Battle Through The Heavens : I Am The Thunder Emperor

Chapter 168: Third-Tier Weapon Master

"That guy... actually summoned such a powerful lightning fire, how is that possible?!"

Inside the hall, all the weapon masters were shocked as they stared at the crimson lightning flames burning in Mo Yu's hands.

The Vermilion Bird Skyfire Thunder, in its full strength, possessed power comparable to the top fifteen on the Heavenly Flames List. Such a rare and powerful natural treasure was capable of destroying an entire city.

Even though Mo Yu had deliberately suppressed the aura of the thunder, the terrifying might still sent a shiver down everyone's spine.

Despite the barrier shielding them, many weapon masters felt as if an electric shock had surged through their minds the moment they saw the lightning in Mo Yu's hands, causing significant damage to their soul power.

Although they couldn't be sure what strange object Mo Yu was wielding, the color and power alone were far beyond what could be achieved with ordinary Dou Qi.

Even the flames within the furnaces of the first-tier weapon master candidates behind Mo Yu began to tremble uncontrollably, as if bowing in submission to the Vermilion Bird Skyfire Thunder in his hands.

Clearly, the Vermilion Bird Skyfire Thunder's dominance over fire was no less than that of a Heavenly Flame.

"Heavenly Flame? Nine Dragons Lightning Fire?" Upon seeing the power of the crimson flame and lightning in Mo Yu's hands, Lan Yingying was stunned. Her beautiful eyes widened in disbelief as she covered her mouth in shock.

Unlike most of the weapon masters present, Lan Yingying, who hailed from Zhongzhou with deep family knowledge, could easily recognize that the flame and lightning in Mo Yu's hands were extraordinary.

When she saw the combination of flame and lightning, she immediately thought of the Nine Dragons Lightning Fire, ranked twelfth on the Heavenly Flames List.

"No... that's not right. The Nine Dragons Lightning Fire is pure lightning fire, while what my junior brother has is a flame infused with lightning. They're completely different. Besides, the Nine Dragons Lightning Fire can only be controlled by those from that power in Zhongzhou."

Lan Yingying's eyes remained fixed on the fire and lightning in Mo Yu's hands, murmuring softly to herself.

Even though she couldn't identify the origin of Mo Yu's lightning, Lan Yingying was still deeply shaken by what she saw.

The Vermilion Bird Skyfire Thunder was no less impressive than a Heavenly Flame.

"This junior brother... is no ordinary person. No wonder he dared to take the third-tier weapon master assessment at such a young age. To have the ability to control such a terrifying object at his age means he must have exceptional skills. His aura alone surpasses that of an ordinary Grand Fighter. Truly a remarkable talent!" Lan Yingying sighed inwardly as she calmed herself.

"When I first met him, I felt something strange. I didn't expect that he was hiding some of his strength right under my nose. What a mysterious junior brother..."

Lan Yingying's ample chest heaved gently as her eyes sparkled while she gazed at the young man in the arena.

Beside her, Mu Qing's expression darkened as he observed the situation.

Such a powerful combination of flames and lightning was something even his master, Old Mu, the Mulan Empire's top weapon master, did not possess. Yet, this youth wielded it so effortlessly.

With this mysterious object in hand, and being Lan Yingying's junior brother, Mu Qing began to worry that perhaps Mo Yu might actually pass the third-tier weapon master assessment.

This thought made Mu Qing uneasy, and the coldness in his eyes grew. The idea of having to apologize to a mere boy in front of Lan Yingying felt like the ultimate humiliation.

He looked back at Mo Yu inside the barrier and thought maliciously, "Even if he can control such a unique fire and lightning, refining weapons isn't just about the flames. The third-tier weapon master assessment is not that simple!"

Once again, the hall fell into a strange silence, with everyone's eyes fixed on Mo Yu.

Many were eager to see if the boy, who could control a power comparable to a Heavenly Flame, could successfully earn the third-tier weapon master badge.

A third-tier weapon master under the age of twenty would certainly set a new record in the history of the Weapon Master's Branch, and witnessing such a moment would be a great honor for everyone present.

Inside the barrier, Mo Yu was fully focused on his task, unconcerned with the commotion caused by the Vermilion Bird Skyfire Thunder in the hall.

In fact, he had only summoned a fraction of the Vermilion Bird Skyfire Thunder's power, knowing that the full force of the thunder would cause unnecessary panic. The lightning in his hands was merely a sub-thunder, containing only a portion of the original's energy. Nevertheless, it still left everyone deeply shocked.

With a quick glance at the materials on the platform, Mo Yu calmly picked up a few and threw them into the furnace without hesitation.

For this assessment, the branch provided standard furnaces, so Mo Yu didn't have the chance to use the Beast Furnace he had acquired in the Black Lizard Demon Serpent King's palace, which was capable of housing the Myriad Beast Spirit Fire.

However, there would be plenty of opportunities in the future, so Mo Yu wasn't in a hurry. He tossed the materials into the furnace casually, and under the control of his soul power, the once-docile sub-thunder suddenly turned fierce, wrapping the materials in a fiery embrace and extracting the essential components needed to forge the Bloodthirsty Blade.

Outside the barrier, when Mu Qing saw how recklessly Mo Yu was treating the materials, his eyes lit up.

As a weapon master, carefulness was a fundamental principle.

Most weapon masters would purify each material individually during the refining process, but Mo Yu was violating a major taboo by throwing everything in at once.

Seeing Mo Yu's reckless behavior, Mu Qing couldn't help but smirk, already anticipating the imminent explosion of the furnace.

Even with impressive flames, the boy would still lose the bet if the furnace exploded.

Meanwhile, Lan Yingying's usually composed face grew tense as she observed Mo Yu's unconventional refining method.

Such a bold approach was unheard of, even among the most skilled weapon masters. Not even her teacher would dare to be so careless, as it would likely result in an explosion.

But as she noticed the calm and confident expression on Mo Yu's face, she began to doubt her assumptions. Could he have some unique method?

At this point, she was almost certain that Mo Yu wasn't her teacher's disciple because even her teacher wouldn't teach such an unorthodox refining technique.

Inside the arena, Mo Yu's serene expression showed no signs of nervousness, his face glowing softly from the fire.

This composed and effortless demeanor led the onlookers to subconsciously believe that Mo Yu was not just a young man under twenty but a seasoned, high-ranking weapon master.

Mo Yu, focused entirely on the furnace, was unaware of the intense attention he was receiving. Even if he had noticed, he wouldn't have cared. His gaze remained fixed on the furnace.

Despite Mu Qing's expectations, no explosion occurred. Instead, the shape of the Bloodthirsty Blade began to form within the furnace.

Mu Qing was left speechless, his jaw dropping in shock. What he had dismissed as a reckless and chaotic method had actually resulted in the successful creation of the Bloodthirsty Blade's form. This defied all his expectations and shattered his understanding of the craft.

However, Mu Qing quickly recovered, his expression growing even more venomous as he glared at Mo Yu.

He convinced himself that Mo Yu's success so far was merely luck. Even without an explosion, Mu Qing didn't believe that such a haphazard technique could produce a fully functional third-tier weapon like the Bloodthirsty Blade.

But Mu Qing's doubts did not faze Mo Yu. As someone who had once stood at the pinnacle of the continent's weapon masters, forging a mere Bloodthirsty Blade was a trivial task for him.

As Mo Yu focused on his work, time seemed to fly by. The blade rolled and folded in the furnace countless times, becoming sharper and more refined with each pass.

The more the Bloodthirsty Blade took shape, the darker Mu Qing's expression became, his anger almost visible in his eyes.

Sensing Mu Qing's fury, Lan Yingying's lips curled into a slight smile.

As she looked at the boy with an otherworldly aura, Lan Yingying murmured to herself, "What a mysterious guy. I wish the teacher would take him as a disciple..."

At the same time, Mo Yu observed the blade's surface, his smile widening. With a slight movement of his hand, the flames in the furnace began to dissipate.

With a flick of his fingers, the furnace lid was blown off by a burst of energy, and the deep crimson blade shot out of the furnace, flying straight into Mo Yu's waiting hand.

Under Mo Yu's control, the blade gently fell into the nearby cold water pool.

As the Bloodthirsty Blade entered the water, a sharp hiss filled the air as steam rose from the hot metal, quickly engulfing the surrounding area in white mist.

After a while, the mist cleared, and Mo Yu retrieved the blade from the water. He grabbed a white towel from the platform and carefully wiped away the droplets from the blade's surface.

With the quenching process complete, the Bloodthirsty Blade was now fully forged.

Under the light, the blade's surface gleamed with a strange, blood-red glow, exuding an aura of extreme danger.

In the hands of a Grand Fighter, the Bloodthirsty Blade could allow them to challenge opponents one or two stars higher than themselves, which was why weapon masters were so highly respected in the Mulan Empire.

While other empires might rely on pills and Dou Qi for power, in the Mulan Empire, victory often hinged on possessing a powerful weapon.

As Mo Yu finished wiping the blade, the barrier around him quietly receded, and all eyes in the hall were on him.

Lan Yingying stepped forward, her eyes filled with a deep admiration as she looked at Mo Yu. She smiled warmly and said, "Junior Brother, you've been hiding your true abilities well."

Mo Yu chuckled softly, "Senior Sister Lan, you flatter me."

Seeing Mo Yu's composed demeanor, Lan Yingying felt a tinge of disappointment. She was now certain that Mo Yu wasn't her teacher's disciple and that he likely had an even more formidable mentor guiding him.

However, despite her attempts to probe him, Mo Yu's responses were concise, revealing nothing.

"Hehe, Junior Brother, let me inspect the Bloodthirsty Blade. If it meets the quality standards, you'll pass the third-tier weapon master assessment."

Though she suspected Mo Yu had his own teacher, Lan Yingying continued to call him "Junior Brother" to foster a closer bond.

In her heart, she had already classified Mo Yu as a prodigy, a once-in-a-lifetime talent.

"Sure." Mo Yu handed the Bloodthirsty Blade to Lan Yingying. At the same time, Mu Qing, who had somehow edged closer, glared coldly at Mo Yu before examining the blade as well.

As the vice president of the Weapon Master's Branch, Mu Qing also had the authority to assess third-tier weapon master candidates.

To Mu Qing's surprise, the blade Mo Yu had forged wasn't just for show; it was a fully functional third-tier weapon.

He was forced to admit, albeit reluctantly, that the Bloodthirsty Blade Mo Yu had forged might even surpass the quality of one he would have made himself.

This realization didn't make Mu Qing feel ashamed; instead, it made him even more resentful as he glared venomously at Mo Yu.

This boy had not only stolen Lan Yingying's attention but had also bested him in the craft he took pride in.

As Lan Yingying inspected the blade, her eyes sparkled with excitement. The Bloodthirsty Blade, typically an average third-tier weapon, had been elevated by Mo Yu's craftsmanship, now bordering on the quality of a fourth-tier weapon.

This demonstrated not only Mo Yu's exceptional refining technique but also his mastery of the craft, far beyond what one would expect from a newly promoted third-tier weapon master.

Remembering how Mo Yu had asked about the highest rank the branch could assess when he first arrived, Lan Yingying wondered if his true goal was the fourth-tier.

The thought shook her to the core, and her ample chest rose and fell rapidly as she struggled to regain her composure.

In the hall, many of the onlookers couldn't help but swallow nervously. Judging by the expressions of the two examiners, it was clear that the president's mysterious junior brother had indeed passed the third-tier assessment.

"What a terrifying individual..." The crowd exchanged glances, each person silently marveling at Mo Yu's achievement. A third-tier weapon master under the age of twenty—this was likely a record-breaking feat in the history of the Weapon Master's Branch.

As the crowd stood in awe, a few people were overjoyed. Those who had taken a gamble on Mo Yu's success were now set to receive ten times their wager!

"Senior Sister Lan, can you announce the results now?" Mo Yu asked calmly, glancing at the voluptuous woman beside him.

Lan Yingying took a deep breath to steady herself and smiled. "It seems our Weapon Master's Branch will have the youngest third-tier weapon master since its establishment."

Her words confirmed what everyone had suspected, yet the announcement still left them in shock.

Mo Yu remained calm, turning to look at Mu Qing, whose face had grown even darker. With a faint smile, Mo Yu said, "Vice President Mu, according to our bet, you owe me an apology..."

(End of Chapter)

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