The control over metal in the Metal Element Domain was merely a minor branch of its true capabilities.
The domain, named [Tai Bai] by Lu Jun, derived its real special effect from the two metals fused into the Tai'a Sword—Vajra and Death Calamity.
These two additional effects could be extended and temporarily applied to any metal within the domain.
This sparked Lu Jun's imagination. If he could use his ability to manipulate metals to forge a massive metal fortress and coat it with Vajra's properties, wouldn't that be invincible?!
Unfortunately, the Tai Bai Domain's control over metal also required a high concentration of metal elements or a large amount of metallic matter within its range.
Moreover, smelting a super fortress would likely exceed the limits of his magical energy.
Even so, Lu Jun was very satisfied. When paired with the high-Level Metal Element spell [Tai Bai Divine Repository], its destructive power rivaled that of a Peak Commander-level attack.
The First-Level form, [Tai Bai Divine Repository: Heaven-Piercing Sword Formation], projected a metallic dimension into the sky and condensed into a prison array, raining down various heavenly swords one after another.
Everything within the sword formation's range would be firmly fixed in place by magnetic force, facing the judgment of countless treasured swords.
To some extent, it shared a striking similarity with the Super-level Lightning Element spell Divine Thunder Punishment, differing only in power and attribute of damage.
The Tai Bai Divine Repository contained a variety of swords tailored to different enemies. The effects of the second and third tiers would only grow more heaven-defying.
With the combined power of the Tai Bai Domain and the White Tiger Pendant, both advanced abilities—
A sudden spark of inspiration struck Lu Jun. After carefully analyzing it, he realized it was feasible.
That was to craft magical equipment with bare hands!
Using the Tai Bai Domain to select various metals and shape them with desired properties and forms, then enchanting them through magic and the White Tiger Pendant
Given his current mastery in Curse and Psychic Elements, along with his ability to Commune with Spirits, the type of magical gear he could most easily forge was in the [Stardust Magical Equipment] category.
This wasn't surprising. Back in Bo City, Lu Jun had once forcibly stuffed a residual soul into a damaged Stardust Magical Equipment.
With his Metal Element's keen perception, he had discerned the intricate internal structure of the gear and even tricked Mu Bai because of it.
"Wait a minute... Did I just crack the core technology Egypt has guarded so closely, just like that?"
Lu Jun was stunned upon realizing this. The Stardust, Nebula, and Starsea Magical Equipments were the most profitable magic gear series. Others like slashing gear, shield gear, and armor gear paled in comparison.
However, only Necromancer mages were qualified to forge them, and the technology had always been monopolized by Egypt internationally.
Because that country had an abundance of Necromancers and a long history of research, other nations where Necromancers could be counted on one hand had no way of competing. Mastering the craft was like chasing a mirage.
Even China's ancient capital, with all its necromantic advantages, remained at the lowest end of the industry, limited to collecting raw materials due to their lack of technical know-how and few awakened mages.
Still, institutions like Pearl University benefited greatly. Even Tianlan High School in the small town of Bo City had access to Stardust Magical Equipment resources.
If Lu Jun could pioneer this industry, he could monopolize a market worth trillions. In the future, Heavenly seed resources would be his to purchase at will.
After all, considering that a Commander-level soul essence ranged from hundreds of millions to over a billion, forging it into a Starsea Magical Equipment and monopolizing the trade could easily multiply its value by four or five times.
"Unfortunately, the profit involved is far too great. I couldn't defend it."
"Even the small profits Mo Fan earned from founding Fanxue Mountain were coveted by several major families. Over ten Forbidden Curse-level mages participated in the plunder. Mine might attract something even worse Egyptian Forbidden Curse mages? Hmm, this needs long-term planning."
Lu Jun pondered. He wasn't willing to give up such profits. The resources needed to break through to the Forbidden Curse level were vast beyond measure.
Luckily, he had just rendered a great service in the Ancient Capital and earned the title of Honorary Councilor. That status might help him protect this in the beginning. If he tackled the technology step by step, real danger would only emerge when reaching beyond the Nebula tier.
Besides, he had taken the Ancient King's Armor Robe, and with the support of the Necromancer Empire, resources were his for the taking. His advantage was even greater than Egypt's.
"Still need to wait a little longer," he muttered inwardly. The best time would be after returning from the National Competition. By then, he would be able to fight Forbidden Curse-level mages head-on, become famous, and have the councilor title fully justified.
On the Blood Throne of the Dark Abyss, Lu Jun stabilized his cultivation slightly before opening his eyes, rising to his feet, and gazing at the Ancient King's Armor Robe in the distance.
After being sealed and purified through two separate means, the item had become relatively controllable.
He then gathered his courage and reached out to touch the cold, steel surface of the Ancient King's Armor Robe.
Clang! But who would've thought—an anomaly occurred. The black-gold armor plates disassembled piece by piece. Countless scale-like plates gathered around his body, combining one after another into a complete suit of armor. It clung tightly to his skin and enveloped him entirely. Behind him, a crimson cloak flared and fluttered.
In an instant, Lu Jun felt an endless surge of overwhelming power pouring into his body, along with a profound underworld radiance that assaulted his body and soul alike.
His spiritual world became engulfed in vast black underworld radiance. The chilling aura of death tried to freeze all signs of life.
The starry glows of the six major elemental systems dimmed, cracking apart, while countless memories of Ancient Kings flooded into him.
Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!
Lu Jun's head felt like it would explode as he struggled bitterly to stay conscious. As expected of a death artifact formed from the refined essence of the Ancient King's origin—it remained deeply sinister despite multiple layers of weakening.
The First Emperor, with his unmatched brilliance, had forged this clan-suppressing item using the Star Universe of his own Forbidden Curse-level five-element cultivation as material, refined through the Abyss of Calamity's tomb array.
Energy from elements like Space, Chaos, and Earth had long since been refined away, transformed into the purest undead energy.
This armor robe was vital for his schemes and survival. No matter how difficult, his will remained unshakable he was determined to claim it.
Finally, a deafening roar echoed in his spiritual world. Under the pressure from the foreign force, Lu Jun's spiritual strength broke through to the Fifth Realm.
All his previous accumulation from reaching High Tier in three elements, along with the Fourth Element's synergy with the spiritual domain, erupted in full instantly pushing him to the late stage of the Fifth Realm.
A condensed silver moon hovered between Lu Jun's brows, continually resisting the underworld radiance that surrounded him from all sides.
At the same time, the main soul fragment of Ding Yumian, hidden deep within his spiritual world, suddenly awakened.
She transformed into a graceful soul silhouette within the pitch-black cosmos, gazing at the soul-crushing underworld radiance that blanketed the skies. A tremor ran through her heart as she urgently whispered, "Let me help you."
Boom!
As she spoke, Ding Yumian released her spiritual energy, merging with Lu Jun's. His spiritual strength surged, temporarily ascending to the Seventh Realm's peak—a level comparable to the Heaven-Seed.
"Suppress it for me!"
Lu Jun's eyes lit up with intensity. The White Tiger pendant at his neck flared with light, activating the platinum inscriptions on the Ancient King's Armor Robe and gradually initiating the seal.
Not long after, a subtle resonance stirred within his soul, as if he had formed a slight connection with the black-gold armor now worn on his body. It had vaguely begun to integrate as a second Innate Magic Tool, finally suppressing it.
In the external world, Lu Jun now radiated a domineering yet sinister aura. The White Tiger Ascension Form had manifested automatically.
His hair instantly turned silver-white, cascading freely. The black patterns around his forehead and body complemented the transformation, resembling the King's Mark of the White Tiger. One eye gleamed like a pure indigo crystal, the other as deep as a crimson gem.
His physique and muscles expanded. Behind him, a pair of platinum steel wings layered and interwoven—majestic and magnificent. They resembled bladed wings, shimmering with a crystalline metallic sheen. Their edges flashed with silvery arcs—truly the embodiment of gaining wings to a tiger.
Dark blue ribbons of water energy coiled around his limbs and torso, like divine halos—sacred and inviolable. Within a radius of ten feet, a silver membrane flickered in and out—his Tai Bai Domain.
Traits from six elements revolved around him, echoing with the black-gold armor. The red cloak lightly draped over the roots of the platinum wings.
His entire being appeared majestic and towering. Standing there, he was a Sovereign Saint Emperor.
Boom—boom—BOOM!
Suddenly, Lu Jun erupted with an infinite and world-shaking force. Like a pitch-black pillar of light, it soared from the altar to the heavens—piercing through the Dark Abyss, unleashing violent tremors.
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