Cultivating Immortality: I Have a High-Martial World

Chapter 98 Martial Spirit: Xuanmo Armor!

After leaving the auction house, he went straight to the artifact shop in Guangyuan Town that sold magical treasures.

In Guangyuan Town, high-quality Buddhist artifacts are rare finds.

One or two items in a magic artifact shop can be considered the shop's prized possessions, easily fetching three or four hundred spirit stones.

Lin Chen visited seven or eight shops in a row, sold more than ten magical artifacts, and obtained three thousand spirit stones.

After selling all the magical artifacts, Lin Chen figured it was about time, so he returned to the Guangyuan Auction House.

When they arrived at the auction house, the auction had just ended, and the rogue cultivators were pouring out.

Lin Chen could hear the voices of the rogue cultivators gossiping.

"Today's auction was truly spectacular! A set of twelve top-grade magic weapon flying swords... Look how fiercely those Foundation Establishment experts are fighting over them!"

"Goodness, over five thousand spirit stones! That's enough to buy several Foundation Establishment Pills..."

"Tsk tsk, in the end it was still won by the Xiao family. As expected of an old Foundation Establishment cultivation family, their foundation is truly profound."

Upon hearing this, Lin Chen's heart stirred, and he thought to himself that high-grade magic artifacts were indeed popular.

After entering the back of the auction hall, Lin Chen saw Chairman Zheng again.

From a distance, Chairman Zheng walked briskly and greeted them with a happy expression.

"Master Wu Leizi! Your magical artifacts are selling like hotcakes..."

"This is what you received from the transaction. Excluding the auction fees, it totals 10,360 spirit stones. Would you like to check them?"

Lin Chen scanned the storage bag with his divine sense and took the tens of thousands of spirit stones and put them in.

At this moment, Chairman Zheng couldn't wait to say:

"Master, when would you like to schedule the next batch of magical artifacts for the auction to arrive? We've already spread the word..."

Seeing the president's obsequious manner, Lin Chen already understood.

According to his estimate, the Guangyuan Chamber of Commerce's auction would only generate 20,000 to 30,000 spirit stones in revenue.

Lin Chen's magical artifacts increased the auction's revenue by nearly 30% to 40%.

With this in mind, Lin Chen did not hesitate and took out the magic weapon flying sword and other high-grade magic weapons.

"In that case, I'll trouble you, Chairman Zheng. I'll come again when the next auction begins..." Lin Chen said.

After the consignment auction was completed, Lin Chen didn't linger and left the auction house directly.

They flew back to Changchun Gate in two hours on their swords.

Once on Changchun Mountain, Lin Chen was no longer worried about being followed, so he found a secluded spot and restored himself to his original appearance.

For the next two days, Lin Chen stayed in the market and cultivated peacefully.

Until the early hours of that day, when the countdown on his arm reached zero.

Lin Chen's gaze also shifted.

……

The Great Xia Kingdom, Martial Arts Palace.

Lin Chen returned safely.

First, they took out all the resources brought back from the cultivation world and quickly distributed them to various departments.

Currently, four departments have been initially established within the Martial Arts Palace to support Lin Chen's exploration of resources in the cultivation world.

The department consists of alchemy, weapon crafting, formation, and spiritual plant cultivation.

Specialists have made precise calculations on how to maximize the use of the resources brought back.

After explaining his situation in the cultivation world, Lin Chen prepared to go home.

As he was leaving, Wang Lishan called him back.

"Xiao Chen, someone wants to see you. Would you like to go?"

"Who is it? When?" Lin Chen asked, somewhat puzzled.

"Don't worry, it's good news! As for the timing... he should be here soon." Wang Lishan glanced down at his communication bracelet.

A moment later, an old man dressed in a green robe walked in.

After scanning the room, his gaze settled on Lin Chen.

He waved warmly to Lin Chen and said:

"Lin Chen? Would you mind coming out for a bit... so we can have a chat?"

Lin Chen felt that the old man looked somewhat familiar the moment he saw him.

After careful consideration, he thought of the old man named Long Yuanhai on the admission certificate.

"The founder of Project Sequence..."

Lin Chen was surprised and turned to look at Wang Lishan.

"Go, Xiao Chen," Wang Lishan nodded.

Lin Chen then followed Long Yuanhai to a small room.

"Child, do you know who I am?" Long Yuanhai asked softly.

"I know." Lin Chen nodded.

Long Yuanhai, the initiator of the Sequence Project, is also a Martial King-level expert who has lived for hundreds of years.

Although martial arts do not offer the same health benefits and longevity as cultivating immortality, powerful martial artists still enjoy lifespans far exceeding those of ordinary people.

At the Martial Spirit level, lifespan can reach 120 to 150 years.

The Martial Venerable level can live up to two hundred years.

Once one reaches the Martial King level, their lifespan is close to that of a Core Formation cultivator, and they can live for five hundred years.

Right now, Long Yuanhai is an old man who has witnessed several centuries.

"Since you know who I am, I won't waste any more time."

"Xiao Wang told you everything, right? About your promotion in the sequence order..."

Long Yuanhai, his back hunched, asked slowly.

Seeing Lin Chen nod, Long Yuanhai didn't keep him in suspense and went straight to the point:

"You explored the world of cultivation alone, and even though you joined that Changchun Sect, you still lacked some life-saving skills."

"Young Wang gave you that demon-slaying sword, and I heard that Old Jiang also gave you the black hoe. Even so, I, as an elder, cannot be stingy..."

After saying that, Long Yuanhai handed over a palm-sized, pitch-black bottle.

Lin Chen took the bottle and asked in confusion:

"Elder Long... is this also a Martial Spirit?"

Long Yuanhai nodded slightly and reminded him, "The martial spirit is inside. Why don't you open it and take a look?"

After hearing this, Lin Chen opened the bottle, and a pool of dark liquid flowed out of the bottle and slowly gathered in Lin Chen's hand.

In terms of color and shape, it is virtually indistinguishable from ink.

But it's strangely soft to the touch, like something made of gel...

Lin Chen tried to squeeze it with his hands and found that the ink was somewhat like a "non-Newtonian fluid", gathering but not dispersing.

"Elder Long, what kind of martial spirit is this?" Lin Chen asked, increasingly puzzled.

After listening, Long Yuanhai explained:

"Both the demon-slaying sword and the hoe are more focused on killing and not good at defense... but the martial spirit Xuanmo is an excellent defensive martial spirit."

"Try first to use your mind to contact this Martial Spirit Mystic Ink and control its flow on your skin."

Lin Chen did as instructed.

With just a slight thought, the black ink seemed to come alive, quickly adhering to his skin.

When attached to the hands, it becomes a pair of pitch-black gloves.

It feels extremely light to the touch when worn, yet it is impervious to weapons and water.

When attached to the chest and abdomen, the black ink automatically transformed into an inner armor.

It can buffer against attacks and provides excellent defense.

Lin Chen played with it for a while, applying it to various parts of his skin, and suddenly felt its mystery.

"Tsk tsk, with this Xuanmo, it's like having several excellent pieces of armor at the same time!"

"Excellent defense, can appear anywhere on the body, and can even block vital organs at crucial moments..."

Lin Chen's eyes lit up; this kind of convenient protective gear was exactly what he wanted.

Elder Long, who was standing to the side, was also surprised to see that Lin Chen had mastered the use of Xuanmo so quickly.

But he still reminded him:

"Lin Chen, this Xuanmo Armor is usually attached to the skin and can protect vital parts."

"But at crucial moments, you can activate the second form of Martial Spirit Xuanmo."

"Second form?" Lin Chen blinked.

"Try to communicate with the Mystic Ink Armor with your mind, and let it slowly unfold like a scroll, adhering to every inch of your skin..."

Lin Chen did as instructed.

Then, a miraculous scene unfolded.

The Martial Spirit Profound Ink seemed to be a black, tight-fitting undergarment, enveloping Lin Chen's entire body.

From head to toe, there wasn't a single gap...

Even their faces looked like they were wearing a special mask, which didn't affect their breathing or vision at all.

Lin Chen glanced at the reflective window.

He saw that he was wearing a black armor that was as thin as a cicada's wing.

Like Spider-Man from some anime... oh no, more like Venom!

"This Xuanmo armor is truly wondrous..."

Lin Chen was shocked.

After putting on this black-black suit, I don't know if it's just my imagination.

He even felt that his speed and strength had increased significantly.

"Elder Long, can this Xuanmo Armor also improve the user's physical fitness?" Lin Chen asked.

Long Yuanhai nodded slightly after hearing this, and pointed to the black suit on Lin Chen's body, saying:

"Indeed, after wearing the Xuanmo Armor, those below the Martial Grandmaster level can increase their strength and speed by 30% to 50%, with the increase decreasing as the realm increases..."

"Of course, if you are subjected to a fierce attack, or frequently use this physical enhancement, the duration of the armor will be greatly reduced."

"After the energy is completely depleted, it will take seven days to recharge... However, if it is in the first form of Martial Spirit Xuanmo, the consumption is very low."

Upon hearing this, Lin Chen's eyes lit up.

This Martial Spirit Profound Ink is absolutely perfect for him.

Under normal circumstances, it can serve as a life-saving trump card, protecting vital organs.

With Lin Chen's physical abilities, even if he were ambushed by a Core Formation cultivator, he wouldn't die on the spot as long as he protected his vital points.

Maintaining the second form of the implant can significantly enhance physical attributes and defense for a short period of time...

It is very suitable for Lin Chen's combat when encountering unexpected situations.

"If the Xuanmo Armor is combined with the Heavenly Demon Battle Armor... wouldn't that increase combat power several times over?"

Lin Chen was quite tempted.

Next, under Long Yuanhai's guidance, he familiarized himself with the precautions for controlling the Xuanmo Martial Spirit.

It wasn't until evening that Lin Chen called his aunt and uncle and then stayed in the Martial Arts Palace's rest room.

"A total of 120,000 spirit stones... After deducting the cost of advancing the Spirit Devouring Root, a considerable portion can still be reserved for future cultivation."

With a wave of his hand, Lin Chen scattered thousands of spirit stones around him.

After adjusting himself to his optimal state, Lin Chen attempted to advance his Devouring Spirit Root.

With a slight thought, hundreds of spirit stones turned to dust in just a few breaths.

A wisp of pure energy surged into the spiritual root...

(End of this chapter)