Douluo Jueshi, world modulation mode

Chapter 268 Rain Eyes and Oranges

As is well known, a Soul Master's level 10 Soul Power corresponds to a level 1 Soul Tool.

The alias for a level 10 soul tool is a god-level soul tool.

Although there was no precedent for this in the past.

In the original Douluo Three Kingdoms, no one knew the power of a level 10 soul tool, and there wasn't even a definition for it.

But it can be named after the word "God".

Ultimately, it is something that inspires great apprehension.

In addition, he sensed an aura that was no weaker than his own.

The control over spatial power that the silver moon had previously unleashed.

Ugh, this is a real headache.

Having heard Elder Mu's account of the Sun Moon Empire, no one at Shrek Academy dared to underestimate the Sun Moon Empire's level nine Soul Masters. However, the existence of Limit Douluo had always given Shrek Academy the confidence to remain calm in the face of danger. But now, this situation seemed to have changed. According to his understanding, the silver moon he had seen earlier was likely Kong Deming, the Sun Moon Empire's so-called "Father of Soul Tools." Perhaps his Soul Power wasn't very high, but the Sun Moon Empire still had a powerful figure who was roughly confirmed to be a demigod. If such a being was wielding a level ten Soul Tool…

Things started to spiral out of control.

So, was the Sun Moon Empire's previous enthusiasm just a ploy to deceive them and give their level nine soul masters more time to break through to level ten?

Outside the outskirts of Mingdu, a disheveled-looking old man with white hair was in a hurry.

……

Mingdu.

The plaza of the Sun and Moon Royal Soul Master Academy.

Under the dim sky obscured by dark clouds, a silver streak of light darted wildly above Mingdu, its excitement palpable.

A silver-white mecha, over ten meters tall, fell like a dazzling meteor. Primordial Soul Power flowed across it. Despite being a very large mechanical creation, it was as agile as a Soul Master with a physical Martial Soul. Just before it hit the ground, the power system beneath its feet activated, and it landed steadily.

"Finally... finally, it's done!"

A voice came from the mecha's mouth, and even the cold, mechanical tone couldn't hide the excitement and exhilaration within.

at the same time.

One after another, figures rushed out of Mingde Hall at great speed and arrived at the square of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy.

These were the high-level Soul Masters who had previously been immersed in the virtual world.

next second.

A torrent of silver data appeared on the surface of the mecha, its metallic sheen gradually blurring, resembling the true form of a Soul Saint's martial soul, yet with subtle differences. The elegant, silver-haired middle-aged man stepped onto the ground, his face filled with excitement and elation. If someone with a strong spiritual sense were to observe closely, they would notice that Jing Hongchen's clothes, and even his skin, under the sunlight breaking through the clouds, revealed a metallic sheen similar to the mecha, as if he were wearing invisible metallic armor.

Jing Hongchen was very happy.

Within this short year.

He directly accomplished two goals that were very distant for him in the past.

First, to elevate the Hongchen family to the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Empire, without exception.

Second, he achieved an unprecedented level 10 Soul Master.

People are in good spirits when they have happy events.

Jing Hongchen, whose age would be considered old age by ordinary standards, seems to grow younger with each passing year. If it weren't for his shrewdness and composure, which are like those of an old fox, he would look like a thirty-year-old man in his prime.

"Brother Hongchen!"

"Hall Master!"

Nearby, a group of eager high-level Soul Masters instantly surrounded them. Multiple teachers mean multiple paths, and each level nine Soul Master's path is different, as is the case with level ten Soul Masters. However, there are some similarities, namely the key to breaking through to level ten: forging one's natal Soul Tool, and some details in the process.

"You blew me up ten times over back then," an elderly man with white hair said excitedly.

“Of course.” Jing Hongchen nodded with a smile. “Everyone here cherishes the Way of Soul Guidance, so I, Hongchen, will naturally not be stingy. Come, let me share some of my insights with you all.”

Jing Hongchen certainly wouldn't be stingy.

A level ten Soul Master sharing their insights is an invaluable opportunity for other Soul Masters, a priceless treasure. Even level nine or eight masters would typically only share this with their disciples. But for Jing Hongchen, it's not just about the level ten; he wants to see the flourishing of Soul Tool techniques and the prosperity of the Soul Master era. Besides, they're all family. These are all his grandson's capable subordinates, members of his Hongchen family. Listen carefully, and then work hard.

On a tall building of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy.

An Zhen lay contentedly on Zi Ji's plump thighs. The Hell Demon Dragon King's skin was cool and refreshing, much like her appearance, but hidden beneath it was a heat that could melt a person.

'It feels quite different from the red mecha from ten thousand years later in the original story.'

The red mecha in the original work is closer to a modern science fiction style. Grandpa's mecha, however, can be described as a kind of spiritual weapon; more than a mecha, it's like a divine artifact. A natal soul tool is a fusion of a powerful soul tool and a martial soul. Besides the functions a mecha should have, it possesses abilities similar to a martial soul, and even more wondrous aspects.

“A magic weapon,” An Zhen slowly uttered.

Murasaki: ?
The purple-haired dragon girl continued to gently massage Anzhen's face. Occasionally, her mistress would utter words she couldn't understand, but Ziji was used to it.

"How does Zi Ji think?" An Zhen gently rubbed her head against the soft surface beneath her head.

A serious look flashed in Murasaki's eyes before she said, "Very strong."

"Murasaki can't beat him."

The power of heaven and earth caused solely by that mecha.

If they faced each other head-on, it would put a lot of pressure on her.

If she had an extra 300,000 to 400,000 years of cultivation, with her powerful true dragon body, perhaps she could have a chance.

During her time in the human world, Murasaki learned and understood a great deal. She put away her disdain for humans, not because of the novelties of the human world, but because of the strength of the human elites.

For example, that human just now.

When he is not using a soul tool.

Although her opponent was a level 95 Super Douluo with a rather special mixed-elemental soul power, Zi Ji was confident that she could kill him single-handedly.

But after seeing some level nine soul tools with An Zhen.

Murasaki experienced a tremendous emotional upheaval.

If she were to actually engage in combat, she'd better run away. Otherwise, she might very well be killed by the opponent; those offensive level nine soul tools, even her proud true dragon body, would have to avoid their sharp edge.

And now.

Murasaki felt that her chances of escaping were less than 10%, or even lower.

It's clearly the same person before and after.

But the final results were completely different. As for the other party using soul tools, Zi Ji didn't think much of it. After all, those things were created by the other party themselves, not with the help of divine power.

“Just like human soul masters, perhaps soul beasts can also forge their own path,” An Zhen said.

"But that won't work now."

"The gods of the Douluo God Realm will not allow the dragon race, the former rulers of this world, to rise from the ashes. In that case, all that's left is to learn from others."

"Hmm?" The aloof, purple-haired dragon girl tilted her head with a slightly bewildered look. "Master wants Ziji to learn about soul tools as well?"

"Uh, no. It's up to you, whatever you like," An Zhen said.

Beasts and humans are ultimately different.

Those with a calm and composed personality, like Gu Yuena, are a very small minority. This is partly due to the inherent pride many super soul beasts possess in their race. This in itself isn't inherently bad, but excessive pride, ignorant arrogance, and a belief in one's noble bloodline that leads to disdain for everything else, even those that have defeated them, is a feudal and conservative mindset that will ultimately be eliminated by the tide of progress.

“Ziji doesn’t understand.” Ziji bent down, obscuring and compressing Anzhen’s vision. The dragon girl’s voice, which was both cold and fiery and seductive, rang in Anzhen’s ears, “Now the heavy burden of the dragon clan’s revival rests on the shoulders of the master, the master, and the Ice Dragon King. Ziji doesn’t understand or know many things, but Ziji wants to share the burden with the master.”

"No matter what."

These are Murasaki's true feelings.

In the plans of the adults, even Di Tian could only serve as the manager and henchman of the Star Dou Great Forest, let alone the Hell Demon Dragon King, who only had a cultivation of over 200,000 years and didn't even know the situation of the dragon race's enemies. Her strength was considered that of a powerful figure in this world, but against a god, she wouldn't even be cannon fodder.

However, it is one of the few remaining true dragons in the Douluo Continent.

Zi Ji desperately wanted to contribute her strength to the revival of the Dragon Clan.

"Hmm." Anzhen felt a heavy pressure.

“Perfect timing, I have a recipe here that would be perfect for Murasaki.”

Sharing the burden isn't a viable solution.

But relieving stress is an option.

Come back home.

"Hmm~"

Dragon Girl is amazing.

……

Sun and Moon Royal Academy.

Inside a laboratory.

A sharp carving knife is carving on a sphere.

Until the very last stroke.

This forms a complete soul power circulation loop.

The core magic array of this soul tool has also been inscribed.

"It's done." A small hand took the metal piece off, and Huo Yutong examined her work.

"Take a look." Huo Yutong handed the artwork to the person next to her.

A brown-haired girl accepted it.

With her delicate, supple skin that seemed to melt at the touch, the girl's liveliness and languidness were perfectly combined in her—that was Ju Zi.

"Amazing." Orange exclaimed sincerely, her brown eyes reflecting the core magic arrays on the metal. She hadn't seen such a work of art before, not since when Teacher Xuan was teaching them.

"Yu Tong." Ju Zi looked at the blue-haired girl beside her. The close proximity and the tone and movements in their gestures showed that the two girls had a very good relationship. "You are really amazing. A level five soul tool. You were able to perfectly replicate it after just one glance at the blueprint. No wonder Ms. Luan Feng was willing to teach you from Shrek Academy."

"Ms. Luanfeng's teaching is excellent," Huo Yutong said.

The tutelage of a level nine Soul Master allowed Huo Yutong to progress rapidly on her Soul Guidance path. Her tangible yet intangible spiritual power, along with her Spirit Eye Martial Soul and the several Soul Skills of her first Soul Ring, enabled her to quickly understand and absorb the knowledge. With such spiritual power, even without prior exposure to the design blueprints, she could guarantee that there wouldn't be any mistakes when working with level five Soul Guidance Devices.

"Let's complete the final step now," Huo Yutong said.

Orange nodded, "Mm."

The girl skillfully took out various tools, and in a moment, the metal block, which was originally equivalent to a small level-five fixed-position soul-guided cannon shell, was disguised as an orange, even looking somewhat appetizing. However, in battle, anyone who underestimated it because of this would suffer a great loss.

The petite blue-haired girl watched Orange quietly from the side.

During that period of time in the past.

Under Huo Yutong's deliberate contact.

I "coincidentally" met Orange.

In their subsequent interactions...

Ju Zi had a very good first impression of Huo Yutong, who appeared petite and cute, had a gentle personality, was steady and meticulous in her work, and was very caring in everyday matters. They quickly became friends. After tasting a dessert made by Huo Yutong herself and being pleasantly surprised to discover that she could cook, Ju Zi's affection for her increased significantly. During a conversation, Ju Zi learned about Huo Yutong's background—abandoned by her father and deceased by her mother—and, feeling a sense of shared suffering, their relationship deepened. Ju Zi shared her own life story, and the two quickly became best friends.

Huo Yutong would often bring Ju Zi various homemade delicacies.

Ju Zi was worried that Huo Yutong would be ostracized by the students of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy because she was an exchange student at Shrek Academy, so she introduced her best friend Ke Ke to her and took care of her in daily life. Although it quickly turned into Ju Zi and Ke Ke enjoying some of Huo Yutong's care.

Several kind-hearted, capable, and well-liked girls quickly became friends.

In her daily studies, apart from the time Luanfeng taught her, Huo Yutong would spend the remaining time practicing with soul tools and doing after-school work with Ju Zi Ke Ke after leaving Mingde Hall.

Orange completes the disguise of the prop.

lay down.

The juicy orange looked at her new best friend, her expression somewhat conflicted. "Yutong, I want to ask you something."

"What?" Huo Yutong blinked.

"You're from Shrek Academy." Orange spoke first, revealing her innermost thoughts. The girl's expression was complex, a mixture of worry and nervousness. "Do you know An Zhen?"

Because of the hostile relationship between the Sun Moon Empire and the original Douluo Three Kingdoms.

Information, aside from well-informed factions, is generally kept relatively secret unless it's something truly sensational and widely disseminated. In the previous Soul Battle Tournament, Huo Yutong performed quite well, but her brilliance was overshadowed due to her relatively low cultivation level at the time. This was compounded by Shrek Academy's information blackout tactics. Ju Zi was unaware that her best friend had participated in the previous Soul Battle Tournament alongside An Zhen.

"Brother Anzhen?" Huo Yutong's face showed a hint of doubt at just the right moment. "Yes, I know him. He's Yutong's boyfriend."

A happy smile appeared on Huo Yutong's face. The girl blinked her bright, star-like eyes and asked knowingly, "Did you see the newspaper about the last Soul Fighting Tournament, Orange?"

"Hmm." Keke, who had just finished eating the food Yutong brought, raised her head, her red twin ponytails swaying gently, a look of confusion on her face. "Who is Anzhen?"

(End of this chapter)