Chapter 185 Seventh-Level Soul Master Qin Xiao_2

"Well then, how about this: I'll only use the soul tools I've made myself to have a fair competition with you?" Qin Xiao asked with a smile.

"Alright, you said it. Don't blame me for not showing mercy if you lose!" Xiao Hongchen was overjoyed.

...

After a while.

Everyone arrived at a spacious area.

This place was specifically used for testing soul tools.

Xiao Hongchen quickly took out one soul tool after another.

With densely packed barrels, he looked like a hedgehog.

In comparison, Qin Xiao was much simpler and more unadorned.

He only took out one soul cannon.

But Xiao Hongchen's expression changed at the sight.

"Seventh-Level... Soul Guidance Device? Are you serious?"

He said somewhat angrily, "Didn't you say you'd only use the soul tools you made yourself?"

Qin Xiao answered with an innocent face, "I didn't lie to you. These Seventh-Level Soul Guidance Devices were indeed made by me. Although their level is a bit high and their power is a bit strong, they definitely meet the conditions."

Xiao Hongchen paused, then said in shock, "You've become a Seventh-Level Soul Master already?"

Seventh-Level?

Hearing what he said, Xuan Ziwen, Meng Hongchen, and the others also had their pupils constrict suddenly.

Qin Xiao nodded slightly, "Recently my cultivation level has made great progress, already over level 60. And I have some specialties, as you know, I can craft soul tools beyond my level, so now I'm already a Seventh-Level Soul Master..."

Really already a Seventh-Level Soul Master?

Guessing was one thing, but it was another when Qin Xiao confirmed it himself.

How old was Qin Xiao?

In his teenage years, he'd achieved what many people couldn't in their entire lives, enough to shock everyone.

Meng Hongchen had stars in her eyes, "Uncle-Master, you're really amazing, you've made history. The youngest Seventh-Level Soul Master undoubtedly belongs to you."

Xuan Ziwen also nodded excitedly, "That's right, throughout ten thousand years of history, you're already far ahead of the rest."

As if infected by Xuan Ziwen's words, Meng Hongchen, excited, shook her small fist and loudly said, "Far ahead."

Vina's gaze became somewhat vacant.

She'd heard about Qin Xiao's high talent in the path of soul masters.

But she didn't have a clear concept of the extent of his abilities.

Because she wasn't a soul master and didn't understand the industry's ins and outs.

However... today she got the concept.

Qin Xiao was a record-holder in the soul master industry, leading by a wide margin.

At this moment, Vina realized that Qin Xiao had unknowingly gained another aura around him.

This made Qin Xiao appear even more dazzling.

Soul tools, Martial Soul cultivation, extraordinary perception...

Vina felt Qin Xiao was like a mysterious man, she just didn't understand what was wrong with the Duke Bai Hu of the Xingluo Empire?

Such an outstanding young talent, and yet he was fiercely suppressed.

Vina thought the people of the White Tiger Clan were really stupid.

If Qin Xiao had been in the Xingluo Empire, the Empire would have welcomed an exceptionally prosperous era.

It's even possible that the Duke Bai Hu's family could have restored the glory of ten thousand years ago, becoming the supreme ruler of the Xingluo Empire by taking back their family's throne.

As for now...

Heh, no chance.

Vina had heard what Qin Xiao and Jing Hongchen had said.

If Qin Xiao didn't actively go after the extermination of the White Tiger Clan, they should be burning incense in gratitude.

"How about it? How are we going to fight now?"

Looking at Xiao Hongchen, Qin Xiao lightly proposed, "How about we do something simpler? You launch an attack at me, and I launch an attack at you?"

Xiao Hongchen replied irritably, "Why would I hit you head-on unless I were stupid? I can't craft a Seventh-Level Soul Guidance Device like your monstrous invention. If you also made an Invincible Shield of the Seventh-Level or something, then I'd have no doubt I'd lose; my attacks wouldn't break through your defense."

Soul master battles are different from soul master fights.

Their foundation lies in the soul tools, meaning whoever has the stronger soul tools and the higher level usually wins.

There are none of the twists that occur in traditional soul master battles.

The possibility of beating someone stronger is there, but it's very low.

Xiao Hongchen was, at best, at the pinnacle of being a Fifth-level Soul Master, just one step away from the Sixth level.

Although it seemed like a small gap, it made a world of difference in terms of strength between the two levels.

And now, he was two whole levels behind Qin Xiao.

"Screw this, I'll just concede."

Xiao Hongchen muttered to himself; it was better to skip the humiliation altogether.

"Fine, you'll be glad you made that decision," Qin Xiao said with a slight smile, also putting away his soul tool.

"Uncle Master, I didn't expect you to have made so much progress recently. I've been falling behind on my studies, could you tutor me? How about coming to my room tonight?"

Meng Hongchen's eyes were filled with hope.

Xiao Hongchen frowned. "Is this a serious study session? I think it's pretty good in the lab, with Teacher Xuan there."

Meng Hongchen gave Xiao Hongchen a cold look that seemed to eat him alive.

This brother really has no clue. No wonder he's still single.

Meanwhile, Xiao Hongchen had reached the point of being a dead pig not afraid of boiling water, completely ignoring Meng Hongchen's gaze and looking around.

Xuan Ziwen said, "Qin Xiao, I've underestimated your strength. It seems the soul tools I gave you were a bit weak. When we get back, I'll look into making some Eighth-grade soul tools for you."

"With your talent, using higher-grade soul tools shouldn't be a problem."

Qin Xiao didn't refuse Xuan Ziwen's generous offer.

Vina listened with envy.

She noticed several phrases: Eighth-grade soul tools, some...

One must know that just one shell from a Fixed Soul Guidance Cannon of the Eighth grade cost millions of golden soul coins; if you prepare some, how much money would that be?

Even if her father, the Emperor of the Heavenly Soul Empire, were to spend such a sum, it would hurt a lot.

They say that Soul Masters are rich, and she had now seen it firsthand.

Once back in the lab, everyone busied themselves with their tasks.

Qin Xiao asked Xuan Ziwen for a lot of precious materials and various tools.

Having learned from Xuan Ziwen that Ju Zi was sent to the battlefield, Vina took on the role of Qin Xiao's assistant.

Looking over the blueprints that Qin Xiao was drawing, Xuan Ziwen asked in astonishment, "Qin Xiao, it looks like you're making something quite new?"

Qin Xiao smiled slightly and asked, "Big brother, do you study Human-shaped Soul Guidance Devices?"

"Human-shaped Soul Guidance Devices?" Xuan Ziwen's pupils shrank. Of course, he had done his research on them.

In fact, Mingde Hall's main project was focused on Human-shaped Soul Guidance Devices.

In Mingde Hall's basement, there was an incomplete Human-shaped Soul Guidance Device that was the culmination of countless Mingde Hall Soul Masters' efforts.

However, Qin Xiao hadn't joined Mingde Hall yet, and these were secrets that he couldn't disclose.

"Have you got ideas about Human-shaped Soul Guidance Devices?" Xuan Ziwen asked instinctively.

Qin Xiao replied, "It's basically ready to be perfected, but it needs some time."

He, of course, knew about the Human-shaped Soul Guidance Device underneath Mingde Hall,

An existence like a giant.

In the original story, Huo Yuhao had stolen the unfinished Human-shaped Soul Guidance Device amidst chaos, which benefited him immensely.

However, the Human-shaped Soul Guidance Device that Qin Xiao wanted to make was quite different from the one from Mingde Hall.

Mingde Hall aimed for mechas, something akin to Battle Armor.

Qin Xiao wanted to create robots.

Something that would allow his spiritual power to exert even greater strength; they were quite different.

...

Meanwhile,

In the Sun-Moon Empire,

within the imperial palace,

Jing Hongchen spoke solemnly to Prince Xu Tianran, "Crown Prince, Qin Xiao has returned."

Many ministers stood by his side.

Upon hearing this, many were taken aback.

Qin Xiao sounded familiar...

But these ministers, who managed innumerable affairs daily, struggled to recall exactly who that was.

Until someone remembered who Qin Xiao was, they all began to recall...

"Your Majesty, Qin Xiao is the son of Duke Baihu Dai Hao from the Xingluo Empire, I believe this man must not be left alive!"