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Chapter 396 Armor
A golden jade burial suit appeared on the body of the large, fat rat.

The flesh in his hand was quickly devoured by the fat rat, leaving only a thick bone.

"Hello, newly promoted member of the Twenty-Eight Mansions."

"I am the Sky-Turning Rat guarding the Palace of the Rat."

"You saw the giant clock above the Hall of Fortune, didn't you?"

"The numbers on this clock represent the twelve zodiac animals."

“Every hour, the flame representing the twelve zodiac animals will disappear.”

"What I'm going to teach you is how to grip the Horcrux tightly."

"And by using the power of the Soul Weapon, we can kill low-level pet beasts."

"These are my requirements. If you can meet them, I will let you pass through the Rat Palace."

The rat pulled out a meaty bone from its belly pocket and began to chew on it again.

My hands looked quite greasy.

There were still a few drops of oil on his beard.

"bring it on."

The Sky-Turning Rat waved its hand, and the Northern Star Wolf Blade crashed to the ground with a thud.

“Pick it up and grip it tightly. You have ten minutes to get used to the weight of the Northern Star Wolf Blade.”

"Ten minutes later, the ground rat will attack you."

"The fastest record I've ever seen is getting used to the weight of a Horcrux in one minute."

"I don't know how long it will take you, but for an ordinary pet trainer, it usually takes more than ten minutes."

"Ten minutes is the perfect time for me to test whether you can withstand the power of the Horcrux."

Ye Bai looked at the twin blades of the Northern Star Wolf Blade.

He bent down and touched the blade.

The Sunblade exudes a warm and cozy aura, while the Moonblade exudes a hint of coolness.

Ye Bai gripped the handle and effortlessly raised the Sun and Moon Twin Blades, twirling them in mid-air with several flourishes.

The rat's eyes were practically bulging out of their sockets.

"No way, your compatibility with the Northern Star Wolf Blade is actually this high?"

"The basic synchronization rate has reached 100%?"

"I have never seen anyone completely control the Northern Star Wolf Blade in less than a second."

Synchronization rate is a term used to describe the degree of compatibility between the Sky-Turning Rat's perception of the Horcrux and the human.

Generally, the higher the synchronization rate, the more adaptable the Horcrux is to humans.

Eighty percent is considered qualified, and those who can achieve over ninety percent are truly exceptional.

The synchronization rate reached 100%, something I've never seen before.

"Now that you have completely mastered the Northern Star Wolf Blade."

"Then let's start the test."

"You must kill at least ten ground rats within ten minutes."

"After the Earth Rat is killed, spiritual energy will gather in the Northern Star Wolf Blade."

"This spiritual essence is a wonderful thing."

"The more Earth Rat you kill, the more Spirit Essence you will obtain."

As soon as the Sky-Turning Rat finished speaking, countless Earth-Penetrating Rats rushed out of the Rat Palace.

These ground squirrels were all large and burly, their bodies covered with a thick layer of yellowish-brown hard shell.

Inside the dimly lit Rat Palace, a faint beam of light flickered, illuminating the ancient walls and the endless Earth Rats lurking in the corners.

A faint, earthy smell filled the air, making one feel nauseous.

Large, calf-sized ground squirrels, like yellow ghosts, darted through the shadows.

Their eyes gleamed with a scarlet light, making them look quite cruel.

Despite the overwhelming swarm of rats, Ye Bai felt no fear whatsoever.

He gripped the Northern Star Wolf Blade tightly in his hand, a cold glint appearing in his eyes.

A plan formed in his mind, and his body suddenly began to move.

The blade danced on its edge, reflecting a cold light.

Without hesitation, he swung the Northern Star Wolf Blade and slashed at the nearest Earth Rat.

The blade flashed like lightning, instantly slicing through the darkness. With a soft "thud," the ground rat fell to the ground, lifeless.

The body gradually turned into nothingness, and tiny specks of starlight merged into the blade—that was the spiritual energy.

Seeing their companion suddenly die, the mole rats showed no panic, their eyes still revealing a cruel look.

They suddenly moved, sweeping in like a tsunami.

One by one, the ground rats suddenly fell down.

As Ye Bai's movements became increasingly swift, the blade traced sharp trajectories in the air, leaving trails of blood.

Each swing of the sword was accompanied by a scream, followed by a heavy thud as it fell to the ground, then dissipated into endless starlight in mid-air.

The twin blades of the sun and moon also emitted a faint light.

The spirit's form gradually solidified.

What was originally just a phantom has now become a physical entity.

They detached from the blade and roared as they flew towards the direction of the Earth Rat.

As the number of ground squirrels decreased, the air in the rat palace gradually became fresher, and the suffocating earthy smell was replaced by fresh air.

Finally, when the last earth rat fell into a pool of blood, the figure stopped swinging its blade and stood silently.

Ye Bai was thoroughly satisfied by Bei Chen Tianlang Blade's series of attacks.

The bone club in the rat's hand fell from its arm and slammed heavily to the ground.

The bone club fell to the ground, creating a small, shallow crater.

The rat was speechless.

"You wiped out my entire army of Golems just like that?"

"What the hell."

"This is the spiritual essence that my Rat Palace has accumulated for a year."

"I originally intended to use it to enhance my weapon."

"Alright, you've passed. Now go on your way. Don't stand there in front of me; it's getting a bit annoying."

The Sky-Turning Rat picked up the bone club that had fallen to the ground and looked at Ye Bai with some displeasure.

His voice was also somewhat weak and feeble.

It was bleeding silently at that moment.

My old swan.

With so much spiritual energy, please share some with me. I'm so envious!

"By the way, kid, the Ox Palace isn't so easy to get through, you understand?"

The Rat continued speaking.

Ye Bai waved his hand, indicating that he already knew.

The Ox Palace features rough pillars arranged around a spacious courtyard, each seemingly bearing the weight of history, exuding a rustic and dignified charm.

Every few steps, you'll see a bull-shaped sculpture or a stone carving, both large and rugged.

Every brick and tile of the palace exudes a simple yet grand atmosphere.

The palace guards were minotaurs clad in black armor. They were solemn and dignified, each holding a sharp axe that gleamed with an endless chill in the dim light.

Their gazes are as sharp as those of eagles, making it impossible to look directly at them.

Occasionally, a gentle breeze blows by, and the stone chips that have crumbled from the rough pillars drift down gently, adding a touch of the marks of time.

In this ancient and grand Ox Palace, one can almost hear echoes of mooing.

At that moment, the ground shook.

A colossal figure emerged from the depths of the palace. It wielded two enormous axes.

Its body is as majestic as a sculpture, its imposing physique exuding a steady strength. It
Clad in golden armor that shone with dazzling brilliance, the fine iron scales on his body were arranged in an orderly fashion, each scale engraved with intricate runes, radiating golden light under the firelight.

Its hooves pounded the ground, each step causing the earth to tremble, resounding with a powerful echo and the sound of its heavy breathing.

The two enormous axes, as heavy as mountains, dragged across the ground, leaving two deep scratches.

Then it raised its axe and chopped heavily into the ground.

As the divine ox moved, it cut through the air with a whooshing sound, as if even the air itself was being split in two.

The cold light flowing on the axe blade shone brightly against the golden armor.

The divine bull's eyes were deep and powerful, exuding an undeniable aura of dominance.

It slowly raised its head and its gaze fell on Ye Bai.

Her large, bell-like eyes sized Ye Bai up and down.

"Hello, White Tiger Fang."

"I've been waiting for you for a long time."

"My name is Earthshaking Divine Ox."

"By the way, my weapons are two giant axes."

"These two axes were painstakingly shaped from my two cow horns."

The Earthshaking Divine Bull was wearing golden armor.

It made a muffled, hollow sound.

"So, Lord Earthshaker, what kind of test do I need for this stage?"

Ye Bai spoke with unusual respect.

"My request is simple: learn from me how to use weapons."

"How to transform the Northern Star Wolf Blade Armor into a defensive weapon for oneself."

"Each Soul Weapon, in addition to having offensive means, can also be armored to form the strongest defensive force."

"The armor I wear is an extension of my axe."

"By comparing them, you can see just how terrifying the power is after being armored."

"Moreover, the armor you wear can even enhance your combat power."

The Earth-Shaking Divine Ox stomped heavily on the ground.

Spiderweb-like cracks appeared on the ground, and endless rocks emerged from the ground, forming a towering stone pillar.

"All you have to do is cut the stone pillar in one move."

"The stone pillar will generate a large amount of rubble during its collapse."

"And you must take advantage of the gaps in the formation of the rubble to armor your weapon."

"You must trust the Horcruxes; the Horcruxes are your best friends."

Ye Bai gripped the Northern Star Wolf Blade tightly, the veins on the back of his hand bulging.

Blazing flames shot out from the sun blade and landed on the ground.

The moon blade froze into a large block of frost.

His gaze was fixed on the stone pillar in front of him, which was his training target.

With a clear whistle, Ye Bai wielded his twin blades, the sword light as bright as a rainbow, like a lightning bolt slicing through the sky, leaving a trail in the air.

In an instant, the blade tip suddenly exerted force, and with a deafening roar, the stone pillar split in two under the impact of the sun and moon blades.

In just a moment, it shattered into countless stones and fell from the sky.

At that moment, a hint of satisfaction flashed in Ye Bai's eyes.

His movements were clean and swift, without the slightest hesitation or unnecessary action, as if his feat just now was nothing more than a simple exercise.

Stone chips flew everywhere. After the dust settled, only the split stone pillar and Ye Bai, who had hidden far away, remained.

"Unqualified."

The Earth-Shaking Divine Ox spoke in a deep, resonant voice.

"I already told you that."

"You must split the stone pillar and transform the Northern Star Wolf Blade Armor before you can complete the mission."

"Only then can you pass the test, leave this place, and head to the Tiger Palace."

“But just now, you only dodged it. Even if you successfully split the stone pillar, you still failed the test.”

"You stay here and continue practicing. I'll just watch you from the side."

The Earth-Shaking Divine Ox stomped its foot hard on the ground again.

The entire ground began to shake.

The stone pillars reassembled, forming a towering pillar that reached the heavens.

"First, you need to understand what armor transformation is."

"Hornets represent not only offensive power, but also a belief in protection."

"This kind of protection transcends mountains and seas."

"The armor can only be generated by the belief in protection."

"The soul weapons of the Twenty-Eight Constellations were all born from the power of protection."

You should think about the people who are protecting you.

"But to learn to love others, you must first love yourself; that is the true meaning."

The Earth-Shaking Divine Ox pulled a gourd of wine from its waist, took a sip of wine, and let out a loud burp.

"Comfortable, comfortable, this strong liquor is indeed excellent."

Then the Earth-Shaking Divine Ox sat heavily on the ground, causing the entire ground to shake violently.

Ye Bai almost fell to the ground with a thud.

In a moment of desperation, the Northern Star Wolf Blade transformed into a suit of armor and landed on Ye Bai's body.

The armor slammed into the ground, but Ye Bai felt no pain whatsoever.

The color was slightly different from what I had imagined. In the flickering firelight, the armor shimmered with a silvery-white light, as if a star had fallen to earth.

Ye Bai wielded the Sun and Moon Twin Blades, which were like the embodiment of the sun and the moon.

One is as blazing as the sun, the other as cool as the moon.

When Ye Bai wielded his twin swords, the light of the sun and moon seemed to intertwine on the battlefield, dazzling and brilliant.

The blazing sword energy left dazzling trails in the air, while the cool sword intent was like a summer night breeze, bringing a touch of coolness.

Ye Bai's shoulder blades are covered with wolf-head shaped armor, which looks quite tough.

He looked at the armor with curiosity in his eyes.

"Is this the state of the Northern Star Wolf Blade Armor after it has been transformed?"

The main body of the Beichen Tianlang Blade Armor is made of silver metal and inlaid with deep blue gemstones, like twinkling stars, mysterious and profound.

The armor was exquisitely designed; each plate resembled a meticulously carved scale or a woven gold thread armor, both incredibly strong and as flexible as flowing water.

On the chest of the armor, a lifelike metal wolf head is depicted, its mouth wide open as if roaring at the sky.

Above the wolf's head, a streamlined metal horn pierces the sky.

Behind the armor, a long tail, like a wolf's tail, with a sharp tip, resembles an invisible blade, ready to tear through the enemy's defenses at any moment.

For the gauntlets, the Beichen Tianlang Blade Armor adopts a half-finger design, exposing slender fingers for flexible weapon handling.

The shape of wolf claws is clearly visible on the metal gauntlets, and each strike carries the ferocity and decisiveness of a night wolf.

The leg armor, close to Ye Bai's legs, neither hinders his running nor hinders his movement, but also plays a crucial protective role in battle.

"Phew, I didn't expect you to master the armor transformation so quickly."

"The White Tiger's Fang's learning ability is indeed terrifying."

"However, your ex had the same experience twenty years ago, and even broke the record back then."

"By the way, he looks a bit like you."

(End of this chapter)