Accepting Disciple!

[Protagonist's Artifact Refinement Halo]: A protagonist who cannot refine artifacts is not a good protagonist! After activating the halo, the affinity for various refining materials will be enhanced, and the understanding of refinement will be greatly improved, increasing the chances of success in refinement. Even if it's refined randomly, there is a certain possibility of turning accidents into fortunate events and refining divine weapons to perfection!

The Artifact Refinement Halo is activated.

Suddenly, the previously incomprehensible refining steps became very simple in Su Zhan's eyes!

Adding Star Sand to enhance sharpness.

Adding Jingming Water to carve better water attribute inscriptions.

It seems that the sword made by Master Ouyang will ultimately become a Xuan-level longsword with a water attribute.

However, if it's meant to be a water attribute longsword, it seems that the recently added Black Yin Iron can be removed...

Thoughts raced through Su Zhan's mind as he estimated all the refining materials, upcoming steps, various refining methods, the differences in results caused by each method, and the level of success!

"Junior Brother Su, are you stunned? Haha!"

Qi Yang laughed as he saw Su Zhan staring blankly at the refining furnace.

"Master Ouyang, why did you add Black Yin Iron?"

At that moment, Su Zhan spoke up.

His words caused Qi Yang and Ouyang Mu to pause.

Qi Yang remained silent, with a slight smile on his lips.

Didn't Su Zhan know that Master Ouyang disliked being questioned while refining weapon?

It seemed that after angering Master Ouyang, Su Zhan might be expelled from Xiaozhu Peak!

As expected, as anticipated by Qi Yang, Ouyang Mu was very displeased, and his voice sounded heavy as he said, "Just observe. Why so many questions?"

"I'm only asking one question."

"Fine! I'll tell you then!"

Ouyang Mu raised his voice. "The Black Yin Iron is to neutralize the Jingming Water and Star Sand!"

"Why do you need to neutralize them when refining a water attribute longsword?"

Su Zhan asked in astonishment. "After the Jingming Water and Star Sand merge, it does make the sword tend to be heavy, but you can completely forsake the agile attribute, add inscriptions of 'Frost' and 'Giant Strength,' change the direction of refinement, and transform this sword from an agile and small-scale combat type to a highly offensive type."

"This way, the sword only loses a bit of agility that can be compensated by the cultivator's power, but the sword's strength increases more than threefold. Isn't that much stronger than what you can achieve with your refining method?"

"You foolish child, do you underst—"

Before Ouyang Mu could reprimand Su Zhan, he suddenly felt a jolt in his heart, and an expression of astonishment appeared in his eyes as he looked at Su Zhan.

How did Su Zhan know that he was refining a water attribute longsword?

He had only created the sword embryo so far, and the materials were far from enough to determine the final attributes of the finished product. Moreover, Su Zhan was not someone who had never touched refining before, right?

How could he come to such a conclusion?

And, he was right!

Was it just a coincidence?

Recalling Su Zhan's words calmly, Ouyang Mu unwillingly discovered the truth within them!

"Junior Brother Su! This is Xiaozhu Peak, even the Sect Master wouldn't dare to offend Master Ouyang! Are you so arrogant that you want to surpass Master Ouyang?" Qi Yang sneered inwardly and scolded, "If you don't want to learn, then get lost—"

"You stay quiet!"

At that moment, Ouyang Mu glared sharply at Qi Yang and shouted angrily.

Then, he turned to Su Zhan with a somewhat nervous expression and asked, "Little Su, based on what you said, can we refine a weapon that is three times stronger? Should the next steps be changed as well?"

"That's for sure."

Su Zhan nodded, walked to the side of the refining furnace, and examined the materials. He said, "It's actually quite simple. You just need to add this and this before forging the second sword, and then insert this, using strong fire to melt it into the blade within ten seconds..."

As Su Zhan explained, Ouyang Mu's expression grew more serious. Finally, all the suspicions in his eyes vanished, and he earnestly began to contemplate Su Zhan's words.

Furthermore, he occasionally shared his own insights.

During their conversation, the two of them exchanged knowledge on refining as equals!

Strangely enough, during their exchange, Su Zhan seemed to hold a higher position, and most of the time, it was Ouyang Mu who listened attentively.

Qi Yang, standing beside them, was completely dumbfounded.

His mind went blank, feeling like he was dreaming.

Even in the entire Tiannan region, Master Ouyang, whom even experts of the God Transformation Realm would show respect to, was actually discussing the art of forging with Su Zhan as a way of learning?

Was Su Zhan so skilled in refinement weapons?

And what were they actually talking about?

He was someone praised by Master Ouyang for his talent in perfecting weapons, yet he couldn't understand a single word???

Qi Yang listened with a puzzled expression as the two continued their conversation, unable to find an opportunity to interrupt.

Finally, when he heard a topic that he somewhat knew about, he quickly spoke up, "Master Ouyang, I think—"

"I think you can leave the mountain now!"

Ouyang Mu interrupted bluntly, "I am discussing refining techniques with Little Su. Do you think you are entitled to interrupt?"

"But..."

"Enough! Becoming slightly talented has made you overconfident! Little Su is a true master, yet he carries the humility of an apprentice!"

The more Ouyang Mu looked at Qi Yang, the more he found him displeasing. He pointed his finger at the gate, "You are no longer welcome here, Xiaozhu Peak doesn't accept you!"

An impressive aura erupted from Ouyang Mu, an expert of the Core Yuan Realm.

Although Qi Yang was extremely unwilling, he could only feel incredibly frustrated and left with a sad expression.

As he descended the mountain, he looked confused and somewhat hesitant, even stumbling in his steps.

Three hours later, Su Zhan also left Xiaozhu Peak.

After three hours of learning, he had a clear understanding of all the steps involved in crafting a weapon.

He just needed to wait for the additional materials to solidify his Natal Weapon!

With this in mind, Su Zhan found Chen Changfeng and informed him about the matter.

Chen Changfeng was overjoyed and promised to prepare the necessary additional materials within three days. By that time, they could start solidifying Su Zhan's Natal Weapon!

After that, Su Zhan returned to Baiyun Peak to continue developing his martial arts techniques and cultivation technique.

The next day.

The main hall of the Yuntian Sword Sect.

Chen Changfeng, Qin Jincheng, and several influential elders gathered to devise a strategy on how to obtain the best materials for Su Zhan.

As they were discussing, Ouyang Mu suddenly arrived at the hall.

As soon as he stepped inside, he began shouting loudly, "Qin Jincheng, Chen Changfeng! Where is Su Zhan? I couldn't sleep all night thinking about it, and I finally made a decision. I have to take him as my disciple!"

"Huh?"

Qin Jincheng, Chen Changfeng, and the elders all wore puzzled expressions.

What was happening?

Ouyang Mu, the old man who never left Xiaozhu Peak, actually came here today... to take Su Zhan as his disciple?

Ouyang Mu glanced at the elders, seeing no response from them, a determined expression appeared on his face as he gritted his teeth and said:

"Or perhaps Su Zhan can consider taking me as his disciple!"