Going to Earth Dragon Sect, Jing Hongchen: Let's See If We Can Make a Deal

"Changge, take these Class 8 Soul Tools. They're all combat-type Soul Tools. There's also a Class 9 Soul Tool here—take it."

"This is Red Dust Protection!"

Red Dust Protection (Class 9 triggered defensive Soul Tool, a pinnacle creation.)

It appeared as a thin, cloth-like circular metal sheet, its entire surface emitting a soft golden glow. Once affixed over the heart, it merged with the body.

It automatically activated when attacked, though it could also be switched on or off with a thought. There was no restriction on the user's Soul Power Level—even one-ring or two-ring Soul Masters could use it.

Its power was immense. Its defensive effect equaled the user's strongest strike formed from all their Soul Power, yet it consumed only one-fifth of their Soul Power. In the hands of a Titled Douluo, it could provide Super Douluo-level defense.

Its construction contained thirty-eight Soul Tool core formations, seventeen of which used multilayered nested structures. Its crafting technique could only be called miraculous.

This could be considered an extraordinarily precious treasure. He had not expected Hall Master Hongchen to actually take something like this out for his protection.

"You are a genius of our Sun Moon Empire. I will not let anything happen to you. Just remember: if you run into trouble, come find me."

"Thank you." Xiao Changge felt a little embarrassed at that moment. After all, his trip to the Far North had originally been for cooperation—to win over those two Heavenly Kings. The fundamental purpose of doing so was to gain the aid of powerful experts and, incidentally, obtain the Sub-Flame of the Bone Chilling Flame.

Yet now, he still had to keep this matter hidden, even from the person helping him. It felt rather awkward.

"Anyway, let's set off quickly."

"Mm. Hall Master, before