Enlightenment: Beginning as a Disposable Warrior

Chapter 252 171: Transforming Mortals into Demons, a Shocking and Unprecedented Method!

Two flowers bloom, each representing a different branch. Let's push the time back a little.

Outside Qingyun City.

The sound of battle outside the carriage quickly subsided, and the world suddenly fell silent, with only the howling mountain wind carrying a strong scent of blood into the carriage.

"Is there a Master Blacksmith from the Forging Workshop in the carriage? Why don't the three masters step out and meet us?"

A wave of spiritual power locked onto Chen Yuntian, Lin Ruoshui, and Zhao Ju inside the carriage. The three exchanged glances, knowing that the only plan now was to step out of the carriage and meet their callers.

"Let's go... let's step out and see."

The three masters, with no choice, tremulously stepped out. Although they were also martial artists and had Eighth Grade Martial Cultivation, facing the mysterious opponent who could swiftly deal with two Seventh-Grade Martial Artists, including the Cyan Cloud Army commander, plus fifty elite Cyan Cloud soldiers, the three masters were filled with dread.

"May I ask your esteemed name, and what advice you might have for us?"

Zhao Ju, being more composed than the other two masters, spoke extremely respectfully. Though surrounded by severed limbs and a stench of blood, the three noticed the foe had not gone for a total massacre, only killing about a dozen Cyan Cloud soldiers.

This made the three secretly sigh in relief. The opponent's strength was unfathomable, but at least for now, they were treating the three with some respect. It would be best to understand their opponent's intentions and origins.

A tall woman in a purple robe, with a delicate face, nodded slightly to the three. "No need to worry. I am one of the Protectors under the Black Mountain Celestial King, you may call me Purple Shirt or... Purple Robe Snake King."

One of the Four Protectors of the Black Mountain Army, the Purple Robe Snake King!

With these words, Chen Yuntian and the other two turned pale. The Black Mountain Celestial King was undoubtedly the leader of the Black Mountain Army, and in front of them, this seemingly harmless young girl, with a constant smile at her lips, was indeed one of the Four Protectors, the highest among them.

"Recently, news came from Changfeng County that the Cyan Cloud Blade Catcher executed the Silver-Browed Eagle King, one of the Black Mountain Protectors, at the execution ground. That Yuan Wuming was already a Sixth-Grade Martial Artist, and this person before us, leading the Four Protectors, is incredibly powerful!"

The last shred of hope in the three masters' hearts was abruptly dissipated at this realization, which was exactly Purple Shirt's intention, observing everything.

"I am here to invite the three masters to return with me to a Black Mountain Army camp. As long as the three of you can craft a batch of weapons and armor for us, I will personally escort you back to Qingyun City."

Purple Shirt spoke with a light laugh, her tone appearing quite courteous.

However, Chen Yuntian and the other two, being Master Blacksmiths of the Forging Workshop, had seen many people over the decades and possessed vast experience. They knew that individuals like Purple Shirt, who hide daggers behind smiles, were far more terrifying than ordinary ruthless villains.

No matter how polite she appeared now, it was because she needed them, hoping the three would forge armor and weapons for the Black Mountain Army. They had no doubt that once they completed the task, whether or not they would be sent back alive was uncertain.

With this in mind, Zhao Ju hesitated before speaking.

"Your army surely has many skilled blacksmiths. Why does Protector Purple Shirt need us to forge certain weapons and armor? We are here to forge weapons for Magistrate Tao of Qingyun."

Zhao Ju mentioned Magistrate Tao of Qingyun County, trying to intimidate those before them, though unfortunately, this only earned a light laugh from Purple Shirt. Since she dared to make a move, she naturally feared nothing from Tao Xingzheng.

"Elder, you have asked, so I shall answer. In fact, my original target wasn't the three of you, but rather Master Su of your workshop. We recently obtained a batch of grade-entering metal materials, and need you to forge them into weapons and armor. Only your workshop possesses Blacksmiths capable of such craftsmanship in the Three Counties."

Purple Shirt's tone seemed particularly polite, claiming it was to enlighten the elders. However, her words were clear; if Zhao Ju and the other two did not cooperate, they would be facing punishment instead of acceptance.

The three exchanged glances, realizing the situation. Their hearts filled with trepidation at the thought of the Black Mountain Army's current strength. If given a batch of grade-entering weapons and treasure armor, their power would increase substantially.

"What exactly do these rebels intend to do?!"

This thought flashed simultaneously in the minds of the three, along with a sense of relief; fortunately, Su Mu was not present. Though they were near their ends, Su Mu was the future of the Forging Workshop.

"If that's the case, Protector Purple Shirt, lead the way."

"Very well, the mountain road is rugged. Please, masters, board the carriage."

Purple Shirt lightly nodded, signaled with a gesture, and two rebels courteously 'invited' the three back into the carriage, then drove it deeper into the mountains.

Purple Shirt did not follow them but gazed toward the direction of Qingyun City. Previously, she had not regarded a mere Silver Order Blade Catcher, hence ordered Qingfeng Gang to kill Li Feiyu.

Afterward, several, including Purple Shirt, received the Black Mountain Celestial King's bestowed skills, spending a year in retreat to break through the sixth grade. Unexpectedly, neglect allowed Li Feiyu to grow as well.

Besides capturing the three Master Blacksmiths, Purple Shirt had another objective: to find Li Feiyu and either recruit or eliminate him.

"If only Elder Yuan had possessed a Treasure Armor and Treasure Saber, even if he couldn't defeat Li Feiyu, he would have escaped unscathed... But Elder Yuan did not heed orders, serving him right to die."