Kong Mingan's Energy Vision swept over, and he easily sensed the solar SpiritAura originating from Xu Tianzhen within the sword, as well as a nascent spiritual Aura connected to Xu Tianzhen's spirit power.
This was the connection between a Spirit Metal and its nurturer that he had observed before.
However, the connection between Xu Tianzhen's sword and her was far from the complete Fusion of Ji Juechen's Spirit and his extraterrestrial meteorite iron sword.
"Tianzhen, activate it as you normally would, then perform Spirit Possession," Kong Deming instructed from the side.
Xu Tianzhen nodded, doing as she was told.
Then, under Kong Mingan's gaze, she first injected spirit power into the longsword, and the blade immediately glowed with a scorching halo.
This was largely unchanged from when he had observed Xu Tianzhen's previous tests.
However, immediately after, she performed Spirit Possession—
The expected sight of a solar phantom appearing behind her and her body temperature suddenly rising did not occur.
Instead, the crimson longsword in her hand suddenly erupted with a blinding, scorching light, like a miniature sun.
The immense solar Energy seemed to have found its optimal outlet and amplifier, completely contained within the longsword, causing the Energy fluctuations and high temperature emanating from the sword to instantly increase!
This directly caused Xu Tianzhen's own Aura to simultaneously surge due to the perfect containment and circulation of this power!
Kong Mingan's expression subtly changed. He could easily see that with this specially made spirit tool longsword as a "medium," Xu Tianzhen's solar spirit power was completely guided and unleashed within this sword.
The form of Xu Tianzhen's solar Spirit was temporarily redefined by this Spirit Metalspirit tool!
"Do you see now?" Kong Deming's voice sounded at the opportune moment. "Spirit Metal isn't only capable of Fusion with a Tool Spirit.
"For Energy-type or Elemental-type Spirits whose forms can change, like my Silver Moon and Tianzhen's Sun, it's also possible.
"Just as my Silver Moon Martial Soul, after fusing with the Silver Moon Divine Light Shield, its manifested form tends more towards the appearance of the Silver Moon Divine Light Shield.
"In this state of Fusion or deep binding, the manifested form of the spirit power will largely depend on the form of the Spirit Metal medium itself."
Kong Mingan's eyes had already become serious. His grandfather's achievements were no longer just minor successes.
This was already an attempt to carve out a new branch: Spirit quality enhancement, Spirit form customization. Coupled with the previous conclusions regarding "Lifebound Treasure" and many others,
the prototype of an "Artifact Cultivator" was already forming before his eyes.
However, before he could fully digest the surprise brought by these three Major Achievements,
Kong Deming had already walked to the innermost part of the laboratory, arriving before a tall object completely covered by a huge dark gray curtain.
Kong Mingan paused slightly, his gaze involuntarily drawn to it.
Beneath the curtain, Kong Mingan could vaguely discern a tall, cold, powerful silhouette.
Without keeping him in suspense, Kong Deming reached out, grabbed a corner of the curtain, and pulled it sharply—
"Whoosh—"
The curtain fell, revealing the majestic, colossal humanoid figure beneath, entirely constructed of armor gleaming with a cold, metallic luster!
Smooth yet powerful lines, heavy and angular armor, precise transmission structures at the joints, and the powerful Aura naturally emanating as it stood silently.
With just one glance, Kong Mingan's breath hitched, and his pupils contracted.
Holy cow! A Mech!!!
Looking at the metallic behemoth before him, with its strong lines and powerful aesthetic, Kong Mingan was temporarily at a loss for words.
Standing before this "Mech," Kong Deming, with a rare hint of excitement, began to explain:
"This is a completely new creation I've developed further, based on existing humanoid spirit tools and combining all my understanding of the Fusion of Spirits and spirit tools.
"I've temporarily named it—Humanoid spirit tool Mechanical Armor."
"I think it could be simpler, like, just 'Mech'?" Kong Mingan suggested decisively.
Kong Deming was taken aback, not expecting his grandson's first concern to be the naming.
While somewhat surprised, he savored the two words, a flicker of intention in his eyes, then nodded in agreement:
"'Mech'. A good name, quite fitting. Alright, then we'll call it 'Mech' from now on."
Kong Deming took only a moment to accept the name. Compared to Humanoid spirit tool Mechanical Armor, "Mech" was indeed much catchier.
Without further ado, Kong Deming slowly walked up to the Mech. Then, with a slight thought, the Silver Moon Martial Soul, which had perfectly fused with the Silver Moon Divine Light Shield, reappeared in his palm.
Moonlight flowed externally, yet its interior was extraordinarily precise, like a brilliant star map.
He held this silver moon and gently touched the Mech's chest.
"Buzz—"
A faint mechanical whirring sound rang out, and the Mech's heavy chest plate slid open like a lotus, revealing an empty groove perfectly matching the shape and size of the Silver Moon Martial Soul.
Raising his hand, Kong Deming steadily placed the Silver Moon Martial Soul into it.
"Click—"
It fit perfectly.
The moment the Silver Moon Martial Soul was fully embedded, the chest plate swiftly closed.
Immediately after, brilliant silver streams of light, like liquid mercury, instantly spread from the chest to every armored seam across the Mech's entire body.
The originally dim metallic shell seemed to have been injected with a Soul, and two cold silver-white lights suddenly illuminated its eye areas.
Then, the next moment, amidst the low hum of hydraulics and spirit tool transmissions, this tall metallic creation seemed to awaken, stepping forward.
A dull sound resonated, yet it carried an inexplicable majestic Aura, drawing attention.
Kong Mingan watched this scene with a subtle expression, feeling that his grandfather's operation had a sense of using the Spirit as some kind of core Energy reactor.
"Grandpa, is this going to be…" he asked.
Kong Deming smiled slightly, looking up at his majestic creation, his eyes flashing with satisfaction for his handiwork:
"What do you think, if I were to completely integrate this 'Mech' into my Spirit, making it a part of my Spirit?"
"…"
Good, good, good, he knows how to have fun!
His old man really knows how to have fun!
Kong Mingan was momentarily speechless, subconsciously pondering the possibility of a Mech integrating into a Spirit.
However, Kong Deming on the side didn't wait for his answer. Instead, he looked at the Mech beside him and chuckled:
"I am not unskilled in using Spirit Abilities. For me, neither the traditional Spirit Master nor the 'Spell Cultivator' you created is the most suitable.
"Although the powerful Physical Body granted by Body Cultivator satisfies me greatly, pure Physical Body power cannot fully utilize my advantages in spirit tool technology.
"Thus… this Mech appeared."
(End of Chapter)
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