Early the next morning.
"Let me introduce a new classmate to everyone."
Shen Yi walked up to the podium, accompanied by a beautiful and spirited young girl—Ye Xinglan, who had transferred from the inner court.
"A new classmate?"
Hearing this, most of the students were momentarily stunned. It had only been a few days since the semester started—how could there already be a transfer student?
"This is Ye Xinglan. Her Martial Soul is the Star God Sword. Originally an inner court student, she has voluntarily transferred to the outer court starting today and will now be part of our class."
Shen Yi smiled faintly as she spoke.
"Hello everyone, I'm Ye Xinglan."
"A 39th-rank Soul Venerable, with the Star God Sword as my Martial Soul."
Ye Xinglan's expression was calm as she gave a simple self-introduction.
As she spoke, her gaze settled on Tang Luochuan and his group, a smile playing on her lips.
From now on, they really would be classmates!
"An inner court student!"
Hearing this title, many students were taken aback. This wasn't just someone who had arrived late for the entrance exams—she was actually an inner court student!
Didn't that mean she had been directly admitted to the inner court before?
"Everyone who enters the outer court wants to get into the inner court, but someone transferring from the inner court to the outer court..."
"This must be the first and only case."
For a moment, the first-year students couldn't help but murmur in amazement, their eyes filled with curiosity.
Inner court, outer court...
A single word made all the difference in the world!
And since this person had once been directly admitted to the inner court, even if her talent wasn't the strongest in Class One, it still proved she possessed boundless potential.
As for the others' reactions, Ye Xinglan herself didn't pay much attention. She had come to the outer court solely for Luo Chuan and the others, to cultivate alongside her friends.
Everything else was beyond her concern. Right now, she was just thinking about where to sit...
In the end, she was seated to the right of Wu Siduo and the left of Xu Xiaoyan.
The other students naturally shifted their seats accordingly.
"Luo Chuan, in our first semester in the outer court, will there be any missions or tasks for us?"
Ye Xinglan looked toward Tang Luochuan, her smile unwavering, though a trace of contemplation flickered in her eyes as she asked softly.
"There will be."
"For example, our current task is to, as a team, build a mecha or a piece of Battle Armor within six months..."
"The groups were already assigned when you arrived, but for now, you can join ours."
Tang Luochuan smiled at her as he spoke.
Currently, their team consisted of himself, Gu Yue, Wu Siduo, Xu Xiaoyan, Tang Wulin, Zhang Yangzi, Xie Xie...
Adding Ye Xinglan to the mix would be perfect.
As he spoke, he also briefly introduced the class leadership, all of whom were familiar faces.
"Building Battle Armor and mechas..."
"That sounds good. Being in your group is great. But between mechas and Battle Armor, I think Battle Armor would be better."
Ye Xinglan responded with a smile, a thoughtful expression crossing her face. If she were still in the inner court, her family might have arranged everything for her.
But now, working on it together with everyone else sounded just as good!
As she thought this, a hint of longing flashed in her eyes.
Battle Armor—she didn't have a single piece of Battle Armor yet!
She had previously learned that Na'er had acquired a set of One-Word Battle Armor. Once she cultivated to the level of Soul Ancestor, she figured it would be about time for her as well. It felt like she could start preparing in advance.
"What about our group—"
"Are we dividing tasks to start making Battle Armor? I'm now a Fourth-Level Mecha Maker, so I can try making some."
Ye Xinglan said with a hint of anticipation on her face. Though she was a Mecha Manufacturer, she truly had no practical experience.
During her time in the inner academy, she had focused solely on cultivation. Becoming a Mecha Manufacturer had already consumed a lot of her time, let alone personally crafting Battle Armor.
Things like making Mecha or Battle Armor had never crossed her mind before. But now that she was in the outer academy, it felt like she should give it a try. Who knows—maybe...
She could make a set of Battle Armor for herself!
Even if it wasn't a full set, even if each person only had one piece of Battle Armor, just that alone could significantly enhance combat power. Its practicality far surpassed that of Mecha.
"Actually..."
"Right now, you're the only one, Xinglan."
At this moment, Wu Siduo wore a thoughtful expression. After a moment of hesitation, she finally spoke.
"Why?"
Ye Xinglan was stunned, not understanding what she meant.
"Because the rest of us..."
"Have already finished or are about to finish ours. Our Battle Armor was all made with Luo Chuan's help. You should know—he's a Seventh-Level Mecha Master..."
Speaking of her new desk mate, Wu Siduo wore a faint smile as she spoke softly.
In truth, Luo Chuan hadn't started making her Battle Armor yet. After all, he wasn't some machine—no matter how fast he worked, he couldn't just produce it on demand.
So far, she had only described the type of Battle Armor she wanted. But it wasn't a big issue. As long as Luo Chuan was willing to take action, getting Battle Armor would be incredibly simple.
She could trust Luo Chuan!
"Oh..."
"That makes sense."
Hearing this, Ye Xinglan quickly fell into thought before nodding silently. It was true—if she really wanted Battle Armor, having Luo Chuan make it would be far more efficient, wouldn't it?
Not only was it efficient, but the quality was also excellent!
Luo Chuan excelled in every aspect.
"Luo Chuan, could you also..."
Ye Xinglan's face brimmed with anticipation as she was about to say something, but Tang Luochuan seemed to have anticipated her words and smiled faintly.
"Xinglan, I see you're about to break through to Soul Ancestor. Once you do, I'll bring out your Battle Armor for you."
Tang Luochuan responded with a smile.
"Huh?"
"Luo Chuan, mine is already done?"
Hearing this, Ye Xinglan's eyes instantly lit up, and she couldn't help but exclaim in surprise. No way—had Luo Chuan already...?
"Yes."
"When I was making my own Battle Armor, I made everyone else's as well. But so far, the only one who's absorbed theirs is Gu Yue."
Tang Luochuan nodded with a smile. Back when he was practicing Battle Armor crafting, he had made way too many sets in one go. The reason Wu Siduo didn't have hers yet was simply because he hadn't thought of her at the time...
"Eh? So I'm the only one left again?"
"Luo Chuan, will mine be hard to make?"
Wu Siduo's eyes sparkled with curiosity and expectation. Her strength had already surpassed Soul Ancestor, but up until now, she still didn't have Battle Armor.
She was really looking forward to it!
"Easy enough."
"I've finished your blueprint, just left it in the dorm. You can check if you like it when we get back."
Tang Luochuan chuckled softly as he spoke.
"Great!"
Wu Siduo's eyes immediately lit up as she responded eagerly.
Indeed...
Luo Chuan was really impressive.
Not long after, inside Dorm 108.
When Tang Luochuan brought her back to his room, he immediately retrieved the previously designed blueprint from his drawer.
This Battle Armor was specifically developed for someone like Wu Siduo, whose Martial Soul combined both Power Attack System and agility-based attributes. It even featured the color scheme of the Netherworld White Tiger, which Wu Siduo instantly adored.
For materials, Tang Luochuan planned to use Sea Silver and Mystic Iron—both excellent metals. A Battle Armor made from these would provide the greatest enhancement for her.
"This..."
"Thank you, Luo Chuan!"
Wu Siduo's face brightened with delight as she expressed her gratitude. The design of this Battle Armor matched exactly what she had envisioned.
With a smile, she soon left the dorm, already eagerly anticipating how much stronger she would become.
"No need for thanks..."
Tang Luochuan simply shook his head with a light laugh, not making much of it. Her gratitude was premature, after all.
He hadn't even completed a single piece of the Battle Armor yet. Still, it showed that Wu Siduo was easy to get along with—or perhaps she always had been.
Well, except during those days when she constantly challenged him to sparring matches. Back then, her competitive side was undeniable.
"But..."
"There's no rush."
Tang Luochuan chuckled again. The metals required for the Battle Armor were abundant in his Soul Guidance Device and system storage—more than he could count. Gathering the necessary materials would be effortless.
"Tomorrow's the weekend. On Saturday, I'll take Yehui to climb the tower."
"On Sunday, I'll stroll around with Gu Yue and Na'er."
A calm smile played on Tang Luochuan's lips as he spoke. For now, a bath sounded good.
With that thought, he headed toward the bathroom, his expression indifferent.
What he didn't notice...
Was that the dorm door had been left slightly ajar. The usually meticulous Wu Siduo had overlooked something this time.
"Wait..."
"Did I forget something?"
Back in her own dorm, Wu Siduo sat cross-legged on her bed, meditating with a faint frown before shaking her head and resuming her focus.
She...
Definitely didn't make any mistakes!
"..."
Not long after, when Yuanen Yehui arrived at Dorm 108 as instructed by Tang Luochuan, she paused at the sight of the partially open door, confusion flickering across her face.
"Did Luo Chuan forget to close the door properly?"
Pushing the door open, Yuanen Yehui stepped inside, puzzled. She didn't see anyone, only the sound of running water coming from one of the rooms.
"Did Luo Chuan leave without shutting the door..."
"And leave the water running too?"
Yuanen Yehui's brow furrowed slightly as she muttered to herself. Luo Chuan could be so careless sometimes!
With that thought, she walked toward the source of the sound and pushed the door open.
"Huh?"
"Oh..."
"WH—?!"
Tang Luochuan looked at the suddenly opened door with confusion on his face. The next moment, when he saw that beautiful little face, he was almost speechless with shock.
"Yehui..."
"What are you doing?!"
"..."
As for Yuanen Yehui, the person involved, she was completely stunned. Seeming to realize something was wrong, she covered her eyes with both hands before turning away.
Sitting on the sofa, she fidgeted uncomfortably...
"I think I saw..."
"Something I shouldn't have seen."
"..."
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