Douluo Continent: My Martial Soul, the Fangtian Halberd, Empowers Me with Filial Piety

Chapter 228 Half a year has passed in the blink of an eye! Setting off on the Star Luo!
Time flies like an arrow.

Time is like turning the pages of a book; once you turn one page, half a year has passed.

After receiving the invitation from Monster Academy, Shrek Academy naturally did not back down, and the academy's leadership unanimously agreed to go.

After a six-month selection process, the academy finally selected eight students to go to the Star Luo Continent.

Because the competition requires participants to be under 20 years old, and Shrek Academy only has students in their third year or below who meet the requirements, most of the candidates are from the first and second years.

They are Tang Wuling, Xu Xiaoyan, Wu Siduo, and Xie Xie from the first grade, and Yuan Enyehui, Le Zhengyu, and Ye Xinglan from the second grade.

The number of students in these two cohorts was far too high; not a single third-year student was selected.

The last spot was naturally reserved for Jiang Yi, serving as a safety net for the Shrek Academy exchange team.

Shrek's glory is supreme!
……

Six months later, at the Tang Clan's underground research institute.

In the testing area, Ling Zichen waved excitedly, dismissing the researchers around him.

"Get out of the way! Get out of my way, all of you! I'm starting it up!"

She tied her black hair into a neat single ponytail, and her whole body was covered with a thin layer of pink mecha armor, making her figure appear even fuller and more voluptuous.

"Whoo~"

Ling Zichen stared at the button on his arm, took a deep breath, and felt his heart pounding.

By implanting the core of the source into the mecha as a power source, the mecha can be miniaturized.

She had originally expected that this research would take at least several years to achieve initial results, but here, she actually completed it ahead of schedule.

Moreover, her mecha doesn't have an external core; it's directly connected to the source within her own body.

"Don't blow it up, you idiot..."

Ling Zichen licked her red lips, but there was no fear in her eyes.

To die for science is a worthy death.

Without further hesitation, she pressed the start button, and the soul guidance array on the surface of the mecha instantly began to glow.

Meanwhile, on the perimeter of the test zone, behind layers of protective walls, Jiang Yi and Mu Ye stood observing the situation inside.

"Uncle Wild, will something unexpected happen?"

Jiang Yi blinked, turned his head, and asked Mu Ye beside him.

After he went back, he figured out Ling Zichen's identity. If he were to die unexpectedly, it would be difficult to explain to Zang Xin.

But this woman was really bold; she insisted on taking matters into her own hands, claiming it was to "obtain firsthand data."

"Don't worry, I've implemented a blocking mechanism. As long as she doesn't overload the source, there won't be any problems."

Makino stood with his hands behind his back, looking confident.

He has been immersed in the field of mecha for decades, so he is confident in his abilities.

However, this girl is really going all out. He only dared to fuse the mecha and the soul, but Ling Zichen, an ordinary person, dared to directly modify his physical body.

Makino couldn't help but admire such a spirit of scientific research.

"Om-"

As the start button was pressed, a faint light emerged from Ling Zichen's body, traveling along the soul guidance array on the mecha, constantly growing stronger, and finally transforming into a blazing white light that enveloped her.

When the light reached its peak, it suddenly subsided, revealing her figure once more.

At this moment, Ling Zichen was covered in streamlined pink armor, with a hazy pink halo flowing around him, giving him a very high-tech look.

"Hahaha! I did it!"

Ling Zichen's hearty laughter echoed in the room.

Immediately afterwards, she carefully maneuvered the mecha, and her body swayed and floated into the air.

"Clap clap clap!"

The researchers around her, watching her awkward yet steady flight, spontaneously applauded.

This is just a small step for ordinary people, but a giant leap for mecha research.

The success of the experiment means that mecha have a new direction for development, and in the future, ordinary people may not be able to pilot god-level mecha.

"Dad, Mom... I did it..."

As Ling Zichen watched the ground recede beneath her feet, tears welled up in her eyes.

Applying the core of the positive cycle source to mecha was the lifelong pursuit of my parents and their last wish.

Unfortunately, they didn't get to see this scene... Overwhelmed with emotion, her already unskilled control became even more unstable, and she swayed and suddenly lost her balance.

"Oh dear! I—"

The feeling of weightlessness as she fell pulled her back from her memories, but the next second, a pair of arms caught her steadily.

"Sister Ling, I told you to practice the controls before trying it out, but you wouldn't listen."

Jiang Yi gently landed her with his arm around her, taking the opportunity to scold her.

If it were to hit the ground, causing a short circuit in the mech, the accumulated energy would lead to an explosion... and that would be a real disaster.

"Hmph! My mech is as strong as a three-word battle armor, it's not going to break so easily!"

Ling Zichen rolled her eyes at Jiang Yi, seeing through his little scheme at a glance.

Immediately, she deactivated the mecha, and the core of her inner source gradually calmed down, followed by a wave of weakness.

So she simply nestled in Jiang Yi's arms and didn't rush to get down.

"By the way, now that the preliminary verification is successful, remember to ask Lao Zang to send the money."

Her face was slightly pale, but she still looked up and gave Jiang Yi some instructions.

The next step, the testing and adaptation of the weapon, is the highlight of the entire experimental process.

"It's all ready. Various melee soul tools, small concentrated cannons... they should arrive tomorrow."

Jiang Yi chuckled and carried her toward the lounge.

"Really? I absolutely love you, Jiang Yi!"

Ling Zichen's eyes lit up, and she was so excited that she almost wanted to kiss him.

She did move closer, but Jiang Yi turned his head slightly and avoided her.

"I'm already taken, sister, you're too late."

Jiang Yi shrugged and said half-jokingly.

However, Ling Zichen waved his hand dismissively, looking completely indifferent.

"It's okay! I don't need you. Just lend me a jar of seeds, and that will save Lao Zang from bothering me every day!"

She licked her red lips, staring intently at Jiang Yi with a fierce, aggressive gaze.

This little boy's body is somewhat special, full of life energy; he's practically a freak and has great research value.

Unfortunately, Jiang Yi wouldn't let her study it, so she plans to have one herself to play with!

Jiang Yi:......

Is this something you can just borrow casually?
"Ahem! Sister Ling, you should get some rest!"

Jiang Yi pushed open the door to the lounge, placed her on the bed, covered her with the blanket, and then turned and left.

I can't afford to mess with them, I'm outta here.

"Haha~"

Ling Zichen leaned against the headboard, watching his hurried departure, a slight smile playing on her lips.

If you want to run away, there is no way!
Once I'm done with this project, I'll have Lao Zang knock you out and get things done!

……

On the other side, just after leaving the Tang Clan, Jiang Yi received an urgent communication.

"Jiang Yi! Are you still going to Xingluo? If not, give me your spot!"

As soon as the call connected, Na'er's voice came out.

She wanted to go on a trip with her sister, but Yunming, knowing Na'er's carefree personality, decisively refused.

Putting Na'er on the ship would be no different from the Japanese invading a village.

"I'll be there soon, what's the rush? It's not time yet."

Jiang Yi pursed his lips, glanced at the time—ten minutes left—but quickened his pace nonetheless.

Today was the day to gather and depart, but because of Ling Zichen's first-generation mecha test, he was worried and stayed a little longer.

Before long, he arrived at Lingbing Square.

At this moment, Tang Wuling and her six companions were already waiting in the square.

(End of this chapter)