The pillar of golden light that appeared in the southern part of Nagazora City shattered the usual silence and was seen by many. Of course, Li Xuan was completely unaware of this. His eyes were currently being tested by the golden holy light in front of him, and he couldn't open his dog-like titanium alloy eyes at all.
The golden pillar of light, which had attracted attention from both inside and outside Nagazora, slowly faded into nothingness, as fleeting as a night-blooming cereus. But it was likely that few would forget it. Especially Li Xuan, the culprit.
Because he was about to go blind…
Li Xuan closed his eyes, bitter tears streaming down his face. It took him several minutes to finally be able to open them. The golden light before him had long since vanished. On the golden Gate of Vows, a piece of clothing that emitted a faint glow lay quietly.
Clothing-type equipment? Hmm, that's not bad either. With slightly trembling hands, Li Xuan stared at the clothes, reached out, and gently picked them up. As for the Gate of Vows, a touch from his right hand sent it back into the ring.
Under the bright moonlight, Li Xuan got a clear look at the clothes in his hands.
And then he was dumbfounded…
Why do I feel like this style is for a girl to wear?!
The clothes in Li Xuan's hands were a magnificent ancient robe with a red base and gold trim, complete with a golden phoenix crown as a headpiece, even inlaid with precious gems. But it was also easy to see that this was a piece of women's clothing.
Am I going to have to abandon decades of integrity to wear a dress? Li Xuan stared reluctantly at the obviously high-end dress. After all, it had produced a phenomenon—a golden light. Even an idiot would know that this piece of clothing was incredibly powerful.
Maybe I should try it? As Li Xuan thought this, his hands were already moving. With eyes gleaming, he stripped off his somewhat tattered shirt and pants, leaving only his underwear, and hastily put on the magnificent women's ancient costume. Little did he know that from this moment on, he and his integrity would be strangers.
Hey, it's actually quite comfortable to wear. It's just that the lower half feels a bit light and uneasy. Li Xuan thought as he adjusted his clothes. He then, insanely, placed the phoenix crown on his head.
And then… a strange transformation occurred.
The ancient costume, now completely worn by Li Xuan, suddenly lit up with a golden light. The embroidered phoenix pattern on the clothes slowly transformed into a dragon pattern. The golden phoenix crown, in the golden light, slowly turned into a headband resembling a golden dragon, like a golden hoop, which settled on Li Xuan's head. A jade stone was embedded in the center of the headband, and within it, a soaring dragon seemed to be visible. The clothes also changed into a windbreaker-style garment, the skirt became a pair of long pants, and the shoes transformed from women's sandals to men's short boots inlaid with jade. The only thing that remained unchanged was the jade belt tied at his waist.
Just as he finished putting it on, a piece of information exploded in Li Xuan's mind—5-star equipment: Xuanyuan Festive Garb! The wearer's health is reduced by sixty percent, and a shield of eight hundred points is restored every two seconds, with a maximum shield capacity of six thousand.
A shield? What the hell is that?
Li Xuan, having come back to his senses, read the information in his mind, puzzled.
But before he could figure out what a shield was, Li Xuan happened to see a mirror and immediately tossed the question to the back of his mind.
So… so handsome! Li Xuan looked at his reflection in the mirror, stunned by his heavenly appearance. The long sleeves fluttered, and the red and gold robe embroidered with a golden dragon gave off an indescribable air of majesty. Coupled with his already good looks, he had been instantly promoted from a handsome guy to a male god.
I have to go show this off. Li Xuan's inner show-off suddenly emerged. He opened the door and, with his robes fluttering, went to find Yae Sakura.
At this moment, Yae Sakura, sitting on the floor, heard footsteps. She lifted her eyes, and a hint of surprise flashed in them.
"Hey, Yae Sakura, I…" Li Xuan hadn't finished his sentence before it was drowned out by the sound of a wall being destroyed. A Honkai Beast, with hands like spears and standing upright, had swung its arm and torn open the abandoned house. Li Xuan and Yae Sakura were instantly exposed to the Honkai Beast's line of sight. This was a Honkai Beast attracted by the Honkai energy fluctuation from the previous golden light.
Without waiting for the two to react, it swung its right arm down at them, like the Grim Reaper swinging his scythe.
What should I do? If I dodge and leave Yae Sakura, she'll die!
In that instant, thoughts raced through Li Xuan's mind.
No, I can't. She's my savior; I can't let her die. If someone has to die, it should be me first! Otherwise, what kind of man would I be?! Li Xuan thought. He stood still, his arms spread wide as if to protect a chick like a mother hen, though his hands trembled slightly from fear.
"BONG!" The Honkai Beast's arm seemed to be blocked by something. It stopped just a meter away from Li Xuan's body, unable to descend. The impact's shockwave rustled Li Xuan's clothes, his long sleeves dancing in the wind.
Behind him, Yae Sakura's eyes saw the man standing in front of her, and his figure seemed to overlap with the memory of that woman.
This was the ability of the Xuanyuan Festive Garb—a shield! A shield to protect those around him!