Entering the Smelter Sequence

[Breed Pen Construction Blueprint: Level 9 Quality]

[Effect: Contains the construction information for the stable; can be read once.]

"Yes, the Beast Pen, with just one memory crystal, has reached level 9 quality; the information inside is absolutely invaluable."

Guo Daoming looked at the surprised Cao Fengqi and said with a smile.

Cao Fengqi's eyes flickered slightly as he reached out and took the document, then began to read it directly.

A surge of profound information was imprinted on his mind like a sudden awakening.

Sensing the detailed information about the animal pen, he was startled again.

The animal pen was somewhat different from what he had imagined.

It was stronger than he had imagined.

The effects of the animal pen can be divided into three points.

1. Restore the physical and mental strength of battle pets, and improve their digestive ability, evolution speed, and reproductive ability.

2. Possessing a Beast Pen Domain will amplify the attributes of battle pets within the domain, as well as provide other special effects.

3. Within a certain range, battle pets can instantly return to their stables.

Simply put, the animal pen is not for raising war pets, but for fighting.

But...

"The construction of the animal pen requires setting up an array. The array itself isn't particularly difficult, but if you want the animal pen to be continuously upgraded, it's best to use Transcendent Source Soil."

Cao Fengqi frowned slightly as he looked at Guo Daoming and asked, "What exactly is this Transcendent Source Soil?"

"Transcendent Source Soil?"

Upon hearing the name, Guo Daoming raised an eyebrow. "Transcendent Source Soil is somewhat similar to Transcendent Source Metal. Transcendent Source Metal can be infinitely upgraded by absorbing metals, while Transcendent Source Soil can infinitely upgrade the level of an array."

"To allow the formation's level to be increased indefinitely?"

Cao Fengqi looked completely astonished.

"The Earthly Array, the Kun (坤) Earthly Branch, the Kun Yuan (坤元) gathers the soil, the earth's veins condense the array; the Hou Tu (后土) contains spiritual energy, the Xuan Tu (玄土) forms a domain; all soils return to the origin, the still earth weaves the law."

Guo Daoming slowly explained, "Array formations originate from the power of heaven and earth, from the arrays of heaven and earth. Transcendent Source Soil can transform array formations into terrain. By adding corresponding high-grade metals, spirit trees, and spirit herbs to this terrain, its power can be enhanced. Transcendent Source Soil is also a relatively rare treasure, greatly enhancing the Transcendent Shelter."

"Oh!"

Cao Fengqi nodded slightly upon hearing this.

However, while this animal pen is very effective, he can't very well take it with him when exploring the Lost Land, can he?

"It's of high quality, but it's too useless."

He looked at the memory crystal, which had dimmed after being read, and offered his evaluation.

"..."

Guo Daoming looked at him speechlessly, then frowned slightly and said, "The days are getting shorter and shorter. Perhaps it won't be long before we have to search for the Land of Dawn. At that time, items that can upgrade the Transcendent Shelter will be extremely valuable."

"The Land of Dawn?"

Cao Fengqi was slightly taken aback when he heard these four words.

He had previously obtained fragmented information about the Land of Dawn from the mayor's residence in Cangxuan Town.

"This is just speculation at the moment. Currently, daylight lasts only 9 hours, and the length of daylight is constantly decreasing."

"A Mad Whisper Prophet foretold that our place would also be shrouded in darkness. Once the eternal night descends, this place will not only be a paradise for evil spirits and beasts, but even the unpalatable grass will wither and die after losing sunlight, and food will be completely cut off."

"They prophesy that, like Blue Star Lost Land, a Land of Dawn will be born on Earth, and we need to go Land of Dawn."

"There are also prophecies that our Blue Star will merge with the Lost Land. At that time, we must find the Road of Dawn of those powerful extraordinary beings in the Lost Land and set foot on that Land of Dawn."

Guo Daoming said solemnly, "That will be the real Great Escape!"

"Young man, while there's still time, improving your own strength and arming the Transcendent Shelter of paramount importance."

He concluded by warning, "The Mad Whisper Prophet of the Lost Land prophesied that the Land of Dawn is a trap, a conspiracy of an evil god, designed to make humanity kill each other. But regardless, if we truly wish to find the Land of Dawn, our enemies will not only be evil spirits and beasts, but also our own kind."

"..."

Cao Fengqi was speechless. He had just come down from hard mode to easy mode, and now he was being told that hell mode was about to start?

"Leave the construction of the animal pen to our Spark Guild; we'll handle both the materials and the formations."

Guo Daoming looked at him and added another sentence.

"Hmm? Old Man Ming, that's more like it. Otherwise, this broken blueprint of yours is of no use to me."

Cao Fengqi's eyes lit up when he heard his words, and he smiled and patted him on the shoulder.

"..."

Guo Daoming looked at him helplessly. "Let us know when you need to build it. Two days later is our Spark Guild's monthly Extraordinary Exchange Meeting. There might be items related to Beast Shepherd there, and we'll keep an eye out for them for you."

"Exchange meeting?"

Cao Fengqi nodded slightly, looked at the 380 level 6 souls in his hand, and said to him, "Exchange them for 10 level 7 souls for me."

He now possesses enough souls to easily enter the Smelter Sequence, at which point he will be able to forge level 8 weapons and equipment.

A level 8 weapon requires 10 level 7 souls, which cannot be replaced by level 6 souls.

Next, at the Fate Witch Grand Church, he will face the Fangelanya Demon, who is preparing to forge an 8th-level sword for himself.

"Can."

Guo Daoming heard his request but didn't ask any further questions, and gave him 10 level 7 souls.

After chatting for a while, Guo Daoming and Guo Qiang took their leave.

"Son, are these two high-ranking members of the Spark Guild?"

Cao Jiancheng watched the two figures leave and asked him curiously.

"Yes."

Cao Fengqi nodded.

Cao Jiancheng nodded slightly, not showing much surprise.

The main thing is that two days ago he learned from his older brother that his son had now become an honorary major general of the Great Xia.

He was shocked and excited for a long time at that moment.

They were all preparing to go to pay respects to their ancestors with their siblings.

Seeing the higher-ups from the Spark Guild arrive, they naturally calmed down considerably.

"The Land of Dawn he spoke of?"

Cao Jiancheng looked at him with some curiosity.

Cao Fengqi shook his head. He didn't know much about this so-called Land of Dawn, but he wasn't too worried.

Worrying is useless; just live your life as usual.

"That being said, we still need to improve our strength as soon as possible."

Back in his room, Cao Fengqi looked at the 280 level 6 souls in his hand with shining eyes, and immediately took out a level 6 futon to begin absorbing them.

As the ciphertext enveloped and filled the entire Emberfire Core, all the Emberfire shrank and merged into the patterns.

This wasn't the first time he had broken through to the Third Sequence; the scene of the Mystic Artificer stepping into the Smelter was similar to that of the Beast Shepherd Sequence.

In his perception, a dazzling, Transcendent Emberfire emanated from the cipher, forming the shape of a forging hammer.

[The old core gathers its breath, the craftsman's way is sealed.]

[The abyss burns to ashes, casting brilliance from calamity.]

[Secret Craftsmanship, Forging!]

A wealth of knowledge about the Smelter flooded into Cao Fengqi's mind.

"Spirit Forging, Master Craftsman, Smelting, Weapon Master..."

"The core of Spirit Forger is to infuse the material with soul energy to enhance its properties; Mystic Artificer excels in precise and pure manual skills; and Smelter liquefies the material, using more profound shaping and combination techniques to activate its unique properties."

"As for the Fourth Sequence, all kinds of weapons can be forged at will, with master craftsmen adding their finishing touches, giving life to the Weapon Master Sequence!"

Cao Fengqi absorbed all the knowledge, his eyes sparkling.