Peerless: The Evil Soul Master's Guide to Saving the World

"So... you wiped out the vanguard?"

Xu Cheng looked surprised.

Through the transparent window, looking into the research room, the abyssal creatures were wailing and writhing, trying to break free, but they were firmly trapped by a transparent membrane of soul energy...

"These are the guys who can achieve spatial but distance jumps; the rest I've wiped out." Xiao Hongchen waved his hand, looking righteous and self-assured, needing no further explanation.

"You're getting all worked up over just a couple of compliments," Xu Cheng chuckled.

"You didn't see that command. At the critical moment, even the adjutant panicked. In the crucial moment, I had to step in and take command of the whole situation." Xiao Hongchen said nonchalantly, blowing his hair with a rather smug look.

"However, it can perform short-distance spatial jumps..." A hint of surprise flashed in Xu Cheng's eyes.

This abyss plane is truly a treasure trove.

It was worth it for him to keep it as a whetstone for the Sun and Moon Empire.

If all of it were drawn up to become the River Styx in the underworld, then these hidden little surprises would be missed.

"The advance team has arrived, but the main force will take about a year."

Xu Cheng pondered for a moment and said, "To forge a true space force, it cannot be cultivated in a greenhouse. Let's continue to develop it. Most of the experience gained in land and sea warfare is difficult to apply to the space station. This is a completely new system, including training experience, which needs to be built from scratch. The Space Academy has been established for less than half a year, so you still need to pay close attention..."

"No problem, leave it to me!" Xiao Hongchen nodded slightly.

"but……"

Xu Cheng will be able to sweep across the vast universe beyond the starship.

His expression gradually became serious.

Just now, the God of Destruction sent a message... The matter of the lower realm could no longer be kept secret. Tang San finally couldn't resist and investigated. With the latter's God King status, he naturally wouldn't be deceived.

Although the God of Destruction stopped him and even gained a slight advantage, with the rapid development of the Sun Moon Empire, Tang San will probably have to destroy the Sun Moon Empire sooner or later, even if it means completely breaking ties with the God Realm.

The landscape of the divine realm has undergone tremendous changes.

Two ancient gods, representing good and evil respectively, who occupy the five seats on the committee, have officially inherited their divine positions.

Ji Dong and the Blazing Flame.

Although, at present, the situation favors the side that is about to be destroyed.

With a score of four to one, even if Tang San had extraordinary abilities, it would be difficult for him to turn the tide.

But... if that's all the tricks he has, then our Tang God King wouldn't have been able to command the wind and rain, gain the upper hand, and crush Destruction in the original story.

His methods of bewitching people are absolutely unparalleled.

Regardless of whether what you're saying makes sense or not, just ask what the final result will be.

Ji Dong and Lie Yan are one, and once one is bewitched, the other will inevitably be unable to break free... Unfortunately, he is still not far from the position of god, and can only instruct Destruction to be more careful and guard against the two greenhorns being bewitched by Tang Shenwang.

If they manage to turn the tide, that would be interesting.

However, since Tang San knew about it...

Then we need not show any mercy to Shrek Academy.

The only hidden danger lies with Ah Yin.

Xu Cheng tapped on the table, pondering the competition that would take place six months later.

In fact, with his own strength reaching level 98 Super Douluo, and after modifying Acetus several times, he can now bring Acetus to its "ultimate" potential even without borrowing Tianmeng's spiritual power.

He is also a demigod in the true sense.

That's right.

The materials used to construct Azeus were dragon scales found by the Sun and Moon Army in a secret realm on the continent, a 100,000-year-old tortoise shell found in the treasure vault of the Sea Princess, the dragon scales shed by Di Tian in the Star Dou Great Forest, and the natal scales generously sponsored by the Silver Dragon King.

It took round after round of improvements to achieve the [Aeus] we know today.

Its defensive capabilities are undoubtedly excellent, but what makes it even more formidable is... its ability to withstand strong forces and its resilience.

Even the strongest metal that the Sun Moon Empire can currently forge (specifically Wang Dong'er) cannot control the power of a demigod; in other words, it is easily destroyed.

However, Wang Dong'er has a high potential.

Just because it's not possible now doesn't mean it won't be possible in the future.

The potential of this spirit blacksmith is quite terrifying. According to Xu Cheng's estimation, the system's output is at least comparable to a god. Although there is no god of "forging and furnace fire" in the god realm, Wang Dong'er may be able to create one.

far away...

Xu Cheng recalled Shrek Academy as it is today.

It was truly tragic.

Forced to rely on the spirit rings supplied by the Sun Moon Empire, the Star Dou Great Forest further reduced the number and years of spirit beasts they could hunt, making their situation even more difficult.

Of course, the most important thing is that some old forces and sects around them left one after another, which is what Shrek sees as betrayal.

no way.

The right path now is to seek refuge with a wise ruler.

In the past, everyone could still hold out with Shrek Academy, since its foundation remained unaffected. But now, with the Star Dou Great Forest tightening its control over spirit ring consumption, Shrek Academy has acted like a mad dog, taking over all the power groups like the Clear Sky Sect, leaving them with nothing but scraps. What a joke!

Therefore, in recent years, some smaller forces have been secretly embezzling funds and heading towards the Sun Moon Empire.

The Sun and Moon Empire has chosen not to pursue this matter further.

However, there is one thing... that the Sun Moon Empire does not encourage the cultivation of descendants through clans or sects, but instead encourages sending students to various academies within the Sun Moon Empire.

It wasn't mandatory, but the simple fact that "students of all Sun and Moon Academyes can obtain Soul Rings for free" successfully spurred this phenomenon.

Of course, the price of acquiring soul rings within the Sun Moon Empire is not expensive, at least one-fifth of that on the original continent. However, most closed clans still send their descendants to academies in large numbers.

Would they let such a good opportunity to show their loyalty slip by?
As a certain saying goes...

I don't know who gave gifts, but I know perfectly well who didn't...

"Alright, let's go back to the ground."

Xu Cheng waved his hand.

"Let's leave this place to Lao Ma for now. Before Le Xuan takes over, let him serve as the captain of the main ship."

“Alright, I heard he recently advanced to the title of Douluo, a level nine Soul Master. Although he's a bit lacking in experience, you're now in charge of the empire. Who would object, who would dare to object…” Xiao Hongchen said.

The captain of the main fleet.

They are all extremely important figures in the Sun Moon Empire.

Especially the first captain of the main ship.

Didn't you see those escort ships? A bunch of level nine soul masters are vying to take on those roles. The point isn't the escort ships or even the main ships, but rather—the first batch.

This is something that should definitely be written into the history of the sun and moon.

in other words.

He's currently a frigate captain, but in the future he might become the commander of some space legion.

"..."

Upon hearing this, Xu Cheng remained silent for a moment.

A year ago, my father abdicated and became the retired emperor.

He then took on the heavy responsibility and became the new emperor.

Because it was achieved step by step, steadily and naturally, his prestige was unprecedented and unparalleled in the history of the Sun Moon Empire.

After all, doubling the territory of the Sun Moon Empire, adding a group of vassal states, and even building railways in the sky and the sea, this achievement is absolutely unprecedented and unparalleled...

That's right.

Three years have passed.

Through the seabed and the resources of the Starry Sky Forest, the Sun and Moon Empire is developing at a rocket-like pace. The extremely expensive Starlink Railway project has spread throughout the entire Sun and Moon Empire, bringing the prosperity of Mingdu to every province via rail. Therefore, it is not only Mingdu that is grateful to Xu Cheng.

Rather, it was the true Sun and Moon Empire.

And the Demon Forest gradually submitted...

There was nothing they could do. Xu Cheng brutally beat them, causing countless creatures in the Demon Forest to tremble in fear. That black and white mecha was definitely the eternal nightmare of the Demon Forest and the offspring of the Evil Eye Tyrant.

The Evil Eye Tyrant also became Xu Cheng's ninth spirit ring.

Xu Cheng: I really didn't kill it. It saw the group of souls on my body and my strength, and begged to get on this fast track to godhood.

P.S.: The interstellar war has come to a temporary end; the rest of the story will focus on ground-based events.

……

Deep within the Starry Sky Forest, as dawn broke, a ray of sunlight pierced through the dense, ancient trees reaching for the sky and fell upon Wang Dong'er's shoulder.

The girl stood quietly on a flat boulder, her long, light blue hair dancing lightly in the wind, her beautiful face revealing composure and solemnity.

This was the first time she had used her martial spirit as a material for spirit forging.

Indeed, this is the first time in the world that a martial soul has been forged, and it is also a realm mentioned in the records of spirit forgers. If she can forge it successfully, she will become a true level nine spirit forger.

"Nine-Stage Spirit Forging, Begin!"

She clasped her hands together, her soul power surging around her, and the phantom of the Goddess of Light Butterfly slowly unfolded behind her, its magnificent wings scattering starlight.

"Martial Soul Resonance, Spirit Forging Into Weapon!"

She gave a low shout, and the phantom of the Goddess of Light Butterfly suddenly shrank, transforming into a stream of light that merged into the blazing black iron in her hand. In an instant, magnificent patterns appeared on the metal's surface, pulsating as if alive.

Wang Dong'er flipped her right hand, and a forging hammer appeared out of thin air, its body engraved with intricate soul-guiding runes.

And with everything in place.

"boom!"

"boom!"

"boom!"

Accompanied by a rich, blazing fire, as if the world itself were burning brightly.

The Haotian Hammer, located within it, also underwent subtle changes.

This kind of martial soul reconstruction is so dangerous that any mistake will have irreversible consequences. So, although the girl seemed to be swinging a heavy hammer with a terrifying aura, she was actually being extremely careful.

With each hammer blow...

Sweat trickled down the girl's forehead, soaking her temples, and large beads of sweat rolled down her neck.

"Once she succeeds, her future is limitless." The Crimson King stood atop the ancient tree, looking down at the human girl with a sigh.

"That's right, forging a martial soul, what does she think about this..." Xiong Jun clicked his tongue.

“If we make a mistake, we may fall into the abyss or have to start all over again, but if we succeed…” Di Tian pondered.

"..."

Xu Cheng also stood among the ferocious beasts.

He had his hands behind his back and was dressed in casual clothes.

My lips twitched involuntarily.

He wasn't worried about Wang Dong'er failing; instead, he focused his attention on the martial spirit she was hammering and solidifying...

It looks like a signal axe no matter how you look at it.

Didn't you dislike it before? Did you think it was rude?

Why all of a sudden again...?

"What's wrong?" Gu Yuena stood gracefully on the ancient tree and asked softly.

“It’s nothing…” Xu Cheng’s expression was strange.

Never mind, I'll ask again later.

If they really forged their martial soul into a signal axe, that would be a huge mess.

"boom!!!"

As the final hammer blow landed, the Clear Sky Hammer martial spirit suddenly burst forth with dazzling golden light, and a battle axe, entirely crimson with a pale blue halo emanating from its blade, took shape in her hand.

The handle of the axe is wrapped with butterfly-wing-like patterns, while the edge of the axe blade flows with the sacred aura unique to the Goddess of Light butterfly.

As if to shed the mark of the former Clear Sky Sect, she chose another of her martial souls as her main martial soul, and even fused the two martial souls to some extent.

"Success!" Wang Dong'er smiled slightly and gently swung her battle axe. A blazing flame streaked across the air, instantly vaporizing the surrounding trees and leaving only charred marks.

"Born with the power of both light and fire, capable of both slaying enemies and purifying evil, I shall call you—Light Goddess Butterfly Signal Axe!"

She put away her battle axe with satisfaction and looked up at the sky above the tall trees.

A figure caught her eye and brought a look of delight to her face.

"teacher!!!"

A pair of goddess butterfly wings unfurled from her back, fluttering lightly upwards, carrying a touch of agility and elegance.

"good……"

Xu Cheng smiled.

He sized up the excited girl.

During these three years, he was also busy preparing to optimize [Azeus].

So the last time I saw her was more than a year ago at her coronation ceremony.

The latter also lived up to expectations.

Improving soul power is secondary.

The key point is that she has upgraded the rare [profession change] of Spirit Forger to level nine, which is like having a cheat code. Now she has an extremely high status in the Sun Moon Empire, especially high-level Soul Masters, who basically all need her help. Even some important parts of interstellar warships are made from metals forged by her.

Mingde Hall also has its own dedicated laboratory.

This time, I came to the Star Dou Great Forest because I was afraid of being disturbed while trying to break through to the ninth level. The forest is rich in life energy and I am not disturbed.

"This signal axe will be my future martial soul!" Wang Dong'er conjured the signal axe, wiped the sweat from her face, and revealed a proud expression.

"Why would you do this?" Xu Cheng asked with a strange expression.

The signal axe, imbued with both light and destruction.

That's quite meaningful!

"Teacher, didn't you mention once before that you were interested in making a signal axe? I didn't pay much attention at first, but as time went by, I became more and more interested in this axe. Actually... an axe can also be a work of art," Wang Dong'er said with a shrug.

Xu Cheng: “…”

He glanced furtively at the sky.

I doubt a certain god-king will see this...

"No way..."

Indeed, questioning, understanding, becoming, and transcending—this is the way the world operates.

He casually pulled out a towel and used it to wipe the sweat from the girl's face.

Wang Dong'er was thoroughly enjoying the face-wiping service from her therapist, looking completely absorbed.

Seeing the curious and gossipy looks from the surrounding beasts, Xu Cheng's lips twitched. Looking at Wang Dong'er, who was clearly enjoying herself, he took a deep breath and draped a towel over the girl's face: "Dry yourself." (End of Chapter)