Su Ming didn't fret over it too much.
It was just that undisclosed techniques had been discovered.
But he had no obligation to publicize them.
Without any intention to explain to the major powers, Su Ming used a simple action to silence everyone.
The Blacksmith Association clearly stated that those who mastered 'Thousand Refinements, Spirit Awakened' and achieved a 30% success rate in Thousand Refined One Peak could learn Spirit Refinement techniques.
Those who achieved a 20% success rate in Spirit Refinement could learn Fusion Forging techniques.
Those who mastered three methods of Fusion Forging for Spirit Alloys could apply to learn Soul Refinement techniques.
Want to learn?
If your skills are up to par, of course, you can learn them.
It was only after Su Ming released this sequence for learning the techniques that blacksmiths understood that Spirit Alloys were actually a higher grade than Spirit Refined metal.
"Is the standard you set really reasonable?" Du Busi couldn't help but ask.
"Don't worry, Teacher. I developed all these techniques myself, so of course I know which ones are difficult," Su Ming said. "Learning Fusion Forging before experiencing the profundity of Spirit Refinement would only yield half the result for twice the effort, unless one truly cannot meet the hard requirements for Spirit Refinement."
The prerequisite for learning Fusion Forging is lower, but that's only in terms of Spirit Power requirements, not technical difficulty.
Merging the characteristics of rare metals is not that simple. Without deeply sensing the spirituality of different rare metals and without truly creating life corresponding to those rare metals, one would inherently lack certain bonuses.
It's similar to the bonus from the Will of the Plane; there are special resonances between different rare metals.
The Blue Silver Emperor can use its own Spirit Power to enlighten ordinary Blue Silver Grass, causing it to transform into a Blue Silver Grass Spirit Beast.
Similarly, if you have completed Spirit Refinement on Heavy Silver, then when forging Heavy Silver metal, as long as the spirituality of the Heavy Silver itself hasn't surpassed the Spirit Refinement level, your aura during forging will attract it, intimidate it, make it more obedient and docile.
"Never mind, I don't understand these things anyway," Du Busi waved his hand.
He was now more concerned about the Soul Refined Battle Armor Su Ming mentioned.
"This piece of Soul Refined metal has a noticeable effect on me, but it's still far from enough. If the spirituality within cannot be fully stimulated, it probably still won't be usable for me."
"So, Teacher, your Battle Armor depends on Spirit Tool technology now; my forging side has already met the material requirement," Su Ming said helplessly.
"Alright, I'll wait a bit longer."
Su Ming sighed inwardly.
He also wanted to directly use Douluo 3's mecha manufacturing methods to create Three-Word Battle Armor, but the problem was his level wasn't up to standard.
At best, he could currently complete the core formations for relatively good Two-Word Battle Armor; he couldn't yet inscribe the core formations for top-tier Two-Word Battle Armor.
Back in the Douluo 1 period, the Battle Armor he made for Zhu Jiuyang only met the passing standard for Two-Word in terms of core formations; it's just that the materials used were top-tier among Spirit Refined metals.
Su Ming could solve the material problem for Du Busi's Battle Armor, but the technology could only rely on Su Can.
In fact, Su Can had been recruiting people within Mingde Hall after the Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament ended, starting the Battle Armor Core Formation research project.
"It shouldn't be too slow."
Su Ming had already passed on the techniques at the level he could master to Su Can. With the foundation of One-Word Battle Armor and simple Two-Word Battle Armor core formations, plus the design ideas for Three-Word Battle Armor core formations he provided, gathering the most excellent Level 9 Spirit Engineers from the current Mingde Hall should allow them to make a breakthrough in a short time.
"Oh, right, Xuan Ziwen is only a Level 8 Spirit Engineer. I need to go invite him."
Xuan Ziwen could create the Extreme Ice War God Armour, so his talent in the Battle Armour field shouldn't be weak.
Xuan Ziwen's Research Laboratory.
"You're looking for me?"
Xuan Ziwen was unprepared for Su Ming's visit.
He stopped his current research and led Su Ming to a separate laboratory.
"I want to invite you to join my grandfather's research project."
"Battle Armor?"
Xuan Ziwen clearly knew about this project.
Su Can had initially gathered only Level 9 Spirit Engineers, but lower-level Spirit Engineers could also join, though they had to apply themselves; only Level 9 Spirit Engineers were formally invited by him.
If Xuan Ziwen applied, he could certainly join this project, but he wasn't interested in it.
"Researcher Xuan might have a misunderstanding about Battle Armor. Battle Armor wasn't developed for war."
Su Ming understood Xuan Ziwen, so he took the initiative to explain.
"Different from Human-shaped Spirit Tools, Battle Armor is developed to enhance Spirit Masters."
"Isn't that still for war?"
Enhancing strength is for war.
"The continent has been divided for too long. The development of both the Spirit Master world and the Spirit Tool field is being constrained by the continent's political situation," Su Ming said. "I know Researcher Xuan's theory is to develop Spirit Tools that benefit ordinary people, but you must know that under the current continental situation, even if Spirit Tool technology could benefit ordinary people, it cannot be truly applied."
As long as the continent remains divided, livelihood issues will never be the top priority.
Xuan Ziwen fell silent.
"Additionally, regarding the research on Battle Armor, you can also understand it as the utilization of the spirituality within spiritual metals. I believe spirituality can solve many of your problems," Su Ming said.
A trace of doubt flashed in Xuan Ziwen's eyes.
"Even if the existence of spirituality can reduce the Spirit Power demand of Spirit Tools, spiritual metals aren't something ordinary people can access, right?"
Su Ming smiled.
"Spiritual metals cannot be given to ordinary people, but more advanced Spirit Tools made from spiritual metals can better assist in the production of ordinary Spirit Tools."
He pointed to the equipment in the room.
"These are all used to assist Spirit Engineers in their research, aren't they? Spiritual metals will inevitably further assist Spirit Engineers in their research."
Xuan Ziwen was finally persuaded by Su Ming and joined Su Can's research project.
Crown Prince's Residence.
"Su Ming invited Xuan Ziwen to join the Battle Armor research?"
Xu Tianran set aside the memorial in his hand and looked up at Ju Zi, who was half-kneeling before him.
His eyes were full of exhaustion.
Recently, taking over the old emperor's power comprehensively had drastically increased his workload.
Last time, the Holy Spirit Cult attacked the Sun Moon Royal Team before the tournament, forcing Xu Tianran to make a choice. He couldn't make a choice and delayed. The Holy Spirit Cult continued causing destruction in various places, and the two sides were almost at open odds.
However, this wasn't without benefits for him.
At least in the process of organizing resistance against Evil Spirit Masters across the regions, his control over these areas was gradually being consolidated.
"Battle Armor is absolutely an epoch-making invention and the key for the Empire to resist the Holy Spirit Cult," Xu Tianran narrowed his eyes slightly.
If he could suppress the Holy Spirit Cult in terms of hard power, he would certainly not bow his head.
Therefore, he strongly supported Battle Armor research.
"The old men in the Hall of Worship should also come out and make some contributions."
"Kong Deming brought five Level 9 Spirit Engineers from the Hall of Worship to join the Battle Armor project?"
With Xuan Ziwen, Kong Deming, and five Level 9 Spirit Engineers from the Hall of Worship joining, the research progress of Battle Armor technology could be greatly accelerated.
This was obviously good news.
Su Ming's only worry was Kong Deming seizing control.
Fortunately, this did not happen.
"Good, Grandfather is still the lead."
The key to the Battle Armor project was Spirit Metal, as the core of the research was the spirituality of Spirit Metal. Therefore, the one with the most say in this project could only be Su Can.
Two days later, Su Ming privately sponsored the Battle Armor project with three pieces of Spirit Refined metal.
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