Xie Xie shrugged and said, "Who knows? I haven't lived here before. Why don't you go ask?"
He didn't dare to talk about Huo Yuhao's gossip. Spiritual spirits were too mysterious, and he was worried that Huo Yuhao might get angry and deliberately make things difficult for them.
"…"
Thinking about the embarrassing situation yesterday when she was affected by the spiritual interference domain, Xu Xiaoyan temporarily gave up on the idea of asking.
I'll wait until I get closer to Gu Yuena before bringing it up, she thought.
Luoyang Lu glanced thoughtfully at Gu Yuena and Huo Yuhao before turning to the students with a smile.
"These dishes contain a lot of natural treasures. Huo Yuhao and I have processed them to nourish your bodies. They're more nutritious than the A-class meals at the academy. Come and eat."
Tang Wulin, who had long been drawn to the food, brightened up. He walked over to the dining table, politely thanked Huo Yuhao, and began eating a large piece of dumpling.
"Slow down, there's plenty more," Huo Yuhao said with a smile.
"Yeah!" Tang Wulin nodded, continuing to eat with a happy expression.
He had dreamed of a strange voice again last night. That person was so troublesome, always trying to teach him bad things. He wanted to forget the other person's teachings by eating.
Xu Xiaoyan also walked over and observed the scene. For some reason, it felt like she was watching a baby bird begging for food from its mother.
Well, they are like little birds, and Huo Yuhao and Teacher Luoyang Lu are the mother birds... It's a bit subtle, she thought.
Luoyang Lu approached Wu Zhangkong, who had just arrived, and asked, "Would you like to try it? The food I cook is delicious."
When Wu Zhangkong saw the dishes and recognized some of the ingredients, the corner of his mouth twitched.
Sea spirit mushrooms, dragon blood grass, thousand-year-old ice dragon fruit... So many natural treasures that can improve physical fitness. It seems the Spirit Pagoda has paid a huge price.
Is my idea going to be harder to realize than I thought?
…
After finishing an energy-packed breakfast, everyone headed to the classroom.
The first class was a cultural lesson, followed by a practical session.
Luoyang Lu stood at the podium and addressed the group, "Since you've joined Eastsea Academy, you must know what the academy is best at, right?"
Noticing Xie Xie's excited expression, Luoyang Lu smiled and said, "Xie Xie, you answer."
Xie Xie stood up and replied, "It's mecha. Eastsea Academy's mecha control is one of the best in the Skysea Alliance. That's why I chose Eastsea Academy. My dream is to become a mecha master."
"Correct, it's mecha," Luoyang Lu said, gesturing for him to sit down. He then looked at the others.
"This is something you'd typically learn in the Advanced Department or Advanced academy, but I think you can start learning now."
"The mechas you usually see are generally between five and eight meters tall, with the specific height varying by type. Mechas of this size have achieved the best balance between flexibility, offensive power, and defense, making them most suitable for military deployment. The East Sea Mecha Brigade is typically equipped with this type of mecha."
"There's another development direction for mechas, battle armor!"
Even though Xie Xie already knew this, he still listened attentively. After all, this was what interested him the most.
Tang Wulin also paid close attention. During his time working at the Spirit Pagoda, he had learned about the origins of battle armor; it was connected to his idol, Spirit Ice Douluo!
Luoyang Lu continued, "Ten thousand years ago, Spirit Ice Douluo and the ninth-level soul engineer, Elder Xuan Ziwen, developed the prototype of battle armor together. Later, Spirit Ice Douluo and Silver Moon Douluo reached a cooperation agreement, exchanging various technologies, including battle armor. Both Illustrious Virtue Hall and the Spirit Pagoda placed great importance on this technology and collaborated on its research. Over time, battle armor gradually entered the public eye..."
Sitting in her seat, Gu Yuena glanced subtly at Huo Yuhao, her eyes curving into a smile.
It must feel amazing for Yuhao to listen to his own legend and see others looking at him with admiration, right?
In truth, Huo Yuhao did feel a bit strange, but when he heard Xuan Ziwen's name, a wave of emotion washed over him.
He still remembered the complicated look on Kong Deming's face when he learned that Xuan Ziwen had joined the Spirit Pagoda and become a high-ranking member.
It's a pity... I forgot to ask him what he thought back then. Now, he's gone.
"...Battle armor and mechas each have their own advantages, but there's no doubt that battle armor provides a greater boost to combat power. Even with the option of soul control, the strongest mecha still doesn't offer as much enhancement as a four-word battle armor. In many cases, mechas can only serve as a supplement."
After saying this, Luoyang Lu glanced at Huo Yuhao and Gu Yuena briefly before turning his attention to the other students.
"Your future development direction is up to you, but human energy is limited. Consider the pros and cons carefully before making a decision."
Mr. Mu Ye of the Body Sect had a lot to say about this.
Due to his obsession with mechas, he missed the opportunity to advance to Super Douluo. Even though he reached the pinnacle of both the mecha master and battle armor master professions, it was still difficult to weigh the pros and cons definitively.
Luoyang Lu continued to explain the differences between battle armor and mechas, and soon, the class came to an end.
As soon as the bell rang, Tang Wulin turned to Xie Xie, who was standing beside him, and asked, "Xie Xie, I want to be a mecha master. What about you?"
Yes, Tang Wulin wanted to become a mecha master.
The moment he saw Guang Biao descending from the sky in his mecha, he had made up his mind!
Xie Xie raised an eyebrow and smiled. "My whole family are mecha masters. What do you think?"
"But doesn't a battle armor master sound stronger in terms of combat power?" Xu Xiaoyan chimed in as she walked over. "And it seems like Teacher Luo wants us to develop into battle armor masters."
Xie Xie shrugged. "Teacher Luo didn't force us..."
"If he doesn't, I will."
Wu Zhangkong walked in, his presence sending a chill through the room that instantly silenced everyone.
"You have exceptional talents. Don't waste them. Battle Armor Masters are the pinnacle of combat power on the continent!"
Xie Xie and Tang Wulin wanted to argue, but the stern look on Wu Zhangkong's face left them speechless.
This teacher is so cold and intimidating, Xu Xiaoyan thought to herself.
Wu Zhangkong ignored their reactions and continued, "A truly top-tier battle armor master will establish a deep connection with their battle armor. They will either design, craft, and repair it themselves, or forge the metal used to create it. Only then can a battle armor master truly become one with their armor."
"If you want to pursue this path, it's best to choose a secondary profession now. Does anyone here already have a secondary profession? If not, make a decision as soon as possible."
Tang Wulin hesitated for a moment but raised his hand. "I'm a level three blacksmith."
Gu Yuena added, "Level 3 designer."
Huo Yuhao glanced at Gu Yuena before saying, "Level 4 Mecha Master."
The room fell silent as everyone stared at the three of them with mixed expressions.
Luoyang Lu had only briefly mentioned the process of creating battle armor, and a maintenance technician wasn't strictly necessary.
In other words, these three could already start trying to make battle armor?
Moreover, at their age, they had already achieved such high levels in their secondary professions... Weren't these three just too exceptional?
Or... were the rest of them falling behind?
Wu Zhangkong's brow furrowed slightly. Even though he wasn't familiar with all the records of the association's secondary professions, he understood the significance of their achievements at such a young age.
Tang Wulin is a forging prodigy.
Huo Yuhao and Gu Yuena are all-rounders. The likelihood of them becoming top-tier battle armor masters is extremely high. If nothing goes wrong, they're destined to reach the level of four-word battle armor masters!
Taking a deep breath, Wu Zhangkong suppressed his excitement and softened his tone slightly. "Except for these three, the rest of you should think carefully. I'm speaking from experience."
With that, Wu Zhangkong turned and headed toward the training ground. "Now, follow me for combat training."
He hadn't forgotten what he had planned the night before.