Desert near Fortress 82.
Some of the biological radar of the garrison at Fortress 82 suddenly malfunctioned, creating several blind spots for exploration. Garrison technicians are currently working on repairs.
Wang Jixuan is currently in an area undetectable by radar.
He calmly carries an alloy box, going up and down the dunes.
The Taoist priest's dantian cyclone did not increase its speed, maintaining a normal operating mode. Simply guiding the breath to infuse the whole body can easily achieve this kind of leisurely and carefree effect.
Is that all?
A mere physical test, easily done.
Black Instructor rested by the supply vehicle, couldn't help but cross his arms, and frowned as he sized up Taoist Wang.
Wang Jixuan's physical fitness test had been going on for twenty-five minutes.
It is no exaggeration to say that this has broken the record for body strengthening effects before semi-human mecha modification, and is by no means comparable to ordinary D-level body strengthening spiritual energy users.
"So, Wang Zheng is actually a, usually E-level spiritual energy, D-level spiritual energy in wartime, with a comprehensive combat power of C-level... a balanced spiritual energy user?"
Incredible.
How exactly is this achieved?
Black Instructor also discovered several problems that Lingtong failed to report. — Lingtong's degree of modification and equipped instruments are far inferior to Black Instructor's.
For example, he had mentioned before that Wang Jixuan could replenish energy from the air.
Or, the spiritual energy within Wang Jixuan can be controlled, sometimes fast, sometimes slow, sometimes presenting a uniform distribution.
Also, there are a large number of crystal cores in Wang Jixuan's backpack, as well as some papers with weak spiritual energy attached.
Black Instructor had quietly studied the talismans through scanning. These papers used blade beast blood to draw spiritual energy pathways, which are consistent with the principle of the 'spiritual energy pathways' that appeared in the demon-breaking dagger. The principle of action is to allow spiritual energy to pass through these pathways, which can stimulate different forms of energy.
Very magical.
Black Instructor couldn't help but fall into deep entanglement:
'Did Wang Zheng really obtain the inheritance of an alien civilization?'
'I used to think Zhengde was joking, but now it seems like I'm the one joking... Zhengde's statement is actually correct?'
'How do I write this report? Humans are almost wiped out by blade beasts, and an alien civilization pops up to help humans defeat blade beasts?'
'Fortunately, he's in D5. Could this be considered a positive feedback from our adherence to the human-centric development approach?'
Although Black Instructor was very surprised and shocked, as a strict instructor, one of the basic qualities is not to easily praise students.
"Heh heh heh, Wang Zheng, is this all you've got?"
Black Instructor said indifferently:
"Before Lingtong underwent modification, the effect after simple body strengthening was about the same as you are now."
"And you still have spiritual energy to use."
"Do you want to accept an advanced challenge? Young man."
The aggressive method can inspire students' fighting spirit.
Wang Jixuan put down the metal box and looked over, smiling elegantly:
"Can you directly pull the intensity to the maximum? I think that only by breaking through my comfort zone can I test the limits of my physical fitness."
"Great!"
Black Instructor's mechanical eye burst out with a bit of red light, and said in a hoarse voice:
"It's been a long time since anyone said 'pull it to the maximum' to me, young man."
A few minutes later.
Taoist Wang was sweating profusely, his muscles were tense, and he used two seat belts to carry the metal box on his back, with a burly second-generation semi-human mecha sitting on the box.
Wang Jixuan trudged through the sand, climbing towards the top of the dune.
Every step he took, his sneakers would sink deep into the sand, and this was the result after using his breath to hold on.
The old instructor sitting on the metal box opened some screens that only he could see with a smile, constantly tapping the air with his fingers, and constantly said:
"Is this weight enough? My additional magnetic field still has 80% remaining."
"If you climb to the top of the mountain, it will be considered completing the test."
"Don't push yourself too hard. Pulling it to the maximum is still too much for you. You are an excellent D-level spiritual energy user. That's great, young man."
Taoist Wang's forehead veins bulged, and he gritted his teeth and shouted:
"Pull... to... the... max..."
"A real man! No wonder Lingtong treats you differently!"
Black Instructor gave a thumbs up in admiration.
Taoist Wang took a deep breath, and his feet moved like the wind, directly rushing towards the top of the dune!
As soon as he stood firm, Black Instructor doubled the magnetic field amplification, and a huge force broke Wang Jixuan's body balance. He lost his footing and knelt on one knee in the sand.
Wang Jixuan narrowed his eyes slightly.
A little interesting.
He took another deep breath. Without using talismans or spells, he, who was just in the middle stage of the Gathering Spirit Realm, had not yet officially returned to the truth and forged his bones, but at this moment, his Taoist body burst out with tyrannical strength!
This is the arrogance of the righteous path!
Cultivating immortality requires moving forward bravely and never yielding!
Wang Jixuan stood up!
Black Instructor was even lifted up a bit!
As Old Black was about to release the magnetic field, the edge of the dune below suddenly collapsed. He turned around and grabbed the strap below, catching Wang Jixuan, and the magnetic force instantly reversed, allowing him to hover steadily in the air.
Wang Jixuan breathed a sigh of relief and looked up...
Oh, ho, this old mechanical guy doesn't even have tail flames behind him!
"Grandpa Black! Can you fly?"
"Using the anti-gravity levitation device of the magnetic field."
Black Instructor said with a smile:
"It can only be installed after the whole body has been modified, because my current body is mainly made of metal. Do you want a copy? You have the potential to accept whole body modification!"
"I'll pass," Wang Jixuan felt a long-lost sense of exhaustion.
However, he suddenly discovered that the injuries to his soul had actually almost healed at this moment.
Just from that exertion just now?
'Soul injuries can actually be healed in this way. The essence, qi, and spirit complement each other at the same time. Is this the joy of body cultivation?'
Wang Jixuan grinned, and his smile fell into Black Instructor's eyes as a kind of...
Rare innocence.
"Wang Zheng, are you still a virgin?" Black Instructor asked.
Wang Jixuan's smile froze: "Does this have anything to do with the physical fitness test?"
"It doesn't matter. It's just that I haven't seen someone like you in a long time, someone who already has a certain amount of power but can maintain this innocence. It's really nice to feel that the soul hasn't been polluted."
Black Instructor led him to land in front of the supply vehicle, opened the small refrigerator in his chest, and threw Wang Jixuan a can of ice-cold beer.
He can store two cans at the same time.
"Rest for a while. We have to wait a few hours before we can equip you with armor."
"Huh?" Taoist Wang was a little puzzled.
Isn't there a set of armor in this box?
"The energy level of this set of armor is too low. Before I came, I configured it for you assuming you were a D-level spiritual energy user. Now it seems that it is not suitable for you."
Black Instructor patted the metal box:
"I'll get you a new experimental armor to ensure that you can subdue Lingtong in future interactions with her instead of being pinned down by her."
"Man, you must have a power advantage. It's certainly wonderful to be ridden by a woman, but it's a loss of masculine prowess if you can't express your dominance."
Wang Jixuan: …
No, isn't this old driver's speed a little too fast?
This poor Taoist can't keep up!
Besides, he cultivates immortality. Even if he uses full-body armor, it should be a magic treasure armor to be pure.
At this moment, Taoist Wang still doesn't take the so-called armor seriously.
Black Instructor added: "You're also a good material for piloting mecha. You have to tame single-soldier armor first before you can tame those special mecha."
Wang Jixuan thought of the several mecha that Lingtong had piloted, the three-meter-high underground assault mecha, the six-meter-high sniper mecha, the ten-meter-high mecha for general-level blade beasts...
His eyes suddenly lit up a bit.
It's really nice to take a trip in the mortal world and experience more.
Mecha are indeed too cool.
"Don't be idle for these few hours. You have a lot of machine operation manuals to read. The stronger the combat power of single-soldier armor, the more functions it has, and it's not that simple to operate."
Black Instructor patted Wang Jixuan's shoulder and got into the supply vehicle to rest.
Wang Zheng is a very nice young man.
Black Instructor felt that he could easily handle him.
…
Surface military camp at Fortress 76, Lingtong's new supply station.
Lingtong sat in a chair, having removed her left mechanical arm, and was holding a novel with one hand, tilting her head and reading carefully.
A ray of sunlight shone through the window and fell on her face.
The newest novels are first published at 69shuba!
The right mechanical arm vibrated slightly. Lingtong hummed softly, staring at the gray default avatar that popped up on the mechanical arm...
This is a communication system dedicated to semi-human mecha.
She glanced at the surrounding environment, turned on background shielding, and clicked the connect button.
A desert appeared in front of Lingtong, followed by Wang Jixuan's familiar voice.
"How do I adjust this? Where is its camera? This bee-sized drone automatically started... The design is really good."
A bit of a smile appeared in Lingtong's bright eyes.
Soon, Wang Jixuan's figure appeared in front of Lingtong.
He was sitting cross-legged in the shade of a supply vehicle, surrounded by a large pile of parts.
This armor looked like the kind of single-soldier enhanced armor that Lingtong had used back then, a quasi-semi-human mecha.
Lingtong asked with a smile: "Why are you studying these things?"
"Being next to a second-generation semi-human mecha as an instructor, of course I have to take the opportunity to learn something."
Taoist Wang raised his eyebrows triumphantly and asked seriously:
"How is the situation in Zone C?"
"The reconstruction work in Zone C has started. The list of casualties has been fully compiled and the work of compensating the families of the deceased is being done."
Lingtong said simply:
"The war zone command has made this incident into a promotional video and is promoting it to various major war zones."
"Nothing else. Deep Sea and the others are tracking the S-class esper's whereabouts. They shouldn't have left this area. We suspect she might go to Fortress 82."
"It's said that a small-scale riot has occurred in Esper City. Several organizations opposing espers' excessive interference in local military and political affairs are protesting near the Thirteenth Institute's headquarters. Esper conflicts have already broken out."
"Within our D5 war zone, there are two voices. One voice says we must retaliate against the Thirteenth Institute in kind, exterminating those esper prisoners."
"The other voice is for negotiating peace with the Thirteenth Institute, with both sides taking a step back."
"Currently, the first voice is louder, but the Commander-in-Chief hasn't expressed an opinion."
Wang Daochang scratched his head with his armored arm and smiled, "I don't quite understand these things. You just said that an S-class esper might appear at Fortress 82?"
"There's a possibility... Where are you now?"
"Classified."
Wang Jixuan replied seriously:
"Black Instructor won't let me reveal my location. Well, I'll study these things first. Continue to synchronize any subsequent news with me. I'll use the communicator to contact you if I don't need this device later or if there's a new one."
"Okay, good."
Ling Tong responded softly, waving her hand gently, and the screen in front of her disappeared.
Sister Wan walked over from the side, carrying another mechanical arm. The new mechanical arm had been painted, changing from silver-gray to silver-white, with a texture similar to porcelain.
"With the powerful Black Instructor by his side, there's no need to worry."
"Yeah," Ling Tong replied. "It's just that I feel like it might be a little dangerous for him to be outside the fortress."
Sister Wan smiled gently, not teasing Ling Tong, and carefully installed the mechanical arm for her.
She was an experienced person.
......
In the desert outside Fortress 82.
Wang Daochang looked at the armor components in front of him, the warning 'S-class esper might appear at Fortress 82' echoing in his mind.
The pressure instantly maxed out.
Wang Jixuan had previously been a little dismissive, casually fiddling with the components.
At this moment, he had already begun to actually put on these things, performing simple running and jumping training. With the help of the armor's built-in artificial intelligence voice assistant, he quickly mastered the basic use of these components, feeling the actual increase in his combat power.
The Black Instructor, who was dozing in the supply vehicle, showed a slight smile on his lips.
'This guy is quite serious and motivated. That's really good.'
About two hours later.
Wang Jixuan took off the armor because the armor's reserve power had been exhausted. He needed to put each component into the metal box in order and connect it to the supply vehicle's battery compartment for charging.
He had the composure of a junior mechanic.
Just as he finished, his spiritual sense captured two large mechanical insects running on the sand dunes in the distance.
The mechanical insects were three or four meters long, almost burrowing through the sand. The Black Instructor actively floated over, grabbed two large metal boxes, and floated back, throwing the metal boxes in front of Wang Jixuan.
"One box contains the main body of the armor, and the other box contains the accessories. You have to do the logistics and maintenance yourself. Be careful not to mess around. It comes with a nuclear battery for power, and it will explode if you operate it incorrectly."
"If you can skillfully use this set of equipment, your combat power should be no weaker than a partially modified cyborg."
Wang Daochang's heart pounded.
The previous set of ordinary enhanced armor had already greatly improved his current combat power.
Wang Jixuan looked at the huge [X] character on the metal box, moved to the front, and the metal box opened automatically. What came into his view was a silver-white helmet visor.
The helmet's shape was a bit exaggerated, with two curved horns on the top. The arched visor was made of translucent material. At first glance, it looked like a silver-white demon's head.
'It would be nice if it could be made into a dragon head mask.'
"Grandpa Black! Can I use it now?"
"This is for you! In the next forty hours, you must master this new equipment and, by the way, be a guinea pig and issue a combat report for this armor that hasn't been named yet."
The Black Instructor chuckled:
"Put it on and try it out."
"We're going to move to a slightly further area soon, find a place to dig a hole for this supply vehicle to drill into, to avoid being visually discovered by the garrison."
"Coincidentally, this thing needs to be learned from running. I'll drive, and you run yourself."
"No problem."
Wang Jixuan raised his eyebrows and smiled, picked up the helmet and put it on. There was a slight stinging pain behind his ear, and then he heard an electronic female voice reminding:
"Neural auxiliary chip connected."
"Please put on all the equipment neatly to perform body function detection and gene binding."
Wang Jixuan raised his hand and tapped the position behind his ear. The silver-white visor became transparent on its own, and his vision was not affected in any way.
He closed his eyes, took a slight deep breath, and the perspective of the entire picture rotated from the back of his head, slowly returning to his eyes. The novelty and excitement in his eyes turned into calmness and peace. The silver-white armor on his body was close-fitting, reflecting the light of the setting sun.
Thirty-nine hours later, Fortress 82 was close at hand.
Mission type: Infiltration, investigation, hunting.
Prepare to strike!
Accompanied by a slight engine sound, Wang Jixuan squatted down lightly.
