I Can Merge Techniques

The power of the Shenxiao Imperial Golden Shield at the Small Success Realm, the Perfection Realm, and after Breaking the Limit beyond Perfection were in completely different leagues.

The bright moonlight filtered through the window lattice, casting a cool, silvery glow over Chu Fan, draping him in a thin veil of light.

A stream of qi slowly churned around him. A faint golden shield flickered in and out of existence on the surface of his body, its light wavering indeterminately.

This was a clear sign that the Shenxiao Imperial Golden Shield was continuously solidifying and internalizing, nourished by the abundant Primordial Qi within his body.

The Shenxiao Imperial Golden Shield, now nearing the limit of the Perfection Realm, was more than ten times as defensive as it had been at the Small Success Realm. It was truly impregnable.

The shield appeared transparent and formless, but it was as solid as a physical object. It was like a true Golden Bell Shield protecting his body—heavy, indestructible, and impervious to ordinary swords and sabers. Even a low-grade Profound Weapon might not be able to break through its defense.

The ancient runes flowing across its surface had also grown more complex and profound, exuding a mysterious, majestic, and powerful aura from ancient times.

Time trickled by like sand in an hourglass. Outside, the blood-red moonlight intensified until it flooded the entire room, giving it a somewhat eerie feel.

[Shenxiao Imperial Golden Shield Experience Points +5]

[The Shenxiao Imperial Golden Shield has reached the limit of Perfection. Breaking the Limit costs 20 points of Spiritual Essence. Consume?]

The moment this notification clearly appeared in his mind, Chu Fan’s expression remained impassive. He simply focused his thoughts.

VMM—!

That familiar, profound sensation swept over his entire body once more. Qi surged through his meridians like a tidal wave, and a pleasant, tingling sensation spread through his limbs.

[Technique: Shenxiao Imperial Golden Shield (Limit Broken 1 time, 2/4000)] [Trait: Vajra Fortress]

[Vajra Fortress: Ganghua Vajra. The shield wall solidifies like a fortress, its integrity massively increased. Ordinary weapons shatter on contact, unable to cause the slightest damage.]

Within his mind, countless golden runes seemed to come to life, spiraling and dancing in his Sea of Consciousness. They intertwined and wove themselves into a vast, complex net of runes.

The Shenxiao Imperial Golden Shield he cultivated felt as if it had been completely reforged and strengthened by an invisible Power of Heaven and Earth...

The once-blurry, strange runes on the shield’s surface became sharp and distinct.

A faint golden light flowed between the lines, making it even more resilient and hinting at a sharp edge, exuding an inviolable majesty.

After a long while, once the surging, profound sensation had completely subsided, Chu Fan slowly calmed his mind. He focused his consciousness and looked at the Trait’s description deep within his Sea of Consciousness.

’This Trait isn’t fancy at all. It just purely and extremely strengthens the core defensive power of the Shenxiao Imperial Golden Shield.’

’Simple and brutal, but also the most practical. It’s exactly the ability I need right now!’

As for just how much the Vajra Fortress had increased his defensive power, that would require a real combat test.

With a slight shift in his thoughts, Chu Fan circulated the Primordial Qi in his body. A solid, heavy, golden Gang Shield instantly materialized around him.

Just from its appearance and the sensation on his fingertips, it was already a world of difference from the Perfection Realm version...

While the shield at Perfection had been tough, it felt somewhat illusory. But this Gang Shield was as solid as a physical object, its surface shimmering with flowing light, as if it were forged from Ten Thousand Years Profound Iron.

From this moment on, this top-tier Defensive Martial Arts technique finally began to display its true power.

Chu Fan stood up, pushed the door open, and strode into the Martial Arts Arena.

The brilliantly glowing Imperial Golden Shield around him was like a bright lamp suddenly lit in the night sky. Its dazzling light instantly drew the attention of everyone who was training hard in the Martial Arts Arena.

Whether they were brawny men practicing their punches or cultivators practicing their sword qi, they all stopped what they were doing. Their gazes converged on him, filled with curiosity and scrutiny.

Chu Fan’s gaze passed over the crowd and landed on Li Qingxue, who was honing her Sword Technique not far away. A faint smile touched his lips. "Senior Sister..."

"Alright!"

No more words were needed. That single address, "Senior Sister," was enough for Li Qingxue to understand his intent.

She gave a crisp nod, flourishing her Long Saber. Her figure shot forward like an arrow released from a bow, and she charged at Chu Fan without hesitation!

SWISH!

A crimson saber light roared out under the bright moonlight, like an enraged blood dragon. With a sharp whistle that tore through the air, it viciously chopped down onto Chu Fan’s Imperial Golden Shield as Zhao Tianxing, Cyan Snake Xiaobai, Mo Yunzi, and the others watched in shock!

BANG—!!!

An earth-shattering crack exploded, shaking the entire Martial Arts Arena. The eardrums of the surrounding crowd ached, and they couldn’t help but cover their ears.

The unstoppable crimson saber light slammed into the formless Gang Shield around Chu Fan as if it had struck ten-thousand-year-old divine iron. It instantly shattered, dissolving into a shower of crimson light that vanished into the night!

Chu Fan’s Imperial Golden Shield merely trembled slightly before stabilizing. Instead, it produced a powerful Rebound force that traveled back up the saber’s blade, nearly knocking Li Qingxue back several steps.

"So strong!" Li Qingxue steadied herself, her eyes filled with horror and her voice laced with unconcealable shock.

She knew full well that the Shenxiao Imperial Golden Shield’s defensive power was already impressive.

Back in Cyan Yang Ancient City, when Chu Fan led them to intercept the master from the Moon Worship Sect who had come from Qing Province, that Demon had been at the Third Heaven of Divine Power Realm.

Even though their group had ganged up on him and beaten him to within an inch of his life, that Demon was still able to activate the Shenxiao Imperial Golden Shield to defend himself.

At the time, their group had hacked and slashed wildly at the shield but had failed to even scratch it.

In the end, it was only when Chu Fan gave his Spirit Soldier, the Demon-locking Chain, to the Old Constable who was at the Second Heaven of Divine Power Realm, that they managed to break the Demon’s defense by relying on the Spirit Soldier’s power.