I Can See Your Combat Power
Chapter 1929 - 358: Professional

Chapter 1929: Chapter 358: Professional

Yet, as long as Xiehe has defensive Divine Artifacts emerging, nine out of ten are related to the Xuanji Sect. This implies that, for the Xuanji Sect, crafting defensive Divine Artifacts is essentially no different from crafting offensive ones.

The reason for not doing so is that there is no need, not that it cannot be done.

In fact, a glance at the clients who can order from the Xuanji Sect makes this clear.

In ancient times, crafting Divine Artifacts aimed to even out the differences between the Human Race and beast monsters, even exceptional Martial Ancestors could receive custom matching Divine Artifacts.

But after the Human Race dominated Xiehe, the number of strong individuals surged, while the number of Divine Artifacts sharply reduced.

This situation occurred certainly not because the Xuanji Sect regressed in crafting skills, but because the times have changed.

Understanding the forces ordering Divine Artifacts elucidates the reasons.

Major sacred grounds and the Superior Heavenly Sect stand at the pinnacle of power in Xiehe; their demand for Divine Artifacts is more symbolic rather than a necessity.

Unless an astonishingly talented disciple emerges, or there’s a need to match a new Dao, otherwise existing Divine Artifact quantities suffice for excellent heritage and transition.

The situation for ordinary sects is similar; to advance, one must observe the evolution of sect techniques and whether those reaching the far shore are discontinued.

As for Divine Artifacts, quantities of such external forces cannot compensate for essence, but rather easily lead disciples astray, generally having no enhancement.

The real craving for Divine Artifacts comes from some powerful families lacking foundation; their pursuit of Divine Artifacts seldom bears any lofty goals for the country or the people.

In such circumstances, the Xuanji Sect naturally sets extremely high thresholds for crafting Divine Armor, aimed at restricting the number of Divine Artifacts outside.

After all, for cultivators below the rank of kings or masters, the combat power boost from a matching Divine Artifact is no less than supreme martial arts.

Therefore, the Xuanji Sect prefers to produce more one-time tools rather than take orders to craft Divine Artifact-level items, and this is the reason.

But this strategy does not reflect their true strength.

Just look at Dayuan Peak, it holds countless rare materials.

Even for projects as vast as exploring the Endless Void, Miaowei believes Dayuan can handle it.

Thus, Tang Luo has no doubt that as long as resources are in place, the Xuanji Sect has the capability to produce Divine Artifacts in quantity, which also indicates that what he finds extremely difficult, may not necessarily be difficult for Miaowei.

True to expectation, after a few humble words, Miaowei began to concentrate on pondering a solution, during which he repeatedly unclipped the gourd at his waist and took a few gulps upward.

Perhaps the wine spurs inspiration; by the third sip, the old Daoist’s face showed joy, wisdom sparkling in his little eyes: "Mu Man’s cultivation realm is truly too low, even possessing the king beast’s soul and divine materials, it’s hard to forge armor that provides complete protection. Only by finding another way, the old Daoist just had an immature idea, and wishes to discuss it with the director."

Indeed, professional matters should be entrusted to professionals. How quickly Miaowei came up with a solution.

Tang Luo laughed and sighed: "As expected, the Xuanji Sect is indeed the pinnacle of artifact cultivation in Xiehe. The Daoist solved such a challenge in a flash; truly admirable."

The wine-nosed old Daoist’s smile was a bit bashful: "Although there is a solution, the difficulty is comparable to crafting Divine Artifacts; the old Daoist does not guarantee it can be achieved."

Tang Luo heartily offered: "Daoist, you’re too humble. Just speak your mind; if there’s any aspect where The Academy can support you, don’t hesitate."

"In that case, let me share this idea first."

Miaowei rubbed his hands, excitedly said: "Old Daoist envisions that to protect such a low realm disciple, relying solely on his agility and quickness is surely not enough. After all, the Southern Dao’s techniques are unpredictable and varied; there are many warlocks, sorcerers, ghosts, and demon Daoists, whose methods are hard to guard against."

"Therefore, a suit of armor that provides complete protection must have the following capabilities: spiritual sensing, technique resistance, dream resolution, illusion breaking, rapid movement, teleportation, armor evasion, flying, nourishment, spirit refreshing, healing."

"Moreover, these functions shouldn’t be self-triggered by the disciple but should flow autonomously. Especially the spiritual sensing array, should achieve absolute safety. If beyond a certain level of Spiritual Energy forms within a hundred zhang, the armor evasion, rapid movement, teleportation functions should instantly activate and flee."

"Thereafter, the spiritual sensing array expands to the limit until no Spiritual Power fluctuations are sensed, which counts as safety. Additionally, to prevent the wearer being controlled when putting on or taking off the Spiritual Armor, this armor must be such that it cannot be taken off."

"Thus, complete assurance and safety can be achieved!"

The old Daoist’s explanation was a bit complex, but Tang Luo understood and smiled.

Despite the old Daoist’s grand rhetoric and elegant wording, the defense concept of this Divine Armor is simply that as soon as there’s the slightest disturbance nearby, it immediately evades or teleports regardless of whether the threat is directed at it. If someone raises a hand, it flees.

Tang Luo even suspects that the nourishment, spirit refreshing, and healing design are not for battle, but to prevent the wearer from having bad luck, getting stuck in excessively prolonged cycles of teleportation, rapid movement, armor evasion, and flight, inadvertently exhausting the person to death, so these security life-preserving measures were added.

Because it’s hard to imagine any reason other than this why the wearer of this armor would need functions for healing, nourishment, and spirit refreshing.

Tang Luo’s confidence in collaborating with the Xuanji Sect increased due to Miaowei’s capability to provide armor solutions instantly, leading him to exclaim again: "Those adept at swimming drown. Weak ones must seek safety through avoidance and concession. Armor crafted with this mindset surpasses Divine Artifacts, truly the Daoist has a stroke of genius!"

Miaowei felt somewhat proud at devising such a method in such a short time but did not forget to remind: "Director, you flatter. Although the idea came from the old Daoist, achieving this requires more than the old Daoist alone."

With the old Daoist patting the round belly of his gourd with a laugh: "Spiritual sensing, technique resistance, dream resolution, illusion breaking, rapid movement, teleportation, armor evasion, flying, nourishment, spirit refreshing, healing; the old Daoist knows these artifact effect divine patterns and has the materials too. It’s just how to ensure these artifact effects operate independently without interfering within the armor and letting the Heavenly and Earthly Qi autonomously replenish; that’s not within the old Daoist’s capability, and must rely on the director to think of a solution."

A master who can navigate external affairs for a peak may have varying personality biases but cannot be reckless or stupid.

Miaowei seemed to ask Tang Luo for help, yet the intention was heavily probing.

Considering this is natural: although Miaowei was deeply impressed by seeing the projection of the Divine Soul, exploring the void is a significant matter concerning the strategic direction of the Xuanji Sect.

While Tang Luo’s vision is grand, he is not necessarily the best collaborator for the Xuanji Sect.

To state simply, a king’s presence naturally commands authority in Xiehe, but at the highest levels, it is not an uncommon trait.

Just like the Five-turn Dragon Gate, although the most crucial Spiritual Light was provided by the director, it was ultimately Dayuan Peak that realized and improved the Dragon Gate.

Exploring the Endless Void follows the same logic.