the Stone Clan."]

["Cultivation: Late Stage Six-star Dou Saint."]

...["Artifact Refining Technique: Ninth Grade."]

["Bloodline: Ninth Grade Bloodline."]

...["Heavenly Flame: Mysterious Yellow Flame."]

["Physique: None."]

["Copy Time: Thirty seconds."]

["Copy?"]

"Mysterious Yellow Flame! It's actually in the Stone Clan!"

"And a Ninth Grade Artifact Refining technique, good stuff, copy it."]