Chapter Nineteen: Forging Artifacts

Chapter Nineteen: Refining the Artifact
Part Four: The Azure Glow Shakes the Cold Moon, Haoze Encounters the Demon Bird (3)

Ye Hua was caught off guard when the senior brother surnamed Leng pointed at him, leaving him momentarily speechless. He glanced at Ling Yun’er from the corner of his eye, observing her delicate profile, slightly upturned nose, long lashes lowered, tender features, and gentle complexion. Suddenly, her elegant brows furrowed as if weighed by deep concern, her timid appearance evoking a surge of compassion in him. Hesitating only briefly, he stepped forward and said, “Then… then I shall ask Senior Brother Leng for guidance! Though I am only at the initial stage, I wish to see if perhaps… perhaps I can withstand your three moves!”

Everyone was startled by his declaration, including the young man surnamed Leng, who immediately felt even more irritated. “Who do you think you are, daring to challenge me? Very well! I’ll teach you a lesson. Though I cannot take your worthless life, it would be mercy enough to leave you crippled and gravely injured in a few moves!” He stepped forward, sneering, “Very well, junior brother, you truly are courageous! Admirable, indeed! If only your cultivation matched your bravery. Too bad! Since you insist, let’s compete. Three moves, you say? I doubt you’ll even withstand one!”

Ling Yun’er suddenly called out, “Junior brother, don’t act recklessly! Rather—” Qingxia and Qingyu also cried out, “Junior brother, step back! If Senior Broth