Supreme Divine Book

Elder Lu Xiu's artifact forging skills were among the top three in the Dwarf Tribe, and he had even wielded a medium-grade saint artifact before.    

    

There was no doubt that such a great refiner could absolutely be called a grandmaster refiner.    

    

There were already many dwarves surrounding the round table.    

    

Seeing Du Xinzhen coming over, all of them bowed. When they saw Han Chen, who was standing beside him, all of them revealed expressions of shock. However, they all understood that Du Xinzhen would not bring a human here for no reason. He could only bury his confusion deep in his heart.    

    

In the middle of the round platform, Lu Xiu was seated cross-legged on the ground. At the moment, a lump of metal, which was refined into a liquid form by the True Fire, was floating in front of him.    

    

"That is a black crystal ore, a material used in the refining of our Dwarf." Du Xinzhen explained to Han Chen.    

    

"En!" Han Chen nodded, while observing and listening carefully.    

    

Lu Xiu's refining techniques were extremely skilled, and could definitely be said to have reached the acme of perfection. His eyes remained unmoving as he stared at the liquid black crystal mine that was enveloped in the primordial flame. At the same time, he used an extremely familiar movement to throw in all sorts of supplementary materials into the primordial flame.    

    

Han Chen, who was standing to the side and carefully observing the other party's methods, astonishedly discovered. Every time he placed a certain material on top of it, a few runes would rise from Lu Xiu's palm. The beautiful runes would magically fuse into the material of the True Fire, making it extremely peculiar.    

    

In less than half an hour, Lu Xiu had already started on the final step, Consolidating Equipment.    

    

In Han Chen's opinion, solid form was the most difficult step in the entire process of refining. But in Lu Xiu's hands, it was like a child's play.    

    

After a few minutes, the True Fire in front of Lu Xiu started to recede.    

    

"Buzz buzz!"    

    

In the next moment, a small black ball appeared from midair and landed in Lu Xiu's palm.    

    

When the final step was completed, the surrounding people immediately burst into cheers and applause.    

    

"Congratulations Elder Lu Xiu for completing the 'Thunderbolt Pearl'." A young dwarf said in a clear voice, his eyes full of respect.    

    

Thunderbolt bead?    

    

Han Chen was a little surprised, as he carefully observed the black ball in Lu Xiu's palm. He saw that the thing inside was only the size of a little child's fist, but strangely, he could not detect even the slightest fluctuation of energy from it. Even if it was abandoned at the roadside, most people would probably treat it as a normal toy.    

    

Just as Han Chen was confused, Lu Xiu stood up and looked at him indifferently.    

    

"Outsider, are you suspecting that what I refined is a waste?"    

    

"Oh? No, I'm just …    

    

Without waiting for Han Chen to finish explaining, Lu Xiu merely let out a cold laugh. He then released a strand of his martial elemental energy and injected it into the black ball. "Buzz buzz!" Soon after, the inside of the black ball began to emit a strong wave of energy fluctuations.    

    

"Hah!" Lu Xiu reprimanded his softly as he raised his palm and threw the black ball high up in the sky.    

    

When the black ball reached a thousand meters in the air, Lu Xiu flicked his finger lightly and bellowed, "Explode!"    

    

"Boom!"    

    

In a split-second, the black ball exploded from the sky. The energy fluctuations that surged like the tide were like the scorching lava erupting from a volcano. It swept out in all directions and even caused the sky to become restless.    

    

The scene in front of him, had instantly struck Han Chen's heart. This seemingly ordinary Thunderbolt bead actually contained such a terrifying destructive power.    

    

The power unleashed by this thunderbolt ball was not the least bit weaker than a full powered strike from a powerhouse at the third level of Heavenly Completion Stage.    

    

If Lu Xiu had not thrown the black ball into the sky, but instead threw it at the unprepared Han Chen, he was afraid that Han Chen would have choked from the explosion.    

    

"Haha, congratulations Elder Lu Xiu, you have finally created a Thunderbolt Pearl." Du Xinzhen walked forward and laughed, and it could be seen that he was also very happy. At the same time, he pointed to Han Chen behind him and introduced him to Lu Xiu, "At this time, friend Han Chen, friendly human. "Many of our clansmen have been saved from the hands of the Darknorth Empire's army."    

    

"Oh?" Lu Xiu's eyelids twitched, and his indifferent gaze could not help but become much gentler. "Brat, I was rude earlier. Don't take it to heart."    

    

Han Chen was a little embarrassed, "Clan Elder Lu Xiu, why did you use that Thunderbolt Pearl just now?"    

    

"Ai!" Lu Xiu waved his hands, not feeling the slightest bit of pity. "This kind of thing, is something that needs to be tested over and over again. If you want to become a true Master Refiner, the destruction of the materials are inevitable. "    

    

"You're right." Patriarch Du Xinzhen also opened his mouth to speak in agreement, and said, "Before this, Elder Lu Xiu already destroyed who knows how many materials, so there was nothing to feel pity for that Thunderbolt Pearl just now."    

    

"With this Thunderbolt Bead, we don't have to be afraid of those damn armies anymore."    

    

"I hope that Clan Elder Lu Xiu can develop a more powerful Thunder Pearl. When that happens, we will go and rescue all of the clan members that have suffered."    

    

"Elder Lu Xiu, do your best."    

    

All the dwarves on the stage expressed their heartfelt support for Lu Xiu. Lu Xiu also nodded his head resolutely, indicating that he would do his best and not disappoint everyone.    

    

When everyone's emotions had slightly calmed down, Han Chen could not help but ask, "Elder Lu Xiu, this one wishes to ask Elder a question."    

    

"Go ahead."    

    

"What was the principle behind the detonation of the Thunderbolt Bead?"    

    

"Oh? Are you interested in this? " Lu Xiu raised his head to look at Han Chen, and answered without hesitation, "That is to compress the beast's core into the ball, and then use the runes to control, and detonate the beast's core. Of course, there are very few magical beasts that appear on the plains of the far north, so I used spirit crystals to replace them. "    

    

"Detonate the crystal core of a magical beast?" Han Chen's eyes lit up, and his interest was immediately piqued, "I'm willing to listen to the details."    

    

"As everyone knows, the core of a magical beast contains the source energy of a magical beast. Using monster cores in the process could increase the power of the weapon. However, very few people knew that if they wanted to use the Monster Core's greatest power, they would have to detonate it. Once the monster core is ignited, then the power that it will instantly produce will be extremely great. "    

    

Spirit crystals had the same principle as magic cores: they contained the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. At the moment of explosion, the power of the spirit crystal was equally astonishing.    

    

"If that's the case, then the monster core can only be used once." Han Chen said.    

    

"That's right, but it's often because of this one time that I might be able to save my life at a critical moment. Of course, if you have enough spirit crystals and monster cores, you can freely squander them. "    

    

"Elder Lu Xiu's words are reasonable." Han Chen nodded, agreeing with him. Indeed, in a critical situation, a sudden detonation of a Thunderbolt bead might have had an unexpected effect.    

    

"Elder Lu Xiu, what level of spirit crystal did you ignite earlier?"    

    

"The top quality second grade spirit crystal is equivalent to the monster core of a beast emperor at the second level of Heavenly Completion Stage."    

    

Spirit Crystals were divided into low-grade, medium-grade, high-grade, and top-grade. As for the top quality spirit crystals, they had to be divided into grades one to nine in more detail.    

    

The higher the grade of the spirit crystal, the richer the energy contained within. With Han Chen's current cultivation, he would not be able to use medium grade Spirit Crystals. Only high grade Spirit Crystals and top-grade Spirit Crystals could be used for his own absorption.    

    

However, what surprised Han Chen was that after the top grade two spirit crystal had been ignited, it had released a power that was comparable to the power of a full-powered strike of a martial cultivation at the third level of Heavenly Completion Stage.    

    

Perhaps he had seen through Han Chen's confusion, Lu Xiu continued to explain, "The moment the spirit crystal is ignited, its power will grow limitlessly, and the energy within them will also rub against each other. The power that would be generated during intermission would also become even greater. The Monster Core of a Beast Emperor with the second stage of Heavenly Completion Stage, when refined into a Thunderbolt Pearl, can allow the Beast Emperor, who is of a higher level, to die instantly. "    

    

Lu Xiu's voice paused for a moment, before continuing, "If he used either the top quality spirit crystal or the beast core of the Beast Emperor of the ninth level of Heavenly Completion Stage to refine the Thunderbolt Pearl, even the top experts of the long habitat would be blown away, leaving him half dead."    

    

"Hiss!" Han Chen could not help but take in a breath of cold air, his face full of amazement.    

    

Lu Xiu was very satisfied with Han Chen's reaction. He stroked the goatee on his chin and explained to him. The detonation of a monster core wasn't limited to the Thunderbolt Pearl, but it could also be attached to a ranged weapon. "For example, distant crossbows, bows and arrows."    

    

"Wait, bow and arrow?" Han Chen's heart suddenly lit up, fusing the detonation configuration into the released arrow, this was truly a good idea.    

    

With one glance, Lu Xiu could tell that Han Chen was very interested in refining the Thunderbolt Bead, and immediately turned to look at Clan Chief Du Xinzhen. Du Xinzhen nodded. Lu Xiu understood, and then said to Han Chen, "Boy, I just happen to have some time now, and it's rare for you to come to our tribe. I'll explain to you the method to refine the Thunderbolt Bead."    

    

Han Chen was overjoyed, and immediately listened to the other party's narration.    

    

To be able to have such a grandmaster artificer teach him the art of artificing in person was something that could only be encountered by chance and not sought for by anyone.    

    

Of course, ordinary people would not be able to enjoy such treatment.    

    

The reason why Lu Xiu acted this way, was entirely because of Clan Chief Du Xinzhen's instructions. This was because Han Chen had saved Bi Jia and the rest of the dwarves, and had then brought back Pa Qi's corpse from such a great distance. Du Xinzhen took this opportunity to repay Han Chen's kindness.    

    

Lu Xiu explained in great detail, and the other dwarves in the plaza also gathered around and listened attentively.    

    

Each of the key points was very detailed, including how to outline the runes, how to touch the energy within the Spirit Crystal, and so on.    

    

Han Chen accepted it quickly because he got the [Refining Technique] from Bo Hui. Therefore, Han Chen was able to quickly grasp everything that Lu Xiu had described.    

    

No matter what was said, Han Chen had previously refined a treasure and repaired a Sub-Holy Artifact scorpion sword by himself.    

    

In the blink of an eye, two hours had passed. Lu Xiu's mouth and tongue were all parched.    

    

"Brat, let's stop here for today! "If you don't understand, come ask me tomorrow."    

    

"I've already figured it out."    

    

"Understood?" Lu Xiu was startled, he looked at him with disbelief, "You can refine a Thunderbolt Pearl?"    

    

"It's impossible to refine a Thunder Pearl that's as powerful as Elder Lu Xiu's. However, the Thunder Pearl with the spirit crystal core above, I think I can try."    

    

When these words were spoken, the entire plaza immediately burst into laughter.    

    

Clan head Du Xinzhen also laughed, "Friend Han Chen, you really know how to joke around."    

    

"I'm not joking." Han Chen replied seriously.    

    

"Oh?"    

    

Lu Xiu frowned and said solemnly: "Brat, let's not talk about high grade spirit crystals, as long as you can refine a Thunderbolt Pearl with a middle grade spirit crystal as its core, I will give you a big gift."    

    

"This?"    

    

"How is it? Do you dare to accept the challenge? "Refine in front of us right now." Lu Xiu gazed at Han Chen with a 'excitement'.    

    

"Haha, I am indebted to the elder's high opinion of me. I will accept this challenge."