Chapter 360 - Dwarven Marquis, Hotu!

"Welcome Your Highness Luo Ai'er, Your Highness Mekichura, Your Highness Dante..."

Outside the Furnace Palace, a guard respectfully bowed and spoke.

In the eyes of the dwarves, these few were not just allies, but also distinguished guests.

Former divine kings, former capable lieutenants of the God of Demons.

Their strength and status were all top-tier existences.

Mekichura couldn't help but speak with some arrogance, "No need for such formalities."

First, receiving respect made him somewhat proud, and second, he wanted to stand on moral high ground to despise Lin Tian.

"Kekeke, low-level demons cannot understand these things. Truly powerful, truly high-level demons are very rich in emotions and morality."

Dante also sneered coldly.

He had already emerged from hiding underground.

However, this did not attract Lin Tian's attention.

Luo Ai'er then said, "We want to see Marquis Huotu, please announce us."

The guard looked cheerful, "No problem, I'll take you directly to see him. You are honored guests of the Dwarf Kingdom! The Marquis won't mind!"

With that, he began leading the way.

Soon everyone entered the palace.

The magnificent hall was ornately decorated with carved railings and jade, but most of the patterns were related to forging.

It appeared very unique and professional.

At a glance, one could tell they must have very impressive forging abilities.

After all, under such cultural influence, every dwarf would surely love forging and aim to become a master craftsman.

Only the clanging sounds could be heard from within the great hall.

A bearded dwarf wearing golden-red armor, short but with bulging muscles, was hammering iron there.

Or rather, he was refining his own weapon.

From time to time he would hammer the short sword in his hand a few times, then pick it up to examine it carefully.

He sprinkled some strange glowing fluorescent powder and continued forging.

Bill could tell at a glance that this was enchanting.

"Success! Hahaha! Physical sword qi enchantment is complete! Hahaha!"

As intense light burst from the blade, accompanied by swirling winds, the entire hall shook.

The dwarf was ecstatic with joy, holding up the short sword covered with various runic patterns, extremely excited.

He aimed forward and swung fiercely!

"Swoosh!"

A sword qi burst forth, splitting a table in the corner in half.

This scene.

Lin Tian, Alice, as well as Luo Ai'er, Mekichura and others were all greatly shocked!

Alice couldn't help but say, "Sword qi without magical power contained within it, how is this possible?"

She often used swords and knew most clearly that the sword qi slashed out was actually a magical attack.

But the sword qi before them was clearly a physical attack! It wouldn't consume magical power!

It was truly unbelievable!

"Clap clap!"

A round of applause sounded as Mekichura and Dante congratulated, "Worthy of being Marquis Huotu, possessing forging skills second only to the Dwarf King, even the most difficult mythical-level enchantment is easily accomplished."

Physical sword qi was indeed mythical-level enchantment.

Because it could directly push kinetic energy and force from the weapon outward, achieving the sword qi effect.

Simply put, when a person swings a sword, the force is transmitted to the blade, then the blade strikes the enemy.

If it doesn't hit, the force would dissipate on oneself.

But with physical sword qi, one could use runes to transmit force remotely through air as a medium, achieving the sword qi effect!

Similarly, as long as there was this enchantment effect, any weapon could be used as a ranged weapon.

"Haha, welcome everyone. Oh? What's the background of these few?" Huotu was in a very good mood, greeting Lin Tian and the others with smiling faces.

Luo Ai'er and the others immediately had thoughts, "These few are our allies, the Goblin King from the Wasteland, but he cannot be compared to ordinary Goblin Kings - he is much more powerful."

Goblin, Wasteland.

The debuffs were practically maxed out.

Weak to the extreme.

But Huotu didn't say much more, only gave a bland "mm" sound.

"Well, Marquis Huotu, we are already preparing to launch the plan to seize Satan's physical body from the Solar Divine Court. If we could have two god-slaying level magical tools... the success rate would definitely increase greatly."

Luo Ai'er spoke first.

Planning to take this opportunity to persistently cajole for a god-slaying level magical tool.

Of course, it was to keep for her own use.

Mekichura also hurriedly said, "That's right, as long as we can reclaim the portion of the body sealed in the Solar Divine Court, Lord Satan can recover 50% of his power! He could even battle the God King!"

Satan's body was divided into three parts.

The Solar Divine Court sealed the head, the Aesir Divine Court (Nordic Divine Court) sealed the limbs, and Mount Olympus had the torso.

If they retrieved the head, Satan could recover half his power.

However.

Upon hearing this, Huotu's previously happy expression immediately darkened.

He wasn't a fool - if too many god-slaying level weapons flowed out, it would equally be a threat.

Think about it: Satan's revived strength, plus god-slaying level magical tool enhancement - whether the dwarf race could resist would be questionable.

If two pieces flowed out, and Luo Ai'er recovered her full strength while wielding god-slaying level weapons.

Then the Dwarf Kingdom would have no say in matters.

They might even be at others' mercy.

So the current situation formed a delicate balance.

Having one god-slaying level magical tool could make the divine courts wary, while not making their combat power increase too dramatically.

It also wouldn't threaten the Dwarf Kingdom.

Give two pieces, and this balance would be broken.

"Sorry everyone, we've made it clear that god-slaying level magical tools are difficult to manufacture, the cost is immeasurable, and the special energy sources required are extremely scarce. We simply cannot afford to give two pieces."

Huotu said impatiently.

Then added another sentence, "If it's solar-level magical tools, I can discuss with the king to see if we can gift you another piece."

Besides that one god-slaying level magical tool, they had actually given three solar-level ones.

Two for the Satan Cult, one for Luo Ai'er.

That was the short sword they had previously planned to offer Lin Tian to win him over.

Upon hearing this.

Not only were the crowd not discouraged, they continued smiling obsequiously, saying pleasant words.

Because if their persistent cajoling succeeded, their faction's power would undergo earth-shaking changes!

"Your Highness Marquis, please reconsider. If we revive Lord Satan, under his protection the divine courts wouldn't dare harm you..."

Before Mekichura could finish speaking.

Huotu was already getting angry, "Do I need to say it again!"

His powerful aura made the entire palace tremble.

Mekichura and Dante naturally fell silent, though their eyes flickered with extremely cold killing intent.

Being met with such cold rejection after their warm advances, who would be happy.

But they also didn't dare show it.

Because they had no confidence in defeating this dwarf's combat power.

Not to mention there was still the Dwarf King behind him.

If a fight broke out, they wouldn't get any advantage.

Lin Tian had already clearly assessed Huotu's strength.