Chapter 346: Witness the Demeanor of Longguo

Qianjun Pavilion.

Inside the forging hall.

The Starfire Furnace burned fiercely, emitting a steady roar.

Mo Qianjun’s five apprentices—the five top SS-rank forging masters—stood at five positions around the Starfire Furnace, working in unison.

The great hall’s doors swung open.

Mo Qianjun stepped inside.

“Wei Yan.”

Mo Qianjun spoke in a deep tone.

“How’s it going?”

“Has there been any rejection during the earth vein fire infusion?”

Hearing his master’s question,

Wei Yan, standing at the main position, nodded calmly.

“Rest assured, Master.”

“Everything is proceeding smoothly.”

As he spoke,

Wei Yan’s voice carried a hint of excitement.

“For the second phase, as long as Lin Mo’s own elemental infusion proceeds without issue,”

“then…”

"The probability of achieving a perfect entry is nearly one hundred percent!"

Hearing his eldest apprentice’s report,

Mo Qianjun nodded in satisfaction.

“Good work.”

Beside him, Lu Mingzhang wiped sweat from his brow and added with a smile:

“Heh.”

“Master, with you personally overseeing us, and all five of us SS-rank masters controlling the flames together,”

“how could the first phase not go smoothly?”

Lu Mingzhang glanced into the furnace.

“To be honest, our part in this forging has already reached its peak.”

“Whether this weapon becomes a divine artifact,”

“ultimately depends on whether Lin Mo himself can pull it off in the second phase.”

Hearing Lin Mo mentioned,

Xiao Li, standing at another position, couldn’t help rolling his eyes.

He had always been straightforward and impulsive.

“I just don’t get it,”

Xiao Li complained while still controlling the flames,

“what’s going on in Lin Mo’s head?”

“Dual-element balance is already the limit of forging history.”

"Yet he insists on trying to achieve a perfect five-element balance entry!"

“Isn’t that nonsense?”

Xiao Li grew more agitated as he spoke.

“Why not just make a single-element one?”

“Even a dual-element one—with Lin Mo’s talent—he’d have a solid chance.”

“Five elements?”

“Isn’t that just asking for disaster?”

“It’s such a waste—all of us here working ourselves to the bone just to assist him!”

Xiao Li’s tone was thick with regret and anguish.

After all, the scale of this forging was unprecedented.

The number one forging master of Longguo personally overseeing it, plus five SS-rank forging masters assisting.

If it ultimately failed and produced a worthless entry,

it would be enough to make anyone spit blood.

Hearing Xiao Li’s complaints,

Lu Mingzhang sighed deeply in agreement.

“Yeah.”

“Most people with dual-element professions focus on one as their main and treat the other as secondary.”

“When crafting their signature weapons, they always enhance their primary element.”

Lu Mingzhang glanced at the alluring Divine Casting Stone inside the furnace.

“This Divine Casting Stone—”

“is so hard to come by!”

“If we ruin this one, when will we get another? Who knows how many years it’ll take.”

Xiao Li sneered and picked up the thread.

“What a waste.”

“How many guild leaders, how many top-tier experts, dream of owning a single Divine Casting Stone—and can’t even beg for one.”

“Yet Lin Mo—”

“acts like he couldn’t care less. He’s a full man who doesn’t understand the hunger of the starving!”

Hearing his companions’ complaints,

Jiang Yunshang frowned and spoke up in rebuttal:

“Don’t talk like that.”

“If Lin Mo dared to propose five-element balance,”

“maybe he truly has the confidence to back it up?”

“Confidence?”

Xiao Li scoffed.

“Sister, confidence and arrogance are two different things.”

“Forging follows objective elemental laws—not sheer stubbornness.”

As the apprentices continued arguing,

“Enough!”

Mo Qianjun’s voice cut through.

He glared at his apprentices, face stern.

“Have you all lost your manners?”

“Even Feng Lao himself approved it, and Tianshu Mansion hasn’t said a word.”

“Do you think you’re qualified to meddle here?”

“Lin Mo and Tianshu Mansion have their own reasons and plans!”

“You just focus on your own tasks. No need for your idle chatter!”

After being scolded by his master,

Xiao Li shrank back.

But he still felt resentful, muttering under his breath:

“Master, don’t be angry.”

“We’re just heartbroken about that Divine Casting Stone…”

Xiao Li chuckled weakly.

“How many Divine Casting Stones does a forging master get to see in his lifetime?”

“We’re just afraid of wasting something so precious…”

Lu Mingzhang quickly chimed in beside him.

“Yes, yes, Master.”

“Young Brother Xiao is just thinking of Qianjun Pavilion’s reputation.”

“If this fails and word gets out, our name will suffer.”

Listening to his apprentices’ explanations,

Mo Qianjun’s face remained stern on the surface.

But inwardly, he sighed quietly.

The scarcity of the Divine Casting Stone—even he, Longguo’s number one forging master, rarely saw one.

Let alone his apprentices.

To be honest,

He just wanted Lin Mo to proceed steadily, crafting a single-element perfect-attribute taboo-level exclusive weapon.

At least it wouldn’t be a waste.

“Enough.”

Mo Qianjun waved his hand.

“You don’t need to worry about him.”

“Even if he truly fails, it’s his own choice.”

……

At that moment.

Feng Cangqiong’s hearty laughter echoed in.

“Hahaha!”

“First thing in the morning, I hear you scolding your disciples—quite the temper you’ve got.”

With the voice came.

Feng Cangqiong entered the forging hall, accompanied by Lin Mo and Yan Lie.

Mo Qianjun turned his head; his stern expression instantly melted into a smile of an old friend.

“Oh, Old Man Feng.”

“What brings you down here?”

“It’s stuffy and hot down here.”

Feng Cangqiong strode slowly to the Starfire Furnace, hands behind his back.

“I came just to see how our Lin Mo’s exclusive weapon is coming along.”

“How’s the progress?”

Hearing Feng Cangqiong’s question,

Mo Qianjun puffed out his chest and declared proudly:

“With me personally overseeing it, how could it go wrong?”

“Smoothly, of course.”

“The first stage—melting and purifying—has already reached the stage of gentle fire nurturing the embryo.”

“Perfect, in fact.”

Feng Cangqiong nodded in satisfaction.

“Good. Thanks for your hard work, Old Man Mo.”

Mo Qianjun waved dismissively, signaling no need for thanks.

Then,

his gaze settled on Lin Mo.

Mo Qianjun still wanted to fight for it.

“Lin Mo.”

“Before the second stage begins.”

“Let me ask you one last time.”

“Are you truly certain?”

“Are you really going to attempt five-element attributes?”

Mo Qianjun took a deep breath and urged earnestly:

“Listen to this old man.”

“You still have time to change your mind.”

“I still advise you to focus on just one element.”

“With your talent, a single-element taboo-level exclusive weapon is more than enough to dominate the entire Blue Star.”

Hearing Mo Qianjun’s plea again,

all five disciples strained to listen, hoping Lin Mo would reconsider.

But Lin Mo only smiled.

“Thank you for your kindness, Master Mo.”

“I still stand by my choice yesterday.”

There was no choice.

He had five ancestors inside him.

If he made only a single-element weapon, they’d start quarreling again.

The ancestors had always worked hard—he had to treat them fairly.

As soon as Lin Mo spoke,

the five disciples groaned inwardly.

Done for.

This kid was beyond saving—he was dead set on playing with fire.

Mo Qianjun stared deeply at Lin Mo, then finally nodded helplessly.

“Fine.”

“Since you insist, then five elements it is.”

The matter was settled.

Feng Cangqiong spoke from the side:

“Alright.”

“Since forging is proceeding smoothly with no issues,”

“we won’t disturb you further.”

“Lin Mo, come.”

“Let’s head to the training ground.”

Feng Cangqiong turned to Mo Qianjun, smugly saying:

“Old Man Mo, you wouldn’t believe this.”

“Last night, Lin Mo just mastered a new high-grade wind technique!”

“I’m going to inspect his homework now.”

Hearing this,

Mo Qianjun’s eyes instantly lit up.

“What?”

He spent one night in this town and already grasped a new high-grade wind technique?

Now,

Mo Qianjun was intrigued.

He glanced at the Starfire Furnace in operation.

Then turned to the several ordinary forging assistants nearby.

“You five, come here.”

Mo Qianjun called out loudly.

“The most difficult step of the first stage is over.”

“Now we’re just in the gentle-fire-nurturing stage.”

“This stage doesn’t require fine mental control—just keep an eye on the furnace, maintain steady heat, and call me if there’s any deviation.”

The assistants nodded eagerly.

“Yes, Master Mo!”

Immediately after,

Mo Qianjun addressed his five SS-rank disciples—Wei Yan, Xiao Li, and others:

“Alright, you five, stop working and take a rest.”

“A string stretched too tight will snap.”

“Come, follow this old man to the training ground and witness the brilliance of our nation’s future pillar.”