Divine Craftsman Zhen Hua

After learning of this, Yu Zhen beat his chest and stomped his feet in regret, yet he was ultimately helpless.

He knew clearly that what Wang Chuan said was the truth, and he understood even better that standing behind Wang Chuan was Leng Yaozhu and the entire Spirit Pagoda headquarters.

For a figure like that, being able to stay at East Sea Academy for even a short while was already a stroke of fate; it could not be forced.

In the end, Zero Class began its operations with a size of six, with Wu Zhangkong serving as the homeroom teacher to initiate high-intensity special training.

"Brother Xiaochuan, I heard from Teacher Wu that you aren't willing to join Zero Class. Why is that?"

"Don't you want to study and grow stronger together with me?"

On the evening of the first day of Zero Class, after Tang Wulin finished his training, he found Wang Chuan, who was packing his belongings in the dormitory, with sweat on his brow and a hint of disappointment in his eyes.

Wang Chuan stopped what he was doing, looked at the younger brother before him with clear eyes and a trace of confusion and reliance, smiled gently, and reached out to ruffle his sweat-dampened hair.

"Wulin, Zero Class is a great starting point, and it suits you well right now."

"But I have a path I must walk, and that path is quite different from the arrangements of Zero Class."

"To me, Zero Class feels more like a shackle than a bridge to the future."

Tang Wulin nodded, seemingly understanding yet still a bit lost.

He could vaguely sense that the level Wang Chuan occupied and the challenges he faced were completely different from his own; it was a vast world he could not yet fully comprehend.

Although he felt a bit of regret that they couldn't be together day and night, a surge of motivation rose from the depths of his heart.

He had to work even harder to possess the strength to walk side-by-side with Brother Xiaochuan as soon as possible, rather than always being sheltered behind him.

And this was precisely why he chose to seek out Mu Chen instead of Wang Chuan.

Just then, a low hum and exclamations erupted from outside the dormitory building.

The two walked to the window and saw a Soul Guidance car with smooth lines, a sci-fi design, and a streamlined silver-gray body slowly descending from mid-air, landing steadily on the open ground at the academy gate.

The car body had no wheels, hovering about half a foot off the ground while emitting a faint blue glow.

"It's a Sky Car!"

"My god, this is my first time seeing one in real life!"

"I heard they cost tens of millions! They're priceless!"

A crowd of students and staff quickly gathered at the academy gate, letting out bursts of amazement.

The Sky Car was one of the latest achievements of the Sun Moon Federation's soul guidance technology, still in the final stages of trial promotion.

However, the cutting-edge technology and luxurious status it represented were self-evident.

Those who could own and drive one were either wealthy or noble, and they inevitably possessed deep connections.

The car doors lifted elegantly like wings, and a tall, graceful figure stepped nimbly out of the driver's seat.

Her fiery red hair fluttered gently in the evening breeze, and her jade-like face carried a cold yet charming temperament—it was none other than Leng Yaozhu.

Her appearance instantly drew everyone's gaze, complementing the cool Sky Car as if she were a goddess stepping out of a painting.

"Xiaochuan, let's go."

Leng Yaozhu's gaze swept over the crowd and landed precisely on Wang Chuan behind the window, her voice clear and crisp.

"Alright."

Wang Chuan replied, then turned to pat Tang Wulin on the shoulder.

"I have some matters to attend to and will be leaving East Sea City for a while."

"If you need anything, contact me via the Soul Guidance Communicator at any time."

"Understood! Have a safe trip, Brother Xiaochuan!"

Tang Wulin nodded vigorously.

Wang Chuan strode out of the dormitory building and arrived before Leng Yaozhu, saying respectfully:

"Master."

Leng Yaozhu nodded slightly, her gaze glancing as if inadvertently at Tang Wulin, who was still standing by the window watching them leave, her red lips parting slightly:

"Is that the 'half-brother' you acknowledged?"

"Yes, his name is Tang Wulin. He's a very hardworking, good kid." Wang Chuan smiled.

Thinking of how Wang Chuan also had a "younger sister," Na'er, who had already left, Leng Yaozhu couldn't help but shake her head helplessly.

Her disciple's talent and temperament were top-tier, but she didn't know where this habit of "adopting siblings" came from.

Fortunately, there were only two so far; she truly couldn't imagine what it would be like to go out with Wang Chuan one day and meet nothing but younger brothers and sisters he had acknowledged along the way...

The mere thought of that scene made even her, a Super Douluo, shudder...

It was too terrifying.

Without dwelling on it further, Leng Yaozhu signaled for Wang Chuan to get in the car.

The two sat into the high-tech cockpit, and the doors closed silently.

The Sky Car vibrated slightly before rising steadily into the air, transforming into a streak of silver light that sped toward the northern horizon, leaving behind a ground full of envy and discussion.

Inside the vehicle, Leng Yaozhu skillfully operated the controls while speaking to Wang Chuan:

"It will take some time to reach Heaven Dou City, so I might as well tell you about the Divine Craftsman."

"The Divine Craftsman Zhen Hua is getting on in years now."

"He has been obsessed with forging his entire life, reaching an unprecedented height in the field."

"However, although his few disciples possess decent talent, none of them have ever been able to comprehend Heavenly Forging."

"Because of this, he has always felt regret and has been searching for a true successor."

Leng Yaozhu paused for a moment before continuing:

"If you can demonstrate exceptional talent in forging, especially in elemental perception and control, and capture his attention, then the vast resources of the Blacksmith Association will inevitably tilt in your favor."

"However..."

She glanced at Wang Chuan.

"Since I am the one recommending you, that old man Zhen Hua has a somewhat arrogant personality. He might be extra critical of 'nepotism' and could even set up obstacles to test your sincerity and talent."

"Therefore, you must be prepared."

Wang Chuan listened attentively and nodded slightly:

"I understand, Master."

"True gold fears no fire."

"I have at least that much confidence."

He was truly not panicked.

The early foundation of a blacksmith lies in the precise control of power and the understanding of metal, which requires solid physical fitness and practice; he could master these quickly through study.

As for the later stages of Advanced forging, especially Spirit Forging, Soul Forging, and even Heavenly Forging, the core lies in bestowing spirituality upon metal and the comprehension and introduction of the laws of heaven and earth.

His physical fitness, having undergone multiple shared enhancements and Soul Bone fusions, had long since far surpassed his peers.

More importantly, the essence of his Five Virtues Phoenix Martial Soul was extremely high, at the level of a God King.

This granted him an innate affinity and potential for perceiving the laws of heaven and earth that far exceeded that of ordinary Soul Masters.

He did not need to be like ordinary Soul Masters, who either had to wait for a deity from the God Realm to bestow a "seed of divinity" or spend a long lifespan in bitter contemplation.

Therefore, as long as his cultivation and spiritual power reached the corresponding level, comprehending the laws of heaven and earth would be a matter of course.

This was his greatest source of confidence!

Approximately four hours later, the outline of the continent below gradually became clear, and a magnificent city, where ancient and modern architecture intertwined, came into view.

Heaven Dou City, one of the cities with a long history in the Sun Moon Federation, was also the location of the Blacksmith Association headquarters.