Chapter 794: Paying Respects to a High Master

794. Chapter 792: Paying Respects to a High Master

The hammer's strikes echoed in the air, as if an uplifting symphony was being played.

Although Lu Yuan was slightly slower in speed, he successfully forged a beautiful and sturdy magic sword with steady technique and superb skill.

This initial upper-grade magic sword emitted a dazzling light, shimmering with captivating colors in the sunlight.

The other party, seeing Lu Yuan's superb forging technique, realized his strength was extraordinary.

He decided to set aside the competition and instead sought Lu Yuan's guidance to exchange techniques.

"Junior Brother Lu Yuan, you're truly amazing!"

"Your forging technique is truly admirable; I'd like to ask you for some tips, may I?"

The other party respectfully made the request to Lu Yuan.

Lu Yuan smiled and nodded, "Of course."

"We can discuss together and mutually improve our forging arts."

The two agreed on a future time and place, deciding to hold the exchange at Lei Huo Dan Ge.

Lu Yuan felt excited, knowing this opportunity would bring him greater gains and growth.

After the match ended, Lu Yuan returned to Tranquil Cultivation Garden in a pleasant mood.

He felt his efforts had been rewarded, and he was full of anticipation for future cultivation and study.

He knew that in this vast cultivation world, many unknown mysteries awaited his discovery.

As he entered Tranquil Cultivation Garden, a young disciple in gray robes came forward to greet him.

"Senior Brother Lu, I am a user of Stellar Spiritual Fire."

"I'm curious, how are you able to forge a magic treasure surpassing ordinary standards?"

He asked.

Lu Yuan smiled and nodded, "Xingchen Junior Brother, forging a magic treasure has no absolute secret; the key lies in understanding materials and craftsmanship, and continually trying and summarizing."

Xingchen Junior Brother listened with great interest, he aspired to become a forging master like Lu Yuan.

He requested Lu Yuan to give some advice and guidance.

"I suggest you first observe my operation process, then adjust according to your own situation."

Lu Yuan said humbly.

Xingchen Junior Brother eagerly nodded in agreement and followed Lu Yuan to the forging room.

He carefully observed Lu Yuan's every move, trying to grasp some unique techniques and ideas from it.

Lu Yuan began preparing the forging materials, placing a clear, translucent spirit stone into the furnace.

Under the furnace's heat, the spirit stone gradually softened.

He employed the Five Elements Escape Technique, mastering the five elemental forces of fire, water, wood, metal, and earth, and infused them into the spirit stone.

He wielded the Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire Sword, waving it nearby to summon lightning power.

Xingchen Junior Brother stared intently at Lu Yuan's every action, his heart filled with admiration and reverence.

He realized he still had a long way to go and needed to work harder to reach Lu Yuan's level.

"Xingchen Junior Brother, please give it a try."

Lu Yuan encouraged.

Xingchen Junior Brother cautiously picked up the hammer and performed the operation following Lu Yuan's steps just shown.

However, the forging process went poorly, leaving him feeling confused and disheartened.

Lu Yuan walked over to him and gently said, "Xingchen Junior Brother, don't be discouraged."

"Everyone's cultivation path is different; the key is continual trying and adjusting."

He instructed Xingchen Junior Brother to pay attention to some detail issues and offered some suggestions for improvement.

Xingchen Junior Brother listened attentively, feeling he had gained much.

Xingchen Junior Brother resumed the forging process following Lu Yuan's guidance.

This time, he was more confident and composed, his technique more practiced.

The hammer's clamor echoed throughout the forging room, as if an uplifting symphony was being played.

Finally, wrapped in the flames, a magic sword more perfect than before and brimming with spiritual energy was born.

Xingchen Junior Brother joyfully seized the magic sword, lightly waving it to feel the power within.

"Senior Brother Lu, thank you!"

"I have learned many precious things from you!" he exclaimed excitedly.

Lu Yuan smiled and shook his head, "Xingchen Junior Brother, this is the manifestation of your own effort and talent."

"I merely gave you some advice."

Xingchen Junior Brother looked gratefully at Lu Yuan, vowing to repay this kindness in the future.

Lu Yuan continued to attract many disciples from the Black Flame Sect to come and exchange ideas, they were curious about his forging insights.

Although he did not join the Black Flame Sect, Lu Yuan's contributions were widely praised.

Each day, Tranquil Cultivation Garden welcomes batches of students interested in forging arts, dressed in various attire, eagerly gathering before Lu Yuan's forging room.

As the master of Lei Huo Dan Ge, Lu Yuan is not only an idol in the minds of cultivators, but also a model for them to explore the path of forging.

One young disciple, Yuan Shitou, dissatisfied with the guidance of a certain master in the Black Flame Sect, decided to seek help from a reclusive expert.

However, upon learning that Yuan Shitou was not a disciple of the Black Flame Sect, that expert was unwilling to provide assistance.

Yuan Shitou felt disappointed and helpless.

But Yuan Shitou did not give up hope; facing his long-hoarded rare materials, he daringly proposed a trade condition.

This condition caused that expert to show an expression of shock and appreciation, agreeing to Yuan Shitou's request.

That night, a mysterious figure appeared before Yuan Shitao.

He looked at the reclusive master before him, his heart filled with awe and anticipation.

The master smiled and said, "Yuan Shitao, your talent and perseverance moved me."

"I am willing to give you some advice and guidance."

Yuan Shitao knelt on the ground, excited, his gratitude overflowing.

"Please, master, instruct me!"

He said respectfully.

The master nodded and began to impart to Yuan Shitao some of his own years of explored insights on artifact forging.

He guided Yuan Shitao to pay attention to details such as material selection, heat control, and hammer technique application, and proposed some improvements.

Several days later, Yuan Shitao began forging an artifact according to the master's guidance.

He operated with full concentration, hoping to successfully craft a top-tier artifact.

Meanwhile, Lu Yuan quietly observed from the side.

However, during the forging process, Yuan Shitao made an operational mistake due to unstable mental focus, causing the artifact's grade to fall short of expectations.

He felt very discouraged and dissatisfied.

Lu Yuan witnessed this and came up with a plan.

He used his proficient Five Elements Escape Technique to interfere with Yuan Shitao's mental focus, making him unable to concentrate.

Thus, a defect appeared in Yuan Shitao's artifact during its creation.

In the end, Yuan Shitao obtained a mid-tier upper-grade artifact.

Nevertheless, his heart remained filled with dissatisfaction and resentment.

He transferred these emotions onto Lu Yuan, making Lu Yuan the focus of everyone's attention.

"Lu Yuan, you deliberately interfered with my artifact forging!" (End of chapter)