mtl008 Chapter 669: Are there still experts?
Chapter 669: Are there still experts?
Chapter 669: Are there still experts?
The forging competition has begun.
These types of competitions use the same materials and produce the same finished products; the only difference is the quality of the finished products.
This is a fairly reasonable and simple enough way to make a judgment.
"Please, this is the celestial meteorite iron from my Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox clan's collection. It is the best material my clan can offer."
Mu Qing waved his hand, and two fox clan elders stepped forward carrying trays. Each tray had a fist-sized stone on it, which was dark red and covered with fine patterns. Even in broad daylight, it emitted a silvery starlight.
Meteorite iron, a rare find in the universe, is extremely valuable.
Because it contains the power of stars, once it is forged into a weapon or magical artifact, the power hidden within the meteorite iron can be fully activated!
of course.
To forge this material, one must possess sufficiently powerful forging techniques.
However, everything has different material grades, and these two pieces of celestial meteorite iron are clearly not the best grade.
Even so, this thing is already incredibly precious!
"It really is meteorite iron!"
A knowledgeable blacksmith exclaimed in surprise.
"Its color is dark red, there's no mistake, it seems to be a low-grade celestial meteorite iron. This piece of meteorite iron is basically equivalent to a Xuanxian-level magic weapon."
"I've heard that the highest grade of Celestial Meteorite Iron has a completely black surface, seemingly mottled with impurities, but in reality, the stellar power inside has condensed into crystals, and its hardness is terrifyingly high. To forge that kind of material, one would need at least the strength of a Celestial Emperor!" "How do you know?"
"The ancient books say..."
The audience below buzzed with discussion. Seeing that the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox Clan had even brought out such a treasure, everyone was even more excited for the competition.
Can these two young blacksmiths forge amazing magical weapons?
"Wow, I didn't expect that this thing could actually be taken out."
Mu Qingyu clicked her tongue in amazement.
"Is that kind of ore very valuable?" Gu Heng raised an eyebrow.
In his opinion, the two dark red iron ores seemed shiny, but the material felt inferior and not pure enough, even inferior to the "highest grade star iron" sold in his system shop. Although the materials sold by the system also had many impurities, their hardness was really good.
The sword he forged for Qin Yiyao was made from this material, and it took quite a bit of effort. But Gu Heng didn't intend to offer any opinions. Perhaps that dark red iron ore, which didn't look very good, was something only immortals knew how to use. He wasn't an immortal, so he couldn't make his own judgment.
"Yes, it's said to be meteorite iron that fell from outer space, which is extremely rare."
Mu Qingyu didn't know much about this either.
But as the most beloved little princess of the fox clan, she had seen everything in the clan's treasure trove, and the elders were willing to patiently explain everything to her. She had naturally seen these two pieces of meteorite iron before, but as a girl, she had no interest in them whatsoever.
It's not even as good as two pieces of candy.
"Oh……"
Gu Heng thought to himself that things from outer space didn't all seem very powerful; perhaps he was just ignorant. He decided to keep watching.
"In that case, let's get started."
The two elders placed the celestial meteorite iron on the forging platform and then withdrew, leaving only Mu Qing and Zhuge Qian on the platform. Mu Qing's eyes were solemn as he formed hand seals, his Dao power surging. Soon, the furnace temperature was adjusted to the highest level, and the materials began to be smelted. At the same time, he began to circulate his spiritual power to drive the fire.
"Hurrah!"
The sound of flames burning filled the air as the meteorite iron inside the furnace gradually glowed red!
The forging processes on both sides were carried out in an orderly manner.
The mere act of heating the meteorite iron until it glowed red-hot caused the two performers on stage to break out in a cold sweat, making it clear to anyone that this first step alone required considerable skill and expertise.
It took almost an hour.
"Bang, bang!"
Hammer after hammer blow struck the red-hot meteorite block. Both Mu Qing and Zhuge Qian were putting in their best effort, and each blow produced a violent vibration, making the audience below the stage tense.
A powerful Daoist aura began to permeate the stage, and the stellar power within the meteorite iron seemed to be stirred, refracting silver starlight. The entire arena was rendered dreamlike, as if it were not being forged, but rather a fierce and evenly matched duel taking place!
"This collision of Daoist principles is truly magnificent!"
"Unexpectedly, Mu Qing of the Fox Clan has not yet fallen into a disadvantageous position and is showing signs of becoming an equal opponent..."
Gu Heng crossed his legs and ate sunflower seeds.
Hearing the exclamations and endless praises around him, he was a little confused.
There seemed to be some cool lighting effects on stage, but he didn't quite understand what was going on; it didn't seem particularly special.
The forging skills of these two seem to be lacking. Zhuge Qian seems to have made no progress as before, but his opponent is even worse.
In his view, the outcome of the competition was already decided.
Zhuge Qian is destined to win.
"Keep it up, don't waste the clan's treasure..."
Mu Qingyu was cheering for Mu Qing. Although she couldn't understand forging at all, the Daoist energy emanating from the clash on the stage was real; it was a genuine "battle"!
Although she wasn't very familiar with Mu Qing, she didn't want him to lose.
Unfortunately, the little fox girl will be disappointed this time.
"Miss Qingyu, your cousin has already lost."
Gu Heng couldn't bear to see Mu Qingyu looking so pitiful and disappointed later, so he chose to tell her his thoughts in advance.
"Ah! Is he not as good as Zhuge Qian?"
She immediately looked dejected.
Gu Heng had said that he had some knowledge of forging, but Mu Qingyu now knew that the so-called "some knowledge" was a humble way of putting it. Brother Gu also described his alchemy skills in the same way, so his forging skills were definitely better than those two on the stage!
Even Brother Gu said so...
Mu Qingyu pouted and stopped wagging her tail.
I really want to pet her and keep swaying! Gu Heng almost couldn't resist the inappropriate thought in his mind.
……
The forging continued late into the night, reaching its final stage.
Finally, with the roar of the two forging furnaces, the weapons forged by Mu Qing and Zhuge Qian came out of the furnace at the same time. Both weapons were short swords, as thin as cicada wings, with blades that gleamed with a cold light and faintly revealed a pale silver color!
Mu Qing and Zhuge Qian both smiled.
They exchanged a glance, both seeing the competitive urge in each other's eyes.
Their gazes fell on the short swords forged by the other. Zhuge Qian's expression remained calm, while Mu Qing's eyes had changed.
He still lost.
The weapons had been forged, and as the furnace fire gradually died down, two elders immediately came forward, took the two short swords, and handed them to the Nine-Tailed Immortal Venerable Mu Miaoying. "...Heh, Immortal Venerable Fang Chen has indeed taken on a good disciple."
Mu Miaoying rested her chin on her hand, not holding back her praise for Zhuge Qian's talent.
"Don't dare to take it seriously."
Zhuge Qian cupped his hands in reply, his expression remaining calm and composed.
Mu Miaoying sighed, "Mu Qing, your forging skills are not bad, but you still need to work harder."
These words were undoubtedly a blow to Mu Qing. His face stiffened slightly, and he managed a weak smile, but a loss was a loss, and he was simply outmatched.
"Young Master Mu Qing is too kind."
Zhuge Qian bowed slightly, his tone neither humble nor arrogant, which impressed everyone.
"It seems that you are undoubtedly the number one blacksmith in the Xuan Tian Realm."
Mu Qing said self-deprecatingly. Everyone knows that Zhuge Qian comes from the Xuan Tian Realm. In that place where one cannot ascend to immortality, Zhuge Qian's strength and forging skills make it a certainty that he will dominate the Xuan Tian Realm.
Unexpectedly, Zhuge Qian simply shook his head, refuting Mu Qing's statement.
"Young Master Mu Qing, you are mistaken. In the Xuan Tian Realm, there is a forging master who is even more outstanding and powerful than me, and even... more powerful than my master, Immortal Venerable Fang Chen!"
This statement came out.
The room fell silent.