Chapter 77: Forging Success — Breaking Through the Golden Dragon King Bloodline!
Gazing at the Bright Jade Silver in his hand, Ye Ling no longer treated it as a mere lesson. This time, he devoted his entire focus and spirit to the task.
His expression turned solemn as his aura erupted with force. The divine radiance of the Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul burst forth, filling the air with sacred power.
Under the pressure of this might, even the Solar True Flame burned hotter and brighter, its fire roaring with renewed vigor. Such was the strength of his soul and will.
Without hesitation, Ye Ling brought his hammer down hard on the Bright Jade Silver.
As before, the strike was perfect—each movement precise, steady, and powerful—refining the metal to the level of Half-Step Thousand Refinement.
But this was only the beginning.
Ye Ling continued hammering, the rhythmic strikes resounding through the hall.
The ringing of metal was not chaotic but harmonious, flowing like music—each note resonating with order and vitality.
This was what separated Ye Ling from ordinary blacksmiths.
Before long, after nearly a hundred strikes, the Bright Jade Silver reached the level of Thousand Refined, First Grade.
At this stage, the Thousand Refined Jade Silver was flawless, its luster and density immaculate. Even a master like Ye Ling himself could find no fault in it.
Yet, Thousand Refinement was not his ultimate goal. His ambition was to elevate the Alloy of Spirit Fusion to the level of Spirit Refinement.
Though he did not yet possess the power to wield a Two-Word Battle Armor, he was determined to forge one of his own the moment his cultivation allowed it.
That was the simplest and most efficient path forward.
With that thought, Ye Ling struck once more, his aura rippling through the air like a shockwave.
At that moment, he entered a state of perfect creation—his mind, spirit, and body harmonized completely. His energy reached its peak, and his comprehension stepped into a mysterious, unfathomable realm.
This sight filled Long Haochen with excitement.
"Brother Ye is performing Spirit Refinement on fused metals!" he whispered, his eyes full of admiration.
"Spirit Refinement itself means creating life. But performing Spirit Refinement on fused metals is something else entirely—it demands total concentration and every bit of one's strength. I wonder when I'll be strong enough to reach this level…" Long Haochen murmured, his voice low but trembling with awe.
At that moment, in his heart, Ye Ling seemed truly invincible.
Cai'er, though she didn't understand forging, couldn't help feeling stirred as she watched. Her bright eyes seemed to speak on their own, full of emotion.
Despite the intense heat around them, she felt no discomfort—only quiet patience as she waited for Ye Ling to finish.
An hour passed.
Ye Ling finally set down his hammer, retracting the Solar True Flame into his body and steadying his breath.
He gazed at the newly forged Spirit Refined Jade Silver, a faint smile rising on his face.
"At last, success. Spirit Refined Jade Silver—now I can begin preparing to attempt Triple Fusion Metals, and later, Quadruple Fusion Metals. Fusion is the foundation of future Soul Refinement and even Heavenly Refinement. The stronger the Soul Refinement, the greater the strength to advance all future work."
Ye Ling murmured softly, his voice calm yet filled with determination.
Clearly, he already had a clear vision and plan for everything that lay ahead.
Everything flowed seamlessly—stable, powerful, and complete.
Ye Ling quietly gazed at the Spirit Refined Jade Silver in his hand and smiled faintly.
He had originally planned to continue cultivating here, but after a moment's thought, he decided against it. It would be better to return and cultivate in peace.
Ever since breaking through to the Fifth Rank, he had felt something strange stirring within his body—an unknown power faintly surging outward.
Upon careful examination, Ye Ling concluded that it must be due to the Golden Dragon King bloodline. Perhaps it had begun to stir after sensing the presence of the Silver Dragon King, Gu Yue Na.
It was indeed a curious phenomenon.
Still, Ye Ling was not alarmed. The earlier the Golden Dragon King bloodline awakened, the better. Early breakthroughs would grant him far greater options in the future.
Even though he currently possessed only the first nine seals of the Golden Dragon King bloodline, the remaining nine were destined to be his sooner or later.
With that thought, Ye Ling steadied his mind, stored the Spirit Refined Jade Silver safely away, and prepared to leave.
"Brother Ye Ling, are we going back together?" Cai'er asked softly, a trace of confusion in her eyes.
"Yes, together," Ye Ling replied calmly. "My experiment is finished. We can return now."
Hearing this, Cai'er nodded and took his hand as the two departed side by side, while Long Haochen followed close behind.
On their way back, they purchased a few supplies before heading home.
By the time they arrived, night had already fallen.
After escorting Cai'er and Long Haochen to their rooms, Ye Ling returned to his own chamber. He filled his metal basin with water and took out the remaining heavenly treasures from his storage.
Converting them into pure energy, he infused them into the water.
Strictly speaking, with Ye Ling's current foundation, he no longer needed external resources to break through. His accumulation was already sufficient. But to be safe, he still chose to use heavenly treasures to stabilize the process.
As he looked at the bucket filled with medicinal liquid, a trace of helplessness crossed his face.
"To think that Thousand Refined Metal, which could be used to forge Spirit Armor, ended up as my bathing tub. If anyone else knew, they'd call me wasteful," Ye Ling muttered wryly.
He sighed, then said no more. Removing his clothes, he entered the improvised bath, activating the power of the Golden Dragon King bloodline within his body.
Golden light surged as his aura erupted. His mind focused, his spirit sank inward, and he fully immersed himself in the breakthrough process.
Instantly, he was drawn into the profound transformation of the Golden Dragon King bloodline awakening.
At that very moment, outside the chamber, the still-slumbering Silver Dragon King, Gu Yue Na, sensed the vast, surging power emanating from within the bath. Her bright, liquid eyes snapped open in surprise.
Without hesitation, she rushed toward the bathing chamber.
As soon as she entered, she saw Ye Ling lying within the Thousand Refined bath, surrounded by waves of golden energy. The sheer might of the aura left her stunned.
Confusion flickered across her delicate face.
Although her intelligence had not yet fully awakened, her instinct and wisdom as a true dragon allowed her to recognize the truth instantly—Ye Ling was manifesting the power of the Golden Dragon King.
But what baffled her most was—why was he using that power inside the bath?
Moreover, the aura of the Golden Dragon King bloodline seemed… incomplete.
Stepping closer, Gu Yue Na immediately sensed the restriction within the golden energy.
A seal.
So that was it.
As a human, Ye Ling could not withstand the full might of the Golden Dragon King's bloodline. The power had been forcibly sealed.
Realizing this, Gu Yue Na's gaze softened.
She floated forward slowly, extending her small, delicate claw. A trace of crimson light shimmered at its tip.
Upon closer look, one could see that it condensed into a single drop of crimson liquid, which fell gently into Ye Ling's Thousand Refined bath.
It was a drop of blood.
A drop of true dragon's blood.
A drop of the Silver Dragon King, Gu Yue Na's own blood.
(End of Chapter)
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