195: Chapter 195 Xuan Turtle Spirit Armor Shield

Ten days passed in the blink of an eye.

Inside the Immortal Cave, Ye Tian slowly opened his eyes. A sharp light was contained within his pupils, and the Aura surrounding his body was harmonious and full. Not only were his injuries completely healed, but he had also thoroughly stabilized the third level of the True Martial Realm.

With a slight thought, he circulated a concealment method, suppressing his outward Aura to the level of the first level of the True Martial Realm.

Hiding one's strength was a necessary survival wisdom in the crisis-ridden Inner Sect.

With a thought, his Divine Sense sank into his identity token. On that 'Hundred Task Scroll', the final task mark had already lit up, signifying that the Hundred Refinements Records were finally complete!

"One hundred tasks... completed."

Ye Tian exhaled a breath of turbid Qi, his heart filled with a thousand emotions.

Among these hundred tasks, there were life-and-death struggles hunting Vicious Beasts, heart-stopping explorations of ancient ruins, long-distance treks escorting supplies, and even life-and-death tests like Muyin Village, where he faced the evil cultivators of the Shadow Calamity Tower directly.

Every task was a tempering of his Heart-Nature, strength, and wisdom.

Looking back now, the gains far exceeded those generous contribution points.

His combat experience, adaptability, and even his control over his own power had all seen significant improvements.

He finally understood why the Sect mandated Disciples to complete these hundred tasks within a month.

No matter how talented you are, if you don't experience actual combat, you will always be a flower in a greenhouse.

He carefully counted the contribution points accumulated in his identity token.

Completing the Hundred Refinements Records itself offered a massive reward, and since the Muyin Village task had been upgraded to Grade A, the rewards were even more bountiful.

The contribution points he now possessed were already a very considerable number, enough to make many veteran Inner Sect students green with envy.

"Inner Sect contribution points are indeed precious," Ye Tian thought to himself.

These contribution points were earned through repeated battles and adventures; they could be called the crystallization of his blood and sweat.

Their value also far exceeded those of the Outer Sect. The treasures, Medicinal Pills, and Cultivation Techniques that could be exchanged were all top-tier, and there were even many scarce resources that were difficult to find in the outside world.

With his strength increased and resources in hand, the next step was how to transform these resources into immediate combat power and future potential.

Ye Tian calmed his mind and carefully reviewed what he had learned.

Mind-Cultivation Technique: The Star Qi Induction Art was his foundation. It drew upon Astral Power and was upright and majestic; there was no need to change it.

Movement Technique: The Tauxu Star-Shift Steps was a Heaven Rank remnant piece. It was incredibly profound, combining both speed and unpredictability. Although he hadn't reached Major Achievement with it yet, it was currently more than sufficient, even far surpassing those of the same rank.

Martial Skills: Starfall Finger was fierce and sharp, while Heart-Piercing Finger was sinister and malicious. Both had been cultivated to Major Achievement, and their power was considerable.

As for the Overlapping Wave Fist, its grade was too low to be of much use anymore, so it was discarded.

Weapon: The liuguang sword, a High Grade Profound Rank Spiritual Artifact, was peerlessly sharp, light, and swift. It was currently his primary weapon for combat.

The Taiyi Light-Splitting Sword Art was Advanced Profound Rank. It was a secret manual of the sword Dao with immense potential, but he had never had the time to delve deep into its study.

"What I lack..." Ye Tian's eyes flickered, "is first, a powerful killing technique.

If I can master the Taiyi Light-Splitting Sword Art, it should greatly compensate for this deficiency, making my offensive methods more systematic and formidable.

Second... is a life-saving protective item!"

He recalled the battles with Gao Ling and the Shadow Calamity Tower assassins. Their cultivations were deep and their attacks fierce. If not for the strength of his Five Elements Sword Body, he would have fallen long ago.

Attacking is certainly important, but staying alive is the foundation.

A powerful defensive treasure could save his life at a critical moment!

"The path of a Sword Cultivator is one of fierce offense, but one also needs to guard their foundation. A good defensive treasure is indispensable."

Ye Tian made up his mind. "I'll go to the Hall of Myriad Treasures first to exchange for a suitable defensive treasure, then I'll go into seclusion to comprehend the Taiyi Light-Splitting Sword Art!"

Thinking this, Ye Tian stood up and walked out of his Immortal Cave, turning into a streak of light as he headed toward the Hall of Myriad Treasures in the Inner Sect area.

The Hall of Myriad Treasures was located halfway up Tianquan Peak. It was a magnificent and massive hall that radiated an Aura of treasures reaching the sky.

The space inside the hall was vast, divided into countless areas: Medicinal Pills, Spiritual Plants, mineral materials, Cultivation Techniques, Jade Slips, Spiritual Artifacts, treasures... a dazzling array of everything one could need.

Disciples came and went in an endless stream, all of them possessing thick and powerful Auras.

Ye Tian stepped into the hall and walked directly toward the 'Treasure Area'.

Displayed here were all sorts of defensive treasures, from common shields and armor to special Talismans, jade pendants, small tripods, and orbs... they shimmered with light and a pressing Spiritual Qi.

A deacon Elder approached him, expressionless. "What do you wish to exchange for?"

"This Disciple would like to look at defensive treasures," Ye Tian said with a cupped-fist salute.

The deacon Elder glanced at Ye Tian, seeming slightly surprised by his youth, but he didn't ask much. He raised his hand and cast a Spell.

Immediately, a light screen lit up in front of him, listing dozens of phantom images of various treasures, accompanied by brief introductions and exchange prices.

"Black Tortoise Shield, Low Grade Profound Rank, refined from a hundred-year-old black tortoise shell. Strong defensive power. Requires eight hundred contributions."

"Golden Light Talisman Armor, Medium Grade Profound Rank, condensed from Talismans. Can automatically protect its master and withstand three full-power strikes from the fifth level of the True Martial Realm. Requires one thousand five hundred contributions."

"Lingxi Jade Pendant, High Grade Profound Rank, nourishes the Divine Soul. Can resist some Divine Soul attacks and form a Lingxi protective shield. Requires two thousand eight hundred contributions."

"Hundred-Refined Vajra Bracelet, Top Grade Profound Rank, can change size. Offensive and defensive in one, incredibly sturdy. Requires four thousand five hundred contributions."

"..."

Ye Tian's gaze swept over them as he quickly calculated in his mind.

These treasures each had their pros and cons, and their prices varied greatly.

Although he had many contribution points, he still needed to be careful with his spending.

"Elder, are there any treasures that can resist sinister Evil Qi and Divine Soul erosion, and also have extraordinary physical defense?" Ye Tian asked.

He knew well that his future opponents would mostly be eerie existences like the Shadow Calamity Tower or Hei Sha, where ordinary defense might not be very effective.

Hearing this, the deacon Elder took another look at Ye Tian. After a moment of contemplation, he cast another Spell.

The light screen changed, and three treasure phantoms appeared. Their Auras were clearly more obscure.

"Pure Heart Soul-Suppressing Bell, Low Grade Earth Rank (Damaged). An ancient cultivator's relic. The bell's sound can suppress evil spirits and protect the Divine Soul, with miraculous effects against sinister power. However, the body is damaged, so its physical defense is slightly weak. Requires seven thousand contributions."

"Five Elements Luotian Umbrella, Low Grade Earth Rank, refined from Five Elements refined gold supplemented with spiritual wood. When opened, it can form a Five Elements circulating shield. Comprehensive defense with a bonus to defending against Five Elements Spells. But it is slightly lacking against specialized Divine Soul or curse-type attacks. Requires eight thousand contributions."

"black tortoise spirit armor shield, Low Grade Earth Rank (Imitation). An imitation refined from the shell of the ancient Divine Beast, the Black Tortoise. Extremely strong physical defense, containing a trace of Black Tortoise Bloodline Power. Has a bonus to defense against Water and Earth-type Spells and possesses certain evil-repelling characteristics. But its resistance to pure Divine Soul attacks is average. Requires nine thousand five hundred contributions."

Earth Rank treasures!

The price had also instantly soared!

Ye Tian's gaze was instantly drawn to the third item, the black tortoise spirit armor shield!

It wasn't because it was the most expensive, but because of the name 'Black Tortoise'!

This immediately made him think of Master Xuan Gui and the chaos bead inside his body!

Was there a connection between the two?

Moreover, this shield had extremely strong physical defense and evil-repelling characteristics, which perfectly suited his needs.

As for Divine Soul defense, he had the chaos bead sitting in his Sea of Consciousness; ordinary Divine Soul attacks were simply ineffective!

"Elder, this Disciple wishes to exchange for this black tortoise spirit armor shield," Ye Tian said decisively.

A flash of surprise appeared in the deacon Elder's eyes. He hadn't expected Ye Tian to be so wealthy, but he didn't say much, only confirming: "Nine thousand five hundred contribution points, are you sure?"

"I'm sure."

Ye Tian nodded and handed over his identity token.

After deducting the contribution points, the deacon Elder took out a palm-sized shield—dark gold in color, ancient in style, with natural tortoise shell patterns on its surface—and handed it to Ye Tian.

The shield felt heavy in his hand and cool to the touch. It faintly emitted a thick, vast, and slightly holy power fluctuation.

Ye Tian's heart stirred as he tried to inject a trace of Five Elements True Essence into it.

"Buzz!"

The shield vibrated slightly, and the tortoise shell patterns on the surface lit up with a soft glow, emitting an even more powerful defensive Aura.

To Ye Tian's surprise, the chaos bead in his Dantian also moved slightly, producing an extremely faint resonance with the shield!

"There really is a connection!"

Ye Tian was overjoyed in his heart, but on the surface, he remained calm. He put away the shield, thanked the deacon Elder, and turned to leave.

Walking out of the Hall of Myriad Treasures, Ye Tian's heart was racing.

Not only had he obtained a defensive treasure he liked, but he also seemed to have accidentally discovered a clue related to Master Xuan Gui.

This shield was definitely no ordinary item!

He was just about to return to his Immortal Cave to refine his new treasure and comprehend his sword art when a sudden clamor came from the distance, mixed with intense energy collisions!