Douluo Continent: The Eternal Order of the Azure Sky.

“That’s my grandfather.”

silence.

Ye Guyi immediately lowered her head, imitating Tang Ya's earlier manner, and awkwardly shuffled her toes together.

Ah this...

Kong Tianxu was speechless at the behavior of the two "tiger girls". He shook his head, picked up Xiong Da and Xiong Er, who were lying on his lap, and walked straight towards the Soul Guidance Experiment Area.

Ye Guyi and Tang Ya stared at each other, speechless for a moment, feeling as if they could dig out a Douluo Continent from under their feet.

"If you have nothing else to do, bring me some food!"

Kong Tianxu's voice came from the distant corridor.

"I'll do it!"

Ye Guyi finally found a way out of the awkward situation. With a light tap of her toes, her sacred wings spread out again, and she quickly flew towards the kitchen.

Tang Ya was a step too slow, and angrily waved her little fist.

She was extremely grateful to Kong Tianxu for rescuing her from deadly situations time and time again, but she didn't know how to repay him, so she could only try to do what she could.

Since the cooking plan failed, let's tidy up the adults' rooms instead. I remember Beibei saying before that boys' rooms are always very messy.

Without hesitation, Tang Ya acted quickly and excitedly, arriving at Kong Tianxu's room in no time.

Looking at the somewhat dark and secluded doorway, she felt both nervous and filled with curiosity.

What will the Holy Emperor's room be like?

Because maids would tidy the room at fixed times, Kong Tianxu didn't lock the door. The room's locking system would only activate when someone not on the list arrived. And since Tang Ya happened to have temporary access to help her familiarize herself with the Hall of Offerings as quickly as possible, so...

"what--!"

Upon hearing the shrill whistle from afar, Kong Tianxu, who had just unfolded a blueprint for a level nine soul tool, immediately weakened his five senses.

It was truly... complete chaos.

Chapter 267 Forging Weapons with Fists, Level Nine Soul Guidance

Kong Tianxu sighed and gently placed the two dark gold dinosaurs that were rubbing against him onto the soft cushion next to him. He then composed himself and looked back at the heavy stack of blueprints.

The number of blueprints he held in his hand was not large, only thirty-two. The problem was that these thirty-two blueprints actually only recorded the complete structure of two core magic arrays.

In other words, it takes an average of sixteen drawings to outline the entirety of a core magic array.

What does this mean? It means that the complexity of a single core magic array has reached a daunting level.

It was by no means a simple two-dimensional drawing, but a completely three-dimensional structure. Some parts of the design even subtly involved a delicate understanding of spatial dimensions, touching upon the elusive four-dimensional realm.

For example, one of the most important core magic arrays is designed to float in the void inside the soul tool.

Kong Tianxu had only ever heard of the way this core magic array was used.

In Kong Tianxu's view, the pure creation process was not too difficult. With his current total soul power, making an ordinary level nine soul tool should not be a problem, especially since he also had stronger mental power to support him.

Under the influence of the Heavenly Soul Core, which is attribute-less or could be said to have all attributes, he believed that, apart from Kong Deming, his mental strength was no less than that of any top Soul Master.

However, Kong Tianxu felt genuinely at a loss when it came to the underlying principles and systematic manufacturing methodology of level nine soul tools.

A level nine soul tool is often composed of multiple intricately integrated level eight soul tool units, which not only involve profound knowledge of spatial systems, but also vaguely touch upon the mysteries of the time domain.

Every detail is vastly different from his previous understanding of soul tools.

A level nine soul tool, truly worthy of being the pinnacle of the soul tool master field.

If it were the Kong Tianxu of the past, he would have been eager to hunt for his eighth spirit ring, especially during the golden cultivation period between the ages of fifteen and eighteen, when he would have made the most of every second.

Not to mention, he already had a very clear target for his eighth spirit ring.

However, once the soul core was condensed, not breaking through the bottleneck in the short term no longer had any impact on him. Moreover, as his soul power level reached level 80, he gradually gained some new insights into his own abilities.

The foundation he laid in his childhood has become the basis for his rapid growth in cultivation, and his unhurried attitude now may also help him achieve true ascension to godhood.

After rubbing the bellies of the two bears in his arms, Kong Tianxu realized that after devouring the food that Ye Guyi had brought for dozens of people, the two little guys were drooling and fast asleep again.

That's how much they cling to each other.

Their strength was actually astonishing, but they were always exceptionally well-behaved when held in Kong Tianxu's arms. Plump and furry, they were warm and comfortable to hold.

As expected of top-tier soul beasts of the first level. Don't be fooled by their small size now; their growth rate far surpasses that of humans.

In just a few days, their breathing became longer and more steady, and their physical strength continued to increase. The enormous life force within them was surging through their bodies like a geyser.

According to the information Kong Tianxu consulted, the Dark Gold Devilclaw Bear grows fastest in its first year after birth. After a year, it can reach a length of two meters and possesses considerable combat power, after which it will enter a relatively flat plateau period.

However, they are absolute carnivores, and the stronger the soul beasts they devour, the more beneficial it is to the evolution of their own abilities.

Their efficiency in absorbing the vital energy of heaven and earth and transforming it into the essence of flesh and blood is terrifyingly high.

Often, a Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear with three thousand years of cultivation might actually be less than a thousand years old, precisely because they frequently enhance themselves by devouring other powerful soul beasts.

Of course, this is on the premise that they do not encounter an insurmountable natural enemy or powerful force too early; otherwise, no hegemon would sit idly by and watch such a potential threat grow smoothly.

I believe that it won't be long before they possess considerable combat power.

"Woo woo!" A little dark gold dinosaur rubbed against him, letting out a coquettish groan, and slept even more soundly.

In the days that followed, Kong Tianxu entered a period of seclusion, which can also be described as quite eventful.

Cain went all out, squandering all the suits she had accumulated in her strategic wardrobe over the past three years—delicate and ladylike, powerful and queenly, alluring and seductive—creating a variety of looks every day, never repeating the same one, all for Kong Tianxu to admire.

Although they will all eventually be scrapped, the immense pleasure brought by the process makes even a cultivation fanatic like Kong Tianxu, who is easily focused on research, extremely happy.

Meng Hongchen, on the other hand, seemed to have developed a taste for it, frequently visiting the offering hall and then reluctantly leaving the next day.

As for Xu Tianzhen... well, she comes here often anyway.

However, she felt that when she met Meng Hongchen recently, the look in Meng Hongchen's eyes had taken on a similar quality to that of Cain before, which puzzled her greatly.

However, this pleasant time did not last long. Soon, Kong Tianxu seemed to have caught a glimpse of inspiration and devoted himself entirely to his research.

No matter who visited, he would immerse himself in his own world, writing and drawing on blueprints, and eventually even completely shut himself in the laboratory.

After Xiong Er finished eating, he started to sneak out to explore, while Xiong Da preferred to squat at his feet and watch quietly.

Outside the laboratory, a figure often pauses and gazes, lingering for longer and longer periods.

And so, time slipped away unnoticed. In the blink of an eye, a month had passed.

The All-Continent Youth Advanced Soul Master Elite Competition is just around the corner.

The time to depart for the competition was fast approaching, but Kong Tianxu still showed no signs of emerging from seclusion. Left with no other option, Cain and Xu Tianzhen had to seek out Kong Deming.

Upon hearing their descriptions, Kong Deming immediately guessed what Kong Tianxu was doing. His heart skipped a beat.

Could this kid really be trying to create a level nine soul tool? Although a significant portion of level nine soul tools are just combinations of level eight soul tools, that's still dozens of level eight soul tools, not to mention the knowledge of time and space abilities involved.

"Let's go take a look." Kong Deming made a quick decision and led Cain and Xu Tianzhen straight to the laboratory.

At the entrance, Ye Guyi, who had been taking care of Kong Tianxu's daily life, was already waiting. During this time, she had developed the habit of watching Kong Tianxu forge and inscribe.

Just then, a dense surge of soul power suddenly spread out from the laboratory. Rings of blazing white light pierced through the cracks in the door, rippling out like waves.

The group pushed open the door and entered, leaving Kong Deming instantly stunned.

Kong Tianxu was simultaneously wielding a blue-green carving knife and a golden carving knife, still using his signature dual-wielding technique. The Blade of Judgment of Life and the Golden Scale Saintly Sigh were carving something on a golden cloud no bigger than a cherry.

On the table, twenty-two completed core magic arrays, radiating profound energy, were neatly arranged.

The core magic array of a level nine soul tool!

Kong Deming immediately recognized that this was undoubtedly the core array of a level nine soul tool, and it was a level nine soul tool core array that he had never seen before. This meant that it was very likely a design created by Kong Tianxu himself.

Is this the beginning?

Kong Deming still clearly remembers that back then, when he had been a level nine soul master for quite some time, it took him a full six months to create his own level nine soul tool for the first time.

The creation of a high-level soul tool involves an extremely complex process. First, a solution needs to be drawn up based on the requirements, then all the necessary magic array modules need to be constructed accordingly, and finally, these magic arrays need to be combined and interlocked to achieve the ultimate simplification while ensuring functionality.

Finally, there was the repeated simulation and refinement on the blueprints.

Only after completing these five steps can one begin attempting to create the core magic array. Afterward, based on the characteristics of the core magic array, a matching outer shell and internal structure must be studied. The entire process is dauntingly complex.

The actual production process is even more difficult. Usually, even for an experienced level nine soul master, with all the materials and sufficient preparation, it takes at least three to six months to make a basic level nine soul tool.

The most crucial reason is that the inscription of the level nine core magic array is too complex, and it is extremely easy to make a mistake during the process.

Rework would not only waste precious materials, but also a significant amount of time.

Therefore, before inscribing each core magic array, the Soul Master must concentrate and calm down for a long time to ensure that his spirit and energy are complete before he can start, so as to guarantee the highest success rate.

But now, only a little over a month has passed since he threw away that stack of level-nine soul tool blueprints!

In just over a month, Kong Tianxu went from designing and deducing to actual production, completing the twenty-two level-nine core magic arrays in front of him, and the twenty-third one was also clearly nearing completion—otherwise it would not have triggered such a strong soul power resonance.

Is this kid actually able to make it successfully?

Kong Tianxu's expression was very serious, and his eyes were extremely focused. Once he got into the zone, he completely ignored everything else.

The Blade of Judgment of Life continuously swept across the surface of the golden cloud, which was known as the most difficult to carve. Because the Blade of Judgment of Life had been upgraded to a divine artifact, the Golden Scale Saint's Sigh was only used as an auxiliary tool to adjust the auxiliary patterns of the metal's magic array.

The higher the level of the soul tool, the more powerful the rare metals used, the more distinct the characteristics, and the more exponentially the difficulty of controlling it.

Why does a level nine Soul Master need to have the cultivation level of a Title Douluo? The Soul Power required for use is one aspect, but what about the creation process? Originally, the total amount of Soul Power required was not that strict.

However, without sufficiently profound and pure soul power as support, it is impossible to even continuously complete the carving of rare metals.

The inscription of high-level core magic arrays requires a seamless process, allowing no interruption whatsoever.

Kong Tianxu, who possesses the Blade of Judgment, which has the absolute power to suppress all inanimate objects, naturally has a unique and unparalleled foundation.

One minute, two minutes...

Kong Tianxu suddenly stopped carving the tiny core magic array in his hand halfway through.

This pause made Kong Deming, who was watching from the sidelines, feel a sudden tightness in his heart.

The successful creation of a high-level soul tool is extremely important for a soul master, as it builds a strong sense of confidence. Therefore, he is currently feeling very anxious.

The most important thing for a Soul Master to create a core magic array is to do it in one go. If there is any pause in the middle, it is almost impossible to succeed!

However, everyone then saw that behind Kong Tianxu, a deep, extremely dark hole slowly opened.

A purple-gold halo emanated from his body, and as the light continued to spread, a terrifying aura, as if a primordial beast were awakening from its slumber, also filled the small, quiet room.