Douluo Continent: I possess astonishing wisdom as I control energy!

Although the use of "Qi and Blood Power" makes "Body Cultivation" methods not singular, and even with the "Qi and Blood Domain" derived from "Qi and Blood Power" becoming increasingly powerful after being jointly deduced by several Title Douluos of the Body Sect,

Within the "Qi and Blood Domain," the combat power of "Body Cultivators" is terrifyingly high, allowing them to easily fight opponents of higher levels.

But

"Body cultivator" has short arms!

Unlike soul power, which can be used freely outside the body, the power of qi and blood has a distance limitation. This makes the problem of "body cultivators" having short reach increasingly obvious, and there is currently no solution.

Of course, "body cultivation" is not entirely without its advantages.

The theory of "Qi and Blood Soul Rings" has been fully deduced through "Ling Shu".

In short, the principle is to gradually replace the soul power structure within the soul ring with one's own blood and qi, transforming it into a pure blood and qi soul ring.

When used in conjunction with "Ring Unlocking," it can instantly unleash a massive amount of Qi and blood, forcibly amplifying physical attributes. In short, it's the purest and most direct way to stack numerical values.

The purity is at its maximum.

If the condensation of the "Qi, Blood, and Soul Core" can be successfully achieved, body cultivators might be able to attempt a path similar to the "Star Ring."

However, the "Dharma Cultivator" places the "Star Ring" outside his body so that he can constantly absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.

"Body cultivation" is clearly more suitable for integrating a similar core into the body, using it as a furnace to constantly forge and strengthen the body, improve the quality and quantity of qi and blood, and enhance the ability of qi and blood to generate and transform.

If that's the case, then this thing is probably no longer suitable to be called a "star ring," and perhaps it should be given a name that better suits "body cultivation," for example...

"Qi and Blood Furnace"?

Chapter 145 Xu Tianzhen: I'm almost becoming the victim!

It must be said that "Qi and Blood Furnace" is a good name; it sounds very much like "body cultivation."

However, the technical issues involved are numerous.

For example, if a Qi and Blood Soul Ring is used to carry the Qi and Blood Soul Core, thereby creating the first "Qi and Blood Furnace" that is integrated into the body, how should the second "Qi and Blood Furnace" be integrated?

How can we resolve the potential conflicts that may arise from having multiple furnaces within the same building? And how should we plan for future development?

There are quite a few problems, and there's no clear research direction yet, but Kong Ming'an isn't bothered by it. After all, research is never smooth sailing; everyone goes through this process.

He glanced at a project within the "Spiritual Pivot" called "Feasibility and Structural Model of Qi, Blood, and Soul Core," which was under continuous development, and then slowly withdrew his gaze.

If you don't want your "physical cultivation" to be solid, there's still a long way to go, so just keep at it and persevere.

Putting aside the chaotic thoughts that plagued his mind whenever he had a moment to himself, Kong Ming'an turned his gaze back to the testing ground.

There, Xu Tianzhen had finished testing his soul tool. The illusory sun behind him slowly disappeared, and the scorching aura around him gradually subsided.

At this moment, the girl's short, light purple, slightly wavy hair, reaching her neck, was damp with sweat, a few strands clinging to her smooth forehead, and her eyes showed signs of fatigue.

She breathed softly, trying to calm the fatigue caused by the excessive consumption of soul power from testing the soul tool.

Beads of sweat slid down her long, slender, snow-white neck, dripping onto her close-fitting purple soul-guided combat suit. They then slid down the smooth suit, outlining the girl's petite figure.

Hmm. The scene is somewhat beautiful, the only flaw perhaps being the girl's almost completely flat chest.

Kong Ming'an glanced at it and then concluded that his fiancée seemed to be on par with Hyotei in this regard.

However, his fiancée could still grow up and had a promising future, while Hyotei... unless she planned to reshape her body, she was probably beyond saving.

Kongming's thoughts drifted unconsciously.

The next moment, the girl in the distance suddenly noticed him leaning against the door.

Xu Tianzhen: ( )

The girl's eyes sparkled as if she had discovered a treasure.

She quickly approached, but did not pounce on him immediately. Instead, she furtively looked around behind Kong Ming'an, as if trying to confirm something.

Kong Ming'an lowered his eyes, looking at Xu Tianzhen with some confusion: "What's this?"

Xu Tianzhen approached cautiously, lowering her voice to ask, "You don't seem to be accompanied by anyone this time?"

"Yes what's the matter?"

Kong Ming'an responded,

Since his cultivation level improved, especially with his increasing mastery of spatial elements, his ability to survive has been practically maxed out.

Faced with most dangers, he can easily escape in an instant, even taking others with him while ensuring his own safety. He certainly doesn't need bodyguards to follow him closely like before.

Meanwhile, the two who had always protected him, the Ice Empress, was currently in the far north, attempting to condense her first "Star Ring" under the personal guidance of the Snow Empress.

Meanwhile, Xue Di, besides instructing Bing Di, is also teaching the improved version of the "Transformation Technique" to powerful soul beasts in the far north, and is temporarily unable to spare any time for either task.

Therefore, he is naturally a person.

Upon hearing this, Xu Tianzhen let out a long sigh of relief, a slight smile playing on her lips.

Without any hesitation, the girl buried her face in his chest, wrapping her arms tightly around his waist, rubbing her head against his chest contentedly, making "hehehe" sounds.

Kong Ming'an looked at the girl, somewhat amused. He reached out and gently pinched her healthy, rosy cheek with his slender fingers, and couldn't help but ask:

"What are you doing?"

The girl mumbled in his arms, her voice muffled yet unusually self-righteous:

"Now that you're all alone, I'm definitely going to take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to enjoy myself!"

As she spoke, she rubbed against him again.

Kong Ming'an was somewhat puzzled: "Opportunity?"

Xu Tianzhen raised her head, her eyes meeting his earnest gaze, a hint of resentment and grievance in them, and she began to speak:

"Isn't it because you're always surrounded by a bunch of people? Not to mention Sister Xue Di and Sister Bing Di, there's also Meng, I can't even get a seat from her!"

"Although I admit it later, I'm clearly your legally recognized fiancée! I'm practically the victim here!"

"cough"

Kong Ming'an coughed lightly, trying to suppress a laugh, but seeing the girl's sullen expression, he couldn't help but reach out and ruffle her slightly curly short hair.

Perhaps because her martial soul was the sun, the girl's hair felt warm to the touch, exceptionally soft and comfortable. He gently stroked it, then slowly spoke:

"At least I'm still here."

"It sounds like the usual lines a cheating husband would use to deal with his wife when he gets home."

Xu Tianzhen responded with a soft hum, but didn't resist Kong Ming'an's hand at all. Instead, she held onto his arm tightly, gently nuzzling him and inhaling his comforting scent.

It's a rare opportunity, so let's hug it as long as we can!

She understood perfectly the principle that "with so many competitors, if you don't fight for it, you won't even get a taste of the soup."

Although she jokingly calls herself the victim, she doesn't really want to be one.

She didn't want to be able to only watch longingly from outside the door, or listen from under the bed, or even just wait in bed for Meng to run out of energy and give her a little push from behind.

And in the end, she can only watch from the sidelines and do it herself? That's truly pathetic! She doesn't want that!

They chatted idly for a while, then Xu Tianzhen, not wanting to be too greedy, let go of his hand and ran to the nearby rest room to shower and change.

A moment later, she returned to the lab, now dressed in ordinary casual clothes.

She was wearing a loose-fitting white short-sleeved shirt. Because the neckline was slightly low, one of her rounded shoulders and delicate collarbone was exposed to the air, her skin smooth and delicate.

At the same time, perhaps because the short-sleeved shirt was too loose, a black bra strap was clearly visible on the girl's shoulder.

Because the girl was so petite, the short-sleeved shirt was far too large for her; the hem reached mid-thigh, making it look more like a dress.

At the very bottom are straight, fleshy legs, which look somewhat casual.

Kong Ming'an's gaze paused slightly, lingering for a moment on the girl's oversized short-sleeved shirt. But after a brief moment, his expression turned strange.

"Are these my clothes?"

Xu Tianzhen snorted, put her hands on her hips, and nodded as if it were the most natural thing in the world: "Yeah."

Chapter 146 Kong Deming: Quietly Doing Big Things

Kong Ming'an couldn't hold back any longer: "You're wearing my clothes?"

The girl nodded again, her tone still as self-righteous as ever:

"You said before you left that I could use anything in the lab, so I just 'inherited' your wardrobe, didn't I?"

"Anyway, you can't fit into these old clothes anymore, so I'll just take them and wear them. They're more comfortable than my own clothes anyway."

Seeing the girl looking at him with her eyes crinkled in a smile, Kong Ming'an had every reason to suspect she was doing it on purpose, but he had no evidence.

"alright."

Unable to find any evidence, he reluctantly accepted this reason.

"You seem really unwilling."

Xu Tianzhen spoke softly, then thought for a moment, a slight smile playing on her lips.

She stepped slightly forward, closer to Kong Ming'an, then very naturally reached out and slowly pulled up the thin black shoulder strap with two fingers, before gently loosening it—

"Snapped!"

The shoulder strap snapped back against the skin with a soft click.

The girl tilted her head, her eyes innocent yet slightly defiant: "Since you don't like it, why don't I take it off now?"

Having said that, she reached out to lift the wide hem of her dress.

"I like it, don't mess with it."

Kong Ming'an decisively reached out and pulled her restless little hand down, then lifted her collar slightly, while repeatedly reminding himself in his heart,

You must not commit a crime.

"Hmm."

Xu Tianzhen couldn't help but hum softly, then threw herself into his arms again, her hands expertly hooking around his neck, a look of satisfaction on her face.

Like I said, if she doesn't take the initiative, is she going to be the victim? Absolutely not! It's just a pity her fiancé is a bit too principled and hasn't made a move on her.

We'll have to wait a few more years.

Kong Ming'an lowered his eyes, holding the petite, soft, and seemingly weightless body of the girl in his arms. He gently placed one hand on her slender waist to prevent her from shifting and falling. However, Kong Ming'an paused slightly, not quite stopping there.

Even through the fabric, he could roughly determine from the feel of his hand that the girl was most likely naked underneath her most intimate clothing.

As for the oversized short-sleeved shirt he was wearing, the girl could easily lift it slightly with the slightest movement, revealing a black shirt that matched the bra strap.

This is truly a constant test for our cadres.

Kong Ming'an mentally complained, then reached out and silently pulled down the girl's hem.

In response, Xu Tianzhen moved even more violently in his arms.

……

……

After rubbing and fussing in Kong Ming'an's arms for a while, Xu Tianzhen finally calmed down, satisfied, and found a more comfortable position to lie in.

Then, she began to recount in a rambling manner the many things that had happened in Mingdu during this period.

Kong Ming'an adjusted his posture to make her more comfortable, and then relaxed and listened quietly.

He had indeed not paid much attention to the specific affairs of Mingdu for some time.

During this period, he stayed in Shrek City, keeping a close eye on various matters concerning Shrek.

Even earlier, he had been immersed in the laboratory, devoting himself entirely to the research on Wang Dong'er's martial spirit and soul structure, completely oblivious to the outside world.

Under such circumstances, he naturally couldn't keep his eyes on Mingdu.

Of course, he wasn't worried about any problems arising in Mingdu. After all, Mingdu was under the care of his own grandfather and Elder Yi. With two super elders in charge, it would be difficult for anything to go wrong.

"Because of the successful military reforms and the significant increase in military strength, there was a period of time within the Empire when there was a strong desire to launch a direct war against the Douluo Three Kingdoms."

"However, after Grandpa Kong announced the completion of the crucial experiment of fusing soul tools and martial souls, those troublemakers and the nobles of the empire quieted down."

"Those who used to clamor for radical expansion and those other factions that wanted balance and compromise have now reached a consensus."

"Even my father, the Emperor, agreed with Grandpa Kong's strategic policy of 'stable development, accumulating strength, developing soul-guided technology, and achieving overwhelming victory with absolute superiority.'"