Steady Cultivation: Starting With the Perk “Work Hard, Rest Hard” Chapter 589: Attempting Weapon Forging

Su Yuan made his entrance into the Wu Family Materials Store, a place that felt like a world unto itself.

Within this separate realm, an immense collection of materials was meticulously arranged.

A swift scan revealed that the majority of these items were low-grade Dominator-level treasures.

Spotting a Life Source Stone of acceptable quality, Su Yuan inquired, "What is the price for this Life Source Stone?"

The proprietress of the Wu Family store offered a pleasant smile, responding, "If my friend possesses genuine interest, one million nine hundred thousand pieces of Chaos Jade will be sufficient!"

Su Yuan expressed his surprise, "That inexpensive? I had just checked the prices at some other establishments, and even the common ones were priced at approximately six million!"

The proprietress elaborated, "The Life Source Stones I offer are indeed of a slightly lesser grade, though the difference is not substantial. However, my acquisition costs are somewhat lower, which naturally allows for a more competitive selling price. Rest assured, my friend, these are unequivocally authentic goods, free from any counterfeit or substandard materials."

Su Yuan nodded in affirmation. Before the awe-inspiring might of his True Name Dao Principle, any attempt at disguise or forgery was utterly futile. The Life Source Stones presented were indeed genuine. Their quality was approximately four to five percent inferior to those found at the renowned Ancient Source Treasure Pavilion, yet the cost was less than a third.

The proprietress then shared a crucial piece of advice, "To be candid, my friend, their pricing is not without justification. The success rate for forging Chaos Dominator Artifacts, refining Dominator Pills, or engaging in similar endeavors is not particularly high. Should the quality of the raw materials be even slightly compromised, resulting in a failed refinement, the resulting loss would far exceed the savings from a minor premium. Therefore, my friend, please consider carefully whether you wish to procure these materials."

Upon hearing this, Su Yuan posed a question, "If I were to make a bulk purchase, would there be any flexibility in the pricing?"

"Bulk?"

The proprietress paused, considering. "Should the quantity exceed five pieces, I can extend a five percent discount."

Su Yuan stated, "I require materials valued at five hundred billion Chaos Jade. I trust you can provide a more substantial discount."

The proprietress was taken aback by the magnitude of the order. "Are you certain, my friend? To purchase five hundred billion worth of materials in a single transaction!"

"That is correct," Su Yuan confirmed with unwavering calmness.

Overjoyed, the proprietress exclaimed, "In that case, I can offer the maximum possible discount of twenty percent! This is truly the highest reduction I am able to provide!"

A flicker of determination ignited in Su Yuan's eyes. "It's a deal!"

Subsequently, Su Yuan embarked on an extensive shopping spree, acquiring an astounding thirty thousand precious materials in one go.

Then, accompanied by the proprietress's enthusiastic farewell, he departed the establishment.

Turning his steps, Su Yuan returned to his own modest shop.

He withdrew his Alliance Token and began to peruse the offerings within the Merit Points Exchange Mall.

Under the category of Chaos Dominator Artifacts, he discovered several standard-issue Chaos Dominator Artifacts available for acquisition.

"These standard-issue Chaos Dominator Artifacts are remarkably convenient. Any Dominator, regardless of the Great Dao they cultivate, can utilize them to unleash their full tenfold combat prowess. While they may fall short of custom-made weapons, their pricing is exceptionally reasonable."

Su Yuan examined the cost of a low-grade standard-issue weapon. A warblade imbued with five percent Chaos Great Dao True Intent was priced at a mere three hundred million Chaos Jade!

Conversely, a custom weapon of equivalent caliber could range from several hundred million to tens of billions, exhibiting wildly fluctuating prices.

Continuing his search, Su Yuan was surprised to find a channel offering free downloads of the forging methodologies for standard-issue equipment!

"It's available for free exchange?"

Su Yuan was genuinely taken aback.

With this discovery, hesitation was unnecessary. He promptly downloaded over a hundred distinct types of standard-issue forging blueprints, encompassing low-grade standard-issue weapons, armor, magic robes, combat boots, magical treasures, formation flags, and more.

Upon completing the downloads, he was automatically registered with the designation of an Alliance Apprentice Artificer.

[Notification: Esteemed Apprentice Artificer Seven Stars Dominator, you possess the capability to unlock higher Artificer ranks by uploading successfully crafted standard-issue equipment. In doing so, you shall receive valuable Alliance rewards, including Chaos Jade and Merit Points, and concurrently gain access to more profound Artificer legacies.]

Su Yuan raised an eyebrow. He recognized that besides engaging in direct combat on the front lines, the provision of essential materials also constituted a significant contribution to the war effort.

He gave the notification a cursory glance before commencing the assimilation of the Artificer legacies.

Each classification of standard-issue equipment encompassed extensive Artificer legacies, interlaced with intricate Dao Principles. The comprehension of Chaos True Intent embedded within was profoundly complex and esoteric.

Mastering the forging process for even a single type of standard-issue equipment presented a formidable challenge.

However, the moment Su Yuan activated his two Dominator-level innate traits – [Dominator of Artifacts] and [Dominator of Will] – the daunting task of learning these standard-issue weapons became virtually effortless for him.

"Seems straightforward enough. I shall attempt to forge a weapon!"

With a mere thought, Su Yuan summoned ten top-tier Dominator-grade primary materials and three hundred supplementary Dao Venerable-grade materials.

Positioning himself cross-legged before the imposing Chaos Furnace, his will commandeered the potent Chaos Flame that resided within.

The formidable Chaos Flame possessed an ultimate power of melting. Su Yuan, with focused intent, employed his own Chaos True Intent to meticulously regulate the flame's intensity, modulating its melting capabilities.

The initial Dominator-grade primary material was introduced into the Chaos Furnace. Under the intense onslaught of the Chaos Flame, a mere century elapsed before it was successfully liquefied into a pool of shimmering golden fluid.

A nod of affirmation from Su Yuan preceded his continuation with melting the second Dominator-grade material.

Consequently, after a span of a thousand years, all the constituent materials were flawlessly melted. Under Su Yuan's precise control, they coalesced into a single entity, taking the form of an elegant longsword.

Within the very essence of the sword, countless intricate Chaos secret patterns coalesced, establishing a robust Chaos Great Dao system, imbued with a significant five percent of Chaos True Intent.

The pommel bore the distinct emblem of the Big Dipper, a clear indicator that this masterful weapon was indeed forged by Su Yuan's hand.

Su Yuan gracefully withdrew the sword from the depths of the Chaos Furnace.

The gleaming sword body ascended, hovering effortlessly in the air before Su Yuan, emitting a gentle, resonant hum that seemed directed solely at him. The nascent sword spirit dwelling within conveyed its profound affection and deep reverence towards its creator.

As Su Yuan grasped the longsword, a sliver of Chaos True Name Power was seamlessly infused into its structure. The sword instantly erupted in a cascade of radiant light, perfectly assimilating the Chaos True Name Power. This influx amplified the existing five percent Chaos True Intent, thereby enhancing the potency of Su Yuan's formidable techniques.

"It was successful that easily?"

Su Yuan perceived the entirety of the forging process as remarkably smooth and uncomplicated.

Abruptly, Su Yuan's movements ceased; he was frozen in place.

The extraordinary trait known as [Daoist Techniques Naturally] was activated!

All the profound mysteries encountered during the recent forging process instantaneously flooded his consciousness.

An immense torrent of insights into the art of forging, coupled with a deeper comprehension of Chaos True Intent, surged forth within him.

Su Yuan swiftly invoked the [Balancing Work and Rest] trait. His inherent ability for comprehension experienced an immediate hundredfold augmentation, enabling him to efficiently absorb the sudden influx of profound knowledge.

After a mere handful of breaths, Su Yuan's mental clarity returned. His expertise in the intricate craft of forging Chaos Dominator Artifacts had ascended to an entirely new echelon.

Concurrently, his mastery over Chaos True Intent experienced further advancement, escalating from the previous eighteen percent to a more impressive eighteen and a half percent.

This measure of progress was undeniably substantial and deeply gratifying.

Suffused with immense satisfaction, Su Yuan felt profoundly pleased with the outcome.

He procured the Alliance Token and promptly transmitted the details of the weapon he had just meticulously forged.

The token responded instantaneously with a message.

"Detecting... please stand by..."

"Respected Primary Artificer Seven Stars Dominator, the standard-issue longsword you have submitted complies with all submission requirements. It is eligible for exchange, granting one hundred million Merit Points and one hundred million pieces of Chaos Jade as a reward. Do you wish to proceed with the exchange?"

Upon hearing the conveyed terms, Su Yuan's expression shifted subtly. The combined value offered was two hundred million pieces of Chaos Jade, whereas the direct market selling price would amount to three hundred million. This indicated the platform itself stood to profit by a full hundred million from the transaction.

Without any hesitation, Su Yuan readily consented to the submission and exchange.

Thus, Su Yuan's token account saw its balance increase by an additional one hundred million pieces of Chaos Jade, alongside the acquisition of one hundred million Merit Points.

Furthermore, within the rankings of Taihao Chaos, specifically the entry designated with the number 30010086, on the Merit Points Leaderboard, there was a noticeable upward adjustment, finally signifying an escape from the absolute lowest position.