All Sides Arrive, About to Make History!
Nothing more was said that night.
The next day, as the sun rose, sunlight streamed down.
A layer of golden light slowly crept onto the magnificent building of the Blacksmith Association, turning what should have been a quiet morning into a bustling one.
A fleet of high-end Soul Guidance Car was parked not far away, and a group of arrogant young men strode into the Blacksmith Association. They were blacksmithing geniuses from all over the Federation, aiming for the championship of this Blacksmith Competition.
Wow, there are so many people!
Inside the Blacksmith Association's internal competition arena, Na'er stood beside Jiang Xiu, her pink lips slightly parted as she watched the continuous stream of people entering.
The originally spacious arena has gradually filled with participants, and a blacksmith stands in front of each forging table. The number of participants this time is more than three times that of previous years.
If the East Sea Blacksmith Association hadn't organized it in advance, it would have been difficult to accommodate so many participants.
"Of course, who wouldn't want Heaven-Forged Metal?" Jiang Xiu seemed to have expected this and wasn't surprised.
Heaven-Forged Metal can not only be used to forge Four-Word Battle Armor, but also as a material for some divine artifacts. Its scarcity is beyond doubt, and it is something that is priceless and unavailable. In fact, many scions of great blacksmith families have been sent to compete for the championship reward.
"Jiang Xiu, look! My master is in the VIP section too!" Na'er's beautiful eyes suddenly lit up as she pointed to the VIP section above the arena.
Jiang Xiu followed Na'er's gaze and saw that the graceful figure sitting in the middle right seat was none other than Leng Yaozhu.
Leng Yaozhu naturally saw Na'er and Jiang Xiu in the arena. With a slight smile on her red lips, she made a "cheering" gesture.
On the table in front of her was a red plaque with the words "Leng Family" written on it.
Jiang Xiu first nodded slightly to Leng Yaozhu, then his gaze swept over the VIP seats, and his eyes couldn't help but tremble slightly.
Phoenix Leng Family, Angel Yue Family, Coiling Dragon Qiangu Family, Federation Yu Family, Federation Wang Family, Federation Zhang Family, Tang Sect, Shrek Academy...
The VIP seats were filled with the top families and forces on the mainland, and there were fifteen such behemoths in the VIP seats. Even the seats of the East Sea Federal Councilor could only be at the very end.
"Teacher..."
Seeing this, Jiang Xiu murmured to himself, a warm feeling welling up in his heart. He knew very well that these forces were invited by his teacher Zhen Hua, and only his teacher Zhen Hua had such extensive connections.
All of this was to build momentum for him as a disciple, and to reduce obstacles to his own growth and the revival of the Body Sect.
Even in the VIP section, there was an empty seat with three golden characters outlined on it: Body Sect!
"Quiet!"
Just then, a deep voice rang out, clearly echoing throughout the entire arena, which instantly fell silent.
Following that, blacksmiths dressed in golden robes walked onto the judging panel. There were sixteen judges in total, each with at least seven blue-gold patterns on their shoulders. The four blacksmiths sitting in the center had eight blue-gold patterns on their shoulders.
Their appearance instantly caused the participants in the arena to gasp, their eyes revealing nothing but fervor and respect.
These sixteen judges are all legendary Saint Craftsman, and in the vast Federation, there are only about twenty Saint Craftsman of that level, so more than half of them have already arrived.
The four in the middle are Level 8 Saint Craftsman, who are only one step away from becoming Divine Craftsman. There are only four of them in the entire Federation, and all four are present now.
After the sixteen judges arrived at their seats, they did not immediately sit down, as if they were waiting for something.
After they entered, a middle-aged man in a red robe slowly walked in. There were nine blue and gold patterns on his shoulders, which meant that he was Zhen Hua, the only Divine Craftsman on the continent and the president of the Blacksmith Association!
Upon seeing him appear, many participants in the arena instantly became excited. For many of them, Zhen Hua, as Divine Craftsman, was a legendary figure and a senior they would look up to for their entire lives.
Zhen Hua walked slowly to the center of the judges' panel, nodded slightly to the various forces in the VIP seats, and then slowly sat down.
After Zhen Hua took his seat, the other Saint Craftsman took their seats one by one.
"Many thanks to everyone for coming and witnessing the geniuses of our blacksmithing world. As the president of the Blacksmith Association, I am deeply grateful."
Zhen Hua's voice slowly rang out, and the various forces in the VIP seats nodded and smiled. The Divine Craftsman Zhen Hua had invited them, and although they didn't know Zhen Hua's purpose, they would all give him face.
A Divine Craftsman, such a precious species, who would dare not care?
Then, Zhen Hua gestured to a level six blacksmith beside him, who then clearly understood and said aloud.
Each participant chooses a rare metal to forge, with a two-hour forging period. The judges will then evaluate the work and determine the top three winners.
"Let's not waste any more time, the match begins now."
Originally a master-level blacksmith, he could sit on the judges' panel in ordinary blacksmith competitions, but now he is clearly not qualified and can only serve as a referee at the competition.
As soon as he finished speaking, all the blacksmiths in the room became serious, each taking out their own forging hammers and choosing the rare metals they were good at.
"Just go for it."
Zhen Hua's voice rang in Jiang Xiu's ears, and after seeing his teacher Zhen Hua's encouraging gaze, Jiang Xiu's eyes instantly hardened and sharpened, and he slowly took out his Kan-Gold Hammer from his storage ring.
His teachers had already paved the way, so he naturally couldn't let them down.
Immediately, Jiang Xiu glanced at the dozen or so rare metals in front of him, and finally stopped on a piece of Mo Lan rare metal, reaching out to bring it to his side.
This rare Mo Lan metal, about half the size of a basketball, emits a faint, eerie glow. At first glance, it has a dense, layered appearance. This rare metal is called Earth Mother Nether Silver.
Its characteristics are flexibility, strength, and high density, making it the metal that blacksmiths below the grandmaster level least want to deal with. However, it is also a rare metal that can withstand Spirit Forging.
A blacksmith standing nearby shook his head slightly upon seeing Jiang Xiu choose the Earth Mother Nether Silver, his eyes conveying a sense of "you can't handle it."
However, he didn't say much. Everyone has their own destiny, and it's best to let go of the urge to help others and respect their fate.
As Jiang Xiu set it up, the sounds of forging echoed throughout the arena—clanging and banging, sometimes soft, sometimes muffled—with sparks constantly flying out.
"Come on, I'll make you my path to promotion."
Jiang Xiu gripped the hammer handle tightly with both hands, his eyes sharp, the muscles on his arms bulging, and the huge Kan-Gold Hammer smashed fiercely towards the Earth Mother Nether Silver.
"Boom!"
A dull thud resounded like thunder, and a layer of dark blue ripples instantly spread from the Earth Mother Nether Silver. A large hole was immediately dented in the originally dense metal body. This hammer blow instantly attracted the attention of many Saint Craftsman on the judging panel.
As the hammer fell, Jiang Xiu's speed did not slow down at all. The two Kan-Gold Hammer were like two golden dragons with bared fangs and claws, tearing towards the Earth Mother Nether Silver like a storm of pear blossoms.
"Boom boom boom!"
Jiang Xiu steadied his steps, Sisi of qi and blood swirling around him, and the ghostly light and firelight flashed continuously as they collided. In just half a minute, the golden hammer had already struck hundreds of times.
On the surface of the Earth Mother Nether Silver, changes were constantly taking place. The originally dense texture gradually shrank, and fine golden lines began to emerge. The overall volume also began to shrink, which was the result of Hundred Refinement.
This scene instantly piqued the interest of the Saint Craftsman on the judging panel, who continued to watch Jiang Xiu's movements.
"Boom boom boom!"
A series of muffled sounds rang out. Jiang Xiu steadied himself, swung his arms in a wide arc, and golden light burst forth, while dark red qi and blood swirled around him.
At this moment, golden lines began to converge on the Earth Mother Nether Silver, forming beautiful patterns with a faint golden light. The Earth Mother Nether Silver seemed to be infused with life, and began to move rhythmically with Jiang Xiu's movements.
"Whose disciple is this? He's so powerful! He's about to reach the Thousand-Refined Grade One!"
On the judging panel, a seventh-level Saint Craftsman looked shocked and said with some surprise, "You know, all the blacksmiths here are under sixteen years old. If they can forge Thousand-Refined Grade One at such a young age, they are practically guaranteed to become Saint Craftsman in the future."
"Buzz!"
Just as he finished speaking, the entire piece of Earth Mother Nether Silver began to emit a dazzling golden light, which was three feet long.
Its radiant glow is a hallmark of its Thousand-Refined Grade One.
"No! He's still forging!"
As another Level 8 Saint Craftsman's voice rang out, everyone looked in the direction of the sound. They saw that Jiang Xiu's speed not only did not stop, but became even more intense, as if he had entered a special state.
"How is that possible!"
What is he trying to do?!