The liquid metal gradually spread across Zhang Guangmu's body, covering the surface of his clothes. It slowly devoured his original training uniform and manifested into an entirely new form.
From the outside, Zhang Guangmu wore a set of light-blue, long-sleeved combat clothes on his upper body, matching combat trousers on his lower body, and standard Armored Master combat boots on his feet.
Except...
Whether on the shirt, trousers, or boots, strange metallic glints would occasionally flicker, making them look as though they had been woven from countless metal threads.
"This is Golden Neck."
A weathered yet steady electronic voice rang out from the external armor. "I am at your service, respected Armored Master."
External armor was a supporting force that complemented the Core Companion Armor. Its most basic and most obvious enhancement was the defensive power it provided.
With Golden Neck's assistance, Zhang Guangmu no longer had to worry about being instantly killed when facing a three-meter-tall Blazing Bone Beast. Even if he took one head-on, as long as he was not caught completely off guard and hit in a vital spot, he could withstand more than ten exchanges through proper defense and counterattacks.
"Introduce yourself briefly."
Zhang Guangmu adjusted the collar, which was crimson with a ring of golden light running through it. He paced around twice on the spot and said seriously, "We'll be fighting together soon. Getting to know each other better can only help us."
His tone was utterly sincere. Anyone could tell that Zhang Guangmu sincerely hoped to become comrades with Golden Neck who could entrust their lives to each other.
Golden Neck immediately replied, "Of course."
"I am a balanced-type armor. Besides defense, I can also provide you with comprehensive enhancements to your physical attributes..."
"I can use solar, wind, water, thermal, electrical, nuclear,