Chapter 4: The Art of Refining Instruments
Ye Yang took a half step back, his body slightly sinking, as the iron sword in his hand emitted a buzzing sound, being infused with a substantial amount of divine fire power. At a critical moment, Ye Yang raised his eyebrows, and with a heavy swing of the sharp sword, a fiery red sword light shot towards the giant rock
Logically speaking, both the Gang Wall and the Wind Cutting Technique are of the Yellow rank, possessing extremely low destructive and defensive capabilities. However, after the two techniques are combined, their power significantly increases, reaching at least the level of the Xuan rank martial techniques
Ye Yang appeared somewhat awkward and asked with a smile, "Uncle, do weapons also have different grades?"
Upon entering the forge, a wave of heat rushes towards you. Before your eyes, groups of blacksmiths are wielding their hammers, sweat flowing down their muscular arms. The sound of each strike is particularly striking and resonates deeply.
Boom
Ye Beichi could not help but laugh heartily, affectionately patting Ye Yang on the shoulder: "Of course! If we are to speak of the secrets of weapon forging, it lies in the smelting of metals and the control of fire. Our Fire God Clan is well-versed in the true energy of the Fire God. I ask you, who in the world could be more proficient in the art of weapon forging than us?"
Ye Yang smiled faintly, understanding in his heart that such absolute power was beyond his capabilities. He merely pushed the Qi to form a barrier three meters away from his body, then applied pressure from behind using the barrier, while launching the Wind Slashing Technique head-on. This combined force of internal and external strength was what ultimately shattered a complete piece of oak stone into fragments
Ye Beichi strode over to a furnace and said to the blacksmith, "You should find another furnace; today, I will use this one."
Ye Yang strode forward confidently, wielding an iron sword, his entire being radiating self-assurance. Waves of divine fire energy enveloped him, resembling a youth walking on flames. His left hand was open, signaling the prelude to the use of the barrier technique.
Ye Nantian glanced at his son beside him and said, "Ziyu, you have already come of age. It is time for you to go learn the art of weapon forging. Otherwise, the lineage of weapon forging in our Ye family may face extinction. In any case, the forge will eventually be passed down to you, so it would be beneficial for you to familiarize yourself with it as soon as possible"
Ye Nantian lifted a thousand-pound boulder with one hand and laughed heartily, saying, "Is this heavy enough?"
Ye Nantian looked at the two massive stones on the ground and couldn't help but laugh heartily: "Very good, Ziyu, your strength has improved once again! However, your control over the force is still slightly lacking; the cuts on this stone are too uneven!"
The boulder hurtled rapidly towards Ye Yang. In the blink of an eye, Ye Yang reacted, leaping into the air and executing a single-legged flying kick against the boulder, utilizing soft power to send the boulder flying back.
Ye Beichi smiled slightly and turned to Ye Yang, saying: "The secrets of refining tools lie in the choice of temperature and materials. On the continent, the materials suitable for smelting are divided into: metals and rare stones. There is no need to elaborate on the materials, as they are sold in various mines. The rarer the mineral, the more valuable it is. What we need to master is the selection of temperature"
Ye Yang could not help but ask: "Is there a distinction in the power of the Fire God?"
Haha
Son, have you reached the strength of Level 4 in the Great Earth?
After bidding farewell to Ye Beichi, although my heart was filled with excitement, I could not resist the fatigue from a sleepless night. Upon returning home, Ye Yang fell into a deep sleep, lost in dreams.
Bang
Ye Yang smiled and uttered four words: "Cutting through the void and chopping wood!"
Ye Beichi smiled and said: "Common weapons are generally not worth mentioning, but those crafted by master artisans are different. They range from the lowest grade of 9 to the highest grade of 1. Our family's battle axe, Yaoyang, is a grade 3 weapon, which can be considered a divine artifact! In Liangcheng, there are two major auction houses and three major weapon catalogs, where experienced appraisers can be found in all these places"
The greatest asset of the Ye family in Liangcheng is the foundry, which is the largest weapon smelting workshop in the entire Liangcheng
Of course
Ye Nantian said: "This move should no longer be the Wind-Cutting Technique, but what exactly is it?"
Ye Beichi laughed heartily, then shouted loudly: "Appraiser, come here and see what grade this sword belongs to"
Good
Ye Yang nodded calmly and said, "Alright"
"Yes, supervisor!" The blacksmith respectfully walked away
As he spoke, Ye Beichi raised one hand, and the divine fire energy transformed into a stream of flames that poured into the furnace, infusing it with the power of the Fire God to raise the temperature of the furnace
Indeed, "Void Breaker" is the name that Ye Yang has devised for this new strike of his. It is likely that no one on this continent has ever utilized the techniques of "Barrier Wall" and "Wind Cutting Technique" in such a manner. Therefore, "Void Breaker" is Ye Yang's unique and unparalleled skill
In the evening, a robust middle-aged man entered the hall
Speaking, Ye Beichi patted Ye Yang on the shoulder and said: "Ziyu, when you feel that the weapons you produce are already quite good, you can take them to the auction house to apply for appraisal. Once they are graded, even a ninth-grade weapon can sell for several dozen taels of silver, enough to cover the expenses of an ordinary family for ten years"
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In the furnace, the fiery red molten metal flows slowly under the control of Ye Yang's divine fire power, darting about like a fire serpent, yet unable to escape the grasp of Ye Yang's invisible hands
Throughout the entire night, Ye Beichi and Ye Yang did not rest at all. Ye Yang studied diligently, and Ye Beichi was secretly pleased. This nephew of his had always been idle and unlearned, but now he actively sought to learn the art of weapon forging, which was truly a momentous occasion.
Shasha ... ... ''
The next day, Ye Yang had smelted refined iron throughout the night, depleting most of the divine fire energy within him. No wonder the blacksmiths in the Ye family's forge need to rest for ten days to half a month after forging a weapon!
An elderly man with pale hair emerged from the wooden cabin, offering a distant bow to Ye Beichi. He then took the sharp sword from Ye Yang's hand, examining it while shaking his head, and remarked: "This is subpar; it can only serve as a weapon for foot soldiers in battle, not even worthy of being classified as a ninth-grade sword"
Ye Yang nodded and said, "Uncle, what secrets does the art of refining weapons hold? With my current aptitude, can I still learn it?"
Ye Nantian furrowed his brows, uncertain of what his beloved son was contemplating, yet he swiftly hurled a large stone. He understood that with Ye Yang's current level of cultivation, a single stone could no longer harm him.
The stone had not yet flown out when it collided with a wall of raging flames in mid-air, and Ye Yang's lightning-fast strike of the Slash Wind Technique came again
Ye Yang was very excited to arrive in this world filled with martial prowess and bloodshed. It was truly important to possess a weapon of his own, but the Haotian Sword he carried on his back was clearly inadequate. The blade had already rusted, and it was likely incapable of even killing a chicken.
After dinner, I followed Ye Beichi to the Ye family's refining workshop. This is a bunker-type workshop, located directly beneath Wufeng Workshop, making it quite secretive
Good
In an instant, the boulder was reduced to stone powder under the sword energy, scattering in the air, with smoke filling the surroundings
Haha, Ziyu's first work has been released
Oh? Ye Beichi laughed and said, "Even so, for Ziyu to forge such a sharp weapon on his first attempt already demonstrates his exceptional talent. He is far superior to my disappointing son, Ye Shuang. That kid managed to produce only a piece of scrap iron suitable for a hoe on his first try, hahahaha!"
Good
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Ye Nantian shouted loudly and suddenly hurled the giant stone www.hetushu.com.com into the air, the stone plummeting towards Ye Yang like a meteor
Ye Yang smiled faintly and said, "Father, shall we try once more?"
Speaking proudly, Ye Beichi said: "The weapon currently used by the Emperor, Qin Shi Huang Ying Zheng, is the Demon-Breaking Blade crafted by my father, your grandfather, who devoted his entire life to its creation. It is an exceptionally powerful weapon, the vanguard blade that expanded the Qin Empire, hahahaha!"
One sword, two segments; this Wind-Cutting Technique is indeed exceptional
Ye Yang nodded, his heart filled with hope. It seemed that this forging technique was not only a skill to enhance oneself but also a lucrative avenue for making money
Ye Family, Training Hall
Good
Ye Beichi, the man with a full face of curly beard, laughed heartily and said, "No problem, as long as you, Ziyu, are willing to endure hardship, I will naturally share everything with you!"
Hmm, the wall of the strong wind?
Hmm!
Ye Nantian once again lifted a massive stone and said: "Here it comes!"
Although the hilt of the sword has yet to be adorned, it does not diminish the sword's menacing aura. Its edge gleams like the bright moon, leaving Ye Yang in quiet admiration. The craftsmanship of the Fire God Clan is indeed extraordinary. What would typically require repeated forging to achieve a smooth and even blade has, under the control of the Fire God's true energy, automatically formed a sharp edge, and it is remarkably polished.
"Elder brother, the forge has been quite busy lately. Should we send Ziyu over for some training?" The middle-aged man respectfully addressed Ye Nantian. He was none other than Ye Nantian's younger brother, Ye Beichi.
It is time to place the mold, Ziyu!" Ye Beichi reminded from the side
Hiss ... ... hiss ... ...
Ye Beichi pointed to the enormous furnace at the center of the refining workshop and said with a smile: "Three thousand years ago, our ancestors, the great fire god warriors and master craftsmen, forged the Battle Axe of Radiance right here, earning the title of the few divine artisans on the continent. Hehe, however, for thousands of years, the art of crafting has been lost, and now we can only grasp some superficial knowledge from books. Of course, this is already sufficient; with just this superficial knowledge, the weapons forged by our Ye family are still among the best in the martial world"
No
Remember, the purer your Fire God Power, the purer the materials you can refine. The Fire God Power I cultivate is merely an ordinary Fire God Technique, while that of my ancestors is a more profound martial art. Therefore, they were able to forge rare treasures like the Battle Axe of Radiance, whereas I cannot.
After the icy cold water was poured into the mold, there was a loud "bang," and the mold had already exploded. Ye Yang was overjoyed and reached into the pool to retrieve a gleaming sword!
Ye Yang exclaimed, "Uncle, please teach me the art of weapon forging right away! Look, I currently don't even have a suitable weapon, only my fists, and that's not enough!"
Ye Yang, dressed in a tight-fitting blue outfit, nodded, holding an iron sword in his hand, and said with a smile: "Come on, old man!"
Ziyu, this is the refining workshop
Ye Yang nodded, quickly selecting a standard sword mold to place into the pool, and slowly pouring in the molten material. Before long, this set of procedures was considered complete
Next step, cool down
Ye Nantian stood there in a daze, seemingly unable to believe everything he was witnessing. This green oak stone, sourced from the deep mountains, was incredibly hard, and it was nearly impossible for any warrior below level three to even make a dent in it. Yet, under Ye Yang's sword, this seemingly indestructible green oak stone was completely shattered. What kind of strength is this
Ye Beichi nodded and smiled, saying: "What I know is not very much, but I do know that the higher the level of divine fire power, the purer the materials produced. Today, I will first teach you how to harness the power of divine fire to control the temperature in the furnace. After that, you can choose your own molds to forge your own weapons"
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