Douluo Continent: The Peerless Sun and Moon Traverse the Heavens

The metal box is entirely matte black, with several buttons on it and a row of white digital dials on each side, displaying "00000".

Xu Cheng pulled out a long metal rod from the top of the box and injected soul power into the side. The soul tool was activated, the green indicator light lit up, and a "rustling" sound came from the metal box.

Xu Cheng explained calmly and unhurriedly:

"Your Highness, this is a soul tool I made. Although it is only grade five, its internal structure is extremely complex."

Xu Tianran leaned forward slightly, examining the strangely shaped new soul tool in front of him with a look of inquiry.

Just then, the green light on the soul tool turned yellow, and a clear conversation came from inside the box:

"Reporting to the guard room, the third squad of the first battalion of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Corps has reached its patrol position and is commencing patrol. Over."

"Security room received. Please commence mission. Patrol mission for four hours. Over."

"Received, all done."

The sound disappeared, and the yellow light on the box turned green.

The room was even quieter, and the rustling sound coming from the box was exceptionally clear.

Xu Tianran's gaze was fixed on the metal box, and after a long while he asked:

"Was that... a military communication?"

Xu Cheng placed one hand on the black metal box and gently stroked it:

"All calls connected to the Mingdu communication network can be monitored by this soul tool."

Xu Tianran's pupils suddenly contracted.

After giving Xu Tianran a moment to process the information, Xu Cheng stepped forward and tapped the metal box again. The numbers on the left changed to "00001" and the numbers on the right changed to "00002." He then continued his explanation to Xu Tianran:

"This soul tool can also record the information of the soul tool that was just communicating and number them. When the numbered soul tool communicates again, the number will automatically jump."

Xu Tianran remained sitting upright, but his breathing became more rapid. His hands, placed on either side of the wheelchair, gripped the wooden armrests tightly, revealing that he was not at peace.

Xu Cheng stood quietly to the side, not in a hurry.

He knew that being able to monitor the Ming capital's communication network was an immense temptation for a prince aspiring to seize power.

In his previous life, Xu Cheng's idol, Quan Xiaojiang, became Kaka and the Grand Commander by virtue of his authority to monitor communications.

Although Xu Cheng now possessed this technology, he was still no general in any position. His purpose in presenting this item to Xu Tianran could be summed up in two words:

loyalty!

He remained convinced that even someone as composed as Xu Tianran could be seduced by him, Xu Moumou.

Xu Cheng stepped aside and bowed slightly:

"I only recently came up with this idea myself. The design and production of this soul tool were both completed by me alone. Your Highness is the second person to know about it."

Hearing that only he and Xu Cheng knew about this item, Xu Tianran felt relieved.

He nodded, slightly suppressing his smug expression, and then revealed a knowing smile, his tone carrying a hint of meaning:

"My dear brother, you've been very thoughtful. I'm very pleased with this gift."

Xu Cheng presented a roll of blueprints to Xu Tianran with both hands, expressing his loyalty:

"Upon returning to the capital, I heard of the Crown Prince's reputation for loving the people like his own children. Through this brief encounter with His Highness the Crown Prince, I know that this rumor is not untrue."

Having Your Highness as the Crown Prince is a blessing for me, and even more so for the people of the world.

These are the blueprints for this soul tool; I hope Your Highness will accept them.

Xu Tianran looked at Xu Cheng's respectful demeanor, his eyes slightly raised, and took the blueprints Xu Cheng handed him, saying solemnly:

"My dear brother's talent with soul tools is truly astonishing. What's even more commendable is his patriotism, which heaven and earth can attest to. I will certainly not fail your expectations."

Xu Tianran placed the blueprints on the coffee table in front of him. He paused slightly, as if remembering something, and then asked:

"When you're assembling your team for the Soul Master Competition, do you want to recruit a few promising talents to train with you?"

Xu Cheng knew that the Crown Prince was trying to give him a treat, but the opportunity was too good to pass up.

As a subordinate, you shouldn't always help your leader. Sometimes, it's better to raise your difficulties with your leader and ask for their help in solving them. This can deepen the relationship between the two of you.

Xu Cheng gave a troubled smile:

"That won't be necessary, but I do have something I'd like to ask for Your Highness's help with."

"Oh?"

Xu Tianran became somewhat interested: "Why don't you tell me about it?"

Xu Cheng summoned his Sun Martial Soul, and the light dimmed. As the Sun and Moon Prince, Xu Tianran could naturally sense that something was wrong, and his brows furrowed involuntarily.

"I have encountered some problems in my cultivation. My spiritual sea has been corrupted by evil energy. I have heard that the Death God Douluo is proficient in the way of the soul. I would like to ask Your Highness to help me make an introduction."

Ye Xishui, the Death God Douluo, is a level 99 Limit Douluo with the Martial Soul Blood Soul Demon Puppet. However, he is also the Supreme Elder of the Holy Spirit Cult, the largest evil soul master organization in the Douluo Continent. Their influence was evident in the current emperor's coup.

Her existence was not a secret among the high-ranking officials of the Sun Moon Empire, but it was rather mysterious.

Ye Guyi's daily suppression of evil energy was still too slow; Xu Cheng now had to stop meditating after only five minutes.

Ye Xishui was also one of the important reasons why Xu Cheng returned to the Sun Moon Empire. With Ilex under the God King's surveillance, Ye Xishui was the only powerful individual on this continent who was proficient in soul power.

Xu Tianran is a partner of the Holy Spirit Cult, and with him acting as guarantor, safety should be guaranteed.

Xu Tianran remained silent for a moment, his eyes filled with solemnity and regret, and he tightly grasped Xu Cheng's hands:

"Don't worry, my dear brother. Your cultivation has been severely damaged, which is also a loss for the empire. No matter the cost, I will definitely ask Senior Death God Douluo to help you."

"Then thank you very much, Your Highness."

Xu Cheng's voice trembled slightly, as if it were a mixture of tension and relief.

Xu Tianran patted Xu Cheng on the back: "You go back first. Once there's news, I'll have Ju Zi take you there."

"Then I shall take my leave. Your Highness, take care."

Seeing Xu Cheng leave and the door close, Xu Tianran picked up the cup of tea on the table, which had long since gone cold, and drank it all in one gulp. The icy tea flowed down his throat, as if trying to suppress the excitement in his heart.

"Lord Dragon, does Senior Ye need to treat Xu Cheng's injuries?"

A shadow flickered at the curtains in the room, and a person completely shrouded in a black robe suddenly appeared:

"I am not proficient in soul power. I heard that he came from Shrek Academy. If Shrek Academy does not have any good methods, then Xi Shui is indeed the only option."

Xu Tianran nodded and placed the teacup he was holding steadily on the table:

"This person's talent is still useful for the imperial plan, so the Holy Church doesn't need to interfere."

"What I promised you, I will not shortchange you on the day I ascend the throne."