The World's First Battle Armor

With a clear goal in mind, Ji Jing immediately set to work.

He first selected two types of metal best suited to Wang Dong's martial soul attributes, fusing them together through melt-forging.

After a bout of meticulous forging, a piece of spirit alloy with a fusion rate as high as ninety-nine percent was born beneath his hammer.

Subsequently, Ji Jing focused his mental power intensely and began to carve and refine the spirit alloy with precision.

Under his rhythmic hammering, the alloy gradually took on the outline of an exquisite and fluid arm guard.

Every joint and every plate of the arm guard fit the contours of Wang Dong's arm perfectly, brimming with both power and aesthetic beauty.

With the shaping complete, it was time for the most critical step—

Engraving the core array.

Ji Jing carefully attempted to engrave the most suitable Soul Tool array he could conceive within the interior of the arm guard.

However, when he probed it with his soul power to simulate its operation, he discovered that the amplification effect was far from ideal.

The boost this right arm guard provided to his soul power fell far short of his expectations.

Where is the problem?

Ji Jing held this nearly perfect creation in his hands, lost in deep thought.

The metal was top-tier, the forging was flawless, and the shaping was impeccable...

Then the problem could only lie within the core array.

He quickly grasped the key:

"Existing Soul Tool arrays are designed for ordinary Soul Tools, pursuing the conduction and release of energy. But Battle Armor is different; it is living metal, an extension of the soul master's own body."

"What I need is an array that allows the metal, the soul master, and the soul power to resonate perfectly."

Having realized this, Ji Jing made his decision.

He would research and create an entirely new system of arrays specifically tailored for Battle Armor.

For any soul master or blacksmith of this era, this would be a fantasy.

But for Ji Jing, it was not impossible.

After all, he was a deity; his understanding of the essence of energy far exceeded the scope of mortals in this world.

Even if sealed, that vision and cognition remained.

Only two days later, Ji Jing, who had remained behind closed doors, completed his masterpiece.

Night fell, and Star Luo City was ablaze with brilliant lights.

With a thought from Ji Jing, a set of shimmering armor appeared out of thin air, hovering silently above the carpet in the center of the room.

The lines of the armor were exceptionally graceful and fluid, with a primary color scheme of powder blue, while the edges and joints were adorned with elegant silver patterns, resembling a magnificent work of art rather than a cold weapon.

Every component of the armor radiated a soft halo, filled with spirituality.

"This is..."

Wang Dong, who had been meditating on the sofa, was startled. She opened her eyes, her attention instantly captured by the armor, her beautiful eyes filled with astonishment.

She had never seen armor so beautiful yet so full of power.

"It is called Battle Armor,"

Ji Jing's voice carried a hint of a smile, "Tailor-made for you."

He began to introduce this brand-new equipment to Wang Dong in detail:

"Battle Armor is crafted from alloy, equipment capable of merging into one with the soul master. It can amplify your combat power in every aspect."

Ji Jing paused, then continued:

"However, you cannot wear the full set just yet. Activating a full set of Battle Armor requires a powerful physique as support; with your current physical strength, you cannot withstand it."

He pointed to the component hovering at the right arm position of the armor:

"But you can try this arm guard first."

Under Ji Jing's guidance, Wang Dong stood up from the sofa, walked forward, and extended her right hand.

The powder-blue arm guard seemed to possess a life of its own, turning into a streak of light that instantly molded itself to her arm.

A cool yet gentle sensation washed over her, and Wang Dong instinctively channeled her soul power into it.

In an instant, the arm guard merged completely with her arm, then faded away into specks of light.

"How does it feel?"

Ji Jing asked.

Wang Dong closed her eyes to sense it, then with a thought, the exquisite powder-blue arm guard manifested on her right arm once more, fitting perfectly, as if it were a natural part of her.

The design of the arm guard was beautiful and elegant, its surface shimmering with flowing light, adding a touch of heroic spirit to her entire presence.

"How amazing! I feel like my soul power is circulating much faster, and... after putting this on, I feel like my right arm is brimming with strength, and my defense has become incredibly strong."

Wang Dong said, pleasantly surprised.

"This is just the effect of a single component,"

Ji Jing explained with a smile, "According to my calculations, a soul master with average physical fitness can absorb and wear a full set of First-Word Battle Armor once they reach the Soul King level."

"Once a full set of First-Word Battle Armor is equipped, the strength a Soul King can unleash is equivalent to a Soul Saint who has not activated their Martial Soul Avatar. The amplification it provides is immense."

"What?!"

Wang Dong was completely shocked by this conclusion, "Comparable to a Soul Saint? Crossing two major realms? This... this is just too incredible!"

Her mind raced, and a thought immediately surfaced:

"Then if... if this thing could be equipped for all of us Shrek Seven Devils..."

Ji Jing said calmly:

"For something new, one always needs evidence to make others accept it. In the next match, you will use this arm armor to fight."

"Alright!"

Wang Dong clenched her fist, which was encased in the arm armor, feeling the surging power within, and agreed without a moment's hesitation.

She could hardly wait to test the might of this magical equipment in actual combat.

The next day, the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Soul Duel Tournament officially kicked off its knockout stage.

When the results of the massive draw appeared on the Soul Tool screen, the entire arena erupted.

Shrek Academy versus Sun Moon First Soul Master Academy!

One is a sacred land for soul masters that has stood for ten thousand years, the other is a rising hegemon leading the trend of Soul Tools.

This fated confrontation, staged early in the first round of the knockout stage, instantly ignited the passion of all the spectators.

In the waiting area, the members of Shrek wore solemn expressions.

"One-on-one knockout."

Dai Yueheng said in a deep voice, his gaze as sharp as a blade, the aura of his White Tiger martial soul already beginning to rise, "I'll go first to dampen their spirits; we cannot give the Sun Moon Empire team any face!"

However, a figure stepped to the entrance before him.

"Let me go first."

The group looked over in surprise, seeing Wang Dong with an unprecedented level of confidence and fighting spirit on her face.

Dai Yueheng was stunned; he had not expected Wang Dong to volunteer to lead the charge.

He instinctively looked toward Ji Jing in the team, only to find that Ji Jing was nodding at him.

Having received Ji Jing's affirmation, Dai Yueheng said no more.

"Fine, then I'll leave it to you. Remember, safety first."

"Understood."

Under the gaze of her teammates, Wang Dong stepped onto the massive competition stage, full of high spirits.