Cultivation Online novel Chapter 1540

Chapter 1540 Unparalleled Speed

1540 Unparalleled Speed

News of Tian Qiyuan's return and his upcoming match with the God of Creation spread through the Nine Heavens like wildfire, igniting curiosity and excitement among cultivators and blacksmiths alike.

"What? The Exalted Blacksmith has returned? What happened to him being a fraud?"

"I guess that's why the God of Creation challenged him to a match—to determine whether he is truly a fraud or not."

"The Exalted Blacksmith revealed his identity? How do we know that he's not in disguise?"

"So the Exalted Blacksmith is the creator of the flawless sword… It all makes sense now…"

A few weeks later, the God of Creation announced the time and place for their competition.

"Our match will take place at the Astral Holy Grounds exactly ten years from now. There will be no time for preparations once the God of Creation Ceremony begins, but you have ten years to prepare."

Tian Qiyuan acknowledged the match and vanished from the world for the next ten years.

As Tian Qiyuan's match with the God of Creation grew closer, countless influential figures and powerful backgrounds made their way to the Astral Holy Grounds.

The Astral Holy Grounds, a unique location beyond the Nine Heavens, was accessible only to those capable of traversing the starry sky, making attendance at their match a rare privilege reserved for the most powerful or resourceful cultivators.

Fortunately for those unable to travel but eager to witness the historic event, a special treasure would broadcast the match to the entire world, ensuring everyone could watch the legendary match unfold.

When Tian Qiyuan arrived at the Astral Holy Grounds, he was greeted by a massive sea of influential people. No matter where he looked, he would recognize at least several of them with a glance. Hell, even the Celestial Emperor was present.

Of course, the Ancient Anvil Association and Yao Tao, with his new physical body, were also there.

When Yao Tao sensed Tian Qiyuan's gaze on him, his body instinctively reacted, trembling in fear.

Sometime later, Tian Qiyuan and the God of Creation approached the large area where their stations had already been prepared.

Before they started the match, the Celestial Emperor entered the stage as an announcer and said, "We have all gathered here today to witness the God of Creation and Exalted Blacksmith's competition. Both contestants will be performing a slightly altered version of the God of Creation Ceremony."

"Just like the original ceremony, they have 100 attempts to craft as many Celestial-grade treasures as they can. However, they both must craft the treasure using the materials provided to them, so they cannot craft whatever they want."

In the God of Creation Ceremony, participants could craft any treasures they desired from the materials they selected and choose the type of weapon they desired to make. This flexibility made the traditional ceremony less challenging than the altered version, where they were restricted on the materials they used, as well as the type of treasures they could craft from them.

"Before we begin this competition, our contestants will give a brief speech."

The God of Creation stepped forward and began speaking after the Celestial Emperor gave him a nod.

"I will keep my speech brief. As some, if not most of you, have already heard, if I lose this match, I will forfeit my life. You may be wondering why I decided to gamble my life in such a manner. There are several reasons, but I will only tell you one."

"If Exalted Blacksmith defeats me, it means he was not a fraud, and I was mistaken the entire time. To slander someone who performed a flawless God of Creation Ceremony, I can only atone with my life."

The spectators immediately began mumbling to each other.

"If the Exalted Blacksmith turns out to be innocent and his God of Creation Ceremony was legit, the Ancient Anvil Association is done for. Nobody will ever trust them again."

"The Exalted Blacksmith is definitely innocent. I've believed in him since day one."

Tian Qiyuan spoke next, "I only have one reason for accepting his challenge—to prove my innocence. If I lose this competition, I will give God of Creation my masterpiece—this sword right here."

When Tian Qiyuan revealed the sword, countless gasps echoed through the crowd. Sword enthusiasts were literally drooling at the sight of such perfection, their hands itching with an almost unbearable urge to touch and inspect the masterpiece before them.

The Celestial Emperor was no different. Despite his vast collection of treasures, none could compare to the sword crafted by Tian Qiyuan.

Tian Qiyuan continued, "With that said, God of Creation's life alone won't be able to make this a fair gamble, so I will be taking every treasure crafted from this God of Creation Ceremony."

Tian Qiyuan's words were quite arrogant, but nobody could refute his claims—not even the God of Creation himself.

Sometime later, Tian Qiyuan and the God of Creation went to their workstations.

"Let the match between God of Creation and Exalted Blacksmith begin!" The Celestial Emperor announced.

Tian Qiyiuan grabbed the first set of materials. There were signs beside the materials with the required type of treasure, and his first treasure would be a spear.

Once he took a moment to examine the materials, Tian Qiyuan immediately began refining them.

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