Ice Age Apocalypse: I Hoard Billions of Supplies Chapter 1245: Testing Armor

Chapter 1245: Testing Armor

Lu Keran knew precisely the concerns Zhang Yi had.

A soft smile graced her lips as she said, "Don't worry about it at all!"

She gave Zhang Yi a playful wink. "I've spent more than six months perfecting this mech suit with utmost care. The whole thing is built from Yi Metal and comparable materials."

"When it comes to defense, it's tough enough to take a Tomahawk Missile hit head-on and stay intact. Plus, drawing from the military's black combat suits, I've revamped the inner framework so that it absorbs the bulk of any blast's impact force."

"My calculations put its total defensive strength on par with a reinforcement-type superhuman boasting an ability index of about 9500."

Zhang Yi's eyes sparkled with excitement right away.

"Outstanding!"

This upgrade boosted his chances of survival even further.

Lu Keran went on, "Flexibility was another key focus for me. Brother, check this out."

She grabbed her laptop and typed in a sequence of instructions.

Suddenly, the [Hidden Dragon] armor in front of Zhang Yi undulated like a leaping carp, its surface erupting in countless scales that flexed open and shut with fluid grace, mimicking ripples on a pond.

A nearer look revealed the armor's exterior wasn't a solid slab.

Rather, it formed a unified suit pieced together from scale-shaped panels.

"Does this resemble chainmail?"

Zhang Yi quickly spotted the design's source of inspiration.

Lu Keran denied it with a shake of her head. "Not quite. Certain parts feature seamless links, but the majority, particularly the joints, employ a fish-scale armor approach."

"That means when you slip it on, Brother, it'll feel just like everyday attire, with zero restriction in your movements."

"Moreover, now that energy problems are sorted, concealed thrusters on the back enable brief bursts of super-fast aerial travel."

Lu Keran rubbed her head sheepishly. "Given your powers, Brother, I trimmed down the mech's mass a lot. I ditched plenty of weapon setups, and flight lasts only up to thirty minutes. You're okay with that, right, Brother?"

Zhang Yi nodded eagerly, fully pleased. This matched his ideal armor perfectly.

In fact, this suit offered maximum benefit tailored just for him—it was utterly bespoke.

For anyone else, it might merely serve as a bulky defensive shell strong in solo fights but defense-only.

Yet Zhang Yi excelled in distant strikes.

The mech for him just needed top-notch protection, great speed, and solid agility—nothing more.

Zhang Yi inhaled deeply, his eyes gleaming with delight.

"Objections? None whatsoever! I'm thrilled to bits! Ke Ran, I adore this exoskeleton armor you've created."

The weapons were kept light since Zhang Yi's Dimensional Space overflowed with armaments; no point burdening the suit with extras.

Short flight time suited him fine, as he could fly on his own—this was merely a backup for crises.

For extended flights, refueling the suit posed no challenge at all.

By this stage, Zhang Yi could hardly wait any longer.

"Has anyone manually tried out this mech yet?"

Lu Keran affirmed with a nod. "I've run over a thousand trials on it. It's completely safe."

She knew Zhang Yi well—he avoided being the test subject.

Zhang Yi acknowledged with a nod. His caution stemmed from habit, not doubt in her expertise.

Lu Keran handed over the mech's control to Zhang Yi.

He shed his outer garments, left in just the black combat suit base layer, and approached the mech.

The scaled armor parted seamlessly, letting Zhang Yi slide into it like a bodysuit.

Once equipped, Zhang Yi sensed a wondrous fit—it resembled donning a somewhat weighty gym outfit, free of any pressure or burden.

Designed to match Zhang Yi's physique, the human exoskeleton armor conserved vast amounts of his stamina as long as power held.

In it, shifting massive loads required barely any effort.

Through the tactical visor, Zhang Yi surveyed his surroundings and swiftly got comfortable with it all.

"I'll head out to check the armor's features."

Rubbing his hands in anticipation, Zhang Yi strode out energetically, his steps light and wind-swept.

He and Lu Keran exited the underground lab. The family outside took the scene in stride—they'd been aware of the armor project for ages.

This marked the debut of Zhang Yi in it, though.

Yang Siya set aside her cutlery, her face beaming. "Zhang Yi's armor seems ready! It appears to be a remarkable gear."

Zhou Haimei chuckled nearby. "Absolutely. We all know Brother Zhang Yi tops Ke Ran's priorities."

They shared a grin, then ditched their aprons, bundled up warmly, and trailed after them.

Outside the Shelter, Zhang Yi launched into trials of the armor's core functions.

The [Hidden Dragon] boasted a wealth of features—so intricate that studying the guide would take days.

Still, most were support tools; lacking them wouldn't impede basic operation.

So Zhang Yi focused on the vital ones.

Starting with flight.

He ensured full safety measures. [All Things Follow Traces] let him bail out the moment control faltered.

No risks involved.

He maxed out the velocity instantly, rocketing skyward.

Blue flames streaked from his back. The pace outstripped cutting-edge fighter planes.

Such rapid flight brought pure thrill. Truth be told, Zhang Yi rarely savored high-velocity soaring before.

He typically used instant space jumps.

Now, he truly relished the rush of wind and the deafening sonic booms trailing him.

From the Shelter, onlookers gazed as Zhang Yi weaved and zigzagged through the skies, running varied directional checks.

The flying function met every expectation—it proved flawless.

Power came easily via swapping [Yuan] energy cores.

The smart battle interface mirrored the combat suits' Smart System closely.

Lu Keran's strength lay in mechanics; the military led in AI tech.

Zhang Yi's version came from Yang Xinxin's custom tweaks on the military base—a fresh evolution.

Hacking this armor's Smart System remained a non-issue.

Weapons like Zhang Yi's Thunderbolt and White Owl were elite power-storing arms—no need for elaboration.

Defense relied on prime Yi Metal forging, equally reliable.

Yet the agility astonished Zhang Yi most. No clunky mech-piloting vibes—fitting for an exoskeleton label.

Zhang Yi unsheathed the Sacred Executioner broadsword, flowing through sword forms. The blade sliced air with sharp howls.

Every joint—elbows, shoulders, knees, ankles, waist—bent with effortless precision, keeping melee fights unhindered.

This mech suit earned just one verdict: impeccable!

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