Ji Juechen's Sword

Knock, knock, knock. Someone knocked on the door.

Qin Fang opened it, only to find Mingde Hall Master Jing Hongchen standing outside with more than thirty people, all at least Seventh Level Soul Engineers. They stood respectfully outside the door like disciples, notebooks in hand.

Jing Hongchen smiled. "Brother Qin Fang, would it be possible for us to sit in on the lesson? Your method of forging god-level materials is simply fascinating."

Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen were filled with shock. Their grandfather was calling Qin Fang his little brother—did that not make them a generation younger for no reason at all? Did they have to call Qin Fang Uncle?

Every member of Class One straightened up, staring ahead without letting their eyes wander, their hearts tense. These people could all become their future instructors, so they had to leave a good impression.

Qin Fang said helplessly, "Mirror Hall Master, there are no seats left."

Jing Hongchen immediately said, "That is fine. We can stand and listen. Brother Qin Fang, do not worry about that. Please begin."

Qin Fang arranged for Jing Hongchen and the others to stand at the back of the classroom before walking over to Ji Juechen. He took the Fire Poker—no, his beloved sword—from his hand and displayed it. "I will explain this simply. Everything in this world possesses life. Even a stone or a piece of metal is no exception; it is merely a matter of how strong or weak that life force is."

"For example, Ji Juechen's Fire Poker. Do you not feel that it is becoming more and more like a sword? Why? Because Ji Juechen spends every day with this Heavenly Meteorite, sensing its temperature, its emotions, and its thoughts."

"And this sword is, in turn, sensing Ji Juechen's emotions. The two have formed a certain fusion, gradually forcing out the impurities within the sword and giving it the possibility of evolving toward a god-level metal."

"This is also one method of tempering god-level metal. However, it is far too inefficient. It may take thirty years, fifty years, or even a hundred years before Ji Juechen's Fire Poker can truly become a real sword—a sword with life."

At those words, Ji Juechen rose to his feet and said excitedly, "Instructor Qin is right. I can truly feel this sword breathing. I can feel its life."

At that moment, Ji Juechen truly felt that Qin Fang was a Grandmaster.

Qin Fang calmed the excited Ji Juechen, then looked toward the other students and Jing Hongchen's group. "Sensing life and sensing breath are the most basic prerequisites for forging god-level metals. Because of the uniqueness of my Martial Soul, I can sense the life of metal. I cannot teach you that. We must continually ponder, explore, and organize our understanding ourselves."

"Now, I will give a demonstration. Ji Juechen, are you willing to let me use your sword for it? Do not worry. The entire process will not cause your sword any damage. It may even benefit it."

However, before Ji Juechen could agree, his sword automatically flashed with black light, as though it had blinked, eagerly agreeing at once.

This scene left Jing Hongchen, the other Soul Engineers, and the students stunned and bewildered. Could metal truly possess life? Ji Juechen also sensed the joyful thought within the sword and smiled. "It agrees."

Qin Fang specially requested a Soul Tool laboratory. Looking at the Class One students and Jing Hongchen's group, he said, "In a moment, you may be able to sense it more directly. Remember this feeling."

A Cyan-Gold Vertical Eye suddenly opened on Qin Fang's forehead, revealing Dual-Colored Double Pupils and drawing another wave of gasps from the students and Soul Engineers present.

"Is that... an External Soul Bone? And an even rarer eye-type External Soul Bone?"

"Instructor Qin is truly enough to make people despair."

"He is the real genius."

The students could not help feeling ashamed of their own inadequacy. The Soul Engineers, on the other hand, grew excited. Sun Moon Royal Empire Academy had gained an extraordinary genius.

The Cyan Pupils shone, covering his entire eyes and bringing Qin Fang into a state of Life Perception.

With a hum, flames surged up, their temperature terrifyingly high, like an enraged Flame Monarch.

Qin Fang looked at Ji Juechen's sword. A hazy thought formed a peculiar phantom, somewhat resembling Ji Juechen. Yet at this moment, it was close to Qin Fang. This aura so close to life made it feel incomparably comfortable.

Qin Fang gently stroked the sword, his Spiritual Power merging into it as though communicating with it, sensing the sword's pores, impurities, and breathing.

Jing Hongchen kept taking notes. This step should have been due to the uniqueness of Qin Fang's Martial Soul.

With a hum, the sword let out a pained wail beneath the scorching flames. But as Qin Fang's Dragon Phoenix First Hammer fell, the first thread of Life Aura entered it.

The sword immediately emitted cyan and silver light, while a thought of "comfort" that every student present could sense burst forth.

The students, Jing Hongchen, and the other Soul Engineers were completely dumbfounded. This metal truly had life.

In their eyes, the metal changed. It was no longer an inanimate object, but a living being that actively allowed Qin Fang to temper the impurities in its body, exposing even its deepest impurities.

However, Qin Fang's forging came to an abrupt halt. The second hammer never fell.

Deep realization had already appeared in the eyes of these students and Soul Engineers. It was better not to interrupt them. Besides, Qin Fang still had classes for five more classes to teach, and he still needed Ji Juechen's sword as a demonstration.

When the lesson ended, Jing Hongchen and the others finally came back to their senses. Jing Hongchen smiled. "Brother Qin Fang, you have truly pushed open the door to a new world for our entire Soul Engineering field. However, I did not think things through regarding this Soul Engineering Material Science course. It should be paused for the time being."

Jing Hongchen had also sensed the loss of life force within Qin Fang. It was irreversible. If Qin Fang were to die halfway through forging god-level materials, that would be like picking up sesame seeds while losing a watermelon.

Qin Fang smiled and nodded. "Thank you, Mirror Hall Master."

Xuan Ziwen stayed behind alone. His gaze was pure as he looked at Qin Fang, as though he had forgotten the grievances between them. He said seriously, "Qin Fang, I have an immature idea concerning god-level metals. If there is an opportunity, let us discuss it together."

Qin Fang smiled and shook Xuan Ziwen's hand. "All right."

The Soul Engineers left one after another. Under Jing Hongchen's lead, they held a seminar on Metal Life, discussing how to communicate with the life thoughts of metal.

When Ji Juechen took back his sword, he finally realized that Qin Fang's explanation and demonstration had been an enormous opportunity for both him and his sword.

The thought within the sword had become more agile, and its fusion with him had become smoother and more natural. Ji Juechen no longer needed to deliberately merge with it to easily enter the state of Harmony of Sword and Man.

The sword could even guide Ji Juechen in using Soul Power to help it wash away the impurities within itself.

Perhaps, given enough time, Ji Juechen truly could nurture a genuine divine sword.

The Class One students also returned to the classroom and began their lessons. Qin Fang unusually sat in his own seat and listened attentively.

Only then did the students suddenly realize that Qin Fang was still a student, just like them. Yet judging from his actions, how did he look anything like one?

Sun Moon Royal Empire Academy's schedule was packed.

The mornings were for Soul Master courses, with detailed explanations of Soul Master types, Martial Soul types, and how to respond to different situations. The afternoons were for Soul Engineer courses, with detailed instruction on things such as Second-Level Soul Engineer core patterns.

Throughout the entire first year, aside from exceptionally outstanding students with extremely high Talent, who would be selected by Level 7 and Level 8 Soul Engineers, classes were generally taught in large groups.

The first year also counted as an assessment period. Once they entered the second year, they would be assigned their respective Soul Engineering instructors.

As for the evenings, the academy left that as free time for the students. They could reinforce their Second-Level Soul Tool Patterns or meditate and cultivate.

Thank you to all the handsome young men and beautiful young ladies for reading. Love you all forever.

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