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"First, let's talk about the Heavenly Refinement technique. Heavenly Refinement requires a Divine Craftsman to use their own power to draw upon the Plane's Law to generate Lightning Tribulation, which purifies metal. During this process, the Divine Craftsman must withstand the Lightning Tribulation themselves."
Xu Tianxi said leisurely, "Ordinary Divine Craftsmen easily exhaust their lives, but it's still manageable. I have a vague feeling that currently, the continent can probably support three Divine Craftsmen at the same time in one era."
"Three? So few?" Xiao Hongchen raised an eyebrow. How good was the Four-Word Battle Armor? In recent years, several experts had nurtured their Three-Word Battle Armor into Four-Word Battle Armor and found that it could elevate a Titled Douluo to the level of a Limit Douluo.
Such a Battle Armor was definitely a treasure all Titled Douluo dreamed of, practically a second life, and in short supply.
"There's nothing we can do about that. As the Plane continues to sublimate, this number should continue to expand."
Xu Tianxi was very optimistic about the future development of the Douluo Plane. Without the Tang Clan causing trouble behind the scenes, the Douluo Plane would enter the Star Era much faster than in the original timeline.
"And don't worry, when a Divine Craftsman's power is exhausted, they can Cultivate new Genius seeds. I want to establish a Blacksmith Association based on this technique, with official backing, to attract seeds from all over the continent to join."
Xu Sanshi, who had approached at some point, exclaimed, "You want to reveal the Divine Craftsman technique? Won't that be too…"
"Broaden your perspective. The craftsmen of the former Sun Moon Empire have already been gathered by me. Announcing the technique to the people of the Original Three Kingdoms is a suitable means of winning them over. Now, the entire continent is the territory of my Sun Moon Empire, and the Douluo Plane is completely under our control."
Xu Tianxi shook his head, telling Xu Sanshi to widen his view.
Over the past five years, the Sun Moon Empire's surplus productivity has found an outlet. Large amounts of saturated capital have been poured into the Original Three Kingdoms' territory, bringing about an unprecedented period of rapid development.
Although ninety percent of the noble emperors and ruling class of the Original Three Kingdoms had been physically eliminated, the Sun Moon Empire did not disturb the common people. However, the pain of losing their country still made it unacceptable for many. While there weren't many open rebellions, those who harbored resentment still existed.
These people had one thing in common: they enshrined statues of Sea God Tang San at home and liked to vent their emotions and brag in places like bars and dance halls.
Xu Tianxi knew that the influence of the Three Great Empires for over ten thousand years would certainly not disappear in such a short time. Unless he learned from a certain dynasty on Blue Star, killing them all was impossible.
Xu Tianxi did not want to go on a killing spree. Killing off entire noble Spirit Master families was one thing, but what was there to quibble about with commoners who had been indoctrinated since childhood?
"Learning from past mistakes to avoid future ones and curing the illness to save the patient" was the Sun Moon Empire's attitude in recent years. If it truly didn't work out, they would be exiled to the Savage Continent, fully utilizing human resources.
Therefore, Xu Tianxi didn't care if some people who harbored thoughts of their former country learned new blacksmithing techniques. Either they stayed on the continent to work for him, or they were thrown out to develop the New Continent. Even if they developed it well, it would still be his. In any case, they couldn't escape Douluo Star.
And true Divine Craftsman techniques were not easy to access. It was already very difficult to find a few seeds in one generation.
By the time this generation completely passed away, the new generation would have far fewer ideological barriers. Wherever the Sun Moon army passed, they liked to give nobles the skin of a Gallic rooster king, or hang them from lampposts as ornaments, but they had always been harmless to commoners, and those who committed offenses were dealt with.
"Also, I want to tell you that because I use special methods for Heavenly Refinement, I don't occupy one of the three Divine Craftsman slots."
Xu Tianxi casually grabbed a handful of lightning transformed from Plane rules and explained, "Others draw upon the Heavenly Tribulation, but I forcibly seize it. The Plane doesn't quite recognize my method, so I'm not considered a regular Divine Craftsman."
Xu Sanshi was confused, "Just how strong are you, exactly?"
Xu Tianxi didn't answer, saying calmly, "If you had put more effort into Cultivation these past few years, you wouldn't have only Breakthrough to Limit Douluo two months ago."
Xu Sanshi's old face flushed. He scratched his scalp and chuckled, "Isn't it because I had a child with your sister-in-Law and spent a lot of energy with the child? I don't have your ability to split off a Divine Sense that no one can tell apart from the real thing."
Xiao Hongchen deeply agreed, "I can vouch for that. This guy has been using himself as a negative example every day since he had a daughter, saying that when she grows up and meets a man who is glib and persistent, she should immediately notify him with a communication spirit tool, and he will arrive on the battlefield within thirty seconds."
Xu Sanshi showed no shame, waving his hand and sighing, "No choice. Only after becoming a father do I realize how hateful some scoundrels who deceive true feelings are. My daughter's parents are both so good-looking, she's definitely going to be a great beauty in the future. Who knows how many wolf-like fellows she'll attract."
Xu Tianxi's eyelids twitched. "Are you cursing yourself?"
"Cough, cough. Precisely because I'm an experienced person, I know how uncomfortable some people's intentions are, and they must be stopped."
Xu Sanshi had the appearance of someone who had crossed the river and torn down the bridge. Then he changed the subject, "By the way, your sister-in-Law and I are already married. When are you and your sisters-in-Law, right?"
As his words fell, Xu Sanshi gave Xu Tianxi a knowing look. He knew that there was more than one person with a deep relationship with this one.
Ye Guyi's snowy cheeks flushed upon hearing this, and her heart filled with anticipation.
Xiao Wutian blinked his eyes. His father had once told him that he did not love women in his life, only wishing to Cultivate and become a God, but he had many romantic entanglements.
"After coming out of seclusion this time, I will give some people an explanation." Xu Tianxi said calmly, his gaze towards Ye Guyi much warmer.
"The old site of Shrek City, the new city has been rebuilt, and the altar has been set up. I think it's time to go there, to carry on the past and usher in the future."
Xu Tianxi's gaze drifted, looking into the distance. Shrek City was located at the border of the Original Three Kingdoms, a crucial transportation hub and commercial giant city, and it had now regained much of its popularity.
Xiao Hongchen chuckled, "Are you finally going to sit on the throne? I've wanted to be an imperial uncle for many years."
Xu Tianxi nodded, "That's right. Originally, I thought that position was meaningless, but now that I think about it, some things can only be better accepted by many people from that position. You guys have truly harmed me…"
"Hey, Lao Xiao, what are you doing?"
Before Xu Tianxi could finish speaking, he saw Xiao Hongchen miraculously produce an imperial robe. He gave Xu Sanshi a look, and the two of them, one on each side, draped it over Xu Tianxi, their faces filled with excitement.
Xiao Hongchen: "Hehehe, we've been waiting for this day for a long time. You said yourself that you were going to sit on the throne. A dignified True God, a man of his word, cannot go back on it."
Xu Sanshi: "Ahaha, Lao Xiao is right. I've been waiting for this day for a long time too. Whether I'm a prince or not isn't important, it's mainly about the experience. Third Brother, you can do it."
The two said in unison, "Sister Bone Clothes, you come help too. Don't let this guy run away."
Xu Tianxi shifted his gaze to Ye Guyi, only to see her jade hands flitting like butterflies, tying the imperial robe on him at a speed he found somewhat incomprehensible. It fit perfectly.
Ye Guyi smiled sweetly and said softly, "I just want Xiao Wutian to be a Crown Prince for fun. I have no other thoughts."
Xu Tianxi's mouth twitched. A woman who says one thing and means another. Tonight, I'll show you.
Because it was difficult to have offspring after becoming a God, and Gu Zhaoqiu, Meng Hongchen, and Xu Jiujiu were all attempting to Breakthrough to the God Realm, currently, Xiao Wutian was Xu Tianxi's only descendant. If a Crown Prince were to be established, there was indeed only one choice.
As for why Ye Guyi could still succeed in conceiving at once after becoming a God, not only could Xu Tianxi not understand, but Young Miss Gu Yuena, who was determined to Cultivate a second Dragon God, understood even less.
Not long after, Snow Empress's six-colored Lightning Tribulation ended, achieving the Hundred-Level True God. She descended like a Lingbo Fairy, bringing thousands of flying snowflakes, and the warm spring breeze melted the snow scene, with no coldness, only beauty.
Touching Xiao Bai's head, Snow Empress looked around. Xu Tianxi, wearing the Dragon robe, was the most dazzling.
"Brother Xu, what is this... Do we need to congratulate you?" Snow Empress cupped her hands and smiled, knowing what Xu Tianxi intended.
Xu Tianxi cupped his hands in return, "It would be best if Fellow Daoist wishes to come."
"Whoosh—whoosh—"
A black wind and a golden wind swept towards them. It was Ditian and Xiong Jun.
The two Vicious Beasts seemed greatly stimulated, their eyes red, and they said to Xu Tianxi, "Mountain Dragon King, can you let us see the culprit who prevented us from becoming Gods? We want to tear him apart alive!"
Xu Tianxi saw that the Aura of these two beasts was fierce enough to devour people. He thought for a moment and gave them a warning, "That guy is already very weak, but his identity is special. Perhaps you will be greatly stimulated when you see him."
Ditian sneered, "No matter, this king only has hatred and killing intent in his heart."
Xiong Jun pounded his chest and roared, "No matter who he is, I'm going to tear him apart alive! Skin him alive and turn him into ashes!"
Five years! Did that culprit know how they had spent these five years? Their accumulation had long been enough to attempt to trigger the Divine Tribulation, but every time, they would feel an immense crisis. The Vicious Beast's vigilance prevented them from taking a single step further!
In recent years, more and more people had become Gods. Xu Tianxi's relatives were fine, but now even Snow Empress, who had re-Cultivated into human form, had succeeded. How could they not be stimulated?
Culprit, huh? No matter what kind of God you are, our grudge is huge, irreconcilable!
"...Alright, I'll take you to see him."
Opening the Netherworld Gate, Xu Tianxi led the two beasts inside.
By now, the Dragon God's Divine Sense no longer held much reference value for him. There was no problem letting Ditian and the others see him.
A moment later, furious roars filled with grief and indignation came from the Netherworld Demiplane.
"How could it be you?! How could it be you?!"