Douluo Continent: My plan to slay the gods has been exposed!

Chapter 76 The Blacksmith of the New Era

"Hehe, I've been so busy these days that I forgot about that."

"It seems these lads will get along well with the blacksmiths."

A figure appeared beside the winding staircase, dressed in a snow-white uniform. She was light-footed and moved with great elegance, but the thick dark circles under her eyes could not be concealed no matter what.

Elder Ju.

Ning Rongrong was about to bow when he waved her hand to stop her. Yue Guan looked at the students of the Soul Guidance Device Academy, who were completely bewildered and had been scolded like grandsons by Lou Gao. Instead of stopping them, he smiled at them.

"This new blacksmith might be a bit stingy with the materials."

"Alright, Rongrong, no need to explain so much," Chrysanthemum Douluo rubbed his eyes, covered his mouth and yawned, "It is their honor to have the head of the three great master craftsmen, President Lou Gao, personally instruct the students."

Ning Rongrong asked curiously, "Elder Ju stayed up all night again last night?"

"Um."

Yue Guan gave a faint reply and, under everyone's gaze, slowly walked to the center of the main hall.

Instantly, everyone stopped what they were doing and turned their gazes toward the titled elder of the Spirit Hall and the future first dean of the Soul Tool Academy.

"Having spent several months together, you should all know my rules: as long as you thoroughly study the blueprints and materials sent by His Holiness the Pope, I won't cause you any trouble."

"It's just that everyone has become a bit lax lately."

His indifferent gaze swept across the entire room. Everyone, whether students or new blacksmiths, lowered their heads like quails. Even though they hadn't done anything, looking at Yue Guan's eyes, they inexplicably felt a sense of guilt.

Even Oscar, who was there for the first time and wasn't even a student, lowered his head in shame, a strange and absurd thought creeping into his mind.

"Am I disturbing others by coming in? Should I not have come today?"

Just then, Oscar felt a sharp pain in his arm. He turned around in surprise and saw Ning Rongrong looking ahead and listening intently. Unbeknownst to anyone, she twisted her small hand around her forearm again.

Damn, be gentle, that really hurts!

Oscar was in so much pain that tears were almost streaming down his face when he saw Ning Rongrong release her arm expressionlessly.

"Newcomers, there's no need to be nervous. Coming from the City of Forging, your superb forging skills will surely not disappoint me," Chrysanthemum Douluo continued with a smirk. "Your current task is quite simple: assist in teaching the students to master forging techniques. In the future, we'll need your help with the creation and assembly of soul tool parts."

"Although I would love to spend more time with you all, unfortunately, my time is very precious."

Yue Guan rubbed his tired face, turned to look at the group of people standing not far away, and smiled, "Little Rongrong, the rest of the work, including everyone's arrangements and plans, is in your hands."

"receive."

Ning Rongrong gave a crisp and decisive answer, and only relaxed slightly after seeing Yue Guan's figure disappear in a streak of rainbow light.

"Rongrong, what was that just now?"

"The nascent stage of a domain."

Oscar had barely uttered the question when two voices answered simultaneously.

Lou Gao and Ning Rongrong exchanged a glance, both looking somewhat surprised.

"The young lady's knowledge is truly admirable."

"It was Grandpa Sword and Grandpa Bone who told me about Elder Ju's ability to interfere with the target's emotions," Ning Rongrong shook her head and said, "It's not that I'm very knowledgeable, it's just that someone gave me some pointers. Besides, my father and I are very envious of such an ability."

The formation of domains is fraught with unpredictability and instability, but for someone like Chrysanthemum Douluo, once his will or martial soul breaks through a certain limit, a domain will naturally be born.

It's just that I haven't fully grasped this power yet, which is why the domain hasn't fully taken shape, but it's clearly just a matter of time before it's complete.

"I never expected the Spirit Hall to be so...unpredictable."

His gaze swept across the vast, open space. Lou Gao's eyes were filled with exploration and curiosity. The various forging tools and workbenches were neatly arranged, and the students were working enthusiastically. This scene would be suitable anywhere.

However, placing it in the Spirit Hall, which once expelled the Blacksmiths' Association, seems somewhat strange.

"The blacksmith's abilities are not recognized because the existence of martial spirits has replaced too many tools and weapons."

"If you're not needed, then elimination is almost inevitable," Ning Rongrong said, looking at him. "Senior Lou Gao, have you ever thought about making some slight changes to things that have remained unchanged since ancient times, and injecting new vitality into the entire industry?"

"You mean..."

"You're right, it is a hidden weapon."

"The hidden weapons once made an ordinary person have the offensive power comparable to a Great Soul Master. So my former companion also made it. He became a guest of honor at my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School as a blacksmith and earned more than two million gold soul coins in more than two years. If it weren't for some troubles later, he should have earned even more."

Recalling their days together at Shrek Academy, Ning Rongrong was overwhelmed with a mix of emotions, which ultimately turned into a sigh.

"No one can deny his genius, no one can deny the power of his hidden weapons, but his limitations are ultimately too great."

indeed.

The three nodded in unison, a look of understanding flashing in their eyes.

This world ultimately belongs to Soul Masters, while weapons designed for ordinary people are destined to be swept into the corners of history. Meanwhile, things that are stronger, more convenient, more lethal, and more suited to this era will absorb its essence and flourish on its corpse.

The thought of being able to continue doing what he loves and earning wealth he never dared to dream of before made Lou Gao's heart race.

"Miss Rongrong, just give the orders! We rough, blacksmith-like men can endure any hardship!"

He patted his chest and laughed heartily, even his weathered face radiating a vibrant glow.

If I can really establish myself in Wuhun City, I might live a much better life than I did back home!

"The task won't be too difficult, but with Senior Lou Gao's words, I feel much more at ease."

Ning Rongrong channeled her soul power and took out several items from her soul tool, placing them on the table. Under the astonished gazes of Oscar and Lou Gao, nearly a hundred parts were assembled in a blur of motion, eventually forming a black iron box slightly larger than the palm of her hand.

"Phew, not bad. I haven't practiced for a few days, but my technique hasn't deteriorated much."

Ning Rongrong kneaded her fingers one by one and handed the black iron box to Lou Gao. The latter carefully took it with both hands, looking at the nonchalant Ning Rongrong as if she were a monster.

"This is an improved version of an ancient soul-guided audio transmission device. Our next task is to work on it."

(End of this chapter)