Sea God Pavilion Meeting
Han Tianyi walked into Qian Gu Dongfeng's office.
What brings you here today, Old Han?
"Tower Master, Zhang Tianyang submitted an application yesterday to strengthen cooperation between the Spirit Pagoda and the Blacksmith Association. Why did you refuse?"
Upon hearing Han Tianyi's question, Qian Gu Dongfeng's expression instantly turned ugly.
He said something seemed off when he watched the live stream.
He realized that Zhang Tianyang's application yesterday was related to this live stream, but yesterday he thought Zhang Tianyang was just trying to gain attention.
Now that Old Han has come out to hold people accountable, it's clear this is a carefully orchestrated plan. Zhang Tianyang and the Blacksmith Association must have contacted each other privately and agreed on a collaboration; they're just here to submit the application.
"The application is vague; I can't even see the points of cooperation between the two parties, or what areas they should cooperate in. How can I approve it?"
Qian Gu Dongfeng snorted coldly, still full of self-righteousness.
Collaboration is fine, but everyone needs to be aware of the project.
Han Tianyi had long anticipated this attitude from the Qian Gu Dongfeng.
"The cooperative projects were found gradually. Because of your family's connections, the relationship between the Qian Gu Dongfeng Spirit Pagoda and the Blacksmith Association has been at a freezing point for a long time. Establishing cooperation now is a major benefit to the entire Spirit Pagoda. I hope you won't cause any more trouble, otherwise don't blame the other factions in the Spirit Pagoda for not to tolerate you as the Tower Master."
Qian Gu Dongfeng's pupils contracted.
Han Tianyi's words were already very harsh.
Refusing this cooperation would jeopardize the chance for reconciliation between the Spirit Pagoda and the Blacksmith Association.
They really know how to label people.
"To reiterate, I won't approve collaborative projects unless I see concrete details about the project."
"I'll say it again: the Spirit Pagoda and the Blacksmith Association haven't had any common ground for a long time. It's all thanks to you two, the Eternal Family. We need to try to make contact first, and then find a suitable project."
The Qian Gu Dongfeng curses in my heart.
How could there be no projects?
Zhang Tianyang's flirting with the Blacksmith Association suggests he has something in mind.
And Han Tianyi even made an appearance; this collaboration must be very important.
No, Headquarters must secure this partnership!
I will send--
"Zhen Hua has made it clear that it will not cooperate with Headquarters," Han Tianyi said coldly.
The Qian Gu Dongfeng felt the pressure.
Immense pressure.
It's important to know that the Spirit Pagoda also has several Limit Douluo, and besides Limit Douluo, there are also several Level 98 Super Douluo are stuck at a bottleneck.
These are all items that require Four-word Battle Armor.
Previously, the Qian Gu family offended Zhen Hua, causing the relationship between the Spirit Pagoda and the Blacksmith Association to reach a freezing point. However, due to Zhen Hua's status, he could not unilaterally refuse to Forging Heavenly Forged Metal for the Spirit Pagoda. After all, the Spirit Pagoda was spread all over the Federation. If he really went all out, he might cut off the Blacksmith Association's source of Rare Metal and Soul Spirit.
Completely cutting off production is impossible, but reducing market share and using inferior products is definitely achievable.
During this period, anyone who needed Four-word Battle Armor had to report to Qian Gu Dongfeng, the Tower Master, and then Qian Gu Dongfeng would negotiate the Forging with Zhen Hua in the name of the Spirit Pagoda.
Each year, a piece of Heavenly Forged Metal provided, and the cooperation between the Spirit Pagoda and the Blacksmith Association will continue as usual.
Of course, the relationship is still bad.
This distorted situation persisted for more than a decade.
Now, the Limit Douluo have seen another path.
Indeed, from Qian Gu Dongfeng's perspective, Han Tianyi's insistence and aggressive tone today stem from seeing an opportunity to connect with Zhen Hua through Zhang Tianyang.
It's not just Han Tianyi; it's estimated that other factions will also gradually support Zhang Tianyang for this reason.
Monopolies are absolutely objectionable.
"Does Zhen Hua dare to say such a thing?"
Making it clear that he would not cooperate with any superpower, this obviously violated the constraints of his identity Divine Blacksmith.
"He can't normally say that, but what if his personal disciple is Zhang Tianyang's apprentice?" Han Tianyi sneered.
This was the first time Qian Gu Dongfeng had learned of Su Ming's identity.
He is Zhen Hua's personal disciple, who developed the Spirit Infusion and is now recognized by many Blacksmith. Even before the public opinion has started to ferment, Qian Gu Dongfeng can predict that he will soon obtain the title of the next Divine Blacksmith.
Unexpectedly, Su Ming is Zhang Tianyang's disciple.
This was completely unexpected.
In the end, Qian Gu Dongfeng reluctantly accepted it.
He took out yesterday's application, changed the result to approval, and entered this cooperation into the Spirit Pagoda system, classifying it as top secret.
Han Tianyi received the approval and didn't linger any longer.
Before leaving the office, he paused and left a message.
"Qian Gu Dongfeng; you'd better watch yourself."
Previously, in order to establish a dictatorship, too many methods were used to make the entire Spirit Pagoda obey orders, but such methods are easily backfired.
Now, the Qian Gu Dongfeng is about to backfire.
Shrek Academy.
Sea God Pavilion.
"Gentlemen, what are your thoughts after watching?"
Yun Ming sat at the head of the table, looking at the group of Pavilion Elder, waiting for Pavilion Elder to give their opinions.
"Shrek Academy and the Blacksmith Association have always had a good relationship, so a breakthrough in Forging technology should be a good thing," Feng Wu Yu said first.
While he was speaking, his eyes were fixed on the Soul Tool Screen, and he was also smacking his lips, making it seem like he might drool at any moment.
Yun Ming and the other Pavilion Elder were speechless.
This is the most superficial level of impact.
"Blacksmith to level five might not be easier, but it will definitely be easier, reducing financial pressure. At the same time, there will be a surge in the number of Spirit Forging Grandmaster, and the Forging system will become more comprehensive and complete. In the next hundred years, the number of Saint Craftsman will also increase," Cai Yue Er analyzed.
"Hmph, what's the difference between that and what I said?" Feng Wu Yu asked, glaring at him.
Zhuo Shi let out a cold laugh.
"Fool, you only care about Forging, but we have much more to consider," he said. "With more high-level Blacksmith, the requirements for two- and Three-word Battle Armor will decrease, which is a blow to the Shrek Academy."
True Shrek alumni, that is, Inner Court disciples, do not need to worry about the creation of Two-word Battle Armor or Three-word Battle Armor, which is why Shrek is the strongest on the continent.
But what if other forces follow suit?
When others improve, it's tantamount to weakening yourself.
"So what? If we improve our overall strength, then we can hone our skills and refine the design of the Core Array," Feng Wu Yu said nonchalantly.
Zhuo Shi sneered again, but seeing the change in Ya Li's eyes, he wisely kept quiet.
Yun Ming spoke up at this moment.
As soon as he began to speak, the Pavilion Elder at the meeting stopped daydreaming and listened attentively.
"Cooperation is a must, Feng Lao. After the meeting, I'd appreciate it if you could visit the Blacksmith Association and see if you can learn the technique of Spirit Infusion."
"Yes."
"The increase in high-level Battle Armor Master from outside is not necessarily a weakening factor for us; on the contrary, it is an overall strengthening factor for Shrek."