Douluo Dragon King: I am the Lord of the Abyss, the King of Eternal Night.

Chapter 266 Assassination! Assassination! The intelligence was wrong!!!
"Surviving the Heavenly Tribulation...Imprinted with the power of heaven and earth..."

Within the King's Domain, the Ant King pondered these words, seemingly understanding something yet still somewhat puzzled.

For example, how does one attract a heavenly tribulation?
Upon hearing the Ant King's telepathic message, Jiang Xiu took the opportunity to ask the question: "Teacher, according to this explanation, how should one trigger the Heavenly Tribulation?"

"Well..." Zhenhua pondered for a moment and said, "The right time, the right place, and the right people are all indispensable."

"Do you know why I am the only master craftsman in the world today?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Xiu shook his head slightly. Logically speaking, it was rather strange that none of the nearly thirty level-eight Saint Craftsmen could break through to the Divine Craftsman level.

Zhenhua put his hands behind his back and sighed softly, "Xiaoxiu, I have also taught the Divine Craftsmen the breakthrough method, but without exception, even if those Holy Craftsmen forged their souls perfectly, they could not attract the Heavenly Tribulation."

"It's as if the rumor that there can only be one master craftsman in the world is true, as if this world doesn't want another master craftsman to emerge..."

"The power of heaven and earth, heaven and earth..." Jiang Xiu murmured to himself, a glint of light flashing in his purple eyes.

The current spirit of the Douluo Continent is Tang Hao, so aren't the Heavenly Tribulation and the power of heaven and earth controlled by Tang Hao?
Of course, he doesn't know whether his guess is right or wrong, since he hasn't reached Tang Hao's level yet.

"One from one plane? I'm not a native of Douluo Continent, which proves I can still do it." The Ant King's eyes lit up upon hearing this.

"Bang bang bang!"

Just then, a knock sounded on the door, followed by the voice of a staff member.

"President, the envoy from the Star Luo Empire has been arranged, and the other Saint Craftsmen have also arrived. It's almost time for the exchange."

"Alright, I understand. Go and maintain order," Zhenhua instructed.

"Understood." After replying, the staff member headed to the blacksmith's hall.

Zhenhua glanced at Jiang Xiu, "Little Xiu, I have a forging exchange with the Star Luo Empire. You should come with me. After the exchange, I will trigger a heavenly tribulation for this piece of metal. You can observe it then."

"Thank you, Master," Jiang Xiu said respectfully.

Zhenhua waved his hand slightly, "No need for so much formality, come with me."

Jiang Xiu nodded slightly, then gave an order to Ba Huang in the shadows. He hadn't forgotten about the assassination attempt on his teacher earlier that day.

……

Forging Hall.

The seats around the room were already filled with spectators, including blacksmiths from the Star Luo Empire and blacksmiths from the Federation. However, everyone present was staring intently at the golden-robed figure in the very center.

The title of "Master Craftsman" represents the ultimate goal that countless blacksmiths strive for throughout their lives.

“A master craftsman, he’s alive!”

"So domineering!"

"Look over there, there are so many master craftsmen on the judging panel."

"I've mistakenly entered the imperial palace..."

In the audience, countless viewers were discussing how such highly skilled craftsmen, rarely seen outside, were actually gathered here in large numbers.

"President Zhenhua, let's begin. I've been wanting to see the style of a master craftsman for a long time."

Chang Gongyan smiled as he looked at Zhenhua opposite him, and stretched out his withered, wooden hand.

He originally planned to bring his apprentice Lin Yuhan to the Forging Masters Association in secret, and then have his apprentice challenge Zhenhua's disciples.

However, after learning that Zhenhua's disciple had broken through to the Grandmaster level three years ago, he immediately gave up the idea.

Three years ago, an eleven-year-old grandmaster, how could anyone fight him?
So this time he came openly to have a sincere exchange with Zhenhua, to see what was so special about the master craftsman and whether it could help his forging skills.

"Then let's begin." Zhenhua nodded slightly. He was not a narrow-minded person, and besides, he had done this kind of exchange many times before.

Moreover, forging knows no borders, but blacksmiths do.

As a blacksmith of the Federation, he naturally couldn't allow the blacksmiths of the Star Luo Empire to gain the title.

Immediately, the two went to a forging table and prepared to begin.

"Brother Chang Gong, well done! Keep your spirits up, don't embarrass yourself!"

In the audience, Ning Fengzhi encouraged Chang Gongyan, not even using telepathy, but shouting directly at him.

"Brother Ning is truly loyal and righteous," Chang Gongyan thought to himself, slightly moved. Making friends with this person was truly his blessing and good fortune.

"start!"

As the voice of a master craftsman rang out, Chang Gongyan and Zhenhua began forging simultaneously. To accommodate Chang Gongyan, both of them were forging soul forging this time.

"Ding dong! Ding dong!"

For a moment, the hall resounded with the clanging of metal. "Forge away. When you're finished and your strength and energy are depleted, that will be my chance to strike," Ning Fengzhi chuckled to himself, quietly watching Zhenhua.

"Is this Jiang Xiu?" In the stands, Lin Yuhan looked around for something, and finally her gaze settled on Jiang Xiu.

"I must find an opportunity to challenge you!" Lin Yuhan said to herself as she looked at Jiang Xiu's handsome face.

Her master once said that she was no match for Jiang Xiu, but she didn't believe it. As the number one young person in the Star Luo Empire, she also had her own pride.

Although Jiang Xiu is strong, her forging hammer is no less heavy!
"Ba Huang, act according to the situation later, and don't let that evil soul master get away." Jiang Xiu instructed the shadow beside him while watching Ning Fengzhi.

"My lord, rest assured, I am here." Emperor Ba said succinctly.

As expected of the vice president of the Star Luo Empire's Blacksmith Association, Chang Gongyan's skills in soul forging were truly masterful, with each strike perfectly executed.

But Zhenhua's forging is even stronger, like playing an ancient and simple musical movement, seemingly perfectly natural.

"Ding!"

With a soft thud, Zhenhua stopped the giant hammer first, while Chang Gongyan followed a step behind.

When the metals forged by the two were revealed, everyone was shocked.

The metal forged by Chang Gongyan seemed to be imbued with life and soul, as if it were breathing. But when everyone saw the metal forged by Zhenhua, they were even more shocked.

Because the Soul Forge that Zhenhua forged was like a child, as if it had its own emotions, and its surface displayed different scenes.

"President Zhenhua, I have learned a great deal!" Chang Gongyan was slightly taken aback, then slowly sighed and cupped his hands in greeting to Zhenhua.

The soul forging that Zhenhua created was far beyond his reach; it was the ultimate realm, and he was still far from achieving it. He still had a long way to go and needed to practice more.

"Hmm." Zhenhua nodded slightly, then prepared to calm his soul power.

"Now!" A ruthless glint flashed in Ning Fengzhi's eyes. His figure suddenly transformed into a streak of blood-red light, rushing towards Zhenhua. He raised his hand and unleashed three crimson, evil rays of light.

"Um?!"

In an instant, Zhenhua sensed a deadly crisis. When he looked up, he saw a beam of light emanating the terrifying aura of a Super Douluo heading straight for him.

"Oh no! Enemy attack! Protect the president!"

Instantly, the master craftsmen in the audience all headed towards Zhenhua's position.

They knew very well that their guild leader was not in good health and was not good at fighting!

When Chang Gongyan saw the attacker, he froze on the spot, because it was Ning Fengzhi who was with him!

Instantly, Chang Gongyan was enveloped by an ominous premonition. This person was probably approaching him to attack Zhenhua. If Zhenhua, as a master craftsman, were to be killed, he would definitely be implicated. And he represented the Star Luo Empire!

"It's over! I'm doomed! Will I become the empire's eternal sinner?!"

Ning Fengzhi's encouragement just now felt like a death knell.

"Buzz!"

At this critical moment, a level nine protective shield suddenly appeared on Zhenhua's body.

But in the blink of an eye, the level nine protective shield was shattered by three scarlet beams of light, exploding in mid-air like glass.

"Hehehe! Die!"

But at this moment, Ning Fengzhi's figure had already arrived in front of Zhenhua, his five fingers like eagle claws grabbing at Zhenhua, his blood-red eyes seemingly already seeing the scene of Zhenhua's head exploding.

His greatest strength is speed; no one can possibly be faster than him. Although he is not good at close combat, Zhenhua would never be his match!
In the shadow of Zhenhua, Ba Huang is poised to strike.

The master craftsmen around were also rushing towards Zhenhua.

However, at this critical moment...

"Stab!"

Suddenly, Zhenhua's golden robe ripped open, revealing a muscular physique. The muscles on his back resembled a ferocious dragon's head, and his entire body was enveloped in a dense aura of blood and qi.

In an instant, Zhenhua twisted his waist, his four-character battle armor appeared, and his right palm transformed into a dragon claw, grabbing towards Ning Fengzhi's head.

"You want to kill me!"

"Behold my Sorrowful Wind Skull-Splitting Palm!"

Feeling the menacing aura rushing towards him, Ning Fengzhi was immediately taken aback.

Wasn't Zhenhua supposed to be frail and weak?
"Oh no! The intelligence is wrong!"

(End of this chapter)