"Bro, you actually figured it out?"
After hearing everything, Nangong Wan's face was filled with shock, muttering in disbelief under his breath.
Wang Gengyin glanced at Nangong Wan, the corner of his mouth curling slightly. From now on, his status would definitely be above Nangong Wan's. This could be considered his well-deserved "payback for being wronged."
Jiang Jue's eyes lit up suddenly, looking at Wang Gengyin with slight surprise.
"A metal with life characteristics, used to create soul tools tailored specifically to the soul master... Isn't this the defining characteristic of Battle Armor that only appears ten thousand years in the future?"
This Wang Gengyin really was a genius. No wonder when Jiang Jue had investigated him earlier, the records said he loved making strange and unusual soul tools.
Naturally so—after all, Wang Gengyin was a soul engineer capable of creating unique soul tools like the Sealed God Platform.
Jiang Jue's gaze moved slightly as he asked in a soft voice,"Can you produce it now?"
Hearing this, Wang Gengyin's expression turned slightly awkward. After a moment of hesitation, he shook his head and apologized.
"Banner Lord, forgive me. My nearly four months of research has only resulted in a general direction. I've made attempts, but I'm always lacking just that final spark of inspiration—just one final step away from success."
Upon hearing this, Nangong Wan's face erupted with joy.
Wang Gengyin's body tensed instantly, and he hurriedly spoke, his tone extremely anxious.
"But! But Banner Lord! Give me a bit more time and I will definitely succeed! Definitely!"
Watching the eager Wang Gengyin, Jiang Jue said softly,"No rush. Take your time."
He hadn't expected Wang Gengyin alone to fully create something that wouldn't exist for thousands of years in only a few months.
If Wang Gengyin really managed to make it, then the title of "Father of Soul Tools" that belonged to Kong Deming would have to be replaced.
"Why didn't you finish your research first before coming to the Young Lord? Aren't you wasting his precious time?" Nangong Wan asked coldly, face tense.
"Of course not. Though I cannot yet create metal with those characteristics myself, based on Banner Lord's Luobai which already exhibits such traits, I made major optimizations and adjustments to better align it with your spirit."
Wang Gengyin seemed to have anticipated Nangong Wan's attack and spoke with confidence, then respectfully turned to Jiang Jue and said,
"Banner Lord, please try it."
Damn it, I've been countered…
Nangong Wan's mouth twitched, his eyes narrowing slightly. This Wang Gengyin clearly harbored ambitions.
"Alright."
Jiang Jue nodded slightly. Just now, when touching Luobai's spear shaft, his powerful spiritual sense had already detected many changes.
As his voice fell, Jiang Jue slowly injected soul power into Luobai. Instantly, the core array activated—the spear emitted bright silver flashes, with the tip giving off a chilling sharpness.
Whoosh!
Holding the long spear, Jiang Jue swung it lightly into the distance, forming a blooming spear flower that shot forward, detonating with a loud explosion.
"The power has increased by two to three times, the soul power consumption has been halved, and it aligns more closely with my soul power attributes—it feels more natural to wield."
After sensing carefully, Jiang Jue spoke calmly.
With the soul power infusion, Luobai felt like an extension of his body, moving with full control. In its current state, it was no weaker than an average Grade 9 soul tool.
And faintly, Jiang Jue could sense that Luobai's changes were not limited to just this.
"Wang Gengyin, well done."
Jiang Jue's expression showed approval as he praised him.
"No, no, I only made a tiny bit of improvement. Besides, it was only thanks to you, Banner Lord, for giving me this opportunity."
"Without you, I wouldn't have had the chance to explore a new world."
Wang Gengyin waved his hands modestly.
"Pah, bootlicker!"
Nangong Wan looked at him with disgust.
He was literally saying his lines!
"Wang Gengyin, you can try hammering the metal—do some forging first, then inscribe the core array afterward."
Jiang Jue put away Luobai and spoke meaningfully.
"Forge the metal… then inscribe…"
Wang Gengyin froze upon hearing this, his eyes dazed as he muttered under his breath.
He seemed to understand—yet at the same time didn't fully grasp it.
"Practice is the only standard for testing truth. Give it a try and you'll know."
Jiang Jue spoke softly.
Battle Armor was simply too much of a game-breaking existence—if there was a chance to create it, he would naturally never give it up.
With that kind of soul tool equipped, a soul master wouldn't just be capable of fighting one rank above—they could even leap across two entire major realms.
"Yes, Banner Lord. I'll test it right away."
Wang Gengyin stood up slowly, bowed to Jiang Jue, stroked his chin in thought, and hurried toward his laboratory.
Within the Refining Soul Banner, Jiang Jue had already allocated personal zones for each of them.
"Xue'er… A single soul tool can make a soul master this powerful… Humans really are…"
Hearing this, the Ice Emperor was momentarily speechless.
If such soul tools were truly produced… do soul beasts still have a future?Wouldn't the road ahead be absolute darkness?
"Bing'er, don't overthink. We've already put our bets on Jiang Jue. As long as we can reach godhood in the future, our Extreme North soul beasts will still be secure."
A firm glow flashed in the Snow Emperor's ice-blue eyes as she gently patted the Ice Emperor's back and spoke softly.
Yet no one could tell if those words were meant for the Ice Emperor… or for Jiang Jue…
Upon hearing Snow Emperor's words, Nangong Wan looked puzzled and stunned.
"Become a god?"
"Become a god…"
"Become a GOD!"
His eyes widened in disbelief, blurting out in shock.
He never expected his Young Lord's ambition to reach so far! On the Douluo Continent, no soul master had achieved godhood in ten thousand years!
"If the Young Lord becomes a god, then what would I be?"
"No—wait! That means I, Nangong Wan, am about to rise! If Young Lord becomes a god, won't I follow him into immortality?!"
"Awuuuu!"
The little tiger spun rapidly around Jiang Jue in excitement.
"Elder Nangong, assist Wang Gengyin. Ensure that the—that kind of metal with life characteristics—is developed as soon as possible. Don't delay."
Jiang Jue turned his gaze toward Nangong Wan, speaking with a firm tone.
"Yes, Young Lord! I guarantee the mission will be completed!"
Nangong Wan responded respectfully and immediately ran off in the direction Wang Gengyin had gone.
"This life… it's getting more and more promising…"
Just thinking of godhood filled him with boundless energy.
"Snow Emperor, it seems you have something you wish to say to me."
Jiang Jue turned to look at Snow Emperor, asking softly.
Even though he had seen her before, Jiang Jue's gaze still flickered imperceptibly with admiration—Snow Emperor truly embodied the pinnacle of nature's beauty.
"Jiang Jue, what has happened to you recently while you were outside? Why do I feel that you are somewhat different now?"
Snow Emperor asked curiously. As the ruler of the Extreme North, she clearly sensed a subtle change in Jiang Jue—a trace of aura that came from the soul beast race.
"Hm? You can feel it, Snow Emperor?"
"Yes. It feels strangely familiar."
Snow Emperor nodded gently.
"I feel it too. You even feel… a little friendlier now."
The Ice Emperor softly chimed in from the side.
Jiang Jue paused for a moment. After thinking briefly, he understood why.
Their feeling likely stemmed from the fate energy of the soul beast race that he had now obtained.
After some contemplation, he proceeded to tell them about his encounter with the Emperor Auspicious Beast in the Star Dou Great Forest.
"It seems we truly carry great destiny. Jiang Jue, you truly have a chance to become a god."
After hearing that, Ice Emperor's green eyes lit up.
That was the Emperor Auspicious Beast—the only one on the entire Douluo Continent—and Jiang Jue had not only encountered it but even completed an attribute guidance.
"So that's how it is."
Snow Emperor murmured, a newfound sense of hope rising within her. At the same time, as though recalling something, she hesitated slightly and asked:
"Jiang Jue… I want to ask you… do you still need a spirit ring?"
"Hm?"
(End of Chapter)