The Legend of Douluo Continent II: The Phantom of the ...

"Teacher Xuan, there's no new material, but I want to talk to you about something else."

Compared to the research progress of No. 1, Su Yu was not too concerned. He could not sneak into the Yuanen family, and as for the Wanjing Sect, he probably had already been watched by that fellow villager. If he showed his face, he would be killed instantly.

However, Xuan Ziwen's secret laboratory is not in the Wanjing Sect, but in a remote underground area outside Xingluo City. Even if the Xingluo Empire dug three feet into the ground, it might not be able to find this place. After all, this is a place that Su Yu spent a lot of money to build in collaboration with the Yuanen family.

Many of the Yuanen family's soul tools come from here. If it weren't for the limited manpower and the fear of information leakage, this huge underground laboratory alone could generate a considerable income.

We have no shortage of technology, materials, or even a market for soul tools, but we're afraid of being investigated...

If it's found that they're related to Su Yu, then it's gone.

"What could make you take such a big risk and come all the way back to tell me?" Xuan Ziwen couldn't understand it. The whole city was in an uproar, yet Su Yu still dared to risk coming back.

Su Yu sorted out his thoughts and replied, "The Sun Moon Empire has already developed a general direction. Our current research is only equivalent to their first stage of research. I originally thought that we could develop it by disassembling and studying Number One, but this matter is still too time-consuming for us."

"So, you want to return Number One?" Xuan Ziwen wasn't stupid; he subconsciously guessed Su Yu's thoughts.

"It's not about returning it, but about making it play a greater role," Su Yu replied firmly.

A greater role?

What do you mean by letting him play a greater role? Could it be...?

Xuan Ziwen looked at Su Yu, another idea forming in his mind, and then asked, "What do you plan to do? Hand it over to Shrek Academy and start the Star Luo Empire?"

Su Yu replied, "Neither. I want him to appear in the Heavenly Soul Empire, and then blow it up..."

"What?!" Xuan Ziwen was startled by Su Yu's idea.

Did they blow up number one?

Are you kidding me? This is the culmination of nearly a thousand years of soul guidance technology of the Sun Moon Empire. In terms of value, it can be called a milestone masterpiece. And it just exploded like that?

"Originally, we planned to take it out and return it to the Sun Moon Empire at the right time. After all, if Luo Yu's identity is combined with the return of Number One, we can directly merge it into Mingde Hall. If we rely on our own research, we probably won't be able to catch up with Mingde Hall's thousands of years of heritage in our lifetime."

Su Yu paused. The plan had changed, so his own plan had to change as well. "But plans can't keep up with changes. Someone has already set their sights on my plan. The trouble that the three empires are causing now is also being fueled by that guy. Number One can be rebuilt if it's gone. If we don't lure that guy out, I think our losses might be even greater."

"What do you plan to do?" Xuan Ziwen looked at Su Yu, his mind already in turmoil. He could guess that someone was secretly stirring things up outside, trying to direct the blame at Su Yu.

As the saying goes, if the sky falls, there are tall people to hold it up.

But Su Yu really did smash a hole in the sky, indirectly causing the earth-shattering battle in Mingdu.

When Xuan Ziwen learned of this news, he vaguely guessed that it might be Su Yu's doing, but what followed was the most explosive. The elites of the three empires were all lost, and almost all of the younger generation of elites were captured.

What's the point of fighting? In a few decades, the elite forces of the three empires will be essentially wiped out, and there will be a gap in their core strength. The three empires will absolutely not allow this to happen, and the subsequent rescue operations indirectly proved this point.

Therefore, in Xuan Ziwen's view, war was only a matter of time.

Su Yu continued, "The Sun Moon Empire will inevitably negotiate with the three great empires. If, during these negotiations, Number One falls into the hands of the Heavenly Soul Empire's Body Sect and causes a massive explosion due to its unauthorized dismantling, what do you think the Sun Moon Empire will do, Professor Xuan? Will they continue negotiations, or will they immediately go to war?"

"You have a way to deliver Number One to the Body Sect?" Xuan Ziwen was somewhat surprised. The Body Sect has always been secluded and does not appear in public. Although the sect acts eccentrically, its location is still relatively secretive.

Su Yu shook his head, saying helplessly, "Ideas are ideas, and reality is reality. I can't put the Body Sect away, but I can put it in the Star Luo Empire. However, how it will end up in their hands is another matter. The main thing is that once this thing falls into their hands, they will definitely use it to exchange for hostages and will keep it under strict guard. With our current abilities, it's unlikely that we can remotely control Number One and blow it up."

Xuan Ziwen looked at Su Yu, a glint of inspiration flashing in his eyes, and asked thoughtfully, "So, what are your plans...?"

"Using someone else to do your dirty work, Teacher Xuan, don't forget, the eldest disciple of the Body Sect is still imprisoned in the Sun Moon Empire!"

Su Yu remained calm. Since that "fellow villager" believed that Number One was in his hands, then what would you think if Number One appeared in the world but was not in my hands?

"You mean, let the disciples of the Body Sect admit it themselves?" Xuan Ziwen didn't quite believe that the disciples of the Body Sect would do such a thing.

But he forgot one thing: the Sun Moon Empire still had a large group of top-tier evil soul masters...

Not to mention, there's also this necromancer saint, a necromancer personally trained by the Undead Scourge, Elex. When it comes to necromancy, those half-baked evil soul masters from the Sun Moon Empire are no match for him.

"It's just an idea for now. We'll need some time to make a detailed plan. If it works out, great. If not, we'll have to take another path."

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The path before us is just a hypothetical one. If it proves unworkable, we must not allow it to fall into the hands of the three great empires, even if it means returning it to the Sun and Moon Empire.

Xuan Ziwen asked, "So you want to destroy Number One?"

"This is just one of the alternatives. We would only destroy Number One as a last resort. It would be best to return it through some covert channels."

Number One is something that can't be exposed to the light of day. Now that there's so much turmoil outside, whoever has it will be doomed if it comes into the light.

Because once the Body Sect finds out, they'll be the first to rush over and take him down.

After a brief discussion about the handling of Number One, he brought Xuan Ziwen another piece of news that was even more important than Number One.

The Great Era of Soul Guidance is Coming Soon!

Upon hearing about the existence of spirit metal, Xuan Ziwen's eyes widened, and he stared at Su Yu in disbelief: "Impossible! The Sun Moon Empire searched for such a long time for a way out, how could you find it so easily!"

"Teacher Xuan, I know what I'm about to say will overturn your understanding, but please, you absolutely must see what this is?"

Su Yu placed a large piece of spirit metal in front of Xuan Ziwen. This was the first piece he had forged himself after Luo Yu.

The secret of spirit metal is no longer a novelty within Mingde Hall, but it is strictly limited to use in the laboratories of the top soul masters within the hall.

However, there was absolutely no word from the outside world about the existence of spirit metal.

When Xuan Ziwen took the spirit metal from Su Yu, only one thought came to his mind.

The Great Era of Soul Guidance has truly arrived...

A small breakthrough in materials can solve many problems; if materials affect soul power, they can also determine many things.

This is why the rare metals of the Sun Moon Empire are so important in soul tools. The Sun Moon Empire controls the vast majority of rare metal production, which fundamentally curbs the development of soul tools in the three major empires.

The emergence of spirit metals is like opening up a completely new path!

Xuan Ziwen fell silent, staring into deep thought as he looked at the spirit metal Su Yu handed him.

Originally, Su Yu planned to tell Xuan Ziwen the good news when the spirit metal was born, but due to a series of events that happened afterward, Su Yu simply did not have time to deal with so many things, which is why it has been delayed until now.

Xuan Ziwen's silence is actually a compromise with reality. He originally wanted to make a name for himself, but faced with the current reality, he has to admit his shortcomings.

When Su Yu took out Number One, it was the first time he was shocked by the Sun Moon Empire's cutting-edge soul guidance technology. When he learned that Number Two had been created and that they were chasing after the peak Douluo Xuanzi, it was the second time he was shocked.

An individual's ability can never surpass the foundation of the Sun Moon Empire over thousands of years. Even though he has surpassed the vast majority of Soul Masters and stood at the top of the Soul Master field, there are still shining stars in the Sun Moon Empire!

"Teacher Xuan, my time is limited. You'll have to verify the future yourself, but I can guarantee that in time, we will be able to create our own 'Number One.' The spirit metal will be provided to you by the Myriad Mirrors Sect. Someone will contact you regarding the specifics. But I'm taking Number One with me."

Number One can't be kept here. Given the current situation, if there's even the slightest clue, the Myriad Mirror Sect can be thoroughly searched and investigated.

Without wasting any words, Xuan Ziwen handed Number One to Su Yu, then took the piece of spirit metal and returned to the laboratory, embarking on his new scientific research journey.

The road ahead is long, but given time, Xuan Ziwen will surely be able to forge his own path. This is Su Yu's confidence in Xuan Ziwen's abilities.

After taking Number One with him, Su Yu quietly left Xingluo City. The reason he didn't plan to stay was because he had a strange feeling about it.

From the moment he stepped into Star Luo City, Su Yu instinctively sensed that his whereabouts seemed to be being watched without his knowledge. Although he never noticed anything unusual, as a necromancer, he knew very well that this intuition was not unfounded.

So, was this still your doing?

Surprisingly, someone even gave a tip, expressing gratitude to this benefactor for the financial support...

I started liking Douluo Continent II: The Peerless Tang Sect after I switched dorms with Huo Yuhao.