Chapter 31: Top-tier Magical Tool: Hundred Phases Phantom Mask

"The most important thing when opening a new cave dwelling is the formation; without a formation, the dwelling will not be safe. Even if I didn't give it to you, once Junior Brother Qiong returns, he would give it to you all the same, so it's nothing."

The Great Elder of the Masked Moon Sect returned to her previous dignified and imposing manner, though paired with her youthful, graceful figure and appearance, it was truly somewhat amusing to behold.

However, after hearing these words, Yan Taibai bowed in thanks and lowered his eyes, not looking directly at her, even though the Great Elder of the Masked Moon Sect's bosom was exceptionally eye-catching.

But she was his senior martial aunt after all, so he would not be disrespectful.

"There is nothing else, just try to cultivate within the sect from now on. Even if you must go out to handle matters, try your best to conceal your identity and do not expose yourself to others, so as to avoid unnecessary trouble. You encountered an assassination attempt at the Yan Family, and although you have reached the Foundation Establishment Stage now, it does not mean you are safe. Remember this."

The Great Elder of the Masked Moon Sect reminded him again.

Thinking of this, she felt somewhat angry; the "eyes" that the Masked Moon Sect had planted in the Yan Family Fortress for over a hundred years had all been cleaned out this time.

Yet even so, she could not blame the Yan Family Fortress, nor could she do anything to the Yan Family; she had basically lost all insight into the Yan Family Fortress for the time being.

Fortunately, Yan Taibai and Yan Ruyan, the two most important people of the Yan Family, were both cultivating in the Masked Moon Sect, so there was no need to worry about the Yan Family doing anything untoward.

"This disciple understands. I wonder if Senior Martial Aunt has any magical tool or treasure in your possession that can conceal or change one's appearance and physique?"

After hearing the reminder from the Great Elder of the Masked Moon Sect, Yan Taibai took the opportunity to ask.

Such items were considered rare in the world of cultivation, and therefore Qiong Laoguai did not have one.

Otherwise, Yan Taibai would have asked for it directly long ago.

And now that the Great Elder of the Masked Moon Sect had brought it up, if he didn't ask for it, he would only have to find a way to purchase one himself later.

As for using methods like a bamboo hat, it was truly inconvenient.

It was far inferior to using this method; even if the other party could see through it, he would be able to sense it.

Moreover, it was impossible for the other party to see through his true appearance and identity directly, which would make things much safer.

To this day, there were not many people in the entire Masked Moon Sect who had seen his true appearance.

However, for a cultivation sect, it was likely that it had already spread to eight or nine out of ten people.

And the Masked Moon Sect was definitely not a very safe place; there were not a few factions that wanted to "eliminate" him.

Of course, most of the elders and managers of the Masked Moon Sect still hoped that Yan Taibai could reach the Golden Core Stage and successfully form a Nascent Soul, thereby greatly increasing the strength of the Masked Moon Sect.

But within the Masked Moon Sect, there was certainly no lack of "people" arranged by other sects, so Yan Taibai still had to be prepared regarding his safety.

Although he had cultivated the White Emperor Golden Emperor Slash and had quite a bit of "Geng Metal True Qi" in his dantian, it was merely one more means to kill powerful enemies; if he encountered a Golden Core Stage Cultivator, his life would still be at risk.

Therefore, he had to seize the time to cultivate and convert the True Essence Magic Power in his dantian into "Geng Metal True Qi" as quickly as possible.

Only then could he be considered to have successfully cultivated the White Emperor Golden Emperor Slash and possess the power to protect himself.

Besides that, there was the task of 【Slay Demons and Eliminate Devils】 from the simulated cultivation. The difficulty of completing this task was far greater than the previous two.

The first was to make him "shameless," the second was to understand the affairs of cultivators, and the third was likely to require powerful strength and "killing to seize treasures" to obtain cultivation resources.

Especially for Yan Taibai, who primarily cultivated the White Emperor Golden Emperor Slash, resources, especially cultivation resources like Metal Attribute Spirit Stones, were simply too important.

And most evil cultivators of the Demonic Path had considerable wealth; they were definitely the best choices for "killing to seize treasures."

This was why Yan Taibai wanted to ask the Great Elder of the Masked Moon Sect for a magical tool for disguise.

If one wanted to "kill to seize treasures"—no, it should be to slay demons and eliminate devils, and to punish evil and promote good—one naturally had to ensure one's own safety and identity.

Hearing the request Yan Taibai took the opportunity to make, the Great Elder of the Masked Moon Sect's exquisite, flawless face, which yet revealed a mature temperament, was slightly startled.

She was clearly surprised by Yan Taibai's request, but her cherry lips parted slightly as she spoke.

"You certainly know how to ask. I do indeed have a magical tool here that meets your requirements, though it does have some drawbacks."

"That is, every time it is used, a Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator can hold it for at most half an hour. But there are benefits: unless one possesses a special constitution or has cultivated spiritual eye supernatural abilities, it is difficult for anyone below the Nascent Soul stage to see through it."

"This disciple thanks Senior Martial Aunt."

Upon hearing this, Yan Taibai hurriedly bowed and said respectfully.

"This Top-tier Magical Tool comes from the Qianhuan Sect of Tianluo Country. It was obtained by my master after killing a powerful enemy from the Qianhuan Sect. It is called: Hundred Phases Phantom Mask, and it is refined from the skin of a Phantom Cloud Beast, a level-five demon beast that has long been extinct. Once worn, you can transform into the appearance of anyone according to your will, and it is difficult for those below the Nascent Soul stage to see through it. However, it requires the consumption of True Essence Magic Power; an ordinary Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator can last at most half an hour, so remember that."

The Great Elder of the Masked Moon Sect pointed her jade finger at the Storage Bag at her waist, took out a palm-sized, colorless, transparent mask that seemed to be made of light gauze, and explained unhurriedly.

"That you could think of this point shows you are cautious. I will give this magical tool to you. But remember to pay attention to the depletion of your dantian's True Essence; once used, it is difficult to perceive the loss of True Essence Magic Power midway. Once the True Essence Magic Power is exhausted and dried up, this Hundred Phases Phantom Mask will immediately lose its effect, and you will be no different from a secular Mortal."

"This disciple understands, thank you Senior Martial Aunt."

After hearing the reminder from the Great Elder of the Masked Moon Sect, Yan Taibai hurriedly bowed and thanked her with a face full of gratitude.

This was indeed the Top-tier Magical Tool he wanted, and it was extremely good at that; being able to deceive most cultivators below the Nascent Soul stage was already completely sufficient for him.

After all, how bad would his luck have to be to encounter a "Nascent Soul Cultivator," who were always elusive and rarely seen?

Such existing cultivators were the very ancestors of each sect.

They were either in secluded cultivation, striving for that sliver of illusory immortality.

Or they were heading to the major ruins of Tiannan to seek opportunities, still pursuing that sliver of illusory immortality.

Or they were cultivating some powerful supernatural ability to gain great strength!

In short, they would not pay attention to a Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator.

Yan Taibai did not believe his luck would be so bad as to unluckily run into a Nascent Soul Cultivator.

And no Nascent Soul Cultivator would be so bored.

"Just remember that. Remember to cherish this magical tool well; if you lose it, I will not spare you."

The Great Elder of the Masked Moon Sect handed the "Hundred Phases Phantom Mask" to Yan Taibai with a hint of reluctance in her beautiful eyes, and reminded him.

Seeing this, Yan Taibai immediately promised solemnly: he would absolutely not lose it.

However, he vaguely suspected in his heart that the Great Elder of the Masked Moon Sect had used this mask when she was young, and not just once; she might have even caused trouble with it.

With her eccentric personality, this was definitely possible.

Their lineage was truly one that inherited such traits!

The Great Elder of the Masked Moon Sect and Nangong Wan both had eccentric personalities!

(End of chapter)