Douluo Continent: I ushered in this era

"Chu Ci, if there's nothing major going on lately, just focus on your cultivation in the academy! Recently, an unknown force has been active in the Federation, causing serious damage to the Spirit Pagoda and the Tang Sect. Nobody knows who their next target will be!" Zhuo Shi instructed.

Chu Ci remained silent, his expression unchanged. Mu Chen, however, asked curiously, "What kind of force could make the academy so wary?"

Zhuo Shi's eyes were solemn as he said in a deep voice, "We don't know exactly how many people make up this force. All we know is that there is a Limit Douluo in this force who is skilled in darkness and spatial elements."

The commotion caused by the battle between Leng Yaozhu and Di Tian, ​​two ultimate combatants, naturally could not be hidden from the eyes and ears of Shrek Academy and Tang Sect.

Furthermore, considering that during that sensitive time, when the Tang Sect's Tianling City military factory was attacked, there was clearly a hidden hand behind it all, making it hard not to suspect that there is some connection between the two.

"Understood, Grandmaster," Chu Ci said obediently. In any case, his research project would be conducted in the Ciyue Realm for the next period of time, so he wouldn't need to leave the academy.

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Within the Realm of Leaving the Moon,

Chu Ci and Gu Yue sat together in the pavilion, snuggling up to talk about recent events.

Gu Yue complained to Chu Ci with a hint of distress: "Recently, because of our actions to sabotage the Spirit Ascension Platform, that old guy Qian Gu Dong Feng has gone mad and started biting people indiscriminately. Many people who are only nodding acquaintances with the Cheng family have been implicated."

"Now, Qian Gu Dong Feng sees everyone as a traitor, and the project team related to the Ascension Platform is the most important target of his suspicion. Many people have been kicked out of the project team without cause, including me."

Gu Yue buried her face in Chu Ci's arms, her face full of frustration. "I finally got into the Spirit Ascension Platform project team, and all my efforts have been wasted because of him!"

Chu Ci smiled helplessly, reached out and touched Gu Yue's hair, and said softly, "This may not be a bad thing. With your current strength, it is still difficult to enter the upper level of the Spirit Transmission Tower. Take advantage of the current opportunity of the Thousand Ancient East Wind to clean up the Spirit Transmission Tower, intensify your cultivation, accumulate strength, and you can consider directly striving to become a Spirit Transmission Envoy after the storm has passed."

Upon hearing this, Gu Yue's gloomy expression vanished, and she agreed, saying, "That's right, my current strength is indeed too low. I can't even draw much power from the Dragon God's core. My strength is still quite important in the Soul Beast Revival Plan."

Chu Ci smiled gently and said softly, "Then you shouldn't go to the Spirit Pagoda during this time. Just stay in the inner courtyard to cultivate. Shrek Academy's foundation in this area is still superior to that of the Spirit Pagoda."

After saying that, Chu Ci smiled slyly, "And by the way, help me with my next research project."

Upon hearing this, Gu Yue rolled her beautiful eyes at Chu Ci, saying, "You're probably the only one in the world who can get the Silver Dragon King to do research for you."

Seeing that Gu Yue agreed, Chu Ci happily kissed her hard on the cheek, then took out a design drawing and handed it to her.

Gu Yue's pretty face was flushed, but after spending so much time with Chu Ci, she no longer acted coy when no one else was around. She picked up the design drawings and looked at them openly.

After a long pause, Gu Yue looked at Chu Ci with a complicated expression and said with a hint of disbelief, "So you're planning to continue developing domain-type soul tools to the very end!"

Chu Ci nodded. "Well, what do you think of the domain-type soul tool I designed?"

Gu Yue stroked his chin and said with great interest, "Your latest domain-type soul tool is really amazing. It can already be described as a small world without rules."

"However, putting aside the fact that your domain-type soul tool looks very difficult to make, can you even operate it according to your design?"

"Don't worry, it's definitely usable by me, otherwise why would I design it?" Chu Ci patted his chest and confidently assured him.

"Moreover, I have already decided that once I break through to the Soul Saint realm and condense my Soul Core, I will condense my Soul Power Soul Core."

"Regarding the soul core, I feel I can make some changes to it so that I can have more soul power to do more things."

Gu Yue nodded gently, smiled sweetly, and said softly, "It's good that you know what you're doing, but you still need to be careful."

Chapter 245 A Plan to Cultivate in Seclusion, One and a Half Years Later

Chu Ci stood up and said to Gu Yue, "Don't worry, I'm going to tinker with my domain-type soul tool. You can cultivate here first, and I'll call you if I need anything."

“Okay,” Gu Yue smiled and nodded gently.

Chu Ci arrived at the laboratory outside the pavilion. This laboratory was a top-tier soul-guiding laboratory that he had specially built in the Ciyue Realm to facilitate his research.

Every instrument in this Soul Guidance Laboratory is the most advanced of its time. Even Soul Guidance Devices of Level 9 and above can be made using the instruments inside. It is a laboratory that any Soul Guidance Master would dream of.

Of course, the Chu Group spent a huge amount of money to build this soul-guided laboratory, and its cash flow almost ran into problems.

Chu Ci opened a safe and took out one of the gray crystal balls.

The crystal ball seemed to reflect a world, which looked very strange.

The crystal ball contained the abandoned little world that the Temple of War had given to Chu Ci.

After many days, Chu Ci is finally about to begin transforming this abandoned little world.

In Chu Ci's vision, this domain-type soul tool would be built based on the abandoned small world.

As for the small world training ground that Chu Ci mentioned to Guan Yue, we can only say that plans can't keep up with changes, so we'll put it aside for now.

Chu Ci recalled the spatial technology he had learned at the War God Temple Research Institute and began to think about how to transform the abandoned small world and give it new life.

The Divine Balance Martial Soul appeared beside him. Chu Ci touched the gray crystal ball with one hand, closed his eyes, and as the Divine Balance returned to equilibrium, a ray shot out from one end of the balance, instantly sweeping across the gray crystal ball.

Chu Ci used the Divine Balance Martial Soul to investigate the situation of the abandoned small world, tracing back to its source, and quickly found the problem that first appeared in this abandoned small world.

"Is there a problem with the construction of this space?" Chu Ci muttered to himself.

"Buzz..." A high-end-looking rectangular instrument opened from the middle, and Chu Ci placed the crystal ball inside for storage.

Chu Ci sat at the lab bench, furiously sketching out a repair plan, and asked Taiyi, "Taiyi, what do you think about me creating a body for you?"

Taiyi's indifferent mechanical voice rang out, "If Taiyi had a body, he might be able to better help Young Master Chu Ci, which would naturally be excellent."

"Okay, just because you said that, I'd create a body for you to play with," Chu Ci said with a smile.

"Thank you, Young Master Chu Ci," Taiyi continued, speaking in a measured tone.

Chu Ci sighed. If the planned outcome could be achieved, Taiyi's performance should be able to improve to the next level.

"Oh dear..." Chu Ci covered his forehead, looking at the design blueprints he had made that covered the entire laboratory with a miserable expression.

"Tell me, Taiyi, how long will this take me?" Chu Ci lay on the lab table, his handsome face drooping.

After a few quiet seconds, Taiyi was probably using the Hetu diagram to make calculations.

"According to calculations, the shortest time to complete this project, codenamed 'Yunmengze,' is two years. If problems arise during the project's progress, the time will be extended."

"One more thing, if you can break through to the Soul Saint realm, the estimated time required for the project will be greatly reduced."

"Therefore, we hope that Young Master Chu Ci can prioritize the cultivation of soul power."

Chu Ci rested her head on the backrest, put her feet on the experimental table, and listened to Taiyi's calculation results, then sighed helplessly.

Indeed, since returning from the Star Luo Continent, the plans for seizing the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, building up his power, and scheming the Spirit Ascension Platform have been almost completed. It's time for him to once again calm down and devote himself wholeheartedly to cultivation.

So, after Chu Ci made up his mind, he spent a long time either cultivating in the inner courtyard or going to Seagod Island to ask the elders about the condensation of the soul core.

Shrek Academy remained unharmed, and the outside world was calm and peaceful. After plotting against the Spirit Pagoda and the Tang Sect, the unknown organization vanished without a trace.

Shrek Academy, the Spirit Pagoda, and the Tang Sect all exerted their forces without leaving a trace. They had no idea where that force was lurking or when it would strike them hard.

However, since Di Tian and his group failed to find it, the Spirit Pagoda and the Tang Sect also tried to sabotage each other.

Although there may be a mastermind behind this, the fact that the Spirit Pagoda sent a Limit Douluo to attack the Tang Sect's military factory is a real event.

The Tang Sect began to use its hidden forces in the Federation to strike at the Spirit Pagoda's influence. Caught off guard, the Spirit Pagoda's influence in the Federation shrank to varying degrees.

However, the Spirit Pagoda was not to be trifled with, and quickly adjusted and counterattacked. In particular, after witnessing the hidden power of the Tang Sect, Qian Gu Dong Feng was even more wary of it than before.

So Qian Gu Dongfeng secretly contacted the Holy Spirit Cult, opening doors of convenience for them. Suddenly, the hidden forces of the Tang Cult were attacked by incredibly powerful evil spirit masters.

The struggle between the Spirit Pagoda and the Tang Sect, representing the two major hawkish and dove factions, has stirred up the entire Federation, causing the relationships between various senators to suddenly become sharp, and revealing the chaos that has gripped the Federation.

Despite the fierce fighting outside, Chu Ci remained unmoved, continuing his secluded cultivation in the inner courtyard, steadily progressing towards becoming a Soul Saint.

Time passed quickly, and a year and a half later, in the main pavilion of Poseidon Island, Yun Ming and Chu Ci sat facing each other.

"Are you sure you want to break through to Soul Saint now?" Yun Ming looked at Chu Ci with a complicated expression. "My suggestion is that you accumulate more experience. How old are you? You have plenty of time."

"Moreover, based on my understanding of you, you definitely won't condense your soul core in the traditional way; you're bound to cause some trouble." Yun Ming stared intently at Chu Ci in front of him, his tone certain.

"My accumulation is enough; I can definitely break through to the Soul Saint realm," Chu Ci said with a sly smile.

"I do want to find a different way to condense my soul core, so I came to find Sister Yali to ask her to help protect me."

"Hmph," Yun Ming snorted coldly, and said with dissatisfaction, "Still calling me 'Sister Ya Li'? Is that the right way to address her?"

Chu Ci waved his hand dismissively and said, "You call yours, I call mine, let's keep it separate, it's no big deal."

During this year and a half, because Chu Ci often went to Poseidon Island to consult with the elders, he would always take the opportunity to spend some time with Na'er.

When Chu Ci was looking for Na'er, he often ran into Ya Li. In addition, Chu Ci really wanted to build a good relationship with this number one healing-type soul master on the continent. So, the two of them started calling each other brother and sister.

"Alright, I'm not going to chat with you anymore, I'm going to break through to Soul Saint." Chu Ci stood up, patted his butt, and prepared to leave.

"Pay attention to your own safety. If any problems arise, stop immediately. If you condense your soul core using the traditional method, your strength will still be among the top in your level," Yun Ming instructed in his final words.

Chapter 246 Soul Core Condensation, Yin-Yang Soul Core

In front of a cultivation room in the inner courtyard, Ya Li instructed Chu Ci, "Act within your capabilities. If any problems arise, I will immediately intervene to ensure your safety."

Na'er, who had followed along, said worriedly, "Yes, brother, you must be careful!"

"Don't worry." Chu Ci waved his hand and walked into the cultivation room.

Na'er watched as the door to the training room slowly closed, her eyes filled with unconcealed worry.

Seeing this, Yali gently hugged Na'er and comforted her, "Don't worry, Na'er, your brother Chu Ci is a genius. Even without using traditional methods, he can still condense a soul core."

Inside the cultivation room, intricate soul-guiding patterns emitted a soft, ethereal light, condensing abundant soul power in the air. The warm glow of the yellow jade stone above could refresh and calm the mind.

Chu Ci sat cross-legged on the ground, took a deep breath, and began to condense his soul core.

Two carp, one black and one white, leaped up beside Chu Ci, their tails intertwined to form a Tai Chi symbol that slowly rotated around him.

Chu Ci fully activated the Taiji Qiankun Dao, beginning to compress his soul power.

The so-called soul core is the soul power within one's body compressed into a solid form and stored in the dantian of a soul master. When the soul core rotates, it can absorb external soul power to supply the soul master.

The Tai Chi diagram kept rotating, and black and white energies swirled around Chu Ci's body. His soul power gradually transformed into black and white, yang and yin, hard and soft.

At this moment, Chu Ci's body was half black and half white, which was rather eerie.

What Chu Ci did was to inscribe the principles of Taiji Qiankun Dao onto the soul core, so that the soul core would possess the characteristics of Taiji Qiankun Dao's Yin-Yang cycle of life and endless vitality.

To realize this idea, Chu Ci consulted with the elders of the Sea God Pavilion and reviewed relevant materials, and found a method for forming a soul core that was similar to his idea.

Yin-Yang Balance Dual Soul Core!

After the Yin-Yang balance dual soul cores are formed, the power of the two soul cores will merge with each other, and the new soul power generated will also become vortex-shaped. This vortex-shaped soul power must be a combination of spiritual power and soul power.

Applying the concept of Yin-Yang balance to the Chu Ci (Songs of Chu) means that Yang-attribute soul power and Yin-attribute soul power are integrated to form a soul core combination that combines Yang and Yin attributes and can regenerate each other.

Achieving a Yin-Yang balance dual soul core is extremely difficult; throughout the history of the Douluo Continent, only a handful of people have been able to accomplish it.

Therefore, the Yin-Yang soul core envisioned in the Chu Ci, based on the Yin-Yang balance dual soul core, is naturally not simple.