Douluo Amon: I am the Heavenly Venerable of the Dragon King.

Chapter 434 My Son~

Mu Chen stared intently at Lu Fa, his voice hoarse as he asked, "You...you're already a master craftsman?!"

Such vivid intelligence and lifelike figure are simply beyond the reach of soul forging.

Heavenly Forging!

This was the only explanation Mu Chen could think of.

No, Mu Chen had also seen Zhenhua's previous Heavenly Forging materials. In terms of intelligence, his Heavenly Forging metals were no match for the giant white goose in front of him.

Based on the fluctuations he had just sensed, even if he couldn't believe it, everything before him told Mu Chen one fact.

Master craftsman!

How is that possible! He's only a few years old!

Faced with Mu Chen's question, Lu Fa didn't try to hide anything, nodded, and said, "Although it's a bit troublesome, this thing is indeed Heavenly Forged Metal. However, my current cultivation level isn't high enough, so I can't keep forging it. I'll probably need to recuperate for a long time after each forging."

The guess became a reality the moment Lufa nodded.

A master craftsman under twenty years old! This is probably unprecedented in the entire history of the blacksmithing world! Mu Chen shouted wildly in his heart.

"However, although the forging was successful, there was a mistake during the final shaping, which caused the Heavenly Forged Metal to turn out like this, so I don't know if I can be considered a master craftsman." At this point, Lu Fa's tone became somewhat embarrassed.

"Of course it counts, how could it not?" Mu Chen immediately said, "As long as you can successfully forge the Heavenly Metal, you'll be a master craftsman. Moreover, this big white goose's intelligence far surpasses any Heavenly Metal I've seen before; even among Heavenly Metal, it's definitely a top-quality piece."

As he spoke, Mu Chen's gaze towards the large white goose was filled with fervor. This kind of metal, capable of moving like a living organism, was something even Zhenhua might not be able to achieve; at least, he had never seen Zhenhua create anything similar.

"That's right, you don't need to underestimate yourself. As long as you can forge with divine skill, you are a master craftsman!"

Ao Hongchen chimed in, his gaze toward Lu Fa filled with pride, "As for the error in the shaping, you don't need to worry about it at all. It's probably because your cultivation level isn't high enough."

Faced with Ao Hongchen's slightly reproachful tone, Lu Fa readily admitted his mistake, "Dean, I was wrong. It's just that our teacher is currently missing and the Blacksmith Association is in a state of decline, so I wanted to do something to help the association members get back on their feet."

Seeing Lu Fa's sincere appearance, Ao Hongchen couldn't bring himself to blame him. After all, Lu Fa's initial intention was good, and he did succeed in the end.

"You!" Ao Hongchen could only say helplessly, "Don't do such risky things again next time."

"Yes." Lufa nodded.

"Goose, my son~. Mu Chen is my son, Hong Chen is my son." At this moment, the white goose, whose identity had been revealed, stopped pretending and came out from behind Lu Fa, flapping its wings and saying indistinct words.

"Tsk tsk tsk, Heavenly Forged Metal can actually talk, and it even turns into a big white goose. I've never seen anything like it before."

Watching the big white goose calling out "My son~, my son~", Mu Chen and Ao Hongchen marveled. They had never seen this kind of Heaven-Forged Metal before.

No, it should be that they've never even heard of it.

In the past, when Zhenhua forged metals, even those that hadn't survived the elemental tribulation, while less effective, could still be considered slightly inferior foundational materials for four-word battle armor.

After all, even if Heaven-Forged Metal fails, its effects are still far superior to Soul-Forged Metal.

The successfully forged Heavenly Metals were monopolized by major forces such as the Spirit Pagoda, Tang Sect, Shrek Academy, and the Temple of War. Even the failed forged Heavenly Metals were basically bought up by them and did not flow outwards.

Whether the forged metal was successful or unsuccessful, each piece was at least in the shape of metal. There was no way they would transform into living beings and wander around aimlessly.

If they didn't have such sharp eyesight, they might not have been able to recognize that the big white goose in front of them was actually a metal object.

Just look at Mu Chen before; if Ao Hongchen hadn't reminded him, he almost wouldn't have noticed. Even Ao Hongchen only managed to detect a clue thanks to his Limit Douluo-level perception.

This is top-grade, absolutely the best among Heavenly Forged metals. Just based on its vitality and spirituality, no other Heavenly Forged metal can compare to this giant white goose.

In a sense, Lufa, which is capable of forging this metal, has surpassed Zhenhua.

The two of them didn't know much about the level of a master craftsman, but they were still able to make a general judgment.

The next moment, Mu Chen and Ao Hongchen exchanged a glance, then Mu Chen asked Lu Fa, "What are your plans next?"

Lufa said, "I want to announce the existence of the Great White. As long as the people below know that the Blacksmith Association still has a master craftsman in charge, their hearts will be completely at ease. At the same time, it will also suppress the ambitions of some people in the Federation."

The president of the Blacksmiths' Guild is also a member of the Federal Parliament. Anyone who assumes the position of president automatically becomes a member.

Meanwhile, other members of the Blacksmiths' Association also hold several seats in the Federal Parliament, representing a considerable force. Zhenhua's disappearance presents a golden opportunity for some hawks.

"That's certainly a good idea, but have you thought about yourself?" Mu Chen looked at Lu Fa and said, "The emergence of a new master craftsman can indeed stabilize the association, and may even cause the association's reputation and influence to soar again."

"But this is not a good thing for you. It means that your every move will be watched by all the major powers. Even those evil spirit masters hiding in the sewers will definitely be eyeing you."

Ao Hongchen also said, "The influence of the Divine Craftsman is greater than you think. You are still so young, you don't need to push yourself so hard. In Mu Chen's and my opinion, we hope that you can continue to hide for a few more years and reflect."

As for the commotion caused by the Heavenly Forging just now, we can help you smooth things over. Of course, the most important thing is your own decision; whatever you decide, I will support you.

Listening to Mu Chen and Ao Hongchen's words, Lu Fa fell into deep thought. The two of them remained silent, simply watching him quietly.

After thinking for a while, Lu Fa raised his head, looked at the two of them, and said in a deep voice, "Thank you for your kindness, Master Mu Chen and Dean Hongchen, but I don't want to hide anything."

"Alright," Ao Hongchen immediately said, "Then let's not hide anything. Young people should be this outspoken. Don't worry, this old body of mine can still move. Mu Chen, what do you say?"

"What else can I say? Haven't you all already decided?" Mu Chen gave a wry smile, then said to Lu Fa, "Don't call me Mu Chen the Holy Craftsman anymore. Zhen Hua is my senior brother. If you don't mind, just call me Uncle-Master."

"Uncle-Master," Lu Fa called out immediately.

"Good." Mu Chen laughed heartily, his previous gloom gone, and said with a big laugh, "Zhenhua really did take on a good disciple. Don't worry, as long as your martial uncle is still alive, he will definitely protect you."

Lu Fa is not even twenty years old yet, and his cultivation has not yet reached its peak, but he is already able to perform Heaven Forging, and he has even forged such miraculous Heaven Forging metal.

Mu Chen was very much looking forward to seeing how far Lu Fa could go on the path of forging in the future; he was afraid he would reach a level that he could not even imagine.

Having made their decision, Lu Fa and the others quickly returned to Zhenhua's office.

Seeing the three people and the goose return to the office, Mu Xi asked curiously, "Dad, what are you all going to do?"

Zui Hongchen, on the other hand, stared curiously at the large white goose at Lu Fa's feet.

Looking at his daughter, Mu Chen thought for a moment and then said, "Xiao Xi, you and Xiao Zui can stay here for now. Your father and your Uncle Hong Chen have an important announcement to make, so we might not be able to look after you later."

Hearing Mu Chen's words, Mu Xi said somewhat dissatisfied, "Dad, I'm not a child anymore. I can take care of myself. If it's not dangerous, then I want to go too."

Before Mu Chen could speak, Ao Hongchen said with a smile, "Mu Chen, let Mu Xi and my granddaughter go together. After all, what we're about to do will open a new chapter in the history of the blacksmithing world. It wouldn't be bad for them to witness it together."

"Alright." Mu Chen thought for a moment and didn't refuse. It would be good to broaden his daughter's horizons.

"Dad, what are you going to announce?" Mu Xi asked curiously as she sat in the elevator.

"You'll find out soon enough," Mu Chen said with a mysterious smile, offering no explanation for Mu Xi.

"Brother Lufa, do you raise this white goose?" Zui Hongchen patted Da Bai's head and asked curiously.

This white goose seems particularly close to Lu Fa, but she has never seen Lu Fa keep any pets before. Moreover, this is the association headquarters, so how did this white goose get in here?

"Hmm. You could say I raised it, but you'll find out why in a bit."

……

In the central hall on the first floor of the Blacksmiths' Association headquarters, many blacksmiths are gathered.

"Master Craftsman Mu Chen summoned everyone here, saying he has something important to announce. We wonder what it is?"

"Could it be related to Chairman Zhenhua? Was that eight-colored light just now related to him?"

"I don't know, but I think it's probably related to Chairman Zhenhua."

The blacksmiths were exchanging information in twos and threes, and besides these blacksmiths, there were also people from other forces standing on the periphery of the hall, waiting quietly.

"Ding—" The elevator descended to the first floor. Before Mu Chen and the others could even step out, the big white goose couldn't wait to run out of the elevator. It couldn't resist showing off in front of everyone.

"My son, my son, my son."

Before the blacksmiths in the center of the hall could even see Mu Chen, they heard a boastful voice.

"My son~"

Then, a large white goose, with an arrogant gait, flapped its wings and flew to the high platform in the center of the hall, loudly proclaiming into the microphone, "My son~"

The association staff were shocked when they saw this and immediately tried to grab it.

However, even Mu Chen was left covered in dust and dirt by it. With the staff's rudimentary skills, catching this sentient white goose was simply a pipe dream.

After a chaotic scene, they not only failed to catch it, but also let the white goose fly directly into the crowd.

This immediately caused an uproar among the blacksmiths.

"Damn it, which bastard brought a goose in here?"

"What are the people in the association doing? How did they let a goose sneak in! Damn it, this thing stepped on my face."

"Ouch! That hurts! This thing is pulling my hair."

"Ah! It's coming this way! Grab it quickly! Ah, it's biting my breast!" a female blacksmith exclaimed.

"Get out of the way, let me handle this." A level six blacksmith with the cultivation level of Soul Emperor couldn't stand it anymore and grabbed at the big white goose.

"My son~" Unexpectedly, the big white goose flapped its wings and quickly dodged the attack, then pecked at the Soul Emperor's hand.

"Ah!" The Soul Emperor screamed in agony. It hurt so much! Only by being pecked by this big white goose could one understand the excruciating pain. This thing was practically poisonous!

In pain, the Soul Emperor instinctively tried to release his battle armor. But to his surprise, the white goose merely flapped its wing, a flash of eight-colored light appeared, and then his battle armor instantly retracted.

"What the hell is this thing?!" The Soul Emperor was shocked. How could his two-word battle armor have withered just because this goose flapped its wing?

Since the spirit alloy could resonate with the soul master, he was certain that the emotion transmitted from his two-word battle armor just now was fear?! How could this be? His battle armor was actually afraid of a goose?

"My son, my son~" The white goose glanced at him disdainfully. Yes, the Soul Emperor simply couldn't believe that he had been looked down upon by a goose; that human-like look in its eyes was absolutely genuine.

Then, the big white goose soared into the sky again, calling out loudly, "My son!"

As it cried out, an eight-colored light emanated from its body. Immediately afterwards, the entire hall erupted with blinding beams of light, numbering over a hundred.

"What's going on? Why did my battle armor suddenly light up?!"

"It's that goose! Something's strange about it! After it honked once, my battle armor gave me a feeling, like fear? Worship? How could this be!" The battle armor masters present exclaimed in surprise.

The lights rising from them varied in size, but it was still possible to discern that half were one-word battle armor, and the other half were two-word battle armor. There were even more than a dozen three-word battle armors, located at the edge of the hall.

Among them, the most eye-catching is a thick beam of light.

The pillar of light was entirely milky white, and within it stood a figure clad in milky-white battle armor. Even though he did nothing, simply standing there quietly, he seemed to be the center of the world.

(End of this chapter)