Like a musician caressing the strings of a rare instrument, Gu You's fingers lightly tapped down upon the metal, and sharp, rhythmic clangs rang out in response—bang! bang!—each echoing like the heartbeat of a living creature responding to his will.
Naturally, he began with the Dragon Abyss Starfall Ore. First, he activated its devouring attribute to latch tightly onto the other two rare ores. Binding them together in this way would make the forging process far smoother.
Suddenly, a swirl of black mist began to gather above the anvil. Then, with a clear snap, the three ores were fused into a single alloyed mass. A glowing pillar of alternating white and black light surged upward, twisting and rising several meters before slowly retracting, collapsing inward until all of that strange glow was drawn back into the solidified ore.
Now the entire surface of the fused alloy shimmered with a strange, dark radiance. Within its depths, it seemed as though countless vortexes twisted and spun—like a portal to the abyss. Everything nearby—stray objects, even soul power—seemed to be gently pulled toward it, drawn in by an invisible force.
Gu You wiped the sweat from his brow. What a monster of a trait. A top-tier special effect—one he had never seen or even heard of before: the Abyssal Absorption Trait. If he succeeded in spirit forging this into battle armor, the effect it could produce was simply unimaginable.
He took a deep breath and began projecting his spiritual power outward. For blacksmiths, especially spirit forgers, spiritual power wasn't just useful—it was essential. A strong mind meant precise control, sharper perception, and an ability to synchronize with the metal's will.
His hammering quickened. Now that the three-ore fusion was a success, the next stage was to spirit forge the hybrid alloy—to instill it with life and intelligence, to create a metal with a will of its own.
The greenish glow of the Life Essence Hammers began to flicker, the life energy in them seemingly hesitating, as if confused by the strange properties of the alloy.
Bang!!
A full-powered blow landed.
The surface of the alloy was dented by the strike, but Gu You didn't pause. Instead, his body adjusted naturally. His soul power surged and rotated on its own. Sometimes he relied on the hammer's innate resonance, and other times he used pure physical might to strike. He kept shifting techniques—fluidly, efficiently.
If any veteran forgers were present to witness this, they'd be in awe. This level of control—alternating between soul-powered and pure physical forging without deliberate intent—was beyond mastery. By all logic, soul power shouldn't circulate without conscious will. But Gu You made it happen.
In reality, soul power was more than just energy—it was also a medium of communication. His Life Soul Ring carried the trait of endless vitality. When he channeled this energy into the metal, the alloy began to shift subtly. Gu You seized that opening, using his immense spiritual power to "speak" directly with the alloy. His soul power slipped in almost naturally, assisting the forging without even needing conscious direction. He could strike harder, more efficiently.
Of course, it was incredibly exhausting. The constant switching demanded peak concentration and perfect control. But the benefit was clear—the chances of a successful spirit forge were greatly increased.
Minutes passed. Then hours.
Gu You changed his forging method again, switching to a spiral-forging technique he had created himself. Rotational forging was far more demanding—it required continuous readjustment, an intimate understanding of the alloy's internal dynamics, and immense stamina. It consumed not only physical strength, but also spiritual focus. Yet it drastically shortened the total forging time if done properly.
An hour passed.
Gu You's eyes remained locked on the alloy, unwavering. His aura was sharp, his breath steady. His soul power continued draining, but thanks to his refined control and the recent breakthrough of his Life Soul Ring to level 65, his regeneration nearly kept up.
Two hours passed.
Sweat poured from his forehead. His hands didn't slow, but his soul power was running low. The alloy's Abyssal Absorption trait wasn't just pulling—it was devouring his energy, threatening to tear apart his control entirely. His reserves were faltering.
Three hours.
He was nearing his limit. His soul power was practically dry, yet the alloy continued to hunger—like a black hole that knew no end.
Still, Gu You refused to stop.
Stopping now meant all his work was for nothing.
He exhaled sharply, and his eyes suddenly blazed with brilliance. A surge of pure blood energy erupted from his core, and his soul rings shifted—two blue-violet, one purple-gold.
The purple-gold ring flared brightly.
Gu You's upper body shuddered, his spine arched, and his right arm expanded. Purple-gold scales covered his flesh like an organic suit of armor. His skin glowed faintly with a translucent sheen.
Purple-Gold Dragon Armor.
A divine bloodline skill.
Now, with a roar, Gu You lifted both hammers again. His strikes landed faster, heavier.
The once-chaotic vortex within the alloy began to contract. A flicker of purple light emerged at its center. Then more. Dozens. Hundreds. Until the entire inner core was transformed into a swirling purple vortex, golden threads dancing along its borders.
The alloy changed. The vortex stilled. A pillar of brilliant purple-gold light burst upward.
The room grew hotter. Gu You's own blood felt like boiling magma. He could hear it rushing through his veins.
There was no soul power left to spare—but the strength of his bloodline alone was nearly enough. He didn't even bother with a soul power replenishment flask. It would've taken too long.
The Purple-Gold Dragon Armor not only granted monstrous defense, it also ignited his internal bloodline power—temporarily boosting his strength by one to two times.
The hammering intensified. Now that he could no longer rotate between methods, he poured all his force into each strike. The vortex inside the alloy sparkled like a constellation of stars, shining brighter with each hit.
Then—
With one final strike, Gu You tapped the center of the alloy with a single hammer. The Life Essence Hammer hovered silently at his side.
He bellowed, "Rise!"
A beam of black light erupted from the heart of the vortex.
The vortex spun wildly. The entire chamber rang with a high-pitched hum.
The black pillar soared six feet high.
Thousand Refinements: Spirit Awakened!
Unlike forging a single metal, alloy forging required complete harmony. To achieve spirit awakening in a fusion alloy meant true success—it had reached the first-grade spirit-forged tier. The alloy was now considered one singular, awakened metal. A rare, brand-new creation.
But it wasn't done yet.
The black light shimmered. Dragon-like shadows coiled around its summit, dancing slowly.
A faint dragon's roar echoed.
Then, from the core of the purple vortex, a purple-black glow rose again—this time soaring another three feet into the air.
Fusion Forging: Spirit Ascension!
This wasn't just a successful spirit forge.
This was a perfect spiritual resonance—a complete and utter fusion of power, soul, and will.
Such a phenomenon only appeared when the alloy's awakening was flawless, and its spirit fully formed. Every blacksmith's spirit signature was different, tied directly to their martial soul.
And Gu You's had just triggered a resonance of three...
(End of Chapter)
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