Chapter 370 - 323 : To The Capital 1 (1/2)
'Isn't this a place with abundant Yin Energy, why is there no sign of Dark Yin Steel?'
Arthur gazed at the broken Makaze and asked his copy. Most records state that the Dark Yin Steel, albeit rare, is usually found near a Yin Vein. However, no steel was found in this gloomy cave.
”You can't expect Steel to be born from nothingness. Except for a few heavenly Metals that are created from natural laws, all other kinds, no matter how rare, are a transformation from a normal Steel or Iron to a special one.”
Claud paused for a second before resuming
”If you put Steel near the Vein and wait, it'll eventually turn into a Dark Yin Steel. Though the waiting time is extremely long, even if you initially put something like Black Steel.”
'So you mean to say it's a hopeless situation?'
Arthur grumbled as he heard Claud's words. Though Makeze acquired a unique sheath that helped it grow in power, that didn't recover its lost parts. Furthermore, using it against a powerful opponent will surely damage it and render it a blade beyond repair.
”There is a lot of solutions. Either find Star Iron or Dark Yin Steel, you can also seek an expert blacksmith but it's unknown if he or she will repair it as it's not easy. There is also the problem of a suitable place for the dark blade to fully recover after fixing it. This is a decent place but... it's a bit lacking if I say so myself.”
Arthur remained silent as he unsheathed Makaze and held it in his hands. The blade wasn't in its peak form and despite recovering a bit after he absorbed Zodiak's powers, it quickly returned to being weakened due to the Primordial Energy lingering inside. The main reason it broke was due to suffering a lot of attacks from the Divine Beasts and due to the skill [Thousand Waves].
The 5th wave wasn't something either Arthur nor Makaze could unleash yet they did which resulted in such tragic consequences. Even now, after he had gained so much stats and become much stronger, unleashing the 5th wave with Makaze like this is not possible.
Arthur closed his eyes and immersed himself in the darkness that quickly enveloped the blade and its owner. Like a tornado, the darkness, which blocked light and even Energy, started rotating around them and rising until it reached the ceiling of the cave.
Just looking at this spinning whirlpool made Shu Ru incredibly uncomfortable, even her breathing quickened, not from fear but from suffocation.
The Yin Energy seemed to have disappeared with the appearance of this whirlpool. Fortunately, this didn't last long and served as small nourishment for Makaze, which emitted a loud growl which reverberated in the cave.
The girl no longer felt surprise, she's grown numb of all of this. She's seen so many mind-blowing things that she no longer cares. She even wondered if she'll be surprised by any achievements other people will do after seeing Arthur and Lucy in action.
Her attention shifted to the blade, which was jet black and was missing its lower half. A black fog emanated from its hilt which slightly obstructed the vision around it.
”Senior.”
As Arthur sheathed Makaze and was about to get up, Shu Ru called out to him. He turned his head and looked at her, who seemed to have gotten rid of her timid attitude, and tilted his head in confusion.
She never talked to him since the first day they arrived in the cave so her sudden call was strange. Feeling his unintentional cold gaze caused Shu Ru to stutter in her words
”I,I know a good blacksmith who can fix your sword.”
Her tone contained confidence as if she knew that Makaze would definitely be fixed. However, Arthur wasn't so optimistic, he stared at her for a few seconds before replying
”Thank you for your concern but I don't think any blacksmith can fix my weapon.”
Although her intentions were good, Arthur still refused her offer for one good reason. Claud said that a blacksmith that can fix Makaze has to be an expert in his field. These Blacksmiths are usually in High-Realms, especially in those large worlds or planets. So it's pointless to waste time with a blacksmith in a middle-Realm.
Despite his flat refusal, Shu Ru insisted:
”I'm sure he can fix your blade. As long as you pay the right price, he'll fix Godly Artifacts.”
(Reminder: Items Ranks : Spirit=> Mystic=> Heavenly=> Godly=> Mysterious.)
'Just like cultivators, Blacksmiths have ranks. Bronze Blacksmiths are the most common, they all have cultivation above God Realm and can repair or craft Spirit and Mystic Ranked Items. Silver Blacksmiths are rare, they are Sovereigns and are able to forge Heavenly Items and if they're lucky, Godly Items. Gold Blacksmiths are few very sparse and I doubt more than twenty exist in all of the Cloud Sea Universe. Whether it's Godly or Mysterious Items, they can craft or repair them, oh and they usually have strong cultivation, meaning a God Monarch or above. The last rank is Diamond Blacksmiths but I don't think they exist anymore.