Chapter 39 Black Moon: Can I copy your homework? Black Fairy Lin'er: Us?
Of course, the impact of the Battle Armor on the underworld goes far beyond this.
At this moment, in the dark world, at Shrek Academy.
On the plaza, the students who had been intently watching the content displayed on the screen suddenly began to stir.
Those young eyes were fixed on the dazzling, dreamlike two-word battle armor Zhou Yi wore in the sky, their eyes practically red with envy.
For students who are young and pursuing individuality and power, this "divine equipment" that is both powerful and beautiful, and can even give them the ability to fight beyond their level, is simply devastating.
"So handsome... so incredibly handsome..."
A core disciple from the outer academy couldn't help but mutter to himself, his voice filled with bitterness: "If I could have a battle armor, I'd be willing to give up ten years of my life!"
"Don't even mention ten years, I'd do it even in twenty!" His companion immediately chimed in. "Not only is it strong, but it's also incredibly cool! You can beat Contra at level 60, and don't you guys think that wearing it makes you look like an angel?"
At this point, several trainees lowered their voices, their tone revealing a hint of barely concealed resentment:
"Sigh, it's really frustrating to compare yourself to others. Look at Teacher Zhou Yi from the White World, she can just casually pull out this kind of groundbreaking equipment."
"Look at our academy... We keep shouting 'Number One on the Continent,' but we can't even match Sun Moon Royal Academy in terms of soul tools."
"Yeah, Elder Xuan from the White World is still too awesome? Our Elder Xuan here... besides drinking and eating chicken legs, it seems like he hasn't come up with any new tricks."
"If only we were born in the White World... Even if we couldn't get a three-word or four-word battle armor, a one-word or two-word battle armor would be great!"
Although the murmurs were not loud, they sounded like tiny needles constantly ringing in the quiet square.
The awe and confidence that the Shrek Academy students had developed over time, nurtured by the academy, were gradually fading away...
Meanwhile, inside the Sea God Pavilion.
The atmosphere was so heavy it seemed like it could drip water.
Moon sat in the head seat, his gaze shifting from the sky to the two middle-aged men standing in front of him.
They were the two deans of the Soul Guidance Department of Shrek Academy in the Black World—Xian Lin'er and Qian Duoduo.
"Lin'er, Duoduo."
Moon's voice held a hint of anticipation: "Look at those one-word battle armor and two-word battle armor... can you see anything special about them? If we give you enough resources, can Shrek Academy replicate them? Even if the quality is a bit inferior, it'll do."
Upon hearing the Pavilion Master's question, Xian Lin'er and Qian Duoduo exchanged a glance, their faces showing both embarrassment and bitterness.
"Sect Master..."
Qian Duoduo rubbed his hands together and sighed helplessly: "You overestimate us. Although Lin'er and I are already at the top in terms of soul tools within the academy, in the face of soul tool technology in that world... we are really like elementary school students."
Xian Lin'er nodded helplessly and added, "Teacher, battle armor clearly involves a completely new energy conduction system and metal fusion technology."
"This kind of high-tech thing, let alone just showing us a demo, even if you put the complete design drawings in front of us right now..."
"With our current theoretical foundation and manufacturing technology, we probably can't understand it at all, let alone build it."
"It's like... asking a blacksmith who only knows how to forge iron to build a spaceship. There's an insurmountable technological gap between them."
Upon hearing this, the glimmer of hope that had been flickering within Moon was instantly extinguished.
He closed his eyes and sighed deeply: "What a pity...it's such a pity."
"I was thinking that since we don't have the brains to create it, even if we have to be shameless and 'copy homework,' we can still improve the children's abilities."
"I never imagined that we wouldn't even have the right to copy homework anymore..."
The old man's voice carried a deep sense of powerlessness, plunging the entire Sea God Pavilion into a deathly silence.
Meanwhile, in the distant Sun and Moon Empire...
The atmosphere inside the palace was equally tense.
The Emperor of the Sun and Moon sat high on his throne, his eyes fixed intently on the two old men below.
"Master Kong, the Master of the Red Dust Hall."
The emperor's voice was authoritative yet urgent: "You are the pillars of my Sun Moon Empire, representing the highest level of soul-guided technology on this continent. What do you think of the battle armor in that canopy just now? Can you decipher its mysteries?"
Kong Deming and Jing Hongchen, who were standing below, also had their brows furrowed.
Jing Hongchen spoke first, cupping his hands and saying, "Your Majesty, please forgive my bluntness. To try to reverse engineer the core technology of the battle armor based solely on the appearance and battle scenes displayed on the screen is nothing short of a pipe dream. Every component and every inscription within it probably contains areas that we have never even explored."
Upon hearing this, the Sun and Moon Emperor's eyes dimmed slightly.
But at that moment, Kong Deming, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke up.
"However, Your Majesty need not be completely discouraged."
A wise light gleamed in Kong Deming's cloudy old eyes: "Although I don't understand it now, it doesn't mean there's no hope at all."
"Oh?" The emperor immediately perked up. "What do you mean by that, Master Confucius?"
Kong Deming pointed to the sky and analyzed in a deep voice: "Teacher Zhou Yi from the White World said that this is a 'Battle Armor Class' in itself. Since it is a class, although the current demonstration is just a quick look, it will definitely involve some explanation of basic theories later."
"and..."
Kong Deming's lips curled up slightly, revealing a sly smile: "Don't forget that Tianmu's perspective has always followed Huo Yuhao from the White World. As long as he wants to become stronger, sooner or later he will also create his own battle armor!"
"At that time, the sky will surely broadcast the entire process of his creation of the battle armor! Even just a few words will be priceless to us!"
"As long as we have the specific production process, with our abilities, Master Hongchen and I might be able to glean a glimpse of the secrets!"
Upon hearing this, the Sun and Moon Emperor slammed his hand on the armrest and laughed loudly, "Excellent! Confucius is right!"
"Issue the order: all soul tool researchers in the empire, keep a close watch on the celestial canopy! Not a single detail can be overlooked! If we can learn even the slightest thing, it will be a great blessing for my Sun Moon Empire!"
Just as various forces in the underworld were stirring up trouble because of the appearance of the Battle Armor.
The scene above the sky changed once again.
Zhou Yi slowly retracted the metal wings on her back and landed on the ground.
That magnificent purple two-character battle armor receded like the tide and disappeared.
But this time, Zhou Yi didn't smile as easily as before.
Her expression became more serious than ever before, even carrying a sense of solemnity, like that of a pilgrim.
She took a deep breath, her gaze slowly sweeping over every student in the room who was holding their breath.
"Classmates, now that I have demonstrated both the one-word and two-word battle armor..."
"Now, what I'm going to show you next is..."
"That's the stronger one in my hands, the Three-Word Fighting Might."
"Everyone, look carefully!"
["yes!"]
The trainees held their breath, their faces filled with seriousness.
Meanwhile, in the underworld...
Even through the screen, everyone could feel the overwhelming sense of oppression.
They knew,
The real highlight is finally here!
(End of chapter)