The Divine Craftsman's Weapon Forging Method

The morning's competition concluded as scheduled. Judging from the expressions of the audience, judges, and other contestants, it was easy to see that the morning's competition had deeply impressed them.

"His... wasn't it too big?"

"As expected of the Divine Hammer Little Overlord, he possesses such a terrifying physique!"

"Oh, no wonder everyone says he's lucky for his wife..."

"Something's not right. No matter how talented he is, he's only seventeen! How can someone seventeen have achieved this level of skill?"

"Yeah, and after the competition, how did he turn into a greyhound again? I suspect he used performance-enhancing drugs!"

"But the organizers have already checked and found no evidence that he used the Divine Strength Powder '."

At the Weapon Forging Conference, a murmur of discussion rose and fell.

Not only the judges' stand, but the entire audience was buzzing with discussion about it, since the Map of Mountains and Rivers had already covered the entire Imperial Capital.

It's even playing on repeat.

After another commercial break, the host then interviewed the judges.

"Your Highness, what is your opinion?"

"In my opinion, that power did not belong to him, nor even to the Divine Observation Realm; it was merely borrowed from external forces."

Jiang Yu squinted at the scene in the sky.

He wondered if Li Mo could use this power long-term.

This physique alone is already comparable to that of True Dragon Body!

But...

Although the True Dragon Body possesses a terrifying physique, it doesn't just mean that it has a strong body; it also includes many other supernatural abilities.

He holds the Hidden Dragon Ranking not because of his physique, but because Li Mo is slightly stronger than him in one aspect, which is already quite remarkable.

Unfortunately, this person actually dared to bring Jiang Chulong back...

"In my opinion, the Divine Hammer Little Overlord may have practiced some kind of special martial art, rather than relying on external forces."

To Jiang Yu's surprise, Du Wufeng, who had promised to train the soldiers for him, went against his wishes:

"Why do many people with extremely strong physiques appear to be very thin and weak?"

"Because of the immense power constantly upon him, every movement consumes his vital energy and places a tremendous burden on him. Therefore, when he is not in use, he will contract his Qi and Blood throughout his body."

"For example... this old man!"

Rumble--

The thunderous roar was the Qi and Blood of Du Wufeng's vital energy surging like a river, and the blazing sun overhead.

A plume of smoke rose from his body, exuding an overwhelming sense of oppression, like a majestic Giant Peak.

An ordinary old man suddenly seemed to break free from the constraints of his body, becoming two heads taller than a normal person. The pressure from his physical presence was far stronger than what Li Mo had just exerted.

Du Wufeng, peak of the Sixth Realm of Dharma Body.

What he comprehended was the way of power.

The arena fell silent.

Although Du Shenjiang's aura was much stronger, its nature seemed not far removed from the scene replayed in the Map of Mountains and Rivers.

But... how can someone comprehend the Great Dao while only in the Divine Observation Realm?

But since Du Wufeng said there was no problem, the others naturally didn't say anything more, and the doubts gradually disappeared.

"We will be announcing the results of the preliminary round soon."

"We have selected a total of one hundred craftsmen to enter the second round of forging and weapon casting."

At the same time.

A place for artisans to rest.

"Brother Li, what kind of product are you using?"

Lu Zhuang regained his thin physique, Lu Zhuang cautiously asked in a low voice.

"Don't talk nonsense, what kind of goods are you talking about?"

Little Li has also returned to his normal physique, and has a perfectly upright and gentlemanly expression:

"I've gotten to where I am today entirely through hard work and dedication."

"Hehe... We're all on the same side, so stop keeping us in suspense. You can fool others, but can you fool your own people? You finally got first place, so help me out too."

"I have a niece who's quite pretty. If you could give me a heads-up, I'd like to help you promote her business."

Lu Zhuang made his request repeatedly, his tone ambiguous yet sincere.

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Li Mo just thought that agreeing to something so readily would seem too fake.

I didn't expect Lu Zhuang to get so easily agitated.

"I can give you a way, but after the Weapon Forging Conference, you have to take me somewhere."

"Where did you get this ' Heavenly Venerable Brand Instant Noodles with added ingredients?"

That's right, Li Mo plans to follow the clues.

The Divine Strength Powder had already crossed the line of being a prohibited drug, to the point where he could no longer turn a blind eye.

This might yield substantial investment returns, but he wasn't actually thinking about it at the time.

Little Li had said that long ago.

He is mortal with gambling and drugs!

Lu Zhuang hesitated for a moment, but agreed because of the connections Li Mo had mentioned.

Another half hour passed, and the first stage of the Weapon Forging Conference came to an end. Little Li, somewhat controversially, defeated a group of master craftsmen and even a master forging expert to win first place.

Li Mo went to the Sword Mound to pick up Ice Block and Princess Little Jiang, intending to compete in the second round after they qualified.

Before the actual forging of weapons begins.

As a judge, Du Wufeng ignited the Sword Furnace with the Fallen Star Flame and picked up his forging hammer, determined to forge the first weapon since the beginning of the Great Wall under the watchful eyes of the entire Imperial Capital.

Set an example for all craftsmen.

At the same time, this sword will accompany Jiang Yu as he fights in the Hidden Dragon Assembly.

"Master Craftsman Du once forged a Heavenly Human Divine Sword for Senior Shi Sujun, which still hangs in the Heavenly Human City, symbolizing supreme glory."

"Having secluded himself for so many years, he's bound to surpass his predecessors this time, right?"

"Your Highness possesses the Sword Bone, and with the masterpiece of a divine craftsman, you are truly like a tiger with wings."

"Master Craftsman Du is selecting materials!"

Standing below the stage, Li Mo also looked up at the Map of Mountains and Rivers.

Du Wufeng glanced at him, and the old man's voice rang in Li Mo's ears:

"Young man, I admire you, but I won't ruin my own reputation."

"Watch closely, this is how a master craftsman forges weapons!"

A living master craftsman.

His status in the Heavenly Mountain Sword Villa is higher than that of the heads of the various halls, second only to the manor lord.

The forged hammer, like the dazzling blazing sun.

Li Mo found it dazzling, but he still insisted on staring at it intently.

The steel burst into a shower of sparks in an instant, as if it were not metal, but rather a sponge that had been transformed by the resonance with the forging hammer.

With one hammer blow, the 'impurities' are squeezed out like water.

This can still be considered as experience honed through countless trials. What's impressive is that this technique and experience alone are two points better than when Li Mo used the Hundred Refinements of Divine Treasures.

"Divine weapons possess spirits; they are not inanimate objects. Forging weapons is a process of refining the mind."

"This is why some famous artifacts are just famous artifacts, while the famous artifacts I forge can become divine weapons!"

Buzz--

The hammer fell, one blow after another.

It felt as if it were striking Li Mo's heart.

He did not use his martial arts insights.

Fire and steel, hammer and weapon—yet these elements flowed slowly within his heart...

Each hammer blow replayed in his mind, every detail vividly present.

I don't know how much time passed.

Li Mo suddenly felt a slight coolness in his palm.

Ying Bing took his hand and whispered, "Master Craftsman Du has finished forging the sword."

Li Mo snapped out of his daze and looked up.

A long sword, supported by a cloth and still warm from the Sword Furnace, was presented to the judges.

It fell into Jiang Yu's palm.

Jiang Yu squinted, the sword blade, as clear as autumn water, reflecting his double pupils.

He abruptly reversed the sword's edge, pointing it towards the audience below.

The sound of the sword rang out like the roar of a dragon.