Douluo Continent: I ushered in this era

Tang Wulin activated his gauntlet soul weapon, and with a loud dragon roar, dense earth element gathered on his fists. At this moment, his fists could easily split mountains and shatter rocks.

The Tyrannosaurus Rex is a descendant of the Mountain Dragon King. Although it only inherited a small portion of the Mountain Dragon Clan's power to command mountains and rivers, Tang Wulin's Golden Dragon King bloodline elevated the Tyrannosaurus Rex's power to a whole new level.

Mu Chen carefully examined the gauntlet-shaped soul weapon, frowned, and said, "This soul weapon seems to be far more powerful than the one you originally designed, Chu Ci."

"Of course, this is because Tang Wulin's pure and powerful dragon bloodline greatly enhances the quality of this soul weapon," Chu Ci said.

Tang Wulin exclaimed in surprise, "The bloodline within me can actually affect the quality of a soul weapon!"

“That’s right! As I said, soul weapons and soul masters complement each other and achieve mutual success. Your bloodline, martial soul, and other factors will all have a certain impact on your soul weapon,” Chu Ci said.

"This is also why I chose the Tyrannosaurus Rex Soul Spirit as your Soul Weapon Soul. The power of your bloodline will bring the potential of this Soul Weapon to a higher level."

Upon hearing this, Tang Wulin showed gratitude, clenched his fists tightly, and said excitedly, "Thank you for your care, Brother Ci. I will definitely make good use of the Overlord and make it grow into a powerful soul weapon."

"Yes, I believe you, Wu Lin." Chu Ci nodded with a smile. On paper, among the Shrek Seven Devils, Tang Wu Lin's Soul Weapon Overlord indeed has the greatest potential. There's no way around it; the Golden Dragon King's bloodline has given him too much.

At this point, all the soul weapons of the Shrek Seven Devils have been completed.

"Uncle Mu, thank you for your hard work!" Chu Ci said, handing Mu Chen a storage soul tool.

"This is from Shrek Academy, as payment for forging soul weapons for Wu Lin and the other six."

Mu Chen took the storage soul tool, opened it and looked at it, then nodded in satisfaction, "As expected of Shrek Academy, they are very generous."

"Is there anything else? If not, I'll be leaving, Uncle Mu!" Chu Ci said.

Mu Chen waved his hand, "Let's go. After these seven soul weapon forgings, I have some ideas. I'll take a look."

"Alright, I'm off, Uncle Mu."

Chu Ci walked out of the forging room and saw the Shrek Seven Devils waiting outside the door. He waved to them, signaling them to leave together.

On the way back to the inner courtyard, the group chatted as they walked.

Chu Ci instructed, "The power of Soul Soldiers is far more than what we've shown so far. You'll gradually discover this as your Soul Soldiers grow stronger. So during training, you must pay attention to getting to know your Soul Soldiers and unlocking their potential."

Tang Wulin nodded, and after a brief thought, he said to the other six people, "When other teams come to challenge us, we will use our Soul Weapons to meet them and improve our mastery of Soul Weapons through actual combat."

"Ok!"

Xu Xiaoyan skipped over to Chu Ci's side and asked cutely, "Brother Ci, can I ask you for advice on the Soul Weapon later?"

"Of course you can. If you ever have any problems with your soul weapons in the future, you can come to me for a look," Chu Ci said softly, and even patted Xu Xiaoyan's head.

"Then, Brother Ci, how do we transform a Soul Weapon into Armor?" Xie Xie suddenly asked.

Chu Ci was taken aback for a moment, then replied, "You can just control the soul weapon to extend outwards."

"So simple!"

Xie Xie activated his soul weapon, Azure Peak, and azure wings unfurled behind him. Dark azure light covered his entire body, outlining a suit of armor with sharp edges.

Tang Wulin stepped forward and touched the armor, commenting, "As far as this armor is concerned, its enhancement to a Soul Master is no less than that of the One-Word Battle Armor."

"And it's much more convenient to wear than the One-Word Battle Armor." Xie Xie jumped up to feel his lightness.

Tang Wulin did a quick calculation, "So a level 40+ soul weapon has already reached the strength of a one-word battle armor?"

Chu Ci said calmly, "The armor formed from a level 40 soul weapon is already no weaker than a one-word battle armor. The level 40+ soul weapons you have now are already stronger than one-word battle armor in terms of overall strength."

"Then, Brother Ci, what level of soul weapon does a higher-level battle armor correspond to?" Le Zhengyu asked curiously.

Chu Ci smiled slightly and began to explain to Tang Wulin and the others his classification of soul weapons.

Soul weapons are divided into five levels from high to low: God, Heaven, Earth, Mysterious, and Spirit. Level 90 and above are God level, level 80 to 90 are Heaven level, level 70 to 80 are Earth level, level 55 to 70 are Mysterious level, and level 40 to 55 are Yellow level.

Levels 40, 55, 70, and 80 correspond to the current one- to four-word battle armor.

The Shrek Seven Devils all possess Yellow-level Soul Weapons, while Long Tianwu and Su Mengjun's Soul Weapon, Phoenix Seeking Phoenix, is Heaven-level.

As for the Heavenly Candle of Chu Ci, as the progenitor of soul weapons, is there any problem in bestowing upon it a god-level title?

"Although the upgrade speed of a Soul Weapon is much slower than that of a Soul Master, as long as you focus on cultivation and constantly break through bottlenecks, your Soul Weapon can smoothly advance to level 80," Chu Ci said.

Excitement flashed in Tang Wulin's and the others' eyes. Level 80 soul weapons were already at the level of four-word battle armor. What would it be like at level 90 and above?

"Cultivate diligently. With your talent, I believe you can lead your soul soldiers to the Heavenly level without any problem," Chu Ci encouraged.

……

That evening, Chu Ci received news of Gu Yue's return and quickly entered the Ci Yue Realm.

Gu Yue sat on a high mountain within the Realm of Farewell to the Moon, hugging his legs and gazing blankly at the distant forest where soul beasts lived.

With a flash of silver light, Chu Ci appeared beside Gu Yue, sat down close to her, and reached out to tightly grasp Gu Yue's small hand.

Gu Yue gave Chu Ci a charmingly disdainful look, but made no move with her hands.

Chu Ci, taking advantage of the situation, held Gu Yue's small hand with one hand and reached out with the other to gently embrace Gu Yue's slender waist.

Gu Yue trembled slightly, but said nothing. Instead, she gently leaned into Chu Ci's arms.

Chapter 229 Tenderness with Gu Yue, Starfall Sword Force

Gu Yue glanced at Chu Ci's handsome face and sighed inwardly. She still couldn't bear to ignore him!

Chu Ci held Gu Yue in his arms, stroked her hair, and said gently, "Gu Yue, how have you been at the Spirit Pagoda these past few days?"

Gu Yue replied softly, "It's been quite fulfilling. These past few days I've been following behind my teacher, participating in the research work on the Spirit Ascension Platform. Taking this opportunity, I've almost figured out how to isolate a space within the Spirit Ascension Platform."

Chu Ci nodded slightly, "Alright, I already have a plan on how to lure those four Limit Douluos out of the Spirit Pagoda."

Gu Yue showed a worried look, "Can it work? Qian Gu Dongfeng is a complex and cunning person, not so easy to deal with!"

Chu Ci smiled calmly and said in a low voice, "Don't worry, I will tell Qian Gu Dongfeng some information. The benefits that can be seen in this information are enough to tempt the Qian Gu family so much that they will come out in full force."

Gu Yue frowned slightly and asked, "What information? Qian Gu Dongfeng is suspicious by nature. Even though my teacher brought me in personally, he still tested me many times. So he may not believe your information."

“So I will make sure that intelligence appears in front of Qian Gu Dong Feng in a reasonable way,” Chu Ci said confidently. “Just you wait and see, Gu Yue.”

Gu Yue nodded gently and continued to lean quietly in Chu Ci's arms.

After the two cuddled together for a while, Chu Ci suddenly lowered his head and asked, "How is that little guy?"

Gu Yue was stunned for a moment, then realized what Chu Ci meant by the little guy.

"That little guy is still being nourished by the Dragon God's core. I observed its condition a few days ago, and it should be successfully cultivated soon."

Gu Yue thought of that adorable little guy, and a hint of tenderness flashed in her eyes.

Chu Ci twitched the corner of his mouth, "Sigh, it grew up absorbing the energy of the Dragon God. Even the Heavenly Candle didn't get such good treatment back then."

Gu Yue proudly raised her head, "If I don't do this, how can it be worthy of being my Silver Dragon King's soul weapon?"

"Yes, yes, my Silver Dragon King is the most noble, everything he uses must be the best." Chu Ci said with eyes full of affection.

Hearing Chu Ci's coaxing tone, Gu Yue blushed slightly and gently pinched the soft flesh on Chu Ci's waist.

……

A week later, in the inner courtyard training ground, two figures clashed with swords.

Ye Xinglan's long golden hair fluttered as she held the Star Moon Sword Sheath in her left hand and the Star God Sword in her right, unleashing a series of incredibly fierce attacks on Chu Ci in front of her.

Chu Ci's eyes were as calm as a still lake. Holding the Heavenly Candle, he used a simple thrust and flick to neutralize Ye Xinglan's sword moves, creating a sense of returning to simplicity and beauty.

The two did not use any soul skills or moves unrelated to swords; it was simply a contest of swordsmanship.

Seven golden stars swirled around Ye Xinglan's Star God Sword, connecting to form a misty golden nebula that transformed into sword energy, greatly enhancing the Star God Sword's power.

These seven golden stars are called the Starfall Sword Force, which is the power added to the Star God Sword by the sword-nurturing ability of the Star Moon Sword Sheath.

The more golden stars condense, the stronger the Starfall Sword's aura becomes, and the greater the pressure and power of the Star God Sword will be.

Chu Ci's eyes narrowed, his sword intent soaring to the heavens, the sword energy he unleashed as cold as the moon.

Ye Xinglan remained calm, his sword intent erupting as he slashed with his sword, leaving behind a dazzling golden halo.

"Crack!" Two golden stars on the Star God Sword shattered, and the Starfall Sword Force burst forth, directly annihilating the sword energy unleashed by Chu Ci.

When Ye Xinglan faces an attack she cannot withstand, the golden star will automatically shatter, releasing a powerful meteor sword aura to neutralize the attack. However, the cost is that part of the meteor sword aura on the Star God Sword will completely disappear and needs to be re-condensed.

Ye Xinglan brandished the Star God Sword, which was entwined with five golden stars, and decisively unleashed a sharp Star God Sword Qi with all her might.

Chu Ci casually unleashed a sword strike, brimming with sword intent and possessing an overwhelmingly domineering sword aura that instantly shattered Ye Xinglan's Star God Sword Aura.

Ye Xinglan simultaneously held the Star God Sword and the Star Moon Sword Sheath in front of her, but was blasted back by the sword energy, leaving a deep groove in the ground before she managed to block it.

Chu Ci casually twirled his sword and said calmly, "Again!"

Ye Xinglan sheathed her sword, lowered her body, and twinkling starlight fell on the scabbard. A terrifying energy fluctuation gradually formed within the scabbard.

This is a special ability of the Star Moon Sword Sheath. Ye Xinglan can store soul power and sword intent in the Star Moon Sword Sheath in advance, and then selectively unleash them during battle.

Chu Ci did not interrupt Ye Xinglan's gathering of power, but watched the scene in front of him with great interest.

Ye Xinglan's aura gradually subsided, and the five golden stars gradually disappeared from view.

Concealing the edge and nurturing the sword—this is Ye Xinglan's new understanding of the way of the sword after obtaining the Star Moon Sword Sheath.

Chu Ci sensed Ye Xinglan's change, his expression became slightly more serious, and he gripped the sword hilt tighter.

Golden starlight shone in Ye Xinglan's beautiful eyes, reflecting the shadows of countless swords. She slowly gripped the hilt of the sword with her right hand and exhaled a long breath.

"Pluck the stars!"

The Star God Sword was suddenly drawn from its sheath, and the sword strike was like a dazzling meteor streaking across the sky, so dazzling that it was intoxicating.

This sword strike was so fast that it was impossible to distinguish with the naked eye, and not even a residual image could appear in the air.

Chu Ci saw this sword strike that seemed capable of prying up a star in the sky, and his eyes were filled with satisfaction and surprise.

After learning the Star-Picking Sword, Ye Xinglan found it to be a very suitable sword style for her. Through repeated and long-term practice, she has mastered the Star-Picking Sword style and even has the intention to innovate upon it.

With the appearance of the Star Moon Sword Sheath, Ye Xinglan took another step forward in her cultivation of the Star-Picking Sword.

The Star Moon Sword Sheath's two main characteristics—concealing the blade and nourishing the sword—are truly perfect for pairing with the Star-Picking Sword.

Because the Star-Picking Sword is a single, powerful strike that is unstoppable.

Concealing the blade and nurturing the sword are for better coordination with the explosive power of the Star-Picking Sword. It can be said that with the Star-Moon Sword Sheath, the power of the Star-Picking Sword has been greatly enhanced once again.

The sound of air being torn apart rang out, but Chu Ci remained completely calm. Although the power of Ye Xinglan's Star-Picking Sword had indeed surprised him, he couldn't bring himself to retreat!

The three-foot-long green light on Chu Ci's sword flickered uncertainly. With a single thrust, the sword moved like a startled swan, elegant and graceful, and in a daze, it lightly touched the oncoming star.