In the world of martial arts, there is a vast fantasy world.

Chapter 297 Five Realms Inscribed Armor

After hearing Shang Lian's subsequent explanation, Shen Xing roughly understood that this place had changed a lot.

Thousands of years ago, when the ancestor of the Great Shang Dynasty was there, it was a complete sect compared to now. Everyone was recruited from outside, and then they studied and cultivated, starting as outer disciples, apprentice disciples, and all the way to true disciples.

Before that patriarch left, he was an outer sect elder.

Yes, only the outer gate.

The inner gate is the sacred ground.

Seeing that he had been refused entry to the holy land, he left and wandered around as a traveler until he realized that he was being refused entry and could not break through the fog. Only then did he establish the Great Shang Dynasty.

Clearly, this place has likely undergone considerable changes over the past few thousand years.

However, it should be a positive change.

The first three realms are gathered in the city, while the middle three realms are scattered in the wild, each cultivating spiritual herbs and researching inscriptions. In the few days that the detection device has been here, Shen Xing has sensed huge Yuan energy fluctuations in the wild more than once, but they are not from fighting, but from alchemy and weapon forging.

Among them were many fifth- and sixth-grade elixirs that were refined.

Shen Xing's heart fluttered at the sight.

If he wants to maintain an extremely high cultivation speed in the Mountain and Sea Realm, using a sixth-grade pill is undoubtedly the best option, and not just a regular sixth-grade pill, because according to his current estimate, even a low-grade sixth-grade pill would probably take thirty years to reach the Mountain and Sea Perfection Realm.

Ten years to advance a minor realm—this is an exaggerated and terrifying concept compared to any martial artist in either world.

But for Shen Xing, who has the advantages of both worlds, it is clearly possible to go even faster.

As long as there are enough resources!

Furthermore, if alchemy were combined with the resource extraction technology of the Human Federation, could it be even faster?

"We need to find a way in, preferably through a legitimate route." Shen Xing made up his mind immediately.

In any case, a place like this should definitely not be overlooked.

The reason he sought official channels was, of course, because he didn't yet have the ability to infiltrate the network.

And there's no rush to break in.

Things are different now. He will definitely be staying in the Mountain and Sea Realm for a long time, and the research institute, including the Inscription Company, will also need a long period of development.

These are things that can't be rushed.

After looking Shang Lian and Bai Yu over, Shen Xing finally said, "I'll leave the intelligence gathering to the two of you."

Bai Yu and Shang Lian were both taken aback.

But Shen Xing continued, "I know that both of your factions have made considerable gains recently by taking advantage of my power. I don't mind, but when I need to use you, you must not hesitate."

He didn't speak coldly, nor did he have a cold expression; even his tone was flat and indifferent, as if he had just said it casually, but it still made Shang Lian and Bai Yu's hearts tremble.

Now, Shen Xing no longer needs to rely on the "backing forces" that he has never met before if he wants to intimidate them.

He alone wields immense power.

The sun and moon that died in Shating are the best proof.

So at that moment, both of them bowed their heads and said "yes".

The reason Shen Xing involved them was naturally for manpower. Although he had trained his own people, their numbers were too small and their strength was not high. They were fine as managers and supervisors, but for things like intelligence gathering, he had to rely on other major forces.

Clearly, from this point on, both the Tianyuan Sect and the Great Shang Dynasty officially came under his control.

This is also logical, as the Tianyuan Sect is directly under his threat, while the Great Shang Dynasty has been actively trying to get closer to him.

As for Shen Xing himself, besides cultivating, he naturally continued to take action against the Ancient Sword Sect.

Firstly, to quickly hone the power of the Mountain and Sea Realm; secondly, to further probe the sacred land behind the Ancient Sword Sect.

With the Seven Realms Jade Talisman in hand, if one still dares not be bold, one might even suffer setbacks in one's martial arts aspirations.

Two months later, the Five Realms Armor that Shen Xing had been waiting for ever since he stepped into the Mountain and Sea Realm was finally designed and completed.

"Boss," Xu Qing couldn't help but say as he showed the armor to Shen Xing, "this armor is pretty much the limit of my current abilities."

"Huh?" Shen Xing was taken aback, and looked at him with a slight frown. "Aren't you a little too insecure?"

While still in school, Xu Qing was already capable of independently designing the Five Realms Armor. In the three years since he left school, he has even participated in the design of the first set of inscribed armor. Naturally, his technical skills have also improved.

In fact, when it comes to rune armor, it is one of the best, even in the entire Federation of Humanity.

Xu Qing shook his head and said, "If it were just designing ordinary armor, I would naturally be confident, but inscribed armor... my cultivation level limits my ability."

When he spoke of this time, his face showed a hint of undisguised frustration and disappointment.

"Didn't they say that simple design doesn't require cultivation?" Shen Xing frowned even more.

"I initially thought so too, but when designing this set of Five Realms Inscribed Armor, I realized the problem." Xu Qing looked at the Five Realms Inscribed Armor in front of him, his eyes filled with a hint of fascination. "Those Five Realms Inscriptions cannot be judged or analyzed by simple scientific values. They are like having their own lives, intertwined and influencing each other, and closely related to the strength of the creator, refiner, and even the user. Moreover, I really can't understand the effects of some Five Realms Inscriptions. That extraordinary level is beyond my realm."

Shen Xing remained silent.

He looked at the armor in front of him again and seemed to be able to sense the will of the armor itself.

Even though it is a new species, it does exist.

In the field of weapon crafting, the fourth realm is already considered a "divine weapon" as it has developed some intelligence, while the fifth realm is even higher, and it is no exaggeration to say that it truly possesses its own life.

Perhaps, at this level, as Xu Qing said, things should be reversed.

The main role is that of a weapon refiner, supplemented by an equipment designer.

Without sufficient resources, it's impossible to understand inscriptions, let alone undertake such a complex and massive design.

"Your martial arts talent is not bad either, so why are you so discouraged?" Shen Xing looked at Xu Qing again, his brows slightly furrowed, and reprimanded him.

Xu Qing perked up and nodded shyly.

"I'm sorry for making a fool of myself, boss."

People like him still retain the simplicity of researchers. Although he respects Shen Xing, he doesn't show it in his words or actions.

Shen Xing was happy to agree.

"In that case, you'll be in charge of designing the public version of the Four Realms Armor," Shen Xing said after thinking for a moment. "Your team can't go back for the time being, but you're at the forefront of inscribed armor, so it's not good to leave you idle."

"No problem!" Xu Qing was clearly pleasantly surprised.

He thought he was going to be sidelined.

Designing the public version of the inscribed armor for the four realms was right within his capabilities, and he was extremely interested in it!

"But this set of Fifth Realm armor, after all, came from your hands." Shen Xing pointed to the set in front of him again. "Let's not talk about any lack of ability or anything like that. It's your mission, and you must complete it no matter what!"

"Yes!" Xu Qing nodded solemnly.

He did feel the pressure, but he had to get things done.

Otherwise, if everyone could shirk their responsibilities by saying "I'm not capable enough," then no one would do the work.

Shen Xing didn't hesitate and immediately put on the armor.

Even halfway through putting it on, one can more clearly feel the armor itself cheering and its anticipation for them.

It is an exclusive armor set in itself.

After he was fully dressed, he slightly activated his Yuan Power, and Shen Xing immediately trembled.

He gained a deeper understanding of why Xu Qing believed he was incapable of designing such armor.

There was clearly primordial energy approaching from within. Under the influence of the primordial energy channels, the inscriptions were almost imperceptible. They felt as if they had merged with the primordial energy within his body, just like the martial arts intent engraved on his own soul, and there was almost no awkwardness from the "external force".

Although it is not a transformation of life, in terms of perception, it is almost the same as another transformation of life.

Shen Xing moved slightly, but with a thought, his figure instantly appeared in another location. The speed was so fast that it almost exceeded his reaction time, but he did not feel any sense of being unable to control it. This was because at this moment, he and the armor itself were also one in mind and soul.

This suit of armor is just like an organ of his own!

"In terms of parameters, how much of the power of the sun and moon will I be able to achieve after I put on this armor?" Shen Xing asked, suppressing his urge to further experience this powerful force.

"In terms of pure Yuan energy quality and basic strength, it should be able to reach about one-tenth," Xu Qing replied. "This armor does not support the boss's dragon transformation for the time being, but it can be used for other martial arts intents. However, considering the huge difference between the fifth and sixth realms of martial arts intent, it still cannot directly confront the Sun and Moon realms."

Shen Xing nodded slightly.

This is understandable.

The further you go, the greater the gap becomes between each level.

Cross-border travel is virtually impossible.

One-tenth was actually beyond his expectations.

Shen Xing originally thought that one-twentieth, or even one-fiftieth, would be considered good.

This is already enough to roam freely across the mountains and seas.

Keep in mind that this is just the beginning. His strength has only just broken through the Mountain and Sea realm. This armor is far from reaching the pinnacle of the Five Realms Inscribed Armor, and it can't even be called perfect.

Based on this, it's possible that there really is a possibility of fighting against the Sixth Realm in the Fifth Realm.

That would be far too powerful.

The nature of the conflict between the Four Realms and the Five Realms is completely different!

However, theory is theory, and practice is practice.

"I have to give it a try," Shen Xing said, sounding quite impatient.

(End of this chapter)