Chapter 38: Understand Metals (1)
["Before you start anything about blacksmithing,you need to know about metals and their ranks , starting from common to uncommon to rare to mythical to divine. Note that there are also forbidden or demon tier metals"]
As Narvek was speaking,a projection was seen in Clinton's eyes to aid understanding.
["
🟢 Common Metals (Beginner to Basic Sect Use)
These metals are abundant and easy to refine. Perfect for early cultivators, outer disciples, and mass-forged weapons.
# Metal Name Properties
1 Ironwood Steel (铁木钢) Tough but slightly flexible. Used in training gear.
2 Mountain Iron (山铁) Very dense. Ideal for strength training weapons.
3 Cloud Tin (云锡) Light and easy to mold. Good for throwing weapons.
4 Burnt Bronze (焦铜) Retains heat well. Used for fire Qi alignment.
5 Cold Copper (寒铜) Naturally chilly. Resists fire-based techniques.
6 Greysteel (灰钢) Balanced metal. Standard outer disciple gear.
7 Windiron (风铁) Lightweight. Used in speed-focused weapons.
8 Ash Ore (灰矿) Brittle alone, strong when alloyed.
9 Fangmetal (牙金) Slightly serrated surface. Used in beast-hunting gear.
10 Root Iron (根铁) Used in defensive gear. Grows tougher over time.
11 Sandsteel (沙钢) From desert mines. Resists erosion and corrosion.
12 Moon Silver (月银) Weak in the day, stronger at night.
13 Clear Iron (清铁) Easy to refine. Used in spiritual tools.
14 Blazestone Alloy (炎石合金) Slight fire affinity. Good for beginner cultivators.
15 Frostlead (霜铅) Very heavy and slow, good for training strength.
16 Verdant Ore (青矿) Holds a bit of nature Qi. Used in farming tools or wood-style gear.
17 Orecrust (矿壳铁) Cheap and weak. Used in throwaway weapons.
18 Scorched Steel (烬钢) Scarred by fire. Looks cool, low performance.
19 Iron Quartz (铁晶) Slightly crystalline. Good for Qi resonance training.
20 Dull Silver (钝银) Lacks shine. Common in low-tier ornament weapons.
21 Hollow Tin (空锡) Soft and hollow. Used in practice gear.
22 Rubble Iron (碎铁) Scrap metal reforged. Cheap, unreliable,e.t.c. "]
"I don't need irons like this." Clinton complianed.
["I know you don't need it but you need to know it"]
"Hmm"
["🟡 UNCOMMON METALS (Used during Spirit Refining – Spiritual Dan)
These are stronger than basic metals but still accessible to elite mortal blacksmiths or early-stage cultivators.
1 Blackiron (玄铁) Heavy, tough, good for defense.
2 Firejade Ore (火玉矿) Emits heat. Boosts fire Qi.
3 Skybone Steel (天骨钢) Light, great for flexible weapons.
4 Spirit Bronze (灵铜) Carries traces of spiritual Qi.
5 Stormsilver (风雷银) Conducts wind and lightning Qi.
6 Crimson Tin (赤锡) Slight blood affinity. Sharp and clean.
7 Shadow Iron (影铁) Slightly absorbs light. Good for stealth weapons.
8 Twinstone Alloy (双石合金) Blends two metals perfectly. Versatile.
9 Echo Steel (回响钢) Resonates with techniques, minor amplification.
10 Breeze Iron (微风铁) Great for speed-focused blades and darts.
11 Stormsilver: Charged with lightning essence Conducts energy, fast forging ,Speed-type weapons
12 Frostiron: Found in deep ice caverns Extremely cold, slows enemy movement Ice-element blades
13 Earthcopper: Grows in mineral-rich soil veins Absorbs shock and vibration Defensive armor
14 Ghost Bronze: Semi-transparent metal, resonates with Yin Enhances stealth and soul attacks Assassins' tools
15 Scarlet Ore : Has a reddish hue, heats easily, Holds heat without melting, Fire-type forging catalyst
16 Greensteel: Lightweight and flexible, Boosts agility, compatible with wind Qi Fast swords
17 Obsidiron : Lava-born obsidian-iron hybrid Razor-sharp edges, brittle if not refined , Bleeding weapons
18 Spirit Alloy: Fusion of multiple lower ores, Harmonizes easily with cultivator's Qi Personalized weapons
19 Nightsilver: Glows faintly at night, Enhances night vision and silent movement, Night-use tools
20 Skyiron: Extracted from meteorites, Extremely hard, enhances throwing weapons, Hidden weapons (darts, shuriken) e.t.c."]
"Still not impressive"
Narvek choosing not to reply continued.
["
🔴 Rare Metals (Core Disciples + Elite Weapons)
These require forging flames, Qi rituals, and expert smiths.
# Metal Name Properties
1 Soulsteel (魂钢) Binds to user's spirit. Evolves with user.
2 Thundersilver (雷银) Fast, conducts lightning.
3 Skyquartz (天晶) Amplifies Qi. Brittle if untempered.
4 Crimson Spirit Ore (赤灵矿) Boosts blood and body-based techniques.
5 Venomiron (毒铁) Holds poison energy naturally.
6 Phoenix Gold (凤金) Resistant to flame. Legendary fire birds once touched it.
7 Mysticsteel (玄钢) Reflects minor spells.
8 Beastfang Alloy (兽牙合金) Forged with beast bone powder. Strengthens attack weapons.
9 Dragonmark Steel (龙纹钢) Has faint traces of drago
n Qi.
10 Starborn Ore (星源矿) Found in meteorite craters. Reacts to celestial energy.
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