Kapitel 134: Chapter 134: Crafting the Fire Restraint Net

Chapter 134: Crafting the Fire Restraint Net

"I accept your challenge!"

In the hall, Liu Xing's cold voice echoed as he spoke, "If you can beat me in weapon forging, I will give up the engagement with Xue Mei. But if you lose, my fourth brother will throw you off the flying beast as well."

After making his declaration, Liu Xing sneered at Mo Yu. Though he was surprised that Mo Yu dared to challenge him in weapon forging, Liu Xing was confident that he would make sure Mo Yu never saw another sunrise. Liu Xu, standing by, also stared intently at Mo Yu, eagerly anticipating the moment when he could throw him off the flying beast to avenge his own humiliation.

"That's not fair!" Lin Fei exclaimed, protesting Liu Xing's terms. "When Mo Yu threw Liu Xu off the flying beast, he went easy on him. But you're trying to kill him…"

Before she could finish, Mo Yu raised his hand to stop her and then turned to Liu Ye, the head of the Liu family, speaking calmly, "I accept Liu Xing's terms. I just ask that the Liu family head bear witness to this. If I win, the engagement with Xue Mei is called off. If I lose, Liu Xu can do with me as he pleases."

Liu Ye was momentarily taken aback by Mo Yu's composed demeanor. Though he recognized Mo Yu's formidable talent, he doubted that the young man could surpass Liu Xing in weapon forging. Liu Xing was already a second-tier weapon forger, and Mo Yu would need to be at least a third-tier forger to have a chance at winning. Achieving that level of skill was no easy feat. Even in the Liu family, only Liu Ye and the elder patriarch had reached the third tier. Given Mo Yu's youth, it seemed unlikely he could have already attained such a high level.

After deliberating for a moment, Liu Ye decided to agree to the duel. Even if Mo Yu lost, Liu Ye had no intention of letting Liu Xu kill him. Before understanding more about Mo Yu's background, Liu Ye only intended to teach the young man a lesson.

"Very well, I agree to the duel between you and Xing'er," Liu Ye announced from his seat, his deep voice reverberating through the hall.

As soon as Liu Ye spoke, the atmosphere in the hall buzzed with excitement. Everyone turned their attention to Mo Yu and Liu Xing, eager to see who would emerge victorious. The Liu family members were confident in Liu Xing's victory. After all, he was a recognized talent in the family, already a second-tier weapon forger at a young age, which was a rare accomplishment even in the family's long history.

While the Liu family had faith in Liu Xing, Xue Mei, Lin Fei, and Qing Lin put their trust in Mo Yu. Xue Mei and Lin Fei knew that Mo Yu had once helped the Ye family's elder repair a weapon, indicating his considerable forging skills. Although they didn't know exactly what level of forger he was, they were certain he was not to be underestimated. As for Qing Lin, she had never witnessed Mo Yu's forging skills, but she trusted him unconditionally.

"Follow me. Since you'll be competing in weapon forging, there's no better place than the Liu family's forging room," Liu Ye said, leading the way.

He stood and walked ahead, followed closely by Mo Yu, his companions, Liu Xing, and the rest of the Liu family. After winding through several corridors, they arrived at a large hall with the words "Forging Room" written above the entrance. The guards at the door quickly opened it upon seeing the family head approach.

As they entered, the spacious hall was brightly lit, with numerous stone platforms meticulously arranged in the center, each equipped with a standardized forging furnace.

"Choose a platform and forge the weapon you wish to create. The one who produces the higher-quality weapon will be declared the winner," Liu Ye instructed, pointing to the stone platforms.

"Got it, Father." Liu Xing shot a disdainful look at Mo Yu before confidently selecting the central platform, where he placed his materials on the table.

As Liu Xing laid out his materials, the Liu family members gasped in surprise. They immediately recognized the materials he intended to use to forge a weapon known as the "Blazing Fire Spear." This weapon was one of the top-tier second-tier weapons in the Liu family's arsenal, even surpassing the Ice Soul Sword in quality. Liu Xing's choice of such a powerful weapon made it clear that he intended to utterly crush Mo Yu in the competition.

With the Liu family members already assuming Mo Yu's defeat, they watched him with a mix of pity and curiosity. However, Mo Yu only smirked internally at their reactions. He knew it was time to show them that there was always someone better, no matter how skilled they believed themselves to be.

After nodding a greeting to Liu Ye, Mo Yu slowly made his way to the leftmost stone platform.

"Mo Yu, don't think that just because you're strong in Dou Qi, you can underestimate my Liu family. Today, I'll show you what true weapon forging is!" Liu Xing sneered at Mo Yu, mocking him as he settled on the platform next to Liu Xing's.

With that, Liu Xing placed his hand on the mouth of the furnace, channeling his Dou Qi. The furnace roared to life with a series of muffled explosions as flames erupted within it.

Ignoring Liu Xing's taunts, Mo Yu calmly retrieved his materials from his storage ring: Amethyst Stone, Taixuan Golden Silk Thread, Golden Sun Wood…

The weapon Mo Yu intended to forge was the "Fire Restraint Net," a project he had been planning for some time. Before leaving the Xiao family, Mo Yu had begun gathering the materials needed to create the Fire Restraint Net, which would help him successfully capture the Ten Thousand Beast Spirit Fire. A few weeks ago, he had finally collected the last of the materials from the Mo family's treasury, and now he had the perfect opportunity to forge it.

The Fire Restraint Net was a specialized weapon that resisted high temperatures and intense flames. Though its utility was niche, it was still a third-tier weapon, more than sufficient to secure victory in this competition.

As Mo Yu laid out his materials, Liu Ye, observing from a distance, frowned. Despite his vast knowledge, he couldn't identify the weapon Mo Yu intended to forge. The materials Mo Yu had chosen were not only rare but also extremely difficult to work with. Some of them were so challenging that even Liu Ye doubted his ability to refine them perfectly. The fact that Mo Yu had brought them out so confidently suggested that he had the skill to back it up.

Even before the competition began, Liu Ye felt a growing sense of unease.

Once all the materials were arranged, Mo Yu turned his attention to the furnace. Compared to an alchemist's cauldron, a forging furnace was generally larger and designed to handle the more demanding task of refining metals and crafting weapons, which required a more intense and focused heat.

With the furnace at his disposal, Mo Yu was ready to demonstrate his true capabilities.

Standing beside the furnace, Mo Yu began channeling his Dou Qi, which surged through his meridians before flowing into his hands. With a soft hum, the energy entered the furnace.

With a deep, resounding thud, scarlet lightning flames suddenly erupted from the furnace, filling the room with a brilliant glow.

Meanwhile, Liu Ye, who had just taken a sip of tea, caught sight of the flames out of the corner of his eye. His hands trembled, and the teacup slipped from his grasp, shattering on the floor.

His pant leg was soaked with tea, but Liu Ye didn't care. His hand shook as he pointed at Mo Yu and exclaimed in shock, "Scarlet lightning flames? What kind of strange fire is this?"

The hall fell silent as everyone's gaze turned to Mo Yu.

"That guy… he summoned scarlet lightning flames? Could it be a Heavenly Flame? No, that's impossible. What is this thing, and how could he have such a rare treasure?" The Liu family's weapon forgers were stunned, staring at the flames within Mo Yu's furnace. The furnace's barrier made it difficult to see clearly, but they were certain that this was no ordinary Dou Qi flame.

In fact, the energy radiating from the flames seemed more like lightning than fire, a hybrid of the two that left them utterly speechless.

Xue Mei and Lin Fei, witnessing this strange lightning fire for the first time, covered their mouths in shock. As alchemists, they could sense the immense power of the flames. Even their teacher didn't possess such a powerful fire.

"This boy… he's more complicated than he seems. No wonder he had the confidence to challenge Xing'er. With such potent scarlet lightning flames, it's clear his forging skills are impressive. Not only does he have extraordinary cultivation talent, but he also has a deep understanding of weapon forging. It seems our Liu family has tangled with a dangerous individual," Liu Ye thought, trying to calm his racing heart.

"Family head, should we stop this competition?" A white-haired elder of the Liu family approached Liu Ye, his voice filled with concern.

After a moment of hesitation, Liu Ye shook his head. "Stopping the competition abruptly would only bring more shame to our family. Besides, even though Mo Yu can control this unusual flame, forging a weapon isn't just about having powerful flames. It requires skill in controlling the fire, a keen understanding of the materials, and precise judgment of their proportions. I still have faith in Xing'er. Let's see how this plays out…"

With Liu Ye's decision, the hall fell quiet again, but this time, most eyes were fixed on Mo Yu, curious to see if the boy who could wield such a mysterious flame could perform as well in the other aspects of forging.

Mo Yu, deeply focused on his work, paid no attention to the commotion in the hall. His eyes scanned the materials on the stone table, and he methodically picked up several pieces, tossing them into the furnace with practiced ease.

With the furnace's assistance, Mo Yu's efficiency in refining and crafting materials increased significantly. A process that normally took five hours could now be completed in two.

Under Mo Yu's precise control, the scarlet lightning flames roared like a fierce tiger, swiftly melting down the materials and extracting the necessary essences to form the Fire Restraint Net.

As the weapon's shape gradually took form within the furnace, Mo Yu remained calm and composed, his expression reflecting the confidence of someone with extensive experience in forging.

Seeing his serene demeanor, Xue Mei and Lin Fei exchanged surprised glances. They had only seen such calm professionalism in their teacher, a high-ranking alchemist, and now they were witnessing it in Mo Yu.

Liu Xing, too, noticed something was amiss. When he saw the terrifying lightning flames in Mo Yu's furnace and the gradually forming weapon, a look of resentment crossed his face.

"This damned guy… I underestimated him. But defeating me won't be that easy. Fire Spear, come to life!" Liu Xing glared at Mo Yu, his eyes filled with bitterness and determination.

Initially, he had thought Mo Yu was a fool who knew nothing about weapon forging. But now, he saw him as a formidable rival who needed to be taken seriously.

Completely focused on his task, Mo Yu was unaware of Liu Xing's bitter glare. Even if he had noticed, he wouldn't have cared.

As Mo Yu watched the furnace intently, time seemed to fly by. After countless rounds of refining, the weapon inside the furnace began to take on its final form.

With a satisfied smile, Mo Yu stepped back from the furnace, allowing the scarlet lightning flames to slowly die down.

The Fire Restraint Net was complete.

(End of the Chapter)

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