The end of Gaowu: Becoming stronger from not practicing

Mu Chen was furious, but secretly he was very happy.

He had long disliked Zhang Lingfeng. A level 5 blacksmith dared to refuse a level 3 divine rune master's invitation to take him as a disciple. He really didn't know what was good for him.

He didn't even give Zhang Lingfeng a chance to explain.

The Baruch family, the Cloud Prince's residence.

"boom!"

A jade cup was smashed to the ground, shattering into pieces.

Yun Zhongzi's face was ashen, and his chest heaved violently.

As a third-level divine inscription master, he held a prestigious position in the Baruch family. Even a sixth-level blacksmith like Barkol treated him with utmost respect.

"What a fine Zhang Lingfeng! What a level five blacksmith!"

Yun Zhongzi's voice was icy, and anger flashed in his eyes.

Divine rune masters and blacksmiths are both highly respected professions in the divine continent.

Some skilled blacksmiths don't even take divine rune masters seriously.

It may even lead to hostile thoughts.

Therefore, if one's apprentice is a blacksmith, it brings great prestige to a divine inscription master.

It was precisely for this reason that Yun Zhongzi was willing to accept Zhang Lingfeng as his disciple.

After all, Zhang Lingfeng is a level 5 blacksmith.

There aren't many blacksmiths in the entire Baruch family whose forging skills have reached this level. Otherwise, why would Barkol have been so eager to have Zhang Lingfeng join their Baruch family?

He even stayed in Baidi City for this reason.

Of course, he wasn't initially interested in taking on apprentices.

Because we haven't seen with our own eyes whether Zhang Lingfeng is a level 5 blacksmith.

Yun Zhongzi's expectations are not high.

Barkol repeatedly requested that Zhang Lingfeng possess amazing talent, having risen from True God to Divine in just a few years, and from Level 1 Blacksmith to Level 5 Blacksmith. He was a promising talent, and if he could be brought under the wing of the Baruk family, he would surely achieve great things in the future.

He reluctantly agreed and, through a jade slip, gave Zhang Lingfeng a chance to become his disciple.

Unexpectedly, the other party refused!
"Master, please calm down."

Mu Chen knelt before the jade slip and said cautiously, "That Zhang Lingfeng is ungrateful. Why should Master lower himself to his level?"

"Don't you know what's good for you?"

A cold laugh came from within the jade slip.

"I'd like to see what right he has to refuse me. A level 5 blacksmith, does he really think he's invincible?"

If Zhang Lingfeng were just an ordinary person, then forget it.

You could say he was ignorant.

But a level 5 blacksmith clearly looked down on him.

He originally intended to wait until Barkol brought Zhang Lingfeng back before making any decisions, but the anger in his heart was hard to quell. Just then, he received an invitation from the president of the Divine Inscription Master Guild of White Emperor City.

"The Divine Inscription Master Conference?"

Yun Zhongzi looked at the invitation in his hand, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.

It turns out that Barkol had many contacts with the president of the Divine Inscription Master Guild during his time in Baidi City.

After learning that the Baruch family had a Level 3 Divine Inscription Master, the guild leader extended an invitation, hoping that Yun Zhongzi could come to Baidi City to serve as one of the main judges of the Divine Inscription Master Tournament and become a representative of the tournament.

"Perfect, let's take this opportunity to go to Baidi City."

Yun Zhongzi thought to himself.

"I want to see for myself what Zhang Lingfeng is capable of that he dares to refuse my offer to take him as a disciple."

Baidi City, Divine Craftsman's Shop.

"What? Master Yun Zhongzi is coming to Baidi City?"

Upon receiving the news, Barkol's expression changed drastically. He had only mentioned Yun Zhongzi to the president of the Divine Inscription Master Guild, but he never expected that the other party would actually invite Yun Zhongzi to preside over the conference in White Emperor City.

And Yun Zhongzi, who usually doesn't like going out, agreed.

Reason told Barkol that Yun Zhongzi was here to cause trouble.

They came entirely for Zhang Lingfeng.

He hurriedly found Zhang Lingfeng.

"Master Zhang, something terrible has happened! Master Yun Zhongzi has accepted the invitation from the Divine Inscription Masters Guild to come to Baidi City as the main referee of the Divine Inscription Masters Conference."

I think he's here to get rid of you. The only one who can save you now is me!

Barkol said earnestly.

"Oh?"

Zhang Lingfeng was playing chess with Yan Fei when he heard this, and he only raised his eyes slightly.

“Ling Feng, Master Yun Zhongzi’s status in the Baruch family is no less than that of Master Ba. Don’t take it lightly.”

Yan Fei had witnessed Yun Zhongzi's abilities, and now Baturu was working as a handyman under Yun Zhongzi.

"Let them come. The Divine Inscription Master Tournament needs referees anyway."

Zhang Lingfeng still didn't care.

"Don't you understand? Master Yun Zhongzi came because of you! You refused his offer to take you as a disciple, which embarrassed him. He came this time to see what you're capable of, and he might even make things difficult for you in public."

Barkol reminded him.

Zhang Lingfeng is, after all, a level 5 blacksmith. It would be a great pity if he were to be crippled by Yun Zhongzi like this.

Yan Fei, who was standing to the side, also put down his chess piece and advised, "Ling Feng, you really have to be careful this time. Master Yun Zhongzi has a very high status in the Baruch family and he has a bad temper. If you refuse him in public, he will definitely hold a grudge."

Upon hearing the news, Commander Ma rushed over and, after hearing the situation, frowned and said, "Master Zhang, Yun Zhongzi is a level three divine inscription master, and is also a high-level god, or even stronger."

If he truly intends to make things difficult for you, I'm afraid... even the Divine Craftsman's Shop can't protect you.

"Then what do you think we should do?"

Zhang Lingfeng remained nonchalant, as if it were none of his business.

"Apologize!"

Barkol said.

"Before Master Yun Zhongzi arrives, apologize to him through the jade slip, saying that you were confused at the time, regretted it now, and are willing to become his disciple."

He had assumed that if the Baruch family remained loyal, he would save face and perhaps the matter wouldn't be pursued further.

Barkol quickly said that, in the end, he still wanted to bring Zhang Lingfeng back to the Baruch region to serve the Baruch family.

"Yes, Ling Feng, it's just an apology, it's not like he'll lose anything."

Yan Fei also offered his advice.

"A wise man doesn't fight a losing battle. Master Yun Zhongzi is not someone we can afford to offend."

Although General Ma didn't want Zhang Lingfeng to leave the Divine Craftsman's Shop, he didn't want anything to happen to Zhang Lingfeng either.

“Master Zhang, Master Ba and Mr. Yan are right. We really can’t afford to offend a level three divine rune master. Just lower your head and admit your mistake.”

After hearing the news, Master Yang also rushed over to persuade them.

In their view, an enraged level three divine rune master is no weaker than a fully-fledged Divine Craftsman.

Moreover, this Yun Zhongzi comes from the Baruch family.

Seeing the anxious looks on their faces, Zhang Lingfeng was quickly making plans in his mind.

Apologize?

He wouldn't mind if an apology could solve the problem.

This cloud neutron has such a strange temperament.

If you really get furious because you rejected him.

Even if they apologize, they won't let themselves off easily.

After all, the apology was just lip service; they wouldn't actually go to the Baruch family.

But the question is, will Yunzhongzi accept it?

Would a level three divine rune master easily accept an apology?
More importantly, the Divine Inscription Master Conference is about to begin.

According to the original plan, he originally did not want to participate, but because of the Divine Craftsmen Pavilion, he had no choice but to participate. Now that Yun Zhongzi is involved, he has to participate even more.

As the main referee, Yun Zhongzi will definitely be keeping an eye on him.

If he knows that he is already a Divine Inscription Master and has a lineage, then the other party will calm down.

But Zhang Lingfeng still said, "Okay, I'll apologize!"

Upon hearing this, Ma Dashuai, Yan Fei, Master Yang, and the others all breathed a sigh of relief.

Barkol's expression brightened with joy.

Just as he was about to say something, Zhang Lingfeng interrupted him: "But I won't go to the Baruch region, at least not now. Sorry, I need to cultivate."

With that, Zhang Lingfeng returned to his room.

"As long as he apologizes, that's fine. Give him some time, since Master Yun Zhongzi hasn't arrived yet anyway."

General Ma advised.

"Alright."

Barkol isn't in a hurry, having waited so long.

"I need strength."

Back in the room, Zhang Lingfeng said.

He checked the panel information:
Lying flat value: 761382
Super Invincible: (11/900)

Divine Power: 1123.7
Divine rune power: 10.0
Divine Rune Cultivation Method: (34/100)

Intermediate Forging Skill: (59/100)

Realm: Level 1 God, Level 5 Peak Blacksmith, Level 1 Divine Inscription Master
Nearly 800,000 in "lying flat" value—that's a huge sum of money.

If he uses all his energy to improve his strength, what level can he reach?
To upgrade Super Body from Level 1 God to Upper God, the stat needs to be increased from 11/900 to 900/900.

Each increase in stats requires 400 "lying down" points, for a total of 356,000 "lying down" points.

He now possesses nearly 800,000 "lying down" points, more than enough to become a high-ranking god.

而神纹修炼法从一级提升到二级，需要先将数值从34/100提升到100/100，然后获得中级神纹修炼法。    提升到圆满需要6.6万躺平值。

"First, enhance the power of the divine runes."

Zhang Lingfeng made a decision.

The power of a Divine Inscription Master is very special; it can not only assist in cultivation but also be used in combat, defense, and immobilization.

If he could become a level two Divine Inscription Master, even if his strength was not as good as Yun Zhongzi's, it would at least make the other party feel more at ease. After all, he himself was a Divine Inscription Master, so what kind of nonsense was it to ask him to become a disciple?

The panel information has changed.

Lying flat value: 70.1

Divine Rune Cultivation Method: (100/100)

Divine rune power: 99.99
Realm: Peak of Level One Divine Inscription Master
"Sigh! To become a Divine Inscription Master, one must first obtain an intermediate-level Divine Inscription cultivation method."

Zhang Lingfeng looked helpless.

He then added 356,000 "lying flat" points to the Super Body skill.

The panel changed again.

Lying flat value: 34.5

Super Invincible: (900/900)

Divine Power: 9123.7
Realms: Upper God, Peak Level 1 Divine Inscription Master, Peak Level 5 Blacksmith
"Finally, I've become a high-ranking god."

Zhang Lingfeng breathed a sigh of relief.

With strength comes the ability to protect oneself.

"During this time, in order to avoid being hunted down by the Divine Craftsmen Pavilion, I've been trapped in the Divine Craftsmen Shop and I'm so bored. It's a good opportunity to go out and take a walk."

I'll also visit the Divine Inscription Master Guild.

Let's see if we can obtain the intermediate-level divine rune cultivation method.

To become a Level 2 Divine Inscription Master, I still need the Divine Inscription Cultivation Method as an aid.

I'll settle accounts with the Divine Craftsmen's Pavilion when I become a Level 3 Divine Inscription Master.

"A high-ranking god, a level three divine rune master, I think I can keep the Divine Craftsmen's Pavilion in check, right?"

Zhang Lingfeng thought to himself.

To become a high god.

He was the strongest among the master craftsmen.

Leaving is easy and silent.

Ma Dashuai, Master Yang, and others were unable to detect it.

After becoming a high-level god, Zhang Lingfeng was able to hide his aura more easily. Even when standing in front of Ma Dashuai and the others, these mid-level gods could not sense his strength fluctuations.

Of course, you might notice that he has changed.

But no one would have imagined that he would go from a first-level god to a mid-to-high-level god.

After all, this is too outrageous.

In addition, he was already a first-level divine rune master.

It has now reached its peak level.

Discovering his true strength is even more difficult.

It should be noted that Barkol is a high-ranking god and a level six blacksmith, yet he did not realize that Zhang Lingfeng was a level one divine rune master, which shows how well a divine rune master can conceal their aura.

Zhang Lingfeng left the Divine Craftsman's Shop with ease.

No one noticed that he had disappeared.

"The Divine Craftsman's Pavilion?"

"Humph!"

Not long after leaving the Divine Craftsman's Shop, Zhang Lingfeng spotted the presence of the Divine Craftsman's Pavilion staff.

Since Khun Sa died.

The Divine Craftsman Pavilion has become much more low-key.

But they have been investigating Zhang Lingfeng.

However, because of the existence of Barkol, a level six blacksmith and a high god, the people of the Divine Craftsmen Pavilion have never dared to do anything.

Zhang Lingfeng had been avoiding them.

But this time Zhang Lingfeng refused.

Even if becoming a high-ranking god doesn't mean you can overthrow the Divine Craftsmen's Pavilion, you should at least collect some interest and cause them some trouble.

The people responsible for monitoring the Divine Craftsman's Pavilion were two mid-level gods.

Zhang Lingfeng, as a high-ranking god, appeared silently behind them.

"Cough cough!"

Zhang Lingfeng couldn't help but cough.

The two of them felt as if they had been electrocuted.

When he turned around and saw that it was Zhang Lingfeng, his eyes showed even more surprise and fear.

But he acted as if he didn't know Zhang Lingfeng.

"Okay, let's go back and eat."

"Majie is really lively."

The two said this and turned to leave.

But at that moment, they felt a powerful force of confinement.

Make them unable to move.

It was suppression from a top-tier first-level divine rune master.

Of course, this is far from enough.

If you want to trap two mid-level gods for a long time, you still need the power of a high-level god.

"you?"

The two looked at Zhang Lingfeng in horror.

"Shen Qiming sent you to monitor me for so long, you must have worked very hard."

Zhang Lingfeng said.

"us……"

Both of them blushed.

How many divine stones does he possess?

Zhang Lingfeng asked.

The two looked at each other, their necks could now turn, and they could speak, knowing that Zhang Lingfeng had given them permission to move around.

"I have 20,000."

"I have 35,000."

The two spoke one after the other.

"Okay, bring them all out. No tricks."

Zhang Lingfeng extended his hand.

The two looked pained, but there was nothing they could do.

Feeling that life and death hung in the balance between Zhang Lingfeng and Zhang Lingfeng, he dared not make any rash moves.

He quickly handed the divine stone to Zhang Lingfeng.

Zhang Lingfeng examined it carefully and found it to be the same as what they had said.

The fact that a mid-level god could store so many divine stones shows that the Divine Craftsmen's Pavilion provides good treatment.

"Can you let us go now?"

The two struggled, but found they couldn't break free.

She looked at Zhang Lingfeng pleadingly.

"I never said I would let you go."

Zhang Lingfeng looked at the two of them with an innocent expression.

The two looked grim.

They wanted to fight back with all their might in peace.

But his soul felt as if it had been struck by a violent blow.

It was like lightning striking their bodies.

This is a simultaneous attack from a high-ranking god and a divine rune master.

They were instantly terrified, without even a chance to speak or beg for mercy.

Then came the divine bodies of the two.

The divine body of a mid-level god is even more resilient than some divine weapons, making it not so easy to break through the flesh.

But that applies to the true God.

In the eyes of Zhang Lingfeng, a high-ranking god, it was nothing at all.

You should know that he could even refine the physical body of a high-level god like Kunsha and turn it into a dagger, let alone two mid-level gods.

Zhang Lingfeng started refining it on the spot.

As a level 5 blacksmith and a powerful god, it would be incredibly easy for him to remain silent and unnoticed.

In short, not only did the two mid-level gods of the Divine Craftsman Pavilion die silently, but all their belongings also fell into Zhang Lingfeng's hands. Zhang Lingfeng even used their divine bodies to refine two flying knives.

"You won't have died in vain. You two will be useful in dealing with Shen Qiming and Shen Pengyun in the future."

Zhang Lingfeng spoke to the two bone knives.

(This book is almost three million words long, thank you all for reading this far!) (End of Chapter)