Chapter 607 - 292: Military Dao Deadly Combat

Chapter 607: Chapter 292: Military Dao Deadly Combat

"Increase the weight even more? For a weapon, you mean..."

Upon hearing Chen Cheng’s request, Luo Tiezhu frowned. He stroked his beard, pacing back and forth in the smithy with a contemplative look on his face.

Chen Cheng stood quietly to the side, not wanting to disturb him. Meanwhile, he sent his consciousness into his ring’s Sumeru Space, searching for any Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures that might be of use.

When he had raided the Wang Family’s treasury, Chen Cheng had only taken the most top-tier Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, not even sparing a glance for common baubles.

These Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, some of which he recognized and others he didn’t, were often extremely rare and not very large. The bigger ones were about the size of a cobblestone, but most were small items like Jade Stones and ores.

The Star Shining Stone he had previously given to his three wives was one of the largest items, and it was only the size of a fist.

The Heart Nourishing Jade and Wind Source Stone were even smaller, only about the size of an ordinary jade pendant.

Aside from the portion he had given to his three wives, a great many Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures remained, all stored in a jumble within his ring’s Sumeru Space.

The Floating Light and Shadow Armor Chen Cheng wore was used as added weight for cultivating his Iron Armor Skill, but it wasn’t the least bit cumbersome. When its internal Floating Light and Shadow Array was activated, it could even channel Wind Power to increase the speed of his Body Technique.

For Chen Cheng’s purposes, it was already perfect.

His main reason for wanting to forge a Pseudo-Spiritual Artifact this time was also to further increase his training weight.

Since he had the Floating Light and Shadow Armor, there was no need to forge another suit of armor; Chen Cheng was more inclined to create a Weapon.

With his physique having grown to its current state, he no longer needed to wear weights on every part of his body as he had before.

Even just casually carrying a massive, heavy Large Machete would be enough to naturally draw upon all the Qi Blood Power in his body. The effect would be about the same as wearing a full suit of weighted armor.

Of course, carrying a weapon that was obviously too heavy wasn’t a good idea either, as it would make it easy for others to gauge his true strength.

That was why Chen Cheng didn’t plan on getting rid of his Divine Weapon Level Ink Gold Long Saber.

Once the new Weapon was forged, he would still use the Concealment Secret Skill to hide it, keeping it as a trump card.

Unleashing it at a critical moment could catch an enemy completely by surprise.

"How about forging a hammer?"

Luo Tiezhu finally stopped pacing and asked with great seriousness.

"A hammer?" Chen Cheng had never considered forging a hammer, and he was taken aback for a moment.

Logically, a Large Machete, a Heavy Sword, or even a long spear would all be sharp, powerful weapons.

A hammer, on the other hand, seemed a bit cumbersome.

After all, he often relied on the superior speed of his Body Technique in battle. The sharper the Weapon, the better.

’A hammer really doesn’t seem like the right fit.’

Luo Tiezhu scratched his head and gave a good-natured smile. "With my level of skill in Artifact Refining," he said, "as long as I have the materials, forging a Divine Blade Level Weapon is second nature. I can make one easily.

But when it comes to forging a Pseudo-Spiritual Artifact Level Weapon, the success rate is much, much lower.

I could spend a year or two forging and still not necessarily produce a single Pseudo-Spiritual Artifact.

That’s why I thought of a hammer, which gives me a much better chance."

Chen Cheng asked curiously, "They’re both Weapons, so why is it easier to forge a hammer into a Pseudo-Spiritual Artifact?"

Luo Tiezhu explained, "All Pseudo-Spiritual Artifact Level Weapons require an Array to be embedded within them.

With bladed weapons like swords and sabers, you have to focus on their sharpness, which makes embedding an Array quite difficult. Most importantly, you’re also asking for it to be heavy, which makes it even harder.

A hammer, on the other hand, only needs to be heavy, making it much simpler to embed an Array."

"I see," Chen Cheng said, realization dawning on him.

From when he had worked as Luo Tiezhu’s assistant while forging the Floating Light and Shadow Armor, he knew firsthand how difficult it was to embed an Array and successfully create a Pseudo-Spiritual Artifact.

To be honest, the fact that the Floating Light and Shadow Armor had become a Pseudo-Spiritual Artifact was due in large part to luck.

If they tried to forge another Floating Light and Shadow Armor now, there was no guarantee it would turn out to be a Pseudo-Spiritual Artifact.

"If we forge a hammer, what are the chances of it becoming a Pseudo-Spiritual Artifact?" Chen Cheng asked.

’If the success rate isn’t high, I might as well just have him forge another Divine Blade Level Weapon like a sword or saber.’

Luo Tiezhu chuckled. "With a supreme treasure like Ink Crystal Jade, plus this much Black Gold," he said, "I’m confident that it’s a guaranteed Pseudo-Spiritual Artifact.

And the power of the finished Pseudo-Spiritual Artifact hammer won’t be any weaker than a bladed one like the Ice Blade. In fact, it might even be a cut above."

"Oh?" Chen Cheng’s eyebrows shot up, his delight obvious.

’Mr. Luo always seems to have a surprise up his sleeve!’

Luo Tiezhu smiled. "Actually, I’ve wanted to forge this hammer for many years.

The blueprint for its Array was even personally delivered to my door by my old friend, Zheng Hun.

Ah Cheng, I’m not just bragging here. The blueprint for the Floating Light and Shadow Array was something I had to go and ask for.

But the blueprint for the Military Dao Combat Killing Array? My old friend Zheng Hun insisted on giving it to me. I tried to refuse several times back then, but he wouldn’t take no for an answer, so I reluctantly accepted it."

A hint of smug pride appeared on Luo Tiezhu’s face. He clearly took great satisfaction in the fact that Mr. Zheng had been the one to offer him the blueprint.

Chen Cheng could understand his pride. As an Artifact Refining Master, what could be more gratifying than being recognized by others to the point that they would deliver a blueprint to your door of their own accord?

Especially when it came from a figure like Zheng Hun, Mr. Zheng himself. That was a massive honor!

"Elder Luo, your Skills are exquisite. In all of Linji City, you are likely the only one who could forge it. That must be why my esteemed master delivered the blueprint to you."

Chen Cheng laid the praise on thick, but it was sincere. This wasn’t some empty flattery; after all, Mr. Luo truly had the skills to back it up!

Luo Tiezhu was greatly enjoying the praise. Stroking his beard, he chuckled and said, "Ah Cheng, you really get me. Of course, my old friend Zheng Hun gets me too!

This hammer is based on the Military Dao Combat Killing Array. I’ve studied it for many years and have long been capable of forging it."