Douluo Continent: Martial Soul Young Gilas, Sandstorm King!

Chapter 66 The Southern Volcanic Belt, the Land of Divine Inheritance?
Lou Gao's expression was absolutely priceless.

Shock, bewilderment, realization, speechlessness... a variety of emotions played out on his weathered old face, finally turning into a long sigh filled with endless感慨 and a deep sense of defeat.

"Hiss...you brat...your martial spirit...it's simply unreasonable!"

Lou Gao grabbed his messy hair hard, as if trying to pull out and throw away all the deeply ingrained common sense about soul masters.

"I can understand sharing some abilities when a Martial Soul is attached... but sharing Soul Skills? Unheard of! Sharing Soul Rings? That's even more of a fantasy! And now... even moves and skills can be shared and comprehended?! And they're comprehended by themselves?!"

Lou Gao looked at the arc of electricity on Lin Xia's fist, then at the young Kiras beside him, who was also excitedly letting out a "yo-ji" and whose little paws were crackling with even stronger purple lightning as it sensed the aura of lightning. Lou Gao's lips twitched uncontrollably several times.

"Alright! I see now!"

Lou Gao waved his hand self-deprecatingly, his tone carrying a hint of helpless laughter.

"Having such a prodigy disciple like you has completely 'disabled' me in the field of Soul Master cultivation! Apart from providing you with some ores as snacks, I've done absolutely nothing! I haven't experienced any of the joy of being a teacher at all!"

Even so, Lou Gao's eyes couldn't hide his relief and elation.

The stronger his disciples are, the happier he will be.

"but……"

The helplessness in Lou Gao's eyes was quickly replaced by a more fervent and excited light, even brighter than when he demonstrated the soul guidance array!

"Lightning Fist? He mastered it by eating Purple Lightning Iron Ore?"

Lin Xia withdrew the electric arc and nodded.

"It should be. It had previously devoured a large amount of purple lightning iron ore, and perhaps the energy accumulation, combined with the impact and stimulation of the void stone's energy, caused it to manifest."

Lou Gao's breathing suddenly became heavy, and an extremely bold and tempting idea erupted in his mind like magma!

Lou Gao suddenly grabbed Lin Xia's shoulders, his voice trembling with excitement.

"Xia! You just said... that eating ores of different attributes... might allow you to learn skills of the corresponding attribute? For example... fire? ice? even wind or water?"

"That's the theory."

Lin Xia gave an affirmative answer, his eyes becoming incredibly intense, as this was exactly the direction he had been considering.

"The Purple Lightning Iron Ore contains the power of lightning, and we have mastered the Lightning Fist."

"So, if we find ore containing the ultimate fire element, or ore containing the ultimate ice element, or other elemental ores... there's a high probability that both Lars and I will be able to master powerful techniques of other elements!"

Lin Xia's mind flashed through images of the Fire-type abilities Larvitar might be able to learn, such as Flamethrower, Flamethrower, Sunny Day, Flame Punch, and Flame Fang.

"Wonderful! Wonderful! Hahahaha!"

Lou Gao suddenly burst into loud laughter, which made the anvils in the forging room hum. The previous "frustration in teaching" was instantly thrown to the winds.

The problem that had been troubling him—the top-tier materials needed for the Soul Guidance Mech—now perfectly coincided with Lin Xia's need to become stronger!
"It's like a pillow being delivered when you're sleepy! No, it's like God threw a pillow right in my face!"

Lou Gao paced back and forth excitedly, rubbing his rough hands vigorously, his eyes gleaming with the light of someone who had discovered a rare mineral vein.

Lou Gao abruptly stopped, his gaze sharp as he looked at Lin Xia and Young Gilas, and said decisively:
"Xia! Young Gilas! Your bodies have recovered, and you need attribute ores to enhance your strength! I've been struggling to find top-tier materials containing special powers to forge the mech cores and armor! This is a match made in heaven!"

Lou Gao waved his hand, pointing south, as if he could penetrate layers of barriers and see where the subterranean fire was surging.

"Perfect timing! I know a place! An ancient, legendary mineral vein is hidden deep within the Antarctic volcanic belt! Mount Norton!" "Mount Norton?"

Lin Xia's eyes flashed with a sharp light, and his heart began to pound uncontrollably! A volcano! Lava from the earth! Wasn't this the ideal environment for nurturing fire-type ores?!
Moreover, the far south volcanic belt.
If Lin Xia remembered correctly, there seemed to be a divine legacy over there.

"Yes! Mount Norton!"

Lou Gao's tone was resolute, carrying an unquestionable determination.

"The volcano is active there, and lava flows endlessly. Legend has it that deep within the rock strata of the volcano's interior, there are many special fire-related minerals!"

Lou Gao's eyes burned with a fierce ambition.

"If I can find it, I can create mecha parts that can withstand the violent energy of the Void Stone core and even actively absorb and convert the power of the earth fire to enhance my attacks!"

"Moreover, the environment there is most likely to produce top-tier fire-type ores for you and Young Gilas! A win-win situation!"

Lin Xia felt her blood boiling, and she almost impatiently asked:
"Teacher! When do we leave?!"

Lou Gao looked at the eagerness that was about to burst forth in his disciple's eyes, and it was as if he saw his younger self. He couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"Hahaha! Good! I love your spirit! Just like mine back in the day!"

Lou Gao suppressed his smile and patted Lin Xia on the shoulder.

"Haste makes waste, especially when it comes to tofu made from volcanic lava! Mount Norton is located in the far south volcanic belt, far from Gengxin City, and the environment is treacherous."

"Moreover, exploring for minerals deep inside a volcano is by no means easy; we must be prepared for a protracted battle and fierce fighting!"

Lou Gao's expression turned serious and earnest.

"Therefore, we need to prepare! I need a day to seal up the most important research data at hand, hand over the few key orders backlogged in the association to Si Long and his senior disciples, and arrange the operation of the association for the next period of time."

"This trip could last anywhere from one or two months to half a year, or even longer! We must resolve all our concerns about the future."

Lou Gao looked at Lin Xia with a look of entrustment in his eyes.

"Xia, you too! Don't just get excited. Go and get ready right away!"

Lou Gao began listing the details on his fingers, speaking quickly and clearly.

"Go to the market and buy as much high-energy, easy-to-store dry food and other food as possible, as well as salt and sugar... pack as much as you can! Also, prepare at least a month's worth of clean water! Clean water is a scarce commodity in volcanic areas!"

"Also, go find Old Liu, who's in charge of herbs at the association, and bring him the best antidotes, anti-inflammatory drugs, hemostatic powders, cooling medicines to prevent heatstroke and cool down, medicines to treat internal injuries... everything you can think of that he can provide! Especially strong medicines to prevent burns and resist fire poison! The more the better! In a volcano, this stuff is life!"

"Also, check the ammunition for the firearms we developed earlier to ensure that nothing goes wrong."

Lin Xia listened attentively, memorizing every single detail.

"Don't worry, teacher, I'll take care of it right away!"

After saying this, Lin Xia bent down and picked up the young Gilas, who was also excitedly shouting "Yo-ji yo-ji".

"Yorkiras, let's go! We're going on a big shopping spree! And then... a feast at the volcano!"

(End of this chapter)