Soul Land III: Legend of the Dragon King
Chapter 30 – Thousand Purification Blood Sacrifice
In fact, without Mang Tian's insistence, Tang Wulin had already moved on to inspect his own creation.
Compared to its original state, the metal had already shrunk by a loop and the originally shiny silver had turned into a dull gray color. Tang Wulin's first impression was that the object had a deep, quiet, and simple quality.
Engraved on the surface of the gray metal was an endless layer with a wave-like pattern, as if it represented an infinite life force. What was even more shocking was that when Tang Wulin saw, it felt as if there was a connection between him and the piece of metal.
This feeling is very strange. It was as if the piece of metal was a part of him.
Mang Tian's voice echoed from behind him. “To be honest, I never thought that you would succeed on your first try. These results are partly due to your body and physical abilities. Most importantly, it may be because of your understanding of the process while you perfect it. I don't recognize the wrong disciple; in that case, you are a genius. Even if your martial soul is not suitable for forging, your ability to comprehend, along with your Innate Divine Power has more than just to cover that gap. ”
Tang Ziran looked at Mang Tian in surprise. He understood his old friend. With his personality, being able to praise someone with respect was something that rarely happened.
“Mang Tian, you better not spoil my son.” Tang Ziran laughed.
Mang Tian looked into his eyes and said, “I've restrained myself.”
Indeed, he did not give praise to every aspect of this achievement. He did not mention that Tang Wulin had actually broken a new record as the youngest individual to achieve this. If news of his age and achievements were to be spread, it would definitely cause a huge commotion in the world of blacksmiths.
“Do you understand what Thousand Refinements is now?” Mang Tian asked Tang Wulin. His teaching method was different from the others, he usually did not provide much guidance and would only speak when his students had attained enlightenment through practice.
Tang Wulin nodded his head and said, “It is as if the metal has obtained its own life. Every time I hit him, I could hear the sound he made. ”
Mang Tian smiled again. He smiles more today than he did last year!
“Not bad, what you said is true. Thousand Refinements created vitality. The Hundred Refinements purifies and removes impurities. Thousand Refinements gave life to the metal. Thousand Refinements was originally a method we created as blacksmiths to insert life into metal. The metal that has life can then be considered the most precious by us, and in turn this allows it to evoke its innate special qualities. ”
Thousand Refinements creates vitality? Tang Wulin quietly pondered those words before his eyes shone understandingly.
Mang Tian continued, “This is your first Thousand Refinements job. Traditionally, in the world of blacksmiths, when a blacksmith created their first Thousand Refining job, this object had to undergo a Blood Sacrifice, to forever be part of the blacksmith's possessions. ”
“Blood Sacrifice? What is it?” Tang Wulin asked curiously.
Mang Tian continued, “If someone says that the Thousand Refinements gave life to metal, then the Blood Sacrifice is to let it become one with your veins. It will be part of your body. Combining Blood Sacrifice with metals that have undergone a Thousand Refinements, this will result in your veins experiencing the same improvement, being able to bring out stronger innate qualities! ”
On the side, Tang Ziran couldn't help but shout, “Sister Mang, if every Thousand Refinements requires a Blood Sacrifice, how much blood will be lost from a blacksmith?”
“The first Thousand Refined Work of a blacksmith should undergo Blood Sacrifice, as this is our tradition. From today onwards, very few objects require Blood Sacrifice. Usually, only if one was truly satisfied with the result would he do so. After you use the Blood Sacrifice, this piece of metal can only be used by the individual. Even if others tried to forge it, it would not be possible because the metal would not recognize others. Even if they tried it, the metal would only shatter; it only recognized its master. ”
“So, the work of a Thousand Forges, usually will not undergo Blood Sacrifice. Unless the client wants to use their own blood to do so, then it will work. Tang Wulin, I want to emphasize to you about this. In the future, unless you really need metal and Thousand Refinements succeed, do not easily use Blood Sacrifice. It will only ruin your vitality. ”
“Yes, Sir,” Tang Wulin promised as he nodded furiously. His eyes, however, were already focused on that piece of Heavy Silver.
“It's yours.” Mang Tian smiled as he said so.
Wulin replied in shock, “But Master, I can't afford it.”
Mang Tian continued, “This is what you deserve, this Heavy Silver might have a price, but Thousand Refinements is priceless. Also, according to the rules of the blacksmith world, regardless of who provided the materials, for the first work produced by the Thousand Refinements, it was the property of the blacksmith who made it. Being able to undergo a Thousand Refinements, that tungsten hammer was extremely unsuitable for your use. With this size of Heavy Silver, it was very suitable for producing two hammers. Before you go to the intermediate academy, first complete this craft. I'd also like to see the special qualities awakened from your first Thousand Refinements masterpiece. ”
“Did you really give it to me?” Tang Wulin's eyes shone with happiness as he asked.
“Do you really think I want to fool you?” Mang Tian replied. “It's not morning yet, come back tonight and rest well. Come again tomorrow to forge your Heavy Silver Hammer. ”
“OH YES! Thank you sir!” Tang Wulin cheered happily. He bowed deeply to Mang Tian before grabbing onto Heavy Silver and hugging him.
As Thousand Refined Heavy Silver was grasped in his hand, Tang Wulin could feel that it was extremely heavy. This piece of Heavy Silver roughly weighed 150 kilograms! When one looked at it, it did not look too big.
Metal in hand, Tang Wulin could feel what his Master said about his relationship with his blood. He could already sense that this Heavy Silver was a part of him as he held onto it. This feeling was both incredible and strange. If he were to use this material for his forging hammer, what kind of results would it produce?
Over the next few days, Tang Wulin sank into the forging process. Blacksmithing gave him a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction.
What he did not know was that only after he had completed Thousand Refinements did Mang Tian really recognize him as his disciple, to the point where Mang Tian stopped his work to patiently teach Tang Wulin.
Three days later, the forging of Heavy Silver was finally completed.
Seeing the hammer on the forging runway, Tang Wulin's heart was filled with pride. When he had just completed Thousand Refinements on Heavy Silver, it was simply the basis of what was to come. Now, this was actually his first complete Thousand Refinements job.
Looking at the look of the hammer, this Thousand Fine Heavy Silver Hammer was no different from the Thousand Tungsten Purified hammer. Even the size is similar. The difference is that it is several times heavier. If not for Tang Wulin's strength combined with the strengthening of his soul soul, even moving the hammer would not have been an easy task.
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