Douluo, my clone Groudon

Chapter 398 Spiritual Soul Guidance Device, Ye Guyi

Jing Hongchen practically fled the Third Laboratory, fearing that if he stayed even a second longer, he would be tempted to use all the power of Mingde Hall to take this madman down with him—provided he could ensure that those damned "evil nemesis" wouldn't be detonated.

The atmosphere inside the laboratory remained frozen.

Gula seemed to have done something insignificant, casually tucking the flickering "Evil Buster" back inside his clothes, but actually placing it in the Senhai demiplane.

He turned to Xuan Ziwen, whose face was pale and who was still in shock, and spoke in a relaxed tone as if he were discussing the weather:

"Professor Xuan, could you please clean this up? Also, the lab door is broken; please report it for repair and deduct the repair cost from my research grant."

Xuan Ziwen: “…”

He stared at the charred, two halves of the corpse on the ground, then at the alloy door with a large hole melted out, his lips twitching violently.

Funding? Is this a funding issue?! All he wants now is to submit his resignation immediately and go back to his hometown to farm!

Gula ignored him and turned her gaze to Huo Yuhao, who had a complicated expression.

"Yuhao, come here, I need to talk to you about something."

Huo Yuhao took a deep breath, suppressed the turmoil in his heart, and walked over.

Tianmeng Ice Silkworm frantically spammed his mind: "Yuhao! Stay away from him! It's too dangerous! Bingbing! Elder Yi! Say something!"

Hyotei was silent for a moment, then said coldly, "...The strong are respected, and he has the right to be arrogant. As long as he doesn't become our enemy, that's fine."

Electrolux: "Decisive-willed, ruthless in his methods. But he doesn't seem entirely irrational. Let's hear what he has to say."

Gula led Huo Yuhao to a corner of the laboratory, casually set up a soundproof soul power barrier, and then handed over the prototype of the soul-guided cannon that had failed to be modified last night, along with a few rough drawings of the core magic array concept.

"Here's a little idea of ​​mine. I tried to combine mental attacks with traditional soul tools, but unfortunately the core array design was too crude and couldn't withstand the infusion of mental power. It was almost destroyed after only two test shots."

“You are quite good at this, and your Spirit Eye Martial Soul is also very suitable for researching soul tools. See if you can optimize the structure of the magic array to make it more stable and improve the efficiency of mental transmission.”

Huo Yuhao took the soul-guided cannon and blueprints, which still smelled slightly burnt. After just a quick glance, a look of surprise flashed in his eyes.

The design on the drawings is imaginative and bold, and the attempt to combine spiritual inscriptions with soul power circuits is both daring and ingenious. Although many parts appear rough or even whimsical, the core ideas are very inspiring.

Within the Sea of ​​Spirit, the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm spun in mid-air: "Wow! This idea... seems interesting. But it certainly won't work in many places."

Electrolux: "Hmm... Guiding and shaping spiritual power like soul power, and then projecting it outward through objects? An interesting direction. Yuhao, perhaps it's worth a try."

Hyotei: "Hmph, to create such a dangerous thing, he must have a second spirit-type martial soul, otherwise how could he use it himself?"

Listening to the discussion within his spiritual sea, Huo Yuhao looked up at Gula and asked in confusion, "Gula, what's going on...?"

"It's just an experiment." Gula waved his hand casually. "If it succeeds, it might open up a new branch of soul tools. If it fails, there's no loss. So, are you interested in researching together? We can share the results."

Huo Yuhao was intrigued. The idea was undoubtedly extremely challenging and appealing, and with the guidance of Electrox, the Holy Law Master of the Undead, in his mastery of the spiritual realm, the chances of success were very high.

He hesitated for a moment, then nodded: "Okay, I'll give it a try. But I can't guarantee success, and it will take time."

“No problem, there’s plenty of time.” Gula smiled with satisfaction and patted Huo Yuhao on the shoulder. “Then I’ll leave it to you. If you need any materials or have any theoretical problems, you can come to me directly… or you can ask Teacher Xuan.”

After saying that, he removed the soundproof barrier, didn't even glance at the terrified Orange, Keke and the others, and walked straight to the gap in the melted door, leaving as easily as if he were just going out for a walk.

Only a few people remained in the laboratory, facing a corpse, a hole, and endless fear and silence.

Xuan Ziwen looked in the direction where Gula disappeared, then looked at the blueprints of the "little idea" about the spiritual soul tool that Huo Yuhao had handed over in his hand, and suddenly everything went black.

He suddenly felt that Dean Jing Hongchen's departing figure was full of sympathy and understanding.

I can't live this day!

Within Huo Yuhao's spiritual sea, the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm wailed, "Yuhao, have we gotten ourselves on a sinking ship?! Is it really okay to cooperate with this guy who's always blowing up the academy and researching such dangerous things?!"

Huo Yuhao stared at the blueprints in his hand, his gaze gradually becoming focused and bright: "Tianmeng-ge, stop arguing. This concept... is truly amazing. Perhaps, this really is a completely new path..."

……

Gula left the Third Laboratory and walked through the wide but somewhat cold and hard corridor of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy.

He deliberately slowed his pace, his mental energy spreading out like an invisible spider web, sensing the movements around him.

Strangely, the expected close surveillance did not materialize.

There were no hidden gazes, no lurking presence, and even the academy's usual patrols seemed to intentionally or unintentionally avoid his area.

He walked unimpeded to the academy gate. The guards on duty seemed to have received prior instructions; they glanced at him nervously, then immediately lowered their heads, pretending not to see him, and let him walk out easily.

Standing outside the academy gate, Gula was momentarily at a loss as to where to go.

He waited for a long time to make sure that no one was following him. At first, he was a little confused, but he quickly figured out the key to it.

"Ah, I see," Gula muttered to himself.

The systems of Sun Moon Academy and Shrek Academy are completely different.

Despite his prestigious position as Dean and Master of Mingde Hall, Jing Hongchen wields immense power and prestige. However, his subordinates, whether teachers and guards of the academy or researchers and protectors of Mingde Hall, are primarily loyal to the Sun Moon Empire and His Majesty the Emperor, not to Jing Hongchen personally.

Unlike Shrek Academy's Sea God Pavilion, Jing Hongchen cannot easily mobilize Title Douluo-level powerhouses to carry out surveillance missions based on personal will.

Moreover, Takula is now a "moving humanoid disaster," so who would want to take on this hot potato?
Monitor him? What if we accidentally "provoke" him, causing the "Evil Buster" to explode? Who would take the responsibility then?
It's likely that even if Jing Hongchen herself gave the order, her subordinates would only outwardly comply but inwardly disobey, and dare not approach her.

“Jing Hongchen should be rushing to the palace by now, right?” Gula speculated, a cold smile playing on his lips. “However, that’s none of my business.”

He stepped into the bustling crowd of Mingdu.

This capital of the Sun Moon Empire is filled with the aura of metal and soul tools. Skyscrapers stand tall, and soul-guided trains shuttle through the air, showcasing a technological landscape completely different from Shrek City.

"I remember in the original story, although Mingdu was the capital of a country, it seemed that things were not peaceful underwater. There were actually three large underground forces that secretly controlled the smuggling of a lot of rare metals."

Gula recalled the message, "That's really interesting."

Moreover, it seems that one of the factions also has a user of the Angelic Martial Soul—Ye Guyi.

Thinking of Ye Guyi, Gula's mind began to stir. His angelic soul spirit, nourished by the golden tree and developed through his soul skills, had already advanced to a more powerful holy angel. However, a soul spirit is ultimately not a martial soul, and its power manifestation and origin differ from those of a true angelic martial soul.

He was curious about the difference between the divine power gained by a true angelic martial spirit after punishing evil and the power brought by his holy angelic spirit.

This research may provide him with new ideas and insights for breaking through the level 70 bottleneck and obtaining his seventh spirit ring in the future.

Of course, there are deeper reasons as well.

Ye Guyi himself is also a potential hidden danger. Others may not be able to see through the details of his martial soul, but as a fellow possessor of top-tier divine attributes, Ye Guyi is very likely to realize that he is not using a true angel martial soul at all. This risk is best nipped in the bud.

Going to the timeline of Legend of the Dragon King to find Yue Zhengyu is certainly an option, but Yue Zhengyu has a grandfather named Yue Zhengen who is a demigod and controls the Southern Army, making the risk too great. It would be far more convenient to handle the situation in this timeline.

The three major underground forces in Mingdu are the Xishui Alliance, backed by Ye Xishui of the Holy Spirit Cult, and the lair of the Evil Soul Masters.

The Ordinary Alliance is predominantly female, backed by a group of nobles, and controls the catering and entertainment industries.

The Audu Chamber of Commerce is supported by the remaining nobles and the military.

After a moment's thought, Gula had a goal: the Ordinary Alliance.

He casually walked into a rather luxurious-looking hotel called "Starry Night," which was clearly one of the properties of the Ordinary Alliance.

The spiritual power spread out slightly, like mercury spilling onto the ground, instantly enveloping the entire hall.

The receptionist, the waiters, and even the guards in the shadows all stared blankly for a moment before returning to normal, but they ignored Gula's presence as if he were invisible.

Gula walked directly to the front desk manager, her eyes swirling with a captivating light, her voice carrying an irresistible magic: "Contact your superior and tell Shangguan Wei'er that I need to speak with her. Also, tell him that you and your people have just been hypnotized by me."

The front desk manager stared blankly, like a puppet on a string. He obediently picked up the communication device, contacted his superior, and relayed Gula's words verbatim, even revealing without any concealment that he had been hypnotized.

Upon hearing this, the superior on the other end of the communicator broke out in a cold sweat.

This is not a request; it is clearly a blatant warning and demonstration.

She dared not delay and immediately reported the matter up the chain of command. The news quickly reached the ears of Shangguan Weier, the leader of the Ordinary Alliance.

Shangguan Wei'er was handling internal alliance affairs when she heard her subordinate's report, and her charming peach blossom eyes narrowed slightly.

Is he one of the Crown Prince's men? A member of the military? A member of the royal family? Or a new expert hired by the Xishui Alliance or the Aodu Chamber of Commerce?
She quickly filtered the information in her mind, but found that none of them matched this direct, domineering, and bizarre style of doing things.

"A powerful dragon crossing the river?" she wondered, but more than that, she was wary.

The other party specifically requested her name and used this method, so she couldn't refuse. Otherwise, if the news got out, her and the Ordinary Alliance's prestige would be severely damaged.

She immediately gathered several trusted and skilled individuals, including several Soul Saint-level experts. The group, filled with vigilance and unease, headed towards the Starshine Hotel.

Along the way, seeing the strange sight of all the staff and guests looking dazed and acting as if they were invisible to her, Shangguan Wei'er's heart sank.

This ability to hypnotize others is unheard of; the other party's intimidation was quite forceful.

Upon arriving at the designated private room on the second floor, Shangguan Weier pushed open the door and saw an exceptionally young and handsome man leisurely sitting on the sofa, sipping tea.

She was even more surprised, but remained outwardly calm, displaying the composure of an alliance leader, and said, "Who are you? Why use this method to find me, Shangguan Wei'er?"

She did not immediately order the people behind her to take action. The real fighting strength of the underground forces was not strong; they mainly relied on their background and network of connections to survive. The big shots behind them did not want them to easily provoke a fight, and negotiating a solution was the best option.

Gula put down his teacup, making no pretense. Compared to the Sunset Alliance, which colluded with the Holy Spirit Cult, and those corrupt royal members, he harbored no ill will towards the other forces of the Sun Moon Empire.

He got straight to the point: "Alliance Leader Shangguan, I apologize for disturbing you. I'm here simply to find someone you're looking for, a Soul Master named Ye Guyi. She should be from your Ordinary Alliance."

Shangguan Wei'er was stunned again. That's it? To find a Soul Master, they hypnotized everyone in my hotel and made such a big fuss?

She maintained her smile and cautiously asked, "May I ask what business you have with Bone Robe? As the leader of the alliance, I cannot allow my subordinates to be placed in unknown dangers."

She wasn't actually very familiar with Ye Guyi. The girl was brought back by a high-ranking member of the alliance who had passed away long ago. She had always kept a low profile, and all she knew was that her martial soul was some kind of powerful light attribute, but she didn't know exactly what it was. She had always served as a soul master in the alliance.

Gula said calmly, "Don't worry, I have no ill intentions towards her or your Ordinary Alliance."

He paused, as if remembering something, and casually pulled out a dark red "Evil Buster No. 6" from his pocket and tossed it over.

"Oh, as an apology for the intrusion, here's this little trinket for you."

A Soul Saint expert behind Shangguan Weier reacted quickly, catching the object with his soul power beforehand. After carefully checking it to make sure no traps or ambushes were triggered, he nodded to Shangguan Weier.

Gula casually introduced, "A level six soul tool, 'Evil Buster No. 6.' As for its power, it's roughly equivalent to a level eight fixed-position soul tool cannon. I'm an exchange student from Shrek Academy, and I guarantee my credibility; I never exaggerate."

"Alliance Leader Shangguan controls the underworld of Mingdu and is well-informed. He should have recently received news that the Imperial Palace and the Crown Prince's residence have suddenly increased their vigilance and patrols, and that's because of it."

Shangguan Weier took the cold metal ball and felt for the first time that a soul tool was so hot to the touch!

A level 6 soul tool equivalent to a level 8 fixed-position soul-guided cannon shell?! And it even alarmed the Imperial Palace and the Crown Prince's residence?!

Her beautiful eyes widened as she stared at Gula, her heart filled with utter shock: What have you done?!

She forced herself to calm down, and seeing that Gula seemed to have no hostility, she gritted her teeth and said, "...In that case, I'll have someone invite Bone Robe over right away."

Gula nodded and took out another "Evil Buster" and placed it on the table: "You can show this to her. Tell her to bring this to see me."

Anyone possessing the Holy Angel Martial Soul would be able to sense the ultimate power of light contained within. She wouldn't refuse to come.

Shangguan Wei'er was puzzled, but she was already in a difficult situation. She signaled to a trusted aide to pick up the soul tool and immediately go to fetch Ye Guyi.

During the half-hour wait, Shangguan Weier tried to subtly probe Gula's purpose and background, as well as what he had done before.

Since Gula had nothing better to do, he briefly explained how he instantly killed the royal family members in the laboratory, how he threatened Jing Hongchen, and how he threatened to bomb the palace and the crown prince...

Shangguan Weier's face turned pale, and cold sweat poured down her back. Her original composure and charm vanished, and sitting on the soft sofa, she felt as if she were sitting on pins and needles, and every second felt like an eternity.

There's no way anyone could remain calm if they knew they were sitting next to a menacing figure who could blow them and everything within a few kilometers to smithereens at any moment, and who had just threatened the highest levels of the empire.

Finally, there was a knock on the door of the private room. "Alliance Leader," a clear and melodious voice rang out.

Ye Guyi arrived. She walked in and first bowed to Shangguan Weier, but her clear and sharp eyes instantly locked onto Gula, her gaze filled with undisguised joy and excitement, as well as a deep sense of hesitation and wariness.

In her hand, she tightly gripped the "Evil Buster" given to her by Gula, and the power of light on it resonated strongly with the Angelic Martial Soul within her.

But she was also puzzled. In her understanding, the Angelic Martial Soul should have been targeted and wiped out by the Evil Soul Masters long ago. Why would someone with such pure and ultimate light power appear here?
Gula looked at Shangguan Weier and said calmly, "Alliance Leader Shangguan, may we have a private talk?"

"Of course, please feel free to chat."

Shangguan Wei'er felt as if she had been granted a pardon, immediately stood up, and forced a smile at Ye Guyi.
"Don't worry about Bone Robe. Lord Gula is from Shrek Academy, so he should... have no ill intentions towards you."

After saying that, she practically fled the private room with her men, and thoughtfully closed the door behind her.

Inside the private room, only Gula and Ye Guyi remained.

In the air, two sacred auras, though of the same origin, yet subtly different, began to intertwine and collide silently.

(End of this chapter)