Xuanwu War Sovereign

When the Lifebound Star Mark was projected onto the Star Ball, Qin Feng closed his eyes.

His consciousness appeared above a Star River, surrounded by countless inverted nebulae. Beneath his feet was the Fallen God Star.

THUMP THUMP THUMP!

Qin Feng was curled up above the Star River, as if he had sensed a surging and powerful heartbeat.

The heartbeat grew closer and closer.

Qin Feng’s body gradually straightened. He snapped his eyes open, and a magnificent Battle Armor appeared before him.

A blood-red cape, perfectly streamlined body armor, and below that, greaves and sabatons. The design of these leg and foot pieces was flawless, capable of defending the vast majority of Qin Feng’s vital spots.

For the upper body, there were vambraces and gauntlets, topped by a helmet.

This set of Battle Armor perfectly aligned with Qin Feng’s philosophy: practical, yet not lacking in domineering presence or magnificence.

In Qin Feng’s mind, this Battle Armor would perfectly compensate for some of the flaws in the first layer of the Eight Desolates Undying Profound Technique.

The Star Battle Armor and the Eight Desolates Undying Profound Technique were mutually complementary.

Each piece of the Battle Armor’s plating corresponded to important acupoints and meridians. Every time Qin Feng circulated the Mixed Element Star Technique, a wisp of True Power would follow, tempering the armor.

The Battle Armor would grow progressively stronger.

Qin Feng closed his eyes. At the same time, back in the Side Hall, a ferocious, baleful aura erupted, soaring to the heavens. Inside the golden box, the silvery-white iron sphere instantly began to transform.

A pure, blackish-red killing intent coiled around it.

The Star Ball began to transform. The first piece to appear was a breastplate, the very core of the Battle Armor, followed by the greaves, knee guards, and sabatons.

Half a breath later, a pair of gauntlets that looked as if they were sculpted by the heavens and the earth themselves materialized, followed by vambraces, pauldrons, and finally, the helmet.

Once he was clad in the Battle Armor, a blood-red cape unfurled explosively behind him.

It was the Iron-Blood Cape. The instant it appeared, complete information about it flooded Qin Feng’s mind.

The Iron-Blood Cape possessed a special ability seemingly related to the Fallen God Star. It could absorb any Blood Qi, baleful energy, or Evil Qi and transform it into pure Fallen God Star Power to replenish Qin Feng’s reserves and help the Battle Armor evolve.

While wearing the Battle Armor, the Mixed Element Star Technique within Qin Feng’s body began to circulate at a previously unimaginable speed.

He could achieve the effects of deliberate seated Cultivation just by standing still.

This benefit alone was immense for Qin Feng.

Over time, the bit-by-bit accumulation would lead to an unimaginable rate of progress.

And this was just one of the Battle Armor’s more insignificant abilities.

Qin Feng swung his arm. The Battle Armor’s capabilities were beyond imagination; it not only amplified his attack power but also possessed an innate and extremely strong defense.

If he had been wearing this Battle Armor when he faced Shi Wushuang of the Golden Three-eyed Lion Royal Family, Qin Feng was confident he could have taken a direct hit and survived, even without relying on the Book of "Yu".

The Battle Armor still had many abilities waiting to be discovered.

’As expected of one of the cornerstones that keeps the Star Sect standing strong!’ Qin Feng’s eyes lit up with delight. The armor was far more powerful than he had imagined.

Clad in the mysterious black Battle Armor, his blood-red cape whipping in an unseen wind, the Evil Qi that usually clung to Qin Feng was now tinged with a domineering presence. His entire aura seemed to have transformed.

He looked like a Fierce God from the Taigu Era.

His black hair cascaded down like a waterfall, framing a slender figure that now seemed exceptionally sharp, almost devilishly charming.

’Abyss... I’ll call you Abyss. Abyss Battle Armor!’

A glint appeared in Qin Feng’s eyes as he thought of the Abyssal Demon Map in his mind.

As the Mixed Element Star Technique circulated within him, wisps of blackish-red Star Power constantly tempered his bones and flesh. Simultaneously, he began to forge a quiet, inseparable bond with the Battle Armor, making it feel like a second skin.

This bond deepened with every cycle of the Mixed Element Star Technique.

’Sure enough, the people at All Stars Academy aren’t fools. They wouldn’t just give away one of their foundational treasures. This Battle Armor is clearly meant to be a set with the Mixed Element Star Technique. Without cultivating the Mixed Element Star Technique, it’s impossible to complete the Refinement process, even if you manage to obtain the armor!’

’And if I can’t obtain the subsequent 3rd, 4th, and 5th Layers of the Mixed Element Star Technique, as well as the parts that follow, my future accomplishments will be limited, even with this Battle Armor!’

A sudden understanding dawned on Qin Feng.

Qin Feng mused to himself, ’Looks like exchanging Points for the 3rd and 4th Layers of the Mixed Element Star Technique is a must.’

Qin Feng pondered this for a moment, then his gaze swept over his new armor, and he frowned. ’Am I really going to run around looking this conspicuous in the Abyss Battle Armor?’

"The clothes make the man, and the saddle makes the horse. Not bad, kid. In that Battle Armor, you’ve got the imposing air of a War General!"

"Next, you can try to challenge the Original Star Palace, the first palace beyond the Twenty-Eight Celestial Divine Palaces. Every Star General who dons a Star Battle Armor receives their own exclusive title!"

"What’s more, after you obtain your exclusive title, you’ll also receive an unexpected gift—one that countless geniuses at All Stars Academy dream of!"

’An exclusive title?’ Qin Feng paused, stunned for a moment. He suddenly recalled the Golden Bull Star General from the Snowfield Trial.

Golden Bull was that Star General’s exclusive title.

Qin Feng wasn’t concerned about the promised benefits and asked directly.

"Senior, where is the Original Star Palace?"

"That, you’ll have to discover for yourself!"

Qin Feng fell silent for a moment. His gaze then returned to the Battle Armor he was wearing.

The sloppy old man shot him a look that was not quite a smile and chuckled. "Don’t worry, kid. This Battle Armor is transformative. Once you’ve truly completed its Refinement, it can turn into a current of True Power and merge directly into your Star True Power. It won’t manifest unless you channel your power to summon it!"

Qin Feng’s expression relaxed slightly, but the sloppy old man’s tone shifted. "However, it takes an ordinary person at least seven days to complete the Refinement. With your formidable strength, it’ll still take you three days at minimum!"

"Don’t look so glum, kid. Training your Cultivation in this Battle Armor offers unimaginable benefits for your Mixed Element Star Technique!"

"Alright, you can go now!"

With that said, the sloppy old man’s gaze once again became distant and hazy.

"Thank you for your guidance, Senior. Might I be so bold as to ask your name?"

The sloppy old man paid him no mind, simply downing one jar of crude wine after another.

Qin Feng felt a little awkward. After a moment, he shrugged, glanced at the sloppy old man, gave a slight bow of respect, and walked out of the Side Hall.

As he stepped out of the Side Hall and into the main hall, the experts queueing to exchange their Points were instantly captivated. In a flash, countless gazes fell upon Qin Feng.

Qin Feng was already handsome, and he had designed the Battle Armor to look both domineering and devilishly charming. As he emerged, he looked like a War God walking straight out of the Taigu Era.

"That’s... a Battle Armor!"

"It’s actually a Battle Armor!"

"Another Black Iron Level Battle Armor has appeared! It looks like All Stars Academy is about to produce another Star General!"

"Who is that? He actually managed to get a Battle Armor!"

...

Hundreds, even thousands of gazes snapped toward him. Fiery eyes filled with shock, envy, jealousy, and disbelief fixed on Qin Feng, looking as if they were about to pounce.

At All Stars Academy, the number of prodigies who possessed a Battle Armor could be counted on one hand!

The appearance of every new Battle Armor was an event that countless prodigies would vie for!

A fanatical energy began to build in the air. As Qin Feng walked by, figures automatically moved aside, clearing a path for him.

A genius who could obtain a Star Battle Armor was undoubtedly among the absolute elite of All Stars Academy. Even if they weren’t there yet, they now held a ticket to that very position.

Such a person was someone they could only look up to in awe.

Qin Feng remained expressionless as his footsteps echoed through the hall. As he reached the main section, he looked up and saw Yan Ge and Qi Xia’er being respectfully escorted out from a back room by an Elder.

At that same moment, Yan Ge and Qi Xia’er also spotted Qin Feng in his new Battle Armor. The expressions on both their faces changed in an instant...