Emperor Qiankun

Chapter 325 The Hammer Test

Immediately, a young cultivator with a fierce expression spoke first.

He put his hands on his hips, veins bulging on his neck, and shouted sarcastically:

"Hmph, what a big mouth you have! Talking about prejudice and ignorance, I think you're the one who's getting senile!"

"If this Purple Gold Hammer is really as powerful as you say, why has no one wanted it for two hundred years?"

"You're spouting nonsense here today, aren't you afraid of biting off more than you can chew!"

"Exactly, exactly! You think you can overshadow the world? I think you're dreaming! Your Treasure Pavilion's unsellable junk dares to spout such nonsense?"

Another short, stout monk joined in the shouting, waving his hands, spitting as he spoke, his face full of anger and disdain.

"Elder Tong, why go to such lengths? If the Treasure Pavilion is truly short of money, why not just lower the price? I think someone would buy the Purple Gold Hammer then. Why bother with all this stubbornness?"

A middle-aged cultivator with a gloomy face spoke in a sarcastic tone, his eyes revealing a hint of provocation and mockery.

The crowd erupted in jeers and shouts, creating a deafening din.

The cultivators present were all fearless, simply because Tong Mufeng had incurred the wrath of the crowd!

Moreover, with so many people present, if he dared to attack them, it would be an act of rage, which would confirm what they had said!

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Tong Mufeng listened to the discussions in the arena, but he was not annoyed at all. Instead, his smile deepened.

After a while, the shouts and curses from the surrounding crowd gradually subsided like the receding tide.

He then slightly raised his head, scanned the crowd, and then said loudly:

"Since you all have doubts about this Purple Gold Hammer and do not believe in its power, then let's prove everything with facts!"

"I have obtained the buyer's consent, and today I am holding a 'hammer-testing ceremony' to allow all the cultivators present to test their skills with this hammer!"

"Any cultivator who can lift and wield the hammer can fight the buyer!"

"If you can win this contest, you can get this Purple Gold Hammer for free!"

"Of course, this is also in accordance with the buyer's wishes; this trial hammer test is limited to cultivators at the Heavenly Gang Realm."

"After all, cultivators above the King Realm have begun to cultivate their divine souls and can control the Purple Gold Hammer with their divine sense. This is unfair to other cultivators."

"And today, this is a pure physical cultivation extravaganza!"

"Do any of you have any objections to this?"

"Who would like to be the first to set an example and broaden everyone's horizons?"

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Upon hearing this, the entire audience fell silent for a moment, then erupted into an even louder roar.

A young cultivator dressed in blue robes, his brows slightly furrowed, asked:

"Elder Tong, judging from your words, could the buyer be a cultivator at the Heavenly Gang Realm?"

Tong Mufeng nodded slightly, his expression calm, and said:

"Naturally. Only when people of the same level fight can their true abilities be revealed and their superiority determined."

"This buyer is too arrogant!" someone exclaimed angrily. "Is this person trying to test the strength of the world?"

At that moment, a burly, towering cultivator at the Heavenly Gang Realm shouted at the top of his lungs:

"If we win, will the buyer really give away this purple-gold hammer for free? Or will they renege on their promise later?"

"After all, that's a treasure worth millions of top-grade mystic crystals..."

He crossed his arms over his chest, his facial muscles twitching slightly, his eyes filled with both expectation and a hint of worry, as if he feared it was a scam.

Tong Mufeng remained calm and composed, his gaze serene, and he said in a clear voice:

"I always keep my word, and the Treasure Pavilion has stood for a thousand years. Its reputation is evident to all. You need not worry about it."

"If someone wins, the deal will be settled on the spot, without any further questions!"

On the surface, Tong Mufeng appeared bold and generous, but inwardly he was bleeding – where was the real buyer?

It's obvious that our young lady wants to be given away for free!

But what's done is done, and all he can do is try to minimize the losses...

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Upon hearing Tong Mufeng's confident assertion, the crowd erupted like a powder keg, instantly causing a stir.

Some cultivators began to rub their hands together, their eyes gleaming with intense light, as if the golden hammer was already within reach.

Some were so excited that their faces turned red, and they kept stomping their feet on the ground, eager to try and show off their skills.

"Elder Tong, are there any conditions for participating in this 'Testing Hammer Conference'?"

A loud voice rang out from the crowd, instantly drawing everyone's attention.

A middle-aged cultivator in a gray robe raised his hands high, his face full of urgency, and asked loudly.

Upon hearing this, Tong Mufeng's spirits visibly lifted, and his previously calm face instantly blossomed into a warm smile.

He looked around and saw that many cultivators were already impatient, their eyes revealing a strong desire, wishing they could rush forward immediately to test the hammer.

He nodded inwardly, a slight smile playing on his lips, and then said loudly:

"The conditions are very simple: each person only needs to pay one top-grade Xuan Crystal as an entry fee to participate in this Hammer Testing Tournament!"

He naturally had his own plans. At this moment, Yunxi City was packed with people, roughly estimated to be at least several hundred thousand.

If half of the people participate in the hammer test, they can recoup their investment of hundreds of thousands of top-grade Xuan Crystals.

In this way, he would have something to show for himself when he returned to the pavilion, and would not have returned empty-handed.

For the cultivators present, a single top-grade Xuan Crystal was indeed within most people's means and not a large amount.

One top-grade Xuan Crystal versus one million top-grade Xuan Crystals—anyone who isn't confused can easily figure out the difference.

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At this moment, some cultivators have become even more frenzied. Like wild beasts driven by desire, they are clamoring to be the first to test the hammer!

"Get out of the way! I'm going to be the first one!"

A thin but sharp-eyed cultivator waved his arms vigorously and shouted at the top of his lungs.

"Bah! You think you can do this? You don't even know your own limitations! This Purple Gold Hammer is rightfully mine!"

Another tall cultivator glared at the thin cultivator with disdain, and then shouted loudly as well.

These people say that the Purple Gold Hammer is a "useless divine weapon" and not worth mentioning, but when it comes to this crucial moment, they immediately change their tune!

Their greed and desire to gain an advantage were undisguised; they all thought they could gain the upper hand in this hammer test and take the Purple Gold Hammer into their possession.

Of course, some people backed out.

It's not that they don't want to take advantage of this opportunity, but rather that they really don't want to spend the money.

After all, a single top-grade Xuan Crystal is not a small amount for them, and they were all hoping to get it for free.

The main reason is that these people are afraid that after paying the fee, they will end up with nothing and nothing at all.

At this moment, it can be seen that many cultivators in the crowd are hesitant, their eyes are flickering, they are constantly rubbing the hem of their clothes, and they are unconsciously taking a few steps back.

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