Chapter 134: The Name of Shenjiang

  As soon as Helian's voice fell, Luo Tian, who was standing beside him, quickly stepped forward and suddenly removed the black cloth covering the weapon. Everyone focused their attention on it, only to see that in Luo Tian's hand was a long sword with an extremely ancient design. Since the sword had not been unsheathed, no one knew what material it was made of, but some old craftsmen could tell at a glance that it was made of a rare and precious material.

  "It's a Flowing Ember Ore! The legendary ore most suitable for making scabbards! Legend has it that weapons with scabbards made from this ore will not only resist corrosion and dullness over time, but instead become sharper and sharper. However, this ore can only be found in the most perilous volcanic regions of the continent, making it extremely difficult to collect. Most famous scabbards passed down through the ages are merely mixed with a hint of Flowing Ember Ore, yet this scabbard is made from an entire block of the original stone! One can imagine how extraordinary the sword within must be!" An old man with silver hair and beard stared intently at the longsword in Luo Tian's hand, his eyes wide with excitement.

  "This long sword was forged by my family, the Duanjin Clan, over a period of ten years. The scabbard alone is made from a piece of Flowing Fire Original Stone worth as much as a city. It's one of our proudest works in the past hundred years, and even among all the masterpieces in the history of the Duanjin Clan, this sword can be ranked among the top ten. Because it's too sharp, we usually keep it sealed away in secret locations. But today, for the sake of regaining our lost reputation as divine craftsmen, we have no choice but to bring it out. Everyone, behold! This sword is called... Lihuo!" Luo Fei took the long sword from Luo Tian's hand and slid it out of its scabbard with a "swoosh" sound.

  Perhaps it was because of the long suppression, Chang Jian let out a excited long cry as soon as he came out of his scabbard. At this moment, the sky was already very dark, but when Li Huo came out, everyone felt a bright light in front of them. The length was about one meter, and it was only as wide as an adult's forearm. On the silver-white cloth, a fiery red glow flowed faintly, making it look particularly eerie. Helian Nuo, who was very close to Li Huo, could clearly feel that a wave of heat was flowing out from the cloth, as if it would burn everything near it!

  "What a great sword! It's truly an excellent sword! I don't know why, but I can somehow sense that this Fire Shadow Sword is emitting emotions similar to those of humans. Is this the soul of a divine sword? Indeed, it's extraordinary! ", Helianuo stared blankly at Luofei's hand holding the Fire Shadow Sword, feeling extremely shocked by the sword's mysterious aura. After all, the best sword he had ever come into contact with before was the Heavenly Wolf Dagger, but compared to the Fire Shadow Sword, the Heavenly Wolf Dagger was nothing!

  "Solvent Fire Jade? This sword is actually cast from Solvent Fire Jade! The fifth-ranked divine stone on the mainland, Solvent Fire Jade! Good heavens, isn't this mineral already extinct? The Duanjin clan can actually find it and use it to forge a longsword. What's even more frightening is that I vaguely sense that this sword, named Lihuo, seems to have formed a sword soul. Divine weapon, this is the real divine weapon!

  The old man with the long beard was so excited that he jumped onto the stage, snatched the Lihuo Sword from Luofei's hand, and carefully examined it up close. Luofei didn't mind at all, just smiled slightly and let him have his way. The old man's emotions were still deeply understood by him. For a craftsman, being able to lay eyes on a divine weapon in their lifetime was already an enormous blessing!"

  "Lord City Master, is the owner of this weapon more qualified to receive the title of Divine Craftsman than Tie Nan, the previous owner of the Blood Drinker Sword?" He Lianuo smiled and turned around, speaking softly to the city master who had been ignored for half a day.

  "When... of course, this divine soldier is not comparable to that blood-drinking sword. I will immediately announce the transfer of the title of Divine Craftsman to the Duanjin clan!" The city lord's tone was somewhat terrified, and his speech became slightly incoherent. He had been frightened by Helian'no's lightning-fast killing of Tiennan earlier, and now he was faced with a request from this terrifying existence that didn't even blink when taking lives. Even if he had the biggest guts, how could he dare refuse?

  "Hold on! Although the Duan Jin family has obtained the title of Divine Craftsman, everything must be done according to the rules. Otherwise, people may think that we are all talk and no action. Bring it up!" Luo Fei stopped the city master who was about to announce the result with a wave of his hand, ordering his subordinates to bring up a stone slab covered in scars.

  "This trial is made of the hardest ore on the mainland, and every time the Divine Craftsman Convention is held, all the weapons must be tested by it to qualify for the competition for the title of Divine Craftsman. Generally speaking, a weapon that can cut into the trial ore by one inch is already an extremely sharp blade. The Blood Drinking Sword just now cut out a sword mark of nearly one palm deep on the trial ore, which is also considered a good weapon. But in front of Li Huo, this achievement is really insignificant!" Luo Fei smiled confidently and took the long sword from Lao Zong's hand, gripping the hilt tightly with both hands.

  "This long sword that shines with a red glow, is it really sharper than the Blood Drinking Sword? The Blood Drinking Sword made by Iron South is already the best in Tian Gong City for hundreds of years!", under the stage, a young man who was still quite young spoke out in doubt, obviously, he still had a skeptical attitude towards the power of this Fire Departed Sword.

  "A bunch of ignorant fools, the terror of the Duan Jin clan is not something you people can know!", the long-bearded old man on the stage sneered with a look of expectation at Shi Jiang.

  "The return of the Duanjin clan begins with this sword! Begin!" Luo Feiyuan glared with his eyes wide open, suddenly letting out a loud roar, and the distant fire that had been raised high came crashing down, carrying a red glow as it fiercely chopped down at Shi Jiang.

  Only a loud crash was heard, and the half-person-high trial Jiang suddenly split into two halves under this one sword!

  "What?! This Fire Separation sword, unexpectedly able to cut the Trial Sword in two with one slash!", The city master's face was filled with an expression of disbelief, because normally this Trial Sword was placed within the city master's mansion, and regarding its hardness, the city master could be said to be the most understanding. Ordinary weapons couldn't even leave a white mark on it, but this unremarkable Fire Separation sword unexpectedly cut it in two so effortlessly, yet the sword's edge didn't have the slightest damage. The divine sword's power was truly terrifying!

  "Lord of the castle, isn't it time to announce the results? Although he was also shocked by the power of the fire, Helianno hadn't forgotten the purpose of this trip. He gently pushed the castle lord who was stunned beside him and reminded him in a low voice."

  "Oh... right, I'll go now!" The city master smiled obsequiously and quickly walked to the edge of the stage with his short legs. He cleared his throat and shouted loudly: "Everyone, you've all seen the power of the Fire God Sword, that Blood Drinker was nothing but an ant in front of it! Only a craftsman who can create such a divine object is worthy of being called a divine craftsman! I declare that the winner of the 23rd Divine Craftsman Competition is the legendary craftsman from the Duan Jin clan: Luo Fei!" This city master knew how to be a good person, since the Tie family had completely fallen, he simply degraded them to nothing. On the other hand, he was extremely flattering towards the rising Duan Jin clan, constantly praising and complimenting them.

  As soon as the city master finished speaking, He Lian Nu nodded at Luo Fei, who smiled and bowed to pick up the divine craftsman's plaque that Tie Nan had thrown to the ground earlier. He carefully wiped off the dust on it. For them, this plaque, which had been lost for too long, carried too much weight - the glory and splendor of the Duan Jin clan. It all started with this plaque, but it would not end here!

  "Alright, now that things are settled, let's hurry up and leave. Luo Lao Da, take me to your tribe's settlement." He Lian Nuo warmly put his arm around Luo Tian's shoulder and took a step forward, ready to depart.

  "Please stay, young master! I have long admired your impressive bearing. Tonight, I'd like to host a banquet at the city lord's manor to welcome you and celebrate the return of the Duanjin clan. Would you do me the honor of attending?" Just as Helian Nuo was about to leave, the city lord hastily ran in front of him, beaming with smiles as he extended the invitation.

  "Will you join me for a drink? Never mind, I'm really quite tired from the journey, I think I'll just rest early instead. Thank you for your kind intentions, Lord!" Helianthus lightly declined, he didn't have a good impression of this lord's character anyway. Moreover, he had many things to attend to and no time to participate in his banquet. If the Duan Jin clan still wanted to stay in the city of casting and develop, Helianthus would consider the lord's face, but since he never intended to let them stay here in the first place, there was no need for him to pretend to be sociable.

  "Let's go, Xiao Bai. We'll be counting on you to treat us well, Luo Fei! ", He Lian Nuo pretended not to notice the awkward expression of the city master, turned around and called over the other two members of the team, and walked away from the square with Luo Tian.

  The clan leader, Luo Fei, led the way, followed by He Lian Nu and Sang Xiao Lei, as well as dozens of members of the Duan Jin clan, who marched proudly through the streets. The city was filled with foundries and weapon shops, and the heavy smell of metal hung in the air, adding a sense of grandeur to this unique city. Today was a day for the Duan Jin clan to hold their heads high, and every member, led by Luo Fei, walked with pride, their footsteps echoing through the mountains. Even Luo Tian, normally calm and composed, had a flush on his face from excitement. After hiding in seclusion for a hundred years, they were finally back, and in such a powerful way - they had every right to be proud!

  Perhaps due to the deliberate low-key nature, the residence of the Duanjin clan was located in a very remote corner, and the houses were also built very simply. Luo Fei felt a bit embarrassed as he opened the courtyard door for Helian Nuo, but before the latter could take a look at the interior layout, a silver light suddenly rushed over like the wind and heavily collided with Helian Nuo's chest!