Chapter 661 - 421: Grandmaster
Chapter 661: Chapter 421: Grandmaster
If he could comprehend a thing or two from it, perhaps he too could advance to the Master of Weapon Forging Realm.
"A backstabber like you better not dirty my saber," Xu Yang said bluntly.
"Junior Brother Xu, let me see the saber, quick," Sun Tao said, equally impatient.
As a disciple of the Purple Sun Sect’s Li Fire Peak, his past dream was also to become a Master of Weapon Forging; otherwise, he wouldn’t have chosen Li Fire Peak in the first place.
"Have a look, Senior Brother." Xu Yang tossed the saber directly to Sun Tao.
Seeing the stark contrast between his own treatment and Sun Tao’s, Lu Ren’s expression shifted again.
Sun Tao was just about to draw the saber when he noticed Shen Lian and the others staring at him with burning gazes. He immediately chuckled. "I’d better go look at it in the courtyard. Let’s not give these annoying pests a free show."
With that, he beckoned Gu Qingfeng and the others, and they stepped into Xu Yang’s courtyard.
"Everyone, clear out." Xu Yang looked at the dense crowd gathered in front of the courtyard, his gaze sweeping over Ye Qiuling and the rest one by one.
Those swept by his gaze all lowered their heads, too ashamed to meet his eyes.
"Brother Xu, could we ask you to forge Weapons for us in the future?" someone asked.
"As long as you can afford the fee, naturally," Xu Yang said with a smile.
He didn’t possess the arrogance of those Spirit Bone Celestial Prides, nor did he think that forging Weapons for others made him inferior. To him, as long as they could pay the price, it was fine.
Having said his piece, he ignored the crowd, turned around, and closed the courtyard gate.
"Let’s go!" Wan He’s face was ashen.
He had come hoping to see Xu Yang make a fool of himself, yet instead, he had witnessed the man steal the spotlight entirely. In one fell swoop, Xu Yang had become the Celestial Strategy Academy’s number one Weapon Forging Talent, crafting a High-tier Spiritual Weapon before even reaching thirty years of age. It disgusted Wan He to the core.
Du Ziming, Leng Qiuyue, and the others didn’t say a word, walking away with their tails tucked between their legs.
"To think this kid actually has such skills."
Beneath the Ancient Pine, Jin Yu clicked his tongue in wonder. "That Celestial Star Tungsten Steel Saber is truly a Top Grade among High-tier Spiritual Weapons. Many Masters of Weapon Forging wouldn’t be able to craft something like that in their entire lifetime."
It even tempted him a little, making him consider asking Xu Yang to forge a Spiritual Soldier for him as well.
Chu Nanguai remained perfectly composed. "I told you not to jump to conclusions. How could he possibly mess around with something as precious as Celestial Star Tungsten Steel? You’re his teacher, yet you don’t even trust your own student."
Jin Yu was about to reply when he sensed something amiss. He quickly turned his head, only to find an elderly man with wildly flared hair and beard standing behind him. He had no idea when the old man had appeared.
"Elder Tian, what brings you here?" Jin Yu hurriedly stood up and cupped his hands in greeting, his heart skipping a beat.
He knew exactly who Elder Tian was—the Celestial Strategy Academy’s strongest Weapon Forging Grandmaster. It hadn’t even crossed his mind that Xu Yang’s Weapon Forging Talent would actually alarm an ancestral-level figure like this.
One had to remember that when Lu Ren was exceptionally admitted into the Celestial Strategy Academy, Elder Tian had merely commented that he was "passable."
"What brings me here? How exactly are you two playing the roles of teacher and dean? You have a student with such incredible Weapon Forging Talent, yet neither of you knew!" Elder Tian scoffed coldly. "Transfer this Xu Yang to the Forging Pavilion. I will personally instruct him. In no more than ten years, I guarantee I can mold him into a Spirit Treasure Grandmaster."
A Spirit Treasure Grandmaster in ten years?
Jin Yu gasped!
There seemed to be only a single tier of difference between a Master of Weapon Forging and a Spirit Treasure Grandmaster, but the actual gap was like an uncrossable chasm. Many advanced to the Master of Weapon Forging Realm in their thirties or forties, yet died without ever becoming a Spirit Treasure Grandmaster. Looking at the entirety of Yun Province, there were no more than three Spirit Treasure Grandmasters.
For Elder Tian to claim he could turn Xu Yang into a Spirit Treasure Grandmaster in under ten years... Jin Yu didn’t know whether to praise Elder Tian’s prowess or marvel at Xu Yang’s astonishing Weapon Forging Talent.
"Elder Tian, neither Jin Yu nor I can decide whether Xu Yang goes to the Forging Pavilion. This student clearly doesn’t want to dedicate his time to the path of Weapon Forging; otherwise, he would have revealed his talent in this area long ago.
"Of course, if you can persuade him, Teacher Jin Yu and I will have no objections," Chu Nanguai replied carefully.
Though inwardly shaken, Chu Nanguai was keenly aware of Elder Tian’s status. Even as the dean of the Celestial Strategy Academy’s Lower Courtyard, he didn’t dare offend the man lightly. However, having noted Xu Yang’s demeanor, he suspected the boy had little interest in Weapon Forging. If he had wanted to walk that path, he wouldn’t have hidden his talent for so long. Even as the dean, he couldn’t force a student to do something they didn’t want to do. If he truly could, those Spirit Bone Celestial Prides had even better Weapon Forging Talents to exploit anyway.
"You said it yourself. I don’t believe he can refuse me."
As the words fell, Elder Tian’s figure had already vanished without a trace.
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"Brother Xu’s Weapon Forging Talent is simply astonishing."
"Compared to Brother Xu, that Lu Ren is nothing but dogshit."
"Brother Xu, we’ll be counting entirely on you for our Weapons from now on."
Inside the courtyard, Gu Qingfeng and the others took turns inspecting the Celestial Star Saber, occasionally voicing their awe.
Celestial Star Tungsten Steel was a top-tier Spirit Iron for Weapon Forging, but not just anyone could use it to forge a top-grade spiritual weapon.
Suddenly, a light breeze swept through the courtyard. The group looked over in surprise, only to see an elderly man with flared hair and beard appear before them like a phantom.
It was none other than Elder Tian.
He stared directly at Xu Yang. "I am Tian Mingyuan, Pavilion Master of the Forging Pavilion. Kid Xu Yang, are you willing to join the Forging Pavilion and learn the Weapon Forging Skill from me?"
Spirit Treasure Grandmaster Tian Mingyuan? This was an ancestral-level figure, yet he had actually come running to take Xu Yang as a disciple.
Gu Qingfeng, Wu Xiuyuan, and the rest gasped in shock.
They thought they had already highly estimated Xu Yang’s Weapon Forging Talent, but it turned out they had still underestimated it. Xu Yang’s talent had actually alerted someone like Tian Mingyuan!
"Greetings, Grandmaster Tian." Gu Qingfeng, Wu Xiuyuan, and the few others who recognized Tian Mingyuan hurriedly stepped forward and cupped their hands.
"Mm," Tian Mingyuan nodded slightly, his gaze still fixed on Xu Yang.
"Brother Xu, what are you hesitating for? Hurry up and agree! Elder Tian is a Spirit Treasure Grandmaster. With his guidance, you’ll definitely become a Weapon Forging Grandmaster of your generation!" Zuo Mu looked at Xu Yang, his face full of envy.