"Oh, this I know a bit about. It seems Shrek has started working on the Soul Guide System.
The support is quite substantial, too.
Unfortunately, with their half-baked technology, the key Soul Guide with the highest level and talent is being held by us, they can't develop squat."
Mirror Hongchen mocked.
Oh?
Shrek has started working on soul-guiding devices?
"It must be that Moon's death led to the command that there is a need to vigorously develop soul-guiding devices.
It's estimated that even Xuanzi has realized the power of the soul-guiding devices, which is why they have been pushing this policy."
Mirror Hongchen speculated that it was Moon being killed by a soul-guided device that made Shrek wake up.
"Now that they are developing, the time is far from enough."
They're also missing two important figures from the Soul Guide System.
"By the way, I intend to demand thirty ten-thousand-year soul bones this time, what do you think?"
Hearing Mirror Hongchen's terms, Su Yu took a deep breath.
What the hell, I was just joking about this before, are you really going to do it?
Ten-thousand-year soul bones are already quite precious. On the continent, even most Soul Emperors don't have a ten-thousand-year soul bone.
Directly asking for thirty ten-thousand-year soul bones, this is simply outrageous.
"Hall Master, you can decide for yourself."
"Hmm, I think, remembering Qian Duoduo at this time, the two of them must be playing a significant role now."
Mirror Hongchen decided to use this condition for the transaction.
If it doesn't work, then just leave it, keep them hanging.
Anyway, it's Shrek that's in a hurry.
Developing soul-guiding devices, when you don't even have a strong Soul Guide, who would bother to learn?
Shrek's students are all talented with presumably good comprehension, but they have one common trait.
Especially under Shrek's educational model, none of them are not excessively arrogant.
Not daring to cause trouble is the sign of an underachiever.
Imagine, the Academy encouraging students to learn soul-guiding devices, but the Academy itself doesn't have masters in soul-guiding devices, what would these students do?
Not rebelling against you would be the least of it.
You want me to learn?
Hey, I'm just not going to learn.
Without an outstanding teacher, it's nearly impossible to advance far in soul-guiding devices.
Back when Huo Yuhao apprenticed under Fan Yu, he basically learned nothing.
What Fan Yu could actually do was explain the basics of soul-guiding theory and teach him the core array of soul-guiding devices.
Though there are skills, and insights too.
After all, Fan Yu is also an Eighth-level Soul Guide, he must have some summarization and understanding from exploring the process of making soul-guiding devices.
But how could one person's experience compare to Mingde Hall's accumulation over hundreds of years?
In fact, one person's experience might instead contain numerous errors and omissions.
"There's one more thing, recently, the Emperor's health is worsening, he could pass away at any time, try to be cautious during this period."
To put it bluntly, the Emperor could die at any moment, and then it would be Crown Prince Xu Tianran ascending the throne.
Before he has even officially assumed the throne, Xu Tianran has already been extremely arrogant, many ministers who disagree with him have been annihilated by Evil Soul Masters.
Such brutal means, already quite crazy.
Once ascended, if Xu Tianran notices Su Yu again, it's likely he'll really take action.
There'll be no more hiding.
"Hasn't your teacher intervened?" Su Yu frowned.
Mirror Hongchen sighed.
How easy is it to say?
"Even Elder Kong is dissatisfied with him, but Xu Tianran now has two Extreme Douluo backing him."
Xu Tianran, somehow, handed soul-guiding technology to an Evil Soul Master, allowing that Death God Douluo to successfully advance to a Ninth-level Soul Guide, and even create the so-called Light of Death.
"Has your teacher fought that guy?"
Su Yu's heart tightened.
Kong Deming hadn't mentioned these things to him.
"They fought once, Elder Kong luckily won, but the opponent has two people."
In short, if those two Extreme Douluo from the Holy Spirit Sect teamed up, Kong Deming might not be able to gain the upper hand.
Especially since they are Evil Soul Masters.
Kong Deming couldn't be sure of the disposition of these two.
If truly driven to the opposite side, he worries these two might act against the Sun and Moon Empire.
"Xu Tianran is really a fool to provoke Evil Soul Masters."
This stuff can't be casually involved with?
It's like drugs, once you're hooked, you can't stop.
If you don't try to cooperate with them, that's one thing; once you do, you'll never be able to escape.
Cutting off contact unilaterally will only allow them to unrestrainedly harm your interests, forcing you to join forces with them again.
Unless you completely eradicate the threat.
Exterminate the Holy Spirit Sect in one go!
"You should leave Mingdu as soon as you rest this time."
If Xu Tianran ascends, Su Yu should stay away from his line of sight.
"Oh right, take Yuhao with you before you leave, he shouldn't be exposed in Xu Tianran's sight either."
Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen don't need this.
Strictly speaking, they're different from Su Yu and Huo Yuhao; one is the direct lineage of Mirror Hongchen, the Hall Master of Mingde Hall, the other is a genius from the Xingluo Empire.
This background itself distinguishes them significantly in matters of power.
"I've already extracted a bit of information from Xu Sanshi, you should go to the Profound Nether Sect in the Douling Empire, see if you can obtain their secret technique to awaken Martial Souls.
If not, then take Yuhao to the edges of the Xingluo Empire to try the Endless Volcano.
Yuhao's Ultimate Ice in the Land of the Far North can't push him to his limits, you might try the reverse."
It's clear that Mirror Hongchen has genuinely come up with quite a few plans for Huo Yuhao's second awakening of his Spiritual Eyes.
Su Yu noted them all down.
"Uhm, Hall Master, you said that during my travels, I certainly can't neglect the production of soul-guiding devices.
Along the way, I might try to reach Ninth-level Soul Guide, can Mingde Hall allocate me some rare metals?"
Mirror Hongchen looked at Su Yu, without exposing him.
"Hmm, rest assured, I'll get a batch of rare metals approved for you."
This batch will be unprecedentedly large.
"Alright, you go make the Advanced Battle Armor first. This is my insight into making Advanced Battle Armor, you can take a look."
Su Yu accepted the booklet containing Mirror Hongchen's insights and the document approving the allocation of rare metals, nodded, and left.
In the afternoon, Mirror Hongchen received Elder Song from Shrek.
The specifics of the negotiations were unknown to Su Yu.
But the result was that Shrek redeemed Qian Duoduo and Fan Yu at the expense of thirty ten-thousand-year soul bones.
Meanwhile, quite a bit of information about Soul Beasts from Shrek Academy was also demanded by Mirror Hongchen.
In the future of Douluo Continent, the development of soul-guiding devices will be truly prioritized.
But at the same time, the power of Soul Masters will increasingly become a crucial factor for high-level forces.
Without a strong foundation of Soul Masters, Battle Armor cannot achieve the maximum amplification effect.
Mirror Hongchen collecting Soul Beast data was preparing for this.
...
Shrek Academy.
Boom!
Deafening explosions rang out in the Soul Guide System.
"Sigh, can we practice in peace?"
If the technology isn't there, stop forcing it, okay?
The academy was filled with complaints.
"Sigh, the technology for fixed soul-guided cannons involves so much, a single mistake can lead to complete failure."
He Caitou sighed.
Looking at the model of the fixed soul-guided cannon that had failed again, he felt a deep sense of regret.
They were indeed working hard on it, but mistakes in the production process by several people led to disarray during the assembly.
There is still a need to improve one's Soul Guide level.
With insufficient own capabilities, relying on teamwork to create it will always lead to these issues.
"Caitou!"
Hearing a somewhat familiar voice, He Caitou turned his head, and his previously dejected mood from the failed creation of the fixed soul-guided cannon instantly vanished.
"Teacher!" he exclaimed joyfully.
The teacher is back!
He Caitou has managed to survive till now, thanks to Fan Yu, whom he regards as his father.
During Fan Yu's detention at Mingde Hall, he repeatedly cursed Mingde Hall's dominance.
And repeatedly petitioned the academy to ransom the teacher.
After over a year, the teacher finally returned.