"Battle armor design is no different from the mecha itself-it is simply battle armor enlarged proportionally, and it cannot merge with the Soul Master's body. Its combat strength is closely tied to the Soul Master's own strength. Soul Masters need to make their own battle armor, and high-grade battle armor can even become one with their bodies, making it more formidable than mecha."
"And if a Battle Armor Master also trains as a mecha pilot, that is called the dual armor style. The Soul Engineer who created the concepts of battle armor and mecha called its practitioners the strongest individual warriors. Of course, the dual armor style isn't so easy to learn. To become a mecha pilot, you must make at least part of your own mecha, and the same applies to battle armor. That takes a tremendous amount of time and energy. On top of that, Soul Masters still have to cultivate. Without extraordinary talent, it is almost impossible to effectively unite all three."
"Moreover, our Sun Moon Imperial Soul Tool Hall has only just reached the level of Spirit Forging. We still need to research the higher realms of Soul Forging and heavenly forging. To merge battle armor with your body, you must at least master Spirit Forging and Fusion Forging."
"But, sir, I heard that Teacher Ma Xiaotao's battle armor can merge with her body," a student below said, raising a hand.
Ma Rulong paused briefly, then turned to glance at Ma Xiaotao and said with a chuckle, "Teacher Xiaotao, how about giving us a demonstration?"
Ma Xiaotao shrugged helplessly. "All right. I already guessed this was why you called me here."
"Hm?" Everyone's attention immediately focused on her.
Ma Xiaotao raised her hand and removed her glove. A ring set with a pale silver gemstone adorned