"Miracle, this is truly a miracle!"
Guild Leader Zhong muttered with a dazed look on his face.
A cultivation technique and three pills were able to forcefully reverse the attribute of one's zhenqi and achieve a breakthrough. This could no longer be considered as guidance but a miracle!
Even though he was witnessing it with his own eyes, he couldn't help but feel as if he was dreaming.
"Could this be … the true strength of President Zhang?" Pavilion Master Feng was also shocked speechless.
As a master teacher, he had a keen eye of discernment. Naturally, he could tell how valuable the cultivation technique that Zhang Xuan had given Song Zhen was.
To be able to create such a formidable cultivation technique so casually and give it to someone else without any reservations, this was the quality of a true master teacher!
It was no wonder he was able to become the principal of the Hongyuan Master Teacher Academy and win the respect of countless elders and students.
"Thank you, teacher!"
While the duo was still deep in thought, Song Zhen, who had just finished his cultivation, kneeled down before Zhang Xuan with a look of admiration.
At this moment, he had completely trusted the other party's words. Even if the young man before him were to ask him to commit suicide, he wouldn't hesitate at all.
"I am not your teacher, so there's no need to stand on ceremony with me." Zhang Xuan waved his hands casually.
"You have imparted the cultivation technique to me and given me hope to live on … You are the only person I will acknowledge in my life, and that will never change."
Song Zhen kneeled on the floor and kowtowed heavily a few times as an unwavering determination shone in his eyes.
Without the other party, he would have been a corpse by now. Not only so, his family would still be mocked by others!
Not only so, Sun Jin was still able to disguise his fangs so that no one would be able to see through his disguise, deceiving batch after batch of freshmen who dreamed of becoming blacksmiths.
Not only did President Zhang impart the cultivation technique to him, he even changed his life and avenged him. Even if Zhang Xuan didn't take him in as his student, he would still view him as a role model for the rest of his life.
"Forget it. Even though I won't be taking you in as my direct disciple, since fate has brought us together, you shall be my student today."
Seeing the determination in the other party's eyes, Zhang Xuan sighed deeply.
Not only did one have to possess talent, one also had to be tested on one's character and character. Since he had only known the other party for a short period of time, it was impossible for him to accept the other party as his direct disciple.
Master teachers had students all over the world. Just like the members of the Xuanxuan Faction, it wouldn't be a problem for him to take in a few more of them.
"Teacher, thank you for granting me my wish!" Song Zhen kowtowed once more in agitation.
The Weapon Refiners lying on the ground were envious. Even the elders and Chairman Zhong wore the same expression.
President Zhang possessed incredible strength, and his understanding of smithing was unfathomable as well. To be able to become his student, even if it was just in name, he would definitely have a bright future ahead of him.
"Since he's your blacksmithing teacher, I feel bad if I don't help you become a 6-star blacksmith."
Paying no heed to the gazes of the crowd, Zhang Xuan chuckled softly as he flicked his wrist, and a massive cauldron fell to the ground. "This is the Guardian Artifact of the Hongyuan Master Teacher Academy, the Jin Yuan Ding, a Saint low-tier artifact! It just so happens that I'm planning to refine it again … Since you've become my student, you'll be the one to do it. It will be of great help to your smithing. It won't be a problem for you to become a Seven Star Smith in the future! "
"Refine a Saint low-tier artifact? T-this … I am just an apprentice, and I can't even smith a Mortal-tier artifact. I won't be able to take on such a heavy responsibility … "
Song Zhen was astonished.
The other blacksmiths and even Guild Leader Zhong nearly fainted on the spot.
Only Seven Star blacksmiths were qualified to come into contact with Saint artifacts. Tempering a Saint artifact would indeed allow one to advance their smithing skills significantly, be it in terms of mental fortitude or technique.
This was especially so for 6-star pinnacle blacksmiths. With a single epiphany, they might even be able to achieve a breakthrough.
But … for an apprentice who hadn't even forged a Mortal weapon before to do it … Wasn't he afraid that the Guardian Artifact of the Hongyuan Master Teacher Academy would be ruined?
"Master, you can't be serious, right?"
Not just the crowd, Jin Yuan Ding was also trembling uncontrollably. It felt as if it was on the verge of tears. "Actually … Ding Ding feels that its current strength isn't too bad, so it suddenly doesn't feel like raising its cultivation anymore …"
Even though it wanted to raise its cultivation, it needed its master to do it personally …
To have a fellow who has never forged a weapon before do it, what the heck?
Are you trying to find an excuse to kill me because you find me an eyesore …
Ignoring the crowd's shock and Jin Yuan Ding's fear, Zhang Xuan waved his hands grandly and said, "Alright, what are you talking about?"
Even though his current blacksmithing mastery had reached 6-star pinnacle, it wasn't as simple as forging and quenching the Violetgilt Metal. More importantly, he had to fuse the Violetgilt Metal into it … in other words, forge the core of the weapon!
And this was precisely what he lacked the most in.
If he were to make a move before so many formidable blacksmiths, not only would he embarrass himself, there was a good chance that the Golden Origin Cauldron would be smashed to smithereens. In fact, it might even be smashed beyond recognition.
Even though Song Zhen was only an apprentice, he had used the Library of Heaven's Path to take a look at him, and he had a solid foundation in smithing. If he were to be the one to fuse the Violetgilt Metal, he would definitely be the ideal candidate. In fact, he would be even more adept than a 6-star blacksmith.
If he were to succeed, he would gain a deeper understanding of smithing, and it would only be a matter of time before he became a 6-star blacksmith.
By doing so, not only would he be able to resolve the awkwardness of not knowing how to forge the core of the weapon, he would also be able to gain the respect of the crowd. At the same time, he would also be able to temper his student so that he wouldn't lose his reputation …
This could be said to be killing three birds with one stone, so why not?
"Yes …" Seeing that his teacher was infuriated, Song Zhen dared not say anything else. Thus, he could only grit his teeth and walk over.
On the other hand, Jin Yuan Ding was trembling uncontrollably. The arrogance and haughtiness that it had when it crushed a Saint realm expert previously was nowhere to be seen. Its three thick legs seemed as if they would collapse at any moment.
Seeing the expressions on the man and cauldron, Zhang Xuan shook his head. Without bothering to explain any further, he said, "Raising the quality of a Saint artifact is of utmost importance. Later on, I will guide you on how to forge it. You mustn't make any mistakes!"
"Yes!" Song Zhen heaved a sigh of relief.
"Take out the Violetgilt Metal that I had you bring with you. You will need it for the forging this time …"
Without any hesitation, Zhang Xuan began going through the steps of forging Jin Yuan Ding. "First, melt the ore and drive the earth flame with your zhenqi. Thirteen breaths later, place the Jin Yuan Ding into it and fuse with it. Twenty-seven breaths later, take it out and use the Thousand Gold Forging Method to hammer 184 times. Every single hammer strike should use eighty percent of your strength. The requirement is simple. You have to hammer the entire Jin Yuan Ding once, no more, no less …"
Zhang Xuan didn't send a telepathic message but spoke it out loud. His crisp voice fell into the ears of the blacksmiths present, and they stared at one another in shock.
They thought that it wouldn't be too difficult to guide them in forging, but after hearing Zhang Xuan's explanation, they realized that it wasn't just forging but a form of cultivation!
Not only did they have to understand the properties of Jin Yuan Ding, the Violetgilt Metal, and even the earth flame, they also had to have a detailed understanding of Song Zhen's strength and capabilities.
This was no longer a problem of one's eye of discernment; one's mind must be as vast as the ocean!
"Yes!"
After hearing Zhang Xuan's words, Song Zhen knew that his teacher had already divined everything that he could possibly encounter. Heaving a sigh of relief, he quickly memorized the content of Zhang Xuan's words before tossing the Violetgilt Metal into the earth flame.
As long as it was a room in the Blacksmith Guild, there would be a formation connecting it to the earth flame. Driving his strength as a Half-Saint cultivator, the flames burned intensely, and it didn't take long for the Violetgilt Metal to melt. Following which, he placed Jin Yuan Ding into the earth flame …
All of the forging methods were carried out strictly according to Zhang Xuan's instructions.
"Not bad!"
Zhang Xuan nodded in satisfaction.
Just as Zhang Xuan had guessed, the other party's mastery in forging had indeed reached the pinnacle. In fact, he was even stronger than most 6-star pinnacle blacksmiths.
It was no wonder he had been unable to achieve a breakthrough all these years. He had devoted all of his time and effort into forging, resulting in his current capability.
An hour later, with a resounding chime reminiscent of a giant bell, Jin Yuan Ding's strength, which was only at the level of a Saint low-tier artifact a moment ago, rose steadily, and the powerful aura it exuded forced the crowd to retreat.
Hu!
The Violetgilt Metal finally came to a halt, emanating an aura of superiority.
"Saint intermediate-tier artifact? That's great! "
Zhang Xuan's eyes lit up in excitement.
With just a single look, he knew that he had made the right gamble.
At this moment, Jin Yuan Ding had successfully fused with the Violetgilt Metal, reaching Saint intermediate-tier. His strength was already comparable to a Saint 4-dan pinnacle cultivator!
If he were to encounter the Goldenleaf King and the others once more, he would be able to smash them to death with a single strike of his cauldron.
"I'm still alive? Not only am I not dead, my cultivation has even risen? That's great! "
On the other hand, not too far away, Jin Yuan Ding leaped up in excitement.
It had thought that it would at least be able to survive the tempering of an apprentice blacksmith, but who could have thought that not only would it succeed, it would even be able to raise its cultivation by an entire tier! It was so overjoyed that it could not help but hug Song Zhen and give him a kiss.
"Teacher!"
At this moment, Song Zhen had not expected to succeed either. Agitation gleamed in his eyes.
Even though it was his teacher who had guided him step by step this time, this experience had given him great confidence in his mastery of smithing. If he were to take the 6-star examination or even the Seven Star examination in the future, it would not be a problem for him!
It could be said that this opportunity had laid down his foundation in smithing, granting him a bright future ahead of him.
To hand over the Guardian Artifact of the Master Teacher Academy to him without any hesitation, this trust and kindness was something that he would never be able to repay in his entire life.
"Alright, since you have achieved a breakthrough, it shouldn't be a problem for you to become a blacksmith in the future!"
Grabbing Jin Yuan Ding back into his storage ring, Zhang Xuan waved his hand and said, "Pavilion Master Feng, I'll leave the rest to you. I'll be leaving first!"
After saying those words, Zhang Xuan turned around and left, disappearing from everyone's sight.
"To leave without asking for anything in return … This is what a true master teacher should be like!"
Seeing Zhang Xuan leave without the slightest hesitation, everyone couldn't help but sigh in awe.
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