Divine King of Honour Chapter 1828: Successful Forging

Shi Shanshan found herself staring at Xu Nian, her expression filled with incredulity.

Could this young man possibly be capable of refining a Divine Artifact?

Xu Nian offered a smile, choosing not to provide an immediate answer.

He extended his palm, and a potent Divine Fire ignited within his grasp.

This Divine Fire, now under Xu Nian's absolute command, radiated an intense heat, possessing the power to melt even materials meant for Top-Grade Divine Artifacts.

"Divine Fire?" Shi Shanshan's eyes widened in surprise.

She had never anticipated that he would possess such a formidable celestial flame.

"Hand over your Artifact Refining Materials," Xu Nian instructed Shi Shanshan.

"Where is your furnace?" Shi Shanshan inquired as she passed the materials to Xu Nian.

"I don't possess a furnace," Xu Nian replied with a grin.

"How then will you refine artifacts without one? Or do you intend to use mine?" Shi Shanshan questioned.

"There's no need; I do not require a furnace for refining," Xu Nian stated, a smile still gracing his lips.

With that, he began to liquefy the piece of Xuan Thunder Divine Iron, directly manipulating the flame to achieve his goal.

Under the intense heat of the flame, the Divine Iron slowly started to yield and melt.

Shi Shanshan watched in astonishment.

Typically, the process of melting Divine Iron necessitates the use of a furnace.

This allows for the flame's temperature to be consistently maintained.

Only through such stable heat can the Divine Iron be effectively melted.

Yet, here was Xu Nian, melting the Divine Iron with remarkable speed, eschewing a furnace entirely – a feat truly beyond belief.

As moments ticked by, the Divine Iron continued its transformation.

It completely turned into a pool of molten metal.

Xu Nian's speed in melting the material was only marginally slower than Shi Shanshan's own capabilities.

"What astonishing flame control," Shi Shanshan couldn't help but murmur in admiration.

The ability Xu Nian displayed, melting Divine Iron without a furnace, was something Shi Shanshan admitted she herself could not replicate.

While her own melting speed might be slightly superior to his,

his mastery over the flame far exceeded her own level of control.

"The next step is embryo condensation; won't you need a mold for that?" Shi Shanshan inquired.

"No necessity for a mold," Xu Nian responded with a smile.

Xu Nian then proceeded to utilize his Soul Power, directly guiding the molten iron and gradually shaping it into the distinct form of the Divine Thunder Pestle.

Witnessing this raw display, Shi Shanshan was rendered speechless.

Guiding molten iron with Soul Power alone to form a Divine Artifact?

This demanded an incredibly precise level of control to achieve such a precise outcome.

It must be recalled that the temperature of this molten iron was astronomically high.

To shape the artifact's embryo under such extreme conditions was something entirely unheard of.

Attaining such an intricate degree of control indicated that his Soul Power must not only be potent but also exceptionally resilient.

This was the very first time Shi Shanshan had ever observed an individual forging a weapon in such a manner.

The subsequent stage involved the cooling process.

However, Xu Nian did not let this phase pass idly; instead, he continued his work, engraving intricate details during the cooling period.

He even meticulously inscribed a Thunder Storage Talisman onto the Divine Thunder Pestle.

Shi Shanshan was once again profoundly amazed.

Xu Nian was actually performing the engraving using his Soul Power directly.

Furthermore, the level of intricacy in his carving surpassed even what she could achieve using a dedicated mold.

But this carving process was traditionally meant to follow the hammering, was it not?

The ultimate formation of a Divine Artifact was, in the end, contingent upon the quenching process.

If even a trace of impurity remained within, failing to be removed to the absolute maximum extent, the Divine Artifact would still ultimately fail.

"How many Quenching Divine Talismans can you condense?" Shi Shanshan asked, a hint of worry creeping into her voice.

To reach the quenching standard required for a Top-Grade Divine Artifact, a minimum of ten talismans were essential.

She herself could only manage to condense nine, which was why she had never been able to ascend to the tier of Top-Grade Divine Artifacts.

Xu Nian, however, simply shook his head with a smile, replying, "I cannot condense even a single talisman."

"You can't condense even one talisman? Then how do you propose to hammer it?" Shi Shanshan questioned, her surprise evident.

"You will witness it soon enough," Xu Nian responded with a knowing smile.

He then summoned the formidable heavy iron hammer he had previously forged.

Commencing the execution of the Ten Thousand Divine Hammer Technique, he began striking the Divine Thunder Pestle.

Blow after relentless blow.

Standing beside him, Shi Shanshan was utterly dumbfounded.

Was this considered hammering technique?

Did this not resemble the way mortals typically forged weapons?

Could such a method of hammering genuinely succeed in purging the impurities from the Divine Iron?

Shi Shanshan even entertained the thought that Xu Nian might merely be toying with the process.

But before long, she noticed a distinct and undeniable change.

The impurities embedded within the Divine Artifact were genuinely beginning to recede, eliminated piece by piece by Xu Nian's consistent hammering.

"No, wait... each strike appears to be a Soul Power impact, capable of penetrating every single corner of the Divine Iron. This requires a terrifying level of Soul Power control. How is he achieving this?"

Shi Shanshan found it almost impossible to believe what her eyes were telling her.

He was directing his Soul Power through the iron hammer, causing it to penetrate deeply into the Divine Artifact, impacting it repeatedly.

This process of impact proved to be far more effective than any impact that could be generated through the layering of divine seals.

With merely twenty thousand strikes, Xu Nian had managed to purge more than half of the impurities. Yet, his work was far from over. He pressed on, striking relentlessly. After an additional ten thousand blows, he finally ceased, utterly spent. At this point, the impurities within the Top-Grade Divine Artifact were virtually eradicated. Although not perfectly refined, the quenching process had reached an exceptionally high standard. Shi Shanshan found herself thinking that even her own Master might not possess such skill. After all, her Master was capable of forging Top-Grade Divine Artifacts himself. To Shi Shanshan, her Master had always represented an insurmountable peak. Witnessing Xu Nian achieve such a remarkable level of hammering left her utterly astonished. She doubted if she could endure even ten thousand strikes of such forceful hammering.

"Now for the ultimate phase," Xu Nian declared with a grin. He then transformed into a blur, a shadow diving into the domain of the Divine Thunder. "Boom!" A potent bolt of Divine Thunder descended, striking precisely the Divine Thunder Pestle held in Xu Nian's grasp. In the ensuing moment, the Divine Thunder Pestle pulsed with immense thunderous power. But the process wasn't complete. Another bolt of Divine Thunder struck, and the artifact continued its absorption. The third, fourth, and fifth followed. A total of nine bolts of Divine Thunder rained down before the Divine Thunder Pestle ceased its uptake of the thunder's might. Upon its surface, the thunderous energy had surged to a staggering degree. With a gentle flick of his wrist, Xu Nian unleashed a formidable wave of Divine Thunder. The entire Divine Thunder Pestle blazed with a magnificent, divine radiance.

"Incredible power; it has actually reached the caliber of a Top-Grade Divine Artifact, using Top-Grade Divine Artifact materials to forge an even superior product?" Shi Shanshan murmured, completely taken aback. Xu Nian had triumphed in its creation. The resulting artifact surpassed her wildest expectations by leaps and bounds. "It should be about ready," Xu Nian stated, presenting the Divine Thunder Pestle to Shi Shanshan. She hesitated, seemingly stunned, almost reluctant to accept the profound treasure. "Do not fret, this artifact is of no use to me. Your Master should be able to withstand three bolts of Divine Thunder with it, though against the Sixth Level Divine Thunder Tribulation, it might not prove sufficient," Xu Nian explained. "That is more than enough; my Master has always stated that his tribulation is threefold, never reaching the Sixth Level," Shi Shanshan responded. Xu Nian offered a satisfied nod. The Sixth Level Divine Thunder Tribulation does not manifest easily.