Free Web NovelThe morning's events concluded as scheduled, and from the expressions of the audience, judges, and other contestants, it was clear that the morning's competition had left them deeply shaken.
"His... it's too big, isn't it?"
"As expected of God Hammer Little Overlord, to possess such a terrifying Physical Body!"
"Ying, no wonder they all say he brings good fortune to his wife..."
"Something's not right. No matter how good his talent, is he really seventeen? Can a seventeen-year-old train to be like this?"
"Exactly! And after his match, how did he turn back into a skinny dog? I suspect he used banned substances!"
"But the organizers have already checked, and found no signs of him using divine power powder."
At the Casting Assembly site, a buzzing discussion rose and fell.
Not only the judges' panel, but the entire venue was abuzz with discussion, after all, the jiangshan sheji map had already covered the entire Dijin with its display.
It was even playing on repeat.
So, after another advertisement, the host interviewed the judges.
"Your Highness, what are your thoughts?"
"In my opinion, that is not his own strength, nor is it the strength of the Guan Shen Realm; he is merely borrowing external power."
Jiang Yu squinted, looking at the image in the sky. freēwēbηovel.c૦m
He was wondering, could Li Mo use this power long-term?
This Physical Body alone was already no weaker than a True Dragon Body!
However... although a True Dragon Body has a terrifying Physical Body, it doesn't mean it's only about strong physique; there are many other divine peculiarities.
He held the Qianlong Ranking Top not just by his Physical Body, and it was already rare for Li Mo to be slightly stronger than him in one aspect.
Unfortunately, this person dared to bring Jiang Chulong back... "In my opinion, God Hammer Little Overlord might have practiced a special Martial Arts, rather than borrowing external power."
What Jiang Yu didn't expect was that Du Wufeng, who had agreed to forge weapons for him, contradicted him:
"Many individuals with extremely powerful Physical Bodies appear very thin and weak. Why?"
"Because powerful strength is constantly applied to them, every action burns essence and Qi, enduring immense burden, so when not in use, they will contract their entire Qi and blood."
"For example... this old man!"
Rumble—
Thunder rumbled, it was the Qi and blood from Du Wufeng's body, surging like a river, like the scorching sun across the sky.
A plume of smoke also rose from his body, and the overbearing oppressive feeling was like a towering divine mountain.
An ❀ Nоvеlігht ❀ (Don’t copy, read here) ordinary old man, in an instant, seemed to have broken free from the shackles of his Physical Body, two heads taller than a normal person, and the oppressive feeling from his Physical Body was much stronger than what Li Mo had brought earlier.
Du Wufeng, sixth-stage Law Body Peak.
What he comprehended was the Dao of power.
The arena immediately fell silent.
Because although Divine Craftsman Du's aura was much stronger, its nature seemed not far off from the scene replayed in the jiangshan sheji map.
But... how could someone comprehend the Great Dao while in the Guan Shen Realm?
However, since Du Wufeng said it was fine, the others naturally wouldn't say anything more, and the questioning voices gradually disappeared.
"We are about to announce the results of the preliminary round."
"This time, we have selected a total of one hundred craftsmen to enter the second round of forging and casting."
...Meanwhile.
At the craftsmen's resting place.
"Xiao Li, what kind of stuff did you use?"
Lu Zhuang, who had returned to his skinny physique, asked cautiously in a low voice.
"Don't talk nonsense, what stuff?"
Xiao Li, who had also returned to his normal physique, had the expression of an upright gentleman:
"Everything I've achieved today is thanks to hard work and effort."
"Hehe... we're all on the same side, so don't be coy. You can hide it from others, but can you hide it from your own people? You finally got first place, so help me out, Senior."
"I have a niece, quite pretty. As long as you give me a leg up, I'll let you bring good fortune to her."
Lu Zhuang pleaded repeatedly, his tone ambiguous and sincere.
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Li Mo just thought that agreeing immediately to such a thing would seem too fake.
He didn't expect Lu Zhuang to be so eager. frёewebnoѵēl.com
"I can give you a connection, but after the Casting Assembly, you have to take me to a place."
"Where did you get this heavenly venerable brand instant noodles with added ingredients?"
That's right, Li Mo planned to follow the clues.
divine power powder had already moved beyond the category of banned substances, to a degree he could no longer ignore.
This might yield a considerable investment, but he wasn't actually thinking in that direction at the moment.
Xiao Li had said it before.
He and gambling and drugs were irreconcilable enemies!
Lu Zhuang hesitated for a moment, but for the connection Li Mo mentioned, he still agreed.
Another half an hour passed, and the first stage of the Casting Assembly concluded. Xiao Li, with a bit of controversy, defeated a host of Grandmasters and even Casting Grandmasters, taking the top spot.
Li Mo went to the Sword Tomb to pick up Ice Cube and Princess Xiao Jiang, preparing for the second round of the competition after qualifying.
Before the actual casting began.
Du Wufeng, as a judge, ignited the Sword Furnace with the Fallen Star Flame, and at the same time, picked up his forging hammer, intending to forge his first weapon since coming out of seclusion, under the gaze of all the people of Dijin.
To set an example for all the craftsmen.
At the same time, this sword would also accompany Jiang Yu in his campaigns at the Qianlong Assembly.
"Divine Craftsman Du once forged the Celestial Human Divine Sword for Senior Shi Sujun, which still hangs in Celestial Human City, symbolizing supreme glory."
"After years of seclusion, he will surely surpass himself this time, won't he?"
"Your Highness, with a Sword Bone and the painstaking work of a Divine Craftsman, it's truly like adding wings to a tiger."
"Divine Craftsman Du is selecting Materials!"
Standing below the stage, Li Mo also looked up at the jiangshan sheji map.
And Du Wufeng glanced at him, Li Mo heard the old man's voice in his ear:
"Kid, although I appreciate you, I won't ruin my own reputation."
"Watch closely, how a Divine Craftsman forges a weapon!"
A living Divine Craftsman.
His status in the Tianshan Sword Manor was higher than that of the heads of the various halls, second only to the Manor Lord.
Clang!
The forging hammer was like a dazzling, scorching sun.
Li Mo found it dazzling, but still persisted in staring at it.
The steel instantly burst into a shower of sparks, as if it wasn't metal, but had turned into a sponge through resonance with the forging hammer.
With one hammer strike, the 'Impurities' inside were squeezed out like water.
This could still be considered experience gained through countless refinements, but what was impressive was that this technique and experience alone were two points stronger than when Li Mo used Divine Treasure Hundred Refinements.
"Divine Weapons have spirits; tools are not dead objects. Forging weapons is refining the heart."
"This is why some famous artifacts are just famous artifacts, while the famous artifacts I cast can become Divine Weapons!"
Buzz—
Hammer after hammer fell.
As if striking Li Mo's heart.
He did not use Martial Arts Comprehension.
Flames and steel, hammer and weapon, slowly flowed in his heart... hammer after hammer, turning over and over in his mind, every detail clear.
He didn't know how long passed.
Li Mo suddenly felt his palm cool.
Ying Bing held his hand and whispered, "Divine Craftsman Du has finished casting the sword."
Li Mo came back to his senses and looked up.
A long sword, held by a piece of cloth, radiating the residual heat of the Sword Furnace, had already been sent to the judges' panel.
And landed in Jiang Yu's palm.
Jiang Yu narrowed his eyes, the autumn-water-like blade reflecting his double pupils.
He suddenly inverted the sword, pointing it towards the stage below.
The sound of the sword's cry was like a Dragon's roar.
