Speaking of Battle Armor

The academy gave them one day to recover and regroup. Grade One Zero Class officially began classes the next day.

Of course, even with classes starting, they were not complete. After all, three of the six were injured, and all had fractures. For now, they could only attend theory lessons.

Grade One Zero Class's classroom seemed rather empty. It was no different from an Ordinary Class classroom, but with only six students, it felt exceptionally spacious.

Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi sat on one side, while Nan Fusheng and the other three sat on the other. The six of them were clearly divided.

Zhang Yangzi had his legs propped up on a chair, his face dark. Wang Jinxi remained as taciturn as ever, though his gaze occasionally drifted toward Tang Wulin.

Wu Changkong entered the classroom with a frosty expression and stopped in the center, his gaze sweeping across the six students.

"Starting today, your curriculum will undergo some changes."

His words immediately drew the attention of all six. Even Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi greatly admired this powerful Cold Arrogant Male God. They had both watched Wu Changkong's battle against Guang Biao.

Wu Changkong said, "Given your current physical conditions, cultivation will be postponed for a while. We'll begin with theory lessons. Today, we'll discuss mecha."

Mecha?

Hearing those two words, the six of them exchanged looks.

The darkness on Zhang Yangzi's face seemed to lessen slightly. He could not help asking, "Teacher Wu, isn't mecha taught only in the Advanced Division? We've only just started grade one! Isn't this too early?"

Under the traditional teaching system, the Primary Division of an Intermediate Soul Master Academy spent six years building foundations. Only in the Advanced Division did students begin studying mecha-related knowledge. After graduating from the Advanced Division, students would

apply to different Advanced Academies for further study according to their chosen paths. Anyone who could graduate from an Advanced Academy was an elite student at the very top of society.

They had six years in the Primary Division of the Intermediate Academy, and they had only just entered grade one. Yet they were already going to study mecha-related knowledge? Wasn't that forcing seedlings to grow?

Wu Changkong said, "Your mecha course will only cover knowledge about mecha, giving you a general understanding. There will be no specific instruction.

So there will not be many lessons. Among you, is there anyone who does not want to become a Mecha Master in the future?"

All six fell silent. Mecha Masters were synonymous with the strong and were the mainstream of the modern era.

Wu Changkong said, "Then listen carefully." He glanced at Zhang Yangzi, who immediately felt a chill run from head to toe and did not dare make another sound.

"The development of modern mecha began ten thousand years ago. At that time, after several thousand years of development, Soul Tools had become increasingly widespread.

All technology was initially researched for the sake of war. Soul Tools were no exception. Only after Soul Tools gained widespread use in warfare did they gradually transition into civilian applications."

"Back then, Soul Engineers wondered whether Soul Tools could comprehensively enhance Spirit Masters, thereby making them more powerful. They began experimenting with mecha research in various ways."

"In the ancient era tens of thousands of years ago, Spirit Masters were the most mainstream profession. Yet not only were Spirit Masters scarce, the vast majority could only remain at very low levels and could not become strong.

The appearance of Soul Tools gradually changed this situation. They allowed some low-level Spirit Masters, especially support-type Spirit Masters, to gain combat power through the combination of their Soul Power and Soul Tools. The emergence of Soul Mecha made this change even more apparent."

"Soul Mecha used Soul Power storage devices to inject Soul Power, allowing users to unleash strength far beyond their own. The earliest Soul Mecha developed toward larger sizes.

Because the larger the size, the more Soul Power storage devices and various weapons and equipment Soul Engineers of that era believed it could carry."

"As technology advanced, even ordinary people could pilot Soul Mecha as long as they were physically strong enough. Thus, Soul Mecha became the mainstream of modern armies."

"The history of Soul Mecha development went from initial miniaturization to large-scale designs, then gradually toward medium-sized designs, eventually becoming the mecha you commonly see today. That is a brief overview of mecha development.

The entire process underwent constant verification and change, including the refinement of Soul Arrays, all kinds of innovation, and technological leaps. The importance of mecha in warfare continued to rise."

Nan Fusheng listened very attentively. This was his first time systematically learning about mecha. For someone like him, whose offensive abilities were currently somewhat weak, mecha was also a good option.

It was just a little expensive. Although Nan Fusheng did not know how much it cost to build a mecha, it definitely was not something a poor bastard with only a little over one million Federal Coins could afford.

Nan Fusheng was currently extremely short on resources, and unlike the protagonists in certain works, he had no good method of becoming rich overnight.

As he thought about it, Nan Fusheng could not help shedding tears of poverty. When he got the chance, he absolutely had to use Parasitism on a high-level blacksmith, Soul Engineer, or another profession that could make him rich easily.

At that moment, Wu Changkong said from the podium, "A true powerhouse will not make their body larger. Mecha exist to enhance their user, not to make them a bigger target.

Therefore, all mecha above Purple Grade are developing toward miniaturization. Because they are small enough to resemble armor, they are called Battle Armor!"

When Nan Fusheng heard Wu Changkong mention "Battle Armor," his wandering thoughts immediately returned. Battle Armor was a different kind of Soul Tool that could directly enhance a Spirit Master's strength.

The other five were likewise drawn in by the novel term Wu Changkong had introduced: Battle Armor! This entirely new concept easily captured their attention.

Mecha that resembled armor were the highest-tier existence.

"As everyone knows, aside from Mecha Masters who operate mecha, Mecha Manufacturers are also an important profession in the human world.

Mecha Manufacturers are divided into three types: Mecha Designers, Mecha Manufacturers, and Mecha Repairers. One important purpose of beginning your mecha lessons today is to let you choose the direction of your future Secondary Profession.

I suggest that each of you choose one of these three as your Secondary Profession. This is a necessary path to becoming strong."

Gu Yue asked in surprise, "Teacher Wu, shouldn't we focus our efforts on cultivation, at most adding mecha operation studies? Why do we need to choose a Secondary Profession?"

Wu Changkong said, "If you want your Battle Armor to become powerful, it must suit you. Therefore, truly top-tier Battle Armor Masters must have an exceptionally close connection with their mecha.

Either you design it yourself, manufacture it yourself, or repair it yourself. Only then can you gradually become one with your Battle Armor.

If you do not learn a Secondary Profession, you will never create Battle Armor that suits you best, and you will never ascend to the altar of the gods."

"Zero Class was established for only one purpose: to push you toward that altar. This process will be difficult and long. Perhaps you will spend your entire lives striving in that direction. What I need to do is ensure that, in the earliest stage, you take fewer detours and clearly recognize your path."

"How you choose your Secondary Profession is not urgent. You still have plenty of time to consider it. But by Grade Three at the latest, you must make your choice. Given your talent, you must also be ahead of ordinary people in this regard. The earlier you begin, the sooner you reap the rewards. Therefore, give me your answers within three years."

"Of course, these three choices are merely what I consider the best options. They are not absolute. There are also other professions related to mecha that can serve as your Secondary Profession. In fact, someone among you has already chosen one."

As he spoke, his gaze turned toward Tang Wulin.

Secondary Profession? Tang Wulin immediately understood. Teacher Wu was referring to his Forging.

"Wulin chose Forging. He made his Secondary Profession choice very early, so I believe he has a special talent in this area. Forging is likewise a Secondary Profession I suggest you consider.

Because all mecha above Purple Grade cannot do without Forging. No matter which Secondary Profession you choose, if you can reach five stars or above, it will provide you with sufficient resources for cultivation."

Tang Wulin was the most settled among them. He had already made his choice and certainly would not consider changing it. He was now a three-star Forging Grandmaster, highly valued by the Blacksmith Association. Moreover, the deeper he delved into Forging,

the more he felt the vast depth of the craft. His father had taught him since childhood that no matter what he did, he needed to focus wholeheartedly and could not be half-hearted.

The other five said nothing. Clearly, choosing a Secondary Profession was not easy.

They were all still young and could not yet decide what they truly liked. Fortunately, they still had more than two years to think it over. At least they had plenty of time.