Douluo Continent: Building a Divine Kingdom Starting from the Spirit Hall

"Master Jing, please wait a moment!"

The eunuch didn't dare to delay. He pushed open the small door of the main hall and went inside to report to the Sun and Moon Emperor. Not long after, the main hall door opened, and many court officials came out. After glancing at Jing Hongchen standing outside with a puzzled look, they all left.

After everyone had left, Jing Hongchen entered the main hall and closed the doors. The Sun and Moon Emperor, who was sitting on the throne, activated the soul-guiding array of the hall, raising several layers of energy shields, which served as both defense and isolation.

Once these soul-guiding arrays are activated, no one can overhear the conversation in the main hall.

"It seems that you and Master Kong have gained a lot from this trip."

The Sun and Moon Emperor looked down at Jing Hongchen as he stepped forward, his heart filled with anticipation.

Sitting in a wheelchair at the lower end, Xu Tianran was also very eager to know what the two of them had gained from that place, which was why they were so anxious and serious.

"This old minister pays respects to Your Majesty! Pays respects to Your Highness the Crown Prince!"

Jing Hongchen bowed to the two first, then said with a wry smile, "Your Majesty is right. This old minister and the Grand Master have indeed gained a lot from this trip, so much so that we almost suffocated."

These words aroused even more curiosity and anticipation from the Sun and Moon Emperor and Xu Tianran. Jing Hongchen did not delay and began to recount the story from when he followed the Grand Elder into that person's mansion, telling every detail, including Ye Xishui's attack and her instant death.

The Sun and Moon Emperor and his son Xu Tianran listened attentively, their expressions growing increasingly solemn.

They had taken him very seriously when they first received the intelligence, and they knew that he was a top-notch Soul Master. Even Master Kong admitted his inferiority after reading his work, but they never expected that his mastery of the Soul Guidance System would reach such a level.

This conversation lasted for more than an hour. Not long after he finished, Kong Deming came over with the replica microscope and telescope.

"Master Kong, has the soul tool been successfully made?"

The Sun and Moon Emperor hurriedly asked, and even couldn't help but stand up.

Xu Tianran also looked over, eager to see what kind of soul tool could be used to observe the starry sky and the microscopic world.

"That is not a soul tool, but a tool made of ordinary material called a microscope and a telescope. Due to the time constraints, I only made ten specimen lenses."

As Kong Deming explained, he took out a table and placed the microscope he had made on it, while temporarily setting the telescope aside on the ground.

The Emperor of the Sun and Moon stepped down from his throne, examining the small microscope and then looking at the telescope, which was a full three meters tall.

Kong Deming first adjusted the light intensity in the main hall, and then signaled the Sun and Moon Emperors to come over and give an explanation.

"This was made by the old minister using epithelial cells from the mouth. According to your research theory, our human body is composed of countless microscopic particles, which you named cells..."

While listening to Kong Deming's explanation, the Sun and Moon Emperor carefully observed the epithelial cells on the lens. With Kong Deming's help, he then examined the other nine lens specimens and was quite amazed by them.

"Is the hair presentable?"

"Pluck a hair," the Sun and Moon Emperor asked, clearly indicating that the shock had been great to him and he wanted to verify it himself.

"It should be possible, but I don't know how to color the hair yet, so it might not look clear."

As Jing Hongchen spoke, she placed the hair on the lens, examined it for a moment, moved it to a different position, and then gestured for the Sun and Moon Emperor to look at it.

"So that's what hair is like."

After seeing what hair looked like under a microscope, the Sun and Moon Emperors believed that a microscopic world truly existed.

"Natural, come and take a look too."

Forcing himself to calm down, the Sun and Moon Emperor gestured for his waiting son to take a look as well.

Although his son was crippled, he was always his most satisfactory successor. He was capable, shrewd, and ruthless enough to lead the empire to prosperity.

"Yes, Father!"

Xu Tianran responded, then immediately raised his wheelchair and, following Kong Deming's example, changed the specimen lenses to examine it. He even plucked a hair to observe it, which amazed him greatly.

Kong Deming then told the Sun and Moon Emperor about the telescope, and the Sun and Moon Emperor even ordered Jing Hongchen to forcibly open a skylight in the main hall.

Such treasures cannot be displayed outside; they can only be safely kept inside this grand hall.

It was evening, the moon was rising, and after finding the right angle, Kong Deming turned off all the soul guide lamps in the main hall to avoid affecting the telescope's performance.

"Just as Minister Jing said, the moon is not flat."

After looking at the moon through the telescope and then at it with his naked eye, repeating this several times, the Sun and Moon Emperor finally sighed and stepped aside to let his waiting son see it.

"The world is full of wonders, and we used to know too little about it."

After watching it, Xu Tianran was also moved and understood some of the essence of this world. Their previous understanding was too superficial, and at the same time, their ambition became even more intense.

His ambition used to be to unify the world, but now he realizes that his ambition is too small. Just as that gentleman said, their future journey should be to the stars and the sea.

Compared to that, fighting each other on a single continent is really too petty.

Not to mention that there are pitfalls on the mainland itself. They originally thought that the biggest enemy was Shrek Academy, but who knew that it was just a pawn. Their real enemy was the gods of the divine realm.

How are they supposed to fight now?

The gods descended and launched a decapitation strike, wiping out all the high-ranking officials of the empire, causing the entire empire to fall apart.

This is an unsolvable problem, a gap in absolute strength.

Not to mention that the Martial Soul God Kingdom in Douluo Continent was destroyed by the gods of the God Realm ten thousand years ago, and their small bodies are no match for it. Now, turning their attention to the stars and the sea may be a way out.

"Master Kong, you are the strongest Soul Master in the Empire. What are your thoughts on this matter?"

On the other side, the Sun and Moon Emperor, who had been pondering for a long time, looked at Kong Deming. He was not a pure Soul Master and his perception of that person's value was biased. He needed to listen to the advice of Kong Deming, the only level 10 Soul Master in the empire.

"This old minister will first bring a batch of special metals to exchange with you for a batch of electromagnetic soul guides. We will first arm the Imperial Guards to ensure the safety of Mingdu and deter some people and forces. Then, this old minister will lead all the level nine soul guides to the Heavenly Soul Empire to study with you."

Furthermore, Your Majesty should request the assistance of Elder Hong, who will assist the Master in researching the Solar Martial Soul, striving to realize the vision of an artificial miniature sun and bring it under the Empire's control.

Kong Deming had no reservations and spoke his mind about the best solution, even mentioning Elder Hong.

Elder Hong is the strongest member of their Sun Moon Royal Family and the most senior member currently existing. He is from the same era as Dragon God Douluo Mu En and Ye Xishui.

Unfortunately, his opportunities were not as good as those of Mu En and the other two. He was stuck at level 98 and could not make any progress, unable to reach the limit. Now his lifespan is almost over, and he even needs to lie in bed and is unable to move.

However, Elder Hong is the most powerful person in their Sun Moon Empire's royal family, and he also possesses a pure Sun Martial Soul. I believe he is capable enough to assist you in developing the Little Sun technology.

Although the researcher only mentioned the technology briefly, he believed that the other party was not making things up; they must have discovered something and were just waiting to verify it.

Such an opportunity is one that the Sun Moon Empire and its royal family absolutely cannot miss.

"But what about my great-uncle's health?"

The Sun and Moon Emperor hesitated. Old Hong was already over two hundred and fifty years old, his lifespan was dwindling, and he could perish at any moment.

Their royal family has always relied on Elder Hong's existence to deter certain forces and powerful individuals, especially the Holy Spirit Cult hidden within the empire.

Once those people find out about Elder Hong's situation, they might do something underhanded.

"Father, this might be an opportunity for my great-uncle, allowing him to break through that bottleneck and reach his limit."

Xu Tianran tried to persuade him, believing that this could be an opportunity.

He had already gained some understanding after hearing Jing Hongchen talk about the concept of soul guidance and soul core. Later, he heard about the process and concept of Ye Xishui's transformation and was greatly inspired.

Grandpa Hong has indeed reached his limit, but even if he does nothing, he won't last more than a few years. It's better to make a final push at the last moment. If he succeeds, their royal family will have a Limit Douluo in charge, which will be more effective in deterring other forces.

"Very well, I will go to my uncle's place tomorrow."

The Sun and Moon Emperor was persuaded. If that great uncle could really break through that bottleneck and become a Limit Douluo, his lifespan could be extended by several decades, and living to three hundred years old would be no problem.

At the same time, their Sun Moon Empire will also gain one of its own Limit Douluo, which will be of great benefit in all aspects.

"Both Xingluo and Tianhun have sent princesses to become disciples of that person, and our Sun Moon Empire cannot lag behind."

"Tianran, who do you think is suitable to send?"

With a shift in thought, she remembered the information Jing Hongchen had mentioned earlier about that person. Currently, both the Star Luo Empire and the Heavenly Soul Empire have sent princesses to become that person's disciples, and their Sun Moon Empire absolutely cannot fall behind in this regard. However, they are struggling to decide who to send.

"Should we let Tianzhen go?"

After thinking for a while, Xu Tianran thought of his only younger sister, Xu Tianzhen.

There are actually quite a few princesses in the royal family. In particular, when the emperor seized the throne, in order to stabilize the situation more quickly, he bestowed the titles of princesses and princes upon the descendants of many senior members of the royal family. Although they were just figureheads without real power, it still resulted in a large number of princesses.

The Emperor's side only has one daughter, and that girl doesn't favor either side, so sending her is the most suitable option.

Do you think that girl is up to the task?

The Sun and Moon Emperor glared at him irritably, and then got a headache.

He only had one daughter, whom he doted on since she was little. As a result, she developed a spoiled, willful, and rebellious personality, which gave him a headache.

"Your subject has a trusted confidant who has great talent and potential as a Soul Master."

Xu Tianran revealed his final choice. He knew that the younger sister was not academically inclined, let alone capable of learning the Soul Master system, but she was only there to occupy a nominal position.

If they really want to learn that person's brand-new soul guidance system, they will have to send someone else. There is no suitable candidate in their royal family. The main reason is that their royal family's martial soul is too strong. Whether it is the Sun Martial Soul or their own Purple Emperor Annihilation Dragon Martial Soul, they are all top-tier.

With such a top-tier martial soul, one would naturally focus on cultivating the Soul Master system. No one would study the Soul Guidance system; even Master Kong was an anomaly in their royal family back then.

Therefore, he had to choose someone else, and he hoped it would be one of his trusted confidants.

"Go and persuade Tianzhen."

The Sun and Moon Emperor did not refuse, but he entrusted the task of persuading the girl to his son, which immediately distorted Xu Tianran's expression, who had been indifferent.

That younger sister wasn't easy to talk to. Back then, because she was angry with her father, she refused to go to the Royal Soul Master Academy and went to the Mingdu Soul Master Academy instead.

Now, trying to persuade that girl to obediently transfer schools and become a student of a complete stranger is really not an easy task.

He was even afraid that the girl's unruly nature would offend that person, but he had already suggested that Orange represent the royal family to go and become an apprentice. His father did not refuse, so he naturally could not refuse this difficult task.

Pit!

"Lord Kong, Minister Jing, you must be tired from your journey. Please go and rest. I will arrange for the necessary supplies. Afterwards, I would like to ask that you two be able to purchase the electromagnetic soul guide from that person."

The Sun and Moon Emperor gestured for Kong Deming and the other man to go and rest first. Afterwards, the two of them would have to go to the Heavenly Soul Empire to trade for a batch of electromagnetic soul guides.

Only by quickly arming its own Imperial Guard with that electromagnetic soul guide device can Mingdu be absolutely safe and no longer worry about the Star Luo Empire's army, which already possesses the electromagnetic soul guide device, suddenly attacking.

Even if they used level nine soul-guided cannons, it wouldn't work against that kind of electromagnetic soul-guided device; it would be destroyed from a distance.

Currently, only electromagnetic soul tools can counter electromagnetic soul tools. That person is indeed playing a long game, but this is not necessarily a bad thing for them.

"Old minister retire!"

Kongming led Jing Hongchen out of the main hall, but they had no mood or time to rest. They needed to make arrangements in all aspects as soon as possible. Afterwards, they were going to take people to the Heavenly Soul Empire to assist that person in doing research, to see if they could take the opportunity to help these people advance to the tenth level Soul Master. Even for someone like themselves with flaws, it would be an improvement.

We also need to bring a batch of supplies to assist in the research, in case we need a certain material but don't have it.

The Sun Moon Empire acted very efficiently. The next day, the Sun Moon Emperor dispatched a batch of special metals, which were taken there by Kong Deming and several level-nine soul masters.

Tian Hao had also prepared a large number of electromagnetic soul tools. After reviewing the list of special metal materials brought by Kong Deming, he gave him the corresponding amount of electromagnetic soul tools. Then Kong Deming returned to the Sun Moon Empire without stopping. When he came back, he brought a total of twenty-three level nine soul masters, as well as the strongest person in the Sun Moon Empire itself - Xu Jinghong.

Where is Ye Xishui?