Douluo: The Peerless King of Beast Tamers

Chapter 337 Level 70, Zhang Lexuan Breaks Through, Analysis of Level 9 Soul Tool

Under the cover of darkness of the Sun and Moon Empire, undercurrents surged in the capital city of Ming.

Like a lurking viper, the Holy Spirit Cult rapidly expanded its influence in just a few months, extending its tentacles into every corner of the empire.

The underworld of Mingdu was completely overrun by his iron-fisted methods. Casinos, black markets, intelligence networks, and all shady transactions were branded with the mark of the Holy Spirit Cult.

However, all this bloodshed seemed to be kept out of reach within the high walls of the academy.

Zhou Sichen maintained his regular lifestyle, arriving at the academy's training ground before dawn every morning to conduct basic physical training.

Whether under the scorching sun or in the pouring rain, he steadfastly completes his established training plan.

In class, he listened attentively to Teacher Xuan's explanations and actively participated in discussions, demonstrating the qualities of an excellent student.

In his spare time, he either spent his time in the library researching materials or exchanging ideas with Ji Juechen, appearing no different from an ordinary student.

Xu Tianran harbored suspicions about Zhou Sichen and secretly dispatched multiple groups of spies to monitor his every move.

However, Zhou Sichen's performance was almost flawless. No matter how carefully the spies observed, they could only see a normal Soul Master who was focused on his studies and lived a routine life.

Three months passed quietly. On an ordinary night, Zhou Sichen completed the final breakthrough of his soul power in Zhang Lexuan's apartment.

When that powerful soul force broke through the level 70 barrier, a hint of barely perceptible joy flashed in his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure.

In fact, Zhou Sichen had already broken through to level 70 more than half a month ago.

However, he keenly noticed that the number of evil spirit masters on the streets of Mingdu had recently exploded, and an uneasy atmosphere permeated the entire Mingdu Central City.

Going out to acquire a spirit ring at this sensitive time would undoubtedly put one in the spotlight.

Xu Tianran has always been eyeing him covetously. If he leaves the academy now, he may encounter unpredictable attacks.

Although Zhou Sichen is not afraid of any schemes or tricks, revealing his true strength too early will inevitably disrupt his long-term plans.

Therefore, he was not in a hurry to make a contract with the sea princess, but planned to wait for Zhang Lexuan to join him.

At this moment, Zhang Lexuan is in the critical stage of soul core condensation.

The condensation of the soul core is a significant turning point for every soul master, and a severe test of their talent and strength.

But for a super genius like Zhang Lexuan, this is not an insurmountable obstacle.

Zhang Lexuan has been in seclusion for several months, devoting herself entirely to the condensation of the soul core, and she is now nearing the end.

Zhou Sichen was well aware of Zhang Lexuan's potential.

With her eighth spirit ring, which has been around for 100,000 years, she possesses profound knowledge and skills, making it easy for her to condense a spirit core.

It's almost a certainty that Zhang Lexuan will break through to Super Douluo in the future.

As for the path after level 95, although it is full of unknowns, with her talent and opportunities, she can at least reach level 98.

Zhou Sichen remained inactive precisely because he was waiting for Zhang Lexuan to condense her soul core and break through to level ninety.

The two of them had already devised a plan to leave the academy together after Zhang Lexuan broke through to the next level.

Zhou Sichen will first go to the Mermaid Palace to form a contract with the Sea Princess and obtain his seventh soul ring.

Afterwards, he will take the Sea Princess to the sea to find a suitable 100,000-year-old soul beast for Zhang Lexuan.

This plan can be described as killing two birds with one stone. It can save time and allow Zhang Lexuan to obtain a precious 100,000-year ninth soul ring, resulting in a qualitative leap in her strength.

Recalling his visit to the Mermaid Palace, Zhou Sichen couldn't help but smile.

At that time, they had discussed Zhang Lexuan's ninth spirit ring with the Sea Princess.

As an ally, the Sea Princess was very generous and recommended a 100,000-year-old soul beast suitable for Zhang Lexuan—the Moonlit Illusion Whale.

This Moon Whale had a close personal relationship with the Sea Princess's two daughters, and the Sea Princess promised to help persuade them.

Now, several months have passed, and Zhou Sichen is filled with anticipation, wondering if the Sea Princess's persuasion has been effective.

Time passed slowly as they waited, and finally, on a quiet night, a powerful surge of soul energy emanated from Zhang Lexuan's apartment.

Zhou Sichen and Xu Jiujiu watched silently from the side. They saw that Zhang Lexuan was surrounded by powerful soul energy, like a star about to explode.

The immense soul power surged continuously, impacting every corner of the room.

Zhou Sichen and Xu Jiujiu stood quietly to the side, watching Zhang Lexuan successfully condense her soul core.

As time passed, the violent soul power gradually subsided, and Zhang Lexuan's radiance slowly dimmed.

As the light completely faded, Zhang Lexuan slowly opened her eyes, her face beaming with uncontainable joy.

After months of arduous training, she finally succeeded in condensing her soul core and broke through to level ninety!

This moment not only signifies that she has reached a new level in soul power, but also marks a solid step forward on her path to becoming a soul master.

She only needs one more spirit ring to advance to the Title Douluo level and become one of the very top people on the entire Douluo Continent.

Seeing the smile on Zhang Lexuan's face, Zhou Sichen and Xu Jiujiu also smiled knowingly.

Moonlight, like water, spilled over the quiet courtyard, and Zhang Lexuan was still surrounded by the aura of soul power that had not completely dissipated after her breakthrough.

Her cheeks flushed with excitement, and her eyes sparkled with barely suppressed joy: "I've finally broken through! This is much earlier than expected."

Zhang Lexuan's original cultivation plan was to break through to level 90 around the end of her three-year exchange and study period.

But who could have imagined that in less than two years, she would successfully condense a soul core and achieve this miraculous breakthrough?

This unexpected speed was not only a great testament to her talent, but also filled her with surprise and excitement.

Zhou Sichen and Xu Jiujiu were equally happy, and at the moment of witnessing their friend's breakthrough, their faces also blossomed with genuine smiles.

Zhou Sichen stepped forward, her tone full of congratulations: "Congratulations on breaking through level 90, Senior Sister. Once you obtain your Soul Ring, you'll be a Title Douluo before you even turn 30!"

In the Douluo Continent, becoming a Title Douluo before the age of thirty is an extremely rare occurrence. Zhang Lexuan is about to create a new legend.

Xu Jiujiu's eyes sparkled, and she instantly transformed into a little fangirl, grabbing Zhang Lexuan's arm and praising her repeatedly: "Senior Sister is so amazing. If I could break through to the Title Douluo level at your age, that would be wonderful."

Her tone was full of envy and admiration; in her heart, Zhang Lexuan was the most dazzling star at that moment.

Faced with their praise, Zhang Lexuan smiled gently, her eyes filled with gratitude: "I was able to break through to level 90 so quickly thanks to your help. Without you, my breakthrough would probably have been delayed by two or three years."

She will always remember the help and companionship that Zhou Sichen and Xu Jiujiu gave her over the past two years.

Zhou Sichen waved her hand and said with a smile, "Senior Sister, don't be modest. In the end, it's all because you've worked hard enough. With your talent, you deserve this achievement." The three of them chatted and praised each other, their laughter echoing in the quiet night, warm and beautiful.

After laughing and joking for a while, Zhang Lexuan regained her serious expression: "I just broke through, and I need some time to adapt to the power of the soul core. Let's go get the soul ring in a week."

After the breakthrough, although his strength has been greatly improved, he still needs to carefully refine and adapt to how to perfectly integrate the power of the soul core into himself.

Zhou Sichen nodded without hesitation: "I have no problem. Senior Sister, you don't need to rush. We can get the Soul Ring after you have fully adapted to the power of the Soul Core."

A steady and methodical approach is key; rash actions may leave hidden dangers.

After blinking for a long time, she suddenly said excitedly, "Maybe Senior Sea Princess has already persuaded that Moonwave Illusion Whale with 100,000 years of cultivation. Then Senior Sister, you and Si Chen can just go over and fuse the soul rings directly."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Sichen smiled and said, "It's not impossible. After all, Senior Sister, your talent is extremely rare on the continent."

"With the help of the Soul Spirit Technique, perhaps the Moonlit Illusion Whale will agree."

The Soul Spirit Technique allows Soul Beasts to coexist with Soul Masters in another way, offering a completely new option for Soul Beasts.

The Sea Princess is about to form a contract with Zhou Sichen, so the Moonlit Illusion Whale will probably be tempted too.

A look of longing appeared in Zhang Lexuan's eyes: "If I were really that lucky, I would not only be able to get a suitable soul ring, but I could also experience the power boost brought by the soul spirit."

She had already begun to imagine how powerful she would become once she possessed the Moonlit Whale as her soul spirit.

Zhou Sichen encouraged, "Yes, we will. Think positively. We've always been lucky, haven't we?"

The three of them smiled at each other, all filled with anticipation for the future.

……

As the first rays of dawn appeared, time quickly turned into morning.

As if last night's breakthrough was just an ordinary training session, the three of them went to class on time as usual.

In class, they listened attentively and thought actively, and their every move showed no sign of anything unusual.

However, beneath the seemingly calm surface lies a hidden surprise.

In the afternoon, Fan Yu, carrying a thick stack of documents, hurriedly found Zhou Sichen.

Six months ago, Zhou Sichen retrieved the [Heart of the Toad] from Jing Hongchen, which is an extremely precious level nine soul tool.

Upon receiving it, Zhou Sichen immediately used his mental detection ability, relying on his powerful mental strength to carefully analyze the structure, composition, and parts of the [Heart of the Toad].

He meticulously recorded every minute detail of the structure and every ingenious design.

After that, he worked day and night with two genius masters of soul tools, Xuan Ziwen and Fan Yu.

Countless days and nights of discussion, experimentation, and improvement finally yielded great results not long ago.

The data in Fan Yu's hands at this moment is the culmination of their research over this period, signifying a major breakthrough in their analysis of the [Heart of the Toad].

Zhou Sichen took the documents and quickly scanned the dense data and analysis on them.

As he read on, his eyes gleamed with excitement, and he exclaimed, "Thank you for your hard work, Teacher Fanyu."

"We've mastered the crafting process of the [Heart of the Toad] in just six months. In the future, as long as we have enough materials, we can replicate a level nine soul tool with almost the same effect."

A level nine soul tool is a powerful artifact capable of changing the course of a battle. If it is successfully replicated, it will greatly enhance the strength of the original Douluo Continent.

Fan Yu adjusted her gold-rimmed glasses, her eyes filled with satisfaction: "It wasn't hard work for me at all."

"Without your analysis, it would be impossible for us to fully understand this soul tool without breaking the security array of the [Heart of the Toad], even if I had another year."

Zhou Sichen's ability to detect mental activity played a crucial role in this research, saving them from many detours.

Zhou Sichen smiled modestly: "No matter what, at least the result is good."

Looking at the information in his hand, he seemed to already see Fan Yu shining even brighter in the field of soul tools in the future.

Fan Yu gently adjusted her gold-rimmed glasses, her eyes behind the lenses sparkling with excitement and emotion: "Yes, at least the result is good."

"The time I've spent communicating and learning with Teacher Xuan Ziwen has been like opening the door to a new world."

"His unique insights into the structure of soul tools, as well as his imaginative and innovative ideas, have given me great inspiration."

At this point, the usually calm and reserved level eight soul master showed a rare hint of youthful excitement on his face.

He reached out and stroked the documents in his hand, his eyes full of anticipation: "Now I have once again thoroughly studied the principles and manufacturing process of the level nine soul tool, the [Heart of the Toad]. This deep understanding has given me new insights."

"I can even clearly feel that a brand new door is slowly opening on the path of soul tool making."

"I have a feeling that within three years, I might be able to create a level nine soul tool that truly belongs to me. It will be a work designed entirely according to my own ideas, incorporating all my hard work and wisdom."

Seeing the fighting spirit and confidence burning in Fan Yu's eyes, Zhou Sichen felt sincere admiration.

In the realm of Soul Masters, which originally belonged to the Douluo Continent, Fan Yu's talent was absolutely unparalleled.

He is like a sponge that constantly absorbs nutrients, never stopping on the road of soul tool research.

If Zhou Sichen didn't possess the mental detection ability bestowed upon him by the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm, which is practically a cheat code, he would probably be far inferior to the teacher in front of him in terms of Soul Master talent alone.

Zhou Sichen clasped his hands in a fist and bowed solemnly: "Then congratulations, Teacher Fanyu! With your talent and hard work, becoming a level nine Soul Master is only a matter of time."

"I wish you success in achieving your dream soon and creating a masterpiece of soul-guided devices that will astound the continent!"

This blessing came from the bottom of Zhou Sichen's heart; he knew how much effort Fan Yu had put into the research of soul tools.

Fan Yu smiled and waved his hand, regaining his usual composure: "Thank you for your kind words."

"But right now, the most important thing is to let Professor Xuan Ziwen see these research results as well."

"His experience and perspective might even help him discover some details that we've overlooked."

"After Teacher Xuan finishes reading them, I need to send these materials back to the academy for safekeeping as soon as possible. After all, this involves the core secrets of a level nine soul tool, and we cannot afford to be careless in the slightest."

Zhou Sichen took the documents with both hands and carefully put them into his soul tool.

He knew the significance of this document; each page represented the culmination of countless days and nights of hard work by the three Soul Masters.

"Okay, Ms. Fanyu, I'll go find Ms. Xuan right away. Don't worry, I will keep it safe and return the materials as soon as possible."

Watching Zhou Sichen's departing figure, Fan Yu breathed a sigh of relief, her eyes filled with satisfaction.

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