In fact, other than wanting to attract the attention of the Imperial Weapon Pavilion, Fang Chen had other plans.
That was to build his own force.
The more he came into contact with the experts and forces in the Immemorial Chaos, the more he realized that without his own force, it would be difficult to move forward in the future.
Now, the southern region was basically under Fang Chen's control.
And now, his target was the western region.
He hoped that the Imperial Weapon Pavilion could continue to develop while he was saving Fang Xi in the Imperial Weapon Pavilion.
As long as there were enough blacksmiths, the Imperial Weapon Pavilion could continue to develop and it would not be limited to the Blood City.
By then, with the Blood City as the center, it could spread to the entire western region and fight against the Imperial Weapon Pavilion.
However, the Imperial Weapon Pavilion was still too weak at the moment and it could not expose its ambition. Otherwise, the Imperial Weapon Pavilion could destroy it completely with a thought.
Fang Chen believed that with Master Dongfang around, the Imperial Weapon Pavilion could operate normally.
After everything was arranged, Fang Chen left with Fire Phoenix.
…
The Imperial Weapon Pavilion was one of the strongest forces in the western region. The only force that could threaten them was the Heart Demon Palace.
Fire Phoenix and the rest brought Fang Chen to the Imperial Weapon Pavilion through the Teleportation Formation in the Blood City.
The Imperial Weapon Pavilion was located at the center of the western region. There was a mountain called Mount Dibing and the Imperial Weapon Pavilion was located at the peak of the mountain.
"From now on, we are from the same sect. If you need anything, just let me know," Fire Phoenix said with a smile.
Fang Chen's potential was too strong. If he joined the Imperial Weapon Pavilion, he would definitely be put in an important position by the Pavilion Master.
By then, he would be conferred as a protector of the Pavilion and enter the core of the Imperial Weapon Pavilion.
Fire Phoenix naturally wanted to get closer to Fang Chen and build a good relationship with him.
In the Imperial Weapon Palace.
"Junior Fang Chen greets the Pavilion Master and elders."
Fang Chen cupped his fist and greeted everyone in the Imperial Weapon Palace.
He could feel that everyone was emitting a terrifying aura.
Especially the Pavilion Master, he could not see through him.
The Pavilion Master carefully sized up Fang Chen. After a long while, he burst out laughing. "You are indeed the genius who defeated Master Dongfang. To be able to reach such a level in the art of weapon forging at such a young age, the younger generation will surpass us in time."
After the pavilion master spoke, the many elders also began to praise Fang Chen.
Grandmaster Dongfang had been cultivating bitterly for hundreds of years. After coming out of seclusion, his skill in smithing was already second only to the Heart Weapon Imperial Teacher. Even in the Imperial Weapon Pavilion, he could be ranked in the top three.
However, such a master craftsman was easily defeated by Fang Chen.
"Pavilion Master, Fire Phoenix did not disappoint you."
The Pavilion Master nodded with satisfaction. He looked at Fire Phoenix and waved his hand. Suddenly, a spatial ring fell into Fire Phoenix's palm.
"This is your reward. Alright, you can leave now."
"Thank you, Pavilion Master."
After Fire Phoenix left, the Pavilion Master said slowly, "Fang Chen has unparalleled potential. He's even able to forge top-grade emperor-level weapons with Elemental Attributes. If he's properly trained, he'll be able to forge half-step emperor-level weapons in no time. He might even surpass a Heart Weapon Imperial Master.
"Such a genius joining our Imperial Weapon Pavilion is really a grand occasion. I hereby announce that from now on, Fang Chen will be the South Pavilion Protector of the Imperial Weapon Pavilion."
As soon as he said this, the elders were all shocked.
They did not expect that the Pavilion Master would let Fang Chen be the South Pavilion Protector. This was an important task.
"Everyone, do you have any objections?" The Pavilion Master asked.
Everyone shook their heads. They had no objections.
"Alright, that's all for today. Protector Fang, you can go back first. I will let Fire Phoenix take you to the South Pavilion. The Sect will also give you some refining materials." The Pavilion Master said.
…
The Imperial Weapon Pavilion was divided into four pavilions: East, West, South, and South.
Fang Chen's South Pavilion was located in the south of the Imperial Weapon Pavilion.
In a luxurious mansion, Fire Phoenix personally brought Fang Chen here.
"This is your mansion in the South Pavilion. You will be living here in the future."
Fire Phoenix said, "As a Protector, you have a respected position. You basically have nothing to do. The Pavilion Master values you very much. You should focus on refining.
If there is anything, the Pavilion Master will inform you. "
"Oh, by the way, you should first familiarize yourself with the disciples of the South Pavilion."
In the blink of an eye, Fang Chen had been in the Imperial Weapon Pavilion for a few days.
During this period, he had been secretly inquiring about Fang Xi but to no avail.
In the South Pavilion Mansion.
"Has there been any major events in the Imperial Weapon Pavilion recently?" Fang Chen asked.
Beside him was a white-haired elder. He was the housekeeper of the South Pavilion Mansion.
"Lord Protector, there hasn't been any major events in the Imperial Weapon Pavilion recently. If there is, it will be after three months."
"Oh?"
"After three months, the younger generation disciples of the Four Pavilions will compete in refining. The Protectors of the Four Pavilions will also compete."
The housekeeper said, "If Protector overpowers everyone and wins in the end, you will be able to meet the Third Ancestor of the Imperial Weapon Pavilion."
"Third Ancestor?"
Hearing this, Fang Chen frowned slightly.
He had heard before that other than the Pavilion Master in name, there were a few old farts in the Imperial Weapon Pavilion.
The Imperial Weapon Pavilion's true reliance was their refining skills.
There were even rumors that those old farts had lived for countless years. Their refining skills were extremely high and they might even surpass the Heart Weapon Emperor Master.
However, this had always been a mystery and no one could prove it.
"Meet the Third Ancestor?"
Fang Chen was a little moved. He even vaguely guessed that Fang Xi's matter was most likely related to the Third Ancestor.
"Speaking of the Third Ancestor, they are the pride of the entire Imperial Weapon Pavilion."
The housekeeper spoke frankly and his tone was full of admiration. "The Third Ancestor is not only extremely powerful, but his refining skills are also the best in the western region. Even the Pavilion Master is ashamed of his inferiority.
However, the Third Ancestor is the guardian of the Imperial Weapon Pavilion and has always been in seclusion. Unless the Imperial Weapon Pavilion is in a life-and-death crisis, however … "
"However what?" Fang Chen asked.
"However, a few hundred years ago, for some reason, the Third Ancestor appeared at the same time. The situation at that time was very shocking," the housekeeper said.
"That was the first time I met the Third Ancestor. The three of them seemed to have discovered something and were wild with joy."
Fang Chen's heart skipped a beat. A few hundred years ago, the Third Ancestor appeared at the same time?
The world just happened to coincide. The Third Elder must have discovered Fang Xi's Myriad Fusion Body, and that was why he was wild with joy, right?
Thinking of this, Fang Chen was even more determined to get first place in the refining competition three months later and then meet the Third Ancestor.
Next, the housekeeper also told Fang Chen some secrets of the Imperial Weapon Pavilion.
In short, Fang Chen was more or less certain that Fang Xi was already in the Third Ancestor's hands.
However, he was not sure what the Third Ancestor wanted.
"Xi 'er, wait for me."
Fang Chen clenched his fists and secretly swore in his heart.
Three months wasn't a long time, but it wasn't a short time either.
During this period, Fang Chen selected a few talented disciples from the South Pavilion and personally taught them refining skills.
This refining competition was also a test. The South Pavilion must amaze the world with a single brilliant feat to gain the Third Ancestor's appreciation.
Fang Chen had a unique understanding of refining, and the way he taught was completely different from the Imperial Weapon Pavilion's.
He selected a total of five disciples, and in just a month, two of them had already broken through.
In the second month, two more disciples broke through.
The last disciple, who was also the disciple that Fang Chen valued the most, did not make any progress.
"The refining path is the same as the martial path. Remember to be impatient."
Fang Chen said slowly, "Among the five, you are the one that I think the most highly of. You have a unique aura. Once you break through, you will definitely amaze the world."
Time passed, and the three-month deadline finally arrived.
On the last day, the fifth disciple finally made a breakthrough.
Rumble!
A deafening sound came from his body, and the flame in his palm seemed to be able to burn the world.
Crack!
His hands were constantly refining the refining materials, and at the same time, he was controlling his strength.
Fang Chen watched quietly from the side and nodded in satisfaction.
"Condense."
As the disciple roared, a brand-new weapon appeared in his hand.
"I did it."
He was overjoyed. After three months of hard work, he finally succeeded.
"Very good, you have fully grasped the essentials. My request for you in this refining competition is very simple. That is to become the first disciple. Are you confident?" Fang Chen asked.
"I will do my best and not let you down."
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