Douluo: The Peerless Sun and Moon Mechanical God

"Bang—"

The soul-guided cannon exploded, scattering dust everywhere. Gu Zhu was cleaved into eight pieces by the cold sword light. Tang Gang, in a headfirst position, delivered a merciless elbow strike to the ground.

A large hand firmly gripped the back of Tang Gang's neck.

The referee hovered in mid-air, his flying soul tool unfolding behind him. He disdainfully abandoned the disappointing student and looked at the golden figure soaring through the air, a hint of undisguised admiration flashing in his eyes.

"Battle over. Ye Guyi is the victor. The soul tool created during the advanced assessment belongs to the new student, and you can take it with you." The referee announced the result on the spot. "Xiao Gang, you can get reimbursed for the loss of your soul tool from the academic affairs office."

"Thank you, teacher..."

Back on the ground, Tang Gang's legs went weak, and he plopped down on the ground, secretly vowing that he would never again act as a mentor for a few pounds of rare metal in this lifetime.

Ten meters away, Ye Guyi slowly descended, her swan wings folded, and her pure white feathers shimmered with a soft light, turning into specks of white light and dissipating.

Hongchen and his sister stood beside Lin Jiayi, craning their necks to watch as their grandfather's most trusted headmaster wrote Ye Guyi's new student report.

Ye Guyi, female, 15 years old, martial soul: Bright Swan, level 45 battle soul master, level 4 soul master.

The immigrants from Douluo Continent seem to have no background.

His cultivation level was stable, with no signs of medication or aids. This was typical of a Douluo Soul Master's cultivation method. His soul power was profound, surpassing that of 99% of the students in the academy.

Her skill in crafting soul tools is slightly inferior. Considering the backward soul tool environment of the three great empires, such skills are truly remarkable. It is believed that the education at the Sun Moon Royal Soul Tool Academy will help her go further on the path of soul tools.

It should be noted that this woman is extremely skilled in aerial combat; the aerial fighting techniques she displayed during her advanced assessment were truly amazing.

Overall assessment: He has the potential to become a Title Douluo and a Level 9 Soul Master, and is worthy of being given special attention by the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy.

The freshman report was lengthy and comprehensive, analyzing the strengths and weaknesses exposed by Ye Guyi in the first battle.

This is Lin Jiayi's job: to help the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy select the best talents out of thousands, and then submit the report to Dean Jing Hongchen for personal review to decide whether to allocate resources to provide strong support.

"The assessment continues."

After finishing writing, Lin Jiayi gestured to the referee from afar, who nodded in response and called out Lin Qing's opponent for the freshman assessment.

The young man walked with ease, looked to be fourteen or fifteen years old, had a handsome face, an elegant and serene temperament, and his short, dark blue hair was neatly combed.

"Director Lin, you called Lan Xiu here?"

The Hongchen siblings both looked at Lin Jiayi. Lan Xiu and Guzhu Tang Gang were both fourth-level soul masters, but they were on completely different levels.

Among the Soul Master trainees under the age of fifteen, Lan Xiu's talent is second only to the Hong Chen siblings. He is the core disciple personally selected by Jing Hong Chen and the next generation of main control Soul Master to compete in the Soul Master Competition.

Upon hearing this, Lin Jiayi smiled but remained silent.

Because Xiao Hongchen refused to make a hasty appearance, Director Lin needed to find a whetstone with the right balance of softness and hardness.

Within the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, there are only a handful of young students qualified to spar with the Ultimate Gold, and Meng Hongchen was originally the best candidate.

However, the girl, whose mind was full of pink bubbles, probably wouldn't be able to bring herself to do it. After much deliberation, Lin Jiayi finally chose Lan Xiu, who was calm and collected and good at taking things one step at a time.

"Fifth-year student, Lan Xiu."

"Lin Qing".

On the battlefield of the test zone, the two exchanged names and walked to opposite ends of the field.

"Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated. Before the epic battle between the divine beast bloodline and the ultimate martial soul, I will first observe Lin Qing's fighting style."

"Foolish sister, how can you call it cowardice when it comes to the Soul Master? It's clearly a case of a lion using its full strength even when hunting a rabbit." Xiao Hongchen convinced herself with unparalleled ease, her heterochromatic eyes fixed intently on the battlefield, afraid of missing a single detail.

After maintaining a distance of a hundred meters, Lan Xiu noticed Lin Qingkong's swaying hands but found no soul tool in them. He frowned slightly, and his voice echoed far and wide:

"Why don't you take out your soul tool?"

"Where is your soul tool?"

"Of course it's in my hands," Lan Xiu replied in a deep voice.

"Then mine is in your hands too."

As soon as he finished speaking, four spirit rings rose fiercely from beneath Lin Qing's feet, bursting forth with a magnificent and majestic radiance.

Yellow, purple, purple, black!

"null--"

Suddenly, a commotion broke out all around. Unlike Douluo Soul Masters, Sun Moon Soul Masters are much weaker due to the difference in the quality of their Martial Souls and the fact that they have been taking drugs for years to help them grow faster than they should. Soul Masters who surpass the optimal Soul Ring ratio are extremely rare!

The test zone was thrown into an uproar. Meng Hongchen held up her hands like a megaphone and screamed to cheer for Lin Qing.

Xiao Hongchen's palms were sweating profusely. He was determined to go back and train immediately after watching the battle. For the first time, Xiao Hongchen, who considered himself invincible among his peers, felt an overwhelming pressure!

Lin Jiayi raised his arms high, celebrating in advance that the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy had obtained the Century-Old Foundation Stone. Ye Guyi looked around at the Sun Moon students whose perceptions had been shattered, and a graceful smile of pride appeared on her rosy lips.

Aside from the referee who was responsible, it seemed that no one cared whether the student surnamed Lan lived or died.

Lan Xiu was completely stunned. The messenger sent by Lin Jiayi only said it was a formality and didn't mention at all that there was an ultimate monster standing on the other side. The four spirit rings kept rising and falling, and the silver-gray pupils were like unfathomable dark abysses, making people feel awe.

A crushing, overwhelming sense of pressure swept over him, and Lan Xiu knew he had to seize the initiative and open up the situation.

The next second, nine clusters of silver light shot into the sky, their sharp, piercing sound cutting through the air, releasing dazzling light against the azure sky.

Nine metal spheres, each the size of a human head, are covered with densely packed soul-guiding patterns. They are arranged and suspended along a specific trajectory, with faint light connecting them to form a sophisticated attack array.

Level 4 Soul Guidance Device, Nine Luminaries.

The appearance of the Nine Luminaries drew gasps of amazement from many students who had heard of Lan Xiu's reputation.

Lan Xiu is a rare spirit-type Soul Master. He possesses pure and powerful spiritual energy, but lacks a medium for projecting spiritual energy like the Spirit Eye or the Brain.

This situation led to an awkward predicament; without a soul tool, Lan Xiu was even unable to fight.

For this reason, he set his sights on the path of cultivation from a young age, specializing in manipulating the Nine Luminaries, controlling enemies, and dominating the battlefield.

Nine Luminaries is Lan Xiu's only soul tool. He began learning to use it when he was young and had just come into contact with soul tools.

Initially, Nine Luminaries was a level 2 soul tool. Lan Xiu gradually explored and upgraded Nine Luminaries as his soul tool master level increased.

The boy who only had one path left to take back then has now grown into a highly sought-after genius soul master at the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy. No matter who he faces, Lan Xiu will never admit defeat!

The silver spheres moved swiftly, and the Nine Luminaries dispersed into perfect circles, surrounding Lin Qing in the center. All nine silver spheres locked onto the center, and Lan Xiu's gaze became serious as he pressed down with his ten fingers!

"boom--"

Nine beams of silver light shot out simultaneously, shooting towards Lin Qing from all directions. The light emitted by the Nine Luminaries was called the Reflection Ray, which would exert a huge elastic force on any impact, using the opponent's own methods against them.

Lan Xiu used his mental power to connect with the Nine Luminaries, controlling the direction of each beam of deflection. The beams collided, deflected, and refracted with each other, forming strange trajectories that made it impossible for the enemy to defend against them.

The Ninefold Rebound Rays vibrate continuously. If one is unlucky enough to be hit, their soul power will inevitably dissipate rapidly due to the repeated rebounds. However, the exquisite coordination and connection of the Nine Luminaries allows the rebound power to be exerted to the fullest extent, layer upon layer, continuously!

The purple soul ring shone brightly, and the second soul skill, Mechanical Growth, caused the mechanical elements to split wildly, condensing and growing around Lin Qing. A metal fortress rose from the ground, protecting Lin Qing completely.

"Boom boom boom—"

Nine rebound rays bombarded the mechanical elements, and a huge buzzing sound echoed across the sky.

Let the winds blow from east, west, north, or south, I will remain steadfast and unmoved.

Despite Jiuyao's relentless bombardment, it failed to budge the metal barrier in the slightest. The ultimate gold was both an indestructible spear and an impregnable shield.

Lan Zheng's lack of offensive strength was exposed in the first round.

The rebound ray has many uses; it can deflect attacks and vibrate soul power, making it an excellent combat tactic. However, without sufficient penetrating power to break through a point, it is impossible to penetrate the steel shield forged from the ultimate gold!

Lin Qing stood behind the mechanical element, his handsome and aloof face remaining calm and composed.

Countless mechanical elements soared upwards against the rebounding rays, following Lin Qing's will, transforming into a giant silver hand that clenched in mid-air and plunged directly into the Nine Luminaries' encirclement. With its five fingers closed, it forcefully pulled down three silver-white spheres!

"No!"

Lan Xiu's expression changed drastically in an instant. He tried to use his mental power to take back the Nine Luminaries, but the power of the silver giant hand was astonishing. The three Nine Luminaries were firmly held in his palm and could not be moved.

Helplessly witnessing everything, Lan Xiu's eyes turned bloodshot. The Nine Luminaries, which he had cherished like a lover, fell into the hands of outsiders, were played with, and caressed. Then, the metal shell was removed, revealing the milky white core inside.

The delicate and fragile soul-guiding array allowed the mechanical elements to penetrate unimpeded...

"Nine Luminaries, my Nine Luminaries!!!"

The hoarse and mournful cries of the man were heartbreaking to hear. At this moment, Lan Xiu was even more heartbroken than if his wife had run away. Jiu Yao had been with him since he was six years old, for a full eight years!

Wait, Nine Luminaries seems to be enjoying this...

Upon realizing this, Lan Xiu suddenly froze.

His spiritual power was closely connected with Jiuyao, and he could clearly perceive Jiuyao's changes. It was like a delicate young lady wrapped in a white bath towel receiving a relaxing massage from the ace technician, Mechanical Element, with every inch of her skin being comforted.

Just like their conversation at the beginning, Lin Qing's soul tool was in Lan Xiu's hands, and the mechanical element was sublimating the Nine Luminaries Metal Origin, tempering the core magic array.

Lan Xiu's lips moved, but he couldn't utter a single word. He could only stare blankly at the three Nine Luminaries, whose silver light was becoming increasingly abundant. They had evolved after being infused with mechanical element foam, reaching a height that the original version could not reach.

The mechanical element released its grip, and the three Nine Luminaries broke free of their restraints. They did not return to Lan Xiu's side, but floated in mid-air like loyal servants who had submitted to it in body and soul. Their silvery-white light became even more intense and dazzling, and three true stars descended to earth.

"Go."

Nine Luminaries responded immediately, its reflective rays turning around and sending a massive, silvery-white beam of light, several times larger, hurtling straight toward its former master.

Lan Xiu was horrified and hurriedly activated the remaining six Nine Radiances to counterattack.

Nine silver stars collided fiercely, their reflected rays clashing back and forth, exploding into dazzling silver fireworks across the sky.

With three against six, the situation was visibly one-sided.

Mechanical elementalists used their ultimate talent to sublimate and transform the soul tool. The three Nine-Radiances transcended their realm, and the intensity of their reflected rays far surpassed their peers, increasing their power to an unbelievable level. Each ray unleashed carried a majestic momentum, utterly crushing the six Nine-Radiances on the opposite side.

"Clatter!"

A nine-starred object crashed to the ground. Lan Xiu desperately tried to draw upon his spiritual energy, hoping to turn the tide, but it was too late.

The second, the third, the fourth... Under the fierce bombardment of the traitors, the Nine Luminaries were defeated one after another. One after another, they lost control, like beads with broken strings, crashing to the ground with a crackling sound, bouncing a few times, and rolling to Lan Xiu's feet.

In that instant, Lan Xiu seemed to have all his strength drained away. His legs went weak, his knees buckled, and he collapsed to the ground like a noodle, his eyes filled with tears as he looked up at the sky above.

Three silvery-white morning stars floated silently, radiating a beautiful and sacred light. In Lan Xiu's eyes, they were still beautiful, even more dazzling than before, but they no longer belonged to him. He turned and threw himself into Lin Qing's arms.

The super genius nurtured by the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy has been defeated, utterly defeated.

He didn't even touch a corner of Lin Qing's clothes, but was instead defeated by someone using his most proficient soul tool.

The fact that the three Nine-Starred Stars defected not only signifies Lin Qing's overwhelming strength over Lan Xiu, but also represents a complete overturning of beliefs.

Lan Xiu had always cherished Jiu Yao, who had been by his side for years, as a precious treasure. But in Lin Qing's hands, Jiu Yao was nothing more than a lump of metal that could be casually rolled and flattened. The key point is that Jiu Yao was willing to give it to him...

Lin Qing raised his right hand and opened his palm. Three Nine-Star Beacons obediently landed, their docile appearance giving the illusion of well-trained, snow-white carrier pigeons.

"Your Nine Stars is great, it works very well."

If you borrow and repay, it's easy to borrow again.

Gently placing the Nine Luminaries back in front of Lan Xiu, the latter immediately hugged the metal sphere tightly, clenched his teeth, and looked at Lin Qing with a complicated expression, somewhere between looking at an enemy who had stolen his wife and a benefactor who had enlightened him.

After the battle, one-third of the Nine Luminaries directly ascended. From this perspective, Lan Xiu should indeed thank Lin Qing.

"Oh, this..."

On the sidelines, Xiao Hongchen's jaw dislocated.

Worldview being reshaped...

Soul tools are the lifelong companions of Soul Masters, but the ultimate gold can corrode and control enemy soul tools, and even strengthen and modify them to turn against their former masters, making it a nightmare for all Soul Masters in the Sun Moon Empire!

In the fight against Ximen Qing, who is fond of using human tools, from now on, we will firmly grasp the soul tools in our hands and leave no room for exploitation!

Beside him, Lin Jiayi wrote with great inspiration.

"Lin Qing, age eleven, peak level four Soul Master, Martial Soul Mechanical Element, mutated ultimate metal."

A monster who is both a Soul Master and a Soul Instructor, he needs no further comment; in short, he is invincible.

Unrivaled under heaven!

Lin Jiayi stood up and strode into the test area. If Lin Qing and Ye Guyi were registered residents of the Sun Moon Empire, then the leapfrog assessment would end here, and they could simply skip into the hospital.

Unfortunately, Qingyi is a Douluo Continent cultivator with an undeniable talent that's hard to resist. To prevent a farce of using someone else's talent to gain advantages from the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, Lin Jiayi decides to conduct an additional test...

Stance test!