I Can See Your Combat Power-Chapter 1928 - 357: Armor Building

Miaowei shivered, the aroma of wine evaporated from her spirit body, leaving no trace of alcohol, and even her expression became overwhelmingly clear, filled with Evil Qi. She asked solemnly, "May I ask the Dean, how far is it from here to Xiehe?"

"It varies, the nearest is somewhere beyond Zhutian, amidst 8,649,253 stars."

Tang Luo replied indifferently, the soul projection cannot deceive, but words may not be truthful.

"It’s so far..."

Miaowei was first lost, then contemplated, recalling the records of emptiness on Dayuan Peak, immediately affirmed, "It must be this far!"

Having resolved her thoughts, the old Daoist priest looked up again, "This matter is too significant, and I cannot decide. May I ask the Dean to project once more, so I can take this back to the sect and consult the peak master and the abbot."

Why make such an effort, if not to stir the entire Xuanji Sect.

Seeing that it was about to succeed, Tang Luo’s expression became more composed, "The Daoist priest is considerate."

Again projecting the segment, unchanged from before, Miaowei’s expression became more dignified as she took the wine gourd from her waist, opened the cap, and poured out misty vapor, enveloping the projection while simultaneously mirroring an inverted scene on the other side.

As several frames dissipated, the gourd reabsorbed the misty vapor, its surface faintly glowing red, lightly quivering.

Holding the gourd body with both hands, Miaowei solemnly closed the cap, pressed it to her brow, and recited a mystical spell.

Only to see a flash of silver divine pattern on the red gourd, before returning to calm, the red glow vanishing.

The old Daoist with a nose resembling wine lees then opened his eyes, attaching the restored Divine Artifact to his waist, even giving it two pulls.

Ensuring the gourd was securely fastened, the eager Miaowei bid farewell to Tang Luo, "Thank you, Dean. I shall return to the mountain and report to the abbot now."

If it were any other time, Tang Luo wouldn’t wait for Miaowei to leave immediately. But he just promised to deliver a small item to the disciple, thus he wouldn’t let such an adept in artifact crafting leave, hurriedly saying, "Daoist priest, please wait. The Academy has an impolite request."

Miaowei was anxious to leave, yet she understood the importance of maintaining a good connection with Tang Luo, answering cheerfully, "Dean may speak freely."

And Tang Luo was straightforward, directly stating the request clearly, "A disciple on the back mountain will travel in three days, and it is a treacherous journey to the southern sky. The Academy wishes to forge armor for him for protection. However, the Academy has only a little expertise in artifact crafting, hence I want to ask the immortal for any ingenious advice."

Artifact crafting is the hallmark of Xuanji Sect, just seeing Miaowei’s life Divine Artifact, the Red Cloud Gourd, is a mysterious object that merges several wonders.

Thus, upon hearing Tang Luo’s request merely for armor, Miaowei breathed a sigh of relief.

Though the time is tight, it isn’t an impossible task. After brief contemplation, she asked, "A Divine Artifact is like Dao arts; it must be compatible to exert maximum effect. Since the armor is specifically designed for a particular disciple, we must understand the fundamental True Spirit, may I ask, Dean, what are this disciple’s cultivation level and his primary spiritual intention?"

Tang Luo answered, "Oh, the disciple’s name is Mu Man, who has comprehended the self-nature of Li Fire’s essentials. As for cultivation, beyond mundane, yet his state is incomplete."

"Beyond mundane, yet his state is incomplete?"

Miaowei repeated in shock, then said with a bitter smile, "Dean has made it difficult for this old Daoist. The artifact crafting at Dayuan Peak specializes in enhancing strengths while avoiding weaknesses, seeking the effect of ’four taels to move a thousand catties.’ But the disciple’s cultivation is too shallow; even tailor-making armor for him won’t ensure invincibility. Given his current cultivation, those tools that gather spirit and transform into devices, enduring ten directions unchanged, are more effective."

Even the artifact crafting centered on people has various branches.

For example, it’s akin to the secret techniques learned for developing combat styles.

Some directly enhance your basic combat power, using some body-training secret methods, you can gain immense strength, develop a body as tough as copper and iron, and after practice, your battle power can surpass peers.

But some secret techniques do enhance equipment, like methods enlarging hand meridians, or even half Spirit Qualification specialized organs like divine eye secret techniques, not boosting basic combat power much, yet paired with suitable methods or spells, being quite effective.

Evidently, artifact crafting probably has similar branches, and it’s clear from Miaowei’s words that Dayuan Peak’s artifact crafting belongs to the latter.

This is troubling, as Mu Man’s cultivation level is too low.

In the saying "four taels to move a thousand catties," the premise is to have four taels first, using them as the foundation to extend leverage, capitalizing on weaknesses, which is the essence of artifact crafting, but if not even four taels exist, only having three cash and two points, it’s not that Miaowei can’t help; even if Mu Man wears Xiehe’s top Divine Armor, it can’t guarantee invincibility.

Moreover, with a jade in hand, temptation brings calamity, making it hard to hide the glittering Divine Armor with such a low level, fearing calamity, not fortune.

Even though the Unparalleled Institute is now widely renowned, in the eyes of those reckless souls who only seek immediate gain, concern for other things is negligible.

Such a difficult issue, it’s no wonder Miaowei finds it challenging, if not for old ties with the Unparalleled Institute, switching to experts from other peaks of Xuanji Sect, they’d likely abandon the proposal.

But difficulties exist for the purpose of demonstrating capability, otherwise, why would Tang Luo hold onto the old Daoist with a nose resembling wine lees.

"Precisely because it’s challenging, seeking direction from such master artisans like the Daoist priest."

Tang Luo praised with a smile, aggression is easier than defense, same goes for artifact crafting, if it’s merely lacking a weapon today, it’s merely about creating a ’common matter.’

But defensive Divine Artifacts are different, even if Tang Luo pooled several rules into armor, Mu Man couldn’t wear this Divine Armor. Unless Tang Luo always follows with his king’s will, like Yang Fan’s journey to Yuanzhou.

But that’s evidently unrealistic, not due to favoritism but differing circumstances, Yang Fan’s trip to Yuanzhou was merely a short journey, plus the risks were predictable.

While Mu Man’s quest, the span of its journey is unknown, and the perils are even harder to predict unless Tang Luo continuously awakens with his king’s will, otherwise Mu Man’s quest would be more burdensome.

If certainly achieving success, then it’s fine. But this is evidently a gamble with slim chances, and importantly, the back mountain isn’t solely home to Mu Man, there may be others wishing to venture out searching for their path.

Then how to handle it? So adopting a ’common matter’ approach isn’t feasible, must still find a more reliable solution.

For such matters, professional solutions from experts are necessary, such as the present Miaowei.

As the facade in handling internal and external affairs on Dayuan Peak, Tang Luo greatly trusts Miaowei’s expertise in artifact crafting.

Not to mention, the Red Cloud Gourd, a personal and comprehensive Divine Artifact with various divine mysteries, speaks volumes.

It’s known that Xiehe traditionally has fewer defensive Divine Artifacts than offensive ones, let alone comprehensive offensive and defensive Divine Artifacts.