Unraveling the Power of the Celestial Armor System
Leonar took a deep breath, still feeling the remnants of the battle with the Shadow Hound. His chest rose and fell with each inhalation, feeling the celestial energy flowing through his body. The adrenaline was slowly fading, but the thrill of the fight still vibrated in his veins.
"This world... it's truly different."
He looked at his body, covered in scratches and minor wounds, but instead of pain, he felt a warm current of power coursing through him. His muscles, still thin from years of poor diet and abuse, were beginning to show more definition. His stamina and strength had increased significantly, and that was only with the awakening of his first armor.
Recalling the fight, he analyzed each of his moves. The Hawk's Strike had been devastating against the Shadow Hound, but the energy cost was considerable. He needed to understand his armor and the system that had granted it better.
"System, show me the information for my Iron Hawk Armor."
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▶ [Celestial Armor System]
Equipped Armor: Iron Hawk 🦅
Rank: Iron
Main Ability: Hawk's Strike (A swift and precise strike that unleashes explosive force upon impact).
Passive Bonuses:
Agility Increase (30%)
Vision Enhancement (Ability to perceive distant details clearly)
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▶ [Celestial Points: 2]
▶ [Available Iron Armor Options:]1️⃣ Iron Hawk (Equipped) – Focused on speed and precise attacks.2️⃣ Iron Bear – Great defense and resistance, powerful and heavy attacks.3️⃣ Iron Serpent – Focused on stealthy and lethal strikes, with fluid movements.
Leonar furrowed his brow as he reviewed the information. If the system allowed him to switch between armors, it meant he had access to a combat versatility that others in this world didn't possess.
"If I had chosen the Bear Armor, I might have taken more hits, and with the Serpent's Armor, I could have taken down the Shadow Hound with one well-aimed strike..."
But his instincts had chosen the Hawk, and now he understood why: speed, precision, and explosive offense.
"The system says I can buy more armors with points... but I only have 2 now. I need more."
Questions kept piling up in his mind. How could he earn more points? How many armors could he acquire? Was there a way to improve the ones he already had?
"System, explain how to earn more Celestial Points."
▶ [System Response:]
Defeat Celestial Beasts and Monsters.
Complete System missions.
Reach certain milestones in Armor development.
Seeing the response, a small smile formed on his face. It all came down to fighting, hunting, and growing stronger.
And then, just as he processed this information, a new notification appeared before his eyes.
▶ [New System Mission]Mission: Hunt Your Second BeastObjective: Defeat a low-level celestial beast.Reward: +3 Celestial Points
Leonar stood in silence for a moment, absorbing the mission. The first beast had been a challenge... but with his armor and what he had learned, he now felt more confident.
Before moving forward, he decided to test his current strength more thoroughly. He needed to understand his power better before facing another threat.
"Let's see how far I can go now."
He turned toward a nearby tree, thick and sturdy, at least a meter in diameter. Without hesitation, he raised his armored fist and delivered a simple strike.
BOOM!
The impact echoed through the forest. The bark shattered into a thousand pieces, and a crack ran through the trunk from the base to halfway up. The tree creaked and tilted dangerously, ready to fall.
Leonar's eyes widened in surprise. Before, his strength had been pitiful, but now...
"This is just a normal strike. What if I use the Hawk's Strike?"
He clenched his fists and dropped into a low stance. He felt the energy flow into his right arm, focusing on the armor. A current of air swirled around him, lifting the dust and fallen leaves from the ground.
"Hawk's Strike."
His figure blurred in an instant. A moment later, an explosion rocked the area.
When the dust cloud cleared, the tree was reduced to rubble.
"Incredible... This is more power than I ever imagined."
He looked at his hands, feeling the tremor of strength in his veins. Now he understood why armors were so feared in this world.
But if this was just an Iron Armor, how powerful would the Bronze, Silver, or even the legendary Gold and Diamond ones be?
"To find out... I need to get stronger."
He looked toward the horizon. His next goal was clear.
—Time to hunt another beast.
With firm steps and the fire of determination in his eyes, Leonar ventured deeper into the forest, ready for his next challenge.
The forest grew silent. Only the crunch of leaves under Leonar's footsteps broke the stillness. Every fiber of his being felt the adrenaline flowing, eager for the next battle.
He had defeated the Shadow Hound, but he needed more challenges to strengthen his body and test his armor.
"Only through battles can I unleash my true potential."
▶ [New System Mission]
Objective: Defeat a low-level celestial beast.
Reward: +3 Celestial Points
Leonar smiled faintly. Exactly what he needed.
He crouched down and touched the ground, analyzing some nearby tracks. They were deep, long, and marked with a series of scratches. A predator.
The wind shifted, bringing with it a metallic scent. Blood.
A low, threatening growl echoed through the trees. The underbrush rustled, and a dark silhouette emerged from the shadows.
A Crimson Panther.
Its imposing figure was wrapped in a faint crimson mist, reflecting a latent power within. But what was most striking was what covered its body.
▶ [Crimson Panther - Low Level]
Extreme speed
Sharp claw attacks
Enhanced stealth
Signs of a Primary Celestial Armor
Leonar narrowed his eyes. The panther had parts of its body reinforced.
—"So beasts can awaken armors too...?"
Dark, thin metal covered its ears like sharp blades, and its tail was encased in a series of thin, lethal plates, like a segmented whip.
This would not be an ordinary fight.
The panther roared and charged.
SWISH!
In an instant, it disappeared from his normal sight.
But his enhanced vision caught the movement just in time.
—Tch! It's even faster than I expected!
CLANG!
Leonar raised his arms just in time to block a strike from the panther's metallic tail. The force made him slide back several meters, marking the earth with his feet.
But before he could react, the beast was already on him.
—Damn it!
He rolled at the last second, narrowly dodging the claws that nearly tore through his chest. The panther was using its speed and armor as extensions of its body.
▶ [Hawk Armor Bonus Activated: Enhanced Vision]
Leonar took a deep breath and let his instincts guide his movements.
When the panther attacked again, he saw everything clearly.
—Now!
He leapt at the exact moment the beast lashed its tail like a sharp whip.
CRASH!
The panther's tail struck a rock behind him, shattering it into pieces.
Seizing the opening, Leonar spun mid-air and descended with a reinforced spinning kick.
BOOM!
The impact reverberated through the forest. His leg slammed into the panther's skull with brutal force, driving it into the ground.
But the damn thing could still move.
The panther shook itself off and leapt backward with impressive speed.
Its gaze burned with fury.
—"You're still standing after that?"
The beast arched its back, and the metallic armor on its tail began to glow faintly.
▶ [Cutting Whip]
The air vibrated as the panther launched its tail with even greater speed.
SWISH!
Leonar felt the edge of the attack graze his cheek, leaving a thin, burning cut.
—Tch... this is getting dangerous.
He knew he couldn't keep dodging forever. He needed to end this quickly.
—Alright, let's see how strong you are against this...
▶ [Hawk Strike Activated]
Energy built up in his body, propelling him with overwhelming speed.
BOOM!
In an instant, he was right in front of the panther.
PUNCH!
The blow slammed into its side, and the beast was dragged several meters, leaving trenches in the earth.
But when the dust cleared, it was still standing.
Leonar gritted his teeth.
—"Even with a direct hit... it's still fighting?"
The panther was breathing heavily, but its golden eyes showed no sign of surrender.
—Fine... let's finish this once and for all.
▶ [Hawk Strike: Second Activation]
The panther charged at him with everything it had.
Leonar did the same.
SWISH!
The air split as their bodies collided in an exchange of brutal strikes.
Fist against claws. Kicks against the metallic tail. Both fighting with all their power.
The final clash was inevitable.
The panther leapt and twisted in the air, aiming for a lethal strike with its tail.
But Leonar had already read its movements.
He leaned to the side and dodged by mere centimeters.
—Too slow!
With a shout, he launched an upward punch directly to the beast's jaw.
BOOM!
The impact made the panther's eyes widen before it was sent flying through the air.
Its body crashed into a tree and fell motionless to the ground.
▶ [Mission Completed: Hunt your second beast]
Reward obtained: +3 Celestial Points
Leonar stood, panting from the effort.
This time, the victory had been much harder.
He approached the panther and studied its armor carefully.
—So beasts can also awaken celestial armors...
He clenched his fists.
This meant that, in the future, he could encounter even more powerful beasts.
And if he wanted to survive...
He would have to become even stronger.
▶ [Celestial Points: 5]
Five points. Enough to explore new armors.
But that would have to wait.
With one last glance at the forest, he turned away, ready for what came next.