Chang Ping'an followed the Nether Star Devil Envoy through three archways covered in formation patterns. He felt the temperature plunge, and the cold sweat on his palms nearly soaked through his sleeves.
Looking up, he saw that this was Fengjiang Hall of the Demon Lotus Sect on Mystic Lotus Island. An inverted Mysterious Bronze Lotus Seat lay concealed among the formation patterns.
The throne at the center of the enormous lotus was faintly visible, with black gauze hanging around it. The figure on the throne wore magnificent golden silk robes, with golden-thread demon lotuses embroidered on the cuffs-none other than Su Zixuan, the Demon Lotus Sect's renowned King Fengjiang.
Chang Ping'an lowered his head and knelt below the White Jade Steps.
"Chang Ping'an, Silver Devil Guard, eighth layer of Qi Refining. Joined the sect eighteen years ago."
The voice suddenly rang out in the hall, startling Chang Ping'an into a shudder.
Only then did he realize that the Nether Star Devil Envoy had already vanished.
"This disciple pays his respects... pays his respects to King Fengjiang," Chang Ping'an answered meekly.
Su Zixuan wore the King Fengjiang mask upon the throne, her inherent aura of authority making Chang Ping'an's knees tremble.
Su Zixuan suddenly spoke. "I hear you've mastered the Lesser Yin Armor? Let me see it."
Chang Ping'an hurriedly formed hand seals to invoke the magic formula. Three translucent armor plates immediately appeared before his chest, their edges glowing faintly with watery blue light. It was the Lesser Yin Armor.
"Not bad."
She was secretly surprised. This so-called "Lesser Yin Armor" was actually a simplified version of the Supreme Yin Mystic Armor, an introductory protective spell from the Duer Taiyin Formula.
His ability to gain initial mastery of this spell meant that Chang Ping'an possessed the aptitude to cultivate the