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

Chapter 22 Making Soul Tools (Please read on! Please add to your favorites!)

"Teacher Yang."

Su Yu arrived at Yang Chengyu's office and saw the same workbench used to make soul tools.

Rare metals were already arranged on it, the table was clean and tidy, and a carving knife was placed next to it.

Without a doubt, Yang Chengyu is also a Soul Master.

"Su Yu, a three-ring Soul Master, second ring in a thousand years," Yang Chengyu said upon seeing Su Yu enter.

Su Yu had no idea what the teacher was up to, so he could only remain silent.

"I heard you're joining the Soul Guidance Department? But you don't have any Soul Guidance foundation before entering the academy?"

"That's right," Su Yu replied.

"You've been studying the basics at the academy for a month now. How about it? Are you confident enough to try making a soul tool?" Yang Chengyu pointed towards the crafting table.

Su Yu's eyes flashed as he pondered the intentions of this Teacher Yang.

The teacher who guides you through the enrollment process may suggest that you study theory.

I'll get into the Soul Guidance Department first.

But I'm telling you, it's best to go through the path of becoming a certified Soul Master.

Only in this way can you have the opportunity to become a core disciple.

If you are in the Martial Soul Department, you will definitely enjoy the treatment of a core disciple, but once you transfer to the Soul Guidance Department, your soul power level will be completely useless.

The Soul Guidance Department only judges by the quality of its soul tool manufacturing!

Yang Chengyu said slowly and deliberately.

"Teacher Yang, what is the level of treatment given to core disciples?"

"If you want to go further on the path of soul tools, then Mingde Hall is the only choice. Because Mingde Hall represents the highest level of soul tool manufacturing in the entire Sun Moon Empire."

Core disciples can generally enter Mingde Hall for further study after graduation and receive generous benefits.

In addition, students will receive preferential treatment in terms of college resources during their studies.

Improving one's Soul Master level requires extensive practice, as well as knowledge of Soul Tool manufacturing theory and blueprints.

Many of the exercises require the use of rare metals.

This is the most crucial step in differentiating soul masters.

Rare metals can be purchased, but the cost is considerable. In your case, even if you could obtain a sufficient amount of rare metals, it would likely take a lot of time.

As a core disciple, you will receive a quota of 100 kilograms of rare metals each semester, and you can directly extract the corresponding metals whenever needed.

Upon hearing this, Su Yu had no choice but to take it seriously.

Rare metals are indeed a significant expense.

Especially if you try to buy them yourself, you'll waste a lot of energy searching for them. This is because some rare metals aren't available everywhere.

According to Yang Chengyu's subsequent addition, the usage of extremely rare metals should be calculated in multiples of their weight.

The so-called 100 kilograms is just a standard unit. For some rare metals, one kilogram is equivalent to three or even five kilograms in this standard unit.

Of course, even so, the treatment is still very generous.

After all, during the student period, most of the metals used are the most common ones, and 100 kilograms is roughly the size of 15 footballs in terms of volume.

One hundred kilograms per semester, that's two hundred kilograms per year!

"That's not the most important thing." Yang Chengyu's voice became more forceful and his tone more serious.

"The real benefit of being a core disciple lies in the access to the technology, theory, and blueprints for making soul tools."

You've spent a month in the library, so you should have noticed that while the library has a wealth of Soul Guidance materials, it only includes content for Soul Guidance Masters below Level 3.

There are no technical theories or even blueprints for any level four Soul Master or above.

As a core disciple, you will receive the academy's support and be able to learn the academy's soul tool manufacturing techniques and theories.

The academy even makes it possible to exchange for some rare soul tool crafting blueprints.

As a core disciple, my initial treatment upon entering the Mingde Hall will far surpass that of ordinary Soul Masters.

After listening attentively to Yang Chengyu's explanation, Su Yu had already made up his mind.

He must win over this core disciple.

Su Yu knew his own situation very well.

He had no power or influence, but possessed a wealth of talent.

Core disciples are a must.

Moreover, it's necessary to find a few powerful backers.

He was so engrossed in learning about soul tools the previous month that he didn't have time to do this.

However, his own strength was the most crucial factor, and he didn't regret it. After all, with his soul guidance talent unknown, even if he tried to curry favor with a powerful figure, that person wouldn't respond.

But now, a great opportunity is presented to us.

Seeing Yang Chengyu's calm and collected demeanor, Su Yu said, "Teacher Yang, I'd like to give it a try."

Yang Chengyu breathed a sigh of relief.

Su Yu has excellent talent as a Soul Master, but the talent on his Soul Tool is unknown.

In situations like these, it's necessary to test the waters.

If Su Yu is good enough in this regard, then the first one to explore will have the initiative.

In particular, if Su Yu's soul guidance talent is exceptional, coupled with his talent in martial soul cultivation, then he shouldn't be distracted by trivial matters of vying for fame and fortune.

"We must first target the Crown Prince's side at Mingde Hall."

This was Su Yu's first time making a soul tool by hand.

He closed his eyes and recalled the basic principles of making soul tools.

After reviewing everything, I familiarized myself with each of the tools on the table.

This process took him a full half hour.

Yang Chengyu did not urge him.

"Let's make soul-guided grenades."

Only level 2 soul tools can be used in actual combat. Level 1 soul tools, such as soul-guided grenades, are nothing more than devices that detonate soul power.

A Level 1 Soul Tool represents the initial integration and inscription of the core magic array.

Among them, being able to inscribe the magic array accurately and completely forge the core is considered to be at the level of a first-class soul tool.

However, this so-called initial stage is only relative to the entire ninth level of the soul tool.

Even the simplest level one soul tool involves complex relationships between magic arrays, handling of nodes between magic arrays during inscription, and the ability to cope with deviations between the surface structure of rare metals and the inscription of magic arrays, which has stumped countless people.

The most difficult step for Su Yu in this production was inscribing the first-level core magic array.

He took out a piece of smelted silver, turned on the switch on the control panel, and began to calcine the smelted silver.

Silver is one of the most common rare metals, with well-balanced properties in all aspects, making it one of the best materials for practicing the creation of soul tools.

Su Yu heated the silver until it softened, then picked up the forging hammer and began to strike it. He was clearly not skilled at it at first, but as he struck it, he gradually found the knack.

[You forge metal, master the secrets of forging, and reach the proficient level in forging skills.]

Yang Chengyu was able to judge Su Yu's talent based on this forging process alone.

Very insightful and perceptive.

Su Yu's subsequent performance confirmed this conclusion.

[You've sculpted the outer shell of the Soul-Guided Grenade, mastered the sculpting techniques, and reached the Proficient level in sculpting.]

The more Yang Chengyu looked, the more astonished he became, gaining a very direct understanding of Su Yu's talent.

Meanwhile, Su Yu continued to produce the soul-guided grenade in an orderly manner.

He started by making the outer shell, using this process to familiarize himself with tools such as carving knives.

Now, we've reached the most crucial step.

The creation of the core magic circle!

(End of this chapter)