Extreme Spirit Chaos Technique

Chapter 716: The Profound Celestial Robe

However, just as Mu Chen was about to ask for clarification, the white pearl suddenly shot out of Profound Old Ghost’s hand. With a BAM, it slammed into Mu Chen, and his thin sleepwear was ripped to shreds. In an instant, Mu Chen was left completely naked before Profound Old Ghost.

"What the fuck is going on?!"

A mix of shocked and furious, Mu Chen reacted instantly. He scrambled back a few steps, hands clamped over his crotch, and eyed Profound Old Ghost warily.

Profound Old Ghost gave a dry cough and said with an awkward laugh, "That was an accident. Now for the real miracle. Hurry up and feel around. See if you can sense anything new inside your body."

"New? Like what?"

But before Mu Chen had a chance to check, he heard Chu Aoqing’s urgent knocking from outside the door. "Mu Chen! Mu Chen, are you okay?"

Startled, Mu Chen quickly backed up and pressed his body against the bathroom door. "I’m fine, I’m fine!" he shouted. "I was about to take a shower, but the water wasn’t running. It’s working now!"

Mu Chen wiped the sweat from his face, muttering, ’A white lie, may the heavens forgive me.’ ’This is no joke,’ he thought. ’I’m stark naked right now. If Chu Aoqing came in and saw this, it would be a disaster. With my clothes ripped to shreds all over the floor, she’d definitely get the wrong idea.’

"The water was out?"

Chu Aoqing gave the bathroom a strange look before turning back toward the bed. She was wearing a set of rather form-fitting pajamas. While Mu Chen was in the bathroom, she had wanted to change into a long dress but was worried he might come out unexpectedly. Hearing that he was now showering put her at ease, so she began to change openly in the room.

Inside the bathroom, once Mu Chen heard things quiet down outside, he took a deep breath and spread his Spiritual Power to every corner of his body. Finally, he discovered a strange, milky-white ball of light in his chest. As his Spiritual Power enveloped it, the sensation it transmitted was one of extreme softness and gentleness.

"Feel it yet?" Profound Old Ghost asked impatiently.

Mu Chen opened his eyes and nodded. "I feel something, but what exactly is it?"

Profound Old Ghost let out a mischievous chuckle. "What is it? In this day and age, it’s an incredible treasure. Remember those three garments woven from Profound Celestial Silk that I took from you the other day?"

Mu Chen asked calmly, "Don’t tell me that pearl is those three garments?"

"Wrong." Profound Old Ghost wagged his index finger back and forth. "To be precise, it’s what was created by smelting down those three garments. In our era, it was known as the Profound Celestial Robe."

"The Profound Celestial Robe? What does it do?"

"What it does..." Profound Old Ghost mused for a moment. "In our era, the Profound Celestial Robe was just a set of clothes you could reforge at will, and it happened to offer some protection against flames below the Green Level. Hmm, nothing special. But in this era, where the strength of all Martial Artists has declined, possessing a Profound Celestial Robe is like having an Undead Body for anyone below the Emperor Realm. Its Defense Power alone is comparable to that of an Elemental Armor. Besides, today’s Fire Attribute Martial Artists are so pathetic, I’d bet even Blue Level flames wouldn’t be able to melt it. So, tell me, isn’t that a treasure?"

"Defense Power equal to an Elemental Armor? It can block Blue Level flames?" Mu Chen exclaimed in shock.

Profound Old Ghost scoffed. "Tch, that’s nothing. You think anyone below the Emperor Realm could break through your defense? Forget them, even a typical Venerable Realm Martial Artist would have to struggle to do it."

Mu Chen thought for a moment. ’I guess he’s right,’ he said to himself.

Immediately after, he shot Profound Old Ghost a glare. "Then what fucking good is this to me?!"

Profound Old Ghost flew into a rage. "Bullshit! You think the robes woven by those second-rate artisans can compare to the one I smelted? Your Master isn’t just boasting here—the Defense Power of this Profound Celestial Robe I forged is at least on par with the Venerable Realm! And while I’m not saying it’s immune to White Level flames, it won’t melt instantly if you encounter them. I’m confident it can hold out for a few minutes, at least. Besides," he added with a sly chuckle, "it looks damn cool, too. Hehehehe."

"...Damn... damn cool..."

Dark lines etched themselves across Mu Chen’s forehead. ’What do I need to look cool for?’

"Try it on, see how it fits," Profound Old Ghost urged. Realizing he hadn’t told Mu Chen how to use it, he added, "Just trigger it with your Spiritual Power. It’ll wrap right around you and form a complete outfit."

Mu Chen nodded and focused his Spiritual Power on the milky-white orb in his chest. In an instant, the orb melted. Countless milky-white threads erupted from his body, weaving a complete sphere of light around him. The moment it formed, the sphere rapidly converged and shrank, stopping only when it had enveloped his body completely.

A moment later, an elegant, flowing white robe materialized around him. The garment was form-fitting, its outlines traced with intricate silver patterns that held a metallic sheen, lending it an exquisite beauty. The long sleeves were cinched at the wrists by a pair of soft white gloves, and the cuffs where they met were also trimmed in silver. Two palm-wide streamers flowed from his shoulders to his calves, the ends shimmering with silver embroidery. The long tunic fell to below his knees, secured at the waist with a silver-and-white belt. Beneath his white trousers was a pair of pure white boots, also accented with silver. Combined with Mu Chen’s long, crimson-purple hair and his fair, refined features, his entire aura underwent a dramatic transformation.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk. Clothes really do make the man. You’re worthy of being my, Profound Old Ghost’s, apprentice. You’ve even got a bit of your Master’s flair from back in the day. The more I look, the more distinguished you appear. It was well worth your Master’s effort to forge the Profound Celestial Robe in the style of an Ancient Royal Family’s Crown Prince."

Looking at Mu Chen’s current appearance, Profound Old Ghost’s roguishly handsome face was beaming with pride. He had watched Mu Chen grow up, and every stage of the boy’s appearance was seared into his memory. Back then, while Mu Chen hadn’t been ugly, he was by no means good-looking—the type of person who would simply vanish in a crowd.

But with the integration of the Extreme Ice Attribute, the influence of his bloodline, and the years of continuous Body Forging and Cultivation, Mu Chen’s features had grown progressively more refined and mature. He had even started to exude a steady, wise aura that radiated from within.

Furthermore, Mu Chen now had a perfect physique, standing nearly six-foot-two. Adorned in an outfit that only royalty from the Ancient Royal Family could have worn a hundred thousand years ago, it would be impossible for him not to stand out. Profound Old Ghost was certain that the moment his apprentice stepped outside, he would make countless women swoon.

Mu Chen used his Spiritual Power to inspect his new appearance from all angles. Even he had to admit that the clothes not only fit perfectly but also possessed a kind of aesthetic quality he couldn’t quite comprehend. They certainly enhanced his handsome features. However, the word "handsome" immediately brought one person’s image to his mind: Qin Shang. He was the most strikingly handsome man Mu Chen had ever seen; to this day, no one had surpassed him.

"Tsk, tsk. Now that’s what I call a sense of accomplishment," Profound Old Ghost said, his face full of satisfaction.

The next moment, however, an anguished glare fell upon him. Profound Old Ghost coughed dryly. "What is it? Your Master’s preferences are perfectly normal, I’ll have you know. Even if you’re handsome now, I’m not about to change my orientation. Besides, a relationship between a master and apprentice is highly unethical."

Mu Chen broke out in a cold sweat and snarled, "Screw your preferences! Screw your morality! I wouldn’t agree to it even if you threw in two more Emperor’s Weapons!"

Profound Old Ghost scoffed and rolled his eyes. "Then why are you staring at me like that? What do you want?"

Mu Chen held back for a long moment before finally asking in a small voice, "How do I take this thing off? And what do I do if it gets dirty?"

Profound Old Ghost was stunned for a moment, then replied in a deadpan, serious voice, "You take it off the same way you put it on. It’s waterproof, dustproof, and tear-resistant. It won’t get dirty, and you don’t have to worry about being... violated. It’s stylish and beautiful, and it even has a self-repair function. It’s the perfect attire for all your travels. You... are worth it."

With that, Profound Old Ghost spun around and vanished from sight. A moment later, his unrestrained laughter echoed in Mu Chen’s mind, making a vein throb on Mu Chen’s forehead. ’Screw you, Master!’ he cursed inwardly.

...

"Are... are you really Mu Chen?"

This was the thirty-seventh time Chu Aoqing had asked him, her eyes wide, since he’d stepped out of the bathroom. By now, Mu Chen was completely numb to the question, and he replied in a near-catatonic daze, "Yes, I’m Mu Chen."

Chu Aoqing touched Mu Chen’s hair and looked him up and down one more time before saying with a look of utter shock, "Oh my god, you really are Mu Chen. Good heavens, what happened to you? My god, how is this even possible?"

Hearing her words, Mu Chen felt a wave of exhaustion wash over him. His actual appearance hadn’t changed at all; the dramatic transformation was entirely due to the so-called Profound Celestial Robe.

After a moment of amazement, however, Chu Aoqing’s face broke into a dazzling smile. She patted Mu Chen’s shoulder. "Not bad, not bad at all. You look incredibly dashing. Now when we walk down the street, everyone’s eyes will finally be on someone other than me, haha."

"Oh, really?" Mu Chen sighed, slowly rising to his feet. He picked up the Profound Jade Fan from the headboard and slung it over his back. "We should get going. We’ve already been in Ghost City for a month, and it’ll take another month just to reach Medicine City. With all this coming and going, it will probably take half a year to get back to Holy Tomb Mountain."

Chu Aoqing nodded. "You’re right. I need to get back to the Manor quickly too, or my father will think I’ve run into trouble. You don’t have to rush back to Holy Tomb Mountain, though. After all, Sir Dilaka gave you a full year to stay here so you could gain more experience in the Central State."

Mu Chen said, "But we should deliver Elder Ling’s letter first. If it’s an urgent matter, it would be better to let them know sooner rather than later."

Chu Aoqing nodded and proactively took Mu Chen’s hand. In that moment, she was no longer the mature and noble young lady of Hidden Sword Manor, but a young woman who had fallen in love. Although nothing had happened between them, and no words had been exchanged, the understanding between them was clear in their hearts.

As for Mu Chen, thanks to Profound Old Ghost’s prodding, he was no longer so passive and hesitant. ’If she wants to hold my hand, so be it,’ he thought. ’It’s my good fortune to be favored by such an outstanding woman. As for status... Master said I’m not inferior to anyone!’