At the mention of what the King of Mirage Sea wanted Wu Dengfeng to forge, the thick-browed blacksmith immediately heaved a sigh of relief. He scanned his surroundings. His disciples had clearly broken his heart. From the looks of it, Han Lang was the only one who was still on his side, even though the two of them had only just met.
After some thought, Wu Dengfeng decided to tell Han Lang the truth.
"What the King of Mirage Sea wants is a scepter," Wu Dengfeng whispered.
"Scepter?" Han Lang was taken aback.
Wu Dengfeng nodded lightly. "To be precise, it's a scepter-like weapon that strengthens one's mental strength. The King of Mirage Sea obtained a magical black crystal from somewhere. The crystal is shaped like a human brain and possesses very complicated dark powers.
"The King of Mirage Sea discovered that once he fused with this magical crystal, he would produce a powerful energy field that greatly enhanced his illusions.
"This discovery made the King of Mirage Sea ecstatic, but it also brought with it problems. Although this black crystal has a powerful energy field, it's not easy to control. If it's used excessively, it will cause problems at the mental level for the King of Mirage Sea. He will become berserk and might even kill his subordinates.
"Therefore, the King of Mirage Sea found me. Because my grandfather is a Heavenly Blacksmith, Wu Daozi, our family has a Soul Forging Art that can make a weapon seem like it has a life of its own and fuse with the user's soul. This way, he can really become one with the black crystal and have several times or even more than ten times his original combat strength."
Han Lang was puzzled. "Since you have the Soul Forging Art, why didn't you forge the scepter for the King of Mirage Sea?"
Wu Dengfeng smiled bitterly. "At the end of the day, I'm also a descendant of a blacksmith family. Although I can't compare to my ancestors, I can't lose my family's reputation.
"I studied the essence of the black crystal and discovered that it contains a type of darkness-elemental energy. Since the King of Mirage Sea is so greedy, once I use the Soul Forging Art to fuse him with the crystal, it'll be equivalent to creating a terrifying monster.
"The King of Mirage Sea thinks he can control the black crystal, but he overestimates himself. The crystal is more likely to control him. According to the darkness-elemental attribute of the crystal, I can guarantee that once the King of Mirage Sea obtains the scepter, he'll go crazy and start a frenzied massacre. Not only will I not survive, even the nearby Magi will be annihilated."
Han Lang finally understood why Wu Dengfeng wasn't willing to use his ancestral forging technique because he didn't want to create a crazy monster.
For an expert at King Mirage Sea's level, once he went crazy and lost control, the outcome would be terrifying.
After some thought, Han Lang said with a bitter smile, "But from the looks of it, regardless of whether you forge the scepter for King Mirage Sea, he won't let you live. It's the same for your disciples and grand-disciples."
"There's nothing I can do about it. Who asked me to be greedy? There's always a price to pay for being greedy. Despite knowing that a fellow like King Mirage Sea cannot be trusted, I still decided to cooperate with him. That's the greatest tragedy," said Wu Dengfeng in a self-deprecating manner.
Han Lang lowered his voice and said, "Actually, I have an idea."
Wu Dengfeng's eyes lit up and he asked, "What idea?"
Han Lang said, "Rather than being trapped here and waiting for death, why don't we fight to the death?"
"I think there are two things we can do. One is the scepter. Doesn't King Mirage Sea want a Soul Forging scepter? Just give him one, but you have to control the scepter's functions. You can't make King Mirage Sea stronger, but make him weaker."
"Then, you have to trust me. As long as I find an opportunity, I can kill him."
Wu Dengfeng was taken aback. Han Lang's suggestion seemed to be feasible. If King Mirage Sea wanted a scepter, then he would give him one. However, the scepter wouldn't increase King Mirage Sea's combat strength. Instead, it would destroy him.
As for Han Lang, he couldn't understand Han Lang anymore. Perhaps this young man could really protect him at the critical moment.
Wu Dengfeng surveyed his surroundings. Everyone had deserted him, and it was extremely miserable. Wu Dengfeng only had Han Lang as his last hope.
At that moment, Han Lang said indifferently, "As long as I don't die, you won't die. Let's work together! After all, there's nothing more torturous than waiting for death. "
Wu Dengfeng was taken aback when he heard that. He nodded silently and gritted his teeth.
.....
Another hour passed quickly, and the Witch Warriors once again appeared in the prison cell. This time, they locked onto Han Lang, who had suppressed Wu Dengfeng's disciples and grand-disciples, causing the internal strife to not happen, causing the Witch Warriors to be extremely dissatisfied.
"Wait!" Wu Dengfeng suddenly stood up and said, "I've decided to agree to your request and immediately forge what King Mirage Sea needs. However, I have a condition."
"What condition?" The Witch Warrior with colorful feathers on his head asked with a sneer. He could sense Wu Dengfeng's fear. The two skinned corpses were starting to take effect.
Wu Dengfeng pointed at Han Lang and said, "I don't trust anyone else. I want Han Lang to be my assistant and protect me. Wherever I go, Han Lang will also go. If you don't agree, then don't mention this matter again."
The Witch Warrior thought about it and replied, "I'll tell Lord Nan Duo about this and let him decide."
After saying that, the Sorcerer Warriors left the prison. Wu Dengfeng's disciples and grand disciples all heaved a sigh of relief. As for why Wu Defeng wanted to bring Han Lang along, they felt that it was very normal. Because just now, when everyone else had betrayed him, only Han Lang had stood out to protect him.
Even Nan Duo had a similar view. He felt that Wu Dengfeng was extremely afraid. As for Han Lang, he had displayed decent basic skills. However, this was the Witch Race's holy land. What use was there for a human with decent basic skills? Nan Duo did not feel that Han Lang would be a threat.
Since Wu Dengfeng needed Han Lang by his side to work in peace, then so be it.
Soon, the warrior with colorful feathers on his head returned to the cell and said to Wu Dengfeng and Han Lang, "Lord Nan Duo has agreed to your request. I'll give you three days to create what our king needs. Otherwise, humph!"
Han Lang and Wu Dengfeng did not say anything and followed the Witch Warrior out. Before leaving, Wu Dengfeng looked back at his disciples and let out a long sigh. He whispered, "This is all I can do. Take care."
Han Lang nodded slightly. No matter what, Wu Dengfeng still had a bottom line. He knew that if he created the scepter, it would make King Mirage Sea a scourge of the Milky Way, so he insisted on refusing. Wu Dengfeng was also not bad to his disciples. Although they had betrayed him, Wu Dengfeng still had some feelings for them.
Unfortunately, Wu Dengfeng's disciples did not know that Han Lang and Wu Dengfeng were not creating a scepter for King Mirage Sea, but a Death Scepter for him.
"Hold this for me. I'm afraid that something might happen." Wu Dengfeng silently took off the inconspicuous, exquisite ring on his pinky and handed it to Han Lang.
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