Spirit Forging!

"Bang!"

"Bang!"

Two more distinct and powerful hammer blows followed.

As sparks flew, the piece of Star Silver shrank again, but its luster became even more restrained and pure.

After just three hammer blows, Mu Chen could already tell that the Hundred Refinement was complete!

What would normally require dozens or even hundreds of hammer Hundred Refinement Purification Forgemaster to complete, Huo Yuhao accomplished in just three hammer blows!

Huo Yuhao's movements did not pause at all; the speed of his next hammer blow suddenly increased!

The hammer blows were continuous, as if they had transformed into a dark curtain of light. The points of impact were incredibly precise. Each hammer blow carried a unique rhythm and subtle changes in force, sometimes light, sometimes heavy, sometimes vibrating, sometimes penetrating.

His movements were fluid and effortless, as if he didn't need to observe and think repeatedly like an ordinary Forgemaster; everything was under his control.

When Huo Yuhao's twenty-sixth hammer fell...

"Boom!"

The sound was as if the metal itself was leaping with joy, resonating, and announcing a new life!

At the same time, a silver starlight, more than four feet long, shot up from the surface of the Star Silver, illuminating the entire Forging Room with a clear glow!

"Thousand Refinement Spirit; First Grade Realm!"

Tang Wulin, standing to the side, couldn't help but exclaim in a low voice, "This is the mark of a completed Thousand Refinement, and it's even a First-Grade Thousand Refinement!"

This means that the spirit of the metal has been initially awakened, and its quality has reached the ultimate level of Thousand Refinement metal.

However, Huo Yuhao's forging did not stop there.

He took a deep breath, his eyes grew even more profound, and the rhythm of his hammering changed once again.

Spirit Forging is fundamentally different from Thousand Refinement.

It is not merely a physical process of forging and structural optimization, but also an infusion of spirit and will, "endowing" the metal with true spirituality!

This requires the Forgemaster to have a deep "spiritual connection" with the metal during the forging process.

To put it bluntly, the so-called "spiritual communication" is essentially the guidance and influence of Divine Power on the metal during the forging process.

In this respect, Huo Yuhao's Spirit Type Spirit Eyes Martial Soul undoubtedly possesses a unique and enormous advantage!

Every ounce of force he used in his hammering was imbued with his pure spiritual intent.

At this moment, the pair of Spirit Forged Myriad Soul Hammer in his hands seemed to have transformed into a medium for communicating with the soul of metal.

With each swing of the hammer, not only were there countless variations in force, but also exquisite Divine Power, like a gentle stream, continuously flowing into that glittering piece of starlight Star Silver, providing the richest nourishment for the nurturing and growth of its spirituality.

The number of hammer blows was countless; Huo Yuhao's entire mind had become one with that piece of metal.

Finally...

"Buzz!"

Another strange buzzing sound rang out, even deeper and longer than when it was forged into spirit through Thousand Refinement!

Immediately afterwards, a silver starlight pillar, even more dazzling and refined than before, and a full six feet long, shot into the sky from the metal that had shrunk by two-thirds but was as clear and translucent as a silver gemstone!

The starlight lasted for a full ten seconds, its light flickering rhythmically like breathing, radiating a kind of vitality and joy that seemed to truly possess Life God of its own!

Spirit Forging... Success!

A flash of light appeared on Huo Yuhao's hands, and the pair of Spirit Forged Myriad Soul Hammer were retracted into his body.

He exhaled a long breath, fine beads of sweat appearing on his forehead, but his eyes remained as bright as stars.

Tang Wulin was already standing dumbfounded next to his teacher Mu Chen, his mouth slightly open, his gaze towards Huo Yuhao completely dumbfounded, even with a hint of admiration.

Knowing that Huo Yuhao was Level 5 Forgemaster was one thing, but witnessing him complete the entire process from Hundred Refinement to Thousand Refinement and then to Spirit Forging with such fluidity was a completely different and soul-stirring experience!

That perfect fusion of control, Divine Power, and forging skills made him truly feel the gap.

It took a lot of effort for Mu Chen to slowly conceal the shock in his eyes.

He originally thought that his beloved disciple Tang Wulin was a once-in-a-millennium genius in the forging world, enough to make him look down on his peers and be proud of.

Unexpectedly, I witnessed an even more astonishingly skillful "monster" today!

This young man is practically born to be a forger!

Huo Yuhao stepped out from behind the forging table, his gaze calm yet tinged with an unyielding stubbornness, and looked directly at Mu Chen.

He thought to himself: I hope I didn't embarrass the teacher with this performance?

He had thought that if he successfully completed the Spirit Forging, Mu Chen, his teacher and "opponent," would look displeased, or even become angry and embarrassed at being humiliated.

However, the scenario he envisioned did not occur.

The serious expression on Mu Chen's face vanished as quickly as ice and snow melted away the moment the starlight completely disappeared.

Instead, there was an extremely complex gentleness and... gratification?

Immediately, a hearty and cheerful laugh echoed through the Forging Room.

"Hahaha! Good! Excellent! I never expected... that my arrogant Martial Brother Zhen Hua would quietly take in such an extraordinary disciple! Hahahaha!"

"Martial Brother?!"

Upon hearing this, Huo Yuhao was completely stunned, his face filled with confusion and astonishment, and he subconsciously repeated those two words.

Mu Chen laughed and walked forward to Huo Yuhao's side, patting him on the shoulder without any politeness, and explained with a smile, "That's right! The Divine Craftsman Zhen Hua is indeed my fellow Martial Brother."

"So, strictly speaking..." He pointed to himself, then to Huo Yuhao, his smile widening, "You should call me 'Martial Uncle'!"

"Ah?!"

This time, it was Huo Yuhao's turn to be dumbfounded.

He never imagined that Doudou and turns, the final outcome would be like this!

The tense atmosphere from just moments ago instantly transformed into a warm reunion of "family."

He opened his mouth, then said with a wry smile, "Just now... just now, President, with your serious expression, I thought there was some deep-seated hatred between you and my teacher Zhen Hua!"

Upon hearing this, a complex and unfathomable look flashed across Mu Chen's eyes.

Deep-seated hatred?

It wouldn't really be considered that.

To be honest, it might be a case of "the hatred of having one's wife stolen."

However, the one who "stole" the heart of that stunningly beautiful woman back then... was himself.

His Divine Craftsman Martial Brother, who reached the pinnacle of the forging field, was the one who lost in love.

Of course, his relationship with his Martial Brother Zhen Hua was far more complicated than that.

But in any case, they can't be called enemies.

Suppressing these complicated thoughts, Mu Chen looked at Huo Yuhao with a hint of mischief and admiration in his eyes, and laughed, "If I hadn't put on that slightly difficult act, how could I have forced you to show your true skills and let me see that magnificent forging just now?"

Huo Yuhao was a little embarrassed by the praise and quickly waved his hand modestly, "President, you flatter me. You are Eight-Star Saint Craftsman. My meager skills are nothing compared to yours."

Mu Chen deliberately put on a stern face, feigning displeasure, and said, "Still calling me 'President'?"

Huo Yuhao immediately understood, a sincere smile appearing on his face. He bowed respectfully again and said loudly, "Martial Uncle!"

"Um!"

Mu Chen nodded in satisfaction, a smile returning to his face—the kind of gratification and affection an elder feels for their outstanding junior.

He formally announced, "In that case, on behalf of the East Sea Blacksmith Association, I welcome you to join us!"

He then turned to Tang Wulin, who had been standing beside him, and instructed, "Wulin, you're familiar with the process. Yuhao downstairs to complete the formal membership procedures."

"Yes, teacher!"

Tang Wulin responded with a genuine smile.

He walked up to Huo Yuhao and said in a light tone, "Let's go, Yuhao. Now we're not only classmates, but also fellow disciples in the field of forging!"

Huo Yuhao smiled and nodded. After bowing to Mu Chen to say goodbye, the two left the Forging Room with light steps.

Watching the two figures disappear into the distance, a hint of anticipation appeared in Mu Chen's eyes.

These two young men are destined to leave their own legend in the world of forging.

Afterwards, Mu Chen composed himself, took out his Communication Soul Tool, hesitated for a moment, and then dialed the number.