The strange attribute was equivalent to being locked in a dungeon, and Er Ya was equivalent to the warden. As for escaping, that was impossible—it could only accept being purified.

Jun Changxiao left satisfied.

The attribute that controlled Palace Master Xi’s thoughts and caused her to go berserk couldn’t be released, but storing it in the vacuum cleaner wasn’t a solution either. Having a place to properly discipline it was actually quite good.

“If I get ganged up on in the future, I’ll just summon the defensive form directly and absorb all external forces into it for Er Ya to purify, then claim them as my own. Wouldn’t my strength shoot up rapidly?”

Jun Changxiao’s eyes immediately gleamed with light.

The system said, “That was just a metaphor. It can’t actually absorb energy that others have cultivated.”

“Oh, right.”

Jun Changxiao shook his head and said, “I still need to walk the righteous path. Crooked shortcuts won’t do.”

System: “…”

He spoke as if his entire process of cheating his way up was the righteous path.

Outside, dawn had broken.

“Creak!”

Jun Changxiao pushed open the door and walked out. Standing in the courtyard, he stretched his arms, breathed in the fresh air, and said with satisfaction on his face, “My whole body feels so comfortable!”

How could it not feel comfortable?

He’d obtained contribution points and lots of equipment resources, and his Realm had also advanced to Half-Step Saint level.

Speaking of Realm, Jun Changxiao focused on sensing it and discovered that a special energy the size of a grain of rice had appeared out of nowhere in his dantian.

This was spatial power.

When Jun Changxiao broke through to Wusheng using the Qiankun Talisman back then, the condensed power was much purer than this.

Strictly speaking, Half-Step Wusheng still belonged to the Wuhuang level, but because it possessed the qualification to perceive spatial power, it was specially categorized separately.

“The Half-Saint level only involves initial mastery of spatial power and can’t achieve true instantaneous teleportation, so only by breaking through to Wusheng can its true effect be unleashed.” Jun Changxiao thought to himself.

Coming to the Xingyun Continent in just four or five years and breaking through from the second stage of Meridian Opening to Half-Saint—this speed couldn’t be called anything but fast!

However, a cook who doesn’t want to be a general isn’t a good tailor, so Sect Master Jun’s pursuit was to step into Wusheng, advance to Wudi, then build the sect into the strongest and begin his own unrestrained and carefree new life!

“Ding!”

A notification sounded in his ear.

After one night, more than ten sets of the True Yang Boots, True Yang Battle Robe, and True Yang Mask trio had been refined.

The three pieces of equipment had an ancient style, especially the battle robe. Although it had steel-like chest armor, it also had a red robe and cloak draped over the body, resembling the armor of ancient generals. As for the silver-white True Yang Mask, it only covered the upper half of the face, much like the mask worn by Yang Guo in the Louis Koo version.

Overall, the boots and mask were small pieces, while the battle robe was the large piece, because it fully included the outer red robe, chest armor, shoulder armor, belt, knee guards, and wrist guards.

“Swoosh!”

Jun Changxiao put on the True Yang three-piece set. The blood-red battle robe half-wrapped the bright silver armor. With a single wave of the cloak, his entire being seemed to transform into an iron-blooded general about to march into battle!

“Too bad there’s no True Yang Spear, otherwise it would be even more handsome.”

When he was refining equipment, he had looked at the equipment descriptions and learned that the boots, robe, and mask were a fixed three-piece set, while for weapons there were three different combinations: high-grade True Yang Sword, high-grade True Yang Spear, and high-grade True Yang Bow.

Switching to a spear or bow would provide different effect bonuses.

This type of four-piece set with multiple combinations allowed Jun Changxiao to confirm that it was completely prepared for soldiers, since spears and bows were more suitable for legion warfare.

“Sect Master.”

Just then, Li Luoqiu walked into the courtyard.

However, upon seeing Jun Changxiao wearing the True Yang set, she involuntarily froze in place.

The Sect Master, who always wore white robes, suddenly appeared in battle armor, standing proudly in the courtyard—he really did have the bearing of a commanding general!

“Hall Master Li.”

Jun Changxiao waved his cloak, stepped his right foot on a stone stool, rested his elbow on his thigh, supported his chin with his hand in a figure-eight shape, raised an eyebrow, and said with feigned depth, “Does this seat look handsome or not?”

“Pfft!”

Li Luoqiu covered her mouth and laughed, saying, “Sect Master, you’re so flirtatious.”

“…”

Jun Changxiao put down his leg and said, “What business brings you to this seat?”

Li Luoqiu restrained her smile and said seriously, “Xiao Mo sent word that she’ll take advantage of an opportunity to leave Taixuan Sacred Sect and return to the sect for cultivation in a few days.”

Jun Changxiao said, “Notify Dudu to prepare the meals in advance.”

“There’s no need for that.”

Li Luoqiu smiled and said, “That girl feels most sorry for Xiao Mo who went undercover. She’s already prepared a whole set of nourishing delicacies, just waiting for him to return.”

“Sigh.”

Jun Changxiao let out a sigh and said, “This disciple of mine has truly been wronged.”

Qingyang and the others were all cultivating in the sect, their Realms increasing daily, but only Su Xiao Mo went out undercover, and his cultivation speed at Taixuan Sacred Sect wasn’t fast either.

“When he returns, I need to reward him well.”

As for rewards, it could only be natural spirit stones, since he couldn’t continuously enjoy many martial arts facilities.

“Notify Li Qingyang, Xiao Zui Ji, and other core disciples to come here,” Jun Changxiao said.

“Yes.”

As Li Luoqiu withdrew, she asked, “Sect Master, this battle armor of yours shouldn’t be simple, right? Is there a women’s version?”

Jun Changxiao took out a set and placed it on the stone table, saying, “Communicate with it through your intent, and you can change the size and switch between men’s and women’s styles. Come, this seat has a ready-made set here. Take it and wear it first.”

Li Luoqiu had always been managing the Procurement Hall and Drizzle Hall, and was also vigorously developing external intelligence. In terms of merit, she was no weaker than Li Qingyang, so naturally he wouldn’t be stingy.

…

In the courtyard.

Li Fei touched the True Yang set allocated to him and said weakly, “Sect Master, this battle armor doesn’t look as good as spirit armor.”

“Put on all three pieces, then take out the Qingyang Sword and you’ll know,” Jun Changxiao said.

Li Qingyang, Xiao Zui Ji, and the others returned to their respective rooms, then put on the True Yang sets. Their physiques were well-built, and when they filled out the battle armor, they truly looked extraordinarily heroic.

“Second Senior Brother.”

Li Fei adjusted his belt as he walked out, then hung the True Yang Sword, saying, “It’s quite comfortable to wear, but there’s no change at all.”

“I don’t feel any change either.”

Xiao Zui Ji didn’t feel anything different. Instead, he found the cloak behind him somewhat obstructive, so he simply bundled it up and casually draped it over his shoulder.

Before long.

Ye Xingchen also came out.

Although it was Pei A Niu’s body, with Night Emperor’s soul and after years of physical tempering, wearing the True Yang set made him look like a god descending from heaven.

“Junior Brother Ye, where’s your mask?”

“Hmph, this kind of thing women use would only disgrace a man.”

“…”

Li Qingyang said, “The Sect Master is waiting in the courtyard. Let’s go over.”

After a while.

Everyone lined up neatly in the courtyard.

“Excellent, excellent.” Jun Changxiao nodded with satisfaction.

“Sect Master.”

Li Fei scratched his head and said, “We’ve all put them on, but there’s no change.”

“Are you sure you’ve put them all on?”

“Yes.”

“What about the mask?”

“Uh…”

Only then did Li Fei remember there was still a mask. He took it from his waist and said, “Sect Master, do I just wear it on my face like this?”

Jun Changxiao said, “That’s right.”

Li Fei was about to put it on when a thick and heavy aura suddenly emanated from his left side!

Xiao Zui Ji had put on the mask first, and upon releasing his aura slightly, he felt his strength clearly increase. He said excitedly, “Sect Master, I feel like I’ve become stronger!”

Li Qingyang also put on his mask and said excitedly, “Disciple feels after putting on the mask, my strength has increased by at least ten or twenty percent!”

“Smack!”

Li Fei didn’t hesitate anymore and directly pressed the mask to his face.

Sure enough, as Second Senior Brother and Senior Brother Xiao had said, after releasing his cultivation he felt an increase. Moreover, not only in strength—his legs wearing the boots also felt lighter than usual!

“Not only does it increase strength, it also increases speed!” Li Fei said excitedly.

Long Ziyang, Tian Qi, Yang Yuhua, and the others all put on their masks. After confirming their strength had been amplified, they all looked excited.

“This mask is so miraculous!”

“Could it be a supreme treasure?”

Jun Changxiao explained, “The boots, armor, mask, and Qingyang Sword are called the True Yang four-piece set. Only when equipped simultaneously will speed, defense, and strength all receive considerable amplification.”

“Heavens!”

“This is too awesome!”

Tian Qi, Long Ziyang, Song Xuanzhou, and the others were shocked beyond measure.

Wearing four pieces of equipment to increase overall strength completely overturned their understanding of martial arts!

The True Yang four-piece set didn’t just have amplification effects—actually, wearing any single piece alone could provide decent bonuses.

The boots could increase foot speed, the armor could increase defense, and as for the mask, it was purely for decoration and showing off.

When Li Qingyang and the others went out wearing the True Yang set, it was equivalent to wearing four pieces of supreme equipment, equivalent to being pay-to-win players.

“Sect Master.”

Ye Xingchen said, “Disciple will leave for a moment.”

“Mm.” Jun Changxiao nodded.

Ye Xingchen silently left. After exiting the courtyard, he hurriedly rushed back to his residence, took out the mask he had casually thrown in the trash can, put it on his face without minding the dirt, and after sensing his strength increase in various aspects, he said in shock, “Too miraculous, too incredible!”

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