Chapter 173 - 132: Preparations Before the Expansion

Lin Lan naturally understood Ansel’s combat style.

This giant was the most robust and towering in the entire team, standing like a small mountain. When he wielded a heavy hammer and charged toward the enemy, Ansel’s performance was more berserk than a berserker.

Yet, his official profession was a bona fide ’Priest.’

"Ansel, come over and take a look at this set of ancient... future armor."

Ota called out, handing over the miniature chest armor to his teammate: "I feel that the operating principle of this thing is very similar to your armor. You’re much more knowledgeable in this area than I am."

Ansel was taken aback. As he took the armor, he immediately sensed the divine power contained within the alloy material.

This power was all too familiar to Ansel.

The ’Oracle Resonance’ designed by the Engineering Theology department’s technicians for Priests had the core role of fully converting the Sun Blessing obtained through priestly prayers into the power source for Oracle Armor, thereby granting the wearer unimaginable explosive strength.

Initially, Oracle Priests relied on Sun Blessings to stand at the forefront of the End-Time Disaster.

But by the later stages of the Godslaying War, praying to the gods had become an extremely dangerous act.

If not careful, Priests could easily fall into traps set by the Ouroboros, with the target of their prayers being replaced by something else by the Holy Spirits.

Strong-willed warriors would be gradually eaten away by the Ouroboros disguised as the sun, unconsciously corrupted into eternal Holy Spirits, ultimately becoming the enemies of civilization.

For Ansel, the pure Sun Blessing had always been an extremely rare resource.

Now, feeling such a surging Ash Soil resource, Ansel had an inexplicable sense of disbelief.

In simple terms, the ’Lin Lan-brand Sun Armor’ bypassed the cumbersome and complicated process of converting ’Solar Divinity’ into ’Pure Energy.’

It was truly a use-as-you-pray, straightforward and direct approach.

"The materials used to make this armor aren’t ordinary steel, but rather Activated Metal Material I excavated from the Third Era."

Lin Lan explained from the side: "However, due to the scarcity of materials, the first generation of Sun Armor currently only numbers around fifty units..."

Ansel tapped on the armor, finding that the feel of the tap was indeed identical to that of the Ancient Century aircraft beside him.

Truly fascinating...

"Lord Lin Lan, I suppose the role of the Ash Soil equipment is to significantly enhance the user’s strength?"

The Giant Priest asked, eyes filled with wonder.

"I might as well have someone demonstrate it to you."

Lin Lan called upon the Sun Warriors stationed outside the estate gate.

Now, all young people eligible to be equipped with the Sun Armor had ranks of ’Decurion’ or above, with the golden-armored Centurion Norman standing before the crowd, the glory medal on his chest gleaming brightly.

This indicated that Norman had experienced the fierce battles of the Royal City and was one of the finest warriors of the Sun Legion.

Norman had already noticed the four large figures summoned by Lord, and naturally remembered the Giant Warrior who once emerged from the depths of the Royal Palace.

Though filled with questions, Norman remained unflinching. It was common sense among the old Ark People that there was nothing unusual about whoever or whatever appeared beside Lord Lin Lan.

"Demonstrate the Sun Armor to your future officers."

Lin Lan ordered simply.

"Yes, Lord!"

Following Ed’s training methods, the young man swung the Ash Soil weapon in his hand precisely.

The exaggeratedly heavy Giant Sword swung fiercely, and gradually, flames ignited on the surface of Norman’s body.

"Hiss..."

Ansel’s eyes widened.

Watching the constantly evaporating Sun Blessing, Ansel winced painfully.

"The Sun Armor not only grants warriors additional strength but also protects the user’s mind. Most crucially..."

Lin Lan observed the golden flames and began to explain: "Sun Ash Soil can also enhance warriors’ attack methods. The Sunlight Flame can directly harm the monstrous creatures created by the Celestial Calamity."

Taking advantage of the rare opportunity to perform before Lord, Centurion Norman exerted himself to the utmost, the flames on the young man’s body growing ever brighter and more dazzling...

Stop!

You can’t waste it like this!

Ansel opened his mouth but forcibly held back the urge to shout.

The Ark People’s way of utilizing Divine Kingdom resources was too blunt and extravagant!

It was as if a primitive man used what could power a Starship to roast potatoes, dancing and shouting all the while, "How’s that? Am I awesome or what?"

Lin Lan naturally noticed the strange expression on Ansel’s face.

"I’m aware that the Ark’s current way of utilizing resources is quite backward..."

The Ark Leader gave a wry smile: "But this is all we can do for now."

Ansel exhaled a long breath.

"Lord Lin Lan, since the True Sun God has entrusted the Divine Kingdom to you..."

He looked at Lin Lan, hesitantly voicing his request: "Can we personally go to the Kingdom of the Sun and take a look?"

The expressions of the other three giants shifted immediately.

Vera bit her lip, Sami was at a loss, and even the ever-composed Captain Ota appeared anxious.

The ultimate answer from the giant civilization to the world lay buried in the deepest part of the Sun Divine Kingdom.

They were the ones who had personally provided the coordinates of the gods to headquarters.

"Of course."