C37 Heavy Equipment Inscription Pattern

Chu Yan's mind had rehearsed the process countless times, so when confronted with the actual materials, his heart was as serene as a placid lake. His composure and precise movements made it hard to believe that he was a novice who had never once etched an inscription.

The materials for the transformational inscriptions had been ground into a fine powder. When he mixed this powder with the necessary inscription water, it dissolved instantly. The inscription water, once a pale green, now took on a light yellow hue, its surface shimmering with a captivating luster.

With lips slightly pursed, Chu Yan gripped the Inscription Pen, dampening its tip in the enchanted liquid before he began. His movements were incredibly fast, his arm tracing a series of afterimages through the air. In just moments, a relatively simple pattern emerged on the inscription paper.

Chu Yan watched in silence as the pattern slowly permeated the paper, his breath held in anticipation. Then, as a glimmer of light flickered, the paper suddenly exuded a vibrant energy it hadn't possessed before.

Relief washed over him, and a triumphant smile spread across his face. "Done!" he exclaimed.

This was his inaugural attempt at inscription, and he had nailed it on the first try. This not only conserved materials but also bolstered his confidence like never before. The piece in Chu Yan's hand was no longer mere inscription paper; it was a fully realized transformational inscription, ready for immediate use.

Chu Yan had learned that these inscriptions, simple to create and of lower grade, fetched a modest price of two hundred Spirit Money. The cost to craft one was a mere eighty Spirit Money, promising a tidy profit of one hundred and twenty Spirit Money upon sale.

Yet, Chu Yan had no intention of selling this particular inscription. It held sentimental value as his first creation and besides, he planned to keep it for his own use. He went on to produce two more transformational inscriptions, though it wasn't without a setback—he failed once in the process.

Chu Yan wasn't disheartened, nor did he harbor any negative emotions.

It wasn't just novices like him who faced the possibility of failure; even seasoned apprentices and masters could falter while etching inscriptions.

Other apprentices, when they first began their inscription work, would go through materials at an astonishing rate. Managing to successfully inscribe simple transformational patterns once or twice out of ten attempts was considered quite an achievement.

Yet Chu Yan, with no prior guidance, succeeded three times out of four on his very first try—a mark of true genius!

Henceforth, Chu Yan utilized four sheets of Inscription Paper and triumphantly created three transformational inscriptions.

He had no intention of selling these inscriptions. Instead, he planned to keep them all for his personal use.

Given his current identity, there were certain matters he preferred not to handle openly.

After completing the transformational inscriptions, Chu Yan sat in meditation, reflecting on the state of mind during his successful attempts and learning from the one that failed. Opening his eyes, he regarded the remaining materials with a serious gaze.

Next on his agenda was the day's primary objective—the Heavy Equipment Inscription Pattern.

These patterns were first-class, mid-tier inscriptions designed to increase the weight of a weapon without affecting its wielder.

Take the silver scale spear Chu Yan possessed; it weighed two hundred kilograms. With the Heavy Equipment Inscription Pattern applied, its weight would double, yet to Chu Yan, it would still feel like the original two hundred kilograms. But when swung, its force would be akin to over four hundred kilograms.

To his enemies, Chu Yan would appear to be brandishing a mere spear, but in reality, its might would rival that of a colossal axe. Underestimating him would lead to a spectacularly surprising encounter.

"Inscriptions are categorized into lower, middle, and upper grades. The lower-grade inscriptions can be drawn on paper, while the middle and upper grades must be inscribed directly onto the weapon. I must seize this chance to earn more Spirit Money, purchase ingredients, and temper my body," Chu Yan mused, exhaling deeply as a determined glint formed in his eyes.

Chu Yan had fully absorbed the blood essence of the Canghai Cloud Cracking Beast. Due to the situation with Ye Chen, he wouldn't be able to hunt dire beasts in the Black Cloud Forest for a while, leaving him with no choice but to use Spirit Money to purchase what he needed to replenish his vitality.

The more vigorous the dire beast, the steeper the cost. Consequently, Chu Yan found himself in need of earning more Spirit Money. He estimated that the Profound Moon Sect would announce its quota in the coming days.

With a steadied mind, Chu Yan grasped his Inscription Pen and set to work. Crafting Heavy Equipment Inscription Patterns was a task four or five times more complex than transformational inscriptions, requiring a flawless, uninterrupted execution. Despite having mentally rehearsed countless times, Chu Yan's initial attempts resulted in two consecutive failures.

Now, with only four pieces of Inscription Paper remaining, he paused to reflect on his mistakes before resuming his work. On the third attempt, a glow emerged, and the Heavy Equipment Inscription Pattern materialized.

Beads of sweat formed on Chu Yan's nose as he worked with intense focus, a level of seriousness he had never shown before. He didn't pause to admire his hard-won success but, capitalizing on his current state of grace, continued to inscribe.

The only sound in the temporal prison was the swift dance of the Inscription Pen across the paper. Moments later, three more Heavy Equipment Inscription Patterns lay before him, while sweat dripped from his brow.

Drawing four Heavy Equipment Inscription Patterns proved more exhausting than ten practice rounds of the Raging Dragon technique, yet Chu Yan's face bore a trace of satisfaction. "Four Heavy Equipment Inscription Patterns—one to keep and three to sell," he mused, taking a deep breath. "Each one costs one hundred and twenty Spirit Money to make and can sell for around four hundred. After expenses, that's a net gain of over eight hundred Spirit Money, roughly equal to what I've earned from Ye Chen and the others." Chu Yan did the math in his head.

Nevertheless, he couldn't help feeling a twinge of regret: "If only I had more Spirit Money before, I might have been able to complete the Thunder Inscription Mark in one fell swoop."

With the addition of three Heavy Equipment Inscription Patterns, Chu Yan's confidence surged.

Securing the three extra patterns, Chu Yan retrieved the remaining one along with the silver scale spear.

"Brother Feng said that inscriptions could only be etched onto middle-grade weapons, but the legacy I've received insists that the Heavy Equipment Inscription Pattern can be etched onto lower-grade weapons," Chu Yan mused.

Taking a deep breath, he pondered, "Who is correct —"

"Now, it's time to witness a miracle."

Chu Yan aligned the Heavy Equipment Inscription Pattern with the silver scale spear.

Though he was certain of his success, as the moment of truth approached, a flicker of nervousness washed over Chu Yan.

He held his breath, eyes fixed on the pattern as it inched closer to the spear, until finally making contact.

One breath —

Two breaths —

On the third breath, the Heavy Equipment Inscription Pattern glowed, its lines springing to life, weaving their way onto the silver scale spear.