Starting with an orphanage, I mass-produced peerless empresses.

Inside the workshop, the aged Jian Jiu lit a fire in the furnace.

The original sense of old age and weakness transformed the moment he grasped the hammer, making him upright and powerful, as if this was his true form!

As the flames in the furnace grew hotter, the forging officially began!

The clanging sounds, accompanied by the flashing firelight, along with Jian Jiu's fluid and rhythmic movements, made Lin Yun completely accept his identity!

The forging technique he used was even more mysterious; the position of each hammer blow seemed to fall in the perfect spot!

Time passed slowly, and with dragon-patterned meteorite iron as the main material and other materials as auxiliary materials, Lin Yun watched as the sword blank was gradually forged into the shape of a sword!

Even before it was forged, one could feel the sharp aura contained within this sword!

Several hours later, Jian Jiu wiped away his sweat and put down the hammer.

"In that case, we've completed most of the work."

Jian Jiu took a breath, then quenched and sharpened the sword using a special method...

Two or three hours later, a crimson longsword was forged, and the intense heat emanating from its blade was astonishing!

It is no less powerful than the sword that Lu Xian'er used back then.

Seeing him examining the long sword in his hand, Lin Yun couldn't help but ask.

"Is that all?"

"That's right, that's generally how it is."

Jian Jiu nodded and said with a smile, "This sword is now considered one of the best swords on the continent, but it's still one step short..."

After saying that, to Lin Yun's astonishment, he threw the finished product back into the blazing sword furnace!

"What are you..."

"Temper it, and infuse it with soul."

"I see."

Lin Yun nodded, seemingly understanding but not quite.

At this moment, Jian Jiu removed his forging equipment and handed him the ring on his hand.

"This contains the forging method I left behind. If there is an opportunity in the future, Dean Lin can pass it on to others to cultivate, which can be considered as continuing the legacy."

"In addition, some of the Xuanjing I earned will be used as Xiaoxi's living expenses. She usually likes to eat sweet cakes, the kind with a lot of sugar. I would appreciate it if Dean Lin could bring her some when he has time."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yun nodded and said, "Don't worry, I will find you an excellent successor!"

"As for Xiaoxi, I'll bring her food every day as long as she likes it."

"Thank you very much."

Jian Jiu breathed a sigh of relief and sat down nearby, seemingly unable to stand any longer.

Then, he looked at the longsword burning red-hot in the furnace and shook his head.

"It's a real pity. If we could find the Immortal Realm and add better materials, this sword would definitely be even stronger."

Lin Yun paused for a moment and then asked, "Are you disappointed?"

"Regret is indeed regret, perhaps this is my fate. I longed to seek immortality, but could not find it; I sought a life as a mortal, yet my granddaughter has suffered like this..."

His two lifetimes were clearly filled with regrets.

"By the way, may I ask you for another favor? Don't worry, it's a small matter."

"Please feel free to speak."

This time, he didn't say whether he could do it or not.

"Although I cannot see through Dean Lin, I think that if anyone in this world can truly reach the Immortal Realm, it is definitely you."

He smiled as he said this.

"I only hope that one day you can erect a tombstone for me in the immortal realm, so that I may have been there."

It is clearly a great regret that someone born in such a brilliant era could not become an immortal.

"No problem, I'll definitely find you an auspicious place and take Xiaoxi there to pay homage!"

"Haha, thank you, Dean Lin. If that day ever comes, I'll be willing to die for it!"

Jian Jiu laughed loudly, even with a hint of anticipation.

Then he added some more flames to the sword furnace next to him, which was like molten lava in a purgatory, and the long sword standing in it was also completely red!

Then, he stood up and bowed to Lin Yun.

"Then, Dean Lin, I entrust my granddaughter's future to you!"

Lin Yun smiled and nodded, saying, "You should have seen how I treated the child during the Qingyun Grand Competition."

"Yes, and that's precisely why I feel at ease entrusting her to you!"

Jian Jiu smiled and then turned to look at it.

"Alright, that's enough for now, time's up."

Lin Yun was about to nod when he suddenly realized something and frowned.

"Wait, why does that sound like someone's about to die?"

Although it's not very polite, thinking about what was said earlier, it's just like giving one's last words!

Upon hearing this, Jian Jiu smiled.

He turned around and said slowly.

"Dean Lin, the true divine weapons in this world all require sacrifices to forge their sword spirit!"

Seeing his expression, Lin Yun instantly understood.

"No way, you're planning to throw yourself into the furnace?!"

Jian Jiu remained noncommittal, gazing at the sword furnace that resembled magma.

"I told you, I would forge the strongest sword for your child!"

"And a blacksmith's strongest sword is the one he sacrifices himself for. This... is my strongest sword!"

Lin Yun's lips twitched slightly, and he quickly said, "No, there's really no need for that."

As he spoke, he tried to step forward to stop him, but was blocked by the crimson light barrier he cast.

She watched helplessly as he walked onto the blazing sword furnace, looking at her with a broad smile.

"Dean Lin, I'm entrusting Xiao Xi to you."

After saying that, he looked at the sword furnace and suddenly laughed loudly.

"Hahaha, today I will use my blood to forge the greatest weapon in the world!"

As that aged figure fell straight down, plunging into the fiery furnace of the sword, the intense heat instantly melted everything around him!

Strands of crimson light, like threads, converged on the crimson longsword, causing it to suddenly burst forth with boundless light, transforming into a crimson pillar that shot straight into the sky!

Above the forging workshop, clouds gathered around the crimson pillar of light, accompanied by lightning and thunder!

A massive, blood-red fire lotus slowly bloomed in the sky, unleashing boundless pressure!

"As expected of an Emperor-level blacksmith, this is truly a divine weapon..."

Lin Yun gazed at the crimson longsword ahead, his eyes filled with a newfound respect.

In the city beyond the borders, inside an orphanage.

Xiao Xi stood alone in the courtyard, looking up at the fire lotus blooming outside the city, and secretly pursed her lips...

"grandfather……"

The other cultivators in the city outside the boundary also noticed this strange phenomenon and looked up in surprise, with discussions taking place on the streets.

"What a commotion! Are some super-strong individuals fighting?"

"Strong my foot! This is clearly a treasure that has appeared!"

"Wow, Chao, why don't we hurry up and take a look? Maybe we can get our hands on one!"

"Let's go, let's go take a look!"

The people living in this city are mostly warlike, and killing and robbing are common occurrences. They are naturally most interested in the appearance of such treasures!

After all, it doesn't matter who discovers the treasure; the key is who can take it away alive...