anovelconsole Chapter 12762 Someone's Here!
Chapter 12762 Someone's Here!
Chapter 12762 Someone's Here!
The Heavenly Craftsman Forging Platform is not located in Golden Heart City, but on a mountain in the suburbs. It is a huge circular stone platform, made entirely of dark gold stone, and covered with dense forging runes.
Around the stone platform stand four huge stone pillars, each carved with a pattern representing the four phases of the sun: dawn, noon, dusk, and extinction.
These four stone pillars are clearly related to the path of the blazing sun, as they radiate the sun's energy. However, the pillars are shrouded in a strange golden-red mist, and waves of intense heat constantly emanate from them, making people uneasy.
That was not the pure and innocent scent of the sun, but a curse!
The blazing sun can be a source of warmth for all things, but it can also be a calamity that burns everything to ashes!
On the circular stone platform are forging tables, containing forging furnaces, hammers, anvils, bellows, and other equipment.
Each forging platform is connected to the large stone platform and powered by the four stone pillars surrounding it. Therefore, forging here allows one to directly receive the nourishment of the sun's energy, resulting in artifacts imbued with boundless Daoist essence.
However, all four sun pillars are entangled in curses. Using this Heavenly Craftsman Forging Platform to refine weapons will not only provide nourishment from the blazing sun, but will also inevitably subject one to its curse!
At this moment, there were only a few guards around the Heavenly Craftsman Forging Platform, and only a few blacksmiths were forging weapons inside the stone platform. The scene was very deserted.
This place, like the Li Huo Gui Yuan Pool, is now deserted, a once bustling metropolis, due to the impending catastrophe.
The guards and blacksmiths were all taken aback when they saw the Hundred Refinements Venerable arrive, and hurriedly bowed.
"Greetings, Venerable One!"
Venerable Bailian nodded slightly and said, "You may all step back."
"Yes..." No one dared to ask any more questions and left as instructed.
Venerable Bailian led Ye Chen and the others to the outer edge of the circular stone platform, pointing to the stone pillars at the platform's edge and saying:
"Look, this is the curse of the scorching sun. If you are not afraid of death, you may try to forge weapons here."
Ye Chen's heart stirred, and he looked at the four stone pillars. The patterns on the stone pillars were incredibly mysterious, recording the process of the sun from dawn to noon, then to dusk, and finally to its demise.
When a blacksmith is forging a weapon, he can use the spiritual energy from different times of the day, depending on his needs.
However, the four stone pillars are now shrouded in a golden-red curse mist of the blazing sun, and they will inevitably be corroded by the curse of the blazing sun if the forging platform is used.
At this moment, Ye Chen stood on the edge of the stone platform, feeling an invisible, scorching power enveloping him, like blazing sun or magma, and a burning pain emanated from his body.
This is clearly the power of the Scorching Sun Curse; the weapon has already been damaged even before the forging process has begun.
Leng Yueyao, whose cultivation was the weakest, turned pale and hurriedly circulated her spiritual energy to resist, her voice trembling slightly: "Such a powerful curse..."
Ren Feifan frowned slightly: "This curse is indeed intense and terrifying. If one forges a weapon here, one will surely be burned alive by the blazing sun and fire."
After considering for a moment, Ye Chen said, "Although there are dangers, it's worth a try."
He estimated that with his cultivation level, he should be able to withstand the scorching sun curse.
Venerable Bailian chuckled and said, "Suit yourself. If you're not afraid of death, feel free to try."
"In short, I'll keep an eye on things here and give you three days."
Ye Chen hummed in agreement and then stepped into the Heavenly Craftsman Forging Platform.
Ren Feifan wanted to follow him in, but Ye Chen raised his hand to stop him, saying:
"No need, Senior Ren, I can manage on my own."
Ren Feifan hesitated for a moment, then nodded, allowing Ye Chen to enter alone.
Ye Chen stepped onto the Heavenly Craftsman Forging Platform alone. As his foot landed on the stone surface, a burning pain instantly spread from his foot to his limbs and bones.
That was the power of the curse of the scorching sun, like a bone-deep infection, ready to erode his meridians the moment it came into contact with him.
He took a deep breath and channeled the moonlight energy within his body to alleviate the scorching heat of the sun.
Then, he found a forging table closest to the Dawn Pillar, took out the Moonlit Star Shattering Sword, and retrieved some rare and precious materials and minerals from the Reincarnation Graveyard, arranging them carefully.
"Hopefully, this Heavenly Craftsman's Forging Platform can truly repair this sword..."
Ye Chen looked at the cracks on the Guanghan Shattered Star Sword and murmured to himself.
"Master of the tomb, this sword is a divine sword of the lunar path. I hope you can repair it and let me wield it, so that I may have the opportunity to regain the power I once had at my peak!"
The voice of the Goddess of Illusion Moon echoed from within the Graveyard of Reincarnation.
Now that all her remains have been recovered, she no longer needs to worry about falling into a deep sleep, thanks to the support of those remains, even though the Night of the Illusionary Moon has long passed.
However, her scattered remains were still shrouded in chaotic evil energy, which could not be completely purified even after being soaked in the Li Huo Gui Yuan Pool for a long time.
Only with the help of the Moonlit Star-Shattering Sword can chaos be annihilated.
The Goddess of Illusion clasped her hands together and silently blessed Ye Chen.
Ye Chen nodded, said no more, and raised his hand to light the forging furnace.
The fire in the furnace was lit, and the flames were the color of the blazing sun, dazzling and intense.
Refining artifacts at the Heavenly Craftsman Forging Platform is supported by the energy of the blazing sun, making the forging process twice as efficient.
Ye Chen put the Guanghan Shattered Star Sword and many auxiliary materials into the forging furnace.
The blazing sun and fiery furnace were forging the Moonlit Star-Shattering Sword.
But the curse of the scorching sun also swept in like a tidal wave, causing Ye Chen's meridians to feel a dull burning pain.
The gazes of Venerable Bailian, Ren Feifan, Granny Xinduan, and others on the periphery were all focused on Ye Chen.
Granny Xinduan looked at Ye Chen's skillful forging techniques, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.
With his hands behind his back, Venerable Bailian had a complicated expression. He hoped that Ye Chen could successfully temper the divine weapon, but he was also worried that Ye Chen would not be able to withstand the curse of the scorching sun, and he was even more afraid that Ye Chen would damage the Heavenly Craftsman Forging Platform.
Ren Feifan's expression was also solemn. He dared not underestimate the curse of the scorching sun, and he didn't know if Ye Chen could withstand it.
Ye Chen also sensed that as the forging process progressed, the curse of the scorching sun intensified.
The burning sensation in my body intensified, like being engulfed by lava.
Golden-red curse mist spread from the four stone pillars, flowing wildly into Ye Chen's body along with the flames of the forge.
Ye Chen frowned and urged the Divine Moon and Vast Ocean Book to resist, but he discovered that in addition to the scorching and domineering heat of the sun, the curse also contained a trace of the mysterious and cold abyss aura!
"Ok?"
"abyss?"
Upon noticing this, Ye Chen was startled. The power of the abyss within him seemed to be drawn by this aura and began to stir restlessly.
He quickly composed himself, channeling the spiritual energy of the bright moon to its limit. A layer of shimmering white aura appeared around him, isolating him from the curse of the blazing sun and the abyss's aura.
Seeing this, the Goddess of Illusion also released her own spiritual energy. The moonlight and Ye Chen's moon radiance merged to form an even stronger barrier, firmly resisting the invading curse and evil energy.
"hiss……"
"Unexpectedly, this curse of the scorching sun also contains the evil energy of the abyss."
Ye Chen kept a close watch on things, remaining on high alert.
Then, he picked up a forging hammer from the forging table, took the Guanghan Shattered Star Sword out of the furnace, and began to hammer and strike it on the anvil, constantly forging it.
Through countless trials and tribulations, the cracks on the Guanghan Shattered Star Sword were gradually repaired.
After the crack was repaired, the lunar laws on the Guanghan Shattered Star Sword became more and more complete, and the moonlight it emitted became more and more brilliant and pure.
Time passed slowly, and a day went by in the blink of an eye.
The atmosphere on the Heavenly Craftsman Forging Platform was becoming increasingly astonishing. The sword light of the Guanghan Shattered Star Sword was growing brighter and brighter. In the bright white moonlight, there was a faint trace of the blazing sun's energy. The two forces blended together but did not conflict with each other, making the Dao essence of the sword even more profound.
When forging weapons on the Heavenly Craftsman Forging Platform, as long as you can withstand the curse of the scorching sun, you can receive the blessing of the scorching sun!
Ye Chen's forehead was covered in sweat, and his clothes were already soaked through. The curse of the scorching sun continued to erode him, and he could not completely defend against it.
Strands of the scorching sun's cursed aura, mixed with the constant erosion from the abyss, caused him burning pain all over his body, while also sending chills down his spine from time to time.
He gritted his teeth and persevered, knowing that only one final step was needed to completely repair the Guanghan Shattered Star Sword.
Just then, a loud and cold voice suddenly came from the high sky, echoing throughout the entire Heavenly Craftsman Forging Platform:
"Friends of the Golden District, I am the Lord of the Tide. I have a question for you. Please show yourself!"
The voice rang out abruptly, carrying a powerful aura that was not that of a native cultivator from the Golden District.
"The wave leader?"
Upon hearing this, Venerable Bailian felt a chill in his heart.
He had heard of the Lord of the Tide, a top expert in Void City and one of the named individuals of the Mother Path. His strength was unfathomable, and he rarely appeared in public. Why would he suddenly descend upon the Golden District today?
Venerable Bailian immediately released his divine sense and probed towards the outer edge of the Golden Radiance Zone. He saw a flying boat hovering in the nebula outside the Golden Radiance Zone.
At the bow of the flying boat stood a figure dressed in a dark blue robe, surrounded by rich water-attribute spiritual energy. Behind him followed a dozen or so cultivators from the Void Trade Market, each with a powerful aura.
Because the catastrophe in the Venusian region was in full swing, with chaotic energy and metal turmoil rampant, they did not land easily, but instead waited on the outer edge of the nebula.
Venerable Bailian looked up at the sky and solemnly asked, "Lord of the Tides has come from afar. May I ask what you wish to inquire about?"
High above, the voice of the Tide Lord rang out once more, carrying an overwhelming force:
"Through my divination, I have glimpsed a beam of moonlight shooting into the sky in the Golden District. It is likely that the Holy Son of the Bright Moon, Chen Ye, is currently in the Golden District. I wonder if Venerable Bai Lian could tell me if the Holy Son of the Bright Moon is indeed in your presence?"
"This person murdered the Crimson Cup Master of my Void City; he is truly a great sinner!"
It turns out that Ye Chen possessed the Heaven-Deceiving Talisman and the Primordial Chaos Qi, concealing the secrets of heaven and making him impossible to find in the Void Market. However, on this day, Ye Chen forged the Guanghan Shattered Star Sword, and the moonlight burst forth from the sword's body, disturbing the secrets of heaven and attracting the powerful figures of the Void Market.
The Venerable Hundred Refinements understood; it turned out that the Lord of the Tide had come for Ye Chen.
He turned to look at Ye Chen, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.
On this day, Ye Chen actually withstood the curse of the scorching sun, and it seemed that he was about to repair the Guanghan Shattered Star Sword. Such talent and perseverance were truly rare.
His attitude towards Ye Chen has changed from initial wariness to a touch of appreciation.
Moreover, the Golden District still needs Ye Chen's Divine Moon Ocean Book to suppress the catastrophe, so he naturally cannot hand Ye Chen over.
Venerable Bailian sneered and said to the sky, "So what if it is? So what if it isn't? Lord Tide, the Golden District is my territory, and it's not your place to run wild!"
The Lord of the Tide said in a deep voice, "If he is really here, then hand him over! I have come here today only to capture the Holy Son of Bright Moon, and I have no intention of becoming enemies with the Golden Radiance District."
"I refuse to hand over the person, so what can you do about it?" The Venerable of Hundred Refinements was surrounded by a burst of golden light, and his Geng metal aura exploded. "If you have the guts, then come down and try!"
A brief silence fell over the high heavens, as the Lord of the Tide was clearly wary of the Golden District's strength.
A moment later, his voice came again: "Hehe, since Venerable Hundred Refinements refuses to hand over the person, then I will wait here. As long as Chen Ye takes one step out of the Golden Radiance District, I will take his life!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the atmosphere above the sky quieted down, clearly indicating that the Wave Lord and others were on guard outside the Golden District, quietly waiting for Ye Chen to appear.
Ye Chen frowned slightly, not expecting to attract the attention of people from Void Market.
However, now is not the time to let our minds wander; forging the Moonlit Star Shattering Sword is the most important thing.
Through Ye Chen's repeated refinement, the sword was finally repaired, and the Moon Law was restored to its original state.
Ye Chen slowly raised his hand and grasped the repaired Guanghan Shattered Star Sword. The sword was as white as jade, and as the moonlight flowed, there were faint traces of crimson gold and blazing sun energy. The blade was extremely sharp, and with a light slash, a sharp sword energy burst forth, tearing a gap in the surrounding air.
"It's done!"
A look of shock flashed across Granny Xinduan's eyes, and she couldn't help but gasp softly.
As a top-notch blacksmith, she could naturally see the changes in the sword. The repaired Guanghan Shattered Star Sword was several times more powerful than before, and it even incorporated the power of the sun, becoming a divine weapon with both sun and moon attributes.
Venerable Bailian nodded, his admiration deepening, yet also tinged with regret: "Mingyuezi's forging talent is unparalleled in the world, it's a pity he's not my disciple."
Ren Feifan nodded slightly. With the Guanghan Shattered Star Sword repaired, Ye Chen had an extra trump card, giving him more confidence in future battles against various enemies.
The agreed-upon three-day period has now passed by only halfway, with a full day and a half remaining.
Ye Chen gripped the Guanghan Shattering Star Sword tightly, feeling the immense power emanating from it. A slight smile appeared on his lips, and he was quite satisfied.
He retrieved the sword from the Reincarnation Graveyard and handed it to the Goddess of Illusion Moon, saying, "Illusion Moon, give it a try and see if you can purify the chaotic evil energy on your remains."
The Moon Goddess happily accepted the sword, her fingers tracing its blade as she infused it with a wisp of moonlight energy.
In an instant, the Moonlit Star Shattering Sword erupted with dazzling moonlight, enveloping the figure of the Illusionary Moon Goddess. The chaotic evil energy that clung to her fragments was gradually purified by the moonlight's erosion, hissing as it was eroded.
A look of relief appeared on the face of the Moon Goddess, and her aura became clearer, indicating that she had recovered some of her power.
"Thank you, tomb owner."
"With this sword, in a few days at most I can drive away the chaos, merge with the remnants, and restore my former power."
The Moon Goddess thanked her with joy, her eyes filled with gratitude. She then sat cross-legged and began refining the Moon Shattering Star Sword to dissolve the chaotic energy on the remains.
Ye Chen was quite satisfied; half of the three days given by the Hundred Refinements Venerable were still available.
Next, he will use the remaining time to forge and strengthen the Heavenly Emperor Divine Sword to enhance his strength.
The hidden danger of the abyss power within him has not yet been eliminated, and he is about to travel to the Great Sun Glazed Pure Land to find the Yin-Yang Divine Contract Yang Chapter. Only by increasing his strength can he cope with the various crises that are about to come.
He lit the forging furnace again and put the Heavenly Emperor Divine Sword and more precious forging materials into it.
The furnace fire blazed fiercely, scorching everything inside until it glowed red-hot, and the scorching curse of the Heavenly Craftsman's Forging Platform grew increasingly violent as the forging process progressed.