Chapter 113 – 113: Dragon Pattern Nether Iron, Tai’a Sword?

As Lu Jun made his way to the dean’s office, he pondered What he had communicated with Professor Yuan.

Sensing the professor’s extensive knowledge, he brought up his theory of Water Breathing—that is, utilizing tidal principles to allow seawater, rich in high-concentration water elements, to cleanse the body while magical energy seeped into the flesh and organs, gradually strengthening them.

This concept was somewhat similar to the passive body tempering that occurs during realm breakthroughs, where the expansion of the nebula attracts vast amounts of magic energy, baptizing the body and enhancing its strength.

It was said that once a mage reached the Super Level, they could tear apart Servant-class demons with their bare hands.

Lu Jun had always wanted to turn this passive effect into an active one, seeking a method to achieve it. If spiritual power increases with cultivation, then wouldn’t vitality follow the same pattern? Could there be a structured classification for Nine Realms of Vitality?

However, Professor Yuan regretfully pointed out that this idea would be difficult to implement. Others had proposed similar concepts in the past, but the principles of realm breakthroughs were far more complex than they seemed—perhaps it was a fundamental elevation of one’s life level that incidentally granted comprehensive enhancements.

Even so, he acknowledged that Lu Jun’s Tidal Spirit Seed phenomenon was highly unique—a singular case worth studying. However, he would have to wait until he had finished his current research project before investigating further.

After all, magic research involved identifying anomalies within a vast dataset, then analyzing those anomalies, summarizing findings, and finally integrating them back into the greater body of knowledge.

Lu Jun found this explanation logical, though he couldn’t shake the odd feeling from Professor Yuan’s burning gaze, which reminded him of how one might look at a rare experimental subject. Without hesitation, he made a swift exit.

Before long, he arrived at his destination—the office of Dean Xiao.

Filled with anticipation, he pushed open the door. For a long time, he had been searching for a suitable Mid-tier metal for his Metal Element, but none of the materials from various research labs had met his expectations.

His sister, Lu Mei, had also been leveraging her connections, reaching out to an old high school friend at Demon Capital University. Unfortunately, that particular lab specialized only in one type of common metal—Meteorite Tremor Gold.

Now, however, his Metal Element was about to reclaim its position as the dominant force. If he could use it to battle against High-tier opponents—especially with the upcoming Yangtze training expedition—it would serve as an invaluable trump card, greatly increasing his safety.

Dean Xiao sat behind his desk, where several ornate boxes were displayed. With a warm smile, he gestured toward them and said, “These are the special metals you requested. Each one is an extremely rare material capable of forging top-tier magic-slaying weapons.”

Hearing this, Lu Jun was thrilled. Since the Metal Element had not yet resurfaced globally, he was the sole possessor of this ability, making its related resources excessively abundant. This allowed the academy to easily gather the materials he needed.

Truthfully, many mages preferred to craft their magic weapons from the remains of slain demons, as such materials were easier to refine and control.

Even the most extraordinary metals, if too specialized in their applications, often ended up stockpiled with little demand.

Lu Jun stepped forward and opened the boxes, revealing a dazzling assortment of metals, each radiating vibrant, multicolored hues. Some were as light as feathers, while others carried the weight of mountains, all brimming with immense magical energy.

He examined each piece closely, picking them up one by one. In his spiritual world, his Platinum Nebula resonated, while the sword imprint at its center stirred with excitement.

Unable to decide which metal was the best fit, Lu Jun hesitated before asking, “Dean Xiao, why don’t you recommend one for me?”

“You rascal,” Dean Xiao chuckled, then began explaining each material.

“This silver-colored floating metal is called Featherlight Gold. It contains traces of spatial magic, meaning that any magic-slaying weapon crafted from it is highly likely to possess spatial-rift capabilities. Its weight is also quite manageable, making it an excellent choice for your needs.”

“This gray, semi-transparent one is Voidlight Copper. It carries chaotic magic properties and, when forged into a magic-slaying weapon, grants the ability to bypass most elemental shields, such as Water Barrier, Water Halo Curtain, Aegis Wall, and Holy Light Protection.”

Hearing this, Lu Jun’s breathing quickened. Both metals had incredibly potent properties, and refining them would undoubtedly elevate the Metal Element‘s destructive power significantly.

The latter, in particular, caught his attention. He vaguely recalled a Destruction Mage from the German team in the most recent International Magic Tournament who possessed a similar talent—an ability to ignore elemental defenses. That mage was ranked third among Destruction Mages in the tournament, whereas Mo Fan was only ranked fifth.

If Lu Jun refined Voidlight Copper, his Metal Element‘s baseline strength would be on par with that formidable opponent.

Finally, Dean Xiao pointed to a block of dark, weighty iron with a hesitant expression.

This piece of black metal bore intricate, natural patterns across its surface—patterns that curved and twisted like a living entity. A faint yet overwhelming aura of majesty emanated from it.

Lu Jun had already sensed that this particular metal was unusual. It even emitted a subtle spiritual pressure, brimming with killing intent and an impassive aura of destruction—perfectly aligned with the Metal Element’s lethal nature.

“This is Dragon Pattern Nether Iron,” Dean Xiao explained. “It is an exclusive metal of the Zhao Clan, infused with an ancient and mysterious power. The conditions for its formation are extraordinarily stringent—it can only emerge from Nether Soil where a true dragon has perished and been buried. After countless years, as misfortune and curses settle into the land, this metal is naturally born within its mineral veins.”

Pausing, Dean Xiao continued, “Even after excavation, it requires a specialized refinement process to purify and extract its true potential. In terms of value, this is the most precious among all the materials here—practically priceless. If auctioned, it could fetch tens of millions.”

“Its only downside is its unpredictability. While its effects will undoubtedly be offensive in nature, their exact form is impossible to determine. However, its minimum potential is no lower than that of the other two.”

Lu Jun immediately understood—it was essentially a blind box with guaranteed high-tier rewards.

“I personally recommend this one,” Dean Xiao added in a lowered voice. “The Zhao Clan’s bloodline is not ordinary. The refinement techniques for this metal trace back to the Qin Dynasty and may have already been lost. There are rumors that this was leftover material from the forging of Emperor Qin’s legendary magic weapon—the Tai’a Sword

.”

Everything became clear to Lu Jun. This was a case of favoritism—a personal favor.

Moreover, Dragon Pattern Nether Iron was indeed of extraordinary quality. Its dark luster bore a striking resemblance to Meteorite Tremor Gold, sharing the same lineage of unbreakable metal.

Metallic materials were only one part of the equation. Once fused into his Tremor Gold Sword, the sword would be baptized and refined by his Metal Nebula, permanently evolving into a more powerful artifact—just as Tremor Gold had started weak but gradually grew so strong that even Monarch-level beings could no longer shatter it.

Seeing Lu Jun’s keen judgment, Dean Xiao nodded in satisfaction.

He had high hopes for this student. If Lu Jun proved himself in the Main Campus, he was considering taking him as his final disciple, passing down his life’s mastery of the Water Element before departing this world.

Lu Jun bowed deeply. “Thank you, Dean Xiao.”

“The academy is proud of you,” Dean Xiao replied with a wave of his hand. “Go back and train hard. Strive to give back to society.”

With that, Lu Jun eagerly returned home to refine the metal.

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