The order of appearance of every person you meet in life is really important. If you met them at a different time, many people would have different endings. Therefore, fate had brought them together, so they had to cherish the present.
Dragon Emperor Douluo, Tang Lingluo
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The blacksmith's strength test was split between the left and right hands. Tang Wulin had surprised Mang Tian during his first test. The strength of his left and right hands were very balanced, and the strength displayed by his right arm was only slightly greater than his left arm.
As for Tang Lingluo, Mang Tian could only say,'My little heart is about to have a heart attack because of this brat!'
Tang Lingluo held the forging hammer with his left hand. The spiral pattern of the hammer handle pressed into the soft flesh of his palm, and his grip was unusually firm.
Taking a deep breath, he turned around and suddenly raised the forging hammer. All the strength in his body seemed to be gathered in his arm. The moment he exerted all his strength, Tang Lingluo felt as if a warm current was flowing out from his tailbone and instantly filled his spine. The forging hammer that he swung brought a piercing screech as it smashed down fiercely.
"Bang!"
The mercury pillar shot up instantly. The loud boom caused Tang Wulin and Mang Tian's ears to ring for a moment.
Mang Tian rubbed his eyes, as if trying to confirm that he wasn't seeing things. At this moment, the electronic device of the strength tester automatically reported the number.
"Power of attack, 1,183 kilograms.”The electronic voice was cold, but the brothers and Mang Tian were stunned.
During the test last year, Tang Lingluo's 900 kg swing with his right arm had already shocked Mang Tian. This number had already surpassed the adult Brother Long.
In just a short year, his strength had increased by leaps and bounds, and this was only his left arm…A nine-year-old child's full-force attack with one arm was actually more than a thousand jin. This was true natural divine strength.
"Right arm." Mang Tian tried his best not to sound emotional.
Tang Lingluo took a deep breath as he swung the hammer in his right hand. A faint golden light flashed in the depths of his eyes. He turned sideways and swung his arm as well. The warm current from before gushed out from his spine again. The sharp sound of the hammer became even more ear-piercing, and a series of faint air explosions followed.
"Boom!"
The entire room seemed to shake slightly. This time, Mang Tian and Tang Wulin were the first to cover their ears. However, the intense vibration still caused the forging room to tremble slightly.
"Strength of attack, 2,043 kilograms.”2,443 kilograms?
Mang Tian was at a loss. Although he had already guessed that Tang Lingluo's strength had increased by quite a bit, he had never expected it to reach such a level.
Two arms have the strength of a thousand pounds, nine years old. This was already an existence like a little monster. Although this was only explosive power, and it was the power produced by using the forging hammer. However, the strength tester would automatically deduct a portion that belonged to the forging hammer. An instantaneous burst of energy that could reach two thousand kilograms, even an ordinary strength type Spirit Grandmaster might not be able to achieve it. At the very least, he did not possess such strength before he became a Soul Elder.
With his level of innate divine strength and his dragon-type martial soul! It should be an extreme strength-type dragon-type martial soul. If his martial soul was also a hammer type, then he would truly be a genius.
Tang Lingluo was also shocked by his own strength. Although he did not know what 2000 kilograms meant, he knew that no soul skill could compare to the strength of a one-ringed soul master.
Soon after, Tang Wulin also tested himself. Although he was not as freakish as Tang Lingluo, his left arm weighed 483 kilograms and his right arm weighed 543 kilograms. Mang Tian was so shocked that he couldn't speak. These two brats were living humanoid beasts!
"Teacher, can we learn how to Thousand Refine now?”Tang Lingluo asked tentatively.
Mang Tian regained his senses and nodded. Go to your forging workshop."
Mang Tian returned to Tang Lingluo's forging room and took out a piece of silvery-white metal." I've already taught you what kind of metal can be Thousand Refined. This was a piece of Heavy Silver. It was extremely malleable and had excellent soul power conductivity. Only Thousand Refinements could bring out the full potential of a metal of this grade. Next, you can try it out.”
"The so-called Thousand Refinements are definitely not as simple as forging with a hammer a thousand times. Instead, it was through constant forging that the impurities in the metal were completely removed and the density increased. At the same time, the greatest special effect of Thousand Refinements was sublimation. Only when the metal was refined and sublimated could it be considered a true Thousand Refinements.”
"For example, the Thousand Refined tungsten hammer you used. The tungsten steel itself was very strong. After being Thousand Refined, its volume was reduced by one-third while its strength increased by two hundred percent. Its sublimation effect was that its weight increased by 30%. The same piece of metal could only increase in weight if it underwent a qualitative change. This showed its super high strength.”
"The sublimation of the tungsten steel hammer is the simplest. The best Thousand Refinements can also produce some special sublimation effects. The better the sublimation effect, the higher the value of the metal Thousand Refinements. At the level of Thousand Refinements, one must first Thousand Refine the metal itself, then use the same method to forge the metal into shape. As a result, anything Thousand Refined metal could produce was a hundred times more valuable than Hundred Refined metal. Only by reaching the level of Thousand Refinements could a blacksmith be considered to have truly entered the rudiments of forging.”
Tang Lingluo didn't know that 90% of blacksmiths wouldn't be able to reach the threshold Mang Tian mentioned in their lifetime.
Strength wasn't the only thing required for Thousand Refinements. More importantly, one's comprehension of metals was also important.
Tang Lingluo and Tang Wulin had been studying here for three years. Coupled with their innate divine strength, they were finally qualified to attempt Thousand Refinements today.
"Teacher, are there any techniques to be used during the Thousand Refinements?”Tang Xingyu asked.
Mang Tian shook his head."There are no techniques that can be taught. All I can tell you is that when you forge, you must treat the metal as a living thing. You must think of every way to communicate with it during the forging process." Only through perfect communication could he truly acknowledge you, find its secrets, and find its veins. The Thousand Refinements were also known as mental forgings. Every blacksmith had a different method of completing the Thousand Refinements. Use your heart to forge and comprehend.”
"Yes." Tang Lingluo nodded.
He had originally thought that Mang Tian would at least give him a demonstration, but now it seemed that his teacher didn't have such thoughts. Instead, he had left everything to him.
As for Tang Wulin, he had already been brought to his workshop to forge.
Opening the forging table, he placed the Heavy Silver into the forging furnace and began to heat it up.
This piece of Heavy Silver was about a square foot in size, and it flickered with a gentle silver light. As it entered the forging furnace, Tang Xingyu began to recall the characteristics of Heavy Silver that Mang Tian had once described.
Heavy Silver was an extremely rare metal that could only be found at a depth of more than a thousand meters. Heavy Silver was extremely hard and had a strong malleability under high temperatures. It was an extremely good conductor of soul power. High-quality Heavy Silver could even produce a five to ten percent amplification when conducting soul power.
Whether it was used for industrial or mecha manufacturing, it was a rare material.
However, Heavy Silver also had its own problems. Due to its high density, its weight was also very shocking. A piece of Heavy Silver that was only one square foot would probably weigh more than two hundred kilograms, or even three hundred kilograms.
Therefore, even if it was produced in sufficient quantities, it was impossible for mechas to use it on a large scale. Its weight restricted its use on mechas. It was more commonly used on large-scale solid-state soul devices.
Heavy Silver was relatively rare in inland cities, but it was abundant in coastal cities. It was also an important source of income for some large coastal cities.
The piece of Heavy Silver that his teacher had given him looked extremely perfect. The color was even, and it was clearly high-grade Heavy Silver that had been purified. Its weight might be even greater.
Heavy Silver was hard, but after being burned at high temperatures, it would possess some degree of malleability. Only in this state would Heavy Silver be suitable for forging.
As he recalled the knowledge he had about heavy silver, Tang Lingluo picked up his pair of Thousand Refined tungsten hammers. The two brothers officially began their Thousand Refinements.
The cold handle of the tungsten hammer in his hand made Tang Lingluo feel refreshed. The dispiritedness of the past few days seemed to have disappeared at this moment. There was only one word in his mind: Thousand Refined.
The Thousand Refined tungsten hammers were pitch-black, but if one looked closely, one would notice that the petal-like patterns on the hammers were unique to the Thousand Refinements.
After burning it in the forging furnace for half an hour, the Heavy Silver finally reached a temperature suitable for forging.
The Heavy Silver rose up once again. Tang Xingyu extended his Thousand Refined tungsten hammers, and his eyes instantly became focused. He raised the hammer in his right hand and lightly knocked on the Heavy Silver, producing a crisp "ding ding" sound.
This strike was called a hammer test. Before a blacksmith started forging, they would use this method to check the toughness of the metal being forged.
Mang Tian secretly nodded his head when he saw how focused he was. These two children were very perceptive. Otherwise, it would be impossible for them to lay an excellent foundation in just three years. They were calm and intelligent, so they were the most suitable to inherit his legacy.
The Thousand Refinements in front of them were undoubtedly a very important test for them. After observing Tang Lingluo and Tang Wulin earlier, Mang Tian believed that he could complete it. This was especially so after his strength had increased. His body was no longer able to hinder him from completing the Thousand Refinements.
They were only nine years old this year. If they could complete the Thousand Refinements, they would probably break a new record. The current record for Thousand Refinements in the Blacksmith's Association was held by a Saint Craftsman. He was eleven years old, three months, and two days old.
Of course, Tang Lingluo didn't know what Mang Tian was thinking. He was completely focused on the Heavy Silver in front of him.
He raised the hammer in his left hand and smashed it against the edge of the Heavy Silver. The entire Heavy Silver jumped slightly, and the hammer in his right hand fell like lightning and smashed on the other side.
Even though he had never Thousand Refined a metal before, he had already produced too many hundred refined metal parts. Regardless of how the Thousand Refinements were done, he had to first complete the Hundred Refinements and purify the metal. In the process of Hundred Refinements, he would be able to comprehend its characteristics.
Usually, Tang Lingluo did not forge rare metals of such a high level. It was his first time trying to forge heavy silver, so he wanted to feel the characteristics of the metal first.
He raised his hammers and began to continue forging. He did not use his full strength, and only used thirty to forty percent of his strength to swing the Thousand Refined tungsten hammers.
For a moment, sparks flew in all directions. The rhythmic knocking sounded like cheerful percussion music in the forging room.
Very quickly, he had finished hammering. Just like how the Thousand Refinements required more than a thousand strikes, the Hundred Refinements required more than a hundred strikes. Instead, it was to remove the impurities inside the metal and increase the density of the metal without destroying the internal structure.
After a hundred strikes, Tang Lingluo could feel the strength of this rare metal. First of all, the toughness of Heavy Silver surpassed all the metals he had forged before. Furthermore, it was extremely elastic. When he hammered it down, the rebound force was instantly transmitted, as if the Heavy Silver was resisting his strength.
Fortunately, Tang Lingluo did not use all his strength to forge, which allowed him to control the rebound of the forging hammer.
Ordinary metals would be dented by a thousand pound, forty kilogram Thousand Refined tungsten hammer, but even if Heavy Silver was red-hot, it would only slightly change shape. Even Hundred Refinements of such a rare metal would not be an easy task.
Tang Lingluo was filled with patience after three years of forging. He was not anxious at all. Even if he couldn't Thousand Refine such a good piece of metal, he had to Hundred Refine it.
It was as if he was protecting a precious treasure. Not only did his hammering power not increase, but it also slightly restrained. Through continuous hammering, he determined the patterns of the Heavy Silver and felt its characteristics, slowly purifying it.
Mang Tian's usually stern face gradually revealed a smile. This child was truly intelligent. He did not give him any hints, but he was still able to find his own rhythm.
When dealing with rare metals, one should treat them as if they were the women they loved. They should take care of them during the forging process and not blindly attack them. The surface of a rare metal was tough, but once the internal veins were damaged, its characteristics would be affected to a certain extent.
Although it would take more time to use a small amount of strength, this was undoubtedly the safest method. Especially when one was not familiar with a rare metal, one could become more familiar with it and feel the changes in its internal structure through long-term forging.
Mang Tian was intoxicated by the thought of this. He began to make strange movements. Fortunately, Tang Lingluo and Tang Wulin were focused on Thousand Refinements. Otherwise, he would have vomited!
Tang Ling focused more and more on Luo Forging, and he gradually entered a strange state. Other than the Heavy Silver in front of him, there was nothing else. His soul power and strength had both increased, increasing his stamina and concentration.
What he didn't know was that after experiencing that pain, his spiritual power had also increased to a certain extent.
Spiritual force was very easy to show its usefulness in the Spiritual Ocean Tier, but in reality, it was everywhere. No matter how good one's comprehension ability was, one needed sufficient mental support to be able to sustain it.
The increase in his spiritual power undoubtedly allowed Tang Lingluo to be more focused when forging, and the time he could focus on forging was also longer. The fact that his spiritual power could reach 529 during the Spirit Pagoda's test was partially due to his three years of focused forging.
Half an hour had passed, and the Heavy Silver only looked slightly deformed. There weren't many changes.
An hour had passed, and the Thousand Refined tungsten hammers had become even more concentrated.
Tang Lingluo's forehead was already covered in sweat. His body was already exhausted from the focus and the constant forging. However, his spirit was unusually excited. He did not achieve any results in half an hour. He was still far from the Hundred Refined realm. However, during these two hours, he had also gradually completed his interaction with the Heavy Silver.
If one looked closely, one would notice that there were small dents in every corner of the Heavy Silver. Each dent was circular and of the same size. Every corner of it had been hammered countless times by the Thousand Refined tungsten hammer.
Every rebound, every knock, and every vibration told Tang Lingluo about its characteristics.
"Clang!" Mang Tian raised his eyebrows at the sound of the blow, which was clearly stronger than before.
Immediately after, the loud sounds of forging rang out one after another. Tang Lingluo finally began to exert his strength!
After two hours of careful feeling, he had already figured out the characteristics of this piece of metal. It was time to really forge it.
With every strike, his body would begin to move, using his calf muscles to exert strength. The strength would then extend to his waist, back, arms, and finally, the Thousand Refined tungsten hammer would fall. Every time he hammered, the force exceeded 300 kilograms.
The furnace fire intensity button was at the bottom, and he gently raised it with his left foot. The furnace fire was turned to the maximum, and orange flames spewed out from the surrounding spouts. The orange flames burned the already red Heavy Silver.
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