Chapter 312 Awakening

Chapter 312 Awakening

A year passed in the blink of an eye. During this year, Immortal Emperor Wanqi and the others stayed by Wu Zhene's side, never leaving him for a moment. Now, both Immortal Emperor Wanqi and the people of the Forging Master Association could see that, if nothing unexpected happened, Wu Zhene would definitely become a leader in the path of forging.

Guo Shaogang stood beside his father with his head lowered, not daring to speak. During this year, Guo Degan had also learned of what he had done. In a fit of anger, he had made Guo Shaogang stand here, and he would only let him leave once Immortal Emperor Wanqi forgave him.

Immortal Emperor Wanqi said nothing, merely guarding the area while waiting for Wu Zhene to awaken. Thus, Guo Shaogang could only stand there waiting for Wu Zhene to wake up, hoping that Immortal Emperor Wanqi would show mercy when the time came.

Although Immortal Emperor Wanqi had retired, his connections in the Upper Realm were no joke. Furthermore, Immortal Emperor Wanqi was still the undisputed number one Forging Master in the Upper Realm.

It could be said that if Immortal Emperor Wanqi wished, he could open a new Forging Master Association and cause their current Forging Master Association to go out of business immediately.

This was why Guo Degan insisted that his son obtain the forgiveness of Immortal Emperor Wanqi; after all, the other party was an existence that even their Forging Master Association feared greatly.

As a year passed, Wu Zhene had gradually refined the True Intent of Forging hidden above the gates of the Forging Master Association. He slowly opened his eyes, which were filled with brilliance.

After refining the True Intent of Forging left by the Founding President of the Forging Master Association, Wu Zhene had gained a higher level of insight into his own path of forging. Now, he had sufficient confidence to forge a Rank Five or even a Rank Six Immortal Artifact.

This was still while his cultivation was limited. After all, regardless of the time, cultivation was always the most important foundation. Whether it was forging or Alchemy, as long as his cultivation was sufficient, Wu Zhene could forge a Rank Eight or even a Rank Nine Immortal Artifact.

"Master, how much time has passed?"

The moment Wu Zhene opened his eyes, he saw Immortal Emperor Wanqi walking toward him with an excited look on his face. Additionally, behind his Master followed several distinguished-looking middle-aged men who appeared to be very powerful.

"A year has passed. So, have you now comprehended the True Intent of Forging left behind by the Founding President of the Forging Master Association?"

Immortal Emperor Wanqi asked hurriedly, and Liu Wanying and the others on the side could not help but cast excited looks.

Wu Zhene nodded solemnly in agreement.

"Yes, I have already refined the True Intent of Forging left behind by the Founding President."

While refining it, Wu Zhene naturally learned that this was the Founding President of the Forging Master Association, and also the only Immortal Grade Nine Forging Master in the entire Upper Realm, known as Immortal Emperor Treasure Artifact.

It was a pity, however, that he had fallen during the great battle with the Blood Soul Gate. Since then, the Forging Master Association had never seen another Immortal Grade Nine Forging Master; even Immortal Emperor Wanqi was merely the existence closest to being an Immortal Grade Nine Forging Master.

Upon hearing Wu Zhene's words, Liu Wanying, who was standing behind Immortal Emperor Wanqi, immediately shed tears of old age. He looked up at the sky and said excitedly,

"Master, do you see this? Finally, someone has comprehended your True Intent of Forging. Our Forging Master Association has a successor."

"President, calm down first. The other party hasn't agreed to join our Forging Master Association yet."

"That's right, President. Please calm down."

Guo Degan and the others beside him also knew why Liu Wanying was so excited and quickly spoke up.

The commotion caused by Liu Wanying naturally attracted Wu Zhene's attention, and Wu Zhene asked curiously,

"Master, who is this?"

Before Immortal Emperor Wanqi could introduce him, Liu Wanying hurried to the front of Wu Zhene, clasped Wu Zhene's hands with both of his, and said excitedly,

"Young friend, I am Liu Wanying, the President of the Forging Master Association. I wonder if you would be willing to join our Forging Master Association? I can offer you the position of Honorary Elder, and you can receive a salary of 100,000 Top-Grade Spirit Stones every year."

"We won't force you to do anything; you just need to give a lecture to the Forging Masters of our Forging Master Association every ten years."

Upon hearing this, Wu Zhene hesitated inwardly and subconsciously looked at his Master.

After seeing Wu Zhene's expression, Immortal Emperor Wanqi said slowly,

"You can make your own decision regarding this matter. If you become an Honorary Elder of the Forging Master Association, it will also be convenient for your forging."

Things having reached this point, how could Wu Zhene still be embarrassed to refuse? He looked at Liu Wanying and said,

"Since that is the case, then thank you very much for your kindness, President."

"Hahaha, Elder Wu, what are you saying? From now on, we will be working together. I hope Elder Wu will not look down on us."

Liu Wanying laughed heartily. From the mouth of Immortal Emperor Wanqi, he naturally knew that the Wu Zhene before him was the Saint of the Five Elements Holy Land. Coupled with the status of being a Disciple of Immortal Emperor Wanqi, this was more than enough to determine how favorable his attitude toward Wu Zhene would be.

Guo Shaogang, standing on the side, felt incredibly envious after seeing this scene, but he also knew in his heart that Wu Zhene's talent was indeed far better than his own. Coupled with having refined the True Intent of Forging left by Immortal Emperor Treasure Artifact, it could be said that if nothing unexpected happened, Wu Zhene would definitely become an Immortal Grade Nine Forging Master.

"Senior Wanqi, I wonder about my son's matter?"

Just then, Guo Degan came to Immortal Emperor Wanqi's side and asked cautiously.

Immortal Emperor Wanqi merely gave Guo Degan a look, then glanced at Guo Shaogang not far away, and said,

"It is normal for young people to be a bit hot-headed, but do not be too hot-headed, otherwise, it is easy to commit a grave mistake. This time, I will let it slide, but next time, my temper will not be this good."

"Yes, yes, yes. Thank you, Senior Wanqi."

Upon hearing this, the heart that Guo Degan had been holding finally relaxed, and he quickly said.

At this moment, Wu Zhene spoke up.

"Master, should we go and test my Forging Master Rank first?"

Before Immortal Emperor Wanqi could speak, Liu Wanying on the side hurriedly said,

"Elder Wu, come with me. I will take you to test your Forging Master Rank."

After saying this, Liu Wanying directly took Wu Zhene and walked back into the Forging Master Association. This scene left the Forging Masters within the Forging Master Association incredibly shocked. After all, their President was an Immortal Emperor Late Stage and an Immortal Grade Eight Forging Master. In the Upper Realm, it was always others who fawned over the President; how could he be so respectful to a young Grand Unity Golden Immortal now?

"The President is actually so respectful to a Grand Unity Golden Immortal? How could I be having such a dream?"

"Hiss, you are not dreaming. I saw it too. Judging by the President's attitude, what kind of background does that kid have? Even the Saint Lords of the Five Great Holy Lands wouldn't make the President act like this."

"Do you think it's possible that it's the extremely mysterious Wu Family?"

"Hiss, that is indeed possible."

The Forging Masters present looked at each other, their hearts stirred with great waves. If there was any force that could make the President so respectful, it could only be the extremely mysterious Wu Family that had recently formed a marriage alliance with the Time and Space Holy Land.