Chapter 1378: S1-Class Gear! The Gaze of the Time Sovereign!

Shhh—

A holographic screen unfolded before Xu Jingming, filled with a dazzling array of weapons and armor.

"Number One, filter out some spears suitable for my current strength."

"Understood, Master."

Upon issuing the command, holographic projections immediately displayed numerous different spears.

Xu Jingming carefully examined each one's performance and price.

"Lei Ting Spear: S1-class, price 70,000 credits. Forged from S1-class thunder metal, enhances Thunder and Destruction Laws by up to 30%."

"Heiyao Spear: S1-class, price 80,000 credits. Forged from black obsidian star core, enhances Thunder and Destruction Laws..."

As a top human faction, the Eternal Star Alliance could craft countless varieties of spears.

Even after filtering, the number remained vast beyond measure.

After carefully selecting for a long while, Xu Jingming finally chose one spear.

"Heijin Lei Yu Spear: S1-class, price 110,000 credits.

Main body forged from S1-class 'Lei Yu Purple Crystal,' infused with a small amount of 'Void Black Gold,' enhances Thunder Law by 35% and Destruction Law by 30%.

The spearhead is razor-sharp, capable of easily piercing the hide of Cosmic-tier beasts.

The shaft is engraved with secret patterns, allowing storage of one T3-tier or lower Thunder or Destruction technique."

It was a spear about two point three meters long, entirely dark purple.

Its shaft was wrapped in intricate secret patterns, its tip appearing extremely sharp.

"According to the Academy's Equipment Division's tests, the Heijin Lei Yu Spear perfectly releases stored techniques; recommend storing high-cost killing techniques."

Seeing Xu Jingming gaze at this spear, Number One spoke up:

"The original owner of this spear was a Cosmic-tier apex expert of the Eternal Star Alliance three hundred years ago, who specialized in both Thunder and Destruction Laws and perished on the Outer Battlefield.

After the weapon was recovered by the Academy, it was reforged—it is absolutely suited for you to use until you reach Stellar or Cosmic tier."

A flash of sharp light gleamed in Xu Jingming's eyes.

Indeed, in terms of enhancement, this spear far surpassed his Dark Abyss Spear.

After all, his Dark Abyss Spear could not enhance Thunder or Destruction Laws at all.

"Confirm purchase." He gave a decisive order.

The holographic screen instantly popped up a payment interface; 110,000 credits were deducted immediately.

"Order confirmed. The weapon will be delivered within four hours." Number One's voice sounded.

"One hundred ten thousand crystals—that's 110,000 credits, gone in an instant."

Xu Jingming couldn't help but feel a sharp pang of pain.

You must understand that in the vastness of the universe, the wealth accumulated by some weak, eternal divine beings amounts to little more than this.

Of course, in terms of wealth, the Cosmic-tier apex experts of the Eternal Star Alliance were far richer than the Immortal Gods of low-tier Cosmic nations.

"The weapon's price isn't that high—the real key is the battle armor."

Xu Jingming quickly opened the Shangcheng's armor and battle plate section, again asking Number One to filter the most suitable armor for him.

There were many armors, but their prices were much higher than those of spears.

"Liu Yun Armor: S1-class, price 320,000 credits. Woven from Liu Yun silk, greatly reduces damage from Stellar-tier cultivators."

"Heiyao Battle Plate: S1-class, price 310,000 credits. Forged from black obsidian star core, overall defense is astonishing..."

"Same S1-class, but armor costs three times as much as weapons."

Xu Jingming felt somewhat helpless.

But this was normal.

After all, armor is for survival; weapons are for offense.

Compared to offense, survival is naturally more important.

"But luckily, the reward for clearing the Star Abyss Death Zone was generous—otherwise I couldn't have afforded it."

After carefully reviewing everything, Xu Jingming finally chose an S1-class armor.

"Tianqiong Armor: S1-class, price 330,000 credits. Woven from the hide of a Cosmic-tier apex beast and star-core gold thread.

Reduces law-based damage and impact from Stellar-low tier by 90%, Stellar-high tier by 80%, Cosmic-tier by 50%.

"This armor is among the best in the S1-class.

It's just too expensive—but whatever, it's for survival, so I'll buy it outright."

After a moment of contemplation, Xu Jingming made his final decision.

Of course, although this armor reduces damage from Stellar-high tier cultivators by 80%,

it doesn't mean he can fight them directly.

After all, those kinds of experts—

for him now, even 1% of their power would still be unbearable.

It merely means that once he reaches the Stellar tier in the future, he'll have one more chance of survival against high-tier opponents.

"Confirm purchase of Tianqiong Armor. Deduct 330,000 credits."

Number One's voice sounded: "Estimated delivery within four hours, alongside the spear."

Combined with the earlier spear, he had spent 440,000 credits in a short time, making Xu Jingming feel another sharp pang.

But thinking of how this S1-class gear would greatly boost his power and survivability, he felt it was worth it.

"Still have 70,000 credits left..."

Xu Jingming calculated, "I'll leave them untouched until I break through to Stellar tier."

Soon, he closed his eyes again.

Before the equipment arrived, he could still study the Source Core Secret Scripture a bit longer.

Xu Jingming was still studying the secret scripture.

The news that he had taken Shuangmian Lord as his master spread like a hurricane across the Star Dome Academy.

Students returning from the Black Square passed the news along, reinforced by Mo Sang's confirmation.

Within just a few hours, the entire academy forum was flooded with the message: "Starlight Rank clears Star Abyss Death Realm, takes Supreme Lord as master."

"No wonder he's the top freshman! So strong!"

"He doesn't speak until he speaks—and then he shocks everyone! Turns out he was holding back something huge!"

"Whoa! Someone actually cleared Star Abyss Death Realm? That trial is insane!"

"I remember the last time Shuangmian Lord took a disciple—wasn't it seventy thousand years ago?"

"That's right. Even if he's only a registered disciple, being accepted under this master is already a tremendous fortune!"

"......"

Suddenly, discussions about Xu Jingming reversed course.

Even upperclassmen had heard of this freshman.

"Hmph. Waited over four months—and he ended up under Shuangmian? Just a registered disciple..."

Tianfeng Mountain, summit.

In an ancient residence stood a man clad in a white robe embroidered with golden patterns.

A sandglass-shaped crystal was embedded in his forehead, radiating strange fluctuations that warped space.

Time Lord!

One of the five Supreme Lords of the Star Dome Academy.

The Supreme Lord who commands the laws of time and space.

In strength, he ranked second only to Shuangmian Lord.

Yet he himself did not accept this, over countless eons.

For various reasons, he and Shuangmian Lord had never gotten along.

And this Xu Jingming—though at first he had no intention of taking a disciple—

Now that the boy had cleared Star Abyss Death Realm and become Shuangmian Lord's disciple,

He naturally wanted to compete for him.

"Colt, go to him."

Tell Xu Jingming I'm willing to take him as my direct disciple.

As for Shuangmian Lord, don't worry—he'll hear it from me."

His ethereal voice echoed through the residence.

"Yes, Master."

A Gao Da youth bowed respectfully and stepped out, soon leaving Tianfeng Mountain.