But Why Won't It End? (2)

But does that mean I have to hole up somewhere again to train in all these new things?

Just then, the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion Master, who'd been quiet, spoke up.

ㄴHeavenly Secrets Pavilion Master: Spells and sword arts are all well and good, but shouldn't you keep practicing artifact refinement, too?

"Ah—artifact refinement...."

ㄴHeavenly Secrets Pavilion Master: Until now, you've been inscribing runes onto pre-made artifacts, so I think it's time to move on to the next step.

"Uh… Yes."

ㄴHeavenly Secrets Pavilion Master: Since you've reached Qi Condensation, let's start with the materials and refine an artifact from scratch.

"Am I going to make a weapon from the very beginning?"

ㄴHeavenly Secrets Pavilion Master: That's right. You can't call yourself an artifact refiner until you've completed an entire artifact, can you?

"Do I do it the way I did before?"...