After a couple of hours, Liu Wuxie reached the Forging Pavilion. His current weapon was no longer adequate, and he needed to upgrade it to a profound artifact before leaving the academy. If he were to unleash his true essence, his existing blade would shatter.2

There were two ways to forge artifacts. One was similar to renting a cultivation chamber, where he would spend credits to use the facility and forge his own weapon. The other was to hire a blacksmith from the academy to do the forging, which would cost more credits.0

“I require a Profound Forging Chamber!” Liu Wuxie announced, presenting his token to the elder in charge. The rental fee was ten credits, a price he found acceptable.0

“What kind of weapon are you planning to forge, young man? I’m a blacksmith, and my rates are reasonable,” a muscular man inquired, approaching Liu Wuxie after he had completed the necessary formalities. Despite the winter chill, the man wore a short shirt, sweat beads trickling down his forehead. It was common for blacksmiths to seek out potential clients during their free time.0

“Thank you, but I’ll forge my own weapon,” Liu Wuxie declined, shaking his head at the burly man. Judging by the man’s skill level, he could only create low-grade spiritual artifacts. However, Liu Wuxie had his...0