Cosmic-Level Demon God

Only the most basic ion shield, powerful boxing gloves and dual storm thunder machine guns.

By obtaining civilian-grade certification for basic, intermediate, and advanced levels, Qin Shi preliminarily understood the process of piloting the Divine Mecha armor.

In his view, operating such a big machine is not as difficult as he imagined.

As long as the purity of Life Force is high enough, thoroughly enveloping the energy core, completing seamless integration.

After that, it's no different from a first-person fighting game.

"What mechanical language, what driving guide, it's all nonsense."

Qin Shi closed his eyes, activating his achievement trait [Iron Man].

His spiritual thoughts were like pipelines, instantly connecting with the Divine Mecha armor, awakening it.

This feeling was peculiar, as the massive and heavy steel body formed a connection with his own flesh and Mortal Body, as if merging into one.

Qin Shi effortlessly raised his arm, breaking free from the "restraint," breaking loose from the towering maintenance structure like an iron tower.

Thump, thump, thump.

The mecha, close to twelve meters high, struck the high-strength alloy ground with each step, emitting a thunderous sound, with precise and complex shock absorption equipment spreading this kinetic energy to all sides, maintaining balance and stability.

"Number One, enter the arena."

The staff picked up the walkie-talkie and said.

The qualifications for the military-grade certification were rigorous, requiring completion of a series of designated tactical maneuvers, and participation in highly realistic large-scale battles with active consciousness domain resources, demonstrating impressive operations.

"Activate battle mode."

In the command room, a middle-aged man wearing military academy teacher's uniform ordered.

He stared closely at the Guard Series Divine Mecha armor.

Qin Shi had completed civilian-grade certification for three levels in just a few hours.

This intrigued the middle-aged man.

"This learning speed exceeds ninety percent of the students in our school. He is either naturally suited for the mechanical pathway, or...he has a special Secret Technique that greatly pleases the Mechanical Soul."

The middle-aged man named "Xu Que" was a current teacher at Heng Province's leading military academy.

He witnessed the entire process of Qin Shi rapidly obtaining civilian-grade certification, sparking deep interest in his mind.

As a military-grade level-three pilot, Xu Que knew better than anyone present the core essence of piloting the Divine Mecha armor.

"Pleasing the Mechanical Soul is the first lesson for military pilots!"

Xu Que still remembered his teacher, who made a bold statement.

"Real men pilot mechas, that's correct! But to pilot mechas well, it requires extreme devotion, akin to courting! You must understand the mecha's preferred gestures and pleasure inducing methods...a true King of Mecha is akin to a master flirt with three thousand concubines!"

Xu Que first heard these words at the age of seventeen or eighteen, and now was nearly fifty years old.

Only now did he understand what a talent it is to please the Mechanical Soul!

"Completion of tuning, closure of the venue, begin!"

Xu Que issued consecutive orders, then retrieved his own past data to generate a battle target.

"Let me see if you can truly please the Mechanical Soul, bypassing the newbie accumulation phase..."

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"This military-grade definitely packs a punch! It feels entirely different to operate!"

Qin Shi closed his eyes, [Iron Man] driving the Guard Series Divine Mecha armor, then the dazzling brilliance of Life Force interweaved from his Mortal Body, slowly releasing, permeating the energy core.

Both entities resonated and harmonized at a certain frequency, merging together, completing "synchronization."

Buzz!

Qin Shi heard a loud ringing in his ears, as if a lever was pushed and a turbine ignited.

The Divine Mecha armor he piloted was like a long-slumbering steel creature awakened.

"The 'Driving Guide' suggests reciting hymns such as 'Circuitry, guard us; Steel, fend off everything,' and 'There's no unchanging truth in flesh, no eternal power, no absolute certainty."

Qin Shi didn't follow these instructions, pondering that instead of babbling, it was better to communicate directly with the Mechanical Soul.

As his Spiritual Power spread, a graceful figure appeared before him.

The figure resembled a moving black icon, simultaneously solemn and graceful, with the power armor closely tracing the body's contours, accentuating perfect lines along the waistline.

"Command me, Master."

A low, hoarse voice, matched with a pale yet elegantly cold face, made her appear like a living Valkyrie.

She's waiting for Qin Shi's command!

"Please the Mechanical Soul? Big mistake! A true expert makes the Mechanical Soul submit to me!"

Qin Shi concentrated, consolidating his spiritual energy, placing his palm atop the Mechanical Soul's head.

It was as if conferring a knight.

[Mechanical Soul pleased! Compatibility +10...]

[Current match 98%!]

The Monument Panel flashed textual information as Qin Shi maneuvered the Guard Series Divine Mecha armor into the "test arena."

In front of him was a blue mecha of the same model; defeating it meant passing the Basic Level examination.

Qin Shi quietly awaited the countdown to finish.

Three! Two! One!

As the final second fell, he issued a command to the Valkyrie-like Mechanical Soul—

"Defeat it!"

Boom!

The entire Divine Mecha armor's power was instantly maximized, without requiring Qin Shi to operate much, all parameters adjusted to peak status.

Blinding flames erupted from the cultivation furnace, and the massive boxing gloves effortlessly clenched as Qin Shi raised his hand.

The atmosphere shattered like a meteor impact, with the vast training ground roaring, and tornado-like gales raging!

"Is this a beginner?"

Zhou Yuanchen and Zhang Hai, brought to the observation room, stared at this astonishing scene.

The visual impact brought by the military-grade Divine Mecha armor was incomparable to the earlier civilian-grade.

A giant over ten meters tall propelled its fists with absolute power.

This acceleration and power were enough to shatter a cruiser!

"So fluid! Such ease in exerting the Divine Mecha's power! How did he achieve this?"

Xu Que held his breath, somewhat unbelievable.

The battle mecha using his training parameters as a blueprint quickly reacted, also swinging its fist.

In less than a fraction of a second, various parameters on the control platform lit up, rapidly completing a series of tactical moves: raising the hand, bending the elbow, clenching the fist, and attacking.

Thud!

Two powerful boxing gloves collided!

Frightening air currents exploded repeatedly, akin to the detonation of a million barrels of gunpowder!

Qin Shi immediately felt his Mortal Body quiver as if a rough iron ingot was struck by a large hammer, sparking flames.

He took a deep breath, circulated the Cultivation Furnace, and once more raised the high-powered massive boxing gloves, cleaving through the ocean-like rolling airwaves.

Unleashing another punch!

The blue mecha hastily recovered from the intense shock, faced Qin Shi's second wave of attack, immediately exhibiting an unmanageable decline.

"The most difficult aspect of piloting the Divine Mecha armor is the matching and precise synchronization between one's movements and the massive body.

This kid's like one with Unity of Man and Machine! Simply absurd!"

Xu Que watched as the blue mecha was struck on the head by Qin Shi's punch, staggering backward.

Crash!

The massive body collided with a solid wall, and the structural components and linkage joints groaned, causing the blood-like material attached inside to tremble, as terrifying heat evaporated, emitting scorching white steam.

"Awesome!"

Qin Shi seemed to merge with the Divine Mecha armor, completely uniting with the Mechanical Soul.

His Spirit resonated deeply, his flesh-like Mortal Body seemed to embrace the graceful figure akin to the Valkyrie of War.

Each completed action brought an unparalleled thrilling sensation.

"Life Force is erupting, releasing! Driving the Divine Mecha is so exhilarating! No wonder those mechanical folks don't like women..."

Qin Shi's mind wandered, turning to thoughts of Old Zhang.

"Thinking about it, leaders who operate Divine Mechas like Marshal Qin and Old Zhang, none are married. Could it be that they see the Divine Mecha as their lifelong partner?"

Hiss!

He seemed to discover an incredible truth, while immersed in the thrill of merging with the Mechanical Soul, attempting more complex movements and poses.

In the spacious arena, the pitch-black Divine Mecha armor twisted and turned, executing a particularly stunning spinning kick that struck the opponent!

End of battle!