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

Chapter 163 Another Technological Breakthrough

The nurturing of the Necromancer's Soul Grass cannot be completed in a short period of time.

After transforming the Sacred Soul Grass into an undead life form, Su Yu created a soul tool bonsai that nurtured spirituality and began his journey to become a level nine soul master.

I check the condition of the Necromancer's Sacred Soul Grass daily, and then spend most of my time making level nine soul tools.

The creation of a level nine soul tool is not like that of a low-level soul tool, which can be completed in a short period of time.

A level nine soul tool no longer has a single core component, but rather dozens of areas that need to be inscribed with core magic arrays.

Therefore, many level nine soul tools are presented in the form of soul cannons, because soul cannons are large and have many parts, leaving a lot of space for inscribing the core magic array.

Only after mastering the production of level nine soul cannons will soul masters focus their efforts on reducing the size of soul tools.

Ye Yulin is one of the three great soul masters of the Sun Moon Empire. He is one of the three most famous level nine soul masters in the Sun Moon Empire because he shrunk a level nine soul tool to the size of a divine needle.

Each component of a level-nine soul-guided cannon might take a novice a day to craft.

Being able to produce one level nine soul-guided cannon in a month is considered quite successful.

And if it fails, it's normal to not succeed for two or three months.

The level nine soul-guided cannon is already very large, and the production of each component may require multiple failures, possibly ten or even dozens of times.

The amount of rare metals required is enormous.

Even Su Yu isn't entirely a natural talent; he makes mistakes too.

Su Yu's strength lies in his comprehension; he can quickly identify problems and understand the difficulties and techniques involved in engraving. However, he cannot always complete the process exactly as he intends.

Often, the mind understands, but the hands don't.

The same applies to the manufacture of soul tools.

After all, different core magic arrays may overlap in various ways, and the points in the lines need to be expanded, and the soul power circulation also needs to be matched.

The process is perfect in one's mind, but prone to errors when actually doing it. Su Yu is alright; his error rate is already very low. But even he can't overcome the tedious production steps and the overly precise techniques.

Two months later.

"Phew, it's finally done!"

Su Yu successfully placed all the components of the Level 9 Soul Guidance Cannon onto the workbench.

He began assembling all the parts.

First, the core of the core magic array is inscribed. A total of thirty core components are assembled and spliced ​​together to connect the core magic array.

Next comes the assembly of the outer shell, which is relatively simple and doesn't involve many complicated steps. Anyone who understands the structure of a soul-guided cannon can easily complete it.

Soon, a three-meter-long cannon was completed in front of Su Yu.

The most striking impression this cannon gives is its imposing weight.

Su Yu did not fill the soul cannon with soul power.

The difference between a soul-guided cannon and a fixed-position soul-guided cannon is quite obvious. The most obvious difference is that a soul-guided cannon requires a certain amount of soul power from the soul master, while a fixed-position soul-guided cannon uses a cannon as a support and cannonballs as damage. It has sufficient soul power to charge it internally, so the requirements for the soul master are not high. It only requires enough time to assemble and prepare before it can be used.

Most soul-guided cannons are also energy cannons, condensing energy into energy projectiles through the conversion and condensation of energy.

Of course, there are also some special soul-guided cannons that, due to their different functions, choose to make soul-guided cannon shells with matching effects to increase their power and effectiveness.

Su Yu's level nine soul-guided cannon is an energy cannon, and it is not yet charged.

A small amount of soul power was injected into the soul-guided cannon, and it traveled around the core magic array within it.

The charging device uses Xuan Ziwen's latest achievement, the sealed baby bottle technology. In each core component and each part of the core array, there are two to three devices for storing soul power.

When using it, the Soul Master can choose to charge the Soul Cannon by controlling the flow of Soul Power, or choose to directly activate the Soul Cannon with Soul Power without going through the charging area.

The soul power circulated along the core magic array, and a faint light gathered at the muzzle of the cannon before extinguishing.

Su Yu nodded and smiled.

"It's a success."

There are no problems with the connection of the core magic array.

"There are a few minor flaws. There are no problems with the circulation of soul power, but it's not smooth enough and can be improved."

The creation of a level nine soul tool is inherently difficult. Leaving aside its core technology, the basic skills alone are enough to stump a large number of soul masters. The linkage between the soul guidance arrays of each component is similar to the linkage between different components when creating a battle armor.

Su Yu had experience, which is why he was able to connect successfully on the first try. Otherwise, it was very likely that the inscriptions on the core arrays would not be consistent during the final assembly stage, causing the soul power to be unable to circulate smoothly throughout the array.

"Two months?"

Su Yu calculated the time; two months had passed since he made this level-nine soul tool.

There were too many scraps in the process, and it took too much time to remake it.

"Three months is definitely not enough time for me to make the super battle armor. But it's okay, I'll try to make two more level-nine soul tools in three months, and then I can design and construct the magic array for my super battle armor."

Su Yu has a strong physique, vigorous blood and qi, and surging vitality. He is full of energy. Even after spending two months wholeheartedly making a level nine soul tool, his condition did not decline significantly. He can start making it again after a simple day of rest.

Ordinary soul masters cannot do this.

Not to mention level nine, even level four soul masters are mentally exhausted and their condition declines after making a level four soul tool. If they try to reach level five and successfully make a level five soul tool, their condition will be even worse.

This is also a major factor in the low production of Soul Masters.

However, Su Yu was completely unaffected by this issue.

It can only be said that the strength and qualities of a Soul Master play a role in areas that are not visible to the naked eye. Soul Masters and Soul Guidance Masters have never been two independent professions. Even in the most traditional view, Soul Masters cannot do without using Soul Guidance Devices for convenience, and the production of Soul Guidance Devices is always centered around enhancing the abilities of Soul Masters.

"Xiao Feng should be taking his exam soon. Let's go check on his progress."

Su Yu did not immediately begin the next stage of production. Instead, he left the workshop and returned to the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy.

Martial Soul System.

Xu Kun remains the vice dean of the Martial Soul Department. He is a direct descendant of the Crown Prince, which is also the most perplexing point for Su Yu in keeping Bai Feng in the Martial Soul Department.

Fortunately, Jing Hongchen's manpower in the Martial Soul Department was no weaker than Xu Kun's. The Dean of Students and many core teachers were Soul Masters of Mingde Hall.

"Teacher, you've arrived?"

Bai Feng was cultivating his soul power in his dormitory. Unlike Su Yu, his dormitory was a single room with no roommates.

The dormitory also has a dedicated soul tool manufacturing room, which is very convenient.

"Your soul power has reached level fourteen? Not bad."

Bai Feng, who was cultivating, showed the most obvious fluctuations in his soul power, and Su Yu could roughly judge his soul power level by sensing it.

Logically speaking, the soul power provided by a first soul ring of 490 years shouldn't be too outrageous; level 12 is quite normal, even for a soul beast like the Heavenly Star Sword Scale Dragon.

However, Bai Feng's soul power had reached level thirteen at that time.

After absorbing the spirit ring, he immediately reached level thirteen.

Su Yu had paid some attention to this point before, but he couldn't find the problem.

Bai Feng's soul power inexplicably increased by a level.

However, level 13 was a good thing, so Su Yu didn't dwell on it.

Less than three months have passed since Bai Feng obtained his first spirit ring, and he has already leveled up again, reaching level fourteen.

"That's all thanks to the teacher's support."

Bai Feng's soul power breakthrough occurred half a month ago. He had not yet enjoyed the most core benefits, and the resources consumed in his cultivation were supported by Su Yu.

Only after passing the freshman assessment in the next two days can he obtain advanced medicinal baths and elixirs from the academy.

"How did the Level 1 Soul Tool assessment go? Are you confident you'll pass?"

"Don't worry, teacher. I had already mastered the crafting of first-level soul tools before my soul power broke through. I'm still trying to make the kinds of first-level soul tools you gave me."

Similar to how Kong Deming trained him, Su Yu also handed over a large number of blueprints for the production of first-level soul tools to Bai Feng.

He explained all the theories involved to Bai Feng, and his task was to master all the core magic arrays of these first-level soul tools.

As it turns out, once you thoroughly understand these first-level core formations, the advantages of second, third, and fourth levels may not be obvious, but when you reach the level of a fifth or sixth-level Soul Master, this solid foundation will become increasingly apparent.

Bai Feng doesn't need to rush to increase his Soul Master level; as long as it's not lower than his Soul Power level, it's fine. Su Yu, on the other hand, had already reached the Soul Master level before starting to research Soul Tools, so he was in a bit of a rush at first.

Bai Feng has absolutely nothing to worry about.

He is only six years old.

Becoming a level three Soul Master at the age of twelve is no problem at all, and level four is not out of the question.

Bai Feng said that his talent in soul tools was not very outstanding, but that was only relative to his martial soul cultivation.

Moreover, once one's martial soul cultivation reaches a certain level and one has sufficient soul power, the creation of soul tools becomes quite easy.

Moreover, Su Yu's plan for Bai Feng to cultivate his soul power through martial soul training laid the foundation for Bai Feng to create soul tools.

"Not bad, your speed is no worse than Xiao Hongchen's."

Xiao Hongchen's lack of soul power hampered the creation of his soul tools. Bai Feng, on the other hand, benefited from his martial soul cultivation, allowing his slightly inferior talent in soul tools to catch up with Xiao Hongchen's.

It can only be said that once a person's talent reaches a certain threshold, the cultivation of Soul Masters and Soul Mentors will no longer be mutually hindering, but rather mutually reinforcing.

Su Yu led Bai Feng to Mingde Hall.

"Has Xiao Feng already reached the level of crafting first-class soul tools?"

Bai Feng made all the soul tools by himself in his dormitory, and outsiders had no idea of ​​his skill level.

Out of respect for Su Yu, Jing Hongchen personally took charge of this assessment.

Looking at Bai Feng, he felt inexplicably moved.

Like Su Yu, he's a genius.

Although Bai Feng can't match Su Yu's speed, their circumstances are different. If they really wanted to compete, Bai Feng and Xiao Hongchen could have a showdown.

The two men achieved the first-level Soul Master level at roughly the same speed.

This is enough to demonstrate Bai Feng's talent.

As Bai Feng began forging rare metals, Jing Hongchen and Su Yu also turned their gazes over.

"Not bad, your foundation is very solid, just like yours back then."

They are all Soul Masters who focus on cultivating Martial Souls, and they have a solid foundation in the basic skills of making Soul Tools.

Two hours later, Bai Feng finished making the first-level soul tool in front of him.

Jing Hongchen picked up the soul-guided jet device and examined the engravings on it.

"The core array is well-defined, but there are still some non-standard parts in the patterns. However, the construction of the core array is very complex, making it a decent first-level soul tool."

Level 1 soul tools are rarely usable because their core magic array is very simple.

This soul-guided propulsion device is nothing more than a simple device that can eject airflow. It can indeed move a ten-pound stone, but its effectiveness in combat is not ideal.

Only by continuously optimizing the core magic array and upgrading it to level three or even level four can significant effects be achieved.

After reviewing the propulsion device made by Bai Feng, Jing Hongchen personally awarded Bai Feng a badge of a first-level Soul Master.

This also means that Bai Feng has become a certified first-level soul master by Mingde Hall.

It's impossible for Bai Feng not to be excited after receiving the badge.

After all, his childhood environment shaped his sense of honor.

Although his views changed after following Su Yu for a while, and he saw a more important and broader world, and his ambitions and goals were incomparable to those of the children in the village, he was still somewhat excited.

"Grandpa Village Chief, I've become a certified Soul Master at Mingde Hall."

Grandpa Village Chief's biggest wish was to obtain certification from Mingde Hall. Unfortunately, even though he was able to successfully create higher-level soul tools, he still failed to pass Mingde Hall's certification as a Level 1 Soul Master.

There's still a significant difference between a wild Soul Master and one trained through a systematic education. The core magic circle contains too many redundant and useless patterns. While this reduces the difficulty of creation, it also fosters some bad habits, making future advancement increasingly difficult.

Bai Feng received certification as a Level 1 Soul Master and continued his cultivation in the Martial Soul Department, while also officially receiving top-tier treatment.

Each time you collect your payment, you can simply pick it up from Mingdetang.

Because Bai Feng also joined Mingdetang, he also enjoyed the same benefits as Mingdetang.

Following Su Yu's suggestion, Jing Hongchen also planned to reorganize the personnel composition of Mingde Hall.

Battle Armor Masters—this might just be the violent organization that Mingde Hall will employ in the future.

After finishing his disciple's business, Su Yu was about to return to continue his seclusion when Jing Hongchen stopped him.

"Xiaoyu, don't rush off yet. Xuan Ziwen's research seems to have made new progress, and he said he wants you to go there when you have time."

Su Yu was always excited when he heard this news from the hall master, because every progress Xuan Ziwen made in his research was useful to him. Su Yu remembered that Xuan Ziwen was currently researching a very meaningful project.

(End of this chapter)