Into True Seclusion

Once everyone was finished with their own personal examinations of the Artifact World, everyone discussed what their findings were. As a result some minor improvements had been made to the recipe. That was until someone else made a breakthrough realization on the methods used.

"Wait a moment. Young Pillar, Lei Jin, you said you have to take part as a result of the method we use. And it is needed in order for you to enhance the internal speed of the World contained within. This is true, correct?" One of the peak 7th ranks had asked, with a proud look coming across their face.

"Indeed, the reason these things even flow at such a speed is a direct result of my own power. The influence this has on the World contained inside allows me to set the speed to a solid 5 times speed. Though it remains locked at that rate." Lei Jin replied.

"If possible, would you mind humoring this old master? I'd like to try something. If it works you may not be needed for the refinement any longer. And then us Old masters could make this a part of our teachings." The Refiner asked.

"Why not. Go ahead and do as you please this time. Like I had said previously any improvements would be welcomed. For now everyone will watch you to learn what it is you are speaking of." Lei Jin said.

The Refiner took the necessary resources and began to refine away. This time it took a slight bit longer. However, at the end there was a pristine Artifact World in the Refiners hands. It was clearly different from the others. Of course it had the obvious difference of the flow of time being the same as the outside world.

"Young pillar should take a look at this and attempt to use your methods to speed up the flow of time. I do hope it works." The Refiner said, tossing the Artifact over to Lei Jin.

Lei Jin inspected this new variant of Artifact World with more intensity than the other refiners had spent inspecting everything up till now. Including the few who had been here the first time. Half a day went by just like that. Lei Jin looked up and stared directed at the one who refined this.

The person who refined this Artifact World was now noticeably confused and a little scared. If this didn't work it would mean that Lei Jin had wasted an entire day. That was not something you would want to have been the cause of. Lei Jin's time was absolutely precious. And that wasn't including the cost of the resources. Though that part was far less difficult to replace.

Suddenly Lei Jin filled the Artifact World with power. He even added one of the True Rainbows to cast into the sky, inside the Artifact World.

"This will not only stand up to use. It will free up my own time. Good work. It seems that once I finish with it the Artifact becomes just like the ones created through other methods. You should be proud of yourself. Name your reward and I shall see it granted." Lei Jin said, handing the Artifact World over.

"In that case, I have several Disciples in need of some help. I'm afraid that they won't be able to handle breaking through to the 3rd rank directly. If Young Pillar would be there to assist in their breakthroughs that would be enough." The Refiner said.

"No, it isn't enough." Lei Jin said, shaking his head.

"What does the Young Pillar mean?" The refiner asked, with a raised brow.

"It is my duty as the Pillar Disciple of Azure Void and master of the Pillar support technique to perform such things. So you simply need to send a request. Whenever I have the available time I will perform this for as many people that require it. So in light of this, is there something else you can think of?" Lei Jin asked.

"Hmm, I guess I'd like to know if the Young Pillar has any ideas. I will be grateful to accept whatever it is that comes to mind." The Refiner said, now understanding the reason why Lei Jin had refused to grant what he had asked for.

"In that case. I do have something, but I'd like to save that for later. Forgive me for being unable to grant your requests. In the meantime I'd like everyone to refine as many of these things as possible according to the new recipe. I will return in a month's time to collect." Lei Jin said, leaving a plethora of Space Rings filled to the brim with the on rank resources they would need. Then he left the room.

"Let us begin then. With so many of us here and in such an environment we should be able to reach quite a large number." Elder Mei said, beginning her refinement.

~~Outside of Lei Jin's Private Seclusion Room~~

"I'm going into seclusion for a month. If something serious happens you may disturb me. And only you. Understood?" Lei Jin said, appearing at the door.

"Yes, Great Papa! We understand." The two standing guards said.

"Good. See you in one month." Lei Jin said, closing the door with a snap of his fingers as he entered the room.

~~Inside Lei Jin's Seclusion room~~

Lei Jin pulled out 7 Artifact Worlds. These were all designated for one of the 7 resource types. The rest of the materials he harvested were stored away in the absolutely numerous space rings he had on hand and the other Artifact Worlds. But these 7… these 7 were… Quite different.

"I had hoped this would work. Aside from the Earth Element all of the others show signs of creating an additional Highest Rank Element. Whereas the Earth element one is still simply producing the lower quality resources. I'm glad I had the time to take a look at it personally. Otherwise I may very well have been in a bit of trouble." Lei Jin thought as he inspected the contents of the Artifact World containing the Earth Element.