Over the past few days, Gu Yu's blacksmithing skills had advanced at a shocking pace under Liu Wuxie's guidance.0

Like silk peeling from a cocoon, Liu Wuxie and Gu Yu drew forth the ancient laws and mighty energy from the Dragon Pearl, weaving them carefully into the Heavenly Dragon Seal and the Dragon Clan Scepter.0

Outside the ancient castle, Lu Liang and Ruan Ying took turns standing guard. From time to time, foolish cultivators dared to approach, hoping to test their luck. None survived. The two cut them down without mercy, and soon, a mound of bloodied corpses piled up before the gates, staining the ground red.0

"Other assassins have contacted me. They're on their way here," Lu Liang said grimly as he returned to the great hall.0

"I've received the news as well. Master is still in seclusion, and these people could endanger him," Ruan Ying replied, her brows knitting together.0

"Should we inform Master and have him relocate?" Lu Liang asked, his tone tinged with hesitation.0

"Master is forging his artifact. Disturbing him now could ruin everything. We must buy him time," Ruan Ying...0