Elden Ring, but with Wind Spirit Moon Shadow

Chapter 465 Dragon Head Shield
In the sweltering, rusty ruins of the ancient iron meteorite forging site, Igi's giant hammer fell heavily.

What he was holding wasn't some divine weapon or sharp blade; he was simply reforging discarded equipment from those ruins, putting his creativity to use.

For Iggy, forging is the greatest pleasure, or one might say it is an important career that is as vital as life itself.

Amidst the silent clanging of metal, a series of footsteps slowly approached from behind Iggy.

Igi stopped what he was doing, put down the giant hammer, and turned to look.

As expected, the only one who would come here looking for him was Bai Shi.

Iji quickly stood up to greet Bai Shi's arrival.

"Oh? It's Lord Bai Shi."

Iji's gaze swept over Bai Shi from head to toe, and this time he spoke again:

"Hmm...do you need to repair the equipment?"

At this moment, Bai Shi was still wearing the dragon-hunting armor that had been used in several major battles.

However, the Dragon Hunter Armor is now so tattered that it's almost unrecognizable.

Rather than saying that Bai Shi was wearing the Dragon Hunter Armor, it would be more accurate to say that the remains of that armor were still clinging precariously to his body.

Judging from the severe penetrating wounds all over the armor and the many parts that had been completely destroyed, Bai Shi had obviously just experienced a major battle.

Upon hearing Yiji's words, Bai Shi reached out and tapped his half-damaged dragon-hunting armor, causing the heavy metal to emit a dying groan.

Bai Shi nodded, then shook his head.

"Repair the armor..."

"That's it."

Grandpa Iggy felt a chill run down his spine as he looked at the horrifying battle scars on the armor.

It's hard to imagine what kind of ferocious battle could have turned such a sturdy suit of armor forged from ancient iron meteorites into this state.

After carefully examining the damage on the front of the armor, Iggy made up his mind.

“Hmm… the battle scars on this armor have already ‘told’ me the mythical war you experienced.”

"Although it is badly broken, it is still easy to repair."

"And I guarantee that the sturdiness after the repair will absolutely not disappoint you."

Bai Shi chuckled softly and casually sat down on a discarded anvil nearby.

Looking at Old Master Igi, Bai Shi didn't rush to repair the armor, but instead spoke calmly:

"To be precise, it was three major battles."

"However, these are all minor matters, including repairing the armor."

"I've already made up my mind to forge new armor."

After hearing Bai Shi's decision, Yi Ji felt a little regretful.

In Iggy's opinion, this powerful set of equipment, forged from meteorite iron, still has a lot of value in being repaired.

Moreover, this suit of armor was forged by his own hands, and every part of it was filled with his hard work.

Therefore, Igi hopes that this armor can continue to be used on the journey.

However, since Bai Shi had already said so, Yi Ji naturally couldn't object to anything.

Moreover, the purpose of armor is protection in battle, and it has perfectly fulfilled its mission by being able to withstand attacks in such a fierce battlefield.

Next, he should strive to forge even stronger and more durable armor; that's what he, as a blacksmith, needs to focus on.

Igi turned his head and glanced at the huge furnace beside him, confirming once again the amount of ancient iron meteorite.

Although he was fully aware of the quantity of these dark star fragments, he still made sure to check them carefully, a habit he couldn't afford to miss.

Seeing that the quantity of ancient iron meteorites was the same as what he remembered, and that there was still a large amount stored, Iji nodded to Bai Shi.

"Is the new armor still forged using ancient iron meteorite?"

"There are still many ancient iron meteorites, which should be enough for your use, and we can even make a few more sets as backups."

Ancient iron meteorites can certainly be considered the finest metallic materials found at the border.

In ancient times, the gods also vied to collect these materials and use them to forge weapons.

The sheer extravagance of repeatedly forging new armor is something that probably only Bai Shi could afford in the entire border region.

Bai Shi nodded, and Yi Ji turned to retrieve the meteorite iron, asking:

"So, what kind of armor are you planning to forge this time?"

"I wonder if there are any blueprints this time?"

As Iji was picking up the iron pliers to remove the ancient iron meteorite, he heard a heavy sound behind him as it fell to the ground.

A stench of blood, along with the immense pressure, permeated the forging ruins, followed by Bai Shi's voice:
"Actually, this time there are additional materials that need to be forged together with the ancient iron meteorite."

"I remember you said last time that they could be forged together, right, sir?"

"If possible, that would be even better."

Igi was startled and turned around, only to be confronted by a huge, ferocious dragon head.

The dragon's head, covered in jet-black scales and giant horns, reeked of blood and exuded a tyrannical aura.

Its wide, bloodshot eyes gleamed in the dim forging ruins, like sparks flying from a forging process.

Grandpa Igi was startled by the sudden appearance of the ferocious dragon head and staggered backward.

Gripping the giant hammer tightly, he stepped back several paces, finally gaining a clear view.

Having seen that it was a severed dragon head, Grandpa Igi finally felt relieved.

Grandpa Igi swallowed hard to calm his shock.

Moving left and right, Igi observed the tyrant's hideous head.

Even though it was already inanimate, it seemed as if its gaze was always locked on him, making Iggy's heart pound.

Grandpa Igi took a deep breath, making no attempt to hide his amazement.

Although they knew Bai Shi's strength was already unimaginable, Tyrant Beile was certainly no match for him either...

However, this unexpected 'meeting' with Baylor was too much for his old body to handle.

Grandpa Igi then turned to look at Bai Shi's hand and saw another piece of material that needed to be processed.

The material was a heart—an enormous heart covered with countless fragments of stone.

Now that Baylor's head is already here, Iggy has no need to guess whose heart it belongs to.

After learning the situation, the fear in Old Master Iggy's heart slowly dissipated, replaced by unparalleled excitement.

Which blacksmith could remain calm when faced with such materials?
This material, derived from the head and heart of a tyrant, is a unique and terrifying resource found nowhere else on the borderlands.

After all, it's impossible for another 'Mad Dragon' Baylor to be born in this border region.

This was arguably the only precious opportunity Iggy had in his life, the only chance he could access such valuable materials.

Iggy could never have imagined how brilliant such a powerful material would be in the final product.

But with his reputation as a top blacksmith, he guarantees that this will be the most advanced equipment ever seen on the border.

Grandpa Igi looked back and forth between the two materials until his heartbeat began to steady, then he looked at Bai Shi with a serious and firm gaze.

Under Bai Shi's expectant gaze, Old Master Yiji slowly began to speak:
"...It can be forged, so please feel free to entrust this task to me."

"However... I'm just being nosy, but there's something I don't understand, and I hope you can enlighten me."

"Why these materials?"

"You defeated that mad dragon, why didn't you use those more suitable body parts?"

Iji was indeed a little confused and didn't quite understand why Bai Shi chose these two parts.

If the purpose is to forge new armor, neither of these two parts is very suitable.

While these two parts clearly possess immense power, choosing other, less powerful but more suitable parts might yield even better results. Dragon horns and teeth can be used to craft powerful weapons, but they are not ideal choices for making armor.

Generally speaking, when using biological materials to forge armor, it is necessary to select the toughest scales or bones from the target's body.

Even though the skull was quite sturdy, its shape and structure were not very suitable.

Although it can be forged, it is certainly not as useful as other parts that serve for combat and defense.

As for the heart, Iggy couldn't understand it even more.

In his mind, the hearts of those dragons would probably appear at the Dragon Offering Altar ceremony, not on the anvil.

Bai Shi shrugged and casually explained:

"I plan to subdue the dragons as well, so that they can soar freely in the sunlight."

"However, the initial education was indeed a bit troublesome, and we cannot yet enable them to coexist harmoniously with other races."

“And when commanding those raging dragons of Spike Mountain, the aura of Baylor is most appropriate.”

"I tried it, and it's quite simple and easy to use, much better than trying to do it myself."

"But I can't just keep holding this heart and head in my hands forever."

Bai Shi paused for a moment, then continued:

"As for where the Beile's aura comes from, it is naturally most evident in his heart and head, which contain his power."

"One carries Baylor's inextinguishable rage, the other his tyranny and oppression."

"So I was thinking, could we forge them and turn them into equipment?"

“Perfect timing. I’ve had this idea before, and now I do need a stronger set of equipment.”

Iji nodded. Bai Shi had indeed mentioned before that he might use Beile's materials for forging.

He wondered if he had obtained the materials from there, but it turned out he had gone directly to kill the mad dragon.

I never imagined that the dragon-hunting armor was actually used for dragon hunting.

With such a record, it is well-deserved.

Iggy nodded, understanding the situation.

"I understand, it seems these are indeed the two essential parts."

"So, do you already have any ideas on how to use them?"

Bai Shi smiled, already having made up his mind.

"Of course."

“I had already figured out how to handle this a long time ago.”

Bai Shi tossed the slowly beating heart in his hand into Old Master Yi Ji's hand, so that he could also feel the burning anger on it.

Pointing to the heart, Bai Shi began to explain his thoughts:
"This heart is still burning with rage."

"This is how it is now, and it will not change in the future."

"Don't change it, just let its anger continue to burn."

“Draw out the anger within and make it the ‘heart’ of the next suit of armor.”

"As for the armor itself, it will still be made of ancient iron meteorite."

Iji was still marveling at the extraordinary nature of the heart when he heard Bai Shi's words and was immediately startled.

If that's the case, then that anger will flow continuously from the chest.

It is essentially a furnace that provides energy and power.

Fueled by anger, driven by anger.

This is indeed a very good use case, and he can do it.

However, what Grandpa Igi is worried about now is not whether he can complete this important task.

Spending every day surrounded by such anger would likely have a negative impact on both one's physical and mental well-being...

Grandpa Igi opened his mouth, wanting to advise Bai Shi on this point.

But before he could say anything, he shut his mouth.

What is he thinking...? This is so disrespectful to the king...

If Lord Bai Shi was able to kill the Prince head-on, what is there to fear from this mere remnant of anger?

Iji also completely trusted Bai Shi.

Along the way, Bai Shi created too many miracles.

Anyone who witnesses Bai Shi's rise to power and his legendary experiences will surely be impressed by him, and trust and believe in him.

Grandpa Iggy held up Baylor's heart and solemnly responded:
"Okay, then please feel free to leave it to me."

"I will definitely transform the beating of this heart into your power, and forge the armor on the border that best suits your identity and strength."

Igi raised his head and looked at the huge head beside him.

Although Lord Bai Shi planned to use his heart as the core of the armor, the main body of the armor was still forged using ancient iron meteorite.

So, what's the purpose of this head?

He seemed to have absolutely no intention of disassembling the skull and using the horns, teeth, or other materials...

Bai Shi noticed Old Master Yiji's confusion, pointed to the huge, ferocious head, and said:
"That head, forge it into a shield."

"I think that just seeing this terrifying head would terrify the weaker enemies."

"Moreover, with that heart in his hand, he can also use the anger within it to drive the dragon head shield, unleashing his furious breath and thunder."

Upon hearing Bai Shi's idea, Grandpa Yiji's eyes lit up.

Having just personally experienced the lingering oppressive force of that head, Iggy naturally knew how terrifying that sense of oppression was.

Moreover, by retaining the dragon's head, it can release dragon thunder and dragon flames again, and even roar.

It's like... that tyrant has come back to life.

Iji took a deep breath and swore an oath to Bai Shi:
"Please rest assured, I will do my best to forge it."

"Please look forward to the final product."

Bai Shi nodded, quite reassured by Grandpa Yiji's culinary skills.

Grandpa Igi was indeed the only person he could choose to forge these two pieces of equipment.

It wasn't just the forging technique that was good, but also the mirrored helmet on his head.

As a precious relic of the Knox dynasty, the Mirror Helmet can deflect all interference, including the forced manipulation of the Fingers.

The scope of preventing 'external mental control' naturally includes lower-level emotional influences.

Whether the forging can be completed in Chengdu is irrelevant; the safety of Old Master Igi is the most important thing.
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Bai Shi bid farewell to the eager old man, Iji, and turned to leave.

In this way, he would have finished what he needed to do in the Shadowlands, and all the tasks would be arranged.

Now we just have to wait for this new set of equipment to be forged.

I wonder which enemy will be the lucky one to be the first to see the new equipment?

After leaving the forging ruins, Celine Sands and the others waited quietly here.

Sif licked his fur, while the dragon soldier remained silent and motionless.

As for Furronx, Egon, and the Elder Dragons, they will also accompany them to the border region this time.

Bai Shi glanced at the people around him and took the lead in stepping forward.

"Let's go, it's time to return to our border area."

(End of this chapter)