NOVEL WEB Ch. 44
Chapter 44: Silver-Scaled Battle Armor
A moment passed.
When Su Mo brought back the Spirit‑Nurturing Pill, Xu Zhengyang immediately opened the bottle cap and tossed it into the Spirit Beast Pouch.
At that moment, Da Fei was sound asleep.
But just as Xu Zhengyang threw the Spirit‑Nurturing Pill into the Spirit Beast Pouch, Da Fei jolted awake and sat up in a human-like manner!
“？”
The suddenly awakened Da Fei froze for a moment, then sniffed uncertainly.
When Da Fei followed the scent and saw the Spirit‑Nurturing Pill not far from him, his drowsy eyes instantly lit up with visible excitement!
Then Da Fei pounced on the Spirit‑Nurturing Pill without hesitation and swallowed it in one gulp.
Immediately after.
Da Fei, as if drunk, staggered back to the straw nest he had built for himself inside the Spirit Beast Pouch and lay down to sleep...
Through the connection of the Blood‑Oath Beast‑Taming Technique.
Xu Zhengyang sensed that Da Fei was fine and felt at ease, then turned to Su Mo and said, “Many thanks, Miss Su, for your care. Since I have obtained the Spirit‑Nurturing Pill. I shall take my leave.”
With that said.
Xu Zhengyang turned and asked Yang Hong, “Junior Brother Yang, is there anything in this precious auction that caught your eye, or shall we go now?”
Yang Hong looked at Xiao Die with reluctant eyes.
But upon learning that Xu Zhengyang was leaving now, he still forced himself to say, “I was only here to broaden my horizons. I’ll follow your lead, Senior Brother.”
“Mm.”
Hearing this, Xu Zhengyang put away the Ten‑Thousand‑Mile Shadow‑Bearing Mirror into his storage pouch, then said to Su Mo, “Thank you again for your kind hospitality, Miss Su. I’m truly grateful. Now that I’ve acquired what I came for, I won’t impose any further.”
“You’re leaving already, Young Master? Could it be you’ve grown tired of me?”
Su Mo said with feigned grievance, her expression so pitiful it could melt hearts.
“Mm.”
Xu Zhengyang remained unmoved and smiled as he explained, “I’m sure you’re aware of the matter regarding the Sunset Cloud Blessed Land. It’s about to open soon, and I need to prepare in advance.”
“You’re so heartless, Young Master…”
Su Mo looked resentful upon hearing that, but still obediently said, “Then allow me to see you off.”
“Very well.”
Said Xu Zhengyang.
...
A short while later, at the exit of the Celestial Treasure Pavilion.
When Su Mo saw Xu Zhengyang and Yang Hong actually leaving aboard Paper Crane Talismans, she finally realized why Xu Zhengyang had asked her to fetch the Spirit‑Nurturing Pill for him earlier.
So Su Mo covered her mouth and chuckled lightly, saying, “Young Master is truly sharp‑witted.”
“You flatter me.”
Xu Zhengyang cupped his hands toward Su Mo and bid farewell, “Then, Miss Su, until we meet again.”
“Until we meet again.” Su Mo waved her hand.
Seeing this, Yang Hong mimicked him and said to Xiao Die, “Then, Xiao Die, until we meet again as well.”
“Of course, Young Master Yang, until we meet again.” Xiao Die replied with a smile.
...
Seven days passed in the blink of an eye.
As the opening of Sunset Cloud Blessed Land approached, Pei Zhen arrived early at the Twilight Shadow Pavilion to give Xu Zhengyang some last-minute guidance.
“Greetings, Master.” Xu Zhengyang bowed to Pei Zhen.
“No need for formalities.”
As Pei Zhen spoke, he waved his hand and took out a silver bracelet from his storage pouch.
The bracelet was about two fingers wide, shaped like a silver python with its head and tail connected, vivid and lifelike!
Pei Zhen handed the bracelet to Xu Zhengyang and said, “This is the Silver‑Scaled Battle Armor. It was crafted by your master using the scales of the Silver Frost Cold Serpent as the main material, supplemented with Cold Marrow Jade Core, Profound Ice Cold Iron, and other materials, tempered for forty-nine days. Because of this. This armor’s durability is among the best of Tier 1 magical treasures! Not only that. Besides its inherent frost attribute, I also inscribed two Tier 1 formations—Light Body and Great Strength—inside the Silver‑Scaled Battle Armor. With this armor. Although your martial cultivation is only at the Innate Realm, you can utilize this armor to unleash strength equivalent to the Bone Cleansing Realm!”
As he spoke.
Pei Zhen waved his hand again and took out the silver bracelet shaped like a python from his storage pouch.
After Xu Zhengyang received the bracelet, he asked in confusion, “This battle armor… How is it activated?”
Pei Zhen smiled slightly and said, “First, drop a drop of your blood essence on the serpent’s head, then wear it on your right arm. Infuse it with spiritual energy to activate the battle armor.”
“Yes, Master.”
Xu Zhengyang replied and immediately followed Pei Zhen’s instructions, dripping a drop of blood essence on the serpent’s head.
Then.
Xu Zhengyang wore the bracelet on his arm and infused it with spiritual energy.
As soon as the spiritual energy entered the Silver‑Scaled Battle Armor, Xu Zhengyang felt a chill sweep over his entire body!
In the next instant.
A stream of silver light flowed as a layer of dense scales moved like a living creature, instantly covering Xu Zhengyang’s entire body!
Each scale of the Silver‑Scaled Battle Armor shimmered with a sharp frosty light, maintaining an aura of immortality while also exuding a sense of killing intent!
Clothes make the man, and gold robes glorify the Buddha.
Xu Zhengyang was already valiant in appearance, and with the Silver‑Scaled Battle Armor accentuating him, he looked even more heroic and spirited!
“This armor is awesome!”
Xu Zhengyang exclaimed excitedly to Pei Zhen, then eagerly began to practice the Sky‑Riding Steps and Splitting Sky Palm while wearing the armor.
With every movement.
Xu Zhengyang suddenly realized that the joints of the Silver‑Scaled Battle Armor fit perfectly with his body!
The Silver‑Scaled Battle Armor was like a second skin to Xu Zhengyang.
No matter what action he took or what technique he used, there was not even the slightest delay or stiffness!
Not only that.
Because the main material of the Silver‑Scaled Battle Armor was the Silver Frost Cold Serpent, Xu Zhengyang’s every movement exuded bursts of bone‑chilling frost!
In just a moment.
A layer of white frost had already formed beneath Xu Zhengyang’s feet and continued to spread outward!
Pei Zhen stroked his beard with satisfaction upon seeing Xu Zhengyang in the Silver‑Scaled Battle Armor and smiled, “So, how do you find this Silver‑Scaled Battle Armor? Does it suit your taste?”
Xu Zhengyang was beyond excited at this moment.
Unable to think of a better phrase, he could only say dryly, “It’s amazing! Your disciple is extremely satisfied!”
“That’s good.”
Pei Zhen smiled at Xu Zhengyang and said, “Let’s go. The Sunset Cloud Blessed Land is about to open. I’ll take you to Celestial Mechanism Peak now.”
“Yes, Master.”
Xu Zhengyang responded and stopped channeling spiritual energy into the Silver‑Scaled Battle Armor.
In the next moment.
The silver scales covering Xu Zhengyang’s body flowed back like water to his right arm, transforming once again into the form of the silver serpent bracelet.
...
On the flying vessel.
While traveling, Pei Zhen spoke to Xu Zhengyang, “Our True Essence Sect has been cultivating the Sunset Cloud Blessed Land for over a thousand years. Because of this. The Tianxuan Sect and Diancang Sword Sect fear that we’ll seize all the advantages once inside. So, after discussing with the Sect Master. Both sects decided to set up a restriction outside Green Peak Gorge where the Bodhi Tree is located, as a test. Only by passing through all three trials. Will you be qualified to compete for the Bodhi Fruit. Are you confident?”
Xu Zhengyang had prepared thoroughly for this journey to the Sunset Cloud Blessed Land.
Adding the Silver‑Scaled Battle Armor just now, Xu Zhengyang smiled confidently and said, “Rest assured, Master! I will not disappoint you!”