(Chapter 160 does not exist; it is incorrectly numbered.)
The next day, early in the morning, the sky had just begun to lighten with a fish-belly white.
The large classroom for the first-year students was already packed.
For the first lesson of the semester, no one dared to be negligent, and no one was late.
Fang Yang and his group also arrived at the classroom early and took their assigned seats.
In the front row, center, Fang Yang sat as still as a bell, with Gu Yue and Xu Xiaoyan on either side.
Xie Xie, Tang Wulin, Zhang Yangzi, and Wang Jinxi sat in a row, each with an expression of anticipation and excitement.
Just before the class bell rang, Shen Yi's figure appeared on the podium.
Today, she was wearing a light blue long dress, her demeanor gentle yet with a hint of authority.
Her gaze slowly swept over every vibrant face below the podium, and she nodded slightly, a satisfied expression on her face.
"Not bad, for the first lesson of the semester today, no one is late," Shen Yi's voice was clear and pleasant, echoing through the quiet classroom.
Standing on the podium today was Shen Yi, not Wu Changkong.
"Class begins now."
Shen Yi went straight to the topic without any pleasantries, "For the first lesson, I will be discussing how to become a Battle Armor Master, and the definition of a Battle Armor Master."
As soon as these words were spoken, all the students in the class instantly became spirited.
A wave of suppressed whispers rose in the classroom, and everyone's eyes sparkled with excitement.
Becoming a Battle Armor Master was the ultimate dream of every Spirit Master, and even more so for these exceptionally talented young men and women.
No matter where they came from, those who could sit here were all chosen prodigies from their respective academies.
"You might be wondering why the first lesson starts with Battle Armor?"
Shen Yi's voice was steady and powerful, "The reason is simple."
"Being able to sit here means that your basic courses have been completed; otherwise, you would not have been able to pass the Shrek entrance exam."
"Basic courses will not be repeated here. Becoming a Battle Armor Master will be your most important goal in the future, and it is also the core content of Outer Court studies."
"Elder Cai has already said that thirty-five is the age limit for the Outer Court. If you cannot meet the requirements by that age, you will not be able to graduate."
"Here, I'll give you some additional information."
Shen Yi's voice became serious, "Among all Outer Court students, the graduation rate is only forty percent, which is a little more than one-third."
A collective gasp of cold air immediately rose from below the podium.
This number was far more brutal than they had imagined, causing many students to look solemn.
"Not only that."
Shen Yi continued, "If you can achieve the rank of One-Word Battle Armor Master before the age of twenty-five, you will be eligible to participate in the Inner Court assessment."
"The Inner Court, that is the place all students dream of!"
"Compared to the Outer Court, the Inner Court is the true core of the Academy. There, you can enjoy extremely rich resources and even receive personal guidance from Titled Douluo powerhouses."
"Regarding the proportion of those who enter the Inner Court, I can give you a hint."
Teacher Shen Yi paused, looking at the expectant eyes of the students below, and slowly said, "It's only about seven percent. Then you'll know how difficult it is."
"There's one more thing, and that is your secondary profession."
Shen Yi changed the topic, "If your foundation in your secondary profession is good, congratulations, in your future Cultivation, as long as your talent is good, it will be quite smooth."
"Otherwise, you will have to put in a lot of time, as a secondary profession is crucial for crafting Battle Armor."
Hearing Shen Yi's words, the students' eyes were filled with a sense of urgency.
As for Fang Yang and the other six, they remained calm, as Wu Changkong had already explained all this in detail to them at Eastsea Academy.
Everyone had also chosen their own secondary professions. It could be said that their secondary professions were far ahead!
Of course, Fang Yang was an exception.
He had casually chosen mech repair back then, and later, when he had nothing to do, he had learned almost all the secondary professions.
"Now let's talk about Battle Armor Masters. What is a Battle Armor Master?"
Shen Yi's gaze swept across the room, looking at the curious and expectant eyes.
She slowly said, "I believe many of your first reactions are that a Battle Armor Master is just a stronger Mech Master, right?"
Some of the students in the classroom had already unconsciously started nodding; they indeed all thought so.
After all, both Battle Armor and mechs were equipment used by Spirit Masters.
"If you think that, then you are greatly mistaken."
Shen Yi said decisively, "A Battle Armor Master is absolutely not a Mech Master."
"A mech is a weapon worn by a person, while Battle Armor is a weapon worn by a Spirit. Essentially, these are two completely different concepts."
"However, because both Battle Armor and mechs are spirit tools, to an outsider, the two are easily confused."
"Among them, a One-Word Battle Armor Master is only the embryonic form of a Battle Armor Master, not a true Battle Armor Master, because their Battle Armor is still an external existence and cannot integrate with their Spirit."
"Only by upgrading the Battle Armor to a Two-Word Battle Armor will everything be different."
As Shen Yi spoke, she activated the spirit tool projector.
Detailed structural diagrams of various Battle Armor immediately appeared on the screen.
The complex lines and exquisite designs made the students exclaim in admiration.
"A Two-Word Battle Armor can have an exclusive name. It will merge with your body, with your Spirit, and that is a true Battle Armor!"
"A reminder to everyone, when crafting Battle Armor, the Spirit must deeply intermingle and resonate with the Battle Armor, making it a part of the Spirit, a part of life, only then can truly powerful Battle Armor be forged."
"Currently, Battle Armor is divided into four levels: One-Word Battle Armor Master, Two-Word Battle Armor Master, Three-Word Battle Armor Master, and Four-Word Battle Armor Master."
"Each level of Battle Armor has different characteristics and power, and as the level increases, the functions and effects of the Battle Armor will also become more and more powerful."
Shen Yi continued to explain, and the projector successively displayed diagrams and detailed information of different levels of Battle Armor.
The students listened attentively, occasionally showing expressions of dawning comprehension.
"Next, I will explain the structural composition of Battle Armor."
Shen Yi switched the projection, displaying an exploded view of a complete set of Battle Armor, "A complete set of Battle Armor consists of eleven parts."
"First are the core components: the waist belt, usually serving as the energy core of the Battle Armor, and the helmet, which is the control center of the Battle Armor."
"The upper body components include: chest armor, left shoulder armor, right shoulder armor, left hand armor, and right hand armor."
"The lower body components include: left leg armor, right leg armor, left battle boot, and right battle boot."
"The general crafting order is: core components first, then upper body components, and finally lower body components."
"Because the core components are the foundation of the Battle Armor, only by first determining the energy core and control center can other components be better designed and crafted."
Shen Yi explained in detail the function and key points of crafting each component.
The students diligently took notes, occasionally showing expressions of dawning comprehension.
They knew that this knowledge was crucial for them to craft their own Battle Armor in the future.
"That concludes the basic knowledge about Battle Armor for today."
Teacher Shen Yi paused at the right moment, scanning the room, looking at the students' focused expressions.
She felt a hint of satisfaction, "Today's class ends here. Class dismissed."
With that, Shen Yi turned and left directly, leaving behind a group of students still contemplating the lesson's content.
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