328: Chapter 328 Dragon Emperor Crimson Gold Spear

Five days later.

Shen Xingchen headed to the blacksmith shop in the center of Yumo City.

Having discussed it with the bearded uncle, today was the day to forge weapons.

The materials Shen Xingchen originally planned to use for refining came from a gift from Leicha Gang, which included some divine iron, but the grade was slightly lacking.

Now, with the spear left behind by the Qin Emperor as material, there was even more certainty in forging a Brilliant-grade weapon.

Walking into the blacksmith shop,

Shen Xingchen saw the bearded uncle lying comfortably on a rocking chair, looking very content.

He walked to the side of the bearded uncle, just blocking out his sunlight.

With his sunlight blocked, the bearded uncle reluctantly opened his eyes: "What's up? Something the matter?"

Shen Xingchen was somewhat speechless: "It's only been how long, and you don't remember me already? I want to forge a weapon. Where is Master Wang?"

The bearded uncle slapped his forehead: "Look at my memory. I'll go call him from the back courtyard right away."

With that, the bearded uncle leisurely stood up, stepped over the threshold, and walked toward a deeper room inside the blacksmith shop.

Before long.

The bearded uncle walked out: "Who's looking for me?"

Shen Xingchen was filled with confusion: "？？？"

The bearded uncle said: "Is there a problem? I am Master Wang, the only Heaven-grade master blacksmith in Yumo City."

Shen Xingchen asked in puzzlement: "Come on, brother, you just put on a disguise from inside the house and thought I wouldn't recognize you?"

In fact, what the bearded uncle put on wasn't a disguise, but rather specialized protective gear for blacksmithing. He couldn't even be bothered to put up a front, and the eye gunk in the corners of his eyes hadn't even changed...

The bearded uncle chuckled: "Hehe, believe it or not, I am Master Wang. The one who will forge the weapon for you later is me."

Shen Xingchen took a deep breath: "Since you've been here all along, why did you say an appointment was required when I looked for you last time!?"

Master Wang laughed: "If I didn't do that, how could I make it seem like I'm very busy?"

Shen Xingchen was simply speechless: "So you are busy?"

Master Wang's smile became even more brilliant: "Ever since I switched to an appointment system, I haven't been busy at all!"

Shen Xingchen's face was covered in dark lines.

Although he hadn't suffered any real loss, why did he suddenly want to beat him up?

Calm down, calm down!

There was only one Heaven-grade master blacksmith; if he were crippled or ruined, no one would be around to help forge weapons.

Shen Xingchen took out the golden spear overflowing with the Qin Emperor's aura from the gilded bracelet, and then successively took out some divine iron: "Here is the longhuang red gold spear as the main material, plus some glacial iron, heavenly fire stone..."

"Longhuang Red Gold!?" Master Wang's eyes suddenly widened.

He hurriedly took the golden spear, examined it carefully, and then exclaimed in endless admiration, "This aura, this toughness, there's no mistake. Legend has it that the Qin Emperor's exclusive weapon was forged from Longhuang Red Gold. I didn't expect such a thing to truly exist in this world."

Shen Xingchen was curious: "You've never seen it before?"

Master Wang curled his lips: "You make it sound like this thing is common. Given the rarity of Longhuang Red Gold, never having seen it is the norm, alright."

Shen Xingchen didn't dwell too much on this topic and urged: "Hurry up and start."

Master Wang signaled Shen Xingchen with his eyes: "Follow me to the inner courtyard."

After following him into the inner courtyard, Shen Xingchen saw a huge furnace.

The appearance of the furnace was no different from ordinary blacksmith shops, except that the color of the flames was extremely special—it was blue, indicating that the flame's temperature was extremely high.

Master Wang walked to the edge of the furnace.

At this moment, his original playful expression vanished, replaced by extreme focus and seriousness, much like a cultivator entering deep meditation.

Master Wang said: "Later, I will forge the divine iron. Wait for my command. When I shout 'drop blood', you must drip your blood onto the surface of the divine iron I've forged within ten seconds. Understood?"

Shen Xingchen nodded: "Mhm, got it."

Master Wang tossed the golden spear into the furnace, and the flames inside the furnace became even more violent.

Only then did Shen Xingchen realize that those flames weren't just simply high in temperature; they would grow restless upon encountering divine iron, as if they had been born specifically to smelt divine iron.

Indeed, specialization is key.

About half an hour later, the golden spear had been burned to a glowing red.

Master Wang used iron tongs to take out the golden spear, swung the giant hammer in his hand, and began to pound it.

Clang.

Clang.

Clang!

The ringing clash of metal resounded—this was the step that tested a blacksmith's ability the most.

Hammering out the impurities within the divine iron to turn it into a true piece of Longhuang Red Gold, pure without a shred of impurity.

Soon, the golden spear turned into a square block of Longhuang Red Gold.

Sweat dripped from Master Wang's forehead as he shouted loudly: "Drop blood!"

Shen Xingchen quickly stepped forward, unhesitatingly slitting his palm with a dagger. Crimson blood trickled along his palm lines and dripped onto the glowing red Longhuang Red Gold.

The Longhuang Red Gold actually trembled slightly, and Shen Xingchen's blood seemed to be absorbed, vanishing from the surface.

At this moment.

The Longhuang Red Gold suddenly burst with a dazzling golden radiance.

Master Wang was somewhat startled: "This... it hasn't even been shaped yet, and the divine iron has already reached the Brilliant grade just upon recognizing its master?"

Although Shen Xingchen had never studied forging, he could tell from Master Wang's expression that this spear was definitely extraordinary.

Brilliant grade!

Even upon reaching the King realm, wielding a Brilliant-grade divine weapon could still substantially increase one's combat power.

The next process was shaping.

For Shen Xingchen, it was extremely boring and he could only wait idly, but for Master Wang, it was exceptionally arduous, as if missing any single detail would disgrace this piece of divine iron.

Clang.

Clang.

Clank!

Another half an hour later, the Longhuang Red Gold once again took the embryonic shape of a spear.

Master Wang let out a loud laugh, swinging his hammer and sending sparks flying: "This will be the most successful weapon I've ever made in my life—the ultimate pinnacle among Brilliant-grade weapons!"

With a resounding boom.

The Longhuang Red Gold burst with dazzling light, and the spear took form!

The moment it took form, Shen Xingchen clearly sensed that all the weapons inside the blacksmith shop vibrated and hummed along with it.

Master Wang looked at the newly formed spear and smiled: "The main material is Longhuang Red Gold, and I used glacial iron to forge some formations as enhancements. It's even more top-tier than when you first brought it over!"

Shen Xingchen took the spear in one hand and waved it casually a few times.

This casual swing actually made it feel as though the space at the tip of the spear was warped by a fraction.

Shen Xingchen praised: "Good spear!"

A good weapon picks its master. Right now, Shen Xingchen had a vague feeling that even under his full mobilization, he might not be able to unleash the spear's full power.

To truly match this spear, he would at least have to wait until he reached the peak of the Xiang Realm.

Master Wang looked at the longhuang red gold spear as if looking at his own child: "Such a spear—only in the hands of the Young Marshal would it not be disgraced."

Shen Xingchen smiled slightly: "Thanks, Master Wang."

Master Wang laughed nonchalantly: "We're just rough folk. I only hope the Young Marshal uses this spear to kill more demons and return peace to our human race."

Shen Xingchen said solemnly: "I will!"