Douluo Continent: Martial Soul Clay, the Creator of All Things

Now I can project my mental energy about ten meters away.

Lu Yan, whose spiritual power could even be mixed with a trace of primordial spirit power, thus enhancing his detection ability by a dimension.

In-depth research on soul rings and soul bones can also begin, not just the previously envisioned magical abilities.

Research in this area also plays a significant role in creating various wondrous elemental life forms and magical artifacts.

At the same time, Lu Yan also began to think about collecting the power of faith, but this required careful consideration.

Of course, Lu Yan's gains from absorbing the third spirit ring this time were not limited to this.

At this moment, his soul power level has also reached level 35.

At the same time, the martial spirit itself has also undergone a slight mutation, becoming more spiritual.

Even Tianxing, which Lu Yan regarded as his companion magic weapon, has also been improved, though not significantly.

In fact, Lu Yan has some ideas about the concept of soul power level.

With his current strength, whether in terms of spirit, energy, or even physical strength, he far surpasses other Soul Masters of the same level.

Even in terms of combat strength, while the Soul Emperor might not be able to guarantee a victory, he certainly has the ability to put up a fight, not to mention the Soul King.

So here's the question: can he still be considered level 35?

Sigh, it really is true. This is a certain law limiting the origin of martial spirits.

Lu Yan could already vaguely sense a kind of constraint imposed on his martial soul.

However, given his current state, he still lacks the ability to investigate and analyze it.

From the very beginning, Lu Yan had the intention to break free from the shackles imposed on his martial soul.

Now we are finally seeing a glimmer of hope that we can completely transcend the Soul Master system.

Lu Yan wasn't in a hurry about this; it was just a matter of time.

Having achieved his goal of acquiring a third spirit ring, Lu Yan naturally lost interest in going into seclusion.

Instead, they returned to the residence of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy together.

He was indeed getting a little tired of staying at the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire.

The day after returning to the academy, Lu Yan received an invitation from Xue Qinghe.

It seems that this Crown Prince is indeed quite eager to meet him.

However, Lu Yan had no intention of personally meeting this person.

Just create a clone and go deal with it.

Although previously, if an outsider probed his clone with their spiritual power, it would be easy for him to be exposed.

He didn't have a particularly good excuse for this, and could only try to brush it off by claiming that the external soul bone had become elemental.

However, now he can project his spiritual power outwards, and with the help of his primordial spirit power, plus the spiritual gift of his third soul skill.

Lu Yan interfered with his own mental power and endowed the assembled parts with a spiritual quality that resembled the structure of a real human body.

Even when Dugu Bo's spiritual power probed into the clone created by Lu Yan.

No obvious abnormalities could be detected in a short period of time.

It does resemble the earth clone from a certain anime in my previous life.

Lu Yan naturally felt at ease using this clone to go out and about in place of his main body.

Thus, Lu Yan's will descended upon the fabricated clone, and riding in the carriage arranged by Xue Qinghe, arrived at the First Prince's residence.

"Brother, it's been half a year since we last met. I've been longing for you so much!" Xue Qinghe personally led Lu Yan to sit down inside the mansion.

After exchanging pleasantries, Xue Qinghe finally got down to business.

"Brother, I have suffered greatly these past six months. I want to purge the empire of its corrupt officials, but I am constantly hampered by Prince Xuexing. Do you have any good ideas?"

Brother Qinghe, your map of the Yan Kingdom seems a bit short!

Without a doubt, Xue Qinghe wanted Lu Yan to publicly take sides, or rather, he wanted Dugu Bo to take sides.

Lu Yan didn't really care about this, but Dugu Bo had received favors from Prince Xuexing in his early years.

Lu Yan would not agree to Xue Qinghe's request and put Dugu Bo in a difficult position.

This led to another verbal exchange, after which Xue Qinghe suddenly changed the subject.

The conversation touched on the recent disappearance of Yu Tianheng, the young master of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, in the Sunset Forest.

He then added, "Brother, it seems you've been in seclusion in the Sunset Forest for some time now?"

"That is indeed true, but I haven't paid any attention to the disappearance of the young master of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan."

Lu Yan would not casually reveal that he had killed Yu Tianheng and his group.

Without even thinking, Lu Yan knew that Xue Qinghe was testing his reaction.

"Alas, this matter originally had nothing to do with you, my brother, but now there are some rumors circulating outside."

"It is said that Yu Tianheng and his group encountered Brother Xian and Mr. Dugu in the Sunset Forest, which led to their disappearance."

"If this matter becomes a big fuss, it might attract the attention of Thunder Douluo from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan."

“Brother, you had some past grievances with Yu Tianheng. If that Thunder Douluo comes in person, things might escalate to an unbearable level.”

Upon hearing this, Lu Yan understood. This rumor probably wasn't spread by you!

They're putting pressure on him here!

"I wonder what Brother Qinghe thinks about this? I came here today because I am hoping to find a job under your command." Lu Yan simply went along with it.

Regarding the collection of faith, he currently doesn't have any good ideas.

Let's hang around with this guy for a while and gather some intelligence on various aspects of the empire.

While we're at it, let's see if we can get any good stuff from the Spirit Hall out of this guy.

"Since you are willing to lend me a hand, how about temporarily serving as my tutor?"

"It won't take up too much of your cultivation time, but there are some matters that I hope you can help me with."

Chapter 125 Acquiring Faith: Investment and Return

Consult my ass!

So annoying!

When a person feels overwhelmed.

Ideally, you should be genuinely overwhelmed with work; otherwise, you'll just feel even busier.

At this moment, Lu Yan was resting his head on his mute sister's lap, stroking the little snake girl's tail while making strange noises as if he were going crazy.

It's so annoying, there are so many trivial things to deal with!

Since returning from Xue Qinghe's place three days ago, Lu Yan has felt that everything is going wrong.

He said that Qian Renxue was fine before, refined, easy-going, and approachable, and she acted quite convincingly.

Why are the methods of pressuring him so crude right now?

After getting a general understanding of the situation from the other party, Lu Yan made a rough analysis.

understood.

This guy's getting anxious!

It's all because of Lu Yan's words in the Star Dou Great Mountain Range earlier.

When Qian Renxue turned around and carefully examined the current situation of the Spirit Hall, her blood pressure immediately soared.

I just felt that the Spirit Hall was already rotten to the core under Bibi Dong's control.

Lu Yan: Some things can't be investigated. Once the superficial aspects are revealed, they become completely unreadable.

Clearly, Qian Renxue didn't understand these things.

All she wants now is to quickly resolve the issues with the Heaven Dou Empire and find time to confront Bibi Dong.

Of course, these were all guesses that Lu Yan obtained from the slightest clues.

On the surface, Xue Qinghe naturally wouldn't tell him these things.

His words still used the matter of Prince Xuexing's faction and the aristocracy's incompetence as excuses.

His words practically revealed his desire to become the crown prince, or even to ascend the throne and become emperor.

Dude, I know you're in a hurry, but don't worry.

Then, Lu Yan talked with Xue Qinghe about the forces currently supporting him.

It's difficult to evaluate.

It did win over some officials and nobles of the empire.

However, the core power was always firmly held in the hands of Emperor Xueye.

They had no military power and relied entirely on the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School for financial support.

It is said that he has accumulated considerable prestige among the people.

But the "people" in question are certainly not the lower-class people as Lu Yan perceived them to be.

Instead, they were commoner Soul Masters and wealthy merchants with families and businesses in the empire.

In other words, Xue Qinghe still enjoyed some prestige among the gentry.

That's not wrong either; it's always been that way.

The lower classes don't have mouths, so who cares?

Based on Xue Qinghe's current situation on the surface.

Lu Yan truly had no idea how he would eventually become the crown prince.

It'll probably just be a killing spree!

Without a doubt, Lu Yan knew that Xue Qinghe's account must have excluded the Spirit Hall's covert infiltration forces.