"Clang!"
"The quality is pretty good!"
Wang Hao swung the hundred-pound Dachui in his hand and slammed it down hard on the anvil, creating a deafening echo. He nodded in satisfaction.
This was a hammer and anvil that he had Zhao Dachui find specifically after returning from the palace. Both were infused with Profound Iron, and this configuration was an essential condition for forging truly divine weapons.
Such fine things may be hard to find elsewhere, but in the capital, the most prosperous place in the world, they can still be obtained.
"You'd better keep this blast furnace structure a secret; it's very profitable. Tell the head of the gang when he gets back, so he doesn't keep accusing me of ripping him off!"
Wang Hao casually pointed to the newly built blast furnace next to him and solemnly gave his instructions.
That's right, the blast furnace he built is the kind used for iron smelting.
Although he had never seen such a blast furnace in his previous life, he knew how it worked. His former physics teacher even showed them a standard blast furnace structure diagram. Yesterday, he drew a structural diagram and gave it to Zhao Dachui to have craftsmen build it overnight.
Although blast furnace ironmaking appeared very early, the technology was not mature and was not fully perfected until the mid-19th century. The structural diagram that Wang Hao provided at this moment can be said to be two or three hundred years ahead of schedule.
If this were expanded upon, it could even have propelled the Great Ming Dynasty directly into the Industrial Revolution, making it a powerful tool for making money.
Originally, he intended to use this kind of money-making method to develop the Blood Robe Tower as a base, but unexpectedly, because of Yang Jingzhong's matter, he was in conflict with the Confucian School ahead of time, and obviously he could not stay in the Blood Robe Tower or even the capital for long.
So getting it out ahead of time can be seen as a form of compensation to them.
"Okay! Okay! You'd better get started already, I can't wait to see what kind of divine weapon you'll forge!"
He waved his hand impatiently. Compared to this blast furnace, he was more concerned about what kind of amazing weapon Wang Hao would forge.
" Tie Niu, start a fire!"
Without further ado, Wang Hao called out to Tie Niu and the blacksmiths beside him, and then placed the pair of stubborn iron hammers and the Dragon-Slaying Saber and Heaven- Heaven Sword into the blast furnace's feed inlet.
Tie Niu and several blacksmiths from the Blood Wind Hall hurriedly stepped on the bellows pedals to start blowing air. The air flowed through the heating furnace and finally entered the main body of the blast furnace, causing the temperature of the charcoal inside to rise sharply.
The fuel Wang Hao used was processed coking coal, and the temperature in this type of blast furnace could reach around two thousand degrees Celsius.
The reason why Profound Iron is difficult to forge is mainly because Profound Iron melting point is much higher than that of ordinary iron. Wang Hao estimated that the melting point of Profound Iron should be close to two thousand degrees.
Without this blast furnace structure, the best one could do is heat the Profound Iron until it's red-hot and soft, and then slowly smelt it. This would be time-consuming and laborious, and it wouldn't allow the Profound Iron to be completely integrated into the pig iron.
That's why weapons Profound Iron are so rare and of such inconsistent quality.
However, even with a blast furnace, a divine iron-smelting tool, it was still difficult to melt the Profound Iron quickly. It took a total of three days to melt the Dragon-Slaying Saber- Slaying Saber, the Heaven Sword, and the pair of stubborn iron hammers into molten iron, and the Profound Iron and stubborn iron were completely fused into one.
He quickly poured the Profound Iron into a pre-prepared mold, forming a huge iron ingot. Then, Wang Hao placed it on an anvil and, while it was still hot, swung the Profound Iron Dachui and began to pound it heavily.
"Clang!"
A dull thud echoed through the forging chamber, causing a violent ripple in the air and even shaking the entire massive chamber.
Wow! That's outrageous!
Zhao Dachui, who was standing to the side, was startled. He hadn't expected Wang Hao's strength to be so terrifying.
Ignoring everything else, Wang Hao focused entirely on forging the new divine sword.
Although the Profound Iron and the stubborn iron have perfectly merged into one, that only forms a foundation. To forge a true divine weapon, it must be tempered and refined, which is essential.
The following process was rather tedious. Wang Hao spent almost every Tokiomi of the day in the forging room hammering the iron ingot, only taking a short break when he returned to the Blood Sword Hall to drink the specially prepared medicinal meal.
Wang Hao's enormous appetite startled the Blood Sword Hall members. Deacon Zhao, the steward in charge of the accounts, was also quite frightened and hurriedly went to Lu Tingfeng to report the matter.
However, Lu Tingfeng was still furious about being defeated by Wang Hao, and without even listening, he kicked Deacon Zhao out, and in the end, he even Draw-Saber Slash one of Deacon Zhao's fingers.
Left with no other option, Deacon Zhao had to use the Blood Sword Hall's assets to purchase medicinal herbs for Wang Hao to prepare his medicinal cuisine.
With an ample supply of medicinal food, Wang Hao's cultivation speed increased dramatically.
The Nine Revolutions Body Tempering Instruction he created is not bound by any particular form or routine; it can be practiced under any circumstances, with the only difference being the level of efficiency.
Forging is hard work, but the cultivation efficiency is naturally extremely high. Combined with a special breathing technique, Wang Hao's physical strength is increasing rapidly.
However, the greatest improvement is in the internal organs and bone marrow. It's not that there's a special boost in this area, but rather that the starting point for improvement in this area is much lower than that for muscles, bones, and skin, so the improvement is naturally much greater.
While Wang Hao was forging his new divine sword, those who wanted to plot against him gathered together, including Lu Tingfeng, who had been defeated earlier.
"You can rest assured, our Confucian School has already contacted court officials to put pressure on Emperor Mingde to abandon that traitor Wang Hao. The Eastern Depot and the Brocade Guard will not interfere in this matter. All you need to do is cooperate with us to lure him to this location, and we will handle the rest."
In a restaurant in the capital, a refined-looking man stood up, glanced at the people sitting in the private room, and said with a light laugh, but his words contained a chilling murderous intent.
The dignity of Confucian School cannot be disrespected in the slightest; anyone who dares to challenge Confucian School must die.
It's difficult to take action against the Da Ming imperial family, but it's not impossible for Wang Hao to do so.
Although action was forbidden in the capital, there were still some remote areas within the city that were sufficient for them to make their preparations.
As for the Da Ming imperial family, there's no need to worry about them; the pressure from the court is enough to force the emperor to compromise.
Upon hearing this, Lu Tingfeng and the others, whose faces were covered with black cloths, exchanged glances and finally nodded solemnly in agreement.
Although their Blood Robe Tower was under the command of the Eastern Depot, which was a clandestine organization of the imperial court, doing so was tantamount to going against the Da Ming imperial family.
However, Wang Hao's existence has seriously threatened their interests, and if they don't get rid of him as soon as possible, they will be in big trouble.
As for the Da Ming imperial family settling scores later, there's no need to worry. According to the Confucian School plan, the nomadic tribes from the grasslands will soon march south to attack the capital and completely wipe out the Da Ming imperial family, leaving only a puppet to control them. At that time, both the Eastern Depot and the Brocade Guard will be massacred.
Once all these people are dead, there will be no need for revenge. They can even take this opportunity to advance further, shed their shady identities, and climb the ladder of Confucian School.
Therefore, there is great potential in this matter!
Seeing that Lu Tingfeng and the others agreed, the refined man's lips curled into a sinister and murderous smile.
Anyone who dares to offend the Confucian School must die. It starts with that traitor, and then with the restless and arrogant members of the Da Ming imperial family.
Meanwhile, in the imperial study of the Da Ming Dynasty palace, Emperor Mingde looked up at the night sky outside the window, his right fist clenched tightly, his face filled with barely suppressed anger.
Today, he was actually forced to abdicate by those court officials. Although their goal was only to make him give up that boy, it was a major blow to the dignity of the Da Ming Dynasty's imperial family and also a test.
If a compromise is chosen this time, the court officials controlled by the Confucian School will definitely intensify their efforts to seize imperial power, and the Confucian School itself may even take action.
But this time he had no choice but to withdraw!
"Father, are we really going to back down this time?"
Standing at the lower end, the Three Sovereigns Zhu Yijun said unwillingly, his fists clenched tightly, his heart filled with anger.
Today, he witnessed firsthand the actions of those so-called loyal ministers who attempted to force his father to abdicate in the imperial court, which he found unacceptable.
If I were to become emperor and face such a court of officials, I would rather not be emperor at all!
" My Jun'er, if I were to ask you to choose between my position and the future of the Da Ming Dynasty, which would you choose?"
After a long silence, Emperor Mingde suddenly turned around and looked directly at his San'er.
Although this son is not the most outstanding among his many sons, he has the highest talent in Roshi and a resilient character, making him a worthy candidate for great responsibilities.
And now is his final test!
"Your subject chooses the future of the Da Ming Dynasty!"
Zhu Yijun replied without hesitation. If he had hesitated on this issue before, the events in the court today had made him see through the true nature of the current court.
Even if she were to ascend to her father's throne, she would find it difficult to resolve the predicament. Rather than being a caged bird in the palace, she would rather choose a brighter future.
"Very well! Jun'er you can master the Dragon Divine Art within a year, I will give you a chance. You may leave now!"
Emperor Mingde's eyes shone brightly, clearly pleased with Zhu Yijun's choice.
"Yes, Your Majesty, I take my leave!"
Although Emperor Mingde did not specify what kind of opportunity it was, Zhu Yijun did not ask further and bowed to take his leave.
After walking a considerable distance from the imperial study, Zhu Yijun had a sudden inspiration. He took a pebble from the nearby garden and used the dagger he carried to carve three lines of characters on it.
" Eunuch Liu, deliver this item to Wang Hao discreetly as soon as possible."
Zhu Yijun handed the engraved pebble to an old eunuch following behind him and gave him solemn instructions.
This old eunuch was the personal bodyguard that the emperor had arranged for him since he was a child. He was a master at the Early-Stage Grandmaster and was most skilled in light footwork. He was also extremely reliable and loyal, and was regarded as a confidant by the emperor.
Now, the task of warning and reminding Wang Hao can only be left to this person.
"Yes, this old servant will take care of it immediately!"
After receiving the cobblestone, Eunuch Liu bowed and accepted the order, then used his movement technique to quickly rush out of the palace.
I hope you can pull through this ordeal!
As Zhu Yijun watched Eunuch Liu's rapidly disappearing figure, she couldn't help but sigh inwardly. This was just an experiment!
He wouldn't underestimate someone whom even Elder Chu valued so highly. Therefore, as long as Wang Hao could overcome this calamity, his future achievements would be limitless. Helping him now would surely bring rich rewards in the future.
Offering help in times of need is far more important than adding to someone's success, and this time he didn't need to do anything; it was just a word of advice.