[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-high-martial-arts-across-two-worlds":3,"chapter-high-martial-arts-across-two-worlds-high-martial-arts-across-two-worlds-chapter-130":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","High Martial Arts Across Two Worlds",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2361101,4616,"Chapter 130: Divine Weapon Workshop","high-martial-arts-across-two-worlds-chapter-130",130,"\u003Cp>Five days later, in the inn room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cang Luo threw down the charcoal pencil, carefully rolled up the blueprints, turned off his phone’s music, then collapsed face-down on the table and fell asleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For those five days, Cang Luo stayed locked in the inn room, copying design drawings—except when eating, drinking, relieving himself, sleeping, or stepping out a few times for fresh air and to buy paper and pencils.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Exhausted and stifled, especially without professional drafting tools—it was nearly impossible!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cang Luo would rather fight a third-rank beast than touch another drawing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But thankfully, it was finally done. All the hardship would be worth it if he could forge the steel war vehicle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, during those five days, Cang Luo’s cultivation base reached Martial General Fourth Reckoning—not by absorbing beast cores, since his body still hadn’t recovered from its resistance to them, but by absorbing high-grade spirit stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One high-grade spirit stone equals one hundred low-grade spirit stones; Cang Luo certainly didn’t use up a whole stone to ascend one level—he still had some left over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day, after sleeping for a full day and night, Cang Luo woke up, refreshed and in high spirits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a quick wash, he skipped breakfast, left the electric motorcycle in the room, locked the door, grabbed his stack of blueprints, and headed straight for the weapons shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dozen minutes later, Cang Luo stood outside a weapons shop named “Shen Bing Fang.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shop name was awesome—Divine Weapon!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was just an average-sized weapons shop, one Cang Luo had found after days of inquiries—well-regarded and reasonably priced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though small, Shen Bing Fang had everything: a forge, processing workshop, and retail shop—all in one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Earth terms, it was a private arms factory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cang Luo deliberately chose a shop of moderate size—too large and they’d exploit customers; too small and the smiths might lack skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From his satellite view, he saw Shen Bing Fang consisted of a street-front shop and a back courtyard forge, where a dozen burly blacksmiths were feverishly crafting weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the shop, Cang Luo saw racks filled with all manner of weapons—swords, spears, daggers, halberds, bows... everything imaginable—and armor too, both light and heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among them was a full suit of armor resembling medieval European knight’s plate, covering even the eyes—extremely heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cang Luo nearly thought this full armor had been randomly summoned from Earth by Xuan Qiankun—it stood out so absurdly in the shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, besides Cang Luo, there were three others in the shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One was a teenage boy, likely a helper, wiping weapons with a cloth; he kept glancing at Cang Luo, eyes brimming with envy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cang Luo wore the outer-disciple robe of Xuantian Sect—he was a martial cultivator; the boy wasn’t, so of course he was envious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another man, a manager-type, was chatting with a customer, explaining weapons; he nodded slightly at Cang Luo’s entrance but waited to greet him after finishing with the customer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cang Luo didn’t rush—he admired the displayed weapons on his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while, the customer left without buying anything. The manager shook his head slightly and walked over to Cang Luo, warmly saying: “Young brother, anything catch your eye? Old brother here can give you a discount.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cang Luo cut straight to the point: he wanted weapons forged—not just one, but multiple—and asked if they could offer a discount.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing he wanted multiple weapons forged, He Jiu, the manager of Shen Bing Fang, was delighted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zhangzi!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Jiu called out. The young helper immediately scurried over, bowing respectfully: “Manager He, what’s your order?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Jiu didn’t speak right away—he sized up Cang Luo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuantian Sect outer-disciple, cultivation maxed at Martial General Ninth Reckoning, or maybe just entered Martial Master...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm, a third-rank smith will do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deciding quickly, He Jiu said: “Go get Master Wang.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Zhangzi left to fetch him, He Jiu poured Cang Luo a cup of tea himself and smiled: “Young brother, wait a moment—the smith will be here shortly...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cang Luo accepted the tea with both hands and thanked him, then waited patiently. During the wait, the manager began touting Shen Bing Fang’s credentials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He claimed Shen Bing Fang was second only to the royal-family Wang and Yin clans in Dan Yang County.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This year, they’d begun taking government orders—quality guaranteed, prices fair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cang Luo let it flow in one ear and out the other, nodding slightly, then weakly asked: “How much kickback do you give the government?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Jiu froze, embarrassed: “No kickback... the government trusts Shen Bing Fang’s weapons...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cang Luo smiled but said nothing—no way you believe that yourself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, through his satellite view, he saw the young helper leading a big man from the back courtyard—must be Master Wang, early thirties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Jiu fell silent—he didn’t know what to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What’s wrong with kids these days?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One sentence killed the whole conversation...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment of awkward silence, Master Wang arrived. Zhangzi shot Cang Luo another envious glance, then went back to polishing weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Wang wiped sweat from his brow, poured himself a cup of tea, downed it in one gulp, and asked: “Manager He, who wants weapons forged?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This young brother from Xuantian Sect.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Jiu replied immediately, then forced a smile at Cang Luo: “Young brother, tell Master Wang your requirements—he’s a third-rank smith.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Once you confirm the specifications, quantity, and materials, I’ll draw up a price list. After you’re satisfied, pay a thirty-percent deposit, and we’ll begin forging.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, he returned to the counter to drink tea, not wanting to talk to Cang Luo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cang Luo nodded—he was satisfied with the process—and said: “Master Wang...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What weapon? Sword or spear? First-rank or second-rank? What runes to inscribe?” Master Wang drank heavily, talking without even looking at Cang Luo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He downed several large bowls before finally glancing at Cang Luo and added: “You’re Martial General, right? If you’re just starting out, stick with first-rank weapons—save money for cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you’re above Martial General Seventh Reckoning, go straight for second-rank.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cang Luo frowned slightly—haven’t even spoken yet, and you’ve already decided for me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who’s buying the weapon here—you or me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After thinking, Cang Luo asked: “Of second- or third-rank materials, is there any that’s light but still strong? How much per jin?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The armor for the electric motorcycle must be thin and light—or it’ll slow it down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Third-rank? And light? You’re making armor?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Wang raised an eyebrow and said slowly: “Young brother, as someone who’s been there, I’ll advise you—armor’s practically useless. Once you reach Martial Master, your protective qi aura, though it drains more, matches third-rank armor in defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Worse, wearing armor constantly hinders your cultivation...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, he noticed Cang Luo growing displeased, and behind him, Manager He coughed repeatedly—he quickly switched: “Let me think... lighter options...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cang Luo was growing impatient but said nothing—he didn’t correct him about the armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should he explain he wasn’t making armor for himself, but for the electric motorcycle?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more he explained, the more complicated it’d get. Better to let him misunderstand—after all, Cang Luo would install it himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while, Master Wang said coolly: “Xuanjin Mu—third-rank material. One jin costs one high-grade spirit stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Tong—also third-rank, slightly cheaper, but still nearly one high-grade spirit stone per jin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heiyao Gang and Xuan Huang Tie—both second-rank materials, each just two mid-grade spirit stones per jin...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These four meet your needs: lightest among second- and third-rank materials, decent strength—average quality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh, by the way, these are material prices only—forging fees extra.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, Master Wang continued drinking tea and said no more; everything that needed to be said had been said, and all advice had been given.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a martial cultivator, instead of focusing on cultivation, wasting money on armor? Unwise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who even wears armor?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those who lack confidence in their own strength!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On Yuanwu Continent, only bounty hunters and soldiers wear armor—sect disciples rarely do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cang Luo ignored his shifting attitude—he was considering which material to pick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The motorcycle armor would need far more than one jin. Xuanjin Mu and Wu Tong were too expensive—he had only ten high-grade spirit stones total, and needed to forge other things too. Clearly insufficient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he’d have to use second-rank materials: Heiyao Gang or Xuan Huang Tie—which one?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heiyao Gang was black—better to stay low-key. He chose it. He’d upgrade later when he had money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After deciding on the motorcycle armor, Cang Luo selected materials for the spear and three-pronged throwing spikes: all were Chi Yan Jin, a second-rank material—strong enough to easily kill second-rank beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He simply couldn’t afford it—otherwise, he’d have gifted Ba Li Wu Nan a third-rank spear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With materials settled, next came choosing inscribed arrays. Cang Luo had his own ideas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the steel war vehicle, he decided to inscribe a Earth-attribute defense array on the chassis to ensure maximum durability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For offensive arrays, he’d attach them to modular gear—easily replaceable, adaptable to different enemies and environments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also, on the rear, he planned to inscribe a Wind array—perhaps one that generated a hurricane—to see if it could act like a jet thruster for acceleration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Cang Luo didn’t know if such an array existed—he’d have to ask Master Wang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Wang frowned—what’s this kid up to?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Martial General, already wants third-rank armor, now wants two arrays?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How afraid of death is he?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or is he just burning money?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Wang silently shook his head, then said: “First, describe what kind of armor you want—I need to know roughly where to inscribe the arrays and whether it’s even feasible.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cang Luo nodded—he found the man annoying but responsible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pulled a stack of blueprints from his small bag—over a hundred sheets—and selected the seventy-plus for the steel war vehicle armor, handing them to Master Wang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The original design had only thirty-some sheets, but they were too detailed—he had to break them apart, and the drawings multiplied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Wang paused, suspiciously taking the blueprints, staring at the top sheet: “This... is armor design?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Cang Luo nod, he exclaimed: “All of these? Just for one set of armor? Young brother, how many sets are you making? Why not standardize?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cang Luo calmly replied: “These blueprints... are for just one set of armor...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What!” Master Wang gasped, immediately flipping through each sheet one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the manager He Jiu was drawn over by his cry, patted his shoulder, and asked, “Master Wang, what’s wrong?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Wang made no response, his eyes fixed on the blueprint, his hands trembling slightly...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long while, after finishing the last blueprint, he exclaimed, “This armor—this is armor? I cannot forge it; my Master must do it himself...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Jiu froze. What did that mean?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A third-rank armor requiring a sixth-rank smith to forge it?\u003C\u002Fp>",1802,"2026-06-21T06:04:04.528Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","cdf4fbe1c131136a9cf6525f5db9af641928a5a51ffb9a0bc8cf3ba7134f4018","high-martial-arts-across-two-worlds-chapter-131","high-martial-arts-across-two-worlds-chapter-129",157,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhigh-martial-arts-across-two-worlds-cover.jpg"]