The second level of the Town Prison, the isolation layer.
Like the first level, this isolation layer was identical in its furnishings. And on the table, there was also a box.
Upon seeing this, Li Xuan stepped forward and opened it. However, Li Xuan's expression soon became peculiar.
Inside this box, there was a single scale.
Apart from that, there was nothing else.
"What kind of scale is this?" Li Xuan picked up the scale curiously, but the next moment, as the scale touched Li Xuan's finger, it instantly merged into Li Xuan's body. In an instant, a water-like light shield appeared around Li Xuan's body.
*Buzz.*
With a buzzing sound, the water-like light shield rapidly adhered to Li Xuan's skin.
At the same time, a piece of information appeared in Li Xuan's mind.
"Lingxi Armor, excels in defense. Can immunize against a certain degree of divine ability attacks and physical attacks. After upgrading, it possesses a certain counter-shock force."
Li Xuan was somewhat excited at this. This was indeed a good treasure.
Li Xuan suppressed his excitement and, with a thought, took out ten million high-grade spirit stones and infused them into the Lingxi Armor.
According to the information, the first stage of the Lingxi Armor's upgrade required ten million high-grade spirit stones. For Li Xuan's current financial capacity, this amount was but a drop in the bucket.
Soon, the Lingxi Armor emitted a golden light before re-integrating into Li Xuan's skin. Seeing this, Li Xuan took out a high-grade spirit sword. After a moment of thought, he slashed at his arm.
*Bang!*
The next moment, a cracking sound echoed. The high-grade spirit sword was actually shattered by the counter-shock!
Li Xuan thought for a moment, then took out the Jinghun sword and tentatively slashed at his left arm. This time, it only left a shallow sword mark. But soon, this sword mark vanished. The Lingxi Armor actually possessed a self-repair function.
Only when Li Xuan took out the Wang Jian Chong Feng did he leave a clear sword mark on the Lingxi Armor. Several minutes later, this sword mark still disappeared.
"Master, oh Master, I truly like you more and more." Li Xuan was overjoyed at this. This Lingxi Armor was simply too powerful. Combined with his own physical strength, even an expert at the Shiyuan realm might not be able to break through his defenses now.
At this moment, Li Xuan's previous dejection vanished. He had felt a bit disappointed when he saw only a single scale, but now, that feeling was long gone. Although there was no information left by his master, the Lingxi Armor undoubtedly provided Li Xuan with a strong safeguard.
A sense of security.
Li Xuan felt happy. Even though he had never met his master, the things his master prepared for him were always the best.
After getting familiar with the Lingxi Armor's usage, Li Xuan finally left the isolation layer.
Considering that there were still three months before the Body Sect's disciple recruitment, Li Xuan pondered for a moment and decided to go into seclusion on this second level. Although Li Xuan had not examined the other three stone coffins, they would not be able to emerge anytime soon. Since that was the case, Li Xuan decided to ignore them.
He began practicing the Stacked Sword Technique with the Jinghun sword.
When the sword energy reached nine hundred and ninety-five layers, Li Xuan clearly felt a resistance. The further he approached a thousand layers, the greater the pressure. However, the power increased exponentially.
Once, twice, thrice... ten times.
After failing, Li Xuan tirelessly continued to practice. Since the time flow in the second level of the Town Prison was ten times faster than the outside world, Li Xuan was not in a hurry at all.
In the blink of an eye, two months had passed in the outside world. The Body Sect's disciple recruitment was becoming increasingly fervent. People from all factions had already arrived at the Yuti Mountain Range where the Body Sect was located.
The Yuti Mountain Range was vast, spanning over three thousand li. The Body Sect was situated in the center of this mountain range. It was divided into an outer region of a thousand li, a central region of a thousand li, and a core region of a thousand li. Currently, all those who had come to participate in the disciple selection were in the outer region.
As for the central region, no one dared to go. Let alone the Body Sect's influence on the Xingyun Continent, even the imposing figure standing at the front, a full nine feet tall, made everyone in awe.
"By the Sect Master's decree, you may all wait here. Once the date arrives, our sect elders will naturally appear." The man's rough voice boomed out, and then he stomped his foot, shooting towards the depths.
"This one seems to be the Giant Spirit Venerable of the Body Sect." As the man departed, a man said with reverence, gazing into the distance.
"It should be. I never expected to see the Giant Spirit Venerable himself today."
"I heard that the Giant Spirit Venerable broke through his own limitations ten years ago and entered the Yin-Yang realm. He is a true saint who achieved Buddhahood through his physical body."
"Just thinking that I might belong to the same sect as such an existence in the future fills my heart with excitement."
"My esteemed sir, perhaps you should wait until you pass the test before speaking such words."
"..."
The crowd discussed animatedly, clearly stimulated by the appearance of the Giant Spirit Venerable. It was understandable. Although the Xingyun Continent was full of powerful cultivators, that was mere hearsay. To witness it with their own eyes now, the feeling was naturally different.
At this moment, Li Xuan, within the Town Prison, seemed completely oblivious to the changes in external time. At this instant, Li Xuan unleashed a sword strike.
*Rumble!*
A terrifying roar echoed, and the space around Li Xuan vanished at a visible rate. Li Xuan, at the center, was completely unaffected.
"I never expected the Stacked Sword Technique to increase its power so much after breaking through a thousand layers." Looking at the hundred-li radius that had turned into ruins, Li Xuan's eyes revealed a hint of excitement. After two full years, the Stacked Sword Technique had finally broken through to one thousand and five layers.
Li Xuan believed that even a peak Saint would find it difficult to survive under this Stacked Sword Technique. At this moment, Li Xuan finally understood what the woman in yellow had said before: all divine abilities and sword techniques, in the end, had to be suitable for oneself. Even the simplest and most basic sword moves and techniques, with diligent practice, could yield astonishing power.
"Calculating the time, there should be less than a month left until the Body Sect's disciple recruitment." Li Xuan retracted the Jinghun sword, then with a thought, returned to the inn. Li Xuan glanced at the barrier and then, with a wave of his hand, dispersed it.
Li Xuan had paid for three months of lodging upon check-in and had specifically instructed that he was not to be disturbed without his explicit command. Therefore, the innkeeper had not bothered him during this period. After all, there were many Spirit Masters on the Xingyun Continent, and the innkeeper was well aware of this.
"Guest, would you like a meal?" As Li Xuan descended the stairs, the waiter eagerly approached and inquired. The waiter still remembered that Li Xuan had given him five high-grade spirit stones as a tip when he first guided him upstairs, so the waiter would naturally not forget such a guest.
Li Xuan smiled and shook his head, "Little brother, I need to head to the Body Sect. I won't be staying in this room anymore. If there's any excess money, consider it my tip for you."
Li Xuan turned and walked out after speaking. The waiter was already ecstatic upon hearing this. It was only after Li Xuan had completely disappeared that the waiter came back to his senses.
"My heavens, this guest is truly generous."