Weapon Forging Opens

As a mid-grade magic weapon with six restrictions, the Silver Light Shield is naturally not only excellent in defense.

While refining the weapon, Gu Fan recalled the illusionary effects released by the King of the Sea, and spontaneously thought of adding a flashing effect to the Silver Light Shield.

The Silver Shield has a rounded shape and a smooth, silvery-white surface, resembling a silver mirror, which is a perfect match for the shimmering effect.

Gu Fan could already imagine that during the battle, he would first use his shield to block the attack, and then, while the opponent was observing the shield, release a flash of light to catch them off guard...

"I didn't expect this silver shield to have hidden secrets. The price of two thousand spirit stones is indeed reasonable."

Meng Wei's eyes were still a little red, and he unconsciously shed a few tears after being blinded by the bright light. However, after personally experiencing the effects of the Silver Light Shield, he began to approve of Gu Fan's offer.

"So, Senior Brother intends to buy it?" Gu Fan asked.

Unexpectedly, a blush appeared on Meng Wei's dark face, and he scratched his head, saying, "Of course I want to, but junior brother, you don't know, I've exchanged most of the spirit stones and merits I've earned for pills, so they're not very handy right now."

Gu Fan felt slightly disappointed upon hearing this, but nodded slightly to show his understanding.

"If you trust me, junior brother, could you give me a month?" Meng Wei suggested earnestly.

"Does Senior Brother mean... to buy on credit?" Gu Fan raised an eyebrow.

"That's right." Meng Wei nodded and explained, "Junior brother, you may not know this, but some time ago, a few fellow disciples and I discovered the trail of a sea monster. We have now figured out the sea monster's daily routine and are preparing to hunt it down."

"That sea monster has a trace of dragon blood. Even if I were to get my hands on it, I could still get a considerable amount of spirit stones, which I could then return to my junior brother. If I had this shield to help me..."

Before Meng Wei could finish speaking, Gu Fan replied, "In that case, let's give this shield to Senior Brother first."

"Junior brother..." Meng Wei was moved by Gu Fan's quick agreement and said in a deep voice, "Junior brother, don't worry, I will definitely return in less than ten days."

Gu Fan waved his hand and said, "Of course I trust my senior brother."

Since Gu Fan joined the sect, Meng Wei has been of great help to him. Not to mention that he needed Meng Wei's help to promote the weapon refining commission in the future, he was also introduced to the talisman drawing business in the beginning, which led him to get on the right track.

Although the magical artifacts were precious, Gu Fan was willing to believe in the bond he shared with Meng Wei.

......

A few days ago.

Wendao Peak, Chenxing Pavilion.

After Gu Fan rode the Sky-Breaking Shuttle and disappeared into the distance as a streak of azure light, Zhou Furui withdrew his gaze, finally rose from the futon, and walked towards the Chenxing Pavilion.

The Star Pavilion has three floors and is built entirely of black stone.

The Lingxiao Sect stipulates that disciples in the Qi Refining stage are not allowed to go up to the second floor of the Chenxing Pavilion, and even inner disciples at the Foundation Establishment stage are not allowed to go up to the third floor.

At this moment, Zhou Furui stepped onto the black stone steps and went straight up to the third floor of Chenxing Pavilion.

The third floor was completely empty, with no bookshelves or decorations around it, except for a black stone door standing in the center.

The black stone gate was over ten feet tall, with array patterns carved on it, emitting a pale blue glow in the dim environment.

Zhou Furui walked to the stone gate, took out a purple jade ring from his sleeve, and imprinted it on the stone gate.

A ripple spread out from the jade ring, and then there was no further reaction.

However, Zhou Furui did not leave. Instead, he stood respectfully outside the door until the stone door made a rumbling sound and slowly opened inward before stepping inside.

After stepping through the stone gate, Zhou Furui's vision suddenly opened up.

Behind the stone gate was like another world. Above was a pitch-black night sky, yet stars twinkled like breaths, facing the celestial constellations and illuminating the world behind the gate as if it were daytime.

The ground beneath their feet, however, resembled white jade, stretching to the horizon.

At the edge of the field of vision, a hundred-foot-tall white jade altar stands, making one wonder if one could reach out and pluck the stars from the night sky from the altar.

Zhou Furui walked slowly to the altar, bowed and said, "Greetings, Master."

A few breaths later, a long, aged voice came from the altar: "What urgent matter is it?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Furui straightened up and said loudly, "Reporting to Master, another disciple has repaired two array diagrams in succession."

"Heh." The aged voice sighed softly, continuing, "All these years, the outer sect disciples have repaired two array diagrams and awakened me just for this?"

"Master, this disciple is different from the others," Zhou Furui explained humbly.

"Oh? Tell me, what's the difference?"

Zhou Furui's eyes showed a look of recollection as he slowly said, "That disciple came from Lingxi Peak. After joining the sect, he first exchanged for two cultivation techniques, one of which was the 'Morning Glow Purple Qi Technique,' and the other was the 'Yin Yang Fire Separation Technique.'"

"I initially thought he was overly ambitious, but two years later, he reached the third level of Qi Refining. When he reached the fourth level of Qi Refining, he comprehended the Dao of Arrays and received the jade slip for the Minor Spirit Gathering Array."

"Six months later, he repaired the diagram of the Minor Spirit Gathering Array and exchanged it for the diagram of the Minor Illusion Array."

At this point, Zhou Furui paused for a moment before continuing, "It only took him eight months to repair the minor illusion array."

After he finished speaking, no more sounds came from the altar. Zhou Furui did not continue, but lowered his head and waited patiently.

Half an hour later, the aged voice came again.

"That's interesting. How did you handle it?"

Zhou Furui quickly replied, "This disciple instructed him to take away the incomplete map of the Golden Lock Formation."

"Very well." The person on the altar seemed quite satisfied with Zhou Furui's response and instructed, "If he can repair the Golden Lock Formation within a year, give him the incomplete diagram of the Yuan Chen Formation. If he also repairs it within a year, bring him to see me."

"Master, isn't a year too short to repair the Yuan Chen Formation?" Zhou Furui frowned slightly and asked with a bow.

The aged voice first sighed, then slowly said, "Set higher standards, so as not to mislead the younger generation."

"Master!" Zhou Furui raised his head to try to persuade him again, but he was interrupted before he could finish speaking.

"My time is running out!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Furui was taken aback. After realizing what he had said, he lowered his eyes, looking dejected, and bowed down, saying, "This disciple is useless and has failed my master's high expectations."

"No, it is I who have misled you."

The person on the altar spoke in an irrefutable manner, and then ordered, "Once he has received the Yuan Chen Formation, go and investigate."

"Yes, Your disciple obeys."

After bowing again, Zhou Furui slowly walked towards the stone gate and returned to the third floor of Chenxing Pavilion.

......

In fact, Meng Wei did not make Gu Fan wait for a month.

Seven days after handing over the Silver Shield to Meng Wei, he came to visit Gu Fan.

Not only did they repay the two thousand spirit stones, they also gave Gu Fan several golden fish scales as a small gift for him.

The dragon scales are golden yellow, about the size of a palm, and emit a faint water-elemental spiritual energy. When struck, they produce a metallic sound.

"Could these fish scales be part of what Senior Brother captured?" Gu Fan asked Meng Wei.

"Not bad." Meng Wei said with a smug smile, "That monster is a sea serpent. Perhaps it swallowed the essence blood of a dragon, because it showed signs of transforming into a dragon. Its body is as hard as refined iron, making it quite troublesome."

"Fortunately, I had the Silver Light Shield, which first blocked its bite, then blinded it, forcing it to reveal an opening, so I could severely injure it with the Palm Lightning."

"These scales were plucked from its head. Since Junior Brother is skilled in weapon crafting, they'll come in handy."

Upon hearing this, Gu Fan naturally refused to accept it for free. He intended to pay some spirit stones, but Meng Wei refused to accept it no matter what. After some pushing and shoving, he had no choice but to put away the golden scale.

In contrast, what made Gu Fan even happier was that the weapon-refining business had finally opened.

After the Silver Light Shield achieved its remarkable feat, the disciples traveling with him became extremely curious, and Meng Wei took the opportunity to recommend Gu Fan's weapon-refining skills.

Within three days, someone came knocking on the door.