Chapter Eighty-Two: The True Activation of the Blazing Star Divine Armor

Upon hearing this, Lan Tian was overjoyed. He hurriedly looked downward, and sure enough, on the flat seabed below, the area directly beneath him bulged slightly, vaguely revealing a humanoid silhouette. Clearly, the Blazing Star Divine Armor was lying silently there, shrouded in the silt of the ocean floor.

Then, by some unknown method, Bai caused a sudden ripple in the water. The Blazing Star Divine Armor, which had been lying dormant on the seabed, abruptly lit up with two scarlet beams from the eyes, as if instantly awakened. Without any external command, it stood upright on its own, staring straight at Lan Tian, the light from its eyes boring directly into his.

A chill crept over Lan Tian. Had he not known all the secrets, he might truly have believed that his nominal master, the God of War Mang Feng, was inside at this very moment!

“Old friend, we meet again…” Bai’s voice was tinged with sadness. His projection materialized, gazing blankly at that familiar figure. Alas, the armor was empty now.

“Highest-level authorization, iris lock, initiate binding procedure.” Bai pointed at Lan Tian and spoke suddenly.

Immediately, Lan Tian saw the light in the armor’s eyes flare brilliantly, and then he witnessed a familiar and exhilarating scene—his blood surged with excitement.

With a mechanical whir, the Blazing Star Divine Armor began to disassemble. The first fragment shot toward Lan Tian, striking his chest with a heavy thud. Trembling with excitement, Lan Tian realized this was no longer a scene viewed through mere images but a true, firsthand experience of becoming a living magnet. Once the first metal fragment adhered to him, some automatic sequence seemed to commence. The armor fully disassembled, and countless fragments whistled toward him, attaching themselves one after another!

His feet, legs, waist, torso, arms, and head—from the ground up—until the last piece clicked into place, spinning and locking automatically, encasing his entire body. The Blazing Star Divine Armor’s battle mode was fully activated. The scarlet glow in its eyes blazed anew, more powerful than ever.

Clad in the Blazing Star Divine Armor, Lan Tian’s presence soared. The surrounding seawater was instantly forced back, forming a vacuum about a meter wide at a depth of more than a thousand meters!

From this day forward, the Blazing Star Divine Armor bore Lan’s name.

At this moment, Lan Tian felt a strange sensation. Although his body was encased in armor, he felt no hindrance to his movements, as though he were wearing nothing more than a thin, tight-fitting suit.

Moreover, ever since the armor had fully assembled, explosive power surged along his skin, giving him the illusion that nothing in the world could withstand a punch from him.

“Binding complete. Now, you must master control of the Blazing Star Divine Armor as quickly as possible if you hope to face Yan Ze without suffering a crushing defeat,” Bai’s voice echoed. “Now you should understand how powerful Yan Ze truly is.”

“Incredible! I feel like I could punch straight through the earth—yet you say I still wouldn’t be a match for Yan Ze? Are you kidding me…” Lan Tian said in disbelief.

“If you wish to die, you can spar with Yan Ze right now, and we’ll see if you’re lucky enough to escape with your life,” Bai replied coldly.

“Uh… just kidding, I’ll get familiar with it as soon as possible.” Sensing Bai’s irritation, Lan Tian quickly backed down.

“Hmph! I don’t know if you’re confident or just ignorant!” Bai shook his head. “Do you think that simply binding with the armor and wearing it means you’re ready to fight?”

“Do you know the extent of damage you can inflict with a single punch?”

“Do you know how much force to use in your legs to dodge an attack without sending yourself flying?”

“Do you know how to utilize the armor’s flight capabilities?”

With each question, Lan Tian’s head hung lower. The elation of obtaining the armor was swiftly dampened by Bai’s interrogation.

“You know nothing! And you want to challenge Yan Ze? You might as well go and throw your life away!” Bai continued harshly. “How many times have I told you, your biggest flaw is your impulsiveness! You never stop to think, always acting on assumption!”

“Okay, I get it. I was just too excited…” Lan Tian admitted shamefacedly, unable to argue.

“Hmph, at least you can admit when you’re wrong. I don’t know how someone with such a rash temperament could possess such extraordinary insight—what a waste!” Bai snorted. He was genuinely frustrated—the Blazing Star Divine Armor had found a new master, but this master was reckless and hotheaded. It was truly vexing.

“Alright, I admit my mistake and await your guidance, Lord Bai.” Sensing Bai’s anger, Lan Tian knew it was all for his own good. Moreover, encountering the armor so suddenly must have reminded Bai of his departed master; it was only natural for his mood to be low. Thus, Lan Tian feigned playfulness.

“Guidance is hardly the word. I just feel you’ve insulted the armor. Do you really think its battle form is just a suit of armor, no different from any other, ready for immediate combat?” Bai shot him a glare. “Now, close your eyes and connect your mind to the armor.”

“Connect my mind to the armor?” Lan Tian was momentarily taken aback.

“I don’t know how you’ve survived this long with such a low IQ…” Bai pressed his palms to his forehead and sighed. “It’s just like linking to a virtual network—treat the armor as a neural interface, and connect with your mind!”

“Hey, if you keep this up, I really will punch you!” Lan Tian retorted, a bit embarrassed. He’d simply failed to react in time—did Bai have to be so derisive?

“Hmph! It’s your intelligence that’s lacking.” Bai rolled his eyes, impervious to persuasion.

Lan Tian fell silent, refraining from arguing, understanding Bai’s foul mood. He proceeded to link his consciousness with the Blazing Star Divine Armor. Only then did he realize that with this connection, the true capabilities of the armor—crafted with decades of the War God’s efforts—were unlocked.

Unlike a virtual network, he did not enter an illusory world. Rather, he became one with the armor itself, their lifeblood entwined. Every inch, every angle of the armor was vividly mapped in his mind.