This Screening Baleful Qi provided Li Xingkong with considerable convenience during his practice.
Refining weapons is different from theoretical research; it is a discipline that relies heavily on practice. Without hands-on practice with materials, one cannot become a qualified weapon refiner.
Because of its material, this Screening Baleful Qi is invisible and colorless, a gaseous structure similar to clouds and mist, which greatly enhances its plasticity and reusability.
Unlike ordinary materials, which can be ruined and replaced with another piece, there is no such thing as ruining this Screening Baleful Qi. If there is any mistake during the refining process, it can be broken up and started over, making the cost of trial and error extremely low.
Furthermore, although it's called a wisp, it was actually retrieved from space, and its original size was actually several sizes larger than imagined.
This material provided Li Xingkong with ample opportunities to practice, which allowed Li Xingkong weapon-refining skills to skyrocket.
After nearly two years of research, Li Xingkong was finally freed from the daily grind of studying and practicing.
He had a thorough understanding of the entire refining process, and with the final step of the experiment completed, the Cloud and Rosy Mist Robe he had longed for for so long was finally finished.
This magical artifact had just been crafted and hadn't even been worn yet, but it already displayed a stunning appearance.
Before its creation, the Screening Baleful Qi was formless and colorless, and could even be mistaken for a special ray of light. However, after more than two years of meticulous crafting, the finished garment displayed unparalleled colors.
The entire garment looked like a cloud of mist, as if it could be dispersed with a touch.
The intense sunlight from the corona penetrated the entire garment without affecting it in the slightest; the powerful flow of ions passed straight through the clouds as if it encountered no obstruction whatsoever.
Li Xingkong reached out to feel the texture of the Cloud and Rosy Mist Robe, but even though he touched it, he couldn't feel any substance. The robe was like a projection, visible but untouchable.
Using his Divine Sense to incorporate a trace of Magic Power, he merged with the Cloud and Rosy Mist Robe. Then, as if it had gained consciousness, it flew to Li Xingkong's side on its own.
Originally, there was no sensation when it was touched, but at this moment, it felt as if a light veil was brushing against him, or as if someone was gently teasing him with a feather. The Cloud and Rosy Mist Robe circled around Li Xingkong a few times, like a playful child.
Li Xingkong let it circle around him. After circling a few times, perhaps it grew tired, Cloud and Rosy Mist Robe loosened on its own, gently wrapping around Li Xingkong's body.
Although it wasn't activated, its passive effect immediately took hold on Li Xingkong.
Li Xingkong's entire figure seemed to have turned into a cloud of mist. No matter which direction you looked from, you could see a human shape, but you could not see his body clearly. It was as if his entire body was composed of layers of clouds.
The pressure on Li Xingkong's shield, which he originally used to withstand the harsh environment of the corona, was instantly reduced.
The scorching sunlight that had been shining on him now seemed to pass right through him as if it hadn't touched him at all, and the already rapid flow of particles in the corona also passed through Li Xingkong's body without encountering any resistance.
This is the wonder of the Cloud and Rosy Mist Robe. Although Li Xingkong still has a physical form and can interact with matter in the universe, under the effect of this magic weapon, all the light that shines on him is like encountering a ghost—visible but untouchable.
Of course, not all light will pass through directly; if that were the case, Li Xingkong's entire existence would be impossible to observe.
The light filtered by this magical artifact naturally has certain conditions; if the energy contained in the light is too low, it will still ignore it.
Moreover, it seems that because the magical artifact has gained a certain level of intelligence, it also has a certain understanding and requirements for the creation of scenery and images. In addition to protecting Li Xingkong personally, the magical artifact has also created various strange phenomena around him.
The colorful clouds and golden light created a truly ethereal scene, giving one the feeling of immortals descending to earth.
If Li Xingkong himself were to do this, even if he had reached the pinnacle of cultivation, he probably wouldn't bother with all this fancy stuff. But the Cloud and Rosy Mist Robe already had its own sentience. Although it generally followed Li Xingkong's instructions, it let him do whatever he wanted in places where Li Xingkong didn't care.
A magical artifact that has acquired sentience is like a newborn child; its temperament and interests depend entirely on its master's nurturing, so it cannot be used as an inanimate object.
"This magical artifact is good, but the thought that my clothes have sentience still makes me feel a little uneasy."
While testing the magic weapon's performance, Li Xingkong contacted the system, communicating silently in his mind.
"Hey, you're just showing off. If you find it disgusting, don't wear it. Give it to me, I'll wear it."
The system saw through Li Xingkong's true nature at a glance; he had just obtained his first magic weapon and was now showing off.
"Sigh, why don't you understand? If clothes had sentience, wouldn't they be able to see my entire body?"
"Ah, yes, yes, that makes sense. Then take it off."
"Don't take it off."
Li Xingkong was amused. He was just saying it casually. He had crafted this magic weapon from scratch, so there was naturally no barrier between them. Moreover, this Cloud and Rosy Mist Robe was so wondrous, feeling as soft as if it were nothing when worn, yet it could resist most light interference, making it quite practical.
As for intelligence, this magical artifact is not the same species as humans, and it is not even a living being. Even if it had intelligence, it could not be regarded as a human.
Moreover, after this magic weapon was completed, it was already connected to Li Xingkong's mind. Not to mention seeing it, as long as Li Xingkong was willing to share it, it could even seamlessly share Li Xingkong's memories.
Having just acquired the treasure, Li Xingkong gave himself a few days off to thoroughly explore the effects of this magical artifact.
Perhaps because of the difference between magic treasures and magical artifacts, after using it for a few days, Li Xingkong clearly felt that the connection between himself and this magic treasure was becoming closer and closer. He could even drive the Cloud and Rosy Mist Robe to unfold a cloud screen that expanded along with his Divine Sense when he opened his Divine Sense.
As long as one is enveloped by this cloud curtain, one can be protected by the properties of this Cloud and Rosy Mist Robe.
This also piqued Li Xingkong's curiosity. The magic weapon's effects were so mysterious; it would be even better if he could study its principles and deduce a cultivation technique from it.