Back at the villa, Zhou Yan teleported to his territory.
He took out the building he obtained through trading, an SSS-quality [Blacksmith]. As it was constructed, a colorful light enveloped the building.
The territory prompt announced: "Constructed [Blacksmith], [Blacksmith] has evolved into [Foundry Villa]."
After the building evolved, it transformed into a courtyard resembling a manor. If not for the four large characters "[Foundry Villa]" written on the plaque, one might have mistaken it for a residential house.
"As expected of a building evolved from SSS quality, it has indeed become something extraordinary," Zhou Yan walked into the building with satisfaction.
Ordinary [Blacksmiths] could only evolve into [Divine Weapon Workshops], and he already owned more than one.
Possessing a unique refining place was naturally a cause for joy.
He wanted to see the difference between this [Foundry Villa] and the [Divine Weapon Workshops].
This building was naturally a top-tier RRR-quality structure with excellent attributes. He began upgrading it.
After reaching level 20, the [Foundry Villa] required a material called Yuan Ling Stone to continue upgrading. He discovered he possessed these materials, though only up to four-star quality.
Therefore, after raising the [Foundry Villa] to level 40, he ran out of materials to upgrade further.
He clicked to view the building's attributes.
[Building: Foundry Villa]
[Level: 40 (Upgrade required)]
[Quality: RRR]
[Special Attribute 1: When forging equipment, there is a 40% chance to obtain additional attributes.]
[Special Attribute 2: Increases forging speed by 40%.]
[Special Attribute 3: Reduces the consumption for blacksmiths by 40%.]
[Special Attribute 4: Increases forging experience for blacksmiths by 40%.]
The attributes of the [Foundry Villa] were partly the same and partly different from the [Divine Weapon Workshop], making it hard to say which was better.
For mass production of equipment and increasing blacksmith experience, the [Foundry Villa] was undoubtedly superior.
However, for increasing the attributes of his own equipment, the [Divine Weapon Workshop] was better.
After all, the quality of his [Divine Weapon Workshops] had also been upgraded to the highest tier by him.
He could arrange blacksmiths based on the territory's equipment needs; these matters naturally wouldn't require his direct involvement.
After the [Foundry Villa] was upgraded to level 40, the entire building had expanded significantly. It had also gained many areas for forging equipment, and even living quarters were plentiful, capable of housing over a thousand people.
The building was vast and spacious, equipped with various facilities necessary for living.
He discussed the [Foundry Villa] with Jerry and entrusted all related matters to him. Upon understanding the building's effects, Jerry began to arrange personnel to examine its functionality.
Zhou Yan also observed the building's forging results, and the outcome was highly satisfactory to everyone.
"With this building, our forging experience will accelerate considerably. Lord, when will you recruit more blacksmiths for me? Preferably, we should recruit some high-level blacksmiths to forge better equipment for the territory."
Jerry voiced his request. The territory's low-level equipment was sold off, and only equipment of diamond quality was given to the territory's soldiers.
Despite the territory having many blacksmiths, not many could forge diamond-quality equipment. This required blacksmiths with talent of S-grade or above to become diamond blacksmiths and forge diamond equipment.
However, due to the territory's unique nature, even blacksmiths with B-grade forging talent could forge diamond equipment if they were willing to invest time and effort, but this required time.
With a large number of soldiers, most diamond equipment was acquired through procurement.
Although Zhou Yan was not short of money, Jerry, as the territory's chief blacksmith, had to consider the territory's interests.
If the territory had more high-level blacksmiths, this equipment could be forged by themselves, and the attributes of the forged equipment would be far superior to those purchased externally.
"Rest assured, I've considered this as well. Whenever there's an opportunity, I will recruit more people with strong forging talent," Zhou Yan replied.
After leaving the [Foundry Villa], Zhou Yan took out the RR-quality skill book, "Wind Thunder Twin Wings."
Such advanced skills were rare. Even if one's strength reached the seventy-first heaven and allowed for aerial flight, mastering a flying skill would greatly increase speed compared to those without it.
In the later stages of power, combat primarily took place in the air. Possessing this flying skill would give him a significant advantage in aerial combat.
The "Wind Thunder Twin Wings" skill book transformed into a beam of light and entered Zhou Yan's body.
Within Zhou Yan's mind, the method of using this skill was imprinted.
Moreover, Zhou Yan discovered that this skill was not simple. If he possessed wind and thunder attributes himself, it would greatly enhance the skill's power.
This skill was not just for flying; it also offered offensive capabilities.
"Ye Bufan traded materials with me for this skill. I feel like I've profited greatly."
For him, no matter how rare the materials were, there would always be a day when he could collect them.
However, such skills were not easily encountered. If Zhou Yan encountered similar skills, he would definitely pay a high price to acquire them.
"Wind Thunder Twin Wings!"
After learning the skill, he began to unleash it.
As spiritual energy flowed, wings slowly materialized behind Zhou Yan.
However, when these wings successfully condensed, he looked back and his brows furrowed, his eyes narrowing in surprise. The wings, which should have transformed into wind and thunder wings, had instead become Yin Yang Twin Wings.
Zhou Yan rested his chin on his hand and began to ponder: "My 《Yin Yang Creation Art》 is inherently the most basic and pure energy of heaven and earth, capable of evolving any energy and releasing any attribute of skill."
"The energy of wind and thunder attributes is merely two of the many elements within Yin and Yang Qi. Therefore, it is logical for these wings to transform in this manner."
The Wind Thunder Twin Wings turning into Yin Yang Twin Wings did not make a significant difference, only the color was different, and the energy was stronger than the wind and thunder attributes.
"Let's test their power."
A smile spread across Zhou Yan's face as he adopted a diving posture towards the sky, then controlled the wings. The Yin Yang Twin Wings began to flap up and down like a bird's wings.
"Whoosh!"
Immediately, Zhou Yan transformed into a meteor, soaring rapidly towards the sky, his speed akin to lightning.
Feeling the rush of air and the sensation of breaking through the wind as he flew, Zhou Yan's face was filled with smiles.
Flying with the Yin Yang Twin Wings, he relished the unparalleled speed and exhilaration.
This was true freedom of flight.
He had just reached the requirement for learning this skill at the sixtieth heaven.
Furthermore, powerhouses at the sixtieth heaven could not fly for long.
However, Zhou Yan differed from ordinary powerhouses at the sixtieth heaven. The spiritual energy within him was special, of high quality, and immensely powerful, consuming far less than others.
Coupled with his astonishing recovery speed and the buffs from the territory's various buildings, he could maintain flight for a much longer duration.
Aerial combat was the future battlefield for all powerhouses. Training in aerial combat in advance gave him an edge over others.
Zhou Yan began to familiarize himself with aerial flight, controlling his speed, then drew his weapon and practiced martial skills in the air.