Seeing this, Luo Yanglu nodded with satisfaction. "Before the exam begins, you have three days off. After today's practical combat class, you'll be on break. Go to class. Yuhao and Gu Yuena, stay for a moment."
At this point, Luo Yanglu glanced at Wu Changkong beside him and nodded to him.
Knowing that this was internal Spirit Transmission Tower business, Wu Changkong wisely led the five away.
After the sound of the door closing, Luo Yanglu said to Huo Yuhao and Gu Yuena: "I've canceled your final exam. You don't need to worry about it. There's another matter that requires your attention now. Someone wants to see you, but they've been delayed by some things. They are in Tiandou City. Take a soul-powered aircraft there."
He didn't explain in detail. He just gave Huo Yuhao a "good luck" glance, making the latter raise an eyebrow thoughtfully.
It seemed he might be seeing an old acquaintance.
At the Eastsea Spirit Transmission Tower Airport, Leng Yaozhu stepped off the soul-powered aircraft, saw Hua Yichen walking toward her, and greeted him politely.
"Her Majesty Tianfeng Douluo, greetings."
Leng Yaozhu nodded. "Carefree, long time no see. Where is Na'er? She should be on break, shouldn't she?"
Hua Yichen said: "Unfortunately, she left Eastsea City by soul-powered aircraft earlier."
What a subtle subtle timing.
Tianfeng Douluo's sudden arrival had given him a scare.
Fortunately, he had made preparations in advance, instructing Luo Yanglu to arrange for Huo Yuhao to pass the red-level assessment. Now that a high-ranking figure was willing to meet him, if luck was on their side, Yuhao might gain a powerful backer. Otherwise, things could become rather troublesome.
After all, according to Luo Yanglu, Gu Yuena was in an unusually good mood today, and she seemed to be getting along very well with Yuhao. If the Tianfeng Douluo were to witness such a scene, there was no telling how she might react.
If her own disciple came just to attend school and got swept away she wouldn't be happy, would she?
He couldn't beat Tianfeng Douluo...
Leng Yaozhu was startled. "Left?"
Hua Yichen nodded. "Yes."
Leng Yaozhu stared at Hua Yichen for a moment. Seeing that his expression didn't change, her feelings became somewhat complicated.
She had clearly told Na'er that she was coming today. Why had she left?
Her little cotton-padded jacket wasn't keeping her warm anymore... So, there was someone in her heart after all?
On the soul-powered aircraft, Gu Yuena sat beside Huo Yuhao. Her delicate brows furrowed slightly.
"I feel like I forgot something..."
As she thought this, she glanced at Huo Yuhao, who was reading a soul tool book beside her, then looked at Star's Favor on her wrist. The corner of her mouth lifted slightly. She took out a piece of rare metal and began fiddling with it.
Oh well — if she couldn't remember, it probably wasn't very important...
Huo Yuhao saw Gu Yuena take out the rare metal. He thought for a moment, then unfolded his Spiritual Interference Domain, shrouding the two inside, preventing others from observing this side.
Gu Yuena paused, turned her head to look at Huo Yuhao, smiled softly, and continued with her work. Various elemental forces appeared in her hand, and she began to purify the metal.
"It's become her hobby," Ice Empress sighed.
"She made the decision herself after consideration. It's not strange that it's turned out like this."
Huo Yuhao watched for a while. Seeing that Gu Yuena had already skillfully completed Hundred-Forging and was starting Thousand-Forging, he looked away. "Her talent in this area is very good. In less than half a year, she's completed Thousand-Forging. If other blacksmiths saw her, they would probably want to cry."
Completing Thousand-Forging made one a Grade Three blacksmith. In just a few months, Gu Yuena had walked a path that took others several years.
It could only be described as blessed by nature.
Gu Yuena looked at the Thousand-Forged Magic Silver gradually taking shape in her hand. Suddenly, she spoke. "Yuhao, I'm confident I can complete Spirit Forging within a year. Once I reach Spirit Forging, let's start manufacturing Battle Armor components... just for the two of us."
Huo Yuhao thought for a moment at this, then nodded. "Alright. Design, manufacturing, and repair will be my responsibility. Forging will be yours."
The two of them alone could complete the Battle Armor. And in a sense, they knew each other's backgrounds. Starting earlier would be good.
After all, in this era, a Battle Armor Master's strength was more than twenty levels above a spirit master of the same rank. Having Battle Armor or not made a huge difference.
For example, if a One-Word Battle Armor Master had already reached five rings, then while wearing the armor, their strength would be comparable to that of a seven-ring Soul Sage—even without relying on their martial soul. A Two-Word Battle Armor Master would be comparable to an eight-ring expert, a Three-Word Battle Armor Master to a nine-ring Title Douluo, and a Four-Word Battle Armor Master to a Limit Douluo.
As for the requirements, each component of a One-Word Battle Armor had to be Thousand-Forged. To equip the full set, one's cultivation needed to be at least at the five-ring level.
For Two-Word Battle Armor, every component must be Spirit Forged. Cultivation requirement: at least six rings or above.
For Three-Word Battle Armor, every component must be Soul Forged. Cultivation requirement: at least seven rings or above.
For Four-Word Battle Armor, it could be achieved by nurturing Three-Word Battle Armor oneself, or by adding Heaven-Forge Metal to Three-Word Battle Armor. Cultivation requirement: at least nine rings or above.
However, these wearability cultivation requirements were not hard requirements. As long as the spirit master could withstand it, a lower cultivation level was also possible. Ye Xinglan had completed a full set of One-Word Battle Armor at four rings. Wearing only part of it would have even lower requirements.
Based on his understanding of himself, Huo Yuhao could equip a full set now of One-Word Battle Armor. After reaching four rings, it would be even easier.
If Gu Yuena didn't hold back, she could do it too.
Seeing Huo Yuhao agree, Gu Yuena smiled slightly. "Yuhao, what metal do you want to use for your Battle Armor? I plan to use Magic Silver."
The advantage of Magic Silver, this rare metal, was its elemental affinity. For her, it was the most suitable. Moreover, after her forging, the metal's elemental affinity would further increase, making the effect even more significant.
Huo Yuhao thought for a moment, then asked: "Could you try making a Spirit Alloy? I plan to use Jade Silver as the material."
A Spirit Alloy was the product of "Fusion Forging" multiple rare metals. Usually, this could only be done by blacksmiths at or above the Spirit Forging level.
Jade Silver was an alloy of two metals — Sunken Silver and Magic Silver. It combined the effects of both metals, which can both increase elemental affinity and physical attack power. At this current level, it was the most suitable for Huo Yuhao.
As for rare metals that boost spiritual power? Did Gold of Life count?
But who would be so extravagant as to use Gold of Life to manufacture Battle Armor...
"Jade Silver alloy?"
Gu Yuena was startled, then quickly understood Huo Yuhao's idea. She nodded. "I can try, but that will take longer."
Huo Yuhao: "Just take it slow."
Two-Word Battle Armor was completed with Spirit Forged metal. The biggest difference from One-Word Battle Armor was that Two-Word Battle Armor's metal had spirit, could fused with the spirit master, could be worn at any time, and the "armor assembly" process would not be interrupted.
With a Spirit Alloy — even at the Thousand-Forged level — this could also be achieved.
This had many benefits. After all, no one wanted to be interrupted while "assembling their armor," did they?
The two exchanged for a while, settling their Battle Armor plans. During the process, Gu Yuena's expression remained very soft and soft.
Yuhao — this time, you didn't say thank you.
When a person is not so polite to another, it means their relationship is already very good...
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