Douluo: The Peerless Sun and Moon Mechanical God

"The class size is tentatively set at thirty students, and the selection process includes all students from grades one to six. The assessment consists of three parts," explained the homeroom teacher, Zhou Qin, in detail.

"The first is the creation of soul tools, which is the soul master's specialty and is indispensable in all the assessments conducted by the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy."

Students will randomly select a type of soul tool and create a finished product within a specified time. The higher the level of the soul tool and the shorter the time required, the higher the score you will receive.

The second assessment is a comprehensive written test, which covers not only knowledge related to soul tools, but also martial souls, soul beasts, team tactics, and more. Please be prepared.

"ah--"

Upon hearing this, the classroom was filled with groans and cries of anguish, with fifth-grade students clutching their heads in despair.

Xiao Hongchen's face was stiff, Meng Hongchen's pretty face looked like a wilted eggplant, and Ye Guyi looked like a bitter gourd. The holy angel had become a miserable angel. The first two tests were obviously not very friendly to her.

Lin Qing understood the source of his classmates' lamentations and faced the objective gap. The Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy had a certain shortage in martial soul education; otherwise, they wouldn't have been unable to discern the secrets of the Goddess of Light Butterfly from top to bottom.

Shrek Academy indeed demonstrated the knowledge reserves of the continent's number one soul master academy in this regard. Wang Dong's secret was exposed as soon as he entered the academy, but out of respect for the Clear Sky Sect, the dean of the Martial Soul Department, Yan Shaozhe, did not choose to expose him and let it go.

"Stop yelling. It's your fault for spacing out during theory classes. The teacher will be giving you extra lessons for the next three months, so hurry up and review carefully."

Zhou Qin chuckled and continued, "Everyone should know what the final test is. Whether you are a Soul Master or a Soul Instructor, our ultimate goal in cultivation is the same: to improve our combat capabilities."

All participants in the selection competition will be randomly drawn and will engage in fair one-on-one battles. The first sixteen rounds will be a double-elimination system. From the sixteenth round onwards, the losers will be eliminated and the winners will advance to the next round.

Fixed soul tools and invincible shields are not allowed in the selection competition. If a contestant uses a soul tool that was not made by himself, he must remember that it must not exceed his own soul master level.

Let me remind you, don't be delusional and try to take advantage of the situation. Keep all that nonsense like "gaining enlightenment by observing celestial phenomena" to yourself.

Most of you were raised under the supervision of the faculty; whether you produced the items yourself or not, we can tell at a glance.

"hey-hey……"

Some people in the audience gave an awkward smile. As expected of their homeroom teacher, he instantly anticipated their cheating intentions.

Looking at the now obedient little monkey, Zhou Qin nodded slightly. After all, it was just an academy assessment, and the higher-ups were eager to test the students' own abilities.

If it's about going to the Soul Master Competition to win glory for the country, the older generation of Mingde Hall will naturally provide the advanced technology without the students even having to ask.

"Practical skills account for half of the total score, while the soul tool and written test each account for 25%. Go back and develop your own intensive training plan," Zhou Qin said.

"Now that we've covered the assessment criteria, let's talk about benefits and compensation."

The academy will dedicate massive resources to the thirty students, providing them with Mingde Hall-level care ahead of schedule. Meals will be customized three times a day based on each student's physical condition and development direction. All academy facilities will be open to them for training, and a level-nine Soul Master will be invited to give a masterclass every week.

In addition, the top scorer will receive a mysterious grand prize: a high-level soul tool crafted by the Master of the Red Dust Hall, and the option to choose any item from the Mingde Hall's Black-level Treasure Vault, which is said to contain a ten-thousand-year-old soul bone.

"A soul bone that's been around for ten thousand years!"

Once everyone grasped the key words, they all raised their heads with shining eyes. The physical constitution of Sun Moon Soul Masters is generally inferior to that of Douluo Soul Masters, and the effect of Soul Bones is to improve physical constitution!

Lin Qing's eyes flickered slightly. The Mingde Hall Black-level Treasure Vault sounded very wealthy, and it might even contain the soul-nourishing items that Electrolux needed!

"Crack, crack..."

Behind Xiaomeng's seat, Xiao Hongchen had already started stretching his muscles, his bones cracking loudly. He was just looking for a pillow when he was about to doze off. Once the whole college selection competition was announced, wouldn't the final battle at the Forbidden City be just around the corner?

The final showdown, the focus of everyone's attention, is between the Divine Beast Bloodline and the Ultimate Martial Soul.

An epic battle that shook the world came to an end. The inheritor of the Three-Legged Golden Toad raised his long index finger, representing the only king, and the world's genius was thus definitively judged!

At this moment, I'm fantasizing about that legendary scene, and my heart is filled with a restless, itchy feeling, as if ants are crawling all over me!

The silver-gray eyes and the blue-green heterochromatic eyes met, sparks flying. Lin Qing and Xiao Hongchen could clearly see the intense fighting spirit in each other's eyes.

This time, they all have reasons not to lose!

Seeing this, Zhou Qin leisurely left the classroom, leaving the world to the energetic young man.

As soon as the teacher left, the room erupted in noise as everyone discussed the selection competition that had ignited the entire college.

Practical tests account for 50% of the overall evaluation, and fifth-year students who are fourth-level Soul Masters have a huge advantage.

While the sixth graders are indeed level five soul masters, the geniuses among them have already entered the Mingde Hall, and the rest are basically old guys with mediocre talent, unlike the talented fifth graders.

"Lin Qing, classmate."

A figure strode up to Lin Qing's table; it was none other than Lan Xiu, Lin Qing's opponent in the advanced assessment.

With dark circles under his eyes, Lan Xiu pursed his lips and said in a trembling voice, "Lin Qing, Jiu Yao is my only soul tool, and also my precious treasure that I cherish like my wife."

After a night of internal struggle, I finally realized something. I was truly selfish in the past. The three Nine Luminaries you possessed far surpassed the original. I am not a qualified Soul Master, and I cannot stop the Nine Luminaries from flowing towards someone better than me.

Taking out six pure and immaculate Nine-Radiance Jewels, Lan Xiu tremblingly offered them up, closed his eyes, and bowed deeply at a ninety-degree angle:

"Please, feel free to modify my Nine Luminaries!"

The classmate who offered up her beloved item.

This film is highly artistic.

Before Lin Qing could reply, Meng Hongchen spoke first, her face full of disdain: "What a cunning Lan Xiu! You're asking Lin Qing to use the Ultimate Gold to modify the Nine Luminaries, hoping to boost your combat power on the spot, right?"

"Defamation! This is defamation!" Lan Xiujun's face flushed red. "Using the competition rules, legally and legitimately!"

"Don't just bow, at least show some sincerity." Meng Hongchen frantically exposed Lan Xiu's secrets.

"Lin Qing, Lan Xiu's father is highly regarded by His Majesty and controls the empire's finances. His family is incredibly wealthy. You should fleece him!"

"Oh~"

Nobody wants to mess with the Gold Soul Coins, and Lin Qing also wanted to see the strength of Sun Moon Rich Man.

Seeing that his pretense had been exposed by Xiao Meng in a second, Lan Xiu simply stopped pretending, took out a million-dollar gold card, and solemnly handed it to Lin Qing together with Jiu Yao, sighing as he said:

"I'm the kind of person who loves to spend money on technology."

Lin Qing, please take good care of Jiu Yao.

"The ultimate golden boy and the old man are honest and trustworthy."

They gripped each other's hands tightly!

Greedy Grip!

Having finalized the plan for the Nine Luminaries' ascension, Lan Xiu hummed a little tune and strode out of the classroom with a cheerful air. Seeing this, Xiao Hongchen, who had been secretly observing him, quickly pulled away Meng Hongchen, who was trying to take credit.

Your brother and Lin Qing are champion contenders, how can you, as his sister, betray him!

The students of Class 1, Grade 5, left the classroom one after another, planning their preparations for the selection competition. Ye Guyi lay on the table, half of her delicate face buried in her snow-white arms, revealing only a pair of bright golden eyes that held a hint of melancholy and resentment.

Lin Qing patted Miss Angel's shoulder lightly and said with a smile, "A lot of pressure?"

"Yeah..." Ye Guyi sighed, "My Soul Master level isn't outstanding, and my written test score is probably just average. I can only rely on my practical skills to improve my score. I can't guarantee that I'll be selected."

"Actually, the assessment is not as difficult as you think. Look at Class 1 of Grade 5, a third of the students look to be around 20 years old. People like Hongchen and his sister, Lanxiu, who are under 15 years old and are Level 4 Soul Masters, are top geniuses even in this Soul Master Holy Land."

Lin Qing clenched his fist and waved it in front of Ye Guyi: "No need to belittle yourself. You're only fifteen. Youth has no limits. Let's reflect together and get to shore."

"it is good."

After lightly bumping fists with Lin Qing, Ye Guyi's hope was rekindled: "I'll borrow a few soul guidance books from the library to brush up on my knowledge, and tonight I'll try out the simulated training ground at the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy. Heaven... Swans never give up!"

"Okay, I was just thinking of going to the library too."

The two hit it off immediately and walked along the tree-lined path leading to the college library.

"By the way, you helped Lan Gai recreate the Nine Luminaries. Aren't you worried that more Sun Moon students will ask you to upgrade their soul tools in the future?" Ye Guyi asked curiously.

"I don't really care. It's good to make more friends," Lin Qingyun said casually.

In the Douluo Continent, strength reigns supreme. The Ultimate Gold Master's reputation is widespread, and many people are destined to come and befriend him. Lin Qing is willing to accept friends with superior talent and profound backgrounds.

The reason is simple: he wanted to smash the Gluttonous Douluo into pieces, make chicken legs, and stick them upside down in a latrine. But would Shrek Academy allow outsiders to act so arrogantly?

Ordinary students might not get involved, but Shrek Academy's core members and Ironclad supporters might not be so clear-headed, such as Dragon God Douluo, Azure Shadow Douluo, and the Clear Sky Sect...

Even though they knew that Taotie Douluo was guilty of a crime, they still could not accept abandoning a level 98 Super Douluo.

Originally unrelated strangers are drawn into the conflict due to their inherently contradictory positions. Hatred snowballs, growing ever larger and more entangled, an intractable knot that can only be extinguished by the destruction of one side.

Lin Qing had already realized this problem and was mentally prepared to face all Shrek Academy students, Shrek Academy graduates, Shrek Academy's old friends all over the world, and even the invisible hand standing on the opposite side.

He wants to build his own team, and Ye Guyi is the first one. This has nothing to do with Miss Angel's good looks or lack of intelligence.

Many hands make light work. The Hongchen siblings, Lan Xiu, and the young geniuses of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy... Whenever there is an opportunity, Lin Qing will try to build a bond. The ultimate talent, Metal Sublimation, is the best bait.

The two chatted along the way and caught a glimpse of the college library situated on the shore of the artificial lake.

The clean and tidy white stone walls resemble a piece of white jade held up by a lake. Giant arched windows and glass curtain walls are arranged in an alternating pattern, making the whole building transparent and solemn. The library and the lake seem to blend into one.

The reading area was bustling with people, but the only sound was the soft rustling of pages turning, and the occasional low voices were barely audible.

Soul Masters are different from Soul Strategists. Developing new types of Soul Tools requires extensive research. Sun Moon Academy students are engrossed in studying the works of their predecessors, their eyes focused and clear, immersed in the vast ocean of Soul Tool knowledge.

Lin Qing and Ye Guyi used their storage soul tools to reserve a table, and then split up to look for books.

In his previous life, Lin Qing was a well-rounded Chinese man who excelled in intelligence, physical fitness, aesthetics, and labor. His hobby was reading online novels on Qidian.com.

Even after living a second life in Douluo Continent, he still maintains the habits of a diligent and studious student.

Lin Qing understood that he was only half self-taught and should combine formal teaching with his own understanding. Therefore, his goal was clear: to directly target the theory of soul guidance.

The bookshelves were overflowing with books, and Lin Qing spotted a book on advanced soul guidance theory. He reached out and pulled it out, and the author's name was clearly written on the side page.

Kong Deming.

Silver Moon Douluo, a pillar of the Sun Moon Empire, a level 10 Soul Master, the founder of Mingde Hall, and the father of modern Soul Masters...

All these accolades belong to one person.

A work by a giant, one must try it.

Opening the heavy cover, the title page is printed with Kong Deming's own calligraphy in a vigorous and elegant style:

May all young people of the Sun and Moon be like dragons.

"This book is an old item."

An aged voice suddenly rang out from behind.

Lin Qing turned around abruptly, and a tall, elderly man came into view. His short, gray hair stood on end, and he was full of energy, with bright, intelligent eyes.

"Senior is..." Lin Qing asked tentatively.

With his cultivation at the level of a four-ring ultimate martial soul, he was completely unaware that the old man was approaching silently, even though the old man's realm was far above his own.

"I'm nothing to be called a senior, just an ordinary librarian," the old man said with a smile and a shake of his head.

"This theory was written when Silver Moon Douluo broke through to the ninth level of Soul Master. It did not take into account the lack of understanding of younger generations. The knowledge is too much and too complicated, and it is not suitable for you to waste your time."

After a pause, the old man continued, "I suggest you borrow some of the books on soul guidance theory published by Master Jing Hongchen. It's up-to-date, and there are even past exam questions in them, which should help you pass your final exams."

Thank you for your guidance.

Lin Qing thanked him gladly, but did not put down Kong Deming's work. Regardless of whether it was useful or not, he just wanted to study it.

The elderly man who claimed to be the administrator seemed to have just happened to be passing by; after speaking, he turned and walked away.

Lin Qing continued searching for books that interested him. His silver-gray eyes quickly swept across the bookshelves, and his attention was suddenly drawn to a book with a yellow cover and large black square characters that were very visually striking.

Don't lose because you can't express yourself well.

After being corrected by Ye Guyi today, Lin Qing realized that she was indeed not good at dealing with girls, and decided to follow her senior and learn diligently.

Turning to the middle page, Lin Qing discovered a hidden treasure within the book: a small comic book tucked inside…

Song of Ice and Snow

It seems that a student left their favorite novel inside when returning the books.

With a critical mind, Lin Qing read the contents of "Song of Ice and Snow," which tells a secret story of the far north and the forbidden relationship between the Ice Emperor and the Snow Emperor.

The author seems to have no moral compass, actually making the wild guess that Ice Empress is a female soul beast, and Snow Empress...

The Ice and Snow Woman is, of course, female!

In the bitter cold of the far north, the two ice and snow emperors embraced each other for warmth on their icy thrones. They concealed a forbidden relationship unknown to the beasts, with the ice emperor even being the aggressor, because the Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion had a scorpion tail!

Flipping through a few pages at random, Lin Qing noticed the exquisitely detailed illustrations. She quickly looked up, swiftly closed the forbidden book, and inwardly cursed, "Unbearable to look at, offensive to public morals..."

Despicable!

Considering that he couldn't corrupt the bright young people of the sun and moon, and that he certainly didn't want to hide under the covers and secretly savor it, Lin Qing decisively confiscated it into his storage soul tool.

After avenging himself, he will retire to the mountains and forests to devote himself to the study of the Song of Ice and Snow.

Lin Qing returned to the desk he had reserved in advance. Ye Guyi had returned even earlier and had probably also encountered the old man. There were five or six soul guide books piled on the desk, all of which were produced by Jing Hongchen, the master of Mingde Hall.

Recalling the old man's statement that the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy's exam would use the same questions as the original ones, Lin Qing strongly suspected that the Hall Master had tucked in his own bias.

They exchanged a smile, each focused on their own task, and fell into a long silence.

Meanwhile, at the library worktable.

The librarian jumped to his feet, looking flattered and overwhelmed as he gazed at the elderly man at the counter, and exclaimed excitedly:

"Master Kong, what brings you here?"

"The Mingde Hall No. 1 experimental subject has encountered technical difficulties. Xiao Jing asked me for some guidance and also came to see you," the old man said with a smile.