The end of Gaowu: Becoming stronger from not practicing

The sound came from Wu Xiaomei.

Zhang Lingfeng becoming an eighth-level True God threw her into a daze, and becoming a second-level blacksmith almost caused her worldview to collapse.

It's incomprehensible how Zhang Lingfeng, who is usually lazy and never cares about forging, could possibly become a second-level forging master.

But the facts are right in front of us.

She became increasingly fixated on the issue, and when she finally came to her senses, she discovered that the flying sword she had forged had developed a problem; not only was its shape distorted, but it was also unable to store energy.

It became a complete failure.

If we judge her performance based on this, she would be at the bottom. If we were to ask her to leave the Divine Craftsman's Shop based on her grades, she would be the first to leave.

"It's done."

Zhang Lingfeng seemed not to hear Wu Xiaomei's shouts.

The throwing knife in his hand was finally successfully forged.

"Very good, not bad."

General Ma praised.

Wu Xiaomei made a mistake, so it didn't matter. But Zhang Lingfeng was becoming more and more unfathomable to him.

"let me see."

He reached out to touch the small throwing knife.

"Be careful, Mr. Ma, it's still a bit hot."

Zhang Lingfeng handed the small throwing knife to Ma Dashuai.

After Master Ma took it, he infused the small throwing knife with divine power.

As a mid-level god, it was relatively simple for him to inject the divine power equivalent to that of a level-one god, and he succeeded quickly.

Then everyone waved their hands towards the ground.

The world rules of the god-level continent are extremely complex.

To leave a sword mark on the ground requires a level six True God.

However, Commander Ma did not release his extra power; he only released the power he had injected into the throwing knife, and as a result, a blade of light flashed by.

The reinforced floor of the forging room not only had a very clear sword mark, but the mark was also more than a meter deep.

You should know that this is his forging workshop.

The surrounding area has been reinforced.

Even an ordinary god could only leave a shallow sword mark on the ground when he swung his sword.

This shows that the small throwing knife forged by Zhang Lingfeng can not only store a lot of power, but also greatly amplify power.

It allows ordinary level-one gods to unleash power comparable to the peak of a level-one god.

Although he is a level 2 blacksmith.

But he is clearly a level two master blacksmith.

If Zhang Lingfeng were to become a god-level expert in the future, the throwing knives he forged would likely interest even some mid-level gods.

If I become a level three blacksmith in the future.

Or a level four blacksmith, then...

General Ma simply couldn't imagine it.

"Good, good, good, very good, excellent."

General Ma couldn't help but praise it.

He returned the small throwing knife to Zhang Lingfeng.

Zhang Lingfeng hadn't expected his forged throwing knife to be so powerful, though this was also related to Ma Dashuai's strength.

If I were to do it myself, even if I filled the vessel with divine power, the power I released would not be comparable to what I had just experienced.

It is important to understand that the divine power of a subordinate god and a true god are two different systems of power.

"Master, the flying sword I forged is broken."

Wu Xiaomei called out.

She discovered that no one was responding to her.

Everyone surrounded Zhang Lingfeng.

You have to understand that she is a powerful god and a level three blacksmith. She is stronger than Zhang Lingfeng in every way. Why is she the one being ignored? No one is showing her any pity at this time.

"It's alright, I'll take a look at you in a bit."

General Ma said casually.

The attention was still on Zhang Lingfeng.

He asked with concern, "What have you been doing all this time while you were away from the forge? The changes in your strength and skills have surprised me."

"Actually, it's pretty much the same as usual. Maybe it's because when I'm relaxed, it's easier for me to enter a more focused state of practice, and the effect becomes more obvious."

Zhang Lingfeng explained.

He also hopes to put the "lying flat" philosophy into practice in Ma Dashuai's class and gain more "lying flat points".

"I see."

General Ma nodded.

But he knew in his heart that Zhang Lingfeng must have obtained some kind of opportunity or had extraordinary talent. It was impossible for anyone to improve their strength and skills so easily without serious cultivation.

In short, he didn't believe it.

However, he decided to nurture Zhang Lingfeng and try to influence him so that one day Zhang Lingfeng could be like him, focusing on cultivation and doing every task well.

"Perhaps you really are a genius."

Chen Fenfang sighed.

"Please forge a flying sword. How many divine stones would you need?"

“Master Zhang, I am the sect leader of the Divine Blade Sect. Please feel free to ask if you need anything.”

……

The crowd continued to speak.

They all crowded around Zhang Lingfeng.

Neither Zhang Lingfeng's strength nor his skill level is outstanding among the blacksmiths at the Divine Craftsman Shop. In terms of skill and ability, Wu Xiaomei and Master Yang can easily overwhelm Zhang Lingfeng.

Even Master Wang and Master Liu are stronger.

But what people value in Zhang Lingfeng is his potential.

And Ma Dashuai's attitude towards Zhang Lingfeng.

They always felt that Zhang Lingfeng's future achievements would at least be the next Ma Dashuai, or even surpass Ma Dashuai. Those who knew Zhang Lingfeng's past as the leader of the Divine Blade Sect were even more terrified at this moment.

They desperately wanted to kneel and fawn over Zhang Lingfeng to prevent him from taking his anger out on the Divine Blade Sect.

"I am a blacksmith at the Divine Craftsman's Shop, and everything is subject to the requirements of the Divine Craftsman's Shop."

Faced with the crowd's eager inquiries, Zhang Lingfeng responded in an official tone.

"Everyone, Master Zhang is going to rest."

Ma Fei looked excited.

They brought Zhang Lingfeng out of the forging room.

"Master Zhang, you are truly a genius!"

Ma Fei looked amazed.

"I wouldn't call myself a prodigy, it was just luck!"

Zhang Lingfeng laughed.

"It's fortunate that our Divine Craftsman Shop signed a contract with you, otherwise if you left, who would we Divine Craftsman Shop complain to?"

"Please feel free to tell me what you need in the future, and I will do my best to meet your requirements."

Ma Fei found Zhang Lingfeng more and more pleasing to the eye.

"There is indeed something that I need Young Master Ma's help with."

Zhang Lingfeng said.

"please say."

Ma Fei pricked up his ears and said.

At this moment, all he wanted to do was to worship Zhang Lingfeng.

"Here's the thing, I have a friend named Yan Fei who lives in the Baruch family area. This is what he looks like. I'd like to ask you to help me find him."

Zhang Lingfeng showed Ma Fei Yan Fei's portrait and information.

He had wanted to find Yan Fei for a long time.

I was always worried that Baturu would hurt Yan Fei.

However, his own strength did not allow it, and he dared not enter the Baruch family territory before becoming a god.

Now he has become a Level 2 blacksmith.

Another level eight true god.

The entire Divine Craftsman Shop looked at him with new respect. He could also take this opportunity to ask the Ma family for help in finding Yan Fei. He believed that with their power, they would find Yan Fei more easily than he would when he became a god in the future.

"So you're looking for someone. That's no problem. But what's the relationship between this Brother Yan you mentioned and the Baruch family?" Ma Fei breathed a sigh of relief.

"He's probably working for the Baruch family!"

Zhang Lingfeng thought for a moment and then said.

"That'll be easy."

Ma Fei laughed.

How influential is the Baruch family on the God-level Continent?

Zhang Lingfeng seized the opportunity to ask.

"It's not as good as it used to be, but in the eyes of us, it's still an unattainable place. My father went to Baruch when he traveled."

My father said that even if it possesses the strength of a fourth-level blacksmith and a mid-level god, it would be difficult for it to get a good job in Baruch City.

It's similar to a top-tier blacksmith outside.

Even so, countless people rushed towards Baruch City, all wanting to pledge allegiance to the Baruch family and gain Baruch's favor and remembrance.

My dad tried it too.

But they were unsuccessful, so they returned to Baidi City.

Ma Fei sounded somewhat dejected when the topic came up.

If Commander Ma can achieve a breakthrough, such as becoming a high-level god or a level-five blacksmith, then the Ma family's status in Baidi City will rise to a higher level, at least enough to break out of Ma Street.

Even if it can't compare to those powerful families, it will still be much, much stronger than it is now, and his father wouldn't have to go through so much trouble to find someone to inherit his skills.

Fortunately, we now have Wu Xiaomei.

And... Zhang Lingfeng.

"Is this a sign of good fortune left by Lin Lei? It's here too."

Zhang Lingfeng exclaimed in surprise.

"I don't know, but the Baruch family is known as a family that will never disappear. No one can destroy the Baruch family. It might really be related to Linley!"

Ma Fei said.

Have you and your father met Lin Lei?

Zhang Lingfeng asked tentatively.

"how is this possible?"

Ma Fei looked at Zhang Lingfeng with a suspicious expression.

"Lin Lei is only a few ruins left on the God-level Continent. The number of people who have seen him and are still alive on the God-level Continent is probably very small."

Let alone people like us, even the heirs of the Baruch family might not be able to pay their respects to him.

Ma Fei said.

"Did he... die, or has he entered the cycle of reincarnation?"

Zhang Lingfeng said.

"What nonsense are you talking about?"

Ma Fei's expression changed drastically.

They immediately covered Zhang Lingfeng's mouth.

"Don't you know that the entire order of the God-level Continent was established by Linley? You're insane, daring to talk nonsense to him."

Ma Fei's expression was extremely serious.

"This……"

Zhang Lingfeng was dumbfounded.

Linley established order on the god-level continent.

That's why the Baruch family is known as a family that will never be destroyed.
But Lin Lei seems to have been absent for a long time.

Perhaps it's still on the god-level continent.

Imagine yourself as the ruler of the Blackwater Starfield, observing the changes in every life form, becoming the creator and controller of the rules.

But they won't show up casually.

Linley only ensured that the Baruch family would never be destroyed, but he did not allow the Baruch family to remain powerful indefinitely.

"Perhaps you've become too lazy to even remember such things. In the future, don't say anything like this, or our Divine Craftsman Shop won't dare keep you around."

Ma Fei was truly startled.

"understood."

Zhang Lingfeng nodded.

It's clear that Ma Fei is really wary of Lin Lei.

There's really no need for me to invite trouble.

The assessment ended about ten days after Zhang Lingfeng left the forging workshop.

Forging divine weapons requires ample time and various processes; it cannot be accomplished with just a few strokes.

Even Master Yang and Wu Xiaomei were no exception.

Without Zhang Lingfeng as a conspicuous figure behind her, Wu Xiaomei finally forged a brand new flying sword.

It can be infused with power equivalent to that of a mid-level god, unleashing the destructive power of a peak mid-level god, which has drawn gasps from many people and attracted a large following.

General Ma was also very happy.

But nothing was as shocking as seeing Zhang Lingfeng become a Level 2 Blacksmith.

Next up was Master Yang.

Wu Xiaomei's talent is stronger than his, but Master Yang has a solid foundation. His current skills are at the peak of the third level of forging, which is obviously stronger than Wu Xiaomei's. He just hasn't crossed that threshold yet.

He forged a greatsword and a divine spear.

The two divine weapons were of a higher grade than Wu Xiaomei's flying sword, which drew cheers from the audience, and many people rushed to buy them.

But the most popular item is still the small throwing knife forged by Zhang Lingfeng.

It was clearly just a throwing knife suitable for a true god, but it was auctioned off for the price of a weapon of a god-level powerhouse. Everyone saw Zhang Lingfeng's potential and wanted to befriend him.

Because the price premium for small throwing knives is very large.

Many people were eager to have it.

What was supposed to be an assessment turned into an auction, far exceeding people's expectations.

But this ending was perfect for Shenjiangpu, and Ma Dashuai was also happy.

"Congratulations to Master Ma for having a worthy successor."

"The Divine Craftsman's Shop will be extraordinary in the future."

"Thank you all, please take care."

……

Finally, after the assessment was over, General Ma personally saw everyone off.

"It's a pity we can't baptize Zhang Lingfeng. Otherwise, with your resources, Zhang Lingfeng might become a god in no time. Of course, with his talent, becoming a god in the future is a certainty. I suddenly think that the massage chairs and mahjong tables he forged are actually quite good. Why don't you consider them, brother?"

Chen Fenfang said this as she left.

"Little sister, stop fooling around."

General Ma sent Chen Fenfang into the airship.

Although Zhang Lingfeng is outstanding and has great potential, the Divine Craftsman Shop must never forge anything other than divine weapons; this is his bottom line.

"Master Ma."

After seeing Chen Fenfang off, Master Wang and Master Liu continued forging the airship.

Airships are not only the flying machines of powerful gods, but also have offensive and defensive capabilities. They are also a type of divine weapon, and are very expensive to manufacture. They require multiple blacksmiths to work together to forge them in a relatively short time.

The largest orders for the Divine Craftsman's Shop were for some divine weapons and magical artifacts.

We rarely get jobs like forging airships.

But with Wu Xiaomei's arrival and Master Yang's continuous improvement in skills, especially after Zhang Lingfeng's rise, Ma Dashuai seemed to see that the future of Shenjiangpu would be filled with such a steady stream of orders.

Perhaps one day.

A large portion of the airships flying over Baidi City came from the Divine Craftsmen's Shop.

Where is Zhang Lingfeng?

General Ma inquired.

"It seems to be in his forge."

Master Wang said.

"Okay, you can continue with your work."

General Ma then walked into Zhang Lingfeng's forging room.

"Zhang Lingfeng, you're quite cunning. You knew this assessment was targeting you, so you deliberately hid your strength, waiting to surprise everyone and cause your master to suffer a major setback, right?"

Inside Zhang Lingfeng's forging room, Wu Xiaomei spoke indignantly.

She felt incredibly angry about her embarrassment during the assessment, all because of Zhang Lingfeng. If it weren't for him, she would have been the center of attention that day. The more she thought about it, the angrier she became. She immediately went to settle the score with Zhang Lingfeng after the assessment. (End of Chapter)