chú le liǎng wèi yuán yīng qī de lǎo guài wù ， fàng yǎn yōu zhōu ， jù shuō hái yǒu yī wèi sàn xiū zhōng de níng dān qī gāo shǒu yōng yǒu 。
除了两位元婴期的老怪物，放眼幽州，据说还有一位散修中的凝丹期高手拥有。
Apart from the two ancient monsters at the Core Spirit stage, it was said that there was still a cultivator in the scattered practitioners of the Youzhou region who had reached the Condensation Core stage.
cǐ rén suī shuō wú mén wú pài ， dàn què chū zì yī pò luò de gǔ lǎo jiā zú ， nà zhàn jiǎ jiù shì tā zǔ shàng de chuán chéng zhī wù ， àn shàng gǔ de biāo zhǔn ér yán ， jù shuō pǐn zhì yě zhǐ néng suàn shì yì bān 。
此人虽说无门无派，但却出自一破落的古老家族，那战甲就是他祖上的传承之物，按上古的标准而言，据说品质也只能算是一般。
This person, though without any sect or lineage, came from an old and declining family. The armor he wore was a legacy item passed down by his ancestors. According to ancient standards, it could only be considered average in quality.
rán ér cǐ rén què píng zhe gāi bǎo ， zài níng dān qī xiū shì zhōng chuǎng chū le hǎo dà de míng tóu ， yǐ zhōng qī de xiū wèi ， jiù néng lì dí hòu qī de gāo shǒu ， zhuī běn sù yuán ， quán shì yī lài yú zhàn jiǎ shén qí de gōng xiào 。
然而此人却凭着该宝，在凝丹期修士中闯出了好大的名头，以中期的修为，就能力敌后期的高手，追本溯源，全是依赖于战甲神奇的功效。
However, with this armor, he had gained quite a reputation among the Condensation Core cultivators. With mid-stage cultivation, he could even match up against late-stage experts. This all stemmed from the miraculous effects of the armor.
hǎo bàn tiān ， lín xuān xǐ yuè de xīn qíng cái zhú jiàn píng fù xià lái ， rán hòu tā jiāng shén shí chén rù shǒu zhōng de yù tǒng lǐ miàn 。
好半天，林轩喜悦的心情才逐渐平复下来，然后他将神识沉入手中的玉筒里面。
After a long while, Lin Xuan's joy gradually subsided as he delved into the jade cylinder. He then entered a state akin to meditation, remaining motionless for three days straight.
rán hòu lín xuān jiù zhè yàng yī dòng bù dòng de xiàn rù le rù dìng yì bān 。
然后林轩就这样一动不动的陷入了入定一般。
Finally, Lin Xuan lifted his head, showing a look of admiration. The profundity and complexity of the armor technique far exceeded his expectations.
zhè yī zuò jiù shì sān tiān 。
这一坐就是三天。
He was particularly captivated by the ancient abilities of cultivators!
zhōng yú lín xuān tái qǐ tóu ， liǎn shàng shǎn guò yī sī jīng pèi de shén sè ， zhè zhàn jiǎ shù de bó dà jīng shēn ， hái yuǎn yuǎn zài tā de yù liào zhī shàng 。
终于林轩抬起头，脸上闪过一丝惊佩的神色，这战甲术的博大精深，还远远在他的预料之上。
In truth, this armor technique was similar to a treasure artifact in that it had various methods of crafting and could be categorized into two types: ordinary armor and upgradeable growth-type armor.
duì yú gǔ xiū shì de shén tōng ， gèng shì xīn chí shén wǎng ！
对于古修士的神通，更是心驰神往！
The former was straightforward. One simply needed to find the required materials and refine them according to established techniques. Like with treasure artifacts, they could be stored within one's body using their spirit essence for nourishment, gradually becoming more powerful over time.
zhè suǒ wèi de zhàn jiǎ shù ， qí shí yǔ fǎ bǎo yī yàng ， yǒu zhe duō zhǒng duō yàng de liàn zhì zhī fǎ ， tóng shí yě fēn wéi liǎng dà lèi 。
这所谓的战甲术，其实与法宝一样，有着多种多样的炼制之法，同时也分为两大类。
For the latter, which could be upgraded, it allowed multiple refinements. For instance, at the Condensation Core stage, a basic form of the armor would first be created. Once the cultivator advanced to the Core Spirit stage, they could seek out even rarer materials to upgrade this armor. The benefits were obvious: no waste, as ordinary armor had to be discarded when the cultivator's power surpassed its capabilities and needed to be reforged, rendering years of spirit essence cultivation a waste. In contrast, growth-type armor would simply be upgraded on top of the existing form.
yī lèi shì pǔ tōng zhàn jiǎ ！
一类是普通战甲！
Moreover, such growth-type armor typically offered stronger defensive capabilities.
zhè méi shén me hǎo jiè shào de ， jiù shì xún mì dào suǒ xū yào de cái liào ， yī fǎ liàn zhì chū lái jiù kě yǐ le ， rán hòu xiàng fǎ bǎo yī yàng ， bù yòng de shí hòu jiāng qí shōu rù tǐ nèi yòng yuán shén zī yǎng ， suí zhe suì yuè de chén jī ， zhàn jiǎ de wēi lì yě huì yuè lái yuè qiáng 。
这没什么好介绍的，就是寻觅到所需要的材料，依法炼制出来就可以了，然后像法宝一样，不用的时候将其收入体内用元神滋养，随着岁月的沉积，战甲的威力也会越来越强。
Of course, there was no free lunch. As with everything, there were downsides. The materials required for these upgradeable armors were much more precious, and the refinement process was extremely complex, increasing the likelihood of failure.
dì èr lèi zé shì kě yǐ shēng jí dì chéng zhǎng xíng zhàn jiǎ 。
第二类则是可以升级地成长型战甲。
Lin Xuan did not rush to make a decision right away. Although he spent three full days studying the techniques in the jade cylinder, he only had a cursory look at them.
gù míng sī yì 。 cǐ lèi zhàn jiǎ kě yǐ jìn xíng duō cì liàn zhì 。 bǐ rú shuō zài níng dān qī 。 xiān liàn zhì chū jī chǔ xíng tài 。 děng xiū wèi jìn jiē dào yuán yīng yǐ hòu 。 hái kě yǐ xún mì gèng zhēn guì dì cái liào duì zhè zhǒng zhàn jiǎ jìn xíng shēng jí 。 hǎo chù shì bù yán ér yù dì 。
顾名思义。此类战甲可以进行多次炼制。比如说在凝丹期。先炼制出基础形态。等修为进阶到元婴以后。还可以寻觅更珍贵地材料对这种战甲进行升级。好处是不言而喻地。
In his heart, Lin Xuan naturally preferred crafting an upgradeable armor but understood that one should act within their capabilities. Thus, he decided to thoroughly understand the techniques before choosing which type of armor to forge.
yī shì bú huì làng fèi 。 pǔ tōng zhàn jiǎ dāng zhǔ rén dì xiū wèi dà jìn 。 wú fǎ pǐ pèi dì shí hòu 。 jiù zhǐ yǒu rěn tòng chù lǐ 。 liàn zhì xīn dì 。 yú shì níng dān qī shù bǎi nián dì yuán shén zī yǎng jiù xiāng dāng yú dǎ le shuǐ piāo 。 xīn dì zhàn jiǎ chéng xíng hòu hái dé chóng xīn zī yǎng 。
一是不会浪费。普通战甲当主人地修为大进。无法匹配地时候。就只有忍痛处理。炼制新地。于是凝丹期数百年地元神滋养就相当于打了水漂。新地战甲成型后还得重新滋养。
He reinserted his spirit into the jade cylinder.
chéng zhǎng xíng zhàn jiǎ zé bú huì cún zài zhè ge wèn tí 。 zhǐ shì zài yuán yǒu zhàn jiǎ dì jī chǔ shàng jìn xíng shēng jí 。
成长型战甲则不会存在这个问题。只是在原有战甲地基础上进行升级。
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ér qiě tōng cháng 。 cǐ lèi zhàn jiǎ yě jù yǒu gèng qiáng dì fáng hù lì 。
而且通常。此类战甲也具有更强地防护力。
A month passed.
dāng rán 。 tiān shàng bú huì diào xiàn bǐng 。 fán shì yǒu lì jiù yǒu bì 。 cǐ lèi chéng zhǎng xíng zhàn jiǎ 。 bù jǐn suǒ xū yào dì cái liào yào zhēn guì dé duō 。 ér qiě liàn zhì dì fāng fǎ yě shí fēn fán zá 。 shī bài dì kě néng xìng gèng dà 。
当然。天上不会掉馅饼。凡事有利就有弊。此类成长型战甲。不仅所需要地材料要珍贵得多。而且炼制地方法也十分繁杂。失败地可能性更大。
Two months went by.
lín xuān bìng méi yǒu mǎ shàng zuò jué dìng ， tā suī rán huā fèi le zhěng zhěng sān tiān de shí jiān ， dàn yě jǐn jǐn shì jiāng yù tǒng jiǎn lǐ jiè shào de zhàn jiǎ shù cū lüè liú lǎn le yī biàn 。
林轩并没有马上做决定，他虽然花费了整整三天的时间，但也仅仅是将玉筒简里介绍的战甲术粗略浏览了一遍。
Winter gave way to spring...
cóng nèi xīn lái shuō ， lín xuān dāng rán xī wàng liàn zhì chéng zhǎng xíng zhàn jiǎ ， bù guò tā gèng dǒng de zuò shì qíng yào liàng lì ér xíng ， suǒ yǐ lín xuān jué dìng jiāng lǐ miàn de dōng xī zhuó mó tòu yǐ hòu 。 zài xuǎn zé zì jǐ yào liàn zhì dì zhàn jiǎ 。
从内心来说，林轩当然希望炼制成长型战甲，不过他更懂得做事情要量力而行，所以林轩决定将里面的东西琢磨透以后。再选择自己要炼制地战甲。
Three full months later, Lin Xuan emerged from the training room.
chóng xīn jiāng shén shí chén rù yù tǒng 。
重新将神识沉入玉筒。
Initially, he had only intended to familiarize himself with the secret techniques described in the jade cylinder so as to choose a suitable armor. Unbeknownst to him, this ancient and wondrous craft had captivated his attention, and before he knew it, three months had passed.
yí gè yuè guò qù le 。
一个月过去了。
However, the rewards were substantial.
liǎng gè yuè guò qù le 。
两个月过去了。
Although the armor technique was now lost, it wasn't particularly difficult to understand. It shared many similarities with treasure artifact crafting techniques.
dōng qù chūn lái ……
冬去春来……
Lin Xuan made up his mind. He chose a set of armors described in the jade cylinder: the Azure Flame Qilin Armor!
zú zú sān gè yuè yǐ hòu ， lín xuān cái cóng liàn gōng fáng lǐ zǒu le chū lái 。
足足三个月以后，林轩才从练功房里走了出来。
This armor was an upgradeable type and possessed immense power. In ancient times, it had gained considerable renown.
yuán běn jǐn jǐn shì xiǎng liǎo jiě yī xià yù tǒng lǐ suǒ jiè shào de mì fǎ ， cóng ér xuǎn zé shì hé zì jǐ de zhàn jiǎ 。 bù céng xiǎng ， zì jǐ què bèi zhè chuán chéng zì yuǎn gǔ de shén qí jì yì mí zhù le ， bù zhī bù jué ， jiù dù guò le sān gè yuè de shí guāng 。
原本仅仅是想了解一下玉筒里所介绍的秘法，从而选择适合自己的战甲。不曾想，自己却被这传承自远古的神奇技艺迷住了，不知不觉，就度过了三个月的时光。
While the refinement process wasn't simple, requiring both extremely pure magical energy and far surpassing the spirit essence of peers to allow for subtle control during crafting, Lin Xuan met these requirements perfectly.
bù guò shōu huò dǎo shì hěn fēng hòu 。
不过收获倒是很丰厚。
What truly enticed him about this armor was its formidable defensive capabilities. Even a full attack from an equal-level treasure artifact could be easily deflected by it. Moreover, it had excellent countermeasures against all five elements of magical techniques, especially fire-based spells, which not only blocked them but also absorbed the energy to be used back at the attacker.
zhàn jiǎ shù rú jīn suī yǐ shī chuán ， dàn shuō qǐ lái ， dào yě bìng bù suàn nán ， yǔ liàn zhì fǎ bǎo de jì yì ， nǎi shì yī mài xiāng chéng de dōng xī 。
战甲术如今虽已失传，但说起来，倒也并不算难，与炼制法宝的技艺，乃是一脉相承的东西。
The chest part of the armor featured two holes the size of dragon eyes, as described in the jade cylinder, for embedding demonic cores. One hole was red and could accommodate a demon's core with fiery attributes. The other was black and could hold the core of a ghostly entity with deep cultivation.
lín xuān yě zuò xià le jué dìng 。
林轩也做下了决定。
After embedding them, these cores would enhance the armor’s effectiveness against fire-based and ghostly magical techniques, respectively.
tā kàn zhòng le yù tǒng jiǎn lǐ suǒ jiè shào de yī tào bǎo jiǎ 。
他看中了玉筒简里所介绍的一套宝甲。
This was tailor-made for him. The Nine Heavens Profound Technique mainly focused on fire elements, while the secrets in the True Scripture of Profane Demons were beyond count.
bì yàn qí lín jiǎ ！
碧焰麒麟甲！
However, what ultimately convinced Lin Xuan to craft this armor was its materials. After all, no matter how good an armor might be, if one couldn't gather the necessary materials, it would only be a source of envy.
cǐ jiǎ nǎi shì chéng zhǎng xíng zhàn jiǎ ， wēi lì jí dà 。 zài yuǎn gǔ shí qī yě yǒu zhe hěn dà de shēng míng 。
此甲乃是成长型战甲，威力极大。在远古时期也有着很大的声名。
Compared to other upgradeable armors, the Azure Flame Qilin Armor, despite its formidable power, had a distinct advantage: while the materials needed for upgrades were extremely rare, the basic components could be found in the market. Apart from one or two items, everything else was available at the local bazaar.
liàn zhì zhī fǎ gù rán bù tài jiǎn dān ， yāo qiú liàn zhì zhī rén bù jǐn fǎ lì yào shí fēn jīng chún ， ér qiě shén shí yě yào yuǎn chāo tóng jiē xiū shì ， zhǐ yǒu zhè yàng ， cái néng zài liàn zhì dì shí hòu ， jìn xíng yī xiē xì wēi de cāo kòng 。
炼制之法固然不太简单，要求炼制之人不仅法力要十分精纯，而且神识也要远超同阶修士，只有这样，才能在炼制地时候，进行一些细微的操控。
After much deliberation, Lin Xuan decided to forge this armor.
ér zhè liǎng diǎn ， lín xuān qià qiǎo mǎn zú 。
而这两点，林轩恰巧满足。
Having made his decision, he began sorting through crystal stones and preparing to venture out. Before leaving, he visited the spirit beast room again.
dāng rán ， zuì lìng lín xuān xīn dòng de hái shì cǐ jiǎ dì wēi lì ， jī chǔ de fáng yù lì zì bù bì shuō 。 jí shǐ shì tóng jiē xiū shì fǎ bǎo de quán lì yī jī ， cǐ jiǎ yě néng qīng yì dǎng xià 。
当然，最令林轩心动的还是此甲地威力，基础的防御力自不必说。即使是同阶修士法宝的全力一击，此甲也能轻易挡下。
This time, his joy knew no bounds. The last attempt to reach the Condensation Core stage had been doubly rewarding, not only fulfilling his wish of forming a golden core but also causing the long-unhatched beast egg to finally show signs of life after absorbing the spiritual energy released from within him.
ér qiě duì yú wǔ xíng fǎ shù ， yě dōu yǒu zhe jí hǎo de kè zhì xiào guǒ 。
而且对于五行法术，也都有着极好的克制效果。
Stepping into the stone room, Lin Xuan saw that the array he had set up for gathering spiritual energy was now in operation. Pale green light points appeared in the air and were continuously drawn into the eggshell.
tè bié shì huǒ shǔ xìng fǎ jué ， bù jǐn néng dǎng zhù ， shèn zhì hái néng xī shōu ， zài yóu bǎo jiǎ de zhǔ rén ， jiāng cǐ wēi néng ， yǐ bǐ zhī dào ， hái shī bǐ shēn 。
特别是火属性法诀，不仅能挡住，甚至还能吸收，再由宝甲的主人，将此威能，以彼之道，还施彼身。
Crack...
bǎo jiǎ de xiōng kǒu bù fèn 。 hái yǒu liǎng gè lóng yǎn dà xiǎo kǒng dòng 。 jù yù tǒng lǐ jiè shào ， zhè shì yòng lái xiāng qiàn yāo dān 。
宝甲的胸口部分。还有两个龙眼大小孔洞。据玉筒里介绍，这是用来镶嵌妖丹。
A crack appeared on the surface of the beast egg.
yí gè kǒng dòng chéng chì hóng sè 。 kě yǐ xiāng qiàn huǒ shǔ xìng yāo shòu de yāo dān 。
一个孔洞呈赤红色。可以镶嵌火属性妖兽的妖丹。
Lin Xuan watched with delight as a white beam shot up to the sky, illuminating the entire egg to an astonishing degree. Even Lin Xuan, a cultivator, felt his vision blur momentarily before he turned away.
lìng wài yí gè kǒng dòng chéng mò hēi sè ， kě yǐ xiāng qiàn dào héng shēn hòu de guǐ wù de yāo dān 。
另外一个孔洞呈墨黑色，可以镶嵌道行深厚的鬼物的妖丹。
Startled, he quickly focused his spiritual energy into his eyes and looked back just in time to see the beast break free from its shell. Lin Xuan's mouth hung open in amazement; if not for his shock, he might have bitten his tongue.
xiāng shàng yǐ hòu ， fēn bié duì huǒ shǔ xìng ， yǐ jí guǐ dào dì fǎ shù yǒu jiā chéng de xiào guǒ 。
镶上以后，分别对火属性，以及鬼道地法术有加成的效果。
This...
Apart from the two ancient monsters at the Core Spirit stage, it was said that there was still a cultivator in the scattered practitioners of the Youzhou region who had reached the Condensation Core stage.
This person, though without any sect or lineage, came from an old and declining family. The armor he wore was a legacy item passed down by his ancestors. According to ancient standards, it could only be considered average in quality.
However, with this armor, he had gained quite a reputation among the Condensation Core cultivators. With mid-stage cultivation, he could even match up against late-stage experts. This all stemmed from the miraculous effects of the armor.
After a long while, Lin Xuan's joy gradually subsided as he delved into the jade cylinder. He then entered a state akin to meditation, remaining motionless for three days straight.
Finally, Lin Xuan lifted his head, showing a look of admiration. The profundity and complexity of the armor technique far exceeded his expectations.
He was particularly captivated by the ancient abilities of cultivators!
In truth, this armor technique was similar to a treasure artifact in that it had various methods of crafting and could be categorized into two types: ordinary armor and upgradeable growth-type armor.
The former was straightforward. One simply needed to find the required materials and refine them according to established techniques. Like with treasure artifacts, they could be stored within one's body using their spirit essence for nourishment, gradually becoming more powerful over time.
For the latter, which could be upgraded, it allowed multiple refinements. For instance, at the Condensation Core stage, a basic form of the armor would first be created. Once the cultivator advanced to the Core Spirit stage, they could seek out even rarer materials to upgrade this armor. The benefits were obvious: no waste, as ordinary armor had to be discarded when the cultivator's power surpassed its capabilities and needed to be reforged, rendering years of spirit essence cultivation a waste. In contrast, growth-type armor would simply be upgraded on top of the existing form.
Moreover, such growth-type armor typically offered stronger defensive capabilities.
Of course, there was no free lunch. As with everything, there were downsides. The materials required for these upgradeable armors were much more precious, and the refinement process was extremely complex, increasing the likelihood of failure.
Lin Xuan did not rush to make a decision right away. Although he spent three full days studying the techniques in the jade cylinder, he only had a cursory look at them.
In his heart, Lin Xuan naturally preferred crafting an upgradeable armor but understood that one should act within their capabilities. Thus, he decided to thoroughly understand the techniques before choosing which type of armor to forge.
He reinserted his spirit into the jade cylinder.
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A month passed.
Two months went by.
Winter gave way to spring...
Three full months later, Lin Xuan emerged from the training room.
Initially, he had only intended to familiarize himself with the secret techniques described in the jade cylinder so as to choose a suitable armor. Unbeknownst to him, this ancient and wondrous craft had captivated his attention, and before he knew it, three months had passed.
However, the rewards were substantial.
Although the armor technique was now lost, it wasn't particularly difficult to understand. It shared many similarities with treasure artifact crafting techniques.
Lin Xuan made up his mind. He chose a set of armors described in the jade cylinder: the Azure Flame Qilin Armor!
This armor was an upgradeable type and possessed immense power. In ancient times, it had gained considerable renown.
While the refinement process wasn't simple, requiring both extremely pure magical energy and far surpassing the spirit essence of peers to allow for subtle control during crafting, Lin Xuan met these requirements perfectly.
What truly enticed him about this armor was its formidable defensive capabilities. Even a full attack from an equal-level treasure artifact could be easily deflected by it. Moreover, it had excellent countermeasures against all five elements of magical techniques, especially fire-based spells, which not only blocked them but also absorbed the energy to be used back at the attacker.
The chest part of the armor featured two holes the size of dragon eyes, as described in the jade cylinder, for embedding demonic cores. One hole was red and could accommodate a demon's core with fiery attributes. The other was black and could hold the core of a ghostly entity with deep cultivation.
After embedding them, these cores would enhance the armor’s effectiveness against fire-based and ghostly magical techniques, respectively.
This was tailor-made for him. The Nine Heavens Profound Technique mainly focused on fire elements, while the secrets in the True Scripture of Profane Demons were beyond count.
However, what ultimately convinced Lin Xuan to craft this armor was its materials. After all, no matter how good an armor might be, if one couldn't gather the necessary materials, it would only be a source of envy.
Compared to other upgradeable armors, the Azure Flame Qilin Armor, despite its formidable power, had a distinct advantage: while the materials needed for upgrades were extremely rare, the basic components could be found in the market. Apart from one or two items, everything else was available at the local bazaar.
After much deliberation, Lin Xuan decided to forge this armor.
Having made his decision, he began sorting through crystal stones and preparing to venture out. Before leaving, he visited the spirit beast room again.
This time, his joy knew no bounds. The last attempt to reach the Condensation Core stage had been doubly rewarding, not only fulfilling his wish of forming a golden core but also causing the long-unhatched beast egg to finally show signs of life after absorbing the spiritual energy released from within him.
Stepping into the stone room, Lin Xuan saw that the array he had set up for gathering spiritual energy was now in operation. Pale green light points appeared in the air and were continuously drawn into the eggshell.
Crack...
A crack appeared on the surface of the beast egg.
Lin Xuan watched with delight as a white beam shot up to the sky, illuminating the entire egg to an astonishing degree. Even Lin Xuan, a cultivator, felt his vision blur momentarily before he turned away.
Startled, he quickly focused his spiritual energy into his eyes and looked back just in time to see the beast break free from its shell. Lin Xuan's mouth hung open in amazement; if not for his shock, he might have bitten his tongue.
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