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However, one thing made Chu Chengzhou feel somewhat surprised. Although thousand-refined battle armor was only the lowest grade of battle armor from later generations, according to the attribute panel's classification of skill supreme arts, it was only Purple-Tier?
One must understand—thousand-refined battle armor could only be properly worn by soul masters with soul power levels above Level 50, and could allow fifth-ring Soul Kings to display the strength of seventh-ring Soul Saints. Such a powerful special soul guidance device should at least be rated Black-Tier, right?
However, according to the classification of forging supreme arts, purple seemed normal.
This was because the Yellow and Purple-Tier forging supreme arts from the past corresponded to metal thousand-refinement, while subsequent metal spirit-refinement required Black-Tier forging supreme arts.
It seemed the tier of this Battle Armor Manufacturing skill was linked to metal forging.
Without hesitation, Chu Chengzhou opened his attribute panel and removed the Heart Separation Control secret technique from the AFKing slots, replacing it with Battle Armor Manufacturing (Faded Purple).
Ning Fengzhi: "..."
"One day to complete the skill. If nothing unexpected happens, in three days I'll master spirit-refined battle armor, in ten days soul-refined battle armor, in thirty days heaven-refined battle armor... in one and a half months I'll be able to forge Four-Word Heavenly-Refined Battle Armor?"
After silently calculating in his heart, Chu Chengzhou couldn't help but click his tongue inwardly.
Indeed, my cheat is the GOAT!
The next afternoon, Chu Chengzhou was lying with his eyes half-closed on a reclining chair in the front courtyard of his residence, basking in the sun.
Suddenly, a feedback message emerged in his mind.
After a long while, Chu Chengzhou opened his eyes after absorbing the insights of thousand-refined battle armor manufacturing, a flash of sharp light appearing in his eyes.
As expected, after the [Battle Armor Manufacturing (Faded Purple)] in the attribute panel was completed, it transformed into [Battle Armor Manufacturing (Purple)]—exactly the manufacturing method for the complete set of thousand-refined one-character battle armor from later generations.
Compared to the rudimentary version of thousand-refined battle armor Ma Jieke had previously created, the Purple-Tier Battle Armor Manufacturing skill completed through his cheat not only optimized the soul guidance arrays, but also increased the number of battle armor components significantly.
They were: helmet, chest armor, left shoulder armor, left upper arm armor, left lower arm armor, left hand armor, right shoulder armor, right upper arm armor, right lower arm armor, right hand armor, waist protector, battle skirt, left thigh armor, left shin armor, left leg battle boot, right thigh armor, right shin armor, right leg battle boot—a total of eighteen components.
Immediately after, Chu Chengzhou took out several pieces of thousand-refined Blue Coppertite that had been prepared long ago from his storage soul tool.
Crimson soul power light appeared at his fingertips as the thousand-refined Blue Coppertite quickly melted into scorching hot copper liquid. After shaping and cooling, a full set of eighteen-piece pure metal thousand-refined full body armor was freshly produced—only the face remained exposed.
Of course, truly perfect battle armor definitely had facial armor, and even the eye area would be made of transparent material, leaving absolutely no defensive gaps.
But he was only making "children's toy" thousand-refined battle armor—missing facial armor wasn't a big deal anyway.
Then, earth, water, fire, and wind four-element fused soul power emerged from his hands, condensing into a soul power carving knife radiating yellow, blue, red, and green light. Chu Chengzhou began engraving soul guidance arrays on each of the eighteen armor components one by one.
Engraving soul guidance arrays wasn't just a technical job—it was also meticulous work. The slightest mistake, a single engraving error, would cause all previous efforts to be wasted.
But with Chu Chengzhou's spiritual power level, plus his perfect mastery of thousand-refined battle armor manufacturing techniques, there was no room for errors under undisturbed conditions.
After more than half an hour, the soul guidance array on the final left leg battle boot was completed. The "deluxe version" thousand-refined battle armor was ready.
After thinking for a moment, Chu Chengzhou left his residence and flew through the air toward the Tian Dou Imperial Palace.
The servants in his residence weren't soul masters, and Ma Jieke was a sixth-ring Soul Emperor—actually a high-level Soul Emperor. To best demonstrate the specific effects of his "deluxe version" thousand-refined battle armor, he needed to find a newly fifth-ring Soul King to test it.
Tian Dou Imperial Palace, in the side hall of the government affairs hall, Qian Renxue—in the guise of Xue Qinghe—was handling imperial matters.
Suddenly, the sound of palace guards bowing came from outside the hall: "Greetings, Young Master Chu!"
Immediately, Qian Renxue—handling matters inside the hall—seemed to think of something and couldn't help but blush, thinking this lecher had come again in broad daylight to do improper things.
Soon, the hall door was pushed open and Chu Chengzhou walked in.
"Don't come over—I'm busy, don't think about doing improper things!"
Before Chu Chengzhou could speak, Qian Renxue said first.
Chu Chengzhou: "..."
When you put it that way, I—who originally didn't plan to be lewd—immediately became interested.
Immediately, Chu Chengzhou closed the hall door, set up a soul power barrier covering the entire hall, then walked over with a mischievous smile on his face.
Not long after, after removing her disguise, the peerlessly beautiful Empress enjoyed the service of her most attentive subject.
For a moment, winds rose, clouds gathered, and sounds of battle continued without ceasing.
After a long, fierce battle, under the relentless pursuit of her attentive subject, the Empress's forces collapsed completely, thoroughly losing the fight.
"You only know how to bully me all day~"
After resting for a moment and regaining some strength, Qian Renxue said with a coquettish tone. She dressed properly and transformed back into the dignified Emperor Qinghe of the Tian Dou Empire.
Qian Renxue knew that if she insisted on maintaining Xue Qinghe's appearance, Chu Chengzhou wouldn't be lewd with her.
"Ahem~, let's talk about serious matters. How is the frontline battle situation now?"
Clearing his throat, Chu Chengzhou—who had temporarily lost his lewd thoughts—said seriously.
"Everything is going smoothly! After Ge Long's death, I appointed Ci Xue (Porcupinefish Douluo) as the new commander of the campaign army. A few days ago, Ci Xue sent back news that over half of the Star Luo Empire's territory has been occupied. It won't be long before we push to Star Luo City."
Mentioning this, a smile appeared on Qian Renxue's face.
After swallowing the Star Luo Empire, abolishing the royal authority of the four kingdoms and eastern duchy under her command, and stepping from behind the scenes to the forefront, she would become the Empress ruling the entire continent. In terms of power, she would surpass even Bibi Dong, the Spirit Hall Pope.
"What arrangements have you made for the Dai family after Star Luo's fall? What about other soul master families and powers within Star Luo territory?"
Chu Chengzhou asked again.
Chu Chengzhou didn't really care about the fate of those soul master families and powers, but he did care about the Nether Spirit Cat family—which was deeply involved with the Dai family. After all, the current head of the Nether Spirit Cat family was his father-in-law.
Although Zhu Zhuqing didn't have a good relationship with the Nether Spirit Cat family, as a son-in-law, he couldn't possibly destroy his father-in-law's family, right?
"Those willing to submit can stay; those unwilling to submit can accompany the Star Luo Empire in death!"
"Even the White Tiger Dai family—I can accept their surrender."
"However, any male with a White Tiger martial soul who has blood relations within five generations to the Dai family—regardless of whether he bears the Dai surname—will not be allowed to marry and have children. Females can do as they please."
Qian Renxue said without hesitation.
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