Chapter 37: The Immortal Artifact Set

Although these robots only executed the first three steps and then directly proceeded to the final step, the formulas and refining methods they employed entirely followed the upgraded procedures designed by Tang Yi. Therefore, by the third step, the array formations were already inscribed using the melting materials, and the stability and power of such arrays were significantly enhanced.

Gazing at the thousands of immortal artifacts inside the arena, Tang Yi was filled with profound emotion. Although the quantity was massive, there were only a few distinct types in total: Flowing Light Swords, Cloud-Swallowing Sabers, Electrode Guns, Pale Stone Armor, Iridescent Garments, Double-Layer Space Rings, Fiery Flame Boots, Exquisite Bracelets, Dark Ink Bracers, Golden Crown Helmets, and Jade Hairpins.

These specific types of immortal artifacts were the finest creations Tang Yi had perfected and optimized through continuous improvement during his usual forging practice. Tang Yi intended to create an integrated set of equipment—resembling, to some extent, the gear sets found in online multiplayer games.

"Alright, since these have already been manufactured, let me test the performance of these sets! Hehe, perhaps they can be sold for a handsome price!" Tang Yi sorted through the immortal artifacts and assembled three sets, categorized respectively as third-grade, second-grade, and first-grade premium gear sets.

The eight-piece set comprising the Flowing Light Sword, Iridescent Garment, Double-Layer Space Ring, Fiery Flame Boot, Exquisite Bracelet, and Jade Hairpin formed the third-grade premium female immortal artifact set.

The eight-piece set comprising the Cloud-Swallowing Saber, Pale Stone Armor, Double-Layer Space Ring, Fiery Flame Boot, Dark Ink Bracer, and Golden Crown Helmet formed the second-grade premium male immortal artifact set.

The eight-piece set comprising the Electrode Gun, Pale Stone Armor, Double-Layer Space Ring, Fiery Flame Boot, Dark Ink Bracer, and Golden Crown Helmet formed the first-grade premium male immortal artifact set.

Tang Yi established interconnections between the components within each of the three eight-piece sets. Wearing two pieces would activate one interconnection array, three pieces would activate three, four pieces would activate four, and so on. Equipping the complete eight-piece set would activate a total of eight interconnection arrays plus one overall set array formation.

"Come, come, Bing Ling! Try wearing this set of immortal artifacts!" Tang Yi said to Bing Ling.

"What? Wear things meant for immortal maidens? No way, I am a pure man!" Bing Ling immediately protested upon seeing the female immortal artifact set.

"If you wear them for the test, I will reward you with one day of unrestricted usage time in the Immortal Vessel!" Tang Yi tempted him with an offer.

"I already said I am a pure man..." Before Bing Ling could finish his sentence, Tang Yi interrupted, "Five days!"

"Psh, you underestimate me too much..."

"Ten days!"

"Hmph, no amount of temptation will work, I won't—"

"Fifteen days!"

"...After all, I am..."

"Fourteen days!"

"?? How could that be..."

"Thirteen days!"

"Stop, I'll wear them alright! We agreed on thirteen days, no changing your mind!"

"Hah, I knew how to handle you! Immortal Vessel, add thirteen days of usage time for Bing Ling!" Tang Yi instructed the Immortal Vessel.

"Bing Ling's usage time has been increased by two hundred and eighty-two standard hours, which is now in effect," chimed the voice of the Immortal Vessel.

Accompanied by Bing Ling, Black Granite, and Little Vajra, who were respectively wearing the three sets, Tang Yi arrived at the martial arts arena. The venue was equipped with various facilities and devices commonly used in the Immortal Realm to test the power of immortal spells and artifacts. After activating the set arrays, the three individuals underwent a series of rigorous tests.

"I never would have thought that these sets could elevate combat prowess by one or two entire tiers. Little Brother Tang is truly a divine being!" Old Cangmu, who was usually a person of considerable status, nodded and sighed in admiration after witnessing the tests.

"Of course, just look at what kind of person Tang Yi is! This set is still incomplete, and there is still vast room for improvement. I need to figure out how to upgrade it further," Tang Yi bragged complacently. "Right, Old Cang, in a while you might have to stay in Guming City for quite a long period. Hey, don't rush, there'll be rewards of Immortal Vessel usage time, oh. An extra day added to a month for you—well, three days, exactly three days, take it or leave it. If not, I'll send Black Granite instead... Alright, both of you go together then, each getting three extra days per month, settled."

"What are we going to Guming City for?" Old Cangmu and Black Granite asked simultaneously.

"To sell these pieces of equipment, of course! Otherwise, where would we get immortal stones for you all to squander?" Tang Yi replied.

"Now you can rest for a day, and then continue forging immortal artifacts for me. Besides, the materials inside the Immortal Vessel are more than abundant. I still need to make some improvements to this set. Hmm, eight pieces are just not enough; what about adding a necklace, lower trousers, a waist pendant, and these gloves..." Later on, as he walked away, Tang Yi muttered to himself, "That should be about it. Oh, right, how can an immortal exist without a supportive dharma treasure? The Immortal Realm today only popularizes natal dharma treasures. Although they can continuously advance through the nourishment of the immortal body, unfortunately, acquiring a natal dharma treasure is a matter of pure luck and cannot be mass-produced. Well, if one cannot have a natal dharma treasure, a supplementary dharma treasure, even though un-upgradeable, can at least enhance one's overall strength. This is a good idea."

Pondering deeply, Tang Yi entered the forging chamber inside the Immortal Vessel where he usually crafted artifacts, and set to work. A month later, a virtual figure generated by the combination of a light field and a force field appeared on his workbench, fully adorned with the complete gear set.

This time, it was a twelve-piece set, comprising a weapon, helmet, upper garment, lower trousers, gloves, bracers, rings, necklace, footwear, and waist ornament. Tang Yi looked at it and felt extremely satisfied.

"Where would be the best place to put the final supplementary dharma treasure? Ah, I know, right at the badge position, presented in the form of a badge. Oh wow, simply perfection. Tsk tsk tsk!" Tang Yi embedded a badge-shaped supplementary dharma treasure into the left chest area of the armor and said with utter narcissism, "Immortal Vessel, set a level-ten force field on the workbench and conduct an energy level test on this entire set of immortal equipment."

A buzzing sound echoed around the workbench, forming an invisible field within which a flash of light flickered. Moments later, the voice of the Immortal Vessel rang out: "After comparison with existing data, using any single piece of these thirteen items reaches the energy level of a third-grade premium item; using four pieces simultaneously reaches the energy level of a second-grade premium item; using eight pieces simultaneously reaches the energy level of a first-grade premium item; using twelve pieces simultaneously reaches the energy level of a third-grade supreme item. The overall energy level when using all thirteen pieces simultaneously reaches the second-grade supreme level."

"Well, not bad at all. The array formations of this Immortal Realm are indeed wonderful things! With a thirteen-piece set, the configuration of this supplementary dharma treasure can elevate the energy tier by a whole rank. Tsk, I, Tang Yi, truly am a genius! Wahahaha! Well, even a genius has his troubles; time to go earn some immortal stones."

Tang Yi arrived at the City Lord's Mansion in Guming City and once again met with City Lord Qin Ming. Qin Ming was extremely enthusiastic upon seeing Tang Yi arrive. Last time, Tang Yi had brought Qin Ming immense benefits; spending a million immortal-grade stones had made his wife endlessly happy, and he had even kept another million for his own cultivation, which felt utterly fantastic.

"Ah, if it isn't Immortal Friend Tang! What brings you to grace me with your presence this time?" Qin Ming asked Tang Yi with great delight.

"City Lord Qin is too polite. I, Tang Yi, actually have a favor to ask of the City Lord," Tang Yi said. "This time, I've come to open a small shop within Guming City. I sincerely ask for City Lord Qin's patronage and protection."

"Oh, Immortal Friend Tang wishes to open a shop? I wonder what kind of shop it is going to be? Do tell, so I can offer some advice!"

"As for me, as you can see, I am also considered an artisan, so I wish to open a shop here to sell immortal artifacts and earn some immortal stones; otherwise, even mountains of wealth will eventually be eaten away," Tang Yi said, revealing the artisan badge on his chest.

"To think that Immortal Friend Tang has already attained the rank of a third-tier artisan, please forgive my lack of respect. Wait a moment while I check the registry... Ah, perfect, a shop on Huixian Street has just become vacant. Immortal Friend Tang might want to consider it. Although the rent is slightly higher, it is located in a prime area. With your status as an artisan, you should be able to rake in massive amounts of immortal stones." Qin Ming said.

Tang Yi paused slightly before nodding in agreement, and the relevant procedures were promptly handled. After storing the jade key of the shop into his space ring, Tang Yi retrieved an immortal artifact and handed it to Qin Ming, saying, "Thank you very much for your help this time, City Lord Qin. I haven't thanked you properly for the land acquisition last time; please accept this as a small token of my gratitude."

"How could I possibly be so bold? Then I must thank Immortal Friend Tang." Qin Ming could readily tell that this was a second-grade premium immortal artifact—an exquisite bracelet, which happened to be just the thing to give to his wife.

Upon stepping out of the City Lord's Mansion, Tang Yi headed straight for the Chiyang Star System, the primary star system of the Chiyang Star Domain, because the branch of the Forging Masters Guild was located on Chiyang Star, the main planet of the Chiyang Star System.

As soon as Tang Yi entered this branch of the Forging Masters Guild in Chiyang City, he ran into an acquaintance.