Man on the ark, forced to become king

The T-08 Marauder, which failed before it even got off the ground, has been repaired in half a month and looks brand new. It's perfect for use as a means of transportation.

As this is a special vehicle designed for use in the wild, its comfort is not outstanding, but its speed and safety are well guaranteed when driving in the wild.

"Speaking of which, what is that ability of yours that allows you to appear directly from Gouwu City into the world within the painting? Spatial teleportation?"

With one hand on the steering wheel, recalling the scene of Nian appearing out of nowhere, Lin Lu asked curiously.

He knows many spells, but none of them can achieve the effect of vision. The only one that comes close is the Golden Tree's Blessed Teleportation, which requires a special Blessed Point to use. It's not as convenient as Nian's teleportation. It seems she only needs a token for location.

"That... it's one of the ways to use my authority. By using a specially made beacon for positioning, we can achieve spatial traversal."

"Could you teleport us directly back to Lungmen?"

Lin Lu's eyes lit up, and she immediately had some ideas.

If we could teleport directly back to Lungmen, wouldn't that save us the trouble of driving back slowly?

"I'd like to, but unfortunately, I can't."

He leaned back in the back seat, spreading his hands to indicate that he couldn't do it.

"Is it because there's no beacon?"

"The lack of a beacon is one issue, but even if there were one, bringing people along would be a hassle. It involves a rather complicated problem, unless you're willing to be swallowed whole by me."

"...You eat people?"

Lin Lu made a joke, then suddenly realized... he didn't seem to know what Nian's ability was.

Judging from her fight with Xi, it seems to be an ability related to fire, as well as sword-spitting from her mouth like a street stunt...

"Me? I'm not as complicated as you think. The authority I wield is in casting."

She spoke casually, but Lin Lu was taken aback.

Casting?

That makes sense. The huge furnace phantom that appears in the painting is indeed similar to a forging furnace, and flames are an indispensable part of the forging process.

...Then she must be extremely skilled at forging weapons?

These aren't thugs, they're clearly weapon masters delivered right to our doorstep!

The Great Blessing Collection contains hundreds of different weapons. Apart from a few commonly used ones that were once enhanced to an extremely high level by the Ancient Cultivation Master, the rest are still in their original form.

There are currently no forging stones in this world that can enhance those weapons, nor are there any ancient masters who can enhance god-slaying weapons. If this gap could be filled, that would be fantastic!

"Since you have the authority over forging, can you enhance the weapons and make them stronger?"

Thinking of this, Lin Lu asked directly.

"If that's what you're saying, then I'm not sleepy anymore!"

When asked about his best skill, Nian immediately perked up.

She didn't have many hobbies in her life; besides making bad movies and eating spicy food, she was most interested in all kinds of weapons and materials.

"I wouldn't dare say anything else, but when it comes to forging, I've never been second to anyone. I also know how to enhance weapons. What, you have a weapon you want enhanced? Don't tell me it's..."

He pounded his chest confidently, but when he caught a glimpse of that dark figure out of the corner of his eye, he froze, his momentum weakening slightly.

"I'm telling you beforehand, I might not be able to handle that thing on your waist, it's too dangerous."

"The black knife is unnecessary; there's something else."

The black knife itself is just a weapon used by black knife assassins. The reason why this one is special is because it was once used to assassinate the golden Godwin. It contains fragments of the destined death, which is why it has the effect of attacking gods. Its power does not depend on the material of the knife itself, and it doesn't matter whether it is strengthened or not.

Having spent so many years fighting in the border region, Lin Lu had used all sorts of weapons. He knew very well that the weapons that could truly gain the greatest advantage from improvements in material and sharpness were those that didn't carry any combat skills and whose use was limited to physical contact, such as the Corpse-Stripping Curved Sword, which he had used to defeat many opponents.

If Nian could also enhance a weapon that wasn't particularly outstanding to the point of being able to kill a god, just like Master Xiugu, then her existence would be of immeasurable value to the Golden Tree!

"As long as it's not a special weapon like this, I'm still quite confident."

With a weapon she was powerless against right in front of her, Nian didn't dare to speak too confidently. This person was extremely mysterious. What if he brought out something strange and unusual that she couldn't do? Wouldn't that be a slap in her own face?

"Don't worry, the weapons I need your help with are all weapons that rely on strength and sharpness to exert their power. There's nothing too special about them. Of course, I also have many similar special weapons, and you can study them if you want."

Lin Lu was pleased to see that Nian seemed to have a particular fondness for weapons.

The best way to build a relationship is to cater to her interests. He is quite confident in his weapon collection. If Nian is interested, he can open up many weapons in the Great Blessing to her. As long as he can completely bring her into the Golden Tree camp, he would not mind giving her a few!

"By the way, can you enchant weapons? You mean, add all sorts of abilities to ordinary weapons so that users can use them right away?"

Since weapons can be enhanced, will there be similar methods to depicting war fodder?

"Enchantment? That term is quite popular in Letania, but that kind of enhancement generally relies on Originium Arts, which basically turns melee weapons into staves. I'm not an expert in that."

Nian didn't seem to like that forging method very much, and changed the subject with a casual remark.

"You have a lot of weapons?"

"There are quite a few, and some of them are rather special. If you're willing to join me, I guarantee you'll be very surprised."

"Oh? Then I'd like to see for myself."

Nian's pale purple eyes narrowed slightly, a hint of curiosity in her heart.

Gods are immortal and have long lifespans, so she hasn't wasted all these years. She might not be good at other things, but when it comes to weapon forging, she really doesn't think there's anything in this world that can surprise her... No, there is, and it's right in front of her.

A weapon capable of suppressing gods and forcibly erasing their immortality—she had indeed never seen one like it before, but even a fool wouldn't think there were many such weapons.

Moreover, even if she had another one after seeing it, she wouldn't be too surprised.

"Hmph, I can name one first."

Lin Lu turned her head, a mysterious smile on her face, and whispered, "Have you ever seen a weapon forged from the body of a god?"

Forging weapons with the body of a god?!

Upon hearing this statement, Nian's eyes widened instantly, filled with disbelief. Not only her, but even Xi, who had been sitting quietly in her seat without saying a word, looked up.

No one knows better than them what God means!

Gods are ageless, immortal, and indestructible. They possess innate authority and do not rely on the existing Originium Arts system. From their bodies to their powers, they are invincible. They can be driven away, but it is extremely difficult to truly and completely kill them. Their death is different from that of mortals. It is a complete annihilation from body to soul. All traces of their existence are erased, leaving nothing behind. Their very existence, from soul to body, represents a certain kind of authority!

How can one forge the body of a god into a weapon?

This question directly touches on a blind spot in Nian's knowledge. Even though she is the god in charge of forging, she cannot come up with any feasible solution. It is simply impossible and cannot be an exaggeration to call it a fantasy!

If someone could actually do that, wouldn't that mean mortals could also wield divine power?!

If that weapon were to appear, the entire world would be plunged into chaos and bloodshed!

"That's impossible."

Taking a deep breath, Nian spoke with unwavering resolve.

In her mind, that was impossible. For tens of thousands of years, no one had ever been able to do it, not in the past, and not in the future!

"Indeed, the divine body is ever-changing. What you see of us now is not our true form. Humans can kill gods, but the divine body cannot be lightly insulted. The dead gods will also return to heaven and earth and are difficult to restrain."

Xi nodded gently, indicating her agreement with this statement.

She was not skilled in forging, but she understood the nature of God better than anyone.

The existence of God is actually the manifestation of a certain rule. In essence, it has no real form. How can something without form or substance be forged into a physical entity?

"Just because you two don't know doesn't mean it doesn't exist. How about we make a bet?"

"No gambling."

Her black hair swayed, and Xi refused decisively. Her eyes flickered, she lowered her head, her fingers lightly tracing the scroll in her arms, before falling silent again.

"I'll bet you! If you win, I'll accept your blessing! If you lose, I want a promise from you: if you ever need anything in the future, you must help me unconditionally once. How about it?"

With a piercing gaze, he spoke loudly.

Although this guy seemed confident, she just didn't believe that weapons forged by gods really existed in this world!

The very existence of such a thing defies common sense; it must be fake!

It's possible that it was made from the body of a wild beast that had been imbued with divine power? That would be quite plausible.

Thinking of this, she quickly added, "The premise is that the weapon you mentioned is truly made from divine materials, and cannot be a substitute made from wild beasts tainted with divine power or other inferior products!"

"It's a word."

Lin Lu smiled slightly, in a great mood.

This trip turned out to be unexpectedly pleasant. Although he never intended for Nian to be bound by the blessing, there was no reason to refuse her request. He was determined to win this gamble!

Da Cifu truly possesses these two weapons, which are made from divine materials; there is absolutely no faking it.

One of them is the divine body transformed into a sword, a great sword sculpted by the Beast of Elden using Radagan, or rather, using Marika's body.

Secondly, there's the treasure he found in the lost Eternal City of Nocstella—the Hunter's Finger Knife, a relic from the ancient civilization. Lani once used it to kill her own two fingers and sever her destiny. That knife can even harm the Supreme Will, and it was also the culprit behind the destruction of the Eternal City. Its material is also the real body of a god!

Either of these two weapons would be enough to win this bet!

"Blessing? What's that?"

What Nian used as a bet must be something extraordinary; it sounded like some kind of implanted magic, which made Xi quite curious.

"Blessing is a power possessed by all true members of the Golden Tree. It allows us to connect with each other, enhance our power, and use unique spells. It has many uses, but it also has a certain degree of constraint. I don't think I need to explain this in detail; you should understand."

"This……"

Xi was well aware of the constraints; was it similar to her relationship with the creations in the painting?