The towering Craftsman Mountain shot up through the misty clouds . At the foot of the mountain, several hundred great beings of different races knelt . At first glance, Luo Feng could recognize a third of them as universe knights . The rest were undying great beings .
"Close to 200 universe knights kneeling," Luo Feng said to himself . "The ability to create true treasures must be extremely desirable . "
"Hey! Why aren't you going?" Bo Ni Sha, who was beside Luo Feng, asked out of curiosity .
"I do desire to learn . " Luo Feng smiled and lowered his eyes to look at Bo Ni Sha . "I certainly do want to learn the legendary skill of the Craftsman Master . However, I am not confident . Therefore, I'm here more for satisfying my curiosity… to take a look . "
"They are all here to try their luck," said Bo Ni Sha . "Out of these 500 or more candidates, it will be a generous intake if two or three are accepted as disciples . " She pointed to the crowd of great beings of different races on their knees . These great beings, either in the life-form of energy, flesh and blood, or rock, were all down on their knees . All waiting wordlessly…
"How long have they been kneeling?" Luo Feng asked .
"Waiting, waiting till the Craftsman Master appears," Bo Ni Sha said lightly . "Kneeling for thousands of years or even tens of thousands of years is commonplace . But the longest wait has yet to exceed 100 centuries . If one does not even have the perseverance to kneel for a long period of time, one is not worthy to learn the skill of making true treasures . "
Luo Feng nodded .
"I can't accompany you any further," said Bo Ni Sha . "I'm heading off to visit my friend . " She danced around Luo Feng before flying off into a deep blue building .
Luo Feng looked up at the towering Craftsman Mountain as he made his way toward it .
"So many different races," he said .
He looked at the many buildings of different styles located quite a distance away . These numerous ancient buildings were abodes that great beings had constructed while here to seek an audience with Craftsman Master . The majority were vacated, but a sizable number of them were still occupied by great beings .
"They might be great beings from other races who are here to seek treasures," Luo Feng said to himself . "The fourth black metal board can be found on Craftsman Mountain; Craftsman Master is on that mountain . Given his power, how am I going to obtain the fourth black metal board? Even if I did manage to steal it, Craftsman Master controls the space and time here . He could catch me easily . " He gazed up at the mountain . "How am I going to obtain it?"
While thinking, Luo Feng walked on, not realizing that he had already reached the foot of the mountain .
"Stop! My friend, stop!" A deep and melodious voice called out .
Luo Feng turned to look . Amid the crowd of over 500 universe knights and undying great beings, a handful looked over . Among them, there was a being with four hooves and a human body over 1,000 feet tall . He was watching Luo Feng with three golden eyes, and in a melodious voice, he said, "My friend, Craftsman Mountain is where Craftsman Master and his disciples reside . Any other great beings without prior permission from Craftsman Master will not be able to enter the region . Entering without consent would be showing disrespect to Master . "
"Oh," said Luo Feng with a smile . "Thank you . I was too engrossed in my thoughts . "
"Are you also here for the purpose of asking Craftsman Master to take you in as his disciple?" The being shifted its gaze downwards to look at Luo Feng . Although he was kneeling, he was still taller than Luo Feng .
"Just curious," Luo Feng said . "If there is hope for me to become a disciple, I will work hard . " At the same time, Luo Feng found himself wondering, What kind of life form does the knight belong to? Based on what he could recall, there was not a single race with a description that matched .
"That's right!" Golden Eye Knight said with a laugh . "As long as there is hope, we should never give up . I am already able to make ordinary treasures, and before coming here, I was filled with confidence . However, upon arriving… I realized that when compared with the extraordinary geniuses from the many races of the universe—where everyone is so adept at making weapons—I am inadequate . You see that being of the demon race over there? He may only be undying, but at his level, he is already capable of making ordinary treasures . His chances of being chosen to be Craftsman Master's disciple is far higher than mine . "
Luo Feng was dumbfounded as he looked over . Also kneeling was a beast that resembled a golden-haired ape . It had a weaker aura, an aura that was only at the undying level .
"Undying, yet able to make ordinary treasures?" Luo Feng blinked in disbelief . "Geniuses . They really are an omnipresent existence . " Luo Feng sighed to himself .
Golden Eye Knight sighed too, then said, "In the Ancestral God Secret Region, I am an honorable Weapon Master, but when I arrived here, I realized how lacking my skills were . Our unique life forms may seem very capable… but when it comes to making weapons, we are not in an advantageous position . You see, these undying beings, at their level, are already being brought by the great beings of their races to this Yin Fa Secret Region, the Craftsman Star . If they hadn't possessed a certain level of skills, would they dare come here? These few hundreds of undying beings… I suppose the majority are already able to make pseudo treasures . "
Pseudo treasures? Luo Feng was baffled . What level would a "pseudo treasure" be at? It seemed there were some terms known only among weapon masters—or at least unknown to someone like Luo Feng .
"That's all right, I'm not here to try my luck at being a disciple," Luo Feng continued . Then he muttered under his breath, "If I were to do so, I would only embarrass myself . "
"You should give it a shot," Golden Eye Knight laughed . "Craftsman Master has very stringent requirements when it comes to selecting disciples . Although talent matters, there are many other factors also taken into consideration . So long as you possess some skill in making weapons and you can make a pseudo treasure… who knows? You might be lucky enough to become a disciple of Craftsman Master . Take me, for instance . I have been persistent all this while . "
"I am just curious," Luo Feng repeated . "Just curious, that's all . "
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Luo Feng immediately left the area packed with over 500 geniuses skilled in making weapons—all sincerely hoping to become disciples of Craftsman Master . Reaching the foot of the mountain, he built himself a courtyard house .
Making weapons? he thought . As if . I cannot even handle a weapon that is of a slightly higher caliber, much less a pseudo treasure . During the remodeling of the Yun Mo planet ship, when I needed to imprint engravings, I had to engage the help of internal personnel from the virtual universe company…
Luo Feng shook his head in resignation . He was a complete ignoramus when it came to weapons . He had zero knowledge . Compared to the numerous top-notch weapons geniuses gathered here from all over the vast universe, he could not help feeling ashamed .
Standing before the entrance of his courtyard, Luo Feng looked at over 500 kneeling figures of various races, then turned up to look at the towering Craftsman Mountain .
"My initial plan was to ask Craftsman Master to take me in as his disciple," he muttered . "After entering Craftsman Mountain, I could take my time to craft a plan to obtain the black metal board . But now it seems that, other than Craftsman Master and his disciples, no one is able to enter the mountain . And becoming his disciple is out of the question… What should I do? How am I going to obtain the black metal board?"
Luo Feng was frustrated . But even without a feasible plan, he was not anxious . He waited patiently at the foot of the Craftsman Mountain, observing the activities that took place around the area fastidiously, seeking the perfect opportunity .
In the blink of an eye, half a year had passed . During that time, Luo Feng made acquaintances with the great beings of other races who stayed in the buildings around him . The great beings of other races were all universe knights, and there were quite a few universe overlords, too! Those who had stayed to wait all sought true treasures from the great Craftsman Master .
A four-armed giant known as Chrysalis Knight, presently sitting cross-legged beside Luo Feng, sighed and lamented, "I am the leader of a race, so finding a variety of valuables for the race is my responsibility . Although I joined the Nine Territory Alliance, those of highest standing were universe masters . I am only a universe overlord, so the resources I have were far inferior . For great beings of races with universe masters, three top-tier series of treasures can be exchanged for an ordinary true treasure . For me? I will need four top-tier series of treasures!" Chrysalis Knight shook his head . "And this is only one of the many examples of unfair treatment… I am ever at a loss . "
Luo Feng nodded in sympathy as he listened .
"Things are different for the pinnacle races," the four-armed giant said, shaking his head again . "The six pinnacle races—with their overwhelming power, countless valuables, and great beings—enjoy a blessed life . When they exchange valuables internally, no one experiences unfair treatment . But for races like mine, where I am the sole universe overlord… Humph! Remote Ocean Luo Feng, should there come a day that I am killed, please help me . Please help my 'Silk and Rock race' to live on and pass on its legacy . "
Luo Feng replied, "Chrysalis Knight, don't talk like that . Should death befall you, the Nine Territory Alliance will resurrect you . But if you really need my help, I will reach out to you . "
Chrysalis Knight was one of the great beings here whom Luo Feng had come to befriend, and he was one of the few Luo Feng got along with fairly well . He was the honorable leader of the Silk and Rock race, and if he did fall, the entire Silk and Rock race faced the risk of dying out .
Chrysalis Knight needed to take care of his race . As such, he was unwilling to exchange his treasures with the Nine Territory Alliance for true treasures . He would only stand to lose .
"I can only approach Craftsman Master with my plea for help!" said Chrysalis Knight . "Craftsman Master, with various materials obtained from treasures, could make a true treasure . This would be much better than exchanging treasures within the race . " Chrysalis Knight sighed . "This way, I would still be able to retain a fair bit of resources for my race . With the race developing, I can also grow stronger . Only then will our future generations continue to grow… Aye…"
Luo Feng was full of admiration . His capability was considered strong, yet he did not have any such responsibilities . Humans, as a whole, were very much stronger and more dominating . Although there was little difference between him and Chrysalis Knight… Chrysalis Knight had to shoulder the rise and fall of his entire race .
Xi Luo Duo, who had the capability of a universe overlord, held a fate somewhat similar to that of Chrysalis Knight, thought Luo Feng . While Xi Luo Duo was with them, the Golden Horned race was able to stand as an independent race in the universe . Yet the moment Xi Luo Duo was killed, the Golden Horned race could only rely on stronger great beings for survival and became a vassal race . "
As Luo Feng and Chrysalis Knight were chatting, a voice suddenly exclaimed, "Look! Those are Craftsman Master's disciples . "
Luo Feng and Chrysalis Knight stood up at the same time . From the palaces and buildings around them, knights of various races stepped out . They were all there seeking true treasures . The number of figures emerging, at one glance, numbered several thousand .
These great beings all yearned for the same thing: to engage Craftsman Master's help in making true treasures . Such true treasures would be comparable to those obtained through trading within alliances but at a much lower price .
Thousands of knights—some burly and others petite, some hairy and others metal-plated—all flocked toward the figures approaching the ground .
The handful of figures landed .
"Dear brothers," said a great being from the 500-plus great beings kneeling on the ground, speaking in a respectful demeanor . "May I ask, when will Craftsman Master meet us?"
"What's the rush?" one of Craftsman Master's disciples answered . "Master has gone visiting . He may not return for thousands or tens of thousands of years . Enjoy the wait . "
Following his response, the disciples rapidly transformed into rays of light and made a speedy departure .
"Visiting?" Luo Feng said, squinting into the distance . "Hmm…"
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