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The Dark Gold Terror Claw showed its might, combining with the Tyrant Tiger Slash to overwhelm the newly ascended 10,000-year Silver Moon Wolf King. Xu Tianxi seized the opportunity, following up with three punches and two kicks, subduing the beast much like Wu Song battling a tiger. He then sealed its cultivation with a Soul Guided Device and tossed it into his Storage Soul Guided Device.
Immediately after, Xu Tianxi swiftly dealt with three 10,000-year Golden Wolf Kings in the same manner. He didn't care if they were the same combination Yuhao encountered in the original story; he simply packed them all into his storage bag.
Having dealt with his opponents with ease, Xu Tianxi stood with his blade sheathed, a calm smile on his face as he looked at the slightly stunned Ye Yulin. "See, senior brother? I told you I have some ability."
Ye Yulin's mouth twitched. These four wolf kings, who once lorded over their territory, really hit rock bottom encountering you, he thought. It wouldn't be this easy even if I were mincing meat.
His lips moved slightly, and Ye Yulin tried to maintain his composure as a top-tier expert, clearing his throat twice.
"Very good. I didn't expect you to be so capable in combat even without Fixed Soul Cannon Shells. In that case, let's head deeper sooner. 50,000-year wolf kings almost exclusively appear deep within the Central Mountain Range."
"Alright, senior brother, please lead the way."
Xu Tianxi readily agreed, and as he moved, he positioned himself in front of Ye Yulin, protecting him.
For some reason, seeing Xu Tianxi move behind him made Ye Yulin feel a bit more relaxed.
With his capabilities, ordinary 50,000-year Soul Beasts can't do anything to him. If they're not careful, they might even fall into his hands. I can finally relax a little.
Generally, only experts above the Soul Sage rank (seven rings) can solo a 30,000-year Soul Beast. After integrating the Dark Gold Terror Claw palm bone, Xu Tianxi's strength had advanced another level. His close-quarters combat was truly at the level of a Soul Douluo, making 50,000-year Soul Beasts no match for him.
Thinking of this, Ye Yulin couldn't help but turn his head and smile faintly at Xu Tianxi, his voice filled with longing:
"With your talent, perhaps you'll be able to rival a Titled Douluo at the Soul Sage realm. In my memory, there have been very few such people in the history of the Douluo Continent."
Xu Tianxi smiled faintly. "There's nothing so rare about that. Don't the elite Soul Douluos of Shrek and Body Sect already rival ordinary Titled Douluos? Reaching their level of power isn't difficult."
"Ancient records state that Soul Sages with Ultimate Martial Souls possess the strength to rival Titled Douluos, even if they are the weakest kind."
Ye Yulin shook his head and laughed. "Even the weakest Titled Douluo is still a Titled Douluo. They shouldn't be underestimated."
"I'll give it a try."
Xu Tianxi gazed into the distance, sighing. "Actually, I've long wanted to hunt for Soul Rings with my own strength. It's just that the strongest Soul Beasts I can hunt aren't enough to push me to my limit."
"This cultivation system is truly strange. If there aren't powerful elders to protect one's path, no matter how talented a person is, they won't be able to fully develop all their gifts."
"No need to overthink it. Isn't the meaning of our existence as predecessors precisely this?"
Ye Yulin smiled and said, "The world isn't fair to begin with. Look at the participants in those Soul Master tournaments. They are all geniuses in their own regions, but less than half of them have optimal Soul Rings."
"Hunting Soul Beasts inherently relies on luck, and when academy teachers lead hunting expeditions, they can at most ensure the safety of their students. It's impossible for them to waste several months in a Soul Beast gathering area, so in the end, they can only choose the best among the less-than-ideal options."
"Moreover, Soul Beast resources are also limited."
Xu Tianxi nodded in agreement, then suddenly said, "Senior brother, I was thinking, if we could develop a cultivation method that allows Soul Rings to be passed down through generations, perhaps it could change this situation."
"Passed down through generations? How is that possible?" Ye Yulin disbelieved him immediately.
Xu Tianxi's expression turned serious as he said earnestly, "To be honest, senior brother, I have witnessed the most powerful experts in the Soul Beast world in action multiple times. Observing their actions, I've had some vague ideas."
"Last night, Xu Jiawei brought me to the Star Luo Secret Realm, and after experiencing a special baptism, I gained some insights and now have some thoughts. After I return this time, I want to put them into practice."
It would be difficult to introduce something as astonishing as a Soul Spirit without a proper explanation. Fortunately, he was young but experienced. He had met the Sea Soul Beast king, Heavenly Tyrant Ancestor, and the land Soul Beast king, Di Tian, from a distance, and Xu Jiawei's Star Crown baptism could also serve as endorsement.
Where did the inspiration for Soul Spirits come from? Of course, it came from the top brass of the Soul Beast race. Anyone who didn't believe him could go to the ominous lands to verify with the Star Dou Ferocious Beast Group, or brave the risk of being surrounded and killed by Sea Soul Beasts in the deep sea to find the Heavenly Tyrant Ancestor. If they could return in one piece, they'd be truly impressive.
The Soul Spirits in the original story had a big problem. Unless Soul Beasts were idiots, healthy Soul Beasts wouldn't foolishly form contracts with Soul Masters, giving up thousands or tens of thousands of years of lifespan to live and die with Soul Masters who only lived for one or two hundred years.
To solve this problem, Xu Tianxi's idea was to make Soul Spirits inheritable. A grandfather's Soul Spirit could be passed down to his son, then to his grandson, or not passed down at all. But it couldn't simply disappear when the Soul Master died.
Seeing Xu Tianxi's serious expression, Ye Yulin couldn't help but take him seriously, his eyes narrowing as he said, "Junior brother, do you know the implications behind this? Don't deceive me."
"I know. For now, it's just an idea. How to actually implement it requires practice, and it will need a certain amount of Soul Beast resources, which is why I'm gathering them now."
Xu Tianxi patted his bulging Living Creature Storage Bag, where four 10,000-year wolf kings were currently residing.
"Also, senior brother, does our Hall of Worship have any particularly skilled blacksmiths? I feel that there's still some room for improvement in the power of our Soul Guided Devices."
After discussing Soul Spirits, Xu Tianxi moved on to his next important idea: attempting to unlock the Dou Armor Technology Tree.
Tens of thousands of years later, the two major technological products, mechas and Dou Armor, already had their prototypes. Moreover, the main researchers for these two inventions were both in Mingde Hall: Jing Hongchen and Xuan Ziwen.
To excel in this research, the art of forging rare metals was indispensable. He didn't know how to approach the later stages of Spirit Forging, Soul Forging, and Heaven Forging, but he should be able to attempt the initial ten, hundred, and thousand forgings, right?
As long as he could develop this technology and integrate it into Soul Guided Device manufacturing, Xu Tianxi was certain it would bring about a revolutionary change, even if it might take a long time.
Upon closer thought, today's Soul Engineers were truly resilient. Tens of thousands of years later, one person handled all four professions—forging, design, manufacturing, and maintenance—and could even create new Level 9 and Level 10 Soul Guided Devices. Each of them was a workaholic, a beast. In his previous life, they would have been top welders capable of building rockets by hand.
Xu Tianxi's rapid shift in thinking made it difficult for Ye Yulin to adapt, but he still pondered before replying:
"Level 9 Soul Engineers don't really concern themselves with the early-stage forging of rare metals; their focus is on researching and engraving core formation arrays. However..."
"I remember an Level 8 Soul Engineer named Long Chui. His Martial Soul is a giant hammer, and because of his Martial Soul, he's very skilled at smithing. The rare metals he processes are very suitable for the creation of various special Soul Guided Devices."
"Where is this person now? In the Hall of Worship?" Xu Tianxi's eyes lit up slightly.
Ye Yulin shook his head, his expression odd. "He was originally studying in the Hall of Worship, but a few years ago, Jing Hongchen needed him for his Zero Machine research and requested him from the Hall of Worship. He's in Mingde Hall now."
"Mingde Hall gathers all sorts of scientific oddities and madmen from the Sun Moon Empire. Go there and look for him; you'll definitely find the right person."
"Understood. Thank you for the guidance, senior brother." Xu Tianxi bowed, thinking to himself that the dean's subordinates were truly full of talented individuals. He'd have to ask Teacher Xuan to introduce him to more of them later.
However, considering their seniority, he was now on the same generation as Teacher Xuan. Should he call him senior brother or teacher later?
When it came to Soul Guided Devices, which he was most familiar with, Ye Yulin became enthusiastic. His eyes darted around, and he said with a smile, "I see your Martial Soul is the Moon, junior brother, which is very suitable for starry sky combat. If you're interested in high-altitude Soul Guided Devices, you're welcome to come discuss them with me."
"These past few days, I've had a vague idea to take the Sun God Needle a step further and develop an even more powerful Soul Guided Device. I'd call it the Sun Moon God Needle, symbolizing its role as the Sea Stabilizing Divine Needle for our Sun Moon Empire..."
Ye Yulin, a top-tier powerhouse, extended the invitation, and Xu Tianxi immediately agreed with a smile, bringing up his original concept:
"I'm also very interested in space combat, so I won't be polite in the future. It's perfect for researching how to combine Martial Souls with Soul Guided Devices. If we could integrate Soul Power amplification into a Martial Soul, it might significantly boost attack power..."
Ye Yulin's eyes narrowed, as if he had found a kindred spirit.
"Exactly! I've always believed that the most beautiful aspect of Soul Guided Devices lies in their powerful offensive and destructive capabilities. It seems Brother Xu shares my view..."
"Of course, I've long heard about the immense power of your unique Eye of Fear. The Level 7 Eye of Fear is known as the strongest Level 7 Soul Guided Device, and I've always wanted to learn how to make one. Would you be willing to teach me, Brother Ye?"
"Haha, of course, of course, Brother Xu really knows his stuff..." Ye Yulin burst into hearty laughter, his voice strong and clear, its echo still audible several miles away.
The Level 7 Eye of Fear was incredibly powerful, but it had a major flaw: it couldn't lock onto targets. Furthermore, it was difficult to produce, and very few Level 7 Soul Engineers were willing to make it. Ye Yulin had always believed that these Soul Engineers simply failed to see the advantages of his invention, and that only truly intelligent people understood the benefits of the Eye of Fear.
A genius like his junior brother was indeed truly intelligent.
"You've seen my Detection Glasses. I have an idea: could we install a similar detection mechanism in the Eye of Fear? That way, we might be able to overcome its weakness..."
Xu Tianxi took out his Detection Glasses, gesturing to indicate his idea of merging the two.
Ye Yulin's face lit up with joy, and he immediately pulled out a stack of blueprints from his Storage Ring. "Ah, Brother Xu, you're a genius! Come, come, these are the blueprints for the Level 7 Eye of Fear. See if there's anything that can be improved..."
"Haha, don't rush, Brother Ye, I'll do my best..."
The two walked and discussed, Xu Tianxi's thoughts soaring, Ye Yulin's experience seasoned. When the discussion grew exciting, Ye Yulin took out his Eye of Fear and the Sun God Needle, and Xu Tianxi summoned his materialized Full Moon. Comparing the two, each had its unique merits...
During their discussion, Xu Tianxi deeply realized the power of Soul Engineers. A powerhouse like Ye Yulin could pre-charge Soul Guided Devices he crafted by hand, allowing for sudden bursts in combat, which gave him a huge advantage over Soul Masters. Even top-tier Titled Douluo with Ultimate Martial Souls couldn't quite compare.
Ye Yulin, however, deeply recognized that the importance of Soul Masters was still immense. If a top-tier Soul Master like his junior brother could also unleash a rapid burst, he himself might even fall into a disadvantage.
If he were at the same cultivation level as me, I probably wouldn't even have a chance to make a move...
Ye Yulin sighed inwardly, then a feeling of joy arose.
Only a person like this can be Old Man Kong's successor. He's far stronger than those other junior brothers and sisters. Heaven helps our Sun Moon Empire...
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Time flew by. Three days and three nights quickly passed. The two journeyed deep into the Central Mountain Range, their steps becoming more cautious as they went.
Ye Yulin activated a Soul Guided Device, sending a Level 50,000 Winged Tiger flying with a strike from afar. His expression was serious as he said,
"Brother Xu, be careful and protect yourself. We've entered the territory of Soul Beasts over 50,000 years old. These guys rarely eat vegetarian."
Xu Tianxi hummed in acknowledgment, simultaneously receiving a message in his Sea of Spirit and transmitting, "Brother Ye, about ten kilometers away in the seven o'clock direction, there seem to be traces of wolf-type Soul Beasts."
"How do you know? Are you sure?"
"My Spiritual Power perception is strong. It should be accurate."
"Good!" Ye Yulin hardened his resolve, grabbing Xu Tianxi's shoulder and rushing towards the seven o'clock direction.
This time, the Tianmeng Ice Silkworm didn't make the mistake of sensing an Auspicious Beast instead of a Soul Beast. A Silver Moon Wolf King, over five meters long and powerfully built, several Golden Wolf Kings, and various wolf-type Soul Beasts with strange fur colors came into view. The two Soul Engineers, one old and one young, couldn't help but have their eyes light up.
"Brother Ye, set up a soundproofing barrier. I'll use special means to trap them, and you take the opportunity to catch the wolves."
Xu Tianxi's eyes were as deep as a spring as he spoke to Ye Yulin, a rare look of anticipation on his face.
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