Battle Armor

The next day, Zero Class of the first grade officially began classes.

Wu Zhangkong entered the classroom with a frosty expression, his gaze sweeping across the six students.

"Starting today, your curriculum will undergo some changes. What we're discussing now is mecha." His words instantly drew everyone's attention.

Zhang Yangzi could not help asking, "Teacher Wu, isn't mecha only taught in the Advanced Division? We're only first-years. Isn't this too early?"

Wu Zhangkong glanced at Zhang Yangzi. "Your mecha class will only teach you about mecha. There will be no practical instruction, so there won't be many lessons."

"Among you, is there anyone who doesn't want to become a Mecha Master in the future?"

The other five fell silent at once, but Xiling could not help thinking of that line: "At this moment, it is precisely when Reverse Merchant goes bankrupt."

At the thought of someone someday piloting a whole fleet of mecha to hunt him down, he somehow wanted to laugh.

After explaining some history of mecha development, Wu Zhangkong abruptly shifted the topic. "But the mecha I'm discussing with you today is not that kind."

"Not that kind?" Before they could wonder further, Wu Zhangkong spoke again.

"Unlike the mecha you see every day, what we're discussing today is the combination of Mecha Masters and Soul Masters: Battle Armor."

Battle Armor? It was their first time hearing that name.

At that moment, Xiling chimed in. "You've already seen Battle Armor. When I fought Teacher Wu for the first time, the armor that suddenly appeared on him was Battle Armor."

"Simply put, Battle Armor is mecha worn by a Martial Soul. It is the perfect fusion of a Martial Soul and mecha, and it can grant a Soul Master an enormous boost."

"For example, Teacher Wu is a six-ringed Soul Emperor. The Two-Word Battle Armor he wears allows him to possess the strength of a Soul Douluo."

As soon as he finished speaking, the classroom erupted in commotion, and the students' gazes toward Wu Zhangkong gained several more layers of awe.

Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi were especially affected. They had not known Wu Zhangkong's true strength, and after hearing Xiling say this, they admired this cold and proud male god even more.

"So, Brother Ling, since you forced Teacher Wu to use his Battle Armor back then, does that mean that if you'd had Battle Armor too, you could've beaten Teacher Wu down?"

Watson Xie Xie's focus was clearly different from everyone else's.

The moment those words came out, the entire class fell silent and looked toward Wu Zhangkong on the podium.

Wu Zhangkong's face darkened as he coldly shot Xie Xie a glance.

Sensing that the atmosphere was off, Xie Xie finally realized what he had said. He instantly shrank his neck and hurriedly covered his mouth, wishing he could crawl into a crack in the ground.

Just when Xie Xie thought he was doomed, Wu Zhangkong withdrew his gaze and continued teaching as though nothing had happened, making him breathe a sigh of relief.

"Xiling is correct. Aside from Mecha Masters who operate mecha, there is also the profession of mecha manufacturer."

"Mecha manufacturers are further divided into three categories: mecha design, mecha production, and mecha repair."

"One important reason I'm teaching you about mecha today is so that you can choose the direction of your future second profession."

At this point, Wu Zhangkong paused. "Perhaps you're wondering why you need to choose a second profession?"

Other than Xiling, the whole class nodded in unison.

"Fine. Xiling, tell them why they need to choose a second profession."

"Huh? Me?" Xiling pointed at himself, looking helpless. "Teacher Wu, shouldn't that be your job?"

Wu Zhangkong looked at him expressionlessly. "Your experience and perspective far surpass theirs. Since you understand it, no one is more suitable to explain it."

"If you want to slack off, you can just say so. There's no need to be so subtle. It's not like this is the first time."

Though he said that, Xiling still rose to his feet. Ever since he became a teaching assistant, Wu Zhangkong seemed to have discovered a new continent. Whether it was practical combat or theory, Xiling taught eighty percent of the classes.

In a sense, Gu Yue and the others were his students, while Wu Zhangkong merely held the title.

Xiling walked to the podium and chased Wu Zhangkong down. This was his stage now.

Wu Zhangkong did not say anything. He casually found a wall to lean against, adopting the posture of an observer.

Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi stared in stunned disbelief, while Xie Xie and the others looked completely unsurprised.

Xiling cleared his throat, his expression turning serious. "I won't repeat what Teacher Wu just explained."

"As for why you should choose a second profession rather than devote all your energy to cultivation..."

"If you want to become Battle Armor Masters in the future, you must make your Battle Armor stronger."

"And for a powerful Battle Armor Master, the first requirement is that the Battle Armor must suit its wearer."

"Therefore, in the four processes of Battle Armor forging, design, production, and repair, a Battle Armor Master must participate in at least one. Only then can they gradually become one with their Battle Armor."

"That is why you need to learn a second profession."

"Forging?" Upon hearing this, Tang Wulin immediately realized that the forging he was learning was actually one part of the Battle Armor production process.

If that was the case, then there was nothing for him to hesitate over regarding his second profession.

The others looked thoughtful. Clearly, considering a second profession was still too early for them.

"Brother Ling, what second profession are you going to choose?" Xie Xie asked.

The moment he asked, everyone's gazes landed on Xiling. They were all curious, and even Wu Zhangkong looked over.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, Xiling smiled faintly. "Learning these Four Major Sub-Professions is of no use to me. It would only drag down my cultivation progress."

"I'm different from all of you. As long as I cultivate normally, reaching the pinnacle of this world is only a matter of time."

"But you're different. A second profession is essential for you, so work hard, children. Strive to catch up to me."

Everyone: So arrogant. We really want to punch him, but we can't beat him. Waiting online for advice. Urgent!

The only person present who likely agreed with that statement was Gu Yue.

Even Wu Zhangkong frowned. He truly could not understand Xiling's way of thinking.

Since Xiling understood Battle Armor so well, he should know exactly how terrifying its enhancement was. Without exaggeration, Wu Zhangkong believed that if five-ringed Soul King Xiling put on One-Word Battle Armor, he could defeat a Title Douluo without Battle Armor.

Though he did not understand, Wu Zhangkong still did not interrupt Xiling. He would find a time to ask him privately and see whether he could change that mindset. He could not let such a promising talent be delayed.

After explaining more knowledge about Battle Armor, Wu Zhangkong stepped forward to comment on their performance in the Class Promotion Tournament. In short, their basic combat skills were poor, and they needed much more practice.

Just like that, the desks in the classroom were pushed aside, clearing out the central area.

Wu Zhangkong looked at the five of them. "Do you think the basic combat ability I just mentioned has no real significance?"

"In a Soul Master's battle, you only need to release your Martial Soul and soul skills to achieve your combat objective, so all you need to do is improve your Soul Power and Mental Power?"