As soon as Zhenhua announced this significant news, someone couldn't help but speak up:
"President, this is the foundation you've accumulated over a lifetime. Doing this is too much of a loss for you."
Heritage is the cornerstone of one's existence.
If Zhenhua were to reveal all his heritage, it would mean that all blacksmiths would gain his legacy. For them, this would naturally be a boon. But for Zhenhua, it would not be a good thing.
He is a Divine Craftsman at the pinnacle of blacksmithing. The techniques others master hold little significance for him. If he wanted, he could easily obtain them from others. Such a change would bring him no personal benefit.
Of course, since it was the only Divine Craftsman of the era making this announcement, everyone understood that they could undoubtedly receive a heritage that would benefit them for life. Hence, they thought this way. If it were an ordinary blacksmith saying this, they would have been lambasted long ago.
Looking at the blacksmiths below who were worried about him, Zhenhua smiled slightly, "You don't think I'm at a loss, do you? Let me tell you, I'm not. The reason I'm announcing this today is because someone has shown me enough sincerity and has also revealed the dangers of our Blacksmith Association."
At this point, Zhenhua glanced at Huo Yuhao.
The blacksmiths below followed his gaze to Huo Yuhao. They had naturally noticed Huo Yuhao, Gu Yuena, and Xiong Jun following Zhenhua earlier.
Huo Yuhao stepped forward, not saying anything immediately, but instead took out dozens of spirit alloys, introducing them one by one, "This is an alloy made of Heavy Silver, Gold Essence, and Meteorite Iron, this is..."
Chang Gongyan and Lin Yuhan were both somewhat surprised.
Did this young man, famous throughout the Douluo Continent, also possess remarkable achievements in blacksmithing? Or was it given to him by the Spirit Pagoda?
As Huo Yuhao continued, the eyes of the many blacksmiths followed his movements, and some began to show expressions of disbelief, "How is this possible? Wasn't it proven impossible to create an alloy with Heavy Silver, Gold Essence, and Meteorite Iron?"
A Saint Craftsman, hearing this, said in astonishment, "What's impossible? I figured it out long ago. You must have the proportions wrong, right?"
"Can Heavenly Nether Crystal really be fused with Star Silver?"
"There's a technique to it. With a special forging technique, fusion forging can be achieved. I've recently figured it out."
As Huo Yuhao continued his introductions, the quiet hall became noisy. Many found that the alloys they hadn't been able to create were already completed projects in someone else's hands.
Of course, there were also many alloys that Huo Yuhao brought out that the blacksmiths had never seen before.
At this point, many understood what Zhenhua had meant by the earlier mention of concerns.
"I believe everyone now understands what I want to say. The fusion forging techniques and forging skills that all of us blacksmiths have mastered are numerous, but everyone keeps them to themselves, rarely passing them on to outsiders except to their disciples."
Zhenhua paused here, then continued, "This is a very normal thing, and I can understand it. But think carefully, how much time have you spent researching fusion forging formulas that someone else has already completed? And the forging techniques that others have been painfully researching might be something you've already mastered."
"In the span of ten thousand years, how many blacksmiths have let their techniques rot in their hands without finding suitable disciples to pass them on? How many fusion forging formulas have been completed long ago but were forgotten in a corner? Clearly, the exchange of techniques has its necessity."
"We need a platform for exchange. The Blacksmith Association should have taken on this role, but we have turned a blind eye, only letting the association serve as an intermediary, issuing forging tasks... I want to change all of this today."
"If everyone is willing to share their research results and exchange insights, then the entire blacksmithing community will experience a qualitative leap. We no longer have to repeat the mistakes others have already made but can stand on the shoulders of our predecessors to explore deeper mysteries of forging!"
Among the crowd, an elderly Saint Craftsman couldn't help but sighed, "Indeed... I spent ten years researching the fusion forging method of 'Heavenly Star Steel,' but I was always one step away. I never expected that Brother Lin had succeeded five years ago, and I was completely unaware..."
Another blacksmith also smiled bitterly, "I experimented thousands of times for the quenching technique of 'Cold Heart Iron,' only for Disciple Wang to casually reveal the key..."
However, while some agreed, there were also those who hesitated and worried.
After all, if their hard-earned unique techniques were freely disclosed, wouldn't they lose their advantage?
Someone couldn't help but say, "No, President, free technical sharing is unfair to you and the blacksmiths who want to share their techniques. Moreover, with so many techniques, a blacksmith can only master a limited number. Rather than sharing them directly, it's better to..."
The blacksmith who spoke paused midway, seeing Zhenhua smiling at him, and immediately realized he had been mistaken.
The president, who manages the entire Blacksmith Association, how could he not have thought of this?
His initial words were probably to take the lead, right?
Zhenhua smiled, "It seems you all disagree with free sharing, but you are positive about the proposal itself, right?"
Everyone looked at each other, but no one objected.
Are you kidding? A Divine Craftsman wants to teach you forging, and you don't want to?
Seeing this, Zhenhua smiled slightly and gently clapped his hands. A projection immediately appeared behind him, "Don't worry about the system. I have decided to establish a 'Technical Sharing Library' within the Blacksmith Association. All members can upload their research results and earn corresponding points based on their contributions, which can be exchanged for others' techniques or resources."
"Sharing is not free. Each technique requires corresponding points to exchange, and points can only be obtained by contributing one's own techniques or completing tasks issued by the association. The techniques I have mastered have already been uploaded as the foundation."
"The path of forging should encompass the strengths of all. Working behind closed doors will only make our path narrower. Today, I have gathered everyone here in the hope that we can move forward hand in hand, elevating the Blacksmith Association, and even the entire soul tool industry, to new heights!"
His words were firm and powerful, carrying an unquestionable authority yet filled with inspiration.
Gradually, the blacksmiths' expressions turned from hesitation to determination.
The Divine Craftsman has already recorded his techniques. What is there to hesitate about? Are the techniques they master more advanced than Zhenhua's?
"I agree!" A Saint Craftsman stepped forward first.
"I'm in too!"
"Count me in!"
...
Watching everyone respond enthusiastically and seeing various techniques being recorded, although it had nothing to do with him, Lin Yuhan couldn't help but felt a stir.
"Teacher, can we..."
"It's impossible."
Compared to Lin Yuhan, Chang Gongyan's eyes were filled with worry, "We don't have a Divine Craftsman, no blacksmith who can command the entire blacksmithing world. What the Douluo Federation can achieve, we cannot!"
And this... represents the gap.
Lin Yuhan's movements stiffened, and his excited expression gradually faded.
Yes, this has nothing to do with them... They are not from the Douluo Federation. On the contrary, they are enemies of the Douluo Federation.
Enemies...
Lin Yuhan looked at the scene before him, feeling an inexplicable fear for some reason.
Can their Star Luo really win against such an opponent?
On the other hand, Zhenhua watched this scene with a sense of relief. After everyone quieted down, he spoke solemnly:
"On this auspicious day, I have two more announcements to make. I intend to have the Blacksmith Association cooperate with the Spirit Pagoda, combining various fusion forging formulas to research the legendary Divine Alloy of nine metals!"
"And from now on, Gu Yuena of the Spirit Pagoda will be my personal disciple. I hereby declare that she will be the future Divine Craftsman!"