Endless Winter: My Camp Upgrades Infinitely Chapter 1253 - 415: The Jiao Long Nest Blooms and Bears Fruit, Changes in the Siblings’ Personalities (Part 3)

Out of the five unique techniques from Dajue Temple, only the Shock Sky Pill remains unutilized, specifically intended for Master Ju Yuan. Having observed the other four firsthand, Xia Hong noted that one was not designed for augmenting soldiers, but served a lethal purpose.

In truth, it functions through soul extraction.

This is the essence of Master Wusheng’s Primordial Soul Pill.

Over a million people once consumed this pill and recited the Rebirth Mantra, allowing their souls to be harvested for the resurrection of the Five-headed Monster Face Maitreya.

Following his replication of the formula, Cheng Feng dubbed his version the Soul Separation Pill. Xia Hong contemplated this for a moment before shifting his gaze to Mu Dong.

During the introduction of the Soul Separation Pill, Mu Dong had described it as 'a bit eerie,' implying that Cheng Feng had already briefed him on its harrowing effects.

"The Soul Separation Pill is indeed unsettling. According to Cheng Feng, in trials with ten captives from the Heavenly Prison, eight perished instantly. Only two survived, only to wake up an hour later. Unfortunately, they seemed to have witnessed something nightmarish while under its influence, succumbing to madness before any information could be extracted."

The name Soul Separation Pill is truly fitting.

They must have glimpsed something horrifying.

Xia Hong reflected briefly, then retrieved a greenish Soul Separation Pill, raising it toward his mouth.

"Big brother, you..."

"Lord, you must not!"

"Hahaha, I’m only joking! There is no need for such concern."

Noting the alarm on Xia Chuan and Mu Dong’s faces as they frantically urged him to stop, Xia Hong laughed and returned the pill to its container.

His gesture caused both men to exhale in relief; they had clearly been deeply unsettled by his behavior.

"Tell Cheng Feng that the next round of trials must be overseen by Xu Ning. Having merged with the remains of Master Wusheng, his insight should allow him to observe details that others miss."

"As you command, Lord!"

Once the second item was addressed, Mu Dong moved on to the third.

An attendant brought forward a wooden crate, which held a neatly folded black fabric.

"Is this a military tent from Dajue Temple?"

Xia Hong recognized the material immediately upon sight.

Mu Dong nodded with a smile: "The Lord is sharp, though this is not a Dajue Temple artifact. This is a tent developed entirely by our Great Xia!"

The black tents of Dajue Temple are formidable; they house thousands, remain lightweight for rapid transit, and offer exceptional durability, sealing, and opacity. Because they block all interior light, they are perfect for concealing tactical movements.

Last year, Dajue Temple debuted two hundred such tents. During the Battle of Bashang, Xiang Liang and Bai Shanqiu managed to secure fifteen, while the remaining hundred were dispersed among the Six Towns.

It was an unexpected feat for Mu Dong to replicate them.

"Now, for the fourth item..."

Another attendant presented a crate, which was opened at Mu Dong’s gesture.

Inside lay a set of polished black iron armor.

Xia Hong examined the various components—the helm, pauldrons, plating, and greaves—before his eyes settled on the primary chest and back plates, causing his expression to brighten.

"Are these main components forged from the Jiao scales I provided?"

Mu Dong nodded enthusiastically: "The Lord knows that the Nine Towns typically rely on Thousand Forged armor. Armored sets are complex, with many parts, making the casting process slow. It takes half a day just to complete a set of standard Thousand Forged Iron Armor. In Great Xia, incorporating the Thunder Kui’s Skull adds further complexity, extending production to a full day per set.

The protective value of Jiao Long scales is well-known to you, as it resists Xianyang level strikes, let alone Cold Resistance level threats. Beyond its defense, its plasticity is remarkable; by alternating heat and pressure, I molded the main plates at the Artifact Refining Pavilion in just five days.

The main plate is the most vital and material-intensive part of the armor. By using Jiao Long scales here, we significantly reduce forging difficulties. The rest of this set utilizes Ten Thousand Forged Iron. I am confident that it cannot be breached by any Cold Resistance level weapon, nor by the standard attacks of a Xianyang level expert directed at the main armor!"

They have even christened it the Jiao Scale Armor.

Following this explanation, Xia Hong’s interest grew.

Great Xia has long possessed the skills for Ten Thousand Forged Iron Armor.

However, as Mu Dong noted, even with skilled artisans, only one set of Thousand Forged Lei Kui Golden Armor could be crafted daily, totaling 360 sets annually. This restricted its use to the elite Cloud Jiao and Long Wu armies.

The Ten Thousand Forged Armor faced similar constraints.

Last year, when Mu Dong led the effort to forge them, he determined that five days were needed per set, and with the heavy workload of the Artifact Refining Pavilion, it was impossible to dedicate all craftsmen to mass-producing war armor.