Blacksmiths were generally divided into two types.
The first type was capable, but did not understand the true core of blacksmithing.
The other type was those who understood the true core, which was the core.
The difference between the two types was like heaven and earth.
A simple example would be a blacksmith. Although he could refine half-step emperor-level weapons, he did not understand the core. In other words, this was his limit.
He would never be able to take that final step.
As for the other blacksmith, although he could only refine low-level emperor-level weapons, he had comprehended the core and grasped the essence of blacksmithing.
Such a person had a boundless future. His value far exceeded that of a half-step emperor-level blacksmith.
The core was the most sacred and important aspect of blacksmithing.
Once it was comprehended, there would be a qualitative leap.
For countless years, Fang Chen's blacksmithing skills had improved while he cultivated the sword.
He was a genius and had comprehended the core by chance.
When the white-haired elder heard the words "core," he was very surprised.
However, Fang Chen did not speak anymore. He only glanced at Fang Chen curiously.
He did not continue chatting with him.
Soon, the blacksmithing competition was over.
Rumble!
In the sky above the square, wild flames surged. The temperature in the air instantly became scorching hot.
Pang Mo and Black Panther stopped refining at the same time.
They each had a weapon in their hands.
"You're bound to lose."
Pang Mo grinned and looked at Black Panther. Everything seemed to be within his expectations.
Black Panther did not respond and remained silent.
In the eyes of the crowd, Black Panther had realized the difference between him and Pang Mo and directly admitted defeat.
In the midst of the discussion, everyone waited for the appraiser's appraisal results.
Soon, the appraisal results were out.
"The winner of this blacksmithing competition is …"
The appraiser deliberately dragged out his words to arouse the crowd's curiosity.
"It must be Pang Mo. The two of them can't be compared at all."
"Yes, Pang Mo has already defeated Black Panther four times. This is Black Panther's last chance."
Although the appraiser did not announce it, everyone had already guessed the answer.
"The winner is … Black Panther."
However, when the appraiser said the words' Black Leather ', the entire plaza was stunned.
Countless martial artists widened their eyes and stared at the weapon in the appraiser's hand.
"What?
Did I hear it wrong? "
"How is that possible?
How could Black Panther defeat Pang Mo? "
"I don't believe it."
After a brief moment of shock, everyone started shouting.
Even Pang Mo's smile froze as he looked at the appraiser in disbelief.
The latter waved his hand, indicating for everyone to be quiet.
"Everyone, I know what you are puzzled about. I guarantee with the reputation of the Imperial Weapon Pavilion that this appraisal is fair and just." The appraiser said, "The grade of Pang Mo's weapon is indeed slightly higher than Hei Pi's.
However, Black Panther comprehended the weapon's core. "
When Pang Mo heard the words' Artifact Heart ', his body trembled and he shook his head repeatedly.
No one knew better than him what an artifact core represented.
He looked at Black Panther with a complicated expression.
As Fang Chen expected, he turned around and left the crowd.
There was no point in continuing to watch.
After leaving the plaza, Fang Chen was about to go to the weapon store in Blood City to take a look. However, after taking a few steps, he suddenly met the white-haired old man from before.
"We meet again."
The white-haired old man grinned at Fang Chen.
Fang Chen bowed to the old man and turned around to leave.
"Since you understand the weapon's core, you must be a blacksmith, right?" The white-haired old man asked.
Fang Chen stopped and turned around, "I'm sorry for making a fool of myself. I only know a little about it."
Obviously, the white-haired old man didn't believe what Fang Chen said.
"The art of blacksmithing is too vast. No one can see through its roots. Those who can comprehend the weapon's core are few and far between." The white-haired old man said to himself.
Fang Chen chatted with the old man for a while. Suddenly, an idea flashed through his mind.
"If my guess is correct, you must be a blacksmith.
Senior, you must be a blacksmith master. I would like to ask you something. "
Instinct told him that the white-haired old man in front of him wasn't ordinary.
Could he get some information about the Heart Weapon Emperor Teacher from him?
"Oh?
What do you want to ask? "The white-haired old man asked.
"Senior, do you know that the Heart Weapon Emperor Teacher will be participating in the large-scale weapon auction?" Fang Chen asked.
Hearing the words' Heart Weapon Emperor Teacher ', the white-haired old man was slightly moved.
"Why?
You're asking the Heart Weapon Emperor Teacher to refine a weapon for you? "
Fang Chen shook his head, "I have other matters and would like to ask the Heart Weapon Emperor Teacher for help."
"The Heart Weapon Emperor Teacher comes and goes like a shadow. He's very strange. Even if you see him, he might not help you." The white-haired old man said.
"If I can see him, I have my ways." Fang Chen said.
The white-haired old man seemed to be in a hurry. He didn't talk to Fang Chen anymore and left.
After a while, Fang Chen arrived at the Blood City Merchant Guild.
On the second floor, the items sold here were all ordinary weapons.
Fang Chen walked around and looked carefully.
In fact, Fang Chen had two purposes for coming here. The first was naturally to ask for information.
It was said that Lord Blood was behind the Blood City Merchant Guild.
Perhaps he could get some information about Lord Blood here.
The second was to see if he could pick up some scraps.
After a while, Fang Chen shook his head slightly, "The weapons here are basically of a lower level. There's nothing special about them.
It's said that the Blood City Merchant Guild has an Emperor Stage weapon guarding it. Unfortunately, it's on the ninth floor and there's no way to go up. "
"Sir, this way please."
"Hahaha, what brings you to the Blood City Merchant Guild, sir?"
Suddenly, a group of people surrounded a blood-haired old man and walked up from the first floor. When they passed by the staircase, Fang Chen saw them.
"Sir?"
Fang Chen frowned and stared at the blood-haired old man in the crowd.
From the information he had, this person should be Lord Blood.
"Lord Blood."
Fang Chen's expression changed. He quickly walked a few steps closer to the staircase and carefully observed Lord Blood.
Lord Blood was burly. Although he had many wrinkles on his face, he looked very old.
However, there was a bloody aura coming from his body.
Dong dong dong!
The Black Hole Bloodline in his body suddenly became restless. Fang Chen seemed to have sensed something.
He hurriedly looked up. When he looked at Lord Blood, the latter also turned his head and looked at him.
"Leave quickly."
A few guards scolded.
Fang Chen looked away and came to the first floor.
"There's a complicated bloodline aura in Lord Blood's body."
Fang Chen thought to himself. This was also the reason why the Black Hole Bloodline was restless.
"Although he's only a Holy Venerate, he gives off a very heavy feeling. This person is not simple."
Fang Chen commented on Lord Blood.
…
At night.
Fang Chen and his two disciples gathered in a secluded courtyard, chatting through the night by candlelight.
"How is it? Did you get any useful information?" Fang Chen asked.
"Master, we've asked around and this Lord Blood is very suspicious." Tian Xin said, "He might be related to Junior Sister's disappearance."
"Oh?"
Fang Chen's heart skipped a beat and he continued to listen.
"In the past, although Lord Blood controlled Blood City, his position in the Imperial Weapon Pavilion was very low.
However, not long after the rumor of the All Fusion Body appeared in Blood City, Lord Blood's position immediately soared. "
Kang Jiu added, "Even the Great Elder of the Imperial Weapon Pavilion personally came to Blood City to reward Lord Blood. He said that Lord Blood had guarded Blood City and contributed greatly to the Imperial Weapon Pavilion."
"From then on, Lord Blood started to collect blood without restraint. He even changed the rules and created a storm in Blood City. Everyone was afraid of Lord Blood."
"The Great Elder of the Imperial Weapon Pavilion personally rewarded him?"
Fang Chen frowned and seemed to have confirmed something.
"Could it be that after Xi 'er was controlled by Lord Blood, she reported to the Imperial Weapon Pavilion and was brought there?"
The matter was getting more and more confusing. However, Fang Chen could confirm that Fang Xi's disappearance was definitely related to the Imperial Weapon Pavilion.
All the information pointed to Lord Blood.
The key to opening the loophole was Lord Blood.
"Basically, we can confirm that Junior Sister was taken away by the Imperial Weapon Pavilion." Kang Jiu said.