Douluo Dragon King: Martial Soul Spring and Autumn Cicada, Lord of Time

And so, under Mu Chen's admiring gaze.

After half an hour of effort, Zhao Tao's forging was nearing its end.

With the final hammer blow, rays of spiritual light rose up, signifying the completion of the thousand-fold forging process.

"Congratulations, Zhao Tao, from today onwards, you are a Level 3 Forging Master!"

Looking at Zhao Tao, who had completed the thousand-times-forging test, Mu Chen's eyes were filled with surprise and delight as he announced the test results to Zhao Tao.

"I have successfully completed my mission. Thank you very much, President Mu, for personally testing me!"

Upon hearing Mu Chen's words, Zhao Tao smiled slightly and clasped his hands in a fist salute to Mu Chen.

"Young man, there's no need to be modest!"

"Your skill level just now is more than enough to qualify you for a level four blacksmith exam."

"At most, it just takes some time to get familiar with a few more metals."

Hearing Zhao Tao's words, Mu Chen smiled and then asked with some curiosity, "Zhao Tao, I wonder what your master's lineage is? To be able to teach such an outstanding disciple as you, your master must also be a grandmaster who is proficient in forging!"

"President Mu, I don't have a master yet."

Hearing Mu Chen's words, Zhao Tao smiled slightly and replied.

"No teachers? This... how is this possible!"

Upon hearing this, disbelief flashed in Mu Chen's eyes.

The child before me not only displayed such a high level of skill, but also had no master!

At first, Mu Chen didn't quite believe what Zhao Tao was saying.

However, upon careful reflection, one can see the process of Zhao Tao's forging.

Mu Chen could also confirm that the forging technique Zhao Tao displayed was absolutely original and did not belong to any existing forging school.

This also confirmed Mu Chen's suspicion that Zhao Tao's words were not a joke!

In other words, he learned all his forging skills through his own exploration!

Such forging talent is absolutely terrifying, far surpassing my own!

Thinking of this, Mu Chen couldn't help but feel ashamed of himself.

The gaze directed at Zhao Tao was not merely one of admiration, but also tinged with eagerness!

"Zhao Tao, your talent is truly amazing!"

"Although I don't want you to be too proud, I still have to tell you—"

"You have broken the record in Douluo Continent and become the youngest Level 3 Blacksmith!"

"The East China Sea Forging Masters Association is proud of you!"

"If you encounter any difficulties, the association will definitely help you within reasonable limits."

Looking at Zhao Tao before him, Mu Chen slowly spoke, then continued, "At the same time, as a person, I would also like to ask Zhao Tao, are you willing to become my disciple?"

"Although you are very talented, having someone to guide you can still help you go faster and further."

"As an eight-star master craftsman, I am willing to share all my experience with you to help you grow into a master craftsman, or even a legendary divine craftsman, more quickly!"

"Of course, there's also a bit of my own selfish motive here. I hope to cultivate a true master craftsman, and I see that hope in you."

After saying that, Mu Chen looked at Zhao Tao expectantly, hoping to get a positive answer from him.

After all, Mu Chen knew that with his talent, he might never be able to become a master craftsman.

His long-cherished wish was to witness the birth of a master craftsman.

"Taking on apprentices... I'm sorry, Wu Lin!"

Hearing Mu Chen's words, Zhao Tao smiled inwardly.

As a reborn person, Zhao Tao naturally did not need Mu Chen's guidance.

However, once Zhao Tao gives up, Mu Chen is very likely to take notice of Tang Wulin, this forging prodigy, and accept him as his disciple.

This is something Zhao Tao doesn't want to see!

Indeed.

Zhao Tao didn't harbor much hatred towards Tang Wulin.

After all, he, like himself, was a victim of Tang Shenwang's grand plan for ten thousand years.

but.

As a transmigrator and a reincarnated person, Zhao Tao also understood that Tang Wulin absolutely could not be allowed to grow up too fast!

After all, Tang Wulin is also Tang San's pawn, the "key" to activating the grand plan that will last for ten thousand years.

The ultimate strength that Tang San's divine sense can exert largely depends on Tang Wulin's cultivation and power.

To thwart Tang San's plot, Tang Wulin's strength must be limited.

At the same time, the stronger Tang Wulin becomes, the higher the degree of fusion with the Golden Dragon King's bloodline.

In the future, the more I strip the Golden Dragon King bloodline from Tang Wulin and return it to its rightful owner, the greater the harm I will cause him.

It could even cost lives.

And that is precisely why—

Whether it was to disrupt Tang San's grand plan or to protect Tang Wulin's life.

Allowing Tang Wulin to grow slowly and delaying his speed of unlocking the Golden Dragon King bloodline seal are both necessary choices!

It was undoubtedly a wise choice for Tang Wulin to lose Mu Chen, a master craftsman!

After all, Mu Chen was not only a master craftsman, but he also introduced Tang Wulin to Zhenhua and Mu Ye.

Mu Ye's special training also greatly increased the speed at which Tang Wulin's Golden Dragon King bloodline awakened.

This is something Zhao Tao cannot accept!

As for saving face, those who achieve great things don't concern themselves with trifles, so why worry about the future?

"I do!"

With that thought in mind, Zhao Tao made his decision and bowed to Muchen.

"Good, good, very good!"

"From this day forward, you are my disciple, Mu Chen's disciple!"

Upon receiving Zhao Tao's affirmative reply, Mu Chen's face was filled with a smile, and his gaze towards Zhao Tao was full of concern and care:

"I have complete faith in your forging talent!"

"However, to become a top-tier blacksmith, besides exceptional forging talent, one also needs powerful soul force as a foundation!"

"You have absolutely no need to worry about this!"

"Both the East Sea Blacksmith Association and I will do our utmost to nurture you, providing you with both cultivation resources and soul spirits!"

"Therefore, you can devote all your energy to soul power cultivation and forging, and you don't need to take on those time-wasting chores!"

"If you need any resources, just ask me for them!"

"My plan for you is to attempt Spirit Forging before you turn eighteen and Soul Forging before you turn twenty-seven. Are you confident?"

Looking at Zhao Tao with concern, Mu Chen revealed his plan.

"Of course!"

Hearing Mu Chen's words, Zhao Tao smiled slightly.

"Very good! This is a copy of my forging notes, which records my experience and insights into the Thousand Forging technique. I hope you will take a close look."

"In addition, come to the Blacksmith Association every two weeks on your day off, and I will personally guide you in blacksmithing."

"Also, here's your well-deserved Level 3 Forging Guild Medal, and a storage soul tool containing some basic cultivation resources. Consider it a little gift from your teacher!"

Looking at Zhao Tao's confident demeanor, Mu Chen nodded in satisfaction, then personally took out a blacksmith's medal with three stars and pinned it to Zhao Tao's chest.

Then, he took out a small booklet with a metallic texture and a bracelet-shaped storage soul tool, and handed them to Zhao Tao.

Thank you, teacher!

Zhao Tao smiled and thanked Mu Chen after receiving the forging notes and storage bracelet from him.