Collapse Iron: The Five Heroes of the Clouds Won't Let Me Go

"Ugh, so boring. There's been no fighting for three days. I feel like my body is going to rust."

Bai Heng lay on the table sighing, his ears and tail listless.

With the constant incursions of the Abundant Forces, various immortal ships would frequently encounter these abominations, leading to endless battles.

Compared to Bai Heng's relaxed approach, Jing Yuan and Jing Liu are practically stationed within the Cloud Cavalry, ready to respond to any sudden crises.

As the Dragon Lord, Danfeng naturally wouldn't stay on the front lines forever. Her status dictated that she should remain in the rear, only stepping onto the front lines to boost morale when facing a powerful enemy.

Danfeng could only shake his head helplessly, his face cold, as Bai Heng whimpered countless times within ten minutes.

She really couldn't handle Bai Heng. Couldn't he calm down and cultivate his mind? She wanted to read quietly.

"If you're bored, why don't you practice riding the Star Chariot? You'll get rusty if you don't ride it for three days."

"Hmph~ You underestimate me, don't you? I and the Star Chariot are one! I always maintain peak combat power!"

Bai Heng proudly showed off his abilities, which to Dan Feng was like him praising himself as a natural-born driver.

Bai Heng's personality reminded Dan Feng of himself when he was a child, and he was now just like Cheng Xiao back then.

As she grew up, Danfeng, like all the previous Dragon Lords, became arrogant and aloof, looking down on other living beings. Her temperament also became much colder and more rational; only those she approved of could enter her sight. Danfeng believed that she was now the perfect match for Chengxiao.

However, she herself did not realize how passionate her heart was beneath this loneliness. Because her soul was in an endless winter, she was drawn to even the slightest bit of warmth.

And if anyone tries to take away this warmth, Danfeng will fight them to the death!

The image of Cheng Xiao appeared in Danfeng's mind, and he subconsciously touched his lower abdomen.

But... more than baseless verbal promises, I want a child, a tangible result of our love, to solidify our relationship.

We've already been friends for life, what's wrong with taking things a step further?

A warm smile appeared on Danfeng's cool and noble face as he became lost in beautiful daydreams.

[Just a little bit more, the Dragon Transformation Technique is almost complete. If my hypothesis really comes true, I can...]

dong dong dong.

The knocking interrupted Danfeng's thoughts. Bai Heng had already excitedly run to the door, smelling the familiar scent of a familiar face.

Pushing open the courtyard gate, Jingliu and Jingyuan came into view, with a familiar figure leading behind them—Yingxing.

As a top disciple of General Huaiyan, Yingxing reached the pinnacle of forging in just a few years. Naturally, she received a warm welcome from the Bureau of Works in Luofu.

"Yingxing! You're finally here! We won't be bored anymore. Let's go and fight those monsters together!"

Ying Xing chuckled, having already known Bai Heng's impetuousness since their first meeting, and she had never changed.

"There's no need for that. I can't stand riding in your starship. I'd probably pass out before we even find the enemy."

Yingxing looked up and peered into the courtyard, hoping to see the figure she had been longing for day and night, but apart from Danfeng slowly walking towards her in the distance, she did not see her Xiao.

Jingliu patted the fox's head to signal Baiheng to calm down, while Jingyuan carried large and small bags into the courtyard.

"These are Yingxing's luggage and clothes, including some ironware. They're so heavy, they've made my arms ache."

Danfeng pondered for a moment, then asked with a hint of doubt, "There are no spare rooms at home, Yingxing, are you planning to stay here?"

"Yes, I came to Luofu, so naturally I'm going to live with Xiao. My master also asked Xiao to take care of me."

Danfeng nodded, having made up his mind.

That afternoon, all the courtyards surrounding Cheng Xiao's house were bought and merged, and the Land Balance Division specially dispatched a construction team to connect several of the villas.

"I've long felt that the space in my house is too small and lacks personal space. It's acceptable when I'm sleeping, but it greatly affects my daily life. This way, we can each have our own small yard."

Danfeng was very satisfied with his arrangement and glanced at Baiheng a few times, intentionally or unintentionally.

Bai Heng, however, was completely oblivious and happily chose the courtyard he wanted.

"I'll choose first! I'll choose first!"

Bai Heng plunged into the secluded courtyard with its own attic, where she loved to stand on high ground and enjoy a panoramic view.

Seeing that Bai Heng had made his choice, Dan Feng naturally chose the courtyard furthest away from it, so he could enjoy some peace and quiet.

Yingxing didn't care about where she lived; she didn't care about such things and would choose whatever she wanted.

Jingyuan chose the courtyard closest to his family home, claiming it would facilitate communication.

As for Jingliu, she naturally wouldn't choose it. This was originally her home, and besides, she and A-Xiao had already shared a bed and didn't need to separate.

So another problem arose: the host family specially added several guest rooms to make it easier for several people to stay together.

In the backyard, Yingxing took out the gift he had carefully prepared.

"I originally intended to complete them in Zhu Ming, but I really had no intention of staying any longer, so I decided to come to Luofu to finish them!"

Ying Xing opened a large iron box, which was filled with shimmering fragments.

Danfeng, being knowledgeable and experienced, recognized the true form of the fragment at a glance.

"Is that the Star-Chasing Arrow?!"

"That's right, only the [Hundred Metallurgy] is qualified to access the highest-level treasury of the Construction Department. Since I cannot take over the Construction Department, let me compensate with these materials!"

Jing Yuan gently picked up a fragment, and was almost cut by its exposed sharpness!

When you instinctively shake it off due to stimulation, you find that it was just an illusion.

Danfeng explained, "Although the routes of our various immortal ships are different, they are generally heading in the same direction, which is where the light arrow shot by the Emperor Bow Master fell."

"We regard it as the guide of the Emperor's Bow, following the arrow of light as it hunts the starry sea, and these fragments are the fragments left behind after that arrow of light fell! They are the miracles bestowed by the Emperor's Bow!"

"If weapons could be forged from it, they would undoubtedly be legendary weapons that would be remembered for generations to come!"

"Ordinary craftsmen can make blades incredibly sharp simply by taking its powder, and you actually took a whole box of it?! Did you empty the Zhu Ming's Imperial Workshop? Even the Luofu Palace's treasury probably doesn't have that much!"

Ying Xing chuckled and picked up a golden fragment to admire it.

"Not much, only 60% was taken. Zhu Ming has plenty of reserves; the reputation of forging immortal ships is well-deserved."

Jing Yuan, now having figured things out, asked in astonishment, "Ying Xing, you didn't take these materials because...?"

"That's right, I will use them to forge weapons for you! Only such weapons can be worthy of your heroic names, and only in this way can I contribute as one of you, forging powerful weapons to wipe out the evil forces. This is my mission."

Even Danfeng couldn't help but swallow hard. This gift was far too valuable; it was truly a grand gesture. If it were forged according to the number of people, Yingxing could produce several legendary masterpieces at once.

It should be understood that this material is not something that ordinary people can use well. Without sufficient skills, it is impossible to unleash the power bestowed by the Emperor's Bow. Forcibly melting it will only leave behind its original energy.

These fragments are not a whole; their power is immense yet dispersed. Only a master forger can melt the fragments into a complete weapon, transforming the hunting power they contain into a unified whole.

Ying Xing knew that with her abilities, it wouldn't be difficult for her to create a hundred or so extraordinary artifacts in her lifetime. But she wanted to do more than that. She wanted to forge the most powerful artifacts so that future generations and witnesses would forever remember her ingenious craftsmanship!

The reputation of an object depends not only on its exquisite craftsmanship, but also on the prestige of its owner.

Yingxing was never worried about the latter, because the owner of the wondrous artifact she created was her good friend, who would one day become a hero who would shake the Immortal Ship and even the entire world!

The girls carefully put away the gifts Yingxing brought, as if they were treasures; the weapons made from these gifts would be like a second life.

After chatting away for a while, Jingliu asked with some confusion, "Why hasn't A-Xiao come back yet? He should have been back cooking by now, so why is he nowhere to be seen?"

Bai Heng raised his hand to indicate, "This fox is going to find him~ I have a keen sense of smell."

"Why go through all that trouble? Why not just contact them using the Jade Sign?"

Jing Yuan took out the jade tablet and sent a message, but received a question from his martial uncle.

[Cheng Xiao]: Wait, what? Where did this happen to me? Why have all the houses around me changed when I went out to buy groceries? Is this still my home? Can someone explain this to me?

(Next time: Screw Gum wants to investigate.)

(Fifty years until the sudden chaos.)