Douluo's Spirit Pearl Divine Sword

These two beauties were probably snatched by him. They didn't try to please him at all, they just gritted their teeth and endured it. The Star Luo Empire didn't care about this city at all. This place could be considered the territory of the Martial Soul Main Hall and the Blacksmith Association.

Furthermore, the Spirit Hall's power far surpasses that of the Blacksmith Association. If they were to rebel, their families would be utterly doomed.

"Archie, how many gold soul coins did you get today? Lou Gao's reputation should have earned you a lot of money, right?" Miles asked.

"My lord, please forgive me. Today, I was doing a good job promoting it, but some people sabotaged it. They somehow destroyed the sword I forged, so all my efforts were in vain." The burly man named Archie knelt on the ground and said tremblingly.

"Useless trash, who are you to dare block my path to wealth!" Miles said, already releasing his spirit rings, two yellow, three purple, and one black, indicating that this person was a Soul Emperor level expert.

“My lord, I did not see the person who made the move directly, but I have suspects. Most of the people who came to my blacksmith shop today were ordinary civilians, but there was a group of people who were dressed in fine clothes and had an extraordinary aura. They were obviously Soul Masters. Only they had the ability to cause trouble when I was not paying any attention.”

"But as you know, sir, I am just an ordinary person. How could I dare to offend a Soul Master? Therefore, I did not alert them at the time, but quickly returned to report the news to you. You will surely be satisfied with what you hear. Among that group of people, there are two stunning beauties, more beautiful than any woman I have ever seen. Only such women are worthy of your status, sir," Archie flattered.

“Oh, a stunning beauty!” Miles exclaimed, intrigued. “How does she compare to the two beauties in my arms?”

The two women in Miles' arms were rare beauties, but Archie shook his head decisively. "They are completely incomparable. Whether in terms of temperament or appearance, those two women are ten times better than the ones you have, sir."

"Really? Okay, Archie, if what you're saying is true, then I won't blame you for what happened today. After I've had my fun with these two women, I can even give them to you to play with," Miles said excitedly.

Since becoming the master of the Martial Soul Hall, he has been powerful and influential. His greatest hobbies are accumulating wealth and playing with women. As for strength, in a place like Gengxin City, being a Soul Emperor is more than enough. Anyway, he knows that it will be difficult for him to reach the Soul Saint level in his lifetime, so he simply lay down and did not cultivate for a long time.

"Thank you, sir!" Archie said excitedly. "Then, sir, shall we go and capture them immediately?"

"No rush. Just send someone to keep an eye on them and make sure they don't escape. I'll go see my stunning beauty tomorrow. Tonight, let me enjoy the good stuff I just got today as an appetizer before the main course." Miles was a very pragmatic man; he knew that what he had in his hands was truly his.

He picked up the two innocent girls and carried them into the hall. Soon, the cries of the two women echoed from inside. Archie, listening from outside, was deeply moved, for he knew that one of these women would one day belong to him.

The next morning, after a quick pack, everyone headed to the headquarters of the Blacksmiths' Association.

The headquarters is located in the city center and is a very tall building.

Looking up, this massive building was at least thirty or forty meters tall and occupied a vast area. The fact that it occupied such a large space in the city center speaks volumes about its importance to the city. Overall, the building resembled Soto City's grand arena. Hanging directly above the building was a dark iron plaque. It bore no words, only two raised images: a hammer and a chisel.

The massive building appeared somewhat rugged, lacking any ornate decorations. There wasn't even a guard at the entrance. Yet, a constant stream of people flowed in and out. The three large doors were wide open, allowing a view of the bustling crowds inside.

Bai Chenxiang, holding a piece of information, introduced it to everyone: "This Blacksmith Association is divided into five floors. The first floor is the trading area. Blacksmiths bring their best works or metals here to trade. Of course, there are also merchants who specialize in selling various metals. The second floor is the high-end trading area. Rare metals are generally traded here. The third floor is the blacksmith registration and assessment area, specifically for assessing blacksmith levels. The fourth floor is the VIP area, which is also the auction area. Some particularly precious and rare forged items are auctioned regularly there. And the fifth floor is the Blacksmith Association's office area."

The Min clan truly lives up to their reputation as intelligence gathering experts; they've already obtained a lot of useful information last night.

Instead of lingering on the first or second floor, the group headed straight for the fourth floor, from where it became much more difficult for anyone to enter.

Two guards immediately stopped them. "Gentlemen, the VIP area is just behind us. Please show your invitation or VIP pass!"

These two guards were quite extraordinary. Even when facing this group of people with extraordinary bearing, they remained neither humble nor arrogant. Tianlin could sense that both of them possessed the strength of a Soul Saint.

These must be the strongest guards of the Blacksmiths' Guild, because those who can enter the fourth floor are all wealthy and powerful, and they must ensure the safety of their guests.

In the original story, Tang San was able to enter easily because of Titan. Now, Tianlin and his group have no one to guide them, but they have other methods.

"We're here to see the master craftsman Lou Gao. We apologize, we don't have an invitation or VIP pass, but we have other ways to prove we're qualified to enter." Tianlin turned to Long Gong Meng Shu and said, "Senior, we're counting on you!"

"Hmm!" Dragon Lord nodded, stepped forward, and summoned the Dragon Staff and Soul Ring.

Two yellow, three purple, and four black soul rings—nine in total—left the two guards dumbfounded.

"You...you actually thought I was a Title Douluo!" The guard on the left said respectfully, "Greetings, Your Majesty. I am Silong, the personal disciple of my master Lou Gao, the president of the Blacksmith Association. I was unaware of Your Majesty's arrival and have failed to greet you properly. Please forgive me. May I ask Your Majesty's title so that I can report to my master immediately?"

“My title is Dragon-Snake. Perhaps you’ve heard more of my previous name, Lord Dragon!” Lord Dragon replied.

"Lord Dragon! So you are the senior Lord Dragon from the Peerless Dragon and Serpent Sect. Congratulations on your advancement to Title Douluo! Please wait a moment, Your Majesty, while I go to report immediately!"

After Silong finished speaking, he respectfully left.

This world truly is a place where strength reigns supreme. This is the real reason why Tianlin brought a titled Douluo with him on this trip. It wasn't for safety, but for convenience. With a titled Douluo by his side, he would be respected wherever he went, and it would be easier to get access through back channels.

For example, Si Long only went for less than five minutes before returning, showing how seriously he took it. A Title Douluo's visit is no small matter anywhere.

"Your Majesty, my master is in the foundry. He asked me to take you in. This way, please!"

Chapter 323 The Divine Craftsman's Tower

Led by Si Long, the group arrived at the area between the fourth and fifth floors. There were no guards here, only a large door blocking the stairs. Moreover, this door was made of alloy, which would probably be difficult for ordinary low-level Soul Masters to break through.

Si Long walked to the alloy door, raised his hand and knocked lightly on it. He knocked rhythmically, not only in different places but also with varying force, and the metal door responded with a slight clicking sound.

This could be considered a form of Morse code.

After Silong knocked thirty-six times, the metal door made a rattling sound and slowly opened to the side, revealing the passage to the upper floor.

Si Long said, "Please follow me, Your Majesty and all distinguished guests."

"The master is waiting for you all on the fifth floor. In fact, this fifth floor is the private forging area exclusively for high-level blacksmiths of the Blacksmith Association. Every blacksmith of the Grandmaster level or above has his own forging room here."

There aren't many foundries here. Clearly, because blacksmiths are not valued in this world, master-level blacksmiths are few and far between.

Si Long led everyone to Forging Room Number One, knocked on the door and said, "Teacher, it's me. His Majesty Dragon Serpent has arrived!"

Si Long's words traveled inside, and shortly after, accompanied by a series of mechanical clicks, the large iron door slowly slid open, revealing a brightly lit room. Strangely, this forging room had no windows; the brightness came from a light-emitting soul tool hanging from the ceiling—perhaps the only luxury the Blacksmiths' Guild possessed.

The person who opened the door was a short, stout old man, about 1.6 meters tall, but his waist was probably also 1.6 meters. He had protruding ears, small eyes, and a messy head of short hair that looked like it hadn't been washed for days. He was wearing a loose robe, and his chubby face was covered with some metallic powder-like stuff. He was Lou Gao, the president of the Blacksmith Association and the head of the three great master craftsmen.

Lou Gao looked at Long Gongdao, who was holding a dragon staff, and said, "Oh! You must be His Majesty Long She. It's a pleasure to meet you. I am Lou Gao. I wonder if Your Majesty has come to the Blacksmiths' Association to see me. Is there anything important you need?"

Lou Gao was usually a very proud person, but pride doesn't mean he was oblivious to the consequences. He was very clear about his own position. Although he was one of the only three great master craftsmen in the world, his status was only so-so outside of Gengxin City. Therefore, even though he knew that Miles of the Martial Soul Hall was using his name to make money, he didn't dare to say anything for the sake of the development of the Blacksmith Association.

Not to mention that they are now facing a Title Douluo.

He himself was not afraid of death, but he absolutely could not let the blacksmiths' association suffer.

His ideal has always been simple: to forge more excellent weapons and armor and live a happy life of blacksmithing every day.

“Mr. Lou Gao, it is not me who wants to see you, but the Vice Sect Master of our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.” Long Gong stepped aside, allowing Lou Gao to see Tian Lin behind him.

"The vice sect master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School!" Lou Gao was shocked. The rumors of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School defeating the 'mysterious force' had already spread throughout the entire continent. Of course, Lou Gao knew about it. Moreover, anyone who understood the situation was very clear that the so-called mysterious force was none other than the Spirit Hall.

The fact that the second-in-command of a powerful force that dared to challenge the behemoth that the Spirit Hall would actually come to find him specifically must mean something significant.

"Senior Lou Gao, hello. My name is Jun Tianlin, and this is my fiancée, Ning Rongrong, who will also be the successor sect leader of our sect." Tianlin pulled Ning Rongrong over to introduce her. It could be said that the two of them were the future leaders of the sect, and for them to personally come to invite him was quite a show of respect!

"I smell the scent of a sword, Senior Lou Gao, are you forging a sword?"

Upon hearing Tianlin's question, Lou Gao's eyes lit up. "That's right, you understand swordsmanship?"

“Yes, I am the personal disciple of Sword Douluo Chen Xin, and I also know a little about forging. May I have the opportunity to see the divine weapon forged by the foremost of the three great master craftsmen of our time?” Tian Lin said with a smile. He knew very well that to recruit Lou Gao, he had to start with his greatest interest.

Sure enough, upon hearing this, Lou Gao immediately perked up. "So you're Sword Douluo's disciple! That's great! Then quickly help me appraise the sword I forged. It's rumored that Sword Douluo's Seven Kill Sword is a divine weapon no less powerful than the Clear Sky Hammer. I suppose you must also have considerable expertise in swordsmanship!"

Lou Gao led everyone into his foundry, which was in a mess, with various metals, weapons and armor scattered everywhere.

These weapons and armor would surely fetch a high price if displayed outside, but Lou Gao discarded them like worn-out shoes. Clearly, in his eyes, they were all failures.

At this moment, a sword on the forging table caught Tianlin's attention. The silver-white blade was engraved with a dragon, an image exactly like the Sword God's Sword that Chenxin had told him about. "This is the Sword of Devastation!"

"Young man, you actually know Qingjue?" This time it was Lou Gao's turn to be surprised. "As expected of Sword Douluo's disciple, this was originally the martial soul of an ancient sword dao soul master. According to the manuscript left by the first president of my blacksmith association, after that sword dao soul master broke through to level 100 and became a god, his original martial soul turned into a divine weapon."

"I've been thinking, since divine artifacts can be formed from martial spirits, can they be forged by humans? Then I can prove to the world that we blacksmiths can also play a role no less than that of soul masters!"

After hearing Lou Gao's bold words, everyone was shocked. As expected of the world's number one craftsman, his ambition was greater than anyone else's.

For a blacksmith to forge a divine weapon is like a titled Douluo hoping to break through level 100 and become a god—it represents the ultimate ideal.

Tianlin picked up the Overturning Sword and examined it. "The blade gleams with a cold light and contains a rich ice attribute. It should be forged from the Extreme Cold Ice Soul. A fine sword!"

"Young man, you have a good eye! You even guessed the most important raw material, the Frostbite Ice Soul!" Lou Gao praised.

But then, Tianlin sighed heavily, “Unfortunately, this Extreme Cold Ice Soul has not been imbued with a soul, and this sword has not been inspired. Therefore, no matter how strong this sword is, it is only a sharp weapon and will never reach the standard of a true divine weapon.”

"Soul infusion, spirit summoning?" Lou Gao was puzzled by these two unfamiliar terms. "What do they mean? A new forging technique?"

Tianlin looked at Bai Chenxiang and said, "Chenxiang, take out your Waterfall Chant and let the senior appreciate it."

“Okay.” Bai Chenxiang took out two swords from behind her back and handed them to Lou Gao, saying, “Senior, these are the two short swords that Brother Jun gave me, Flying Waterfall Chant. Please take a look.”

Lou Gao took the two short swords and examined them carefully. "Hmm, these two swords should be made of spinel and azurite respectively. They're quite formidable!"

"Wait a minute, something's not right?" Lou Gao was a master craftsman after all, and he quickly noticed the wonder. He subconsciously brandished the two swords and said, "This waterfall has the ability to break through defenses, while the Water Chant can help gather energy."

"How...how did they do that? It's a divine artifact! Besides its sharpness, it has other wonderful uses. This is a true divine artifact!"

Tianlin smiled slightly, "Senior, you flatter me. The Flying Waterfall Chant can only be considered a mid-to-high-grade weapon. It is still far inferior to a true divine weapon."

Chapter 324 The Blueprints for Forging Divine Weapons and the Arrogant Miles

"Do you know how to forge a true divine weapon?" Lou Gao's eyes shone brightly. He was completely captivated by the Waterfall Whisper alone, and now Tian Lin actually said that there was a true method for forging divine weapons.

This was his lifelong wish.

Looking at the history of Douluo Continent, in the past ten thousand years, there have only been two weapon spirits that have reached the level of god-level spirits. One is the strongest divine weapon that can control the sea, the Trident of the Sea God.

The second is the pinnacle of sword martial spirits, the Overturning Sword.

For example, the Clear Sky Hammer, although known as the number one weapon spirit in the world, is still quite different from the two mentioned above.

Lou Gao knew nothing about the Trident of Poseidon, so he could only rely on the blacksmiths' association's manuscript records of the Qingjue Sword to try to recreate it.

Starting from scratch, no matter how hard he tried, he could only increase the sharpness of the sword; he knew nothing about the various wonders of the divine sword.

"Senior, please take a look at these two blueprints!" Tianlin took out the forging blueprints for the two swords, Feiwen Huanri and Shetian, which he had prepared in advance, and handed them to Lou Gao.

To an expert, what appears to be a blueprint that is like a mystery to others is, from this vantage point, a broad road leading directly to the gates of divine artifacts.

"Wonderful, truly wonderful!" Lou Gao was like a traveler who had been parched for a long time and had finally found rain. The blueprints were an oasis to him, and he was completely absorbed in them. "The legendary ore-fire refining technique really exists, and it's used in this way. But how can this Flying Sun Blade, according to the forging method, unleash the earth-shattering power described in the blueprints?"

“Teacher, you…” Silong wanted to ask.

Unexpectedly, Lou Gao pushed him away, saying, "Don't bother me, all of you get out, I need to think about this!"

Tianlin smiled slightly, "Let's go, everyone. I don't think Senior Lou Gao will want to do anything else for the time being. Let's just stroll around the Blacksmith Association."

Haste makes waste, and Tianlin knew that now was not the time to invite Lou Gao.

The best opportunity will come when Lou Gao has exhausted all his efforts to study the blueprints and still has nothing to show for it.

As for whether Lou Gao could figure it out, Tian Lin was certain it was impossible. Although he mentioned the method of infusing souls and guiding spirits on the blueprints, he didn't explain how to do it at all. Lou Gao had never cultivated spiritual power. Even if he were given another hundred years, he still wouldn't be able to figure it out. By then, it wouldn't be Tian Lin inviting him, but Lou Gao himself shamelessly pestering Tian Lin.

After leaving the Blacksmiths' Association, Tianlin planned to take Ning Rongrong on a tour of this metal capital. After all, he remembered that there were many very precious metals here, which those unrecognizable merchants had discarded as junk.

With Ning Rongrong, the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Soul Master, around today, it would be a disservice to myself not to acquire them all.

After leaving the old men, including Long Gong, She Po, and Bai He, to stay at the blacksmiths' association and wait until the building was completed, Tian Lin, along with Ning Rongrong, Bai Chenxiang, and Ma Hongjun, prepared to go to the market.

Unexpectedly, as soon as they left the blacksmiths' association, they were surrounded by more than a dozen people.

Tianlin glanced at them and saw that they were all Soul Kings above level 50. In a place like Gengxin City, apart from the Blacksmith Association, the only other organization with such strength was probably the Spirit Hall.

"You're from the Martial Soul Main Hall. What do you intend to do to our distinguished guests from the Blacksmiths' Association?" Si Long's words confirmed Tian Lin's suspicions; they were indeed from the Martial Soul Main Hall of Gengxin City.

"Heh, the Blacksmiths' Association, what is that?" An old man walked up with a sneer. It was Miles. "Silong, do you know what status you, a Grandmaster-level blacksmith, have in the Douluo Continent?"