Douluo Continent: A Man of Unparalleled Talent and Heaven-Defying Comprehension

Chapter 117 Shattered Illusions (Please continue reading!!!)

Zou Yun suddenly raised this question.

Su Yu was a Soul Emperor-level expert, so a real battle between them would undoubtedly be extremely dangerous. Naturally, he didn't want to experience it firsthand; his main curiosity lay in Su Yu's soul rings and soul skills.

Secondly, there's the fighting style of the Blue Silver Grass martial soul.

Based on Su Yu's previous descriptions, he possesses offensive soul skills, and this Blue Silver Grass martial soul with mutated life attributes seems to be more than just a healing-type soul master in his hands.

"Does that mean there's no chance?"

"Hehe, I guess we'll get to see you make a move this time," Zou Yun chuckled.

Caravan transport is usually safe, and even cross-border transactions can proceed without problems as long as both parties maintain good relations.

However, what we fear is purely one-way transportation.

Between two empires, it's possible to bribe both sides. But if there's only one empire, and the other side is a gathering place for soul beasts, then the situation becomes much more complicated.

Frost Town is located on the edge of the far north, within the Northern Territory. Although the entire Northern Territory is still part of the Heavenly Soul Empire, it is practically in a semi-independent state.

Such black areas are the last places that merchant groups want to go.

Unfortunately, we still have to go.

In the far north, the towns and cities of the North have a huge demand for daily necessities, and the prices are much higher than in the interior.

Transporting goods from the mainland to the northern border for sale—it was incredibly profitable.

Driven by profit, any capable merchant group will choose this trade route.

Moreover, some products from areas like Frost Town are sold at exorbitant prices in the mainland. Items that cost one gold soul coin can be sold for a ridiculously high price of twenty or even fifty gold soul coins.

Given such a price difference, some people have no choice but to take the risk.

Of course, the principle of earning as much as one's ability applies here as well.

The extent of losses incurred in plundering caravans also depends on the circumstances.

A merchant group with a Soul Master in charge means there is a risk that the Soul Master may be seriously injured or even killed. If the goods are not too much, it is not worthwhile to rob them.

After all, for most robbers, the strong are the foundation of their survival.

Of course, robbers also need to eat, so similar to crossing the border between two countries, they still have to pay a toll.

If the value of the goods transported by a merchant group does not match its own strength, it will be looted.

As for the Soul Emperor leading his team to seize the merchant group that the Soul Sect was stationed in, there will be no losses, and small losses can add up to a large amount.

Towns like Frosttown need these merchant caravans!

Once such robbers exist and this trend spreads, who would dare to come?

The Zhenbei Marquis's Mansion of the Heavenly Soul Empire would not allow such a thing to happen.

As for why those law-abiding robbers weren't all killed together, firstly, it wasn't practical, and secondly, there were certain things that the Marquis of Zhenbei's mansion couldn't do.

In short, the entanglement of interests among all parties at all levels eventually led to the formation of a set of rules.

That means you can earn as much money as your capabilities allow.

Not enough?

Then you'll have to work yourself to the bone and make more trips.

This time, with Su Yu accompanying the Crazy Fortune Escort Team, the goods they were transporting directly reached the Soul Emperor level.

The profit from this trip will be ten times that of any previous trip.

Of course, the Crazy Fortune Escort Team also has its own reputation. Since they have transported so many goods, they naturally need to show off their strength.

That's why Zou Yun said he would see Su Yu make a move on the road this time.

Su Yu remained silent.

At first glance, this kind of rule, which has been formed over a long period of time, is very interesting.

However, it must be said that this situation is truly detrimental to development.

It's all dirty money anyway.

No matter how well it conforms to the rules that have been followed for thousands of years, it is still ill-gotten gains.

Su Yu was unsure to what extent the federal system in the fantasy world could be fair and just.

But at least the level described in the original work ten thousand years later is achievable, which is already quite good.

Aside from the unspoken rule that Soul Masters still hold a far higher status than ordinary people, this is, after all, a world where the strong prey on the weak. Being able to restrain Soul Masters and prevent them from arbitrarily harming ordinary people is already the best they can do.

Su Yu dared not say that he had all the common people in his heart, or that he was selfless in serving the country and its people.

But if it's something that truly benefits the mainland, doesn't contradict one's own path, and won't affect one's cultivation, then why not go with the flow?

Moreover, Su Yu now has a need for faith.

This matter also has considerable benefits for him; it's no longer a matter of going with the flow and being willing to accept it, but rather that if it's feasible, then he must do it.

Northern border of the Heavenly Soul Empire.

Marquis Bei Mingyuan of Zhenbei is a Soul Douluo-level powerhouse with immense strength. He leads the Zhenbei Army to guard the border of the far north to prevent the soul beasts of the far north from causing trouble.

Wielding the Sky-Piercing Spear, he is unparalleled in killing, and it is said that his strength is enough to challenge ordinary Title Douluos who are above their level.

The Marquis of Zhenbei has three generals under his command.

Zou Yun explained to Su Yu the distribution of power in the northern border of the Heavenly Soul Empire.

"Besides the Zhenbei Marquis's Mansion, the Northern Territory is dominated by Frost Town and the bandit forces."

These two sides are naturally no match for the official Marquis of Zhenbei, but they should not be underestimated.

The robbers are hardly a threat; they travel in small groups and are not a truly powerful force, merely bloodsuckers in this dark region.

The three most powerful gangs are known as the three major gangs in the Northern Territory. Each of them has a Soul Emperor-level expert in charge. The number one gang even reached the level of 69 many years ago, and the power of their Panlong Staff is truly terrifying.

Besides the robbers, there was only Frosttown.

Su Yu was particularly curious as to why Frost Town was a large, independent force in the Northern Territory.

"Hehe, this Frost Town is closest to the far north, with an extremely harsh environment and difficult survival, but it is also a wonder of the world, offering excellent scenery for a short time. However, if you want to stay for a long time, you won't be able to do it without some strength."

Zou Yun has a very thorough understanding of these things.

"Moreover, although Frost Town is said to have a harsh environment, it is also the best environment for most ice-attribute soul masters to simulate training."

Some powerful ice-attribute soul masters come to Frost Town to live in seclusion and cultivate their soul power in the icy and snowy environment there.

It is said that there are reclusive Soul Saint level experts in Frost Town, and there may even be Soul Douluo.

Moreover, in the icy and snowy environment, the strength that these ice-attribute soul masters can unleash is much stronger than that of normal soul masters.

Even the Marquis of Zhenbei's mansion does not levy taxes on Frost Town, and even provides it with daily necessities.

Su Yu nodded.

In that case, the bandits are actually the least of the worst. The more worrisome places in the North are the Marquis of Zhenbei's residence and Frost Town.

Because only these two places have experts at the Soul Emperor level or above.

However, for Su Yu, after listening to Zou Yun's introduction, the only thing he needed to be wary of was the far north.

After all, with the enhancement of the intermediate-level battle armor, Su Yu was confident that he possessed the strength of a Soul Douluo.

Marquis Zhenbei also possesses cultivation at the Soul Douluo level.

Can they fight against opponents of higher levels?

That's Contra too.

Su Yu possesses the strength of a Soul Douluo, so it's not difficult for him to be no weaker than the Marquis of Zhenbei.

For Su Yu, it's best to be conservative in his assessment of strength.

It's said to be at the level of a Contra Master, meaning it's the level of power that a Contra Master can unleash.

The caravan traveled north.

The large caravan attracted a lot of attention.

Nearly a hundred horse-drawn carriages carried a large amount of supplies and a team of over a hundred people.

This is rare in the entire North.

Soon, the caravan being escorted by the Crazy Fortune Guard was blocked from proceeding.

"The Mad Fortune Guard, if I remember correctly, their strongest member is only a Soul Master, right?"

"Hey, are these Crazy Luck Guards overestimating themselves?"

Transporting goods across two levels is incredibly audacious.

The second largest gang in the North – the Whale Shark Gang!

"They're from the Whale Shark Gang."

Zou Yun's expression was grave.

"The leader of the Whale Shark Gang is Lang Tian, ​​a level 68 Soul Emperor. His Martial Soul is the Bloodthirsty Mad Shark, and all his Soul Rings are perfectly matched. He is also quite strong. It is said that he once escaped from Tian Xing, one of the three generals of Zhenbei Marquis, who had the cultivation of a Soul Saint."

"Just show your Soul Emperor strength. Even the three major gangs wouldn't dare to openly violate some of their established rules."

Especially Wolf Tian of the Whale Shark Gang, who was chased by Tianxing that time because he almost broke a taboo.

Even after escaping, he was severely injured and took over a year to recover. It's said that because of that serious injury, the Whale Shark Gang's territory was significantly reduced.

Amidst a blizzard, dozens of people blocked a convoy, with a middle-aged man at the front standing by a menacing scar on his left cheek.

"The Crazy Luck Guard? Someone who can actually speak up has appeared."

Amidst the biting cold wind, the rough sounds mixed with soul power could be clearly heard.

"Xiao Su, it's your turn."

Su Yu nodded and slowly stepped forward.

The Soul Emperor-level Soul Power was released, pressing down on the Whale Shark Gang.

During his month of cultivation within the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire, Su Yu's cultivation level increased by one level, reaching level sixty-eight, and he was about to break through to level sixty-nine.

The level 68 soul power cultivated from the ultimate martial soul, which is still of the life attribute, is already equivalent to a top-tier soul saint.

Lang Tian's expression changed slightly.

He is a strong person.

Very strong.

The oppressive feeling of soul power alone was even more terrifying than the Tianxing he had faced before.

Zou Yun, sensing Su Yu's terrifying soul power aura from behind, secretly swallowed.

"My god, is this the Soul Emperor?"

He muttered to himself, somewhat incredulous.

"Old Madman, is a Soul Emperor really that strong?"

At this moment, Feng Kuang's expression was also solemn. Feeling the pressure of Su Yu's soul power, he said, word by word, "His strength is at least at the Soul Saint level."

To reach the Soul Emperor level at the age of fifteen is already remarkable, but to possess terrifying strength is truly remarkable.

It's true what they say, comparisons are the thief of joy.

"roll!"

Su Yu spoke indifferently, his voice like the might of heaven, mixed with rolling thunder.

His voice was imbued with soul power, which was also mixed with the destructive aura of the Thunderous Hell Vine that had existed for ten thousand years, chilling Wolf Sky to the bone.

This is even more ferocious than a 100,000-year-old soul beast.

Lang Tian once witnessed a 100,000-year-old soul beast from afar, and he still vividly remembers the terrifying aura it exuded.

However, the aura of the man in front of her was even more terrifying.

That terrifying aura that could destroy everything.

Even without any attack, the mere dissipation of his aura gave Lang Tian the illusion of substantial damage.

"Walk!"

Wolf Tian dared not say more and told his men to quickly leave.

Su Yu's soul power gradually subsided, no longer the fierce figure who had just repelled the Soul Emperor with a single word.

A handsome 15-year-old boy.

No one would believe that this is the same person as before.

"Little, little, little Su, aren't you a life attribute?"

Zou Yun stuttered slightly.

That aura just now, filled with a destructive will, as if it wanted to destroy everything, and you're telling me you're a life attribute?

Zou Yun was no longer curious about how Su Yu fought using Blue Silver Grass with the life attribute.

His mind is now filled with images of devastating soul skills that have nothing to do with life.

Lingering.

You can't believe Su Yu's nonsense about the Blue Silver Grass's life direction mutating.

It's clearly mutating in a direction of destruction.

The caravan members looked at Su Yu with awe, awe for a powerful figure.

So young, yet so terrifying.

The guards all stared wide-eyed.

After staying peacefully at headquarters for more than a month, the seemingly harmless and innocent fifteen-year-old boy turned out to be an incredibly powerful figure.

When Su Yu rejoined the team, they all looked at him with curiosity.

The journey was peaceful.

Su Yu displayed terrifying strength, suppressing the Whale Shark Gang with just his soul power and swearing them away with a single word.

After this news spread, no more robbers dared to attack the Crazy Fortune Escort Caravan.

This intelligence even reached the ears of the Marquis of Zhenbei at an extremely fast pace.

The Marquis of Zhenbei's residence.

"Oh? A powerful young man who's only fifteen?"

Bei Mingyuan was very surprised to hear what Tianxing said.

At fifteen, how could he possibly repel a wolf with a single word?

"Wait, which caravan did you say Wolf Sky went to intercept?"

"The Lucky Guard".

Bei Mingyuan sneered, "This Lang Tian is a real idiot. The other two gangs haven't even made a move yet, but he's the first to rush in."

While others might not know Feng Kuang of the Kuangyun Guard, Bei Mingyuan knew him very well.

Although it's said that something went wrong and the organization was crippled, the Body Sect behind it is absolutely not to be trifled with.

"My lord, is there anything special about this Mad Fortune Guard?"

"It's nothing—" Bei Mingyuan didn't want to explain, but thinking that Lang Tian had made such a stupid mistake, he decided to take the opportunity to remind his own people, saying, "Feng Kuang used to be a disciple of the Body Sect."

Noumenon Sect!

Tianxing's heart trembled violently.

Even without mentioning Feng Kuang's previous status, just the fact that he was a member of the Body Sect was enough for Tianxing to know that the Kuangyun Guard Team was not to be trifled with.

Few people know about the existence of the Body Sect, but this "few" refers to the general population.

Those who reach a certain level in their soul power cultivation will have heard of it to some extent.

By the time Contra arrived, most people were aware of the existence of the Body Sect.

In the Heavenly Soul Empire, most Soul Saints know something about it.

That's a sect that's extremely protective of its members.

It's like they beat the young one and then the old one came along, and they're incredibly proud of it.

The key point isn't that Shrek champions justice and comes up with all sorts of reasons.

The Body Sect is simply tyrannical; if you hit my child, I'll deal with you.

"If that's the case, then that young man is very likely from the Body Sect?"

The intelligence report stated that Su Yu, apart from exuding a fierce aura, did not reveal any martial spirit.

It now seems that it wasn't necessarily that it wasn't revealed, but rather that Su Yu's martial soul might be his original martial soul, which the people around him simply didn't see clearly at the time.

(End of this chapter)