Chapter 271: Sun God (Request Subscription)

The next day.

Fang Xing arrived at a weapons factory.

After passing through several layers of checks and authorizations, he reached the front of the mecha storage depot.

Dai Wei personally entered the password and verified his iris, causing the two massive metal doors to thunder open.

Click!

Click!

One by one, incandescent lamps flared to life, illuminating different storage bays and the silhouettes of mechs.

Dai Wei personally served as the guide, leading Fang Xing through each mech one by one, offering explanations along the way:

"The 'Tyrannosaurus' series by Xunlong Corp—nine meters and six centimeters tall, equipped with a mental shield that resists spiritual corruption from upper-tier familiars… Speed is its greatest advantage; strength-wise…"

Fang Xing looked over and saw a row of black metal giants, their entire bodies covered in sharp spines, with an unusual mechanical tail extending from their backs—its tip razor-sharp, etched with dark gold patterns.

"This is a seventh-jing mecha—sixth-jing cultivators can equip it and unleash seventh-jing combat power…"

Knowing Fang Xing was a martial artist, Dai Wei avoided overly technical terms and explained in plain language.

Fang Xing nodded and turned to the next one.

To his left stood another giant, a deep blue mecha over thirty meters tall, heavy and imposing.

"The Colossus series… famed for its defense."

Dai Wei caressed the Colossus mecha, his expression tinged with nostalgia: "Once on the battlefield, I was surrounded by several upper-tier familiars—only because I was equipped with the Colossus did I hold out until reinforcements arrived…"

Fang Xing fell silent.

Seventh-jing mechas represent the peak of standard-issue models.

Beyond that lie custom mechas, specially designed and built to match the unique needs of martial artists—costs skyrocket.

"Actually, above seventh-jing mechas, there exists a rare class of eighth-jing custom mechas—utterly unaffordable for ordinary people… they're true second-generation equipment…"

"The Martial Saint mecha, theoretically, should be a ninth-jing mecha—when worn and fully activated, it can match ninth-jing power!"

"The Martial God-class mecha? That's a tenth-jing mecha—the absolute limit of martial artist mechas!"

"True mecha masters, by fusing completely with their mechas and elevating their spiritual light to its zenith, can push their mechas to eleventh-jing power—the highest combat force of the Federation!"

He thought to himself, then spoke: "Skip the standard equipment—prioritize those with will-seal modifications…"

"Agreed."

Dai Wei nodded and stepped onto a circular platform.

The platform floated upward, carrying Fang Xing and Dai Wei deep into the depot.

Here, no two mechas were identical; some metal plates bore strange, intricate patterns.

To Fang Xing, it was the difference between standard and luxury-plus versions.

A spotlight descended, first revealing a crimson greatsword.

The blade was as wide as a door, five meters long, its surface etched with crimson runes.

It looked as if it had been forged for giants.

"'Bloodied Greatsword,' a rare liquid-metal mecha—grasp the blade, activate its martial will-seal, and liquid metal surges forth, enveloping the wielder entirely to reveal the mecha's true form. It demands high control… According to Blue Star University standards, you must fully comprehend the 'Star Map' to wield it…"

"But once mastered, it greatly enhances power—ideal for martial artists specializing in unique sword techniques… Moreover, if you fully comprehend the runes on the Bloodied Greatsword, you might overdrive it and unleash its ultimate technique—a rumored eighth-jing sword art!"

"Of course, firing this attack inflicts heavy damage on the mecha and drains all energy…"

Dai Wei explained.

"Quite impressive…"

Fang Xing nodded in admiration.

These martial will-seal mechas far surpassed the standard models outside—even their full-power burst could unleash an eighth-jing sword technique, perfect for catching enemies off guard.

Like how I once slapped the Lord of the Wind Clan to death.

Well…

For him, this mecha's power boost was negligible.

His reason for applying to the Federation for 'Armor Authorization' was for another benefit.

"According to Xu Xu Sanyang's teachings, possessing a matching will-seal mecha and continuously piloting it in practice helps one comprehend martial will-seals…"

"This Bloodied Greatsword is primarily a sword-focused mecha—not suited to me…"

Fang Xing shook his head and turned to the next one.

A hundred-meter-long emerald-green serpent lay calmly coiled across a plaza.

The floating silhouettes of Fang Xing and Dai Wei appeared minuscule beside the colossal serpent.

"Serpent God… beast-type mecha, equipped with martial will-seals, suited for special environments…"

Dai Wei offered a few words; Fang Xing immediately dismissed it.

He specialized in martial arts, never learned serpent-style fist techniques, and this mecha was utterly incompatible.

Click!

Fang Xing and Dai Wei entered a storage chamber; a spotlight fell, revealing a massive glass tank ahead.

Inside the tank floated a pair of golden wings, each several meters long, every feather forged as if from solid gold, their joints adorned with dense will-seals.

"'Wings of the Sun God'—this is a work from Apollo's youth."

Dai Wei's tone carried subtle emotion.

"Apollo? The mecha master who oversaw the construction of numerous Martial Saint mechas and helped design Martial God-class models?" Fang Xing's eyes lit up.

"Precisely. In fact, I believe this mecha suits you perfectly—Apollo was once a student at Blue Star University, and his early works bear a strong Blue Star University style… The will-seals on these 'Wings of the Sun God' are pure Blue Star University tradition." Dai Wei smiled.

Since the mecha belonged to the Federation, if he was going to make a favor, he'd make it the best possible.

"Oh?"

Fang Xing's eyes gleamed: "Can I try it on?"

"Of course."

Dai Wei entered a sequence of codes; the transparent glass of the tank vanished instantly.

Fang Xing gestured, and the golden wings settled onto his back—countless golden feathers cascaded down, enveloping his entire body.

"'Wings of the Sun God'—primary material is activated nano-kro-metal… possesses hive characteristics."

As Dai Wei spoke, Fang Xing was now shrouded in golden armor, resembling a golden saintly robe, radiating opulence and grandeur.

"This armor… looks impressive."

"Apollo, in his youth, had an eye for art."

Fang Xing raised his hand—no restriction, no hindrance.

"Defense: seventh-jing!"

"Attack: seventh-jing!"

With his martial will enveloping him, Fang Xing sensed the martial will-seals on the Wings of the Sun God.

But he had barely begun to comprehend them—he could not yet activate them, only vaguely perceive that the mecha bore three layers of seals!

"What I'm using now is only the basic function… Only when I master the martial will-seals can I achieve will-driven control, unleashing power rivaling true mecha masters…"

"As for the second and third layers of seals, they should be like the Bloodied Greatsword—carrying devastating techniques capable of brief eighth-jing bursts. This is truly a top-tier seventh-jing mecha."

Fang Xing silently sensed its power, then smiled: "Thank you, Director Dai Wei—I'm very satisfied."

"Good. I'll transfer the authorization now… Also, this mecha is only for your use; ownership remains with the White Bird Star Garrison. Keep that in mind."

Dai Wei smiled and swiftly manipulated the virtual network.

"Master!"

Immediately, Xiao Lan's voice came to Fang Xing's ear: "Control of the Wings of the Sun God has been transferred. Xiao Lan now serves you… Current mecha modules: 'Anti-gravity Module,' 'Swarm Module,' 'Sun Arrow Module'… all operational. Power source: 'Secondary Eternal Crystal'—remaining 87.54%!"

"Will-seal module is locked—requires Master's personal activation…"

Soon, Xiao Lan projected vast data before Fang Xing.

Though unable to use martial will-seals, limiting mecha flexibility to peak levels,

the AI assistance still brought him up to standard-issue mecha performance.

"Enough. I'll take this one. Let's go."

Fang Xing exited the depot and bid Dai Wei farewell.

"Has flight authorization been approved?"

"Permit issued. With your clearance, there are virtually no no-fly zones on White Bird Star."

Xiao Lan replied instantly.

"Perfect!"

Fang Xing's golden wings flared, like the Sun God descending—he shot skyward at once.

In speed, he was only slightly slower than when using his Jin Dan spiritual domain.

"The anti-gravity module… indeed excellent…"

Fang Xing raised his hand—the golden armoring lit up with a laser.

"The built-in laser cannon also has seventh-jing power…"

He ascended higher, climbing into the vacuum of space, gazing down at the planet shaped like a white bird.

At the peak of martial Jin Dan, one becomes an extraordinary lifeform capable of surviving in space.

Not to mention now—even without the mecha, Fang Xing could traverse the outer void with his bare body.

"This environment is perfect for resting and reading…"

Fang Xing deactivated the anti-gravity module, letting himself begin free-falling.

Then, he began reviewing the detailed data on the mech.

Although he could not yet activate the rune module, the Wing of the Sun God had passed through several owners, and at least one of them had activated the runes.

Now that Fang Xing had become the mech's owner, he naturally unlocked the top-secret records from previous owners.

"The Wing of the Sun God has three layers of runes!"

"By mastering the Star Map rune from Blue Star University, you can activate the first layer of the mech's runes, boosting its overall performance by 50%–100%!"

"If you fully comprehend the Star Map, you can unlock the second layer of the mech's runes and unleash its killing technique—Void Sealing! This technique, combined with a Jin Dan's law domain, is enough to impose certain restrictions on a Martial Saint."

"The third layer of the mech's runes requires mastery of the Beast Map… None of the previous owners achieved it… Master Apollo chose to keep it secret, leaving this easter egg for future inheritors."

A look of delight appeared on Fang Xing's face: "Good, good—sufficient as a transition before a Martial Saint mech…"

(End of Chapter)