The white-haired school beauty sighs every day, yet he keeps getting stronger.

After awakening the Soul Card, it took less than half a day to reach the seventh star of the preparatory stage.

Such an astonishing speed of cultivation would surely leave countless people speechless if word got out.

Keep in mind that the vast majority of students are still trying to absorb their first crystal core!

His cultivation level is basically at the first star of the preparatory stage.

The seventh-star preparatory stage was six minor realms higher than them!

Zhang Ziyang smiled, clearly satisfied.

The gold-tier soul card's potential is indeed incredibly powerful.

Its conversion efficiency for absorbing crystal nuclei far exceeds that of most card masters.

Especially since he also possesses "qi".

This is a much stronger training system, unlike any other card master's!

Compared to pure spiritual power, Qi is more condensed and powerful.

The difference between the two is like the difference between internal energy and magical power.

Though they differ by only one word, they are worlds apart.

Huangfu Yue, like himself, also possessed the aptitude of a gold-level soul card.

But Zhang Ziyang was confident that, under the same conditions, he could absorb crystal nuclei faster than her.

This gives him the confidence that Qi (vital energy) brings.

Unfortunately, the meditation method I practiced was too basic.

If one could acquire better meditation techniques, it might help them refine their Qi more effectively.

Zhang Ziyang stood up, clenched his fists tightly, and immediately heard a clear, low hum of strong muscles being stretched.

Then he ran and jumped around in the training room for a while.

Significant improvements were observed in strength, speed, endurance, and even neural responses.

This is the physical enhancement effect brought about by the crystal nucleus feedback.

Unfortunately, it also consumes a lot of resources.

Zhang Ziyang stopped and turned to glance at the open box next to him.

Aside from the second-order crystal core, there are only 5 first-order attribute-less crystal cores left.

As one's cultivation level increases, the demand for crystal cores will only grow.

The good news is that the remaining crystal cores in the box should be enough for me to break through to the next level.

Once you become a formal card master, you are qualified to enter the rift to hunt monsters and obtain crystal cores and valuable monster materials.

This provides another way to be self-reliant and acquire resources.

Zhang Ziyang composed himself and asked himself silently.

—Does the system have a personal panel function?

I want to have a clearer understanding of my current overall strength.

[Yes, simply think of it to check.]

--Check

The next second, a virtual screen that only Zhang Ziyang could see appeared in front of him.

Name: Zhang Ziyang

Realm: Preparatory Stage 7 Stars

Soul Cards: Emperor Armor (Gold), Five Elements Light and Shadow Armor (Gold)

Compatibility: 7% (increases with the host's cultivation level)

Items: Release of the King's Descent, one high-level demonic dragon essence blood, three wild cards

Ability: Basic Five Elements Mastery (Activated by calling a Soul Card)

Overall combat strength assessment: A newbie player in the starting village wearing top-tier divine gear, whose unwavering will makes them stronger when facing stronger opponents.

……

Zhang Ziyang waved his hand to close the panel, raised an eyebrow, and felt that things were getting interesting.

With unwavering will, one becomes stronger when faced with adversity.

That's an interesting description.

It's very vague; they haven't clearly defined their own combat capabilities.

That does fit the Armor Hero's premise of becoming stronger through sheer willpower.

Physical strength is limited, but the power of the mind is limitless.

With a firm will and a unified spirit, energy, and vitality.

The "qi" generated by intention can be indestructible and break through anything!

"Let's practice with the mechanical puppets first."

Zhang Ziyang calmed himself down and walked to the system panel in the corner to set the parameters for the training puppets.

It was a cylindrical device with a computer and operating screen mounted on top.

Zhang Ziyang woke up the operating system and clicked the [Parameter Settings] button.

As the interface unfolds, several distinct 3D models immediately appear on the screen.

Selectable training targets: Iron Wolf Beast, Rockbreaker Giant Gorilla, Inkscale Horned Lizard.

These are all common monsters found in the low-level rifts near Tianxing City.

Zhang Ziyang directly chose the Iron Wolf Beast.

This thing has a body as hard as black iron, sharp claws and teeth, and is very fast.

Although he doesn't have any other special abilities, he is very good at ambushing from the shadows.

Many newcomers have failed because of carelessness, falling victim to the sixth-ranked Iron Wolf Beast.

Therefore, it also has the infamous reputation of being a "newcomer killer".

The puppet Iron Wolf Beast was able to restore most of its strength.

They are a perfect training partner for beginners.

Next, Zhang Ziyang swiped his finger across the screen and selected his strength as: Tier 1, 2 stars.

【Setting completed】

[Please read the "Security Agreement and Precautions" carefully before signing.]

Zhang Ziyang quickly glanced at the long string of text that popped up on the screen.

Wait for the 10-second countdown to finish.

Check the box to sign directly.

The precautions and such have already been covered in Lao Gao's class.

The mechanical puppets installed in the school's training room are professional teaching tools specially customized by "Azure" Company.

It is essentially a variant of the Card Beast.

What is a Card Beast?

Card Beast is a card master assistant tool that is equipped with an intelligent AI module and uses new wildcard application technology.

Their appearance varies, but they are basically animal-like.

It can quickly execute some of the more complex commands of the card master, and it also has a certain degree of combat capability.

Whether within the boundaries or in daily life, they are a valuable assistant to card makers.

It's a relatively new product that has only become popular in recent years.

Because the appearance and functions can be customized according to user needs, the market is booming.

Besides Azure, other large domestic manufacturers of release devices, such as Fantasy and Atomic Fusion, have also conducted product research and development in this area, making the market competition extremely fierce.

The mechanical puppets in the school's training room are variant card monsters specifically designed for teaching purposes.

Their appearances mostly mimic the monsters that actually exist in the rift, their abilities are replicated through internal and external cards, and they are powered by crystal cores.

These mechanical puppets can be described as artificial monsters without flesh and blood, and without fear.

Under unrestricted conditions, its combat power is even greater than the original!

[Signature complete, begin deploying the mechanical puppets]

【Please prepare for battle】

[Countdown begins, ten, nine, eight, seven...]

The voice prompts from the control panel began.

The innermost wall of the training room slowly opened.

When the voice countdown reached 1, a giant wolf, entirely black, slowly emerged from the shadows and appeared before Zhang Ziyang.

The giant wolf is 1.6 meters tall at the shoulder and nearly 3 meters long including its tail.

Its eyes were emerald green, its fangs were protruding, and its claws on the floor were as sharp as daggers.

Its jet-black fur gleamed with a cold, metallic sheen under the light.

Because it was an artificial puppet, it had absolutely no life.

It gives the impression of being a cold machine designed solely for killing.

"Ouch!"

The puppet iron wolf beast's pair of green eyes immediately locked onto Zhang Ziyang, let out a long howl, and then rushed over at high speed.

It moves at an extremely high speed, accompanied by a gale.

Like a bolt of black lightning!

Zhang Ziyang frowned and immediately became extremely alert.

With a thought, the King's Release Device at his waist quickly appeared.

Along with it, there was also a card surrounded by seven golden dots.

That was his own golden soul card.

Emperor Warrior!!