Chapter 168: Third-Grade Weapon Refiner

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

Inside the hall, all the weapon refiners were staring in shock at the crimson thunder flame burning in Mo Yu's hand. 

The Vermilion Burning Sky Thunder, in its full state, possesses power comparable to the top fifteen on the Heavenly Flame Rankings. Such a rare and powerful natural phenomenon could destroy an entire city. 

Even though Mo Yu intentionally suppressed the aura of the thunder, the terrifying pressure still caused everyone present to feel a shudder deep within their souls. 

Even with the protective barrier in place, many weapon refiners felt as if an electric shock had jolted through their minds the moment they saw the thunder in Mo Yu's hand, leaving their spiritual power heavily damaged. 

Although they couldn't identify the nature of the thunder fire in Mo Yu's hand, its color and power alone were definitely beyond the capability of being formed solely through Dou Qi! 

Even the candidates behind Mo Yu who were taking the test for first-grade weapon refiners found their flames in the furnace trembling uncontrollably, as if paying homage to the mysterious thunder in Mo Yu's hand. 

Clearly, the Vermilion Burning Sky Thunder, with its raging fire element, was as intimidating as any Heavenly Flame. 

"Heavenly Flame? Nine Dragon Lightning Flame?" Seeing the power of the crimson thunder fire in Mo Yu's hand, Lan Yingying was stunned. Her eyes widened in disbelief, covering her red lips as she spoke in shock. 

Unlike most weapon refiners, Lan Yingying came from the Central Plains with a deep family heritage and vast knowledge. She could immediately see that the thunder fire in Mo Yu's hand was no ordinary flame. 

When she saw the fusion of fire and thunder, the two volatile elements in the Vermilion Burning Sky Thunder, her first thought was of the twelfth-ranked Heavenly Flame, the Nine Dragon Lightning Flame. 

"No... that's not right. The Nine Dragon Lightning Flame is purely thunder-based, but my junior's is more like fire with thunder elements—it's entirely different. Besides, the Nine Dragon Lightning Flame can only be controlled by certain forces from the Central Plains." 

Lan Yingying stared intently at the thunder fire continuously surging in Mo Yu's hand, mumbling to herself. 

Even though she couldn't identify the exact nature of the thunder fire, her eyes remained filled with astonishment as she looked at the young man. 

The shock brought by the Vermilion Burning Sky Thunder was no less than that of a Heavenly Flame. 

"This junior brother... he's extraordinary. No wonder he dares to take the test for a third-grade weapon refiner at such a young age. To have tamed such a terrifying rare item, he must have some remarkable means. 

Moreover, the aura he's displaying surpasses that of an ordinary Da Dou Shi—his cultivation talent is truly impressive!" After gradually calming herself, Lan Yingying's eyes flickered, and she sighed with admiration. 

"I knew there was something unusual about him when I first saw him. I didn't expect that he was hiding his true strength right under my nose. What a mysterious junior brother..." 

Lan Yingying's chest rose and fell gently as she observed the young man, her eyes shimmering with deep thoughts. 

On the side, Mu Qing's expression darkened. 

Such terrifying thunder fire—something even his master, Mu Shi, the top weapon refiner in the Mu Lan Empire, didn't possess—was now displayed by a mere youth. 

With a rare treasure and being Lan Yingying's junior brother, Mu Qing couldn't help but recall the confident bet Mo Yu had made earlier. Could this kid really pass the test for a third-grade weapon refiner? 

This thought made Mu Qing feel an ominous premonition, and the chill in his eyes deepened. Apologizing to a brat in front of Lan Yingying would be an unbearable humiliation. 

Shifting his gaze back to the glowing barrier, Mu Qing said with ill intent, "Even if he can control such a unique thunder fire, weapon refining isn't just about the fire. The test for a third-grade weapon refiner is not that easy!" 

At that moment, the hall fell into an eerie silence once again, with all eyes focused on Mo Yu. 

Everyone was eager to see if this young man, capable of wielding thunder fire comparable to a Heavenly Flame, could successfully earn the badge of a third-grade weapon refiner. 

A third-grade weapon refiner under twenty years old would surely break the records of the Weapon refiner Association since its founding, and witnessing such a moment would be a great honor. 

Inside the barrier, Mo Yu paid no mind to the commotion in the hall caused by the Vermilion Burning Sky Thunder. 

In fact, to avoid unnecessary panic due to the appearance of the thunder, Mo Yu didn't summon the full power of the Vermilion Burning Sky Thunder. The thunder in his hand was merely a sub-thunder split from the main body. 

This sub-thunder, derived from the Vermilion Burning Sky Thunder, only possessed a portion of the original's power. But even so, its appearance brought a significant shock to everyone present. 

With a casual glance over the stone platform, Mo Yu unhurriedly picked up a few materials and steadily tossed them into the furnace. 

For this test, the association had provided a standard furnace, so Mo Yu couldn't use the Beast Furnace that he had recently acquired from the Black Lizard Demon Serpent King's palace, which could harness the Ten Thousand Beast Flame. 

But with many opportunities ahead, Mo Yu wasn't in a rush. He roughly tossed the materials into the furnace, and under the control of his soul power, the once docile sub-thunder turned fierce like a wild beast, engulfing the materials in the furnace and extracting the essential materials needed to forge the Bloodthirsty Blade. 

Outside the barrier, seeing Mo Yu's rough handling of the materials, Mu Qing's eyes brightened. 

As a weapon refiner, caution is a fundamental principle. 

Every weapon refiner knows to refine each material individually, but Mo Yu's reckless act of refining all materials together went against all weapon refining conventions. 

Seeing such a careless act, Mu Qing couldn't help but smirk, as if he had already envisioned the scene of the furnace exploding. 

If that happened, no matter how impressive the youth's thunder fire might be, he would lose the bet. 

Beside him, Lan Yingying, who was observing Mo Yu's process, grew more serious. 

Mo Yu's unconventional weapon refining method was unlike anything she had ever seen. Even her master would likely face an explosion with such a technique. 

However, noticing the calm and confident expression on the young man's face, she began to doubt her initial judgment. Did the youth truly have some unique approach? 

Now, she began to believe that this young man might not be her master's disciple after all, for even her master couldn't teach such an unorthodox method of weapon refining! 

In the center of the hall, the youth's delicate face remained completely calm, with a faint red glow reflecting on his features from the sub-thunder flames. 

This composed and relaxed demeanor made everyone unconsciously feel that he wasn't just a youth under twenty but rather an experienced high-level weapon refiner. 

Focused entirely on the furnace, Mo Yu paid no mind to the crowd's attention. And even if he had noticed, he wouldn't have cared. His gaze remained fixed on the contents of the furnace. 

Under Mo Yu's proficient and steady craftsmanship, the explosion that Mu Qing had anticipated never happened. Instead, the rough form of the Bloodthirsty Blade slowly began to take shape within the furnace. 

Seeing this, Mu Qing's jaw dropped in disbelief. What seemed to him like a haphazard mixing of materials actually resulted in the successful formation of the blade's prototype. It shattered his understanding of the craft. 

Quickly regaining his composure, Mu Qing's expression turned vicious as he glared at Mo Yu. 

In his view, the lack of an explosion was merely due to Mo Yu's luck. He still refused to believe that the youth's seemingly reckless approach could produce a true third-grade weapon like the Bloodthirsty Blade. 

However, Mo Yu's confidence remained unwavering. As someone who had once stood at the pinnacle of the continent's weapon refiners, forging a simple Bloodthirsty Blade was a trivial task. 

As Mo Yu continued his focused work, time flew by. After countless rounds within the furnace, the Bloodthirsty Blade finally began to show its sharp edge. 

As the Bloodthirsty Blade gradually took shape, Mu Qing's expression grew darker, his anger almost palpable. 

Sensing Mu Qing's rage, Lan Yingying pursed her red lips, a slight smile curling at the corner of her mouth. 

Gazing at the unassuming youth in plain robes on the stage, Lan Yingying's eyes shimmered as she murmured, "What a mysterious fellow. I really hope that Master will accept him as a disciple..." 

In the arena, Mo Yu observed the emerging color on the blade of the Bloodthirsty Blade with a slight smile. His palm slowly left the furnace, and with its withdrawal, the sub-thunder within the furnace gradually dissipated. 

With a flick of his finger, the lid of the furnace was lifted by a gust of wind. With a wave of Mo Yu's hand, a deep crimson long blade shot out of the furnace and flew swiftly toward him. 

Under Mo Yu's control of his soul power, the blade precisely descended into the cold water pool beside the stone platform. 

As the Bloodthirsty Blade plunged into the cold water, a sharp hissing sound erupted, with the searing blade instantly turning the water into steam. A cloud of white mist swirled up, enveloping the surrounding space. 

After a while, the mist dissipated. Mo Yu retrieved the Bloodthirsty Blade from the pool, picked up a white towel from the stone platform, and gently wiped the droplets off the blade. 

With this final quenching step complete, the Bloodthirsty Blade was now officially refined. 

Under the lamplight, the blade's surface gleamed with an eerie crimson glow, emanating a distinct aura of danger. 

One could imagine that a Da Dou Shi wielding this Bloodthirsty Blade would have no trouble challenging opponents one or two stars above their level. This was precisely why weapon refiners held such high respect in the Mu Lan Empire. 

While other empires might compete in medicinal pills and Dou Qi cultivation, victory in the Mu Lan Empire was often determined by the strength of one's weapon. 

As Mo Yu wiped the blade, the protective light barrier around him had unknowingly vanished, and the onlookers' gazes were all fixed intently on him. 

Lan Yingying approached the stone platform with a meaningful glance at Mo Yu, her voice filled with mirth, "Little junior brother, you're hiding quite a lot, aren't you?" 

Mo Yu chuckled softly at her words. "Sister Lan, you flatter me." 

Seeing Mo Yu's calm demeanor, a trace of disappointment flashed in Lan Yingying's eyes. She was now certain that Mo Yu wasn't her master's disciple, and there seemed to be an even more formidable refiner guiding him. 

Yet despite her probing, the young man's responses were always concise, revealing nothing of value. 

"Heh, little junior brother, let me inspect the Bloodthirsty Blade. If it meets the quality standard, you'll pass the third-grade weapon refiner examination." 

Even though Lan Yingying suspected that Mo Yu might have his own master, she still addressed him warmly as her junior, hoping to foster a bond between them. 

In her mind, Mo Yu had already become an extraordinary genius. 

"Alright." Mo Yu handed the Bloodthirsty Blade to Lan Yingying. At this moment, Mu Qing also stepped forward without anyone noticing, casting a cold glance at Mo Yu before turning his attention to the blade. 

As the vice-president of the Weapon Refiners' Branch, Mu Qing naturally had the authority to evaluate the third-tier examination. 

To his surprise, Mo Yu's Bloodthirsty Blade wasn't just for show—it was a genuinely valuable third-tier weapon. 

What Mu Qing found even harder to admit was that the quality of this blade might even surpass what he could produce himself. 

Realizing this, Mu Qing felt no shame; instead, his gaze toward Mo Yu grew even more venomous. 

This youth who appeared out of nowhere not only stole Lan Yingying's favor but also dealt a severe blow to his pride as a refiner. 

As Lan Yingying examined the Bloodthirsty Blade, a gleam of excitement flickered in her eyes. What had initially seemed like an average third-tier weapon now exuded a faint aura of a fourth-tier weapon under Mo Yu's refinement. 

This indicated that the young man possessed not only exceptional refining techniques but also a profound mastery of the craft—traits uncharacteristic of someone who had just advanced to a third-grade weapon refiner. 

Recalling how Mo Yu had asked about the highest tier he could attempt upon joining the association, Lan Yingying couldn't help but wonder if his true goal was to become a fourth-grade weapon refiner. 

This thought left her utterly astonished, her chest heaving as she struggled to calm herself... 

Inside the hall, the gathered crowd couldn't help but swallow nervously. Judging by Lan Yingying and Mu Qing's expressions, it was clear that the mysterious junior had passed the third-tier examination. 

"What a terrifying guy..." The crowd exchanged glances, sighing inwardly. A third-grade weapon refiner under twenty—this was likely a new record across all branches of the Weapon Refiners' Branch since its founding. 

While many were stunned, a portion of the crowd burst into excitement. They had bet on Mo Yu's success, and now, with his victory, they stood to receive ten times their wagers! 

"Sister Lan, can you announce the result now?" Mo Yu asked calmly, his gaze resting on the alluring woman beside him. 

Lan Yingying steadied her breath, then smiled, "It seems our Weapon Refiners' Branch is about to welcome its youngest third-grade weapon refiner since its founding." 

As her words fell, the crowd, though having anticipated the outcome, still found themselves shocked into silence by the official announcement. 

Mo Yu remained utterly composed, turning to the side where Mu Qing stood with a dark expression. A playful smile touched his lips as he spoke, "Vice President Mu, according to our bet, it's time for you to apologize..." 

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