After the Catastrophe, every rule in the world was rewritten. In the Age of Black Iron, steel, iron, steam engines and fighting force became the crux in which human beings depended on to survive. A commoner boy by the name Zhang Tie was selected by the gods of fortune and was gifted a small tree which could constantly produce various marvelous fruits. At the same time, Zhang Tie was thrown into the flames of war, a three-hundred-year war between humans and demons on the vacant continent. Using crystals to tap into the potentials of the human body, one must cultivate to become stronger. The thrilling legends of mysterious clans, secrets of Oriental fantasies, numerous treasures and legacies in the underground world — All in the Castle of Black Iron! Written by Drunk Tiger, this novel is a prime example of fantasy steampunk. Let us journey through the world of limitless possibilities and inventions together! ------ **Warning: This novel contains mature content**
Xuanyuan Fortress was pretty boisterous tonight. Besides those on duty, the fortress' avenues were full of passers-by. All knights and ordinary officers converged in the avenues. Some had a cool drink; some sang loudly. All the bars in the fortress had almost been full. The entire Xuanyuan Fortress seemed to hold a festival...
Since demon army invaded Taixia Country, the nerve in everyone's mind finally loosened today.
Learning to be intense and relaxed at the right moment was the law of yin and yang and could enable people to carry on longer on the battlefield. Even the most powerful knights couldn't be intense for 100 years constantly in the holy war. Zhang Tie didn't look down upon the boisterous and relaxed crowd on the streets because Zhang Tie also became relaxed inside now.