Battle Armor, the mech suit worn by Spirit.
Enhance Spirit Master's abilities in all aspects.
At the lower to mid-levels of Spirit Master, under Titled Douluo, one can gain a combat power boost equivalent to a 20-level increase in one's own spirit power.
However, Kong Deming's idea sounds a bit different.
natal spirit tool.
That means it's no longer limited to armor.
It's more like a natal magic weapon from a cultivation novel.
For example, Kong Deming's signature spirit tool is the Silver Moon Divine Light Shield.
Defense, space, and the convergence of energy.
Battle armor, or "armor," how can you have armor without weapons?
An Zhen pondered for a moment, then said softly, "That's interesting."
Level 10 Soul Master and Divine Craftsman.
Both being professions derived from Spirit, they represent the pinnacle below the gods.
Each has its advantages and disadvantages.
From his perspective, the former is undoubtedly closer to the level of a god than the latter. However, a level 10 spirit tool can only be fused with one's own spirit, unlike the Divine Craftsman, who, although losing a lot of energy with each forging, can forge multiple sets of four-word battle armor.
Judging from the capabilities of the level 10 spirit tool and the four-word battle armor.
Kong Deming, with his level 95 spirit power and level 10 spirit tool, is stronger than the ordinary Limit Douluo, and even Xuan Lao, who possesses the Taotie bloodline spirit. This does not include overpowered beings like the protagonist of the original work.
A four-word battle armor can elevate a regular Titled Douluo to the Limit Douluo level, but it's not as good as a true Limit Douluo; it's a Quasi- Limit Douluo. Only at levels ninety-seven or ninety-eight, with the addition of the four-word battle armor, does it truly become equivalent to a Limit Douluo.
From this perspective, the level 10 spirit tool has a slight edge. However, the four-word battle armor also provides a considerable boost to Limit Douluo. But considering that the level 10 spirit tool hasn't appeared in Limit Douluo's possession, a comparison in this aspect is currently impossible.
"Okay." An Zhen nodded. "I'm very interested in this. I'll have him report what he needs later, and I'll review it."
As for Jing Hongchen's needs...
The Empire's Prime Minister will take it himself.
"Okay, I'll let him know later." Jing Hongchen nodded gently.
This will allow all Spirit Masters to equip their signature spirit tool. Of course, those below the level of Title Master or even Super Douluo will likely be able to equip a signature spirit tool that is weaker than a level 10 spirit tool.
but...
If Kong Deming's plan really succeeds.
This will drastically change or even overturn the current Spirit Master system.
A truly groundbreaking product.
A surge of intense excitement welled up inside Jing Hongchen.
Using their wisdom to change the world. Isn't that exactly what Soul Guide strives for?
However, this is destined to be a very difficult path.
To participate, even a Ninth-Level Soul Engineer is just the starting point; only a Level 10 Soul Master with their innate spirit tool can enter the core of this project. But now, there is that miraculous World.
"By the way," Jing Hongchen suddenly said, a hint of incredulous excitement in his icy blue eyes, as if something was unreal. "I heard from Xiaomeng that you became the apprentice of one of the Kings of Gods in God Realm?"
"Hmm." An Zhen nodded, his dark eyes scanning the various mechs whose design drawings had been completed on the big screen. "He also brought back a statue of a god. Grandpa can worship it when he has free time. Whether he believes in it or not, it's not a loss. After all, it is a creation of a god-king. Perhaps he can get some inspiration from it."
Although the gods of this world are merely more powerful beings, they are still strong and pioneers on the path to transcendence, so we should still humbly learn from them.
Jing Hongchen's eyes lit up. "Really?"
So, I took the opportunity to say goodbye.
"Hmm." An Zhen nodded. "As for the rest."
An Zhen smiled slightly, confident and calm, as if everything was under control. "I feel that becoming a god in the future should not be difficult, and I may even lead everyone to become gods together."
Putting everything else aside, the sheer amount of life from those two Gold of Life he possesses is enough to propel him forward by a huge margin, not to mention the current development of the Douluo Plane —mining.
The only major hurdle.
The problem is that once the Virtual World has grown to a certain point, even the daughter of destiny might not be able to protect him from Douluo Plane's wrath.
This is highly likely, even inevitable. If things continue this way, the future Virtual World will surely grow to a point where it can truly threaten the Douluo Plane. The daughter of destiny is ultimately not the ruler of the plane.
Jing Hongchen looked surprised. "Together?"
Are there other ways to become a god?
An Zhen said confidently, "It's feasible. It's a bit complicated to explain, so Grandpa, you all just focus on your cultivation and continue your daily routines."
"Um."
Jing Hongchen gazed at the black-haired boy, who was as tall as him, and a look of bewilderment suddenly appeared in his eyes. Back then, that little guy was so apprehensive when facing a Spirit Master who had awakened a Spirit. Now, he had truly taken charge of an Empire, surpassing his own achievements, and even when facing the legendary Divinity and the matter of ascending to godhood, he remained so calm.
You've really grown up.
Jing Hongchen's gaze fell on his other grandson.
Xiao Hongchen looked speechless. "Don't look at me."
"I am a once-in-a-millennium human genius, but this guy is a freakish prodigy."
From the moment An Zhen first displayed some talent with his First Soul Skill, Reflection, Xiao Hongchen couldn't help but frequently compare the two. It was a healthy competition; they were both brothers and rivals. Yet, this guy showed absolutely no seriousness or tension whatsoever in competing against the Sun Moon Empire's greatest genius of a thousand years. Originally, in the final battle of the Soul Tournament, Xiao Hongchen already felt somewhat defeated and considered trying to narrow the gap. But after more than a year apart, the gap had widened to a terrifying distance where they couldn't even see each other's backs.
Never mind.
Let's take this as a goal to catch up with.
If it really comes down to competition, his best rival would be his sister.
Or perhaps, those two younger siblings from Shrek Academy? I've heard they're very capable.
An Zhen continued his visit.
In addition to the powerful golden mech from before, some of the design drawings on the big screen have also been used to create some concrete prototypes.
For example, mining.
A mimicry mech developed by referencing various Spirit Beasts, including earthworms and pangolins.
"Once the experimental data meets the standards for convenient tools, it can be put into mass production."
Little by little, it erodes the Douluo Plane.
After the visit, An Zhen left Mingde Hall with the two girls, intending to check on the progress of the temple's construction. Although Meng Hongchen also wanted to come, she had to stay and assist her grandfather, or more accurately, learn from him. Perhaps in the future, the Smile Meng siblings will forge their own unique paths in spirit tools, but for now, they still need to learn from their elders.
On a street.
An Zhen, disguised as True Hongchen, cast a mental spell on the three of them, which he had learned from his teacher Electrolux. In simple terms, it was a mental shield that greatly reduced the attention others would pay to them.
An Zhen handed over some coins, took the three skewers of candied hawthorn from the shop assistant, and stuffed two of them into An Qiuer and Zi Ji's mouths.
"How do you feel?" An Zhen asked Zi Ji.
Ziji bit into a hawthorn and tasted it. "It's sweet and sour, very delicious."
An Zhen gently shook his head, "I'm referring to my experience at the research institute just now."
"Hmm." Speechless for a moment, a rare hint of confusion appeared in the eyes of the aloof, purple-haired beauty. After a moment's thought, she finally commented, "Humans are very intelligent."
Although she had been in the Sun Moon Empire for quite some time and had come into contact with many high-end spirit tools because of An Zhen, including some that could threaten her, none of them had shocked her as much as the experience that had just been shown to her.
Especially those few sentences by Jing Hongchen.
If there's nothing, then create it.
Where there are defects, make tools with your own hands to make them up.
Those golden mechs, though expensive to produce, were still manageable for limited deployment. Wearing that strange metallic shell granted a Spirit Emperor power comparable to a True Dragon with ten thousand years of cultivation. Especially since the human claimed it could be strengthened or weakened, granting even greater power or allowing for wider deployment.
And there's that mech that looks like the Spirit Beast.
Her digging ability surpasses that of many of the millennia-old Spirit Beasts she knows that live underground.
The Spirit Beast's advantage is diminishing in the face of human tools.
"Intelligent?" An Zhen shook his head. "Compared to humans, the brains of True Dragons, or many super Spirit Beast species, are more developed than those of humans. I prefer to say that humans are good at using their brains, or that they have more creative thinking."
It's not just the difference in physical strength.
In An Zhen's view, the biggest difference between Spirit Beast and humans, besides intelligence, is lifespan. With a highly developed brain and a long lifespan, this creature simply lives a life of waking up, sleeping, and eating every day.
As if he had thought of something, An Zhen felt that he was somewhat unworthy of thinking that way.
He seems to be in the same situation.
Having such a magical thing as Virtual World, what I do every day... well...
So that's how Electrolux felt every time he saw him.
No wonder he had that look of disappointment in his eyes.
An Zhen and his group walked past the Sun and Moon Square.
A temple was built next to the temple that houses the True Hongchen sculpture.
"Your Highness?"
A clear and sweet voice rang out, tinged with a hint of uncertainty.
"Your Highness!"
This time, it was a sound of surprise.
An Zhen:?
That doesn't seem right.
He's used magic.
Although it's not a complete shield like invisibility.
But to discover them, either they must have done something extraordinary, or the discoverer must possess a powerful mental force or have a very deep obsession with the three of them.
An Zhen looked in the direction from which the sound came.
It was a beautiful young woman who looked to be around eighteen years old, walking down the temple steps. Her bright, expressive eyes and fair, delicate skin gave her a captivating beauty that evoked feelings of tenderness and affection.
"Oranges?" An Zhen was taken aback.
Slip!
Beautiful young girls are so alluring.
Especially those he already thought were nice.
An Zhen has a fairly clear understanding of himself, and he's afraid he won't be able to handle it. Sometimes, when faced with a gentle and beautiful girl, he can easily fall for her without even realizing it.
The saying "love grows over time" is truly very true.
...
A dozen minutes ago.
Orange, dressed in casual clothes, arrived at the temple.
"This way." A woman in her twenties, dressed in a pristine white robe, an official clergy member of the Sun Moon Empire, beckoned to Orange.
The clergy greeted her, "Orange, you've come at the right time. There's still one spot left in this group of people who want to go in to pray. The previous group is almost out."
She had a strong impression of this girl.
Since the day the temple was built, although the temple distributed statues of His Highness, and the same was true when praying at home, and His Highness had no requests, this person still came almost every day without fail, rain or shine.
How devout!
"Thanks."
Orange joins the team.
Enter the main hall.
A statue of a deity, proportionally smaller than the one in the square, was placed inside the main hall.
Daily prayers.
'Please, I really want to see you one more time.'
I don't know if this will work for the orange.
That kind of itinerary was beyond her knowledge.
But like a drowning person who can't swim, she could only grasp at this one straw.
After praying, Orange walked out of the temple.
Whether or not, something in the darkness heard her prayers, as the girl gazed somewhat blankly at the square, something she had been longing for appeared in the distance in her field of vision.
...
Upon seeing An Zhen turn around as if to leave, Ju Zi anxiously called out, "You promised to grant me a request that is not excessive and within a certain range."
An Zhen:...
"Sigh, Murasaki, take this girl with you too." Then, once they arrived at their destination, they left her there.
Before the crowd in the square could react, a burst of purplish-black spiritual light suddenly erupted. When the crowd came to their senses and tried to find the "Your Highness" that the voice had called out, they found nothing.
Main entrance of Sun Moon Imperial Palace.
A purple meteor fell, revealing the figures of An Zhen and his companions to the vigilant guards.
"Step back." An Zhen took out a token and infused it with spirit power. The soul guide machine that had been alarming due to the approaching powerful energy fluctuations immediately stopped alarming. The high-level Soul Guide who had come from not far away also stopped, bowed respectfully, and left.
Although An Zhen thinks he is quite approachable, apart from some special occasions, being surrounded by a group of believers in daily life feels a bit strange because it's too enthusiastic.
"Alright." An Zhen turned his back to the orange.
"You should leave too. As for those demands, go find the higher-ups at Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy, and they will help you fulfill them."
"Your Highness." Orange was a little excited; she was determined to seize this rare opportunity. The girl tried to take a step forward but failed, as if an invisible barrier was blocking her way. In her anxiety, Orange quickly called out, "Your Highness, they have no right to grant what Orange wants."
Under An Qiuer's curious gaze, An Zhen walked forward without looking back. "I have already given them certain permissions, which means that what you want has already gone beyond that scope."
"But," Orange's voice softened, "I just want a chance to serve Your Highness."
An Zhen turned around, his dark eyes reflecting the image of the ill-fated girl. "Pretending to be a brat won't work here. "
"Ju Zi, I know what you want."
An Zhen spoke, each word striking like a blow to Ju Zi's heart, " White Tiger Duke" You want Dai Hao dead, to die in excruciating pain.
"!"
Orange's eyes widened, and her breath caught in her throat.
'Why? How did he know?'
An Zhen gently shook her head, "I have already promised this to someone else."