Lin Feng sighed inwardly, "40% health recovery in ten seconds. Plus the 20% passive increase to maximum health, this belt isn't just a piece of defensive equipment, it's a second life."

He immediately unbuckled the guardian belt at his waist and fastened the Life Sigh Belt in its place.

A golden light shone from his waist, spreading through his veins to his entire body. A warm, vibrant energy surged from the belt, merging with the power already within him.

He felt his heartbeat become stronger, and his health bar visibly increased by a large margin.

Lin Feng looked up and cupped his hands at Paul, "City Lord Paul, I will remember this favor from Russia. Russia will always be a friend to Beacon Fire Territory."

Paul waved his hand and laughed heartily, "Friends don't need to talk about such things! Lord Lin, if you kill a few more orcs in the future, that will be the best thanks for me. When you kill them, just shout, 'The belt Paul gave me is really awesome,' and I'll be satisfied."

Lin Feng's mouth twitched, and he didn't respond.

Lin Feng sat back in the main seat with a smile. Turning his gaze to the right, he only then noticed that Lu Dingchuan was not wearing that golden armor today, but had changed into a purple one.

The armor plates were dull. Although it was still good quality equipment, compared to his previous golden armor, it was more than a grade lower.

Lin Feng straightened his posture, his tone carrying a bit more respect than before, "City Lord Lu, what is this?"

Lu Dingchuan didn't beat around the bush. He sighed, his voice low and steady, "When I heard that City Lord Paul was going to gift you a golden belt, I thought to myself: you already have three pieces of golden equipment—the boots, the leggings, and the belt. You are only missing one piece to activate the golden set effect. The qualitative change of a golden set is incomparable to any single piece."

He paused, took out a neatly folded piece of golden armor from his satchel, and held it with both hands. His gaze lingered on the plates for a moment, as if saying goodbye to an old friend.

"This armor has been with me for over thirty years." There was something indescribable in Lu Dingchuan's voice—it sounded like nostalgia, yet also like relief.

"Back then, I was only level 35. I was fighting a level 35 Frost Behemoth in the north of the South Pole Region. I fought with all my might to kill it, and it dropped this armor. It was the first piece of golden equipment in my life, and also the only one. I was so happy that I couldn't sleep for days."

He stroked the cloud patterns on the armor plates, a hint of gentleness flashing in his eyes, as if he had returned to those spirited, youthful days.

Then he looked up and said solemnly, "I want to gift this old partner to you as well."

After saying this, he stood up, walked to Lin Feng, and handed over the armor with both hands.

Lin Feng stood up abruptly. He did not decline, nor did he offer any empty, polite pleasantries.

He took the armor with both hands and said in a deep voice, "City Lord Lu, I won't use empty words. I truly need this armor, but I promise you, treat it as if you are lending it to me. Once I obtain a golden armor later, I will return it to you immediately."

Lu Dingchuan smiled slightly, nodded, and handed the golden armor into Lin Feng's hands, "Put it on and try it."

Lin Feng took it with both hands and looked down at it.

The armor was made of layers of pure golden plates. Each plate was hexagonal with fine cloud patterns carved along the edges. The plates were connected by dark golden leather cords, allowing for free movement while providing tight protection.

The shoulder guards were shaped like dragon heads, flaring outwards. In the center of the chest plate was an embedded shield-shaped golden plate, embossed with a towering mountain.

The entire set of armor shone with brilliant golden light. Under the sunlight, it looked like golden scales rippling, radiating an imposing aura. He checked its attributes.

【Golden Scale Mountain-Suppressing Armor (Golden)】

Slot: Chest

Equipment Requirement: constitution ≥ 45, strength ≥ 45

Base Attributes: Defense +200, constitution +10.

Special Effect 1: Golden Scale Iron Wall (Passive): When attacked, there is a 30% chance to reduce damage by 20%.

Special Effect 2: Might of Mountain Suppression (Active, Cooldown 30 minutes)

After activation, the user enters the "Mountain Suppression" state for 10 minutes.

Resistance to negative effects increases by 20%.

Immediately gain a shield equivalent to 20% of maximum health.

Lin Feng immediately took off his firm rock leather armor and put on the Golden Scale Mountain-Suppressing Armor.

The golden plates fit against his chest and shoulders, the dragon-headed shoulder guards flared outwards, and the mountain relief on the chest plate glistened in the sunlight.

The moment he put it on, the auras of the four pieces of golden equipment swirled around him.

The golden light of the zhutian war boots on his feet was restrained, the green light of the Life Sigh Belt at his waist was gentle, the Shadow-Stepping Windchaser leggings on his legs were steady, and the Golden Scale Mountain-Suppressing Armor on his chest shone with brilliant golden light.

The four lights intertwined, coalescing into a pale golden halo on the surface of his body.

A message appeared in his mind out of thin air.

【Golden Set Effect · Activated】

Detected Golden Quality Equipment: 4 / 4

Activated Slots: Waist, Chest, Legs, Feet

Set Effect (Activated):

Health +3000

Defense +200 when blocking

Damage reduction after a successful block +30%

Negative resistance +10%

Active Skill: Armor Unification: After activation, golden light covers the entire body, lasting for 10 minutes, with a 30-minute cooldown.

While the skill is active, regardless of which part of the body the enemy attacks, damage is calculated using total body defense, and received ranged damage is reduced by 30%.

Lin Feng took a deep breath, feeling the surging power within him that was almost overflowing.

The bonuses of the golden set far exceeded those of the purple set: three thousand additional health, two hundred additional defense when blocking, another thirty percent damage reduction, and another ten percent negative resistance.

Armor Unification changed from three minutes to ten minutes, and ranged damage reduction is thirty percent.

Wearing this equipment, even without activating Armor Unification, he wouldn't lose much health if he were to face a level 40 Death Lord head-on.

If he activated Armor Unification, for those ten minutes, he would be almost an indestructible fortress.

Paul and Lu Dingchuan both stood up and cupped their hands in congratulations.

Paul's voice carried undisguised admiration, "Lord Lin, with this equipment, slaying that Lich King Kel'Thuzad at Hangu Pass must be easy!"

Lu Dingchuan also nodded, his tone steady, "Basically, it would take two Lich King Kel'Thuzads to hold back Lord Lin. Hangu Pass is basically secure. With Destiny Awakening added to that, the orcs will likely suffer a huge setback on this trip."

Paul laughed heartily and slapped the table, "Seize the right opportunity, and it's not impossible to take down three or four level 40 orc chieftains at once!"

Lin Feng also smiled and cupped his hands, "Thank you both for your trust and support. Lin Feng will certainly not let you down."

He paused, his tone sincere, "City Lord Lu, City Lord Paul, I cannot repay your generous gifts, but as long as I am here, Hangu Pass will not fall for a single day. If the orcs want to annihilate the countries of the South Pole Region, they will have to step over my corpse first."

Paul and Lu Dingchuan nodded simultaneously. They didn't stay long, stood up to take their leave, and walked towards the door side by side.

Lin Feng saw them to the door. The morning light shone from the east, casting the shadows of the three men onto the bluestone floor.

"Lord Lin, no need to see us off." Paul turned and cupped his hands at him.

"When the orcs attack, we'll see you on the battlefield!"

Lu Dingchuan also cupped his hands, a hint of a smile on his lips, "Lord Lin, take care."

Lin Feng returned the salute, "Safe travels, you two."

The two turned and walked with long strides towards the North Gate, their backs growing smaller in the morning light.

Lin Feng stood at the entrance of the Council Hall, watching their figures disappear around the corner of the street.

Then he turned and walked back into the hall, sat in the main seat, picked up his teacup and took a sip. With a flick of his mind, he pulled up his attribute panel.

(There is a style of golden equipment at the end of this chapter. The armor is too good-looking, what should I do if I don't want to return it? Haha.)