Douluo Continent: I ushered in this era

As for the last squad, it was personally led by Chu Ci, who served as the captain, with Bai Tianzhe as the vice-captain.

Chu Ci put away the list and said calmly, "I know you must have questions about the allocation of personnel and the appointment and removal of squad leaders."

"The personnel allocation was decided by me and Deputy Captain Luan after carefully reviewing your files. You will understand the reasons behind it in the future."

"As for the appointment and removal of squad leaders, I'm sure some of you are dissatisfied. Hmm... how about this, I'll give you a chance."

Chu Ci pointed to Bai Tianzhe and the others behind him, "The army values ​​force, and the Temple of War has always had a tradition of challenges. Today, you can challenge your squad leader or deputy leader here. Whoever wins will take office."

With a wave of his hand, Chu Ci's powerful soul force pulled everyone from the center to the sides, revealing a spacious area.

He extended his right hand further, flicked his finger, and released a burst of sword energy, drawing a simple circle as the competition arena.

"Begin the challenge!" Chu Ci said in a deep voice.

……

This challenge came quickly and went quickly.

First, the gap in strength is too great. Whether it is soul power or talent, these soldiers are no match for the geniuses under Chu Ci's command.

Secondly, these soldiers are not stupid. After listening to Chu Ci and the others' self-introductions once, they understood that this was a group of promising talents from the Temple of War, a team formed by geniuses under the leadership of an unparalleled genius.

The future leadership of the Temple of War will most likely emerge from among Chu Ci and his group; following them will definitely lead to a bright future.

Only someone with a problem in their head would insist on being the annoying, outspoken person who sticks their neck out!

The soldiers who challenged Chu Ci and others were not doing so to express dissatisfaction, but rather to demonstrate their strength and show off their advantages.

"The challenge is over. Anyone who objects to their squad leader or disobeys orders will face court-martial if they refuse to cooperate," Chu Ci said coldly.

After Chu Ci finished his warning, he turned to Luan Xiaochuan and instructed him, "Old Luan, proceed with today's special training according to the original plan."

"it is good!"

Next, Luan Xiaochuan demonstrated exceptional military skills, leading the 19th Squadron through its first special training session in an orderly manner.

Chapter 209: The Nineteenth Team is thriving; a momentous event is imminent.

Inside a meeting room in the Temple of War,

"Patriarch Hongchen, I've long admired your name." Chu Ci smiled as he looked at the middle-aged man with a stubble on his face.

The person standing before Chu Ci was none other than Qing Hongchen, the current patriarch of the Hongchen family.

Qing Hongchen stroked his beard and laughed heartily, “I have long heard of your reputation as a young prodigy, young friend Chu Ci, and seeing you today, I can confirm that your reputation is well-deserved.”

"The Hongchen family flatters you!" Chu Ci said modestly.

After a brief exchange of compliments, the two quickly got down to business—the establishment of the Mingde Hall, a Soul Guidance Device Research Institute under the 19th Squad of the War God Temple.

"Young friend Chu Ci, you have only one request for joining our Hongchen family: to restore the glory of the Hongchen family and Mingde Hall from ten thousand years ago."

Qing Hongchen spoke each word with unwavering conviction.

The glory of the Mingde Hall in the past has become a source of anxiety for the Hongchen family. Every generation is constantly thinking about replacing the Tang Sect and becoming the pinnacle of the soul tool field again.

However, due to Huo Yuhao's sudden emergence ten thousand years ago, the Hongchen family was plunged into despair and suffered a long period of setbacks. After recovering its strength, it was basically impossible for them to catch up and surpass the Hongchen family.

It wasn't until they met Chu Ci and witnessed his unparalleled creativity in the field of soul tools that the Hongchen family saw an opportunity. They were willing to sacrifice the entire clan's loyalty to Chu Ci for this chance to turn the tide.

"This requirement doesn't need to be emphasized; it has already yielded considerable benefits in A Luo's (Luo Hongchen) hands," Chu Ci said calmly.

Since Luo Hongchen offered to become Chu Ci's apprentice and join the War God Hall with him, Chu Ci taught him many of his "unique skills" in the field of soul tools.

This is why the Hongchen family actively sought to get close to Chu Ci, because Chu Ci was genuinely a teacher.

After the two parties reached an agreement, the Hongchen family successfully merged into the War God Temple and established the Soul Guidance Device Research Institute, Mingde Hall, within the War God Temple's 19th Battle Team.

Inside Mingde Hall, Chu Ci handed over a design blueprint for a soul tool that he had conceived.

"Ah Luo, take a look at this."

Luo Hongchen took the soul tool design drawings, examined them carefully, and exclaimed in surprise, "This is... a domain-type soul tool."

Domain-type soul tools are the general term used in Chu Ci to refer to soul tools of the Tiangang Sword Formation type.

"Yes, this soul tool is one I designed for the team. You can arrange for someone to make it. If there's anything you don't understand, ask Taiyi. Taiyi is already connected to the Mingde Hall's network, so you can just call him."

As Chu Ci spoke, he took off his lab coat and changed into casual clothes.

"What are you planning to do?" Luo Hongchen asked casually.

Chu Ci chuckled lightly, "Go learn some skills!"

In the blink of an eye, Chu Ci arrived at the core technology research institute of the Temple of War and met the specialist Guan Yue had mentioned, Li Xiangqian, the deputy director of the technology research institute, a shrewd and capable-looking old man.

Li Xiangqian looked him up and down, nodded slightly, and nodded in satisfaction.

"follow me!"

Li Xiangqian turned and left, leading Chu Ci deeper into the science and technology research institute.

The two entered a warehouse, where various soul tools and technological products were neatly arranged. However, most of them were failed products, indicating that this warehouse was specifically used to store failed products with research value.

Li Xiangqian, leading Chu Ci, ignored the failed products, crossed five security doors that required special identification cards to open, and arrived at the deepest part of the warehouse.

The room at the deepest part of the warehouse is not large and doesn't contain many items, but you can immediately see the traces of cutting-edge technology on them.

Li Xiangqian went straight to a counter, on which sat a gray crystal ball.

Chu Ci narrowed his eyes slightly. He sensed a faint spatial element from the crystal ball. Could it be that she was the purpose of his trip?

Li Xiangqian then went through a series of complicated and troublesome procedures, including swiping his card and verifying his fingerprint.

With a "click," the counter opened, and Li Xiangqian carefully took out the crystal ball.

"This is the small world that was destroyed during the experiment back then." Li Xiangqian placed it in Chu Ci's hands with a look of reverence.

"Space possesses immense power, so be extremely careful during the research process. Also, this abandoned little world is for you to study alone; no one else is allowed to participate. Remember that!"

"Don't worry, Director Li."

Chu Ci happily accepted the gray crystal ball and placed it in her storage wristband.

After retrieving the abandoned small world, Li Xiangqian led Chu Ci on a tour of the core technology research institute.

"This is the laboratory for soul-guided projectiles..."

"This is the laboratory for researching the solidification of soul skills..."

"here it is……"

After the tour, Li Xiangqian instructed, "You can go into the lab I just introduced to you anytime to learn, and you can also look at the technologies stored inside. Do you understand?"

"Yes, I understand!" Chu Ci nodded, indicating that she understood perfectly.

"Study hard, the future of the Temple of War still rests on you young people," Li Xiangqian said earnestly.

Chu Ci then spent a very fulfilling day at the Temple of War. In the morning, he trained with the 19th team, in the afternoon he studied in the laboratory of the Core Technology Research Institute, and in the evening he meditated and cultivated. His whole day was well-organized.

Until one day, in the underground soul guidance laboratory of the Chu Group, Chu Ci gently stroked the scales of the gods in front of him, and a red koi carp appeared on the scales.

The koi carp transformed into a data stream and merged into the database. Hetu began to perform full-scale calculations, and countless data points flashed across the display screen in front of Chu Ci.

After a long while, Taiyi's cold, mechanical voice rang out, "Young Master Chu Ci, the simulation was successful. All the power containing emotions has been converted."

"Okay, tell them the news."

As soon as he finished speaking, the phones of Guan Yue, Long Tianwu, Su Mengjun, Zhen Hua, Mu Chen, and Yun Ming rang simultaneously.

After checking the information on their phones, the six people's expressions changed drastically.

"Old Luan!" Chu Ci arrived at Luan Xiaochuan's lounge at the headquarters of the Temple of War.

"Is there anything I can help you with?" Luan Xiaochuan was currently at his desk summarizing the day's training results for the 19th team and adjusting the training plan accordingly.

Chu Ci said in a deep voice, "I'll be going out tomorrow. Just continue training as planned."

“Okay, just let us know if you need anything. The 19th War God Team is ready to go at any time,” Luan Xiaochuan said with a smile.

Chu Ci shook his head, "With your current abilities, you can't be of much help with tomorrow's matter!"

"Huh? What's so amazing?" Luan Xiaochuan asked in surprise.

"A truly epoch-making event, the entire Soul Master world will be shaken because of me."

The next day, Guan Yue personally led Chu Ci to the Mingdu Forging Masters Association.

When the two arrived at the Mingdu Blacksmith Association, Mu Chen was waiting at the entrance.

Chapter 210 Three-Word Battle Armor Transforms into Soul Weapon, Chu Ci and Zhen Hua Join Forces

"Is everyone here?"

"Everyone has arrived, and Senior Brother is ready."

The three exchanged glances, and Mu Chen then personally led the two towards Zhenhua's dedicated forging room on the rooftop of the Mingdu Forging Masters Association.

Those in the hall of the Mingdu Blacksmiths Association looked on with curiosity when they saw the three people. Who were these two, one big and one small, that they could be led by a master craftsman?

This is a rooftop with a huge glass dome, and the glass shield covering it is made to the same standard as a mothership's shield. Even a Limit Douluo wouldn't be able to break through it on their own.

At this moment, four people were already waiting on the rooftop: Yun Ming, Long Tianwu, Su Mengjun, and Zhen Hua.

Upon seeing Chu Ci, Zhenhua appeared slightly excited and stepped forward to ask, "Have you solved the problem of the emotional energy contained within the three-word battle armor of the Soul Spirit Inheritance?"

"Yes," Chu Ci nodded solemnly and said earnestly, "After paying some price, it was resolved, and we are now able to begin transforming the Three-Word Battle Armor into a Soul Weapon."

Long Tianwu and the others were overjoyed upon hearing this. They had found it hard to believe when they received the news yesterday; how could it have been resolved so quickly?

However, trusting Chu Ci, they all put aside their own affairs and came to Zhenhua to gather. Sure enough, Chu Ci did not disappoint them.

"Now that the problem is solved, let's begin. This time, I will personally forge the Soul Weapon!" Zhenhua said solemnly, and Mu Chen quietly retracted his right foot that had just been extended.

"Okay!" Chu Ci agreed immediately and then turned his gaze to Long Tianwu and Su Mengjun. "Uncle, Aunt, please bring me the soul spirit and your battle armor that I gave you."

A year ago, Chu Ci had already decided on the three-word battle armor for Long Tianwu and Su Mengjun. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, they would be among the first three-word battle armors to be reforged into soul weapons.

Therefore, Chu Ci specially entrusted the soul spirits that Jingxin had been cultivating to the two of them early on, so that they could develop a relationship with their soul weapons and soul spirits, making it easier to fuse them together in the future.

Long Tianwu and Su Mengjun exchanged a glance and then took out their soul weapons, soul spirits, and three-word battle armor.

Su Mengjun teased Chu Ci, saying, "Nephew, make the most of it. If anything happens to my three-word battle armor, your auntie won't let you off the hook."