My Martial Arts Level Never Drops

Chapter 366: Chapter 179: Status

”The attire for a True Disciple is the ’Infinite Star Armor,’ the same kind worn by Elders. Unlike the robes of a regular Inner Sect Disciple, this is a Treasure Robe.”

”A Treasure Robe?”

A little surprised, Qin Fang looked at the set of clothes cradled in Wen Suxin’s hands, which emanated a faint Profound Light.

”Yes, a Treasure Robe.”

Wen Suxin nodded gently. ”It’s crafted from a special material called ’Ten Thousand Forms Star Dust Gauze’ and refined using a Secret Technique.”

”It can’t be harmed by ordinary blades, is impervious to water and fire, and even cleans itself, so it never needs to be washed.”

”But its most precious quality is that when infused with your True Essence, it activates the properties of the Ten Thousand Forms Star Dust Gauze. The robe will then change and enhance itself based on your True Essence’s Nature, forming a protective spiritual aura or other special effects.”

As she spoke, she gently brushed the surface of the robe. The Profound Light swirled at her touch, as if it held stars within.

”For example, if your True Essence has a Li Fire Nature, the robe might reveal patterns of flowing fire and enhance your Control over or resistance to Li Fire-Nature Leaf Skills. If your True Essence Nature is Profound Water, it might manifest watery ripples that calm the mind and aid concentration. It could even deflect and dissipate the force of an attack to some degree...”

”The specific effects vary from person to person, as they’re closely tied to the purity and Nature of one’s True Essence... You could say it’s a Treasure Robe that ’grows’ along with its master. It’s one of the symbols of a True Disciple’s status and foundation.”

Qin Fang was amazed by the description...

”As for the finer details... you can find out for yourself.”

Senior Sister Wen handed the Treasure Robe to Qin Fang.

Qin Fang quickly accepted it. The robe felt slightly heavy and was comfortable to the touch.

’Amazing...’ he thought. ’The Extraordinary World really is full of incredible things.’

Senior Sister Wen then handed Qin Fang a Jade Token.

The Jade Token was about the size of his palm. Its texture was smooth and translucent, like jade but not quite, and it was warm to the touch, glowing with a faint cyan light.

On the front of the Jade Token, arcane lines sketched out a design that was both simple and profound—

seven points of starlight arranged in the pattern of the Big Dipper. Below the stars was the faint image of a perfect, boundless circle, orbited by stars...

the symbol of the Heavenly Gang Wuji Sect.

Below the symbol, the word ”Guiyuan” was engraved in a small, ancient seal script.

On the back of the Jade Token was a far more complex and intricate diagram of a cloud-patterned array, with a faint spiritual light flowing within it.

”This is your True Disciple Identity Token.”

Wen Suxin explained, ”With this token, you can freely enter and exit most areas of the Sect, consult texts on the authorized floors of the Scripture Pavilion, collect your monthly stipend, and accept or complete Sect missions. It is also the sole proof of your identity Within the Sect.”

”Once you bind it with a drop of your blood, it will be connected to your aura, so no one else can use it.”

”An Array is engraved within the token, providing a basic protective function. It will automatically activate a protective spiritual aura if you’re suddenly attacked... Though its strength is limited, it can still fend off a typical ambush.”

”It’s also a Communication Profound Treasure. Within the Sect, and within the inner and Outer City of Lanyang City, you can use it to communicate with Sect Elders or other disciples who hold specific Communication Talismans... Be sure to keep it safe.”

Hearing this, Qin Fang’s eyes lit up.

’A cell phone!’

’An Inner Sect Disciple’s Token doesn’t do this!’

He took the Cyan Jade Token, feeling its substantial weight in his hand.

”Go ahead and bind it here.”

Wen Suxin said with a gentle smile.

Qin Fang took a deep breath, circulated his True Essence, and forced a drop of blood from his fingertip onto the face of the token.

The blood was absorbed in an instant. The word ”Guiyuan” flashed with a cyan light before returning to normal.

Qin Fang immediately felt a clear and mysterious connection form between himself and the token...as if it had become an extension of his own body.

”Thank you, Senior Sister.”

Qin Fang carefully put the token away, placing it with the ’Infinite Star Armor’ robes.

’These two items marked his official entry into the ranks of the true core disciples of the Heavenly Gang Wuji Sect!’

”And this is the Jade Scroll with the regulations for True Disciples. It details a True Disciple’s privileges, how to use the token, and so on...”

Wen Suxin handed him another Jade Scroll.

Qin Fang quickly accepted it and thanked her again.

Wen Suxin looked at Qin Fang, hesitated for a moment, and then said, ”As of now, you are the personal disciple of the Hall Master Guiyuan. The discipleship ceremony will be in one month... In terms of status, you’re already considered part of our Sect’s core leadership. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say you’ve soared to the heavens overnight.”

”But... even though you are a prodigy, you have not been cultivating for long. You’ve only just reached the stage of True Essence... you probably haven’t even fully entered the First Realm of True Essence.”

”The atmosphere in our Sect is relatively good, but we are a Martial Arts Sect, and in the end, strength commands respect. Your Cultivation is still low, yet you’ve attained a high position. It’s inevitable that you’ll attract extra attention, and even private criticism or comparisons. This isn’t personal; it’s just the scrutiny that comes with the position.”

Qin Fang’s expression grew serious, and he nodded slightly.

Seeing that he was listening intently, Wen Suxin continued, ”I’m not telling you this to pressure you, but because I want you to be mentally prepared.”

”A tall tree catches the wind; it’s always been this way.”

”But since you’ve come this far, it is both your destiny and your challenge.”

”I can see that you have a steady temperament and are not an impetuous person, but you are young, and your time cultivating has been short. Don’t let this sudden fortune or any idle gossip you might hear cause your Heart Realm to waver and affect your Cultivation.”

”You must remember this... whether it’s the noisy praise of the world or its doubts and speculations, it is all just smoke and passing clouds. Don’t let yourself get attached to any of it.”