Divine Craftsman Zhen Hua

After Yu Zhen learned of this, though he regretted it so deeply that he beat his chest and stomped his feet, there was nothing he could do.

He knew Wang Chuan was speaking the truth, and he understood even more clearly that Leng Yaozhu, and even the entire Spirit Pagoda Headquarters, stood behind Wang Chuan.

For someone like that, being willing to make a brief stay at Eastsea Academy was already a matter of fate. It could not be forced.

In the end, Zero Class began operating with six members, with Wu Zhangkong serving as their homeroom teacher as they embarked on high-intensity special training.

"Brother Chuan, I heard Teacher Wu say that you didn't want to join Zero Class. Why?"

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

On the evening of Zero Class's first day, after finishing his training, Tang Wulin, covered in sweat and carrying a trace of disappointment, found Wang Chuan packing his belongings in the dormitory.

Wang Chuan stopped what he was doing. Looking at his younger brother's clear, puzzled eyes, which carried a hint of reliance, he smiled gently and reached out to rub his sweat-dampened hair.

"Wulin, Zero Class is a very good starting point. It suits you right now."

"But I have a path I must walk. That path is somewhat different from Zero Class's arrangements."

"To me, Zero Class is more of a restraint than a bridge to the future."

Tang Wulin nodded as though he understood.

He vaguely sensed 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.

Though he regretted that they could not spend every day together, a surge of motivation rose within him.

He had to work even harder and gain the strength to walk alongside Brother Chuan as soon as possible, rather than remain forever sheltered behind him.

That was also why he had chosen to seek out Mu Chen rather than Wang Chuan.

Just then, a low hum and cries of surprise came from outside the dormitory building.

The two walked to the window and saw a Soul Guidance Car with sleek lines, a futuristic design, and a streamlined silver-gray body slowly descending from the air before coming to a steady stop in the open space at the academy gate.

There were no wheels beneath its body. It hovered about half a foot above the ground, emitting a faint blue glow.

"It's a Sky Car!"

"My god, it's my first time seeing one in real life!"

"I heard it costs tens of millions! You can't buy one even if you have the money!"

A large number of students and staff quickly gathered at the academy gate, exclaiming in amazement.

The Sky Car was one of the latest achievements of Sun Moon Federation Soul Guidance Technology and was still in the final stages of trial promotion.

Yet the cutting-edge technology and luxurious status it represented needed no explanation.

Anyone who could own and drive one was either wealthy or powerful, and undoubtedly had extensive connections.

The car door elegantly lifted upward like a wing, and a tall, graceful figure briskly stepped out of the driver's seat.

Her fiery red hair stirred gently in the evening breeze. With a jade-like face and an aloof yet alluring temperament, she was none other than Leng Yaozhu.

Her appearance instantly drew everyone's attention. Complementing the dazzling Sky Car perfectly, she seemed like a goddess stepping out of a painting.

"Xiaochuan, let's go."

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

"Alright."

Wang Chuan answered, then turned and patted Tang Wulin on the shoulder.

"I have some matters to attend to, so I'll be leaving Eastsea City for a while."

"If anything comes up, contact me through the Soul Guidance Communicator anytime."

"Mm! Have a safe journey, Brother Chuan!"

Tang Wulin nodded firmly.

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

"Master."

Leng Yaozhu nodded slightly. Her gaze seemed to casually sweep over Tang Wulin, who was still standing by the window watching them leave, as her red lips parted.

"That's the 'half-brother' you took in?"

"Mm, his name is Tang Wulin. He's a good child who works very hard." Wang Chuan smiled.

Thinking of Na'er, Wang Chuan's "younger sister" who had already left, Leng Yaozhu could not help shaking her head helplessly.

Her disciple possessed exceptional talent and character alike, but she had no idea where this habit of "taking in relatives" had come from.

Fortunately, there were only two so far. She truly dared not imagine what it would be like if she went out with Wang Chuan one day and encountered nothing but younger brothers and sisters he had taken in along the way...

Just imagining that scene made even her, a Super Douluo, shudder...

Too terrifying.

No longer dwelling on it, Leng Yaozhu gestured for Wang Chuan to get in.

The two entered the technology-filled cockpit, and the door silently closed behind them.

The Sky Car trembled slightly, then rose smoothly into the air. It transformed into a streak of silver light and sped toward the northern horizon, leaving behind a crowd on the ground filled with envy and discussion.

Inside the Sky Car, Leng Yaozhu skillfully controlled their course as she spoke to Wang Chuan.

"It will take some time to reach Heaven Dou City. I'll take this opportunity to tell you about the Divine Craftsman."

"Divine Craftsman Zhen Hua is no longer young."

"He devoted his entire life to forging and reached unprecedented heights in that field."

"However, although his disciples are fairly talented, none of them have ever managed to comprehend Heavenly Forging."

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

Leng Yaozhu paused before continuing.

"If you can display extraordinary talent in forging, especially in elemental perception and control, and draw his attention, it will be inevitable for the Blacksmith Association's vast resources to be directed toward you."

"However..."

She glanced at Wang Chuan.

"You were recommended by me. That old man Zhen Hua has a somewhat proud personality. He may be especially demanding toward someone who came through connections, and might even set up obstacles to test your sincerity and talent."

"So, you must be prepared."

Wang Chuan listened attentively and nodded slightly.

"I understand, Master."

"True gold fears no fire."

"I still have that much confidence."

He truly was not worried.

The early foundation of a blacksmith lay in precise control of strength and an understanding of metals. That required a solid physique and practical experience, both of which he could rapidly master through learning.

As for later advanced forging, especially Spirit Forging, Soul Forging, and even Heavenly Forging, the core lay in endowing metal with spirituality and comprehending and drawing upon the laws of heaven and earth.

After multiple rounds of shared enhancement and Soul Bone fusion, his physical condition had long surpassed that of his peers.

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

This granted him an innate affinity and potential for perceiving the laws of heaven and earth far beyond that of ordinary people.

He did not need to be like ordinary Soul Masters, either waiting for gods of the God Realm to bestow a "Divine Nature Seed" or spending a long lifespan in painstaking contemplation of the Underworld Realm.

Therefore, as long as his cultivation and Mental Power reached the corresponding level, comprehending the laws of heaven and earth would be almost effortless.

This was his greatest source of confidence!

About four hours later, the outline of the continent below gradually became clear, and a majestic city of immense scale, where ancient and modern buildings intertwined, came into view.

Heaven Dou City, one of the Sun Moon Federation's most historic cities, was also home to the Blacksmith Association Headquarters.