Gu Yuan's forehead was covered in beads of sweat, and the energy in the refining pot had become chaotic.
Too many different materials were mixed in, and Gu Yuan himself had neither excellent skills in woodworking nor in water or fire-making.
At this moment, the forging pot is like a super bomb!
It continued to expand, carrying the momentum to blast all living beings present into ashes.
The situation on the scene gradually became somewhat unpredictable. On one side, the Iron Man Evil was chasing after the exhausted Shang Gongji, while Shang Gongji was constantly expending his resources to survive.
You wouldn't believe it until you see it; Shanggong Ji has quite a few ways to save his life.
Meanwhile, Gu Yuan was doing his best to maintain the forging pot and prevent it from exploding completely.
The black soil seemed to absorb the students within it, and after struggling for a while, Li Shubo inside it gradually fell silent.
Even so, the Black Earth Statue dared not disturb Gu Yuan again.
This was simply because the forging pot at that time was far too terrifying!
If it were to explode now, the consequences would be unimaginable. Not to mention the second-tier evil creatures present, the entire area would probably be blown up!
It should be noted that although Gu Yuan had discarded the essence of the ingredients from the previous failed batch, the power within them had not completely dissipated.
In addition, all the newly incorporated materials are carefully selected by Shanggong Ji!
The fire-related materials obtained during this period were even closer to second-tier quality. Originally, Shang Gongji wanted to keep them as a backup, intending to use them to refine his own natal cultivation technique after leaving, hoping to create a spiritual magic weapon.
But it was the only way to survive.
At this moment, Shanggong Ji was filled with deep regret.
What kind of mess is this? Even if the previous refining pot exploded, it would at most kill Gu Yuan.
But now it seems that Gu Yuan is out of options and is actually planning to drag everyone down with him!
"Damn it, I can't take it anymore!"
Thinking of this, Shang Gongji knew very well that if he didn't use his last trump card, he would be in real danger this time!
It is also thanks to Shanggong Ji being the most beloved descendant of the Shanggong patriarch that even the exceptionally talented Shanggong Changqing has never obtained so many magical artifacts.
Almost every year when Shang Gongji celebrates his birthday, the old master of Shang Gongji would send him a big gift.
After Shanggong Ji was recognized as a potential cultivator, he was given a magical artifact every year.
Fire-breathing sword, fire-edge shield, and...
False Fire Core!
If the Fire Shield was given to Shanggong Ji by the old master of the Shanggong family during his coming-of-age ceremony, hoping to protect him and help him become a cultivator safely and smoothly.
So this pseudo-fire heart was a special magical artifact given to him on the day he was confirmed as a cultivator seed.
The Fire Heart is the core of the Heavenly Flame Martial Sect's heritage. To enter the inner sect, one must come into contact with the Fire Heart and gain its approval.
The old master of the Shanggong family placed high hopes on Shanggong Ji, sincerely hoping that his most favored great-grandson could become an inner disciple of the Lower Eight Sects.
And this pseudo-fire core is the culmination of the efforts of the old master of the Shanggong family over the years.
Although it is not as powerful as the Fire Heart, it is already at the peak of the first tier!
Shanggong Ji slowly took out the fake fire core and held it in his palm.
The Iron Man Evil leaped high into the air and roared down, instantly smashing a huge crater into the spot where Shang Gongji had been standing!
Even the Iron Man Demon's usually expressionless face seemed to reveal a hint of mockery.
But in the next moment...
Scorching flames erupted from the deep pit beneath the Iron Man's body!
The uncontrollable dark fire scorched the iron man's body, and even a second-tier evil creature felt a strong threat in an instant.
The Iron Man monster was about to get up and escape when it discovered that its body had begun to melt!
Meanwhile, Shanggong Ji below has also undergone a major transformation.
Numerous cracks appeared on Shang Gongji's skin, with faint signs of flames bursting between them.
From a distance, Shanggong Ji looked like a porcelain doll that had been burned, but the danger emanating from him was unmistakable!
"Cough cough cough... Gu Yuan, let me add fuel to the fire one last time!"
Shanggong Ji said with a sinister grin, "Since we can't see a way out anyway, why not... add fuel to the fire!"
After saying that, Shanggong Ji poured all the pseudo-fire heart power that had just been integrated into his body, as well as the spiritual power he had recovered by absorbing spirit stones, into Gu Yuan's already precarious refining pot.
"Well, if you can stay calm even like this, then I'd be willing to give my life to you!"
The iron-maned evil creature roared and charged forward. This time, Shanggong Ji neither dodged nor evaded, but simply relied on the power of the pseudo-fire heart within his body to create a barrier for himself.
Shang Gongji was already at his limit. Once he ran out of spirit stones, he would no longer be able to maintain the pseudo-fire heart, and death would be the only thing waiting for him.
Black Earth Statue dared not approach Gu Yuan any further, only wanting to stay away from this plague god.
At this moment, Gu Yuan's face did not show the expression of a gambler who was desperately betting everything, nor the look of a helpless person in despair.
Instead, they possessed absolute confidence, their eyes radiating a burning desire for life!
Gu Yuan did not give up, and he would never give up.
The previous firepower, relying solely on the heat generated by the fire-storing blade and first-tier materials, was indeed somewhat inadequate.
But now, relying on the power of the pseudo-fire core, the violent spiritual energy in the Qi Refining Cauldron has achieved a strange balance!
This balance is very unstable and can be lost or broken with the slightest change.
Gu Yuan seized the opportunity and began a new round of weapon forging!
At this moment, the fire shield inside the pot had completely turned into a pool of molten iron, and the molten iron containing spiritual power was the best breeding ground for magical artifacts.
A little blood also spilled from the corner of Shanggong Ji's mouth in the distance. The Fire Shield had long been his magic weapon, and now that it was completely destroyed, Shanggong Ji would suffer a slight backlash.
The remaining materials were gradually incorporated into the molten iron under Gu Yuan's control.
Gu Yuan felt the spiritual energy within his body rapidly draining away, yet he felt no panic whatsoever.
Isn't Gu Yuan nervous? Isn't he worried about failing and dying on the spot?
Gu Yuan was naturally nervous!
But what good is being nervous? What good is failing?
This path, from beginning to end, was chosen by himself. No one coerced or obstructed him; everything was based on Gu Yuan's own will.
Even if the ending is terrible, even if I die in this terrible place.
So Gu Yuan had no regrets, for he had not been able to bring any of the treasures from his previous life into this one.
The only thing left for Gu Yuan was this experience and state of mind spanning thousands of years!
With a clear mind, even in the most dangerous and chaotic situations, Gu Yuan was still able to maintain a clear head.
Among countless magical artifact recipes, Gu Yuan ultimately chose what he considered the best option!
Throughout history, there have been countless magical artifacts that can encompass multiple attributes and enable the weak to overcome the strong.
But faced with limited materials, limited spiritual energy, and everything being in a terrible situation...
"This is it."
An extremely special second-tier magic weapon slowly appeared in Gu Yuan's mind.
Hybrid Second-Order Magical Artifact: Root-Breaking Spirit-Subduing Pestle!