The sequence is too involutional, luckily I am too.

In just a short while, the monster, whose strength was comparable to a Sequence 9 monster, was completely devoured by the three lesser monsters, leaving not even a trace of its soul behind.

After devouring the essence of the monster, the aura of the three little monsters suddenly surged, and amidst the swirling black mist, they even seemed to have the potential to overwhelm the three little plants.

The original balanced structure of the demon realm was completely shattered. The thoughts of the three little demons gradually became unsettled, and the corrupting power around them quietly spread, like greedy vines, slowly eroding the territory of the three little demons.

The three small plants refused to back down, their branches and leaves suddenly unfurling, and the pure natural power transformed into a shimmering white light curtain, fiercely resisting the pollution and erosion, purifying and dissolving the spreading black mist little by little.

The atmosphere in the ghost realm suddenly became tense and hostile.

Even if they merge, the competition between the Forest Rangers and the Ghost Masters will still exist.

Lu Yan was astonished at the sight. He thought that the competition would end after the two sequences merged, but he didn't expect it to intensify.

However, Lu Yan did not stop it; on the contrary, he was quite looking forward to the final result.

In that brief moment of confrontation, he clearly sensed that the three small plants had subtly become stronger as they continued to purify the pollution.

Clearly, this kind of competition can actually force both sides to grow. In other words, no matter which side ultimately prevails, the one who ultimately benefits will be the holder of that sequence.

"However, this has given me a new perspective."

Lu Yan rubbed his chin. He could easily capture the strange creatures, feed them to the three little monsters, and then let the three little plants purify the pollution and increase their strength.

Perhaps it won't be long before he obtains six Sequence 8 extraordinary plants or strange creatures?

Suddenly, Lu Yan's strange gaze turned fervent as he looked around.

This isn't weird at all, it's clearly a training spree!

Just as Lu Yan was looking for a new target, Yu Zheng finally realized what was going on.

What did he just see?

Lu Yan casually grabbed a passerby from the roadside, easily pulled the monster out of its body, and then effortlessly crushed it to death. The whole process was smooth and without any hesitation.

Are things like the supernatural so easy to deal with?

He vaguely remembered that most of the investigators in the adjudication department, even those who managed to escape after encountering something strange, were exhausted and listless.

After all, apart from priest sequences like the captain or sequences with lightning and fire attributes, other sequences have difficulty restraining the bizarre.

But in Lu Yan's hands, it was as easy as cutting melons and vegetables.

"What sequence did Brother Lu awaken...?"

Yu Zheng felt incredibly curious, like a kitten scratching its paws, but he was too embarrassed to ask.

At this moment, Lu Yan has already embarked on the path of reaping the strange.

Lu Yan only stopped when Cao Meng arrived.

It wasn't that someone was stopping him; rather, he had already dealt with most of the strange occurrences in the surrounding area.

"Yu Zheng, Lu Yan, how are you two doing?"

Cao Meng was panting, clearly having rushed over.

"I'm fine. As for Brother Lu... he should be doing well too."

Yu Zheng pointed to Lu Yan, who was smiling to the side, unsure of how to comment.

I've seen plenty of strange creatures chasing after humans, but this is the first time I've ever seen humans chasing after strange creatures.

"That's good."

Cao Meng secretly breathed a sigh of relief and said, "The Public Security Department has sent people to take over. We can call it a day and go back to rest."

"Tch! That sounds nice, but it's clearly just these good-for-nothings stealing the credit."

Han Xiaoxiao pouted disdainfully and bluntly criticized him to his face.

Yu Qi went even further, already starting to sharpen his dagger.

"Or maybe we should just cut them all down."

"Can't you two just behave yourselves?!"

Looking at these two clowns, Cao Meng's forehead veins bulged, and he said, "Do you think we don't have our own problems? Quickly arrest these suspicious people and take them back for interrogation!"

As a senior investigator in the adjudication department, Cao Meng is well aware of her responsibilities.

It's not about catching the supernatural, but about finding the entities that release these supernatural phenomena.

"By the way, Lu Yan, Ah Zhen just called and said your weapon is in its final stage and she wants you to come over right away."

After reprimanding the two, Cao Meng suddenly remembered something and quickly reminded them.

"Is it all better now?"

Lu Yan's eyes lit up; it was just like a pillow being delivered to someone who was about to fall asleep.

"Yes, it went much more smoothly than expected. You should go now; we'll take care of things here."

Cao Meng tossed the car keys to Lu Yan and said, "Here, take the car. Don't let me damage it."

"Thank you, Captain."

Lu Yan took the key and headed straight for Ah Zhen's blacksmith shop.

……

Although he had only been there once, the memories of those with mental superhuman abilities were not weak, and Lu Yan found Ah Zhen's blacksmith shop with ease.

"Mr. Lu, you've finally arrived."

Ah Zhen had obviously been waiting for a long time, and upon seeing Lu Yan arrive, she immediately led him to the forging workshop.

As soon as he pushed open the door, a scorching heat rushed out. On an exquisite tray on a stone platform in the center of the forge, lay a pair of dark gloves. They were the weapon he had ordered.

The gloves are forged entirely from black bull horn, making them tough and with a delicate sheen. Sharp alloy spikes are inlaid at the joints, providing both defense and offensive capabilities. The overall design is simple yet sharp.

"I basically built it according to your requirements, only making some optimizations in the details."

Ah Zhen pointed to the gloves and explained, "They can not only smoothly transmit your Qi and blood, but also be compatible with elemental forces."

As she spoke, Ah Zhen picked up the forging hammer and said, "Now we need your blood and spiritual power to complete the final step of the awakening."

Lu Yan nodded slightly, following Ah Zhen's guidance, dripping blood onto his finger and infusing it with his spiritual power.

The moment the blood came into contact with the spiritual energy, a faint glow suddenly appeared on the surface of the glove. As the glow flickered, it completely absorbed the blood and spiritual energy.

Ah Zhen, who was prepared, suddenly swung the forging hammer in her hand and smashed it heavily onto the glove.

The seemingly forceful blow did not damage the glove; instead, it perfectly fused Lu Yan's blood and spirit into the glove.

Suddenly, Lu Yan felt a close connection between himself and the glove, as if it were his own arm.

"It's a success."

Ah Zhen breathed a sigh of relief. Although she was a Sequence 8, crafting a Bronze-level artifact was still a considerable burden for her.

Fortunately, I lived up to expectations and was able to give Brother Cao an explanation.

Meanwhile, Lu Yan also received the long-awaited feedback.

[Awakening Condition 3: Witness the birth of a Black Iron-grade or higher artifact (1/1) - Completed]

[Sequence 8 Discovered - Weapon Forger - Awakenable]

[Awakening successful! Obtained Sequence 8 - Weapon Forger!]

[Gain Trait - Iron Bones: Your bones have been forged through countless trials and tribulations, allowing them to withstand much stronger physical impacts, significantly increasing bone hardness]

[Acquire Skill - Awakening: After activating this skill, the probability of awakening the spirit of a rare object is greatly increased.]

[Gain Skill - Weapon Forging: After activating this skill, you can more precisely control the forging rhythm and create the items you want.]

Seeing that the panel really allowed him to skip the prerequisite sequence and directly awaken Sequence 8, Lu Yan's heart started pounding uncontrollably.

What is the origin of this panel that allows it to break the age-old ironclad rule of sequence paths?

In this way, he won't have to start from scratch if he wants to awaken a new sequence in the future.

Before he could check the details of the weapon maker, a heart-wrenching pain swept over his entire body.

Lu Yan felt as if he were being placed on an iron felt mat and violently pounded, his skin, muscles, bones, and even blood vessels being reshaped by the violence.

"The weapon forger's ability to modify his body is actually even stronger than that of a martial artist?"

Lu Yan was quite surprised, but quickly understood.

Martial arts emphasizes working from the inside out, gradually tempering the body with qi and blood.

Weapon forgers, on the other hand, take the path from the outside in, and in terms of physical strength alone, they may be even stronger than martial artists.

No, perhaps there's also the reason he skipped a level and was promoted, which made up for the missing Sequence 9?

Thinking of this, Lu Yan couldn't help but glance at Ah Zhen.

Captain Cao's future status within the family is in jeopardy...

Just as Lu Yan was mourning for Cao Meng, another subtitle flashed before his eyes.

The weapon maker discovered the breathing technique for cast iron and considered it an excellent material for forging.

[The Iron-Forging Breathing Technique finds a kindred spirit and actively chooses to merge with the weapon forger.]

[Gained the Trait: Iron Skin and Bones!]