A Millionfold Return: My Children Cultivate Immortality, I Become a God - Chapter 312

Chapter 312 Awakening

In the blink of an eye, an entire year had passed. Throughout this year, Wanqi Immortal Emperor and the others had stayed by Wu Zhen’e’s side without leaving. Now, both Wanqi Immortal Emperor and the members of the Forging Masters Association could clearly see that, barring any unexpected setbacks, Wu Zhen’e was destined to become a leading figure in the forging world.

Guo Shaogang stood beside his father with his head lowered, unwilling to speak. Over the past year, Guo Degen had learned about what his son had done and, in anger, made him stand there until Wanqi Immortal Emperor forgave him. Only then could he leave.

Wanqi Immortal Emperor said nothing and focused solely on guarding Wu Zhen’e’s awakening, so Guo Shaogang could do nothing but wait there, hoping Wanqi Immortal Emperor would eventually show him mercy.

Though Wanqi Immortal Emperor had already retired, his connections in the Upper Realm were formidable. Moreover, he was still undisputedly the number one forging master there.

It was said that as long as Wanqi Immortal Emperor willed it, he could easily reopen the Forging Masters Association and directly cause the current association to collapse.

This was why Guo Degen was so determined to have his son earn Wanqi Immortal Emperor’s forgiveness—after all, Wanqi was someone whom their entire Forging Masters Association greatly feared.

As the year passed, Wu Zhen’e had gradually refined the True Meaning of Blacksmithing hidden within the Forging Masters Association’s gates and slowly opened his eyes, which shone brightly.

After comprehending the Blacksmithing Essence of the association’s first president, Wu Zhen’e gained a much deeper insight into his path. He was now confident that he could forge fifth-grade or even sixth-grade Immortal Artifacts.

This was despite his limited cultivation. After all, cultivation always remained the most crucial foundation. Whether forging Immortal Artifacts or practicing alchemy, with sufficient cultivation, Wu Zhen’e would be capable of crafting eighth-grade or even ninth-grade Immortal Artifacts.

“Master, how much time has passed?”

The moment Wu Zhen’e opened his eyes, he saw Wanqi Immortal Emperor approaching him with an excited expression. Behind the Immortal Emperor were several distinguished-looking middle-aged men who clearly seemed very powerful.

“An entire year has passed. So, have you now comprehended the True Meaning of Blacksmithing left behind by the Forging Masters Association’s first president?” Wanqi Immortal Emperor asked hurriedly. Liu Wanying and the others beside him couldn’t help but show expressions of excitement as well.

Wu Zhen’e nodded seriously in response.

“Yes, I have already refined the True Meaning left by the first president,” he said.

While refining it, Wu Zhen’e naturally learned that this True Meaning belonged to the Forging Masters Association’s first president, the only Ninth-Grade Forging Master in the entire Upper Realm, known as the Immortal Emperor of Treasured Artifacts.

Unfortunately, this legendary master had fallen during the great battle with the Blood Soul Sect. Since then, no Ninth-Grade Forging Master had appeared in the Forging Masters Association, and even Wanqi Immortal Emperor was only the closest to reaching that level.

Upon hearing Wu Zhen’e’s words, Liu Wanying, who stood behind Wanqi Immortal Emperor, was moved to tears. Looking up to the sky, he said emotionally, “Master, do you see this? Finally, someone has comprehended your True Meaning of Blacksmithing. Our Forging Masters Association truly has successors now.””President, please calm down first. The other party hasn’t agreed to join our Forging Masters Association yet.”

“Yes, President, please calm down.”

Guo Degen and the others beside him also understood why Liu Wanying was so excited and quickly spoke up.

The noise Liu Wanying made naturally attracted Wu Zhen’e over, and he asked with some curiosity, “Master, who is this?”

Before Wanqi Immortal Emperor could introduce him, Liu Wanying quickly stepped in front of Wu Zhen’e, grasped his hands tightly, and said excitedly, “Little friend, I am Liu Wanying, President of the Forging Masters Association. I wonder if you would be willing to join us. I can offer you the title of Honorary Elder, with an annual salary of one hundred thousand Supreme Spirit Stones.”

“We don’t require much from you either, just that every ten years you give a lecture to the forging masters of our association.”

Hearing this, Wu Zhen’e hesitated inwardly and instinctively glanced at his master.

Seeing Wu Zhen’e’s expression, Wanqi Immortal Emperor slowly spoke.“You can decide for yourself. Becoming an Honorary Elder of the Forging Masters Association will also make your forging work more convenient.”

Now that things had reached this point, how could Wu Zhen’e possibly refuse? He looked at Liu Wanying and said,

“In that case, I sincerely thank you, President, for your kind offer.”

“Hahaha, Elder Wu, what are you saying? From now on we’ll be working together. Please don’t hold us in disdain,” Liu Wanying laughed heartily. From Wanqi Immortal Emperor’s words, he already knew that Wu Zhen’e was the Holy Son of the Five Elements Holy Land. On top of that, Wu Zhen’e was a disciple of the Immortal Emperor Wanqi, which alone explained how highly Liu regarded him.

Watching this scene, Guo Shaogang was intensely envious but also understood innerly that Wu Zhen’e’s talent was certainly far greater than his own. Moreover, having refined the True Meaning of Blacksmithing left behind by the Immortal Emperor of Treasured Artifacts, it was almost inevitable that Wu Zhen’e would become a Ninth-Grade Forging Master.

“Senior Wanqi, are you aware of this matter concerning my son?”

At this moment, Guo Degen approached Wanqi Immortal Emperor cautiously and asked.

Wanqi Immortal Emperor simply gave Guo Degen a glance, then looked over at Guo Shaogang nearby before speaking,

“It’s normal for young people to be a bit impetuous, but don’t be too reckless, or it could lead to serious mistakes. I’ll let it slide this time, but next time, my temper won’t be so forgiving.””Yes, yes, thank you, Senior Wanqi,” Guo Degen finally breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this and quickly said.

At this moment, Wu Zhen’e spoke up.

“Master, should we go ahead and have my forging master rank tested now?”

Before Wanqi Immortal Emperor could respond, Liu Wanying hurriedly said,

“Elder Wu, come with me. I’ll take you to get your forging master rank tested.”

With that, Liu Wanying immediately led Wu Zhen’e back into the Forging Masters Association. This scene astonished the forging masters inside because their president was a Late Stage Immortal Emperor and an Eighth-Grade Immortal Forging Master. In the Upper Realm, he was usually fawned over by others, so how could he possibly show such respect to a young Great Luo Golden Immortal?

“The president actually treats a Great Luo Golden Immortal with such reverence? I must be dreaming.”

“Hush, you’re not dreaming—I saw it too. Judging by the president’s attitude, who exactly is that kid? Even the Holy Lords of the Five Great Holy Lands wouldn’t make the president act this way.”

“Do you think it could be that extremely mysterious Wu Family?”

“Hmm, that’s definitely possible.”

The forging masters present exchanged glances, their hearts stirred by a turbulent wave of speculation. If there was any force that could make the president show such utmost respect, it could only be the Wu Family—the very mysterious clan that recently formed a marriage alliance with the Time and Space Holy Land.