Douluo: The Peerless King of Beast Tamers

Chapter 284 New Type of Transforming Armor
Zhou Sichen arrived at the long table piled with soul tool materials. He casually tucked the Life Blade behind his ear, its emerald green blade gleaming with an alluring luster, making him even more charming as if it were an ornament.

His gaze lingered among the dazzling array of materials for a moment before his hand, nimbly as a snake, precisely grasped an irregularly shaped piece of ore—the incomparably precious meteorite iron.

The surface of this meteorite iron is covered with fine patterns, and it shimmers with a mysterious, deep blue light under the laboratory lights, as if it contains the power of the vast starry sky.

Its value lies not only in its scarcity, but also in its unique physical properties, making it one of the most difficult materials to process in the world of soul tools.

To carve it into the required parts, not only is a high temperature capable of melting stars required, but also a masterful cutting technique. The slightest mistake could destroy this priceless material.

Upon seeing this, Xuan Ziwen's eyes, which were usually bloodshot from years of focused research, widened instantly, his thick eyebrows rose high, and his eyes were filled with surprise and curiosity.

As a senior expert in the field of soul tools, he knew all too well what this piece of meteorite iron meant, and he also knew how difficult it was to process it into shape.

Holding the meteorite iron, Zhou Sichen's deep gaze slowly swept across the entire laboratory, each instrument and tool quickly passing through his eyes.

A moment later, he slowly walked to a control panel, his movements fluid and graceful, clearly indicating that he had a thorough understanding of the layout.

He placed the meteorite iron into a smelting and cutting container, and the crisp sound of metal colliding echoed in the silent laboratory.

Immediately afterwards, Zhou Sichen raised his hand and waved it lightly, and an invisible soul force surged out from his body.

In an instant, crimson flame patterns spread across his body like lively runes, and wherever the flames passed, the air seemed to be ignited, distorted and deformed.

The intense heat erupted, instantly engulfing the entire laboratory.

The previously stable temperature control system was overwhelmed and emitted a sharp, piercing "beep beep beep" alarm, while the red warning light flashed wildly.

Xuan Ziwen stood there, stunned, his mouth involuntarily slightly open.

Although he was a Soul Master obsessed with the research of Soul Tools, he had long heard of the power of Ultimate Martial Souls.

In the world of Soul Masters, ultimate attributes are like a gift from the gods, and those who possess them are all exceptionally talented.

But at this moment, this powerful force actually appeared in the body of this fourteen-year-old boy, even though he already possessed a powerful martial soul talent.

What's even more shocking is that this young man is actually going to make a level seven soul tool in front of him, which is beyond Xuan Ziwen's imagination.

He had seen geniuses before, such as the Hongchen siblings, Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen, who had been the focus of attention since childhood.

In the past, this brother and sister with powerful martial souls have always been seen as geniuses, and their every growth and breakthrough has attracted much attention.

But at this moment, as Zhou Sichen unleashed the ultimate fire, Xuan Ziwen suddenly felt that the talents of the Hongchen siblings no longer seemed so dazzling.

The piercing alarm sounded like a heavy hammer, waking Xuan Ziwen from his shock.

He quickly shut down the alarm system, then stared intently at Zhou Sichen, his eyes filled with anticipation and curiosity.

At this moment, the perfect combination of top-tier martial soul talent and ultimate fire has made Xuan Ziwen no longer doubt the boy's abilities. He is only thinking about seeing astonishingly high level the level-seven soul tool made by Zhou Sichen will reach.

As for why the Holy Dragon Martial Soul possesses the ultimate fire, in his view, this was merely an insignificant detail.

He only cared about Zhou Sichen's achievements in the field of soul tools, since his duty was to guide the young man in the knowledge and skills of soul tools.

On the other side, Xu Jiujiu walked gracefully to Xuan Ziwen's side with light steps.

Her long, black hair swayed gently with her steps, and a gentle smile graced her delicate face: "Teacher Xuan, do I also need to make a level six soul tool to assess my soul master level?"

Xuan Ziwen glanced at her for a long time, his gaze lingering on her for a moment before he nodded slightly, his tone casual: "You can also use my materials to make your own soul tool."

Xuan Ziwen didn't pay much attention to this equally talented Level 6 Soul Master who had reached the sixth ring at the young age of eighteen; his heart was already firmly attracted by Zhou Sichen's actions.

Xu Jiujiu's lips curled up into a sweet smile: "Thank you, Teacher Xuan."

After saying that, she stopped watching Zhou Sichen's actions.

During her time at Shrek Academy, she had already witnessed Zhou Sichen's amazing skills in creating soul tools. Those astonishing "skills" had long since become commonplace for her, and no longer stirred any emotion within her.

After a long while, she walked alone to the materials table, carefully selecting from the various materials.

Her gaze was focused and professional. Every time she picked up a material, she would gently weigh it in her hand to feel its texture and characteristics.

After determining the required materials, she selected a workbench and began methodically crafting her level-six soul tool.

Xuan Ziwen's gaze was mostly fixed on Zhou Sichen, only occasionally glancing at Xu Jiujiu.

Although Xu Jiujiu reached the sixth ring cultivation level at the age of eighteen, her talent as a sixth-level soul master was also top-notch in Mingde Hall.

But at this moment, under the dazzling light emanating from Zhou Sichen, her existence seemed to have become much dimmer.

Xuan Ziwen was filled with anticipation for Zhou Sichen. He couldn't wait to witness what kind of miracles this fourteen-year-old seventh-level soul master with amazing talent could create in the creation of soul tools.

The intense fire surged around Zhou Sichen, resembling a crimson flame that seemed to transform into liquid fire.

The intense heat emanating from his palm warped and deformed the surface of the meteorite iron, gradually blurring the dark blue patterns.

As the soul power circulated, the flames suddenly condensed into a sharp cone shape, and the temperature rose to a level that made the air explode with a buzzing sound.

Zhou Sichen's slender fingers transformed into a precise control device; with a light tap of his fingertips, the flames precisely cut into the weak points of the meteorite iron.

Dark red sparks flew like meteors, creating tiny specks of light on the temperature-controlled protective shield.

Each time he adjusted the angle of the flames, he cut the seemingly indestructible meteorite iron into metal pieces of varying sizes.

As the last piece of meteorite iron was separated, Zhou Sichen flicked his wrist, and five bottles of different colored shaping materials floated in the air.

The emerald-colored Vajra Essence shimmered with a metallic luster, the sky-blue Poru Ore flowed with a liquid light, and there were also soul power storage materials radiating mysterious runes.

Under the intense heat and Zhou Sichen's precise control, these rare materials began to fuse as if by magic.

Zhou Sichen's hands flew, and the metal sheet and shaping material were constantly recombined in the flames.

The flickering firelight was reflected in his pupils, his gaze so focused that it seemed as if the entire world consisted only of the materials in his hands.

The laboratory reeked of a pungent, acrid metallic smell, and the intense heat distorted the surrounding air into strange ripples. In just thirty minutes, a piece of meteorite iron the size of a human head was transformed into a magnificent breastplate.

The surface of the breastplate is a deep brownish-red, like the outer shell of a burning meteorite, and the patterns carved on it resemble the veins of flames, shimmering with a mysterious luster under the light.

Every line is perfectly placed, ensuring structural strength while giving the breastplate a unique aesthetic appeal.

Xuan Ziwen's Adam's apple bobbed involuntarily. In his many years in the industry, he had never seen anyone complete the processing of meteorite iron in such a short time.

"Is this the power of ultimate attributes?" he exclaimed inwardly.

What might take an ordinary Soul Master several days or even weeks to complete, Zhou Sichen accomplished with surprising ease.

Upon careful examination of the breastplate's material, Xuan Ziwen quickly identified the rare materials contained within.

He couldn't help but frown when he saw the perfect fusion of Vajra Essence and Boru Ore.

These two materials have properties that are mutually antagonistic, and fusing them requires extremely precise temperature control and proportion adjustment.

But seeing Zhou Sichen's calm and composed demeanor, his opinion of the young man rose to a new level.

Zhou Sichen methodically cleaned the workbench and stored the remaining materials into his soul tool.

His movements were clean and efficient, and every detail demonstrated his professionalism.

As he removed the Blade of Life from behind his ear, Xuan Ziwen involuntarily took two steps forward, wanting to see it more clearly.

The Blade of Life seemed to come alive in Zhou Sichen's hands; the moment the tip of the blade touched the breastplate, a string of golden sparks burst forth.

His movements were fluid and graceful, each strike carrying a sense of rhythm, as if he were creating an art piece.

The patterns of the core magic array gradually appeared on the breastplate, like flames blooming on a metal surface.

"Is this an improvement on the core array of the Invincible Shield?" Xuan Ziwen leaned closer to examine it, his eyes gleaming with excitement.

He noticed Zhou Sichen's ingenious adjustments to the core magic array, which not only enhanced the protective effect but also optimized the consumption of soul power.

These improvements may seem simple, but they actually require a deep understanding of the principles of soul tools.

As the core magic circle was carved further, the surface of the breastplate began to emit a soft halo.

The life force contained within the Blade of Life seeps into the metal's texture, making the cold breastplate seem to come alive.

Xuan Ziwen held his breath, staring intently at the top-tier defensive soul tool that was about to be born, and gained a completely new understanding of Zhou Sichen's talent.

After a long while, the Blade of Life in Zhou Sichen's hand finally stopped pulsating, and the dark red metal surface emitted the last wisps of blue smoke.

The high temperature and soul power fluctuations that had lasted for nearly an hour in the laboratory gradually subsided, leaving only the scorch marks and floating metal fragments on the operating table, telling the story of the thrilling creation that had just taken place.

Xuan Ziwen adjusted his slipped gold-rimmed glasses; his pupils behind the lenses were still trembling slightly. In his more than twenty years in the industry, he had never seen such a bold and ingenious design concept.

Watching the boy neatly put the tools away with a composure beyond his years, his fingertips inadvertently brushed the edge of his breastplate, and a faint stream of light flowed along the patterns.

Xuan Ziwen then discovered that the originally neat breastplate was actually etched with a miniature array resembling a star map on its surface, with each node shimmering with a life-giving light that was the same as that of the Blade of Life.

As the breastplate gradually shrank into the shape of an emblem under the guidance of soul power, the arrays, like living star trails, continuously reorganized within a small space.

This is the main role of the ductile material.

"Can I be the first test subject for this soul tool?" Xuan Ziwen's throat tightened, and his voice involuntarily rose.

His fingers crumpled in the pocket of his lab coat. The boy before him was demonstrating not only production speed, but also a revolutionary understanding of the essence of soul tools.

The proportions of the fusion materials, the logic of the nested magic arrays, and even the creative application of the ultimate fire all inspired this level eight soul master to relearn them.

Zhou Sichen held the badge, still warm to the touch, in his palm. The reddish-brown metal surface shimmered with a liquid-like luster. "Teacher Xuan, this soul tool is a transforming robot armor that I developed by combining the best features of several soul tools, such as the invincible shield, soul armor, and soul thruster, with the parts that can be combined."

As he spoke, the star trails on the surface of the badge suddenly accelerated their rotation, projecting a semi-transparent armor phantom, with different attribute soul power fluctuations flashing at each joint.

The moment Xuan Ziwen took the badge, fine patterns suddenly appeared on the metal surface.

The moment the soul power was injected, the badge adhered to the skin as if it were alive, and a cool sensation spread along the chest.

As he subconsciously activated his will, the dark red metal expanded at a visible speed, transforming into a streamlined suit of armor covering his upper body.

A triangular energy blade extends from the shoulder armor, six diamond-shaped propulsion wings suddenly unfold from the back, and miniature turrets pop out from the cuffs are still humming as they charge.

"This...this is a modular loading system?" Xuan Ziwen's voice trembled as his fingertips traced the detachable energy shield on his shoulder armor.

The temperature-sensing layer on the surface of the armor automatically conforms to the body's curves, with each pattern precisely corresponding to the soul power meridians.

He tried to activate the propulsion wings, and the protective netting on the top of the laboratory immediately sounded an alarm. This soul tool, which looked like half-body armor, could actually generate thrust that surpassed that of a conventional level seven flight soul tool.

As the miniature turret fired a simulated beam, Zhou Sichen spoke up at the opportune moment: "Currently, only the core module has been completed. The mimicry skeleton of the leg components and the anti-gravity device for the feet are still under design and experimentation."

The boy's eyes gleamed with confidence: "But even with its existing functions, its energy conversion rate is 37% higher than that of traditional level seven armor, and the core magic array carved by the Blade of Life can greatly extend the armor's lifespan."

"However, due to the limitations of materials, the armor that Teacher Xuan is wearing can only be considered a semi-finished product. Although many functions meet expectations, further refinement is needed to fully realize them."

Listening to Zhou Sichen's words, Xuan Ziwen suddenly remembered the secret project in the basement of Mingde Hall, the "Project No. 1" that had taken ten years to develop. At this moment, it seemed to have a similar effect to the half-finished product in the boy's hands.

The only difference is that this armor is designed for single-target Soul Masters and is a super boost to enhancing the Soul Master's own strength.

And that thing in "Project One" was a genuine war machine!
What shocked him even more was that Zhou Sichen had cleverly incorporated a biofeedback mechanism into the design, so that the energy flow of the armor would change with the fluctuation of the wearer's soul power.

“This is just the beginning.” Zhou Sichen raised his hand and lightly touched the armor. The propulsion wings immediately transformed into energy streams and retracted into the main body. “If we can solve the problem of combining mental power, the entire suit of armor can achieve synchronous transformation with the mind.”

His words seemed to ignite a spark in Xuan Ziwen's heart. This usually composed soul tool master was now so excited that he paced back and forth.

Under the laboratory lights, the palm-sized badge lay quietly in Xuan Ziwen's palm, yet it seemed to contain energy powerful enough to overturn the history of soul tools.

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