Characteristic Back-feeding, Thousand Forgings First Grade (Please Follow!!!)

"What kind of special effect is this?"

Zhen Hua was puzzled, but he did not speak up at this moment, instead pondering it on his own.

He continued observing Su Ming's forging and discovered that although Su Ming wielded hammers in both hands, neither hammer was swung very frequently. That was because every strike he delivered produced an effect that lasted a full three seconds.

The more he observed, the more certain he became of what he was sensing.

"Delay!"

"No! Delay might not be accurate. Perhaps it's extension—an extension of the duration of an effect."

"It's actually a characteristic related to a time domain!"

Zhen Hua was shocked. He had never heard of such a characteristic before.

Moreover, the force behind the Forging Hammer took effect on the metal the instant it struck.

In other words, Su Ming only needed to swing his hammer once, and what should have been an instantaneous impact became a three-second assault formed from countless overlapping instants.

Su Ming's forging continued.

It was his first time attempting to forge Star Soul Iron, but aside from the few strikes when he had first started, he became increasingly at ease afterward.

Zhen Hua noticed that as well, and his heart filled with astonishment.

Based solely on what Su Ming had demonstrated so far, his technique had already won Zhen Hua over.

For a boy under nine years old to possess forging skills of this caliber was truly extraordinary.

Su Ming swung his hammers twenty times in total. The Star Soul Iron had shrunk by an entire size, its impurities forced out. What remained was as deep as a starry sky, with occasional starlight mingling with the flames in dazzling splendor.

Hundred Forgings was complete!

Su Ming continued.

Watching this, Zhen Hua knew he might have stumbled upon a treasure.

At nine years old, completing Hundred Forgings was already remarkable—a top-tier genius in the forging world. Yet Su Ming still dared to continue after Hundred Forgings. Even if he had not mastered Thousand Forgings, he had already overcome the psychological barrier of attempting it. That alone was a huge step forward.

Su Ming shouted, and two purple Soul Rings appeared around him.

As the first Soul Ring flashed, his strength instantly surged. For some reason, he seemed to gain a trace of oppressive presence. His strength grew even greater, and even his Soul Power became richer and purer.

Mu Ye's gaze on Su Ming became strange.

This feeling was right!

At last, the feeling Su Ming gave him was right.

Clang!

Clang!

After another twenty strikes, the firelight shining through the Star Soul Iron no longer carried any red glow. Only brilliant starlight remained.

The starlight released by the Star Soul Iron could be seen resonating with the flames erupting from the forging platform. The fire grew increasingly powerful, while Su Ming's hammer strikes became heavier and heavier.

Clang clang clang!

The frequency of Su Ming's hammering became extremely fast. His Forging Hammer remained on the Star Soul Iron for less than three seconds now, yet the force he had applied to it continued taking effect. It was just that the impact seemed to weaken as the hammer moved away.

Zhen Hua had to admit that even "superb" was no longer enough to describe this special effect.

Of course, making proper use of such an effect would be difficult as well. With a single hammer strike, even the power of his previous two strikes could take effect simultaneously. This tested a Blacksmith's ability to plan during forging.

Swing one hammer, but foresee three strikes ahead.

What reassured Zhen Hua somewhat was that Su Ming had yet to fully master this extraordinary effect of his Forging Hammer.

His final burst of high-frequency hammering did not coordinate perfectly. He was merely relying on the continuously accumulating force to reduce the demands on his own strength.

Su Ming still had to rely on the initial impact of every strike to achieve the main effect. The delayed impacts that followed were only supplementary.

Flaws were therefore unavoidable.

However, the flaws did not overshadow the brilliance.

As the forging continued, the starlight contained within the Star Soul Iron under Su Ming's hammer became increasingly dense. It even looked as though it was about to burst forth.

Only then did Zhen Hua realize something.

Could this kid actually succeed at Thousand Forgings?

On his first attempt at forging Star Soul Iron, could he really complete Thousand Forgings?

His gaze sharpened slightly as he watched the changes in the Star Soul Iron, sensing that this would not be ordinary Thousand Forgings.

Thousand Forgings, First Grade?

Brilliant starlight burst from the Star Soul Iron, as though it would explode in the next moment and form a pillar of light, completing its Thousand Forgings transformation. Yet Su Ming struck it back down with hammer after hammer, refusing to let it transform too soon. There was still the possibility of something better.

Su Ming was growing excited as well.

He had never completed Thousand Forgings First Grade before. His technique was clearly sufficient, but his strength could not support him through the process. Thousand Forgings First Grade usually could only be attempted after one became a Soul Elder.

Tang Wulin had relied on the Golden Dragon King Bloodline to come close to Thousand Forgings First Grade with only one Soul Ring, yet he could not break through. He had to wait until gaining a second Soul Ring to make up for his lack of Soul Power.

Su Ming, on the other hand, could use Borrowed Power to resolve the issue of physical fitness, and his Soul Power had also reached two rings. Yet his strength was still insufficient, and he became exhausted every time he reached this stage.

This time, he saw an opportunity.

Although his Soul Power was still insufficient and his strength was beginning to run dry, the Star Soul Iron began resonating with him.

Though the forging was clearly not yet complete, this piece of Star Soul Iron had already resonated with him, enhancing his Spiritual Power. Even the starlight being nurtured within the Star Soul Iron flowed into his body through the Forging Hammer, replenishing his Soul Power!

"Has it... developed a characteristic ahead of time?" Zhen Hua asked in surprise.

It had not completed its transformation, yet it had already developed Spirituality in advance.

This was a result that could only be achieved through an extremely high degree of resonance between a Blacksmith and metal.

And the characteristic of this Star Soul Iron was actually Replenishment—it could replenish Soul Power!

Su Ming's expression grew increasingly excited.

His first Soul Ring shone even more brightly.

Dou Yi Su Ming, Dou Er Su Ming, lend me all your strength!!!

He fully integrated the Martial Soul power of his two past selves into his own Martial Soul. The perfect form of the Trinity Martial Soul Fusion Skill appeared, and with the Soul Power replenished by the Star Soul Iron, he swung his final hammer.

Clang!

The hammer fell, and starlight rose.

A dazzling pillar of light broke free from its restraints, shooting up more than a foot high.

Thousand Forgings First Grade!

The Forging Hammer in Su Ming's hand vanished.

At that moment, the Star Soul Iron on the forging platform seemed to be cheering and leaping with joy. Its pulsing Spirituality was like a brand-new Life.

Mu Ye stepped forward immediately, supporting Su Ming as he smilingly handed him a Lotus Seed.

"A Lotus Seed from the Hundred Year Heavenly Heart Lotus. Eat it. It'll strengthen your foundation and restore your vitality."

While supporting Su Ming, he examined Su Ming's physical condition, and a puzzled look flashed through his eyes.

Strange, why did the feeling seem wrong again?

He had clearly just sensed the aura of a Body Martial Soul.

"Not bad, very good!"

Zhen Hua was even more excited, pacing in circles where he stood.

"Why aren't you hurrying over to take him as your master?" Seeing that Su Ming had recovered considerably, Mu Ye gestured for him to look at Zhen Hua's condition.

Su Ming stepped forward, respectfully performed the disciple ceremony, and said, "Greetings, Teacher."

Zhen Hua helped Su Ming up, his face beaming with smiles.

Although Zhang Tianyang had expected this, he still let out a breath of relief as he watched the scene.

Strength could break through every restraint.

Su Ming's forging talent was truly heaven-defying. At less than nine years old, he had already achieved Thousand Forgings. This time, he had even broken through on the spot and completed Thousand Forgings First Grade!

Of course, his talent was not limited to forging. His other auxiliary professions were equally outstanding. He was already at Level Three in both mecha design and mecha manufacturing, and mecha repair naturally counted as Level Three as well.

After the apprenticeship ceremony, Mu Ye, who had been puzzled for a long time, directly asked, "Su Ming, do you have a Body Martial Soul?"