Beastmaster of the Ages

Tianming had been curious about what Zi Zhen was doing. Soon, the purple scarf underwent some special changes and transformed into a purple mask with a hibiscus flower pattern on the forehead that emanated a strong, weapon-like aura.

”This power’s truly peculiar!” Tianming was enveloped by a special purple mist that stopped him from seeing anything clearly, not even Zi Zhen in front of him. Most importantly, it seemed to have a shielding effect on various powers, making him feel like she was a completely different person.

”It worked.” Zi Zhen stopped dripping blood. She was much weaker now, and her face had gone slightly pale. She handed the purple mask to Tianming. ”Try wearing it.”

”Wear it?” Tianming trusted her, so he straightforwardly put on the purple hibiscus mask. The thick mist condensed around his body, forming a dense layer of purple fog.

”Now I can’t recognize you at all.” Zi Zhen stepped back a few paces.

Tianming laughed and said, ”Are you silly? This thing can only hide my appearance. But as soon as I draw my weapon, use my lifebound beast abilities, or employ the Greatsun Suishen Art, people will immediately recognize me.”

Zi Zhen shook her head and said, ”Try it and you’ll see.”

”Hmm?” Her confidence made Tianming question himself. He found that he could control the purple mist through the mask, distorting the visual and auditory perceptions of others. When he drew the Grand-Orient Sword, even its aura was completely obscured, transforming it into a weapon shrouded in purple mist that seemed to be twisting in place.

He even had Meow Meow use Fiveway Blitzrun. The ability was very visually distinct, but he discovered that the black and white lightning patterns of the Fiveway Blitzrun were completely gone, turning the ability into the instantaneous movement of two clouds of purple mist.

No way. If that’s the case, others really won’t be able to tell that it’s me.

He couldn’t believe it and started using the various abilities of his lifebound beasts, and they were all shrouded in purple mist. The essence remained, but they all appeared surreal, appearing as a kind of purple energy instead. They were unrecognizable, despite still having the same effects. Then he tested the Greatsun Suishen Art. The blazing sun’s explosion had turned into an explosion of purple mist. The sword ki was hidden within the purple mist, making it more deadly and concealed.

A famous sword art now had a completely different execution, which Tianming could only describe as bizarre.

”The grand lexicon wonder and Yin Chen are still distinct, so I can’t use them. But the rest really doesn’t look like me at all. There’s a good chance I can hide my identity in the chaotic environment of the Yin-Yang World.” He didn’t know how others would perceive him, but at least from his own perspective, he truly felt like someone else!

”What exactly is this?” he asked Zi Zhen in amazement.

”It’s something very important. It was hidden here for a long time,” Zi Zhen replied.

”Very important? What exactly is it?” Tianming asked.

Zi Zhen shook her head, clearly not knowing herself. After a long time, she continued, ”All I know is that it’s something that can turn one person into another.”

At first, Tianming couldn’t believe it. He put on the purple hibiscus mask and went to find Chen Tianyong. As soon as they met, Tianming attacked Chen Tianyong. Chen Tianyong, a sixth-level foundationeer, was unable to recognize him, even though he was using his divine abilities, battle arts, and the Grand-Orient Sword.

The purple fog wasn’t just mist. Its true peculiarity lay in causing various sensory misjudgments, making it impossible for anyone to see through Tianming. Even his voice changed, becoming rough and hoarse.

Zi Zhen mentioned that it had a female voice option also.

”Incredible.” The mask was a perfect tool for killing and impersonation, creating an entirely new identity. If Chen Tianyong couldn’t recognize him, there was a good chance no one else could, either.

”Should I give it a try? It’s a waste not to go with Yin Chen’s abilities.” Moreover, no one knew the extent of Tianming’s strength, other than Eminent Jijuang. No one would suspect him even if a fight broke out.

”It seems that Zi Zhen’s secrets run deeper than I imagined!” Tianming couldn’t understand the principles behind the mask; it was different from ordinary cosmic artifacts, as it didn’t have an artifact soul.

To be safe, Tianming familiarized himself with it before taking it off. But once he removed it, everything returned to normal.

”How was it?” Zi Zhen asked.

”A lifesaver,” Tianming gave her a thumbs up.

”You didn’t believe me at first,” she said with a hint of grievance.

”I underestimated you. I won’t make that mistake again,” Tianming replied, somewhat embarrassed.

”That’s more like it.” Zi Zhen was very satisfied to have been of help. She lowered her head, thinking for a moment, then said, ”Thank you for coming to accompany me, you can go back now. Find an opportunity to obtain more baleflame.”

”Since I’m already here, I should spend a little more time with you!” Tianming said.

”Your visit is already enough for me,” Zi Zhen replied.

Tianming looked at her for a while, then smiled and said, ”Alright, I’m leaving then.”

”Take care.”

Tianming waved the purple hibiscus mask in his hand and said, ”With your talisman, I’ll only soar higher and higher, defeating everyone in my path.”

”Mhm....” She nodded.

”Wait for my return!” After saying that, Tianming disappeared with Fiveway Blitzrun, leaving behind a white lightning array that slowly dissipated.

Zi Zhen gazed at the array, lost in thought for a long time. ”A talisman?” She suddenly smiled, her expression becoming resolute, with a touch of coldness. Various emotions flickered in her eyes. ”That’s a shackle,” she murmured.