As the Artifact Refiner competition came to a close, the atmosphere in the venue relaxed briefly before being re-shrouded in a fresh wave of tension, for the much-anticipated artifact refining contest was next.
Artifact-refining masters from all walks of life stepped forward in succession, though their numbers were significantly smaller—fewer than a hundred participants. The rune-makers' equipment in the competition arena had been removed and replaced with refining cauldrons necessary for the craft. These cauldrons were uniformly standardized to ensure that every competitor started on an equal footing.
"The rules for this artifact-refining competition differ from those of the rune-makers," Fairy Jinyu announced. "We will evaluate not only the quality grade of the forged Dharma Treasure, but also the display of techniques during the process, the efficiency of material utilization, and the speed at which the Dharma Treasure takes form, all to be judged comprehensively."
Chapter 450