Effortless Thousand Forgings, Mu Chen Begs to Be Taken as a Disciple

"What is he trying to do? Don't tell me he's aiming for Thousand-Refined Deep Silver!"

Someone exclaimed in shock.

Based on the level Su Chen had displayed, he could easily be rated as a second-rank blacksmith, and a top-tier one at that.

Yet, Su Chen was only seven years old.

This absolutely shattered every record in the entire blacksmithing world!

And now, Su Chen wanted to continue.

If he could truly forge Thousand-Refined Deep Silver, that would make him a third-rank blacksmith...

A seven-year-old third-rank? Was he even human?

"Boom, boom, boom--"

It was still the same chaotic, formless hammering.

But at this moment, no one dared to mock him. Everyone's eyes were locked onto Su Chen, desperately trying to discern some secret within his erratic technique.

The hammering looked messy, but perhaps it was an incredibly high-level forging technique that they simply couldn't comprehend.

"Could this be the legendary Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer?" someone asked curiously.

"The Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer has 'disorder' in the name, but it isn't actually chaotic. This kid is clearly a complete layman!" someone retorted irritably.

At first, Mu Chen had also suspected that Su Chen might be a monster cultivated by some old master.

But as he continued to observe, he became absolutely certain...

Su Chen was a complete layman who hadn't even systematically learned proper blacksmithing.

It was possible that this was the boy's very first time forging...

The moment this thought appeared, Mu Chen dismissed it.

A beginner, achieving high-grade hundred-refinement on his first try?

Even his senior brother, the only Divine Craftsman in the world today, Zhen Hua, hadn't been this monstrous.

Regardless, the fact that a seven-year-old could achieve high-grade hundred-refinement and was now pushing for Thousand-Refined Deep Silver meant that if he succeeded, he would surely become a Divine Craftsman in the future!

Take him as a disciple!! I must take him as a disciple!

Even if he already has a master, I have to lure him over. I would pay any price for this!

Mu Chen roared frantically in his heart, his face flushed with excitement.

"Boom, boom, boom--"

The forging continued.

But now, none of the blacksmith masters standing around, including the Saint Craftsman Mu Chen, showed any trace of contempt.

Their gazes were fixed firmly on that piece of deep silver.

With every strike, the volume of the deep silver visibly shrank.

It was as if something inside the metal was awakening; every hammer blow was accompanied by a low, resonant hum.

"It's spirituality... the spirituality of the metal is condensing! Is he really... going to achieve Thousand-Refined spirit?"

The elderly examiner saw this and cried out in alarm.

"Ho... how is this possible..."

Mu Xi stared fixedly at Su Chen, feeling stifled.

She had worked so hard, yet she couldn't even guarantee a hundred-percent success rate for hundred-refinement, while Su Chen could reach the thousand-refinement level with such ease. The gap was...

Mu Chen didn't speak, but the turbulent waves in his heart were more violent than anyone else's.

A seven-year-old child, using the most garbage technique imaginable, was actually succeeding in a thousand-refinement!

This was simply... a miracle!

"Boom--"

Just then, Su Chen brought down his final hammer, exhausting every ounce of his strength and pouring the last bit of soul power in his body into the strike without reservation.

"Hum--"

A brilliant, extreme silver-white light erupted from the deep silver, instantly illuminating the room and reflecting in everyone's eyes.

"Sublimation! Thousand-Refined! He actually did it!!!"

"Thousand-Refined! This is the sublimation of Thousand-Refined! The metal has gained spirit!"

"Seven-year-old Thousand-Refined Deep Silver! This... this... is terrifyingly monstrous..."

"Although it's not top-tier first-grade Thousand-Refined, it has reached the third-grade level. What a monster!!"

Gasps and sharp intakes of breath filled the air.

"Phew~ finally finished~"

Su Chen wiped the sweat from his brow.

Although he had the support of his talent and strength, Thousand Refinement required the infusion of soul power.

At this moment, his soul power was completely exhausted; had it lasted any longer, he would have failed.

Fortunately, it was a close call.

No matter how high his Spirit Refinement potential was, his current cultivation level was insufficient to support it; no matter how strong his talent was, it wouldn't suffice.

"That should be about enough."

Su Chen looked toward the examiner, then immediately froze.

"Why are there so many people?"

He had been so absorbed in his hammering that he hadn't noticed anyone arriving.

Although he didn't recognize the middle-aged man in the lead, he certainly recognized Mu Xi.

And that middle-aged man in the lead had to be Mu Chen, the president of the Blacksmith Association, and an eight-star Saint Craftsman at that.

Su Chen hadn't expected that just by coming to have a casual experience, he would attract such a big shot.

"You kid... who exactly taught you this forging technique? Who is your master?"

Mu Chen flashed in front of Su Chen, grabbed his shoulders, and asked urgently.

Because of his excitement, his voice was noticeably trembling.

"Uh..."

Su Chen thought for a moment and decided to answer honestly, "I don't have a teacher. This is my first time forging..."

"What! No teacher! Thousand Refinement on your first try, you, you, you, you..."

Mu Chen looked as if he had been struck by lightning, staring at Su Chen as if he were a monster.

"Impossible! If you have no teacher and this is your first time forging, then why did you come for the assessment?" Mu Xi stepped forward and questioned him.

She felt that Su Chen was lying.

Furthermore, not testing it out himself first but coming directly to an assessment for his first time forging was even more unreasonable.

The murmurs of the crowd began to buzz once again.

"First time? He must be lying."

"How could it be possible to achieve Thousand Refinement on the first try? Even bragging requires some preparation!"

"He must be afraid to tell the truth because President Mu is here..."

"I don't think he's lying. That technique he used just now... it really did look like he had never been taught..."

Facing the skeptical gazes of those around him, Su Chen remained calm.

"Maybe my talent is just relatively strong? I felt like I could do it, so I came. Besides, the assessment fee wasn't that expensive anyway," Su Chen said with a shrug.

"Talent... relatively strong?" Mu Xi was choked up by Su Chen's nonchalant attitude, momentarily unable to find a retort.

She looked into Su Chen's clear eyes, which held no pride or showing off, only a calm sense of it being a matter of course.

This made her feel even more stifled.

"Hahaha..."

Just then, Mu Chen suddenly burst into laughter.

He then looked at Su Chen with a warm smile on his face, "Since you don't have a teacher, how about... you become my apprentice?"

Mu Chen didn't care about the ins and outs of it.

Regardless of whether the other party was lying, taking him as an apprentice was the most important thing.

"Ah?"

Su Chen was stunned; he hadn't expected this big shot to change the subject so quickly.

Mu Chen didn't give Su Chen much time to react; he straightened his back slightly and revealed a look of pride.

"Let me introduce myself. I am the president of the Eastsea City branch of the Blacksmith Association, Mu Chen, an eight-star Saint Craftsman."

He specifically emphasized his status as an "eight-star Saint Craftsman" and looked at Su Chen with burning eyes, "Kid, your talent... is the best I have ever seen in my life. If you can become my apprentice, you will surely become a God Craftsman in the future!"

The surrounding crowd heard this and didn't feel that his words were exaggerated in the slightest.

A seven-year-old who was already a third-level blacksmith and could easily perform Thousand Refinement.

If he couldn't become a God Craftsman, then there would be no justice in the world.

Mu Xi also opened her mouth; it was the first time she had seen her father give such a high evaluation.

Although she felt a bit unconvinced, the facts seemed to be... exactly that...

"That might not be a good idea..."

Su Chen feigned hesitation.

"Kid, be sensible. Don't make me get down on my knees and beg you! I am, at the very least, one of the few eight-star Saint Craftsmen on the continent. The people lining up to beg me to take them as apprentices could circle the continent several times!" Mu Chen glared at Su Chen and transmitted his voice fiercely.

He had already made up his mind; no matter what, he was going to take the other party in today!

"...Su Chen, greets Master."

Su Chen curled the corners of his lips.

Although he felt this old man was a bit strange, he still honestly bowed in salute.

After all, he truly needed a teacher. While he possessed heaven-defying forging talent, having the guidance of a top-tier Saint Artisan would naturally allow him to take off even faster.

Most importantly, Su Chen also needed a powerful backer and background.

Mu Chen was, at the very least, an eighth-level Saint Artisan.

With this background, no matter what Su Chen did in the future, he would have someone to cover for him (take the blame), which was extremely convenient.

"Hahaha! Good, good, good! From this day forth, you are the only personal disciple of me, Mu Chen!"

Hearing this, Mu Chen burst into loud laughter.

Su Chen's straightforwardness was enough to prove that the other party truly had no teacher, and that everything he had said just moments ago was likely the truth.

This time, he had truly struck gold!