"The three years of cultivation."
"Sister Mu Xi's forging level will likely reach the peak of Rank 7 soon, stepping into the eighth rank."
Looking at the girl in his arms, Tang Luochuan said with a smile.
The three years of cultivation were certainly not useless. Whether it was tempering her mind or refining her forging skills, it would undoubtedly benefit her for life.
Currently, she was only at the Soul Emperor realm and might not yet be able to become a Rank 8 Forging Master. However, within three or four years, at the Soul Sage level, she would definitely become a top-tier Rank 8 Forging Master.
"Then I'll take your auspicious words, Luo Chuan!"
Mu Xi smiled gently, clearly in a very good mood. With a determined look in her eyes, she responded.
Becoming a Saint Craftsman was only the first step for her. If she wanted to stay by Luo Chuan's side for a long time, this was far from enough.
She couldn't stop yet...
Only by becoming a Divine Blacksmith would she truly have the qualifications and ability to stand by Luo Chuan's side!
"Sister Mu Xi's efforts in forging..."
"Are truly admirable."
From the spectator seats, Na'er couldn't help but sigh. In the future, she would undoubtedly become a top-tier Forging Master recorded in history, the foremost... Goddess Artisan in the forging world!
"That's right."
Beside her, the other girls couldn't help but agree.
"..."
Watching this scene, Lan Fozi in the distant spectator seats couldn't help but lower her head, a trace of anticipation lingering in her eyes. When would she be able to throw herself into Luo Chuan's embrace like that girl?
Perhaps...
It would still be a very, very long time.
"Fozi, we'll have our chance too."
Beside her, her good sister Nanali saw through her thoughts and comforted her softly. However, as she glanced in the direction not far away, a meaningful glint also flashed in her eyes.
The reason was simple...
She wasn't exactly indifferent either!
"Luo Chuan..."
"Hmm? Sister Lili."
But the next moment, her expression suddenly stiffened. In the blink of an eye, under Lan Fozi's stunned gaze, she appeared at the forging platform, Soul Power surging in her hand.
"Careful..."
However, before she could act, Tang Luochuan's counterattack was even faster. A dragon claw as dazzling as crystal materialized in his hand, firmly grasping the sharp weapon that had shot through the air...
At that moment, a poisoned blade was tightly gripped, only to be crushed into fragments by him.
"Enemy attack!"
Witnessing this scene, the president of the Forging Master Association, who had just been filled with emotion, suddenly stiffened his expression. Nine Soul Rings—yellow, yellow, purple, purple, purple, black, black, black, black—appeared around him.
Simultaneously, a massive hammer materialized in his hand—his Martial Soul, the Power Attack System Weapon Battle Soul, Earth Hammer.
For this top-tier Forging Master from the Douluo Continent to be attacked during his breakthrough at the Star Luo City Association...
If it weren't for the quick reaction of that young man beside her, and if this top-tier prodigy had truly died here, the consequences would be unimaginable!
"You..."
Seeing this, Nanali was momentarily stunned, clearly not expecting the person before her to react so swiftly. After all...
That was an attack from a Titled Douluo!
Moreover, the person before them hadn't merely dodged the attack with the girl—he had crushed the assault single-handedly, just as he was doing now. Such capability...
"Truly worthy of you!"
The longing in Nanali's eyes grew even more intense.
"Nanali."
Tang Luochuan's gaze shifted to the woman beside him, clearly surprised that Dark Bell still intended to protect him.
But his attention lingered only for a moment before his eyes locked onto a spot in the audience, a cold sharpness flashing within them.
"Quite the lucky streak, aren't you?"
The next instant, under the watchful eyes of the crowd, a figure clad in black robes sneered coldly.
Without hesitation, he flew directly toward Tang Luochuan's position, as if completely disregarding both him and the nearby Nanali.
Beneath his feet, nine dazzling Soul Rings shimmered—purple, purple, purple, purple, purple, black, black, black, black—marking him as a Titled Douluo.
His target was none other than Mu Xi, who stood beside Tang Luochuan.
"A Titled Douluo!"
Even Forging Master Association President Li Jiuge couldn't help but reveal a profound expression at this sight.
Though he himself was a Titled Douluo, he had only achieved this rank by consuming Heavenly Material and Earthly Treasure as Star Luo City's top Forging Master.
Against this opponent, his chances of victory were slim!
"Old Longbow, go find the Chief Guard."
"I'll handle this one first..."
Before Li Jiuge could finish his sentence, a violent assault thundered toward him. From another direction, a similarly dressed black-clad figure rose into the air.
"..."
"Two Titled Douluos!?"
A trace of apprehension flashed in Li Jiuge's eyes. Damn this Green Skull organization! To dispatch two full Titled Douluos for a single Saint Craftsman—were they really just targeting him?
No, they must be planning to wipe out the entire Forging Master Association headquarters!
"The successor of Douluo Continent's Divine Blacksmith actually came to Star Luo City. Just as well..."
"We'll eliminate you today, hehehe..."
At the center of the hall, the Titled Douluo's eyes gleamed with dark intent as a massive poisoned blade materialized in his hand.
"Luo Chuan, step back."
Before Tang Luochuan and Mu Xi could react to the scene, Nanali positioned her small frame protectively in front of them, speaking calmly.
In this moment, she felt no concern whatsoever—if anything, she was almost amused...
A mere 92nd-rank Titled Douluo posed no threat.
Though the aura emanating from this person suggested he belonged to the Holy Spirit Church, since he had provoked Luo Chuan, he deserved nothing but death.
Two ordinary Titled Douluos might be powerful, but before her—a Heavenly King of the Holy Spirit Church—what difference was there from seeking death?
"Just as well..."
"This gives me the perfect chance to play the hero saving the beauty before Luo Chuan. Maybe he'll remember me better!"
A thoughtful glint appeared in Nanali's eyes.
"Don't rush, little girl. I'll kill you in a moment..."
The Evil Soul Master sneered at the loli protecting others, but before he could finish speaking, a gigantic multicolored dragon claw nearly blinded him.
And Tang Luochuan, who had been standing behind Nanali moments before, now stood inexplicably before him...
"Boom..."
Under the stunned gazes of all the Forging Masters present, the previously arrogant Titled Douluo powerhouse was instantly reduced to a corpse beneath the dragon's claw.
"Luo Chuan..."
Witnessing this scene, Mu Xi, who remained in place, had a flash of astonishment in her eyes and couldn't help but murmur softly.
Was she seeing things...
Did Luo Chuan just kill this person like that?
"..."
"Huh?"
Beside her, Nanali, who had been ready to make a move, stared at him in shock, her gaze falling upon the decapitated Evil Soul Master as she stood there somewhat at a loss.
Taken out the moment he showed himself?
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