Chapter 53

"When the Jiaojiao armor is worn, it becomes impervious to blades and bullets, and resistant to water and fire, and the wearer can gain an additional two parts of Jiaolong strength." Shi Zhongtie said, the soldiers behind him envied him greatly, for they did not have such armor. Each set of this armor was invaluable, a gift from the Marquis of Giant Rock to the prince.

"Three parts of Jiaolong strength, so powerful." Guchen Sha calculated. In fact, the strength of the Second Transformation of the Dao Realm, which was the strength of nine oxen and two tigers, was equivalent to one Jiaolong. This meant that when a person cultivated to the Second Transformation of the Dao Realm, they became a Jiaolong.

All beings could become dragons, and the Son of Heaven was also a true dragon. To become a dragon, one must first become a Jiaolong.

Two parts of Jiaolong strength were equivalent to two oxen.

"What virtue and ability do I have to receive three hundred sets of this armor from the Marquis of Giant Rock at once?" Guchen Sha thought rapidly. This gift was too heavy, so heavy that he dared not accept it, but he did not want to refuse it: "Could it be because of the third prince? The third prince, who is stationed in Xianzhou, poses a significant obstacle to the Marquis of Giant Rock's strategic layout at the border. Now that I have emerged, slaying the four great demons and being a prince, the Marquis of Giant Rock has decided to use me to counter the third prince? This makes sense."

"Since that's the case, I'll try on a set." Guchen Sha took a set of armor, and Shi Zhongtie hurriedly stopped him: "Nineteenth Prince, your armor is not the Jiaojiao armor."

As he spoke, he took a bundle from behind his horse, opened it, and revealed a blue set of armor, which was clearly superior to the Jiaojiao armor.

"This is the Chilong armor." Guchen Sha said hurriedly.

"Yes, this armor is rare and far surpasses the Jiaojiao armor. Its wonders can only be known when the Nineteenth Prince wears it." Shi Zhongtie said, "With this armor, the Nineteenth Prince can lead troops into battle with much less danger."

"Although that's true, my ultimate goal here is to pursue martial arts. If I wear armor, it will be very detrimental to my martial cultivation." Guchen Sha frowned. A few days ago, he had single-handedly blocked and killed thousands of barbarian cavalry. Arrows rained down on him, swords slashed, and spears stabbed, but he ultimately forced out his potential and comprehended the subtle changes in strength in the Sun and Moon Transformation. If he had been wearing armor at that time, he would not have made such progress. However, how could he refuse this armor? He accepted it.

"Since that's the case, everyone should put on the armor and be ready for battle." Shi Zhongtie suggested, "The barbarian army is advancing fiercely, and we may soon face a fierce battle."

"By the way, the border is blocked by the Giant Rock Great Wall. How did the barbarian soldiers manage to advance so far and establish a base here?" Guchen Sha had been puzzled by this for a long time.

"Those barbarians did not come through the Giant Rock Great Wall." Shi Zhongtie's tone was serious, "This matter involves the Evil God, who seems to have used sacrificial divine power to open a portal in the void. Every day, many barbarian experts can be transmitted from their main camp to the temple."

"Such a thing is actually happening." Guchen Sha knew that for the barbarians to invade was not easy. They had to travel for thousands of miles through the wilderness to reach the Giant Rock Great Wall. To cross the wall, they had to break through many border fortresses. Only then could they reach the prosperous areas of Xianzhou. Now, they could come directly from the heart of the wilderness, saving a lot of effort.

The key was that once they entered the prosperous areas, with a large population, there were enough civilians to sacrifice, which would strengthen the Evil God and the barbarian soldiers, like a snowball rolling down a hill.

Attacking from the border, there were no civilians to sacrifice, and crossing the Giant Rock Great Wall would result in countless casualties, making it impossible to break through.

Even the Evil God found it extremely difficult and costly to open a portal in the void. If the barbarians gained a foothold and killed civilians for sacrifice every day, the divine power consumed could not only be replenished but also greatly increased.

"Also, there is a highly skilled barbarian divine envoy in Tao County. Even if he came alone, he could wipe us out completely." Guchen Sha knew that the Marquis of Giant Rock was well-informed and needed to ask all the questions first.

"The barbarian divine envoy must guard the temple to prevent the portal from collapsing, so he will not go out to plunder. The more powerful the individual, the more dangerous it is for them to pass through the void portal." Shi Zhongtie revealed the intelligence, "The Nineteenth Prince has actually done a great deed these past few days, saving ten thousand civilians. If these ten thousand civilians were captured for sacrifice, the barbarians could transmit at least one hundred thousand troops, and even more experts. Now that we are holding the key points and preventing the barbarians from capturing more civilians, we can consume more of the Evil God's power. These past few days, the Marquis and the Third Prince, and even the Lady of the Moon Talisman, have been holding back, waiting for the barbarian army to grow larger, and then to catch them like fish in a barrel. Of course, the Nineteenth Prince's killing of the four great demons has weakened the barbarian army and greatly shaken their morale, which is a perfect match."

"What advice does the Marquis of Giant Rock have?" Guchen Sha asked, knowing that the Marquis of Giant Rock would certainly have something for him to do.

"The Marquis hopes that the Nineteenth Prince can subdue the remaining experts of the Xian Dynasty, find the hiding place of Wen Hong, and the Marquis has learned that this person is in a critical stage of cultivating the Ten Thousand Stars Immortal Technique. If he succeeds, he will be one of the most terrifying enemies of our Great Yong Dynasty. Now is the best time to eliminate him." Shi Zhongtie finally revealed the Marquis of Giant Rock's intentions: "Now, the remaining prince of the Xian Dynasty, Chentian Huang, leads the rebels, and he has strong power, having colluded with many hidden immortal sects in the Eastern Wilderness. The people of Xianzhou still have deep-rooted faith in the Giant Spirit God. If Chentian Huang makes a comeback, with Wen Hong sitting behind him, there will be immediate chaos."

"Eastern Wilderness? Are there really immortals there?" Guchen Sha was somewhat surprised.

The Eastern Wilderness was beyond the territory of the Great Yong Dynasty, tens of thousands of miles away, extremely distant in the east. It was uninhabited, with towering mountains stretching endlessly, and fierce beasts abounding, covering a vast and boundless area.

But since ancient times, there have been legends of immortals in the Eastern Wilderness. Historical records show that many people have gone to the Eastern Wilderness to seek immortality, with nine out of ten being eaten by fierce beasts. A few are said to have truly obtained immortality, but it is unknown whether this is true.

Although the wilderness is also full of fierce beasts, at least the barbarians live there, and the Evil God secretly controls it. Apart from the vague legends, there is nothing else about the Eastern Wilderness.

But according to the royal records, the Great Yong Dynasty has destroyed many countries and many folk sects, some of which are said to have been passed down from the immortals of the Eastern Wilderness.

"The Eastern Wilderness has had legends of immortals since ancient times, which are not false, but they are too far away and deeply hidden, and the court has no time to deal with them. However, since they have begun to interfere in the secular world, it is the beginning of their downfall." Shi Zhongtie sneered, "Especially since we have received news that Chentian Huang wants to destroy the Giant Rock Great Wall, allowing the barbarian army to advance unimpeded."

"Destroy the Giant Rock Great Wall, such audacity." Guchen Sha was also slightly angry. The construction of the Giant Rock Great Wall resisted the barbarian cavalry, allowing the people to rest and recuperate. Even if the Heavenly Talisman Emperor had committed many sins in the past, this merit was enough to offset them, let alone the construction of the north-south canals, which eliminated water and drought disasters: "Since that's the case, I will naturally bring Chentian Huang to justice."

"As long as you can obtain the Ten Thousand Stars Immortal Talisman from Chentian Huang and hand it over to the Marquis, the Marquis can use magic to trace Wen Hong's whereabouts and report to the Emperor. The Emperor will subdue Wen Hong, and at that time, the Nineteenth Prince will have achieved great merit. Even if you do nothing, the Nine Transcendence Immortal Pill will certainly be bestowed upon you." Shi Zhongtie revealed the Marquis of Giant Rock's intentions: "The Marquis will also do his best to recommend the Nineteenth Prince."

"I don't care about merit or rewards. Taking the Immortal Pill to gain strength is not the right path. It's better to break through the realm through hard work. I came here to save the people and hone my martial arts." Guchen Sha understood the Marquis of Giant Rock's intention to win him over.

"All things in nature are used to nourish people. The Dao Realm absorbs spiritual energy from the universe, and taking pills is the same. People rely on the universe to improve their realm, and pills are also part of the universe. You must not develop obstacles and attachments." Shi Zhongtie said hurriedly, "This is the Marquis's advice to the Nineteenth Prince. He told me that if the Nineteenth Prince does not use the armor, he must have entered the realm of martial arts obstacles, being overly attached to external things and believing in himself."

"I am enlightened." Guchen Sha suddenly understood, "Thank you for the Marquis's guidance."

He dripped blood on the talisman inside the Chilong armor, and the armor instantly came to life, wrapping him from head to toe in an instant, without a single gap. It was resistant to smoke, fire, water, and weapons, and even toxins were isolated. The key was that breathing was very smooth, and it was unknown how it was forged.

He slightly exerted his strength and found that the armor itself carried strength not inferior to his own. When he punched, the armor sensed his movement and generated additional force, complementing his punch.

"This armor is truly marvelous." Guchen Sha tried it out, "But I need to get used to controlling it. The strength of the armor and the strength of the person are not coordinated. Without training, using martial arts would be harmful."

"Yes, that is also a drawback of the armor." Shi Zhongtie agreed, "Martial arts are not about the greater the strength, the better. Uncontrollable strength and external forces can make your techniques incomplete, leading to being caught off guard and defeated. For example, these soldiers, after putting on the Jiaojiao armor, need to practice and coordinate to get used to the armor's strength. Over time, they will develop habits, and once they take off the armor, they will be unaccustomed, which is harmful to their martial arts cultivation. Of course, if they can understand the realm of not being hindered by external things and being free and easy, it is fine with or without the armor. Clearly, the Nineteenth Prince has already understood this realm, but how many soldiers can understand it?"

"That's true, but for now, it's simple. Mass-producing this armor and fully equipping it, even ordinary people can defeat the barbarian cavalry when they wear it." Guchen Sha familiarized himself with the strength of the Chilong armor and suddenly thought of a question: "Since this armor has its own strength, does that mean it can be used without a person, and directly manufactured into a combat machine?"

"The Institute of Heavenly Works is also researching this. In ancient times, there was puppetry and mechanical arts, creating bronze soldiers and iron horses, but they had low intelligence. The art of war lies in unpredictability and speed, and humans are flexible and intelligent." Shi Zhongtie sighed, "Everything has its advantages and disadvantages. Humans are the most intelligent of all things, which is indeed true."

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