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Dark Mage's refusal was decisive, leaving Wei Chen momentarily stunned.
What the hell is going on here?
Isn't it supposed to be about choosing whatever you like?
Wei Chen looked at Dark Mage in disbelief and said, "Grandpa, didn't you just say that I could take whatever I wanted?"
Yan Qiqi nodded vigorously in agreement, adding, "Grandpa, you really did say that."
The girl didn’t understand why Wei Chen wanted to choose that set of Armor, but she felt that since he had made that choice, there must be a reason behind it. So, she chimed in to support him; it didn’t seem like a big deal.
After hearing Wei Chen and Yan Qiqi, Dark Mage's expression grew even more troubled. However, the only thing that brought him some comfort was Yan Qiqi calling him grandpa…
Looking at his granddaughter-in-law, Dark Mage found her increasingly pleasing to the eye. He nodded slightly and said, "That's right, I did say that. These two sets of Armor are rated the same within the magic realm; both are Thirty-Three Levels. I placed them together to demonstrate their value; they are nearly identical. However, the red Armor, known as Red Demon, is an ominous sign."
Pausing for a moment, Dark Mage continued, "To be honest, the red Armor has been passed down for over a hundred thousand years. Every owner of it has died due to Going Astray."
Pointing at the red Armor, he said calmly, "Although its rank is high, no one has worn it for the past several millennia. The previous six owners all perished from Going Astray, which is quite strange. Gradually, the Red Demon Armor lost its owners."
Looking at Wei Chen, he added, "Child, the Black Armor is incredibly tough; unless it's a weapon of Thirty-Six Levels, no other weapon can pierce it. It has been battle-tested and has achieved great feats for our Black Magic Clan. When I was young, I also wore this set of Armor, and now it fits you perfectly."
"Do you see? My child, it's difficult for you to obtain the red Armor. That armor is very sinister; if an ordinary person wears it, they truly risk Going Astray. However, you need not worry about that; with me around, there's nothing to fear," said the Demon Lotus Emperor telepathically.
Wei Chen replied, "Enough with the nonsense, Demon Lotus Emperor. What exactly is so strange about it?"
"That's not something you need to worry about right now. Just take the Armor first."
Hearing this, Wei Chen looked firmly at the Dark Mage, bent down, and said in a deep voice, "Grandfather, I've made my decision. I want the Red Demon Armor. The Black Gold Armor is not suitable for me."
"No! I won't allow it!" The Dark Mage remained adamant, his attitude resolute.
Wei Chen forced a smile and said, "Grandfather, you must have some inclination in your heart, right? Both sets of armor are top-notch, but there is always something stronger. If I'm not mistaken, the person wearing the Red Demon Armor has greater combat power, right?"
The Dark Mage snorted a few times and replied, "Although it's stronger, it's also shorter-lived! At a critical moment in cultivation, Going Astray could render you useless in one go."
"Grandfather, since it's stronger, why not let me give it a try? The Black Gold Armor shouldn't be able to overpower the Dragon Clan Young Master Ginger Guest, right?"
"The grandfather would prefer you to stay safely at the Black Magic Clan's Base of Operations, living in comfort. He doesn't want you to wear the Red Demon Armor and go on adventures. Even if you achieve nothing, as long as you are safe and sound, it is a blessing for the Black Magic Clan. Child, don't be stubborn. Choose either the Black Gold Armor or nothing at all. Don't go to the Demon Arena; just quietly cultivate in the Dark Magic Palace. If you take your time, your strength will improve. The Black Magic Clan doesn't ask you to do anything; simply spreading your roots is the greatest fortune."
The Dark Mage spoke with conviction, his expression extremely serious.
Wei Chen felt exasperated; was his only function to carry on the family line while doing nothing?
Although that was his responsibility as a man, Wei Chen had no interest in such a life.
"Grandfather, let's not dwell on those matters. Give me this armor; I have confidence that I can defeat Ginger Guest. Without this armor, Ginger Guest could take me out in an instant. Wouldn't that be embarrassing for the Black Magic Clan?"
Wei Chen was determined; he would persist until he got the armor.
The Dark Mage shook his head and said, "Child, do you really think I care about whether you win or lose against Ginger Guest?"
"It's not that you don't care; I believe I would definitely lose," Wei Chen retorted.
Hearing Wei Chen's words, the Dark Mage awkwardly smiled and waved his hand. "Just choose the Black Gold Armor then; why are we going back and forth on this?"
"Grandpa, I only want the Red Demon Armor. You can keep the rest."
Wei Chen stood firm, unyielding as a stubborn pig, leaving the Dark Mage with no options.
He sighed and shook his head. "Child, it's not that I don't want to give it to you. The Red Demon Armor is truly a harbinger of great misfortune!"
"I've studied it carefully, and it seems that an evil soul is hidden within the Red Demon Armor! It is this malevolent spirit that has caused the demise of its previous owners. The soul isn't particularly powerful, but it is cunning. Grandpa feels helpless against it. There has always been a voice within the Black Magic Clan advocating for the destruction of this evil armor, but I have insisted on keeping it. Child, let me ask you one more time—are you absolutely certain you want this armor?"
The Dark Mage pleaded earnestly, but Wei Chen was resolute.
He nodded firmly. "Grandpa, I am sure I want this armor. Please grant my wish. I promise you, the evil soul within the Red Demon Armor will not harm me. When I wear it, not only will I not go astray, but my strength will also soar."
Wei Chen gently caressed the Red Demon Armor, feeling an inexplicable connection forming between him and the armor. This bond brought him warmth and kindness, devoid of any hint of evil.
Perhaps it was due to the Demon Lotus Heart?
Unable to resist Wei Chen's strong desire, the Dark Mage sighed in resignation. "Do as you wish then."
With no other options left, he shook his head in defeat, feeling helpless about Wei Chen's choice.
But what could he do? He only had this one precious grandson.
Since losing him and failing to care for Wei Chen, the Dark Mage felt guilty and could not refuse his request.
Seeing that the Dark Mage had agreed, Wei Chen grinned widely. "Grandpa, I have my own plans; I'm not someone who acts recklessly."
"Just take care of yourself; Grandpa has nothing more to say." The Dark Mage shook his head again, truly at a loss for words. He had originally prepared the Black Gold Armor for Wei Chen, paired with the Treasure Blade for unbeatable synergy. But Wei Chen's choice left him disappointed and worried—going astray was no joke. Countless talented youths had met untimely ends because they went astray.
"Child, come on, I'll take you to select some life-saving elixirs. Let this one fend for himself."
The Dark Mage called out to Yan Qiqi and stepped out of the secret chamber to choose some potions. Although he was worried, he knew that Going Astray only happened to the strong. Wei Chen had chosen the Red Demon Armor, and the Dark Mage's concern was for the future, not the present.
Therefore, the Dark Mage wasn't worried that Wei Chen would run into trouble anytime soon. He thought to himself that Wei Chen needed to grow at least to level twenty before he would face any real risks. With that in mind, he decided to temporarily set aside his worries and look for opportunities later to advise Wei Chen.
After Yan Qiqi and the Dark Mage left, Wei Chen immediately contacted the Demon Lotus Emperor through a mental message: "Demon Lotus Emperor, this set of armor is indeed strange; you should come out and take a look."
In an instant, a swirl of black mist appeared before Wei Chen.
It was none other than the incredibly handsome Demon Lotus Emperor.
Every time the Demon Lotus Emperor appeared, Wei Chen felt a sense of inferiority. As a man, being so strikingly handsome that even other men felt inadequate was quite an achievement.
"Kid, let me tell you, you've struck gold again. This set of armor has an extraordinary origin; it's definitely not from the Demon Realm. How could there be Thirty-Sixth Level Armor in a place like the Demon Realm?"
Hearing the Demon Lotus Emperor's words, Wei Chen was momentarily stunned before his eyes lit up with incredible excitement!
Thirty-Six Levels!
Thirty-Sixth Level Armor!
What did that even mean?
Wei Chen was so thrilled he could hardly catch his breath and asked in disbelief, "You can't be kidding me; isn't Thirty-Sixth Level Armor extremely rare?"
"That's right, it's very rare. As far as I know, there are only two sets in existence. One of them is in the hands of Western Buddha. His subordinates do not rebel because they got lucky with that set of armor and felt their strength swell, which led them to oppose Western Buddha. However, Western Buddha is no pushover; he had already sensed that there might be a betrayal and tampered with the armor. At a critical moment, the armor turned against its wielder and dealt a fatal blow; otherwise, Western Buddha wouldn't have easily eliminated them."
The Demon Lotus Emperor paused, his gray eyes turning to the Red Demon Armor. After a moment of contemplation, he said lightly, "If I am not mistaken, this set of Armor is the ancient Fire God Zhurong's Armor, and the soul of Zhurong the Great God is hidden within it."
"Fire God Zhurong? An ancient predecessor?"
"Exactly. I have sensed it within you; perhaps the ancient bloodline has awakened in your body, allowing it to perfectly merge with my Demon Lotus Heart. The Ancient Bloodline is the true supreme bloodline, wielded by many Deities who can control everything and overturn the world! I was formed from the Demon Lotus beneath the Western Buddha, absorbing a great deal of Nuwa Stone energy, which also grants me an Ancient Bloodline. Nuwa Stone and Reprint are relics passed down from ancient times. This Armor, emanating flames, is undoubtedly Zhurong's Armor. Zhurong the Great God fought countless battles, slaying many ancient dragon clans. It is said that for every dragon he killed, he would pluck a reverse scale, ultimately crafting this set of Armor."
"Reverse scale?" Wei Chen was astonished; dragon scales were precious, but reverse scales were even more so. The value of a single reverse scale far exceeded that of all the scales on a Divine Dragon!
"Yes, reverse scales. Take your time to perceive it; although this Armor carries a dragon's aura, it is quite malevolent and filled with negative factors. The evil soul gradually formed through the release of the reverse scales."
"But I feel it is very friendly towards me?" Wei Chen said in confusion.
The Demon Lotus Emperor sneered and replied, "Friendly? That is merely an illusion. When it fully spreads its wings, it will surely backlash against your soul, extracting one-tenth of it to merge into itself, and you will go astray. Your luck has always been extraordinary; one good thing after another has come your way. Encountering this Armor itself is an unparalleled stroke of luck. Even better is that the soul within it has not yet truly gained consciousness; otherwise, this Armor could form its own entity and become... a person..."
Wei Chen felt as if he were dreaming—an Armor could turn into a person?
"My child, you will gradually gain experience. Armors and weapons that are at the Thirty-Six Levels can derive their own souls and transform into human forms to cultivate independently, becoming incredibly powerful. However, those spirits forcibly implanted do not possess the qualifications to transform into human forms."
Just then, the Armor gently swayed a few times, emitting the sound of children's laughter!
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