"All Artifact Refiners who have been confirmed eliminated will be teleported out of this space when night falls."
After Venerable Bei Ming finished speaking, he disappeared into a spatial vortex.
The 1008 Immortal Leaders and the Artifact Refiners felt the Divine Power pressure disappear and raised their heads, which had been lowered.
Among them, the 200,000 Artifact Refiners who had been confirmed eliminated looked at the more than one hundred Artifact Refiners standing in a separate line with eyes full of envy.
If possible, they also wanted to enter the Universe Artifact & Potion Refining Company.
Unfortunately, their Artifact Refining level was not enough to support them.
"Now you are all free to move around."
At this moment, an Immortal Team Leader said loudly, "Artifact Refiners who have been confirmed eliminated can leave this space early, or wait to be teleported away when night falls."
"Don't be too disheartened."
Another Immortal spoke, "Although you have been eliminated, you are all elite Artifact Refiners from various Universe Countries, and you will soon receive invitations from major forces in various Universe Countries."
The Artifact Refiners were not surprised to hear this.
Artifact Refining is a good skill!
The Artifact Refiners who could come to participate in the Universe Artifact Refiner Competition Finals were all elites among the elites of their respective Universe Countries, and their Artifact Refining level was among the top in their peer group.
Such elite Artifact Refiners would not have a poor Artifact Refining level in the future and would naturally receive attention from various forces.
Before they came to participate in the Artifact Refiner Competition Finals, they had also received some invitations.
The forces that could send invitations were, at worst, official forces with an intermediate universe country background, and above that were the branches of the five Leviathans of Humanity, and the Dao halls representing the Universe Venerables of various Universe Countries.
"Let's go. Since we've been eliminated, it's time to go back."
"Although I couldn't join the Core Region of the Universe Artifact & Potion Refining Company this time by participating in the Artifact Refiner Competition Finals, I have also made a name for myself."
"Haha, I'm quite famous in Noah Universe Country and have received invitations from multiple Giant branches. My future prospects are just as good."
"Let's go, it's boring to stay here after being eliminated."
While the Artifact Refiners were talking, flashes of white light appeared one after another, and some Artifact Refiners flew towards the restaurant.
After a while.
Only a few hundred Artifact Refiners remained in the Central Square.
… …
Building 183, belonging to Lan Ting Universe Country.
"I've entered the Core Region of the Universe Artifact & Potion Refining Company!"
Back in his room, Erotta paced back and forth, his heart extremely excited, his hands even clenched into fists, and his arms constantly trembling.
He could finally break free from the Lanting Branch of the Huge Axe Dojo!
From now on, he would be a core member of the Universe Artifact & Potion Refining Company, receiving training from the Universe Artifact & Potion Refining Company, and would definitely be able to refine better weapons and armor in the future.
"Since the Universe Artifact & Potion Refining Company can host the Artifact Refiner Competition, it must have an advantage in Artifact Refining over other Leviathan of Humanitys."
After the excitement, Erotta sat on the chair in his room and thought to himself, "My failure to enter the Core Region of the Huge Axe Dojo can be considered a blessing in disguise…"
He loved Artifact Refining very much.
Now entering the Universe Artifact & Potion Refining Company, which specializes in Artifact Refining, was like making up for the unfair treatment he had suffered at the Lanting Branch of the Huge Axe Dojo.
… …
The next morning.
The Artifact Refiners who had been confirmed to enter the Core Region of the Universe Artifact & Potion Refining Company, as well as those who still had a last chance, were already prepared on the first floor of the building.
"All Artifact Refiner contestants, please gather at the Central Square."
A pleasant female voice echoed in the ears of the Artifact Refiners.
Whoosh!
The Artifact Refiners moved one after another, leaving their respective buildings and flying towards the Central Square.
Not long after.
Hundreds of Artifact Refiners gathered in the Central Square, and the Immortal Leaders from the 1008 Universe Countries arrived shortly after.
Under the direction of several Immortal Leaders, the Artifact Refiners divided into two teams, quietly waiting for the Universe Venerable-level powerhouse who was presiding over the Artifact Refiner Competition to arrive.
Soon!
Boom!
Accompanied by a powerful Divine Power pressure, a distorted vortex appeared in the sky, and Venerable Bei Ming's figure emerged from the vortex.
"Venerable."
The 1008 Immortal Leaders bowed simultaneously.
The hundreds of Artifact Refiners were surprised at the sight.
"Yesterday, a total of 146 Artifact Refiners were confirmed to enter the Core Region of the Universe Artifact & Potion Refining Company, including 79 Universe Level, 31 Domain Lords, and 36 World Masters."
Venerable Bei Ming nodded slightly, his gaze falling on the more than four hundred Artifact Refiners competing for the last spots, "You will be competing for the last 54 spots."
"As Artifact Refiners, Artifact Refining level is the only criterion, so the rules are very simple…"
"You will re-do the last Artifact Refining round you passed before failing."
"The Virtual Universe System will select the top 54 Artifact Refiners based on the quality and speed of the weapons you refine."
Finally, Venerable Bei Ming said in a deep voice, "The supplementary assessment begins!"
Swish!
As soon as the Artifact Refiners participating in the supplementary assessment finished listening, they were teleported to the Virtual Artifact Refining Room.
Immediately, more than four hundred light screens appeared in the sky, showing live broadcasts of the more than four hundred Artifact Refiners.
Then, Venerable Bei Ming's gaze turned to Erotta and the others, "You can rest first and wait for the final Secret Realm assessment."
"Yes, Venerable."
The Artifact Refiners respectfully saluted, and seeing many tables and chairs appear in the corner of the square, they flew over.
Being under the watchful eye of a Universe Venerable-level powerhouse was too much pressure for them, who were Universe Level, Domain Lords, and World Masters.
Now that they had a chance to distance themselves, they naturally all went to the corner of the square.
"You all go and rest too."
Venerable Bei Ming's gaze fell on the 1008 Immortal Leaders.
"Yes."
The Immortal Leaders respectfully saluted, then flew to another corner of the square, where there were more tables and chairs.
… …
"Venerable Bei Ming seems to be more majestic."
"Indeed, but the last time I saw Venerable Bei Ming was hundreds of millions of years ago."
"Venerable Bei Ming is already at the highest level of the Universe Artifact & Potion Refining Company, managing a Leviathan of Humanity, so he naturally has more majesty."
"Not only that, but his Pinnacle-Level Immortal subordinates also hold important positions in the Universe Artifact & Potion Refining Company now, which is much more glorious than before."
"How enviable, those ordinary Military Lord Immortals are now serving as heads of high-level Universe Country branches."
"Who says it isn't so…"
After sitting down in the corner of the square, the Immortal chatted via voice transmission while watching the competition.
The Universe Artifact & Potion Refining Company was established too quickly, not only supported by the five Leviathans of Humanity but also assisted by the 1008 Universe Countries.
Although for now, the Universe Artifact & Potion Refining Company's influence is far inferior to that of the five Leviathans of Humanity.
But it can't stop it from hosting the Universe Artifact Refiner Competition, and its influence is rapidly increasing.
It is estimated that in at most ten million years, the Universe Artifact & Potion Refining Company will be a super force no less than the five Leviathans of Humanity in the hearts of citizens of various Universe Countries.
… …
Ten days later.
The assessments of the more than four hundred Artifact Refiners were all completed.
Therefore, the Artifact Refiners and Immortal Leaders watching the competition all came to the center of the square to await the final results.
"All assessments are complete."
Venerable Bei Ming's majestic voice rang out, "According to the Virtual Universe System's judgment, the following Artifact Refiners will enter the Core Region of the Universe Artifact & Potion Refining Company."
"Moli, Kudi, Chi…"
The Artifact Refiners listened nervously.
When the last name on the list was read, the Artifact Refiners who heard their names were extremely excited, while the rest were mostly disheartened, silent, sighing, and some even felt indignant!
In fact, most of the Artifact Refiners whose names were not called already knew they wouldn't be chosen, because they had made mistakes during Artifact Refining, and it would be strange if they were chosen!
"The Virtual Universe System's scoring criteria, and the score evaluations of each Artifact Refiner, have all been sent to your respective mailboxes."
Venerable Bei Ming's voice rang out, "To the Artifact Refiners who have been eliminated, you do not need to be disheartened by failure."
"Although you did not directly enter the Core Region of the Universe Artifact & Potion Refining Company, you can still join the various Universe Country branches of the Universe Artifact & Potion Refining Company and become core members of the branches."
"If you pass the assessment at the headquarters, you can still enter the Core Region of the Universe Artifact & Potion Refining Company and receive the best training."
The Artifact Refiners who failed the assessment felt much more relaxed upon hearing this.
As Artifact Refiners, they naturally wanted to enter the Core Region of the Universe Artifact & Potion Refining Company.
It was just that failing the assessment made them lose the Opportunity to enter the Core Region, but fortunately, there was still a chance to enter the Core Region through the branches.
Then, the Artifact Refiners checked the score evaluations sent to their mail.
"So that's how it is."
"I made a mistake when engraving the secret patterns. I thought it was fine at the time, but I didn't expect…"
"Wrong! In such an important assessment, I actually made three mistakes!"
After seeing the score evaluations in the mail, the Artifact Refiners had no choice but to be convinced.
Even the mistakes were pointed out, so how could they question the Virtual Universe System's judgment!
… …
"Attention, Artifact Refiners who have entered the Core Region of the Universe Artifact & Potion Refining Company."
Venerable Bei Ming's voice rang out again, "You are about to begin the Secret Realm assessment, which will determine the amount of rewards and training resources you will receive."
"Universe competition is eternal, and healthy competition is beneficial to the growth of Genius."
"Even though the Universe Artifact & Potion Refining Company has abundant resources, it's impossible to provide the same training resources to every Artifact Refiner."
Venerable Bei Ming said in a deep voice, "To get more resources, Artifact Refiners need to compete. Only the most top-tier Artifact Refiner Geniuses can obtain the most top-tier training resources!"
The Artifact Refiners nodded in agreement, many of them having experienced this firsthand!
Most of these Artifact Refiners were Universe Level, with the stronger ones being Domain Masters and World Masters, having experienced far more than Planetary Level and Stellar Rank.
They would not simply believe that in the Universe, one could obtain vast resources simply by having talent.
Sometimes, background and Opportunity can be more important than talent!
The former two can even achieve Heaven-Defying effects at certain times!
"I'm not afraid of competition, but I'm afraid of unfair competition!"
Erotta murmured, "I hope the Universe Artifact & Potion Refining Company won't be another Huge Axe Dojo…"
He was full of expectations for the Universe Artifact & Potion Refining Company and did not want to escape one abyss only to climb into another.
… …
"Now, I announce the rewards."
Venerable Bei Ming ignored what the Artifact Refiner youngsters were thinking and directly announced, "Universe Level 11th—100th place, Domain Master and World Master 6th—50th place."
"Can receive a reward of 100 Mixed units, can enter the Beginning Universe for comprehension, and can enter the Universe Artifact & Potion Refining Company's core 'Supreme Mystic Secret Realm'."
"Universe Level 2nd—10th place, Domain Master and World Master 2nd—5th place, can receive a reward of 1,000 Mixed units, can enter the Beginning Universe for comprehension, and can enter the Universe Artifact & Potion Refining Company's core 'Essence Extraction Secret Realm'."
"Universe Level 1st place, Domain Master and World Master 1st place, can receive a reward of 10,000 Mixed units, can enter the Beginning Universe for comprehension, and can enter the Universe Artifact & Potion Refining Company's core 'Divine Tempering Secret Realm'."
Silence!
When Venerable Bei Ming finished his announcement, the Artifact Refiners fell silent.
Especially the well-informed Domain Lords and all the World Masters, whose eyes widened in disbelief!
As long as one entered the Core Region of the Universe Artifact & Potion Refining Company, even the lowest-ranked could receive a reward of 100 Mixed units, which was more than the entire net worth of many World Masters!
And the best reward reached 10,000 Mixed units, which was no less than the net worth of an ordinary Immortal.
What was even more exaggerated was… obtaining the qualification to comprehend in the Beginning Universe!
"Beginning Universe! I can actually enter the Beginning Universe!"
"Unbelievable, every core member can actually enter the Beginning Universe."
"It was just that little bit off. If I had been a little more perfect in the assessment, I could have entered the Beginning Universe!"
All the World Master Artifact Refiners present were excited, but also remorseful and regretful.
The quota to enter the Beginning Universe was too precious. Each time a quota was released at an auction, it would inevitably attract many Immortals to compete for it.
It should be noted that when a high-level Universe Country's preliminary auction released a quota to enter the Beginning Universe, the auction price was never less than 30,000 Mixed units!
In other words, the qualification for 200 core members to enter the Beginning Universe given by the Universe Artifact & Potion Refining Company was worth at least 6 million Mixed units!
It can only be said that the Universe Artifact & Potion Refining Company lives up to its reputation as a super force capable of hosting Universe Competitions, being able to issue so many Beginning Universe comprehension quotas at once.
… …
"Alright, now I announce the rules for the Secret Realm assessment."
Venerable Bei Ming spoke, silencing all discussions, "This Secret Realm assessment will still be based on a point system, with comprehensive evaluation based on Artifact Refining quality, time, and creativity."
"Creativity?"
The Artifact Refiners were surprised, not quite understanding what this so-called creativity meant at first.
"An excellent Artifact Refiner should not only refine weapons and armor according to others' blueprints, but also need to create and develop weapons and armor themselves."
Venerable Bei Ming explained, "In this Secret Realm assessment, the weighting of creativity in the score is extremely high!"
"For example, perfectly refining a self-created fourth-grade top-tier weapon can score higher than perfectly refining a fifth-grade top-tier weapon."
"The weighting of creativity is so high?"
The Artifact Refiners were very surprised to hear this.
At the same time, some Artifact Refiners' eyes lit up, showing eagerness to try.
"This Secret Realm assessment will be judged by the Virtual Universe System."
Venerable Bei Ming said indifferently, "Any weapon or armor that has appeared in the Virtual Universe is recorded by the Virtual Universe System, so don't think about trying to deceive it."
"The Virtual Universe System is that powerful?!"
The Artifact Refiners were shocked.
"I didn't expect the Virtual Universe System to have such a function. No wonder it can give accurate evaluations."
"It seems that taking the path of imitation won't work. It's better to honestly refine according to the blueprints."
At the same time, those Artifact Refiners who had thought about trying to deceive the System by passing off rare weapons and armor as their own creations couldn't help but sigh in their hearts.
"Get ready."
Venerable Bei Ming's gaze swept over the Artifact Refiners and said in a deep voice, "Now the Secret Realm assessment begins!"
As Venerable Bei Ming's voice fell, the Artifact Refiners were teleported into the Virtual Artifact Refining Room.