Douluo: The Peerless King of Beast Tamers

Chapter 304 Ji Juechen's Sudden Enlightenment, Cultivation of Soul Tools

The next day, Zhou Sichen and Ji Juechen arrived together at the trial grounds of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy.

Having accepted Ji Juechen's challenge, Zhou Sichen naturally wouldn't stand him up.

Ji Juechen held his extraterrestrial meteorite iron sword in his hand and looked at Zhou Sichen with anticipation: "Brother Zhou, I hope my sword can meet your eyes."

Zhou Sichen smiled and said, "I'm looking forward to your sword."

Upon hearing this, Ji Juechen said no more. He gripped the sword with both hands, and six soul rings—two yellow, two purple, and two black—rose from his body, his pure soul power merging into the extraterrestrial meteorite sword.

Under the fusion of Ji Juechen's soul power, the extraterrestrial meteorite iron sword in his hand shone brightly and began to tremble slightly.

An incomparably sharp sword intent quietly unfolded around Ji Juechen; this was his own domain—annihilation.

As long as his opponent is intimidated by his aura, he will be invincible, and his sword will be able to kill anyone!

As this domain quietly unfolded, it then directly adhered to the meteorite iron sword without leaking out in the slightest.

Ji Juechen's originally overwhelming sword intent quietly contracted, eventually condensing into a single sword intent.

He gripped the sword with both hands, and a powerful sword intent, several times sharper and resembling a blue dragon, condensed on the meteorite iron sword from outer space.

Upon seeing this, Zhou Sichen smiled slightly. Not only was she not intimidated by Ji Juechen's aura, but she calmly walked towards him.

Moreover, Zhou Sichen didn't even release his martial spirit.

However, a golden halo had already emerged in Zhou Sichen's eyes, a domain was quietly released, and a powerful will instantly unfolded.

This scene moved Ji Juechen slightly, and then a look of wild joy appeared on his face.

This is the kind of opponent he's looking for, a true opponent just like him!

Knowing he was no match for Zhou Sichen, Ji Juechen abandoned the clash of soul skills and instead poured his sword intent and power into this sword strike.

I thought Zhou Sichen would use his powerful soul skill to counter my strongest sword strike.

To Ji Juechen's surprise, Zhou Sichen also used a powerful "intention" to fight against him.

As Zhou Sichen walked towards him, Ji Juechen felt as if it were not a person approaching, but a majestic monarch.

With each step Zhou Sichen took forward, his aura grew even more imposing, and that kingly presence gradually shattered Zhou Sichen's sword intent on a spiritual level.

With each step Zhou Sichen took forward, the sword intent in Ji Juechen's hand was gradually eroded.

Even when Zhou Sichen stood in front of Ji Juechen, he still couldn't unleash his strongest sword strike.

Zhou Sichen walked step by step to Ji Juechen, slowly raised his right hand, and gently flicked Ji Juechen's meteorite iron sword with his fingers.

"Ong!"

The next moment, under Zhou Sichen's absolute suppression and control of "Ruling the World," Ji Juechen's strongest sword strike was broken.

Ji Juechen instinctively let go of the sword, and the meteorite iron sword in his hand clattered to the ground.

Ji Juechen groaned, staring incredulously at Zhou Sichen, who seemed like a king descending to earth, and was momentarily dazed.

It was as if the person in front of him was not the Brother Zhou who had been discussing wine with him yesterday, but an emperor who controlled everything under heaven.

An immense pressure instantly swept over his entire body, and Ji Juechen felt himself suddenly drenched in sweat. The once incomparably sharp sword intent vanished in an instant.

Ji Juechen's eyes seemed to be filled with nothing but gold, but then, the sword he was pursuing also became crystal clear at that moment.

In Ji Juechen's eyes, amidst the dazzling gold before him, a sharp sword, seemingly capable of annihilating everything, slowly materialized.

Ji Juechen's aura suddenly surged again at this moment!

In an instant, the sword intent soared into the sky.

At the same time, a gentle voice slowly resounded throughout this golden world.

"You are on the right path. The true road is never in the dazzling thoroughfare, but hidden in the depths of a secluded path where no one goes."

"You abandoned all distractions and poured your life's blood into the cultivation of swordsmanship. This purity and dedication is like the plum blossom that endures ten years of frost and snow before it can bloom with fragrance. It is also like the sword in your hand, which you have sculpted countless times before it has become a great weapon."

"Your swordsmanship may seem solitary, but only when you sever the complexities of the outside world can you glimpse the true nature of the swordsmanship."

Hearing that familiar voice, Ji Juechen gained a deeper understanding of his own swordsmanship.

Unbeknownst to him, the golden expanse before him had transformed into a pristine white space, and he had vanished, replaced by a sword.

This sword is formless; it can be long or short, sharp or blunt...

No matter how it changes, that powerful sword intent never changes, and it only grows stronger.

In the center of the trial field, Ji Juechen had already sat cross-legged at some point, with the meteorite iron sword from outer space resting on his knees, and he had actually entered a state of deep meditation.

Zhou Sichen stood to the side, his bright golden eyes had returned to normal, and the [Reign Over the World] skill had been withdrawn.

Looking at the enlightened Ji Juechen, Zhou Sichen knew that the "intention" he had gained this time was something the other party had indeed felt.

Zhou Sichen couldn't help but admire Ji Juechen's exceptional talent in sword intent.

Simply sharing his "intentions" with Ji Juechen was enough to give him such insights.

Looking at Ji Juechen, who was deep in meditation, Zhou Sichen said softly, "Given time, you will surely reach new heights on this path and achieve accomplishments beyond the imagination of the world."

"Know that the deepest connections in this world often favor those who single-mindedly pursue the light, and your talent and blessings will complement each other in the process, blossoming into an astonishing brilliance."

These two sentences were clearly imprinted in Ji Juechen's mind.

But at this moment, just as Zhou Sichen said, he was completely absorbed, and even if he heard it, it was as if he hadn't heard it at all.

At this moment, Xu Jiujiu and Jing Ziyan, who were standing by the training ground, walked over.

The two girls were just speculating that even if Ji Juechen was no match for Zhou Sichen, he certainly wouldn't be instantly killed.

But before they even saw the two of them start fighting, they saw that Ji Juechen, facing Zhou Sichen who hadn't even released his martial spirit, didn't slash out with a single sword.

Not only that, but Zhou Sichen flicked the sword out of Ji Juechen's hand with a light touch.

Then, just as the two women were surprised, Ji Juechen suddenly froze on the spot, and after a moment, he actually sat down cross-legged...

Xu Jiujiu and Jing Ziyan exchanged a glance, both seeing disbelief in each other's eyes: "This..."

The two women approached Zhou Sichen and, after a long pause, couldn't help but ask, "Sichen, what's wrong with him? Weren't you sparring? Why does he seem to have entered a deep meditation?"

Zhou Sichen nodded: "That's right, Brother Ji has indeed entered a deep meditative state, and it's the kind of enlightenment that comes from sudden realization."

“We may not have fought, but in reality, our intentions clashed violently.”

“During this process, Brother Ji had an epiphany, and he gained a profound understanding of his sword intent.” Jing Ziyan understood immediately upon hearing this, because this was not the first time Ji Juechen had done something like this.

Jing Ziyan looked at Zhou Sichen, her beautiful eyes filled with excitement. Zhou Sichen was indeed their good fortune.

Ji Juechen's entry into a deep meditative state signifies that he has gained a great deal this time.

Once Ji Juechen fully digests these gains, not only will his swordsmanship improve, but his overall cultivation will also see a significant boost.

With Ji Juechen's martial spirit and innate soul power, it's impossible for him to have raised his cultivation to such a level at this age.

Judging from his talent in cultivating his own martial soul, Ji Juechen is actually not strong. His innate level three soul power is an insurmountable weakness.

However, this guy has forged his own path through hard work, perseverance, and unwavering determination.

Even the improvement in his soul power was related to his special cultivation method.

By merging his body into the sword, he transformed his martial spirit into pure sword intent and soul power, merging it into the meteorite iron sword from outer space.

Enabling him to improve his sword intent and swordsmanship will indirectly improve his cultivation level, thus achieving a balance.

This unique and abnormal training method is what forged the legend of this sword fanatic.

Or rather, this was just the beginning of Ji Juechen's legendary life.

Jing Ziyan bowed deeply to Zhou Sichen: "Thank you, Zhou Sichen. Ji Neng's achievements are definitely inseparable from your help."

Although Jing Ziyan does not practice swordsmanship, she has been inseparable from Ji Juechen for so many years, so how could she not know how Ji Juechen's sword intent has improved?

The scene just now was perhaps Zhou Sichen using his "intention" to help Ji Juechen comprehend and thus help Ji Juechen achieve enlightenment.

In response to Jing Ziyan's gratitude, Zhou Sichen helped her up, saying, "You're too kind. Since we're friends, isn't it only natural for us to help each other improve?"

Upon hearing this, Jing Ziyan looked at Zhou Sichen with even greater gratitude: "Brother Zhou is very righteous, I won't say anything more."

Zhou Sichen smiled and said, "That's more like it."

Then Zhou Sichen pointed at Ji Juechen: "Judging from Brother Ji's current state, I'm afraid he won't be able to finish his deep meditation anytime soon. I'll have to trouble Sister Ziyan to take care of Brother Ji during this time."

Jing Ziyan smiled and nodded: "Of course, it's not his first time anyway."

……

Inside the office, Jing Hongchen was carefully studying the structure of the new soul tool when Lin Jiayi suddenly ran over and told him about Ji Juechen's sudden enlightenment.

After hearing the whole story, Jing Hongchen's eyes were filled with amazement: "This Zhou Sichen is indeed extraordinary."

"With a single finger, Ji Juechen had an epiphany. This guy's 'intention' is even more terrifying than that sword fanatic Ji Juechen. He truly deserves to be a descendant of the Dragon God Douluo."

Then Jing Hongchen smiled and said, "However, Zhou Sichen did do a good thing this week. With Ji Juechen's sudden enlightenment, his strength will probably increase by a lot."

Lin Jiayi chimed in, "Yes, Hall Master, although Ji Juechen is a bit of an anomaly, his strength is undoubtedly the strongest among his peers."

"When he grows up, he will also be a sharp sword for conquering new territories."

Lin Jiayi's words were exactly what Jing Hongchen was thinking. Jing Hongchen continued, "This kid is a genius who specializes in martial spirits. Although his swordsmanship and sword intent cannot be copied, his will and perseverance can be passed on."

"It might not be a bad idea to have him serve as a martial spirit cultivation mentor at the Master Academy in the future."

Lin Jiayi immediately flattered him: "The leader is wise!"

Jing Hongchen waved his hand: "You can go now. Don't affect Ji Juechen's breakthrough. The training ground will be closed for the time being."

Lin Jiayi nodded: "I understand, Master."

After Lin Jiayi left, Jing Hongchen slowly stood up, left the office, and headed towards the palace.

At the trial grounds, after Ji Juechen's enlightenment, Zhou Sichen and Xu Jiujiu spent some time with Jing Ziyan before leaving the trial grounds.

They had their own things to do, so they naturally wouldn't wait at the training grounds indefinitely. Jing Ziyan alone was enough to take care of them.

After leaving the training ground, Zhou Sichen and Xu Jiujiu went directly to Xuan Ziwen's laboratory.

Having been at the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy for several months, Zhou Sichen has gained a clearer understanding of the more complex core formations of soul tools thanks to this breakthrough in his mental strength.

It has been almost a year since he became a level 7 Soul Master, and he is now preparing for the level 8 Soul Master assessment.

Although the power of current soul tools is limited for true powerhouses.

However, Jing Hongchen, with a cultivation level of only 94, was able to hold his own against Xuanzi, who was at level 98, with a bunch of soul tools, which is enough to show the value of soul tools.

This thing might be fireworks or cannons to beings at the God Realm, but on the Douluo Continent, it is a real war machine.

Moreover, the future battle armor is also derived from soul tools, so it is inevitable that Zhou Sichen will learn soul tools.

He might even create a level 10 soul tool earlier than Ye Xishui and Kong Deming.
If Zhou Sichen possessed a powerful weapon like a level 10 soul tool, not to mention its strategic significance, it would be more than enough to lure Jing Hongchen into a trap.

For Zhou Sichen now, after forming a contract with the Snow Empress, he is no longer afraid of the threat of a level 99 Peerless Douluo.

Moreover, with the Sea Princess joining the God-Making Project, she will become a super combat power comparable to a level 99 Peerless Douluo in the future.

Zhou Sichen's only weakness now is the increase in power. Once the three great empires of Douluo Continent are completely united, he can begin to plot the Sun Moon Empire.

If Jing Hongchen can be won over before then, at least half of Mingdetang's forces will defect to their side in the future and become their allies.

In this way, the difficulty of taking over the Sun Moon Empire and destroying the Holy Spirit Cult will be greatly reduced.

Now, Long Xiaoyao and Ye Xishui, both level 99 peerless Douluo, are no longer a threat.

As long as there's a chance to take down these two guys, the other evil spirit masters are nothing but chickens and dogs in front of Zhou Sichen's Necromancer Saint God.

Moreover, his [Sun, Moon, and Star] Martial Soul Fusion Skill with Zhang Lexuan is also the nemesis of evil soul masters.

Even if Zhou Sichen, who now possesses the first soul core, only has a fourth-ring copy of the Sun Martial Soul, his soul power foundation is no less than Zhang Lexuan's.

Therefore, as long as Xu Jiujiu breaks through to the Soul Saint realm quickly, the power of their [Sun, Moon, Star] three-soul fusion skill will be greatly enhanced.

There are countless ways to deal with evil spirit masters.

However, as you progress with Soul Tools, what you need is not just talent and ability, but more importantly, experience and knowledge.

Zhou Sichen is currently with Xuan Ziwen, frantically learning everything he knows about soul tools.

After all, given Zhou Sichen's mental strength and his divine skill of mental detection, once he creates an eighth-level soul tool, it could directly reach the perfect level.

Just like his first level six and level seven soul tools, he reached his peak right from the start.

Either don't break through, or if you do, breaking through is the best outcome.

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