Chapter 210: Nangong Wan—Hiss~~~ - 2

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Moreover, the existence of the foundational visualization method will subtly enhance a soul master's spiritual power, lowering the threshold for opening the Sea of Spirit. The earlier one opens the Sea of Spirit, the more thorough their spiritual training will be. Additionally, the entry into true visualization becomes easier, and cultivating spiritual power becomes more efficient. If there's hope for breaking through to the Titled Douluo level in the future, the threshold for becoming a Super Douluo will significantly decrease.

All of this gradually enhances the overall training level of soul masters.

Su Yu knew that creating a divine position for oneself, especially a God-King position, was no simple task—it couldn't be accomplished just through personal insight. There were too many challenges, and Su Yu had to ensure everything was meticulously planned.

The vast soul master community of Douluo Continent was the strongest support he could rely on.

"It's not large yet. Innate soul power still affects many people."

"Let's focus on perfecting the soul spirit cultivation system first!"

Su Yu believed that increasing the fusion between a soul master and their martial soul would improve the quality of future generations.

Developing the soul spirit cultivation system was essentially an enhancement of the overall quality of the soul master community.

Additionally, for those without innate soul power, improving the soul spirit cultivation system would offer the best pathway to help their descendants have more potential.

Su Yu quickly perfected the foundational visualization method, which was also an addition to the general cultivation techniques, incorporating parts that assisted with visualization.

By the time this was completed, dawn had broken.

"The benefits of the tournament ending are here."

Su Yu could continue his research.

"Besides self-exploration, the fusion of the martial soul and soul master can also be propelled by external forces."

The external force Su Yu envisioned was the fusion-type soul ring.

The blood essence contained within soul beasts' bloodlines could be used to form fusion-type soul rings. This would combine the spiritual power, vitality, and martial soul, accelerating the fusion of the soul master and martial soul.

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The day quickly passed.

Su Yu had, in theory, outlined the preliminary method for forming a fusion-type soul ring.

His talent was exceptional.

This was the foundation of Su Yu's abilities—his soul was inherently attuned to the rules, making comprehension effortless.

As he continued his training in spiritual power, his rate of understanding became increasingly monstrous.

Of course, the speed at which Su Yu organized the theoretical framework for the fusion-type soul ring was also due to his vast accumulation of knowledge.

Creating something from nothing?

Anyone with a bit of common sense would know that this couldn't happen quickly.

When Su Yu first perfected the runes, he had to study the core arrays of soul tools to improve.

Though, as his understanding of the essence of the runes deepened, he could refine and sketch them on his own. However, the speed was far from ideal.

But, as Su Yu's accumulation grew, and as he continued to improve the runes, he built a solid foundation of basic lines for rune construction.

This was the perfect manifestation of lines guided by rules once Su Yu had thoroughly comprehended them.

It was like learning a language—once the vocabulary was built up, everything else became easier. To write an essay, one simply picks and arranges the words and phrases they've mastered, then creates the complete piece.

The tournament finals had begun.

Su Yu narrowed his eyes at the rare metals placed on the production stage.

"Magic Crystal, Meteorite Iron, Starsteel, Nether Iron, Crystal Steel, Sunflame Gold..."

Seeing these high-grade rare metals, Su Yu felt a ripple in his heart.

"With these materials, crafting a ninth-level soul tool isn't out of the question."

The foundations of the three black markets were deeper than he had initially thought.

Many of these rare metals were strictly regulated by the Sun-Moon Empire—illegal to trade or mine privately.

Yet, for this soul tool tournament, the Austo Merchant Alliance had provided him with these advanced materials.

"Looks like they're aware of the Sunset Alliance's ambitions and are making their move in this tournament as well."

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 The Hidden Battle Behind the Tournament

The Sunset Alliance's goal was clear—they wanted to unify the underground black market of Sun-Moon through this tournament.

Winning the championship would grant them legitimacy and influence, making it easier for them to swallow the other two black markets.

This level of infiltration by the evil soul masters into the Sun-Moon Empire was astonishing.

They had already extended their reach deep enough to control the entire Sun-Moon black market.

To ensure their champion stood at the top, the Sunset Alliance had requested to extend the final match duration upon learning that Contestant No. 66 from the Austo Merchant Alliance had crafted an eighth-level soul tool.

With the Soul Dueling Tournament ending early, extending the finals wouldn't cause any disruptions.

Ten full hours of production time—long enough that, with luck, an eighth-level soul tool could be crafted.

"Are they aiming to have their contestant forge an eighth-level soul tool in the finals?"

Su Yu turned his gaze toward the champion of the Sunset Alliance.

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 Preparing for Battle

Meanwhile, in the underground arena, Su Yu spoke to Huo Yuhao.

"Are you ready?"

Huo Yuhao nodded confidently. "Don't worry, Yu-ge. I'm in peak condition."

"Good. Master Ye Yulin will likely be present this time. Use your spiritual power to establish a connection with him early on to avoid unnecessary conflicts."

"Understood."

Huo Yuhao's soul core formation was not inherently difficult, especially after his insights during the Soul Dueling Tournament. His experience of merging with nature significantly lowered the difficulty of condensing his soul core.

Although he lacked Su Yu's precise calculations that ensured a near-perfect success rate in every soul power circulation, his natural affinity allowed him to form a soul core without major risks.

And now, with the finals beginning, it was time to put everything to the test.

As Su Yu continued forging, the rare metals, Meteorite Iron and Starsteel, were perfectly integrated into a new alloy under his skilled hands. The flames from his soul power were so intense that they quickly melted the metals, with the heat almost reaching the point of vaporizing them. The liquid metals swirled together, merging seamlessly, as Su Yu used his forge hammer to strike the materials with precise force.

Each strike compressed the alloy, eliminating any microscopic gaps within the metal and gradually reshaping the internal structure with every powerful blow. His forging techniques, while common, were brought to perfection with his meticulous care and focus.

Though Su Yu felt confident in his current abilities, he had already begun to think about further improving his craft. "The Metal City, with its Blacksmith Guild, might be worth visiting someday."

However, that would have to wait for another time, as he was deeply focused on his current work. Once the alloy was complete, he began the delicate process of engraving the design into the metal, his hands moving swiftly and decisively.

Meanwhile, in the Sunset Alliance's camp, the pressure mounted. One of the eighth-level soul masters watching Su Yu's forging process was growing concerned. "This contestant, No. 66, is stronger than we imagined."

The chief soul master of the Sunset Alliance, observing Su Yu's progress, couldn't help but comment, "There is no comparison. It's like the difference between someone barely able to craft an eighth-level soul tool and someone on the verge of successfully crafting a ninth-level soul tool—someone with a very high success rate."

Hearing this comparison, the Sunset Alliance's leader, Nangong Wan, became visibly tense.

"Are you saying there's no hope for us?" Nangong Wan asked, her voice edged with concern.

The chief soul master's answer weighed heavily on her: "Exactly. It's not just a difference in skill; it's a chasm in potential. This is the kind of genius who reaches the pinnacle of his craft well before his peers."

Nangong Wan's gaze turned cold as she watched Su Yu working. "Someone like this... In less than thirty years, a talent of this level is enough to change the entire landscape. Is there anyone in the Sun-Moon Hall who can match him?"

The implication was clear: Su Yu wasn't just a competitor; he was a game-changer. In the same way that a soul master below thirty years old could be close to becoming a Titled Douluo, Su Yu's potential was boundless.

And for the Sunset Alliance, facing this kind of genius would not be easy, especially when the stakes in the Soul Master Tournament had never been higher.

Nangong Wan didn't have access to all of Sun-Moon Hall's personnel records, but a genius of this caliber couldn't possibly be an unknown figure.

A name flashed through her mind.

"Su Yu!"

It was him—Su Yu!

His strength in the Soul Fighting Tournament had already stunned everyone. If his skills as a soul engineer had reached a near-ninth-level mastery as well…

It wasn't entirely unthinkable.

After all, Su Yu's battle armor was rumored to be composed entirely of top-tier eighth-level soul tools.

Nangong Wan sucked in a sharp breath.

Su Yu had entered the Soul Engineering Tournament.

As the most gifted talent of his generation in Sun-Moon Hall and the direct disciple of Kong Deming, could he possibly lack rare metals?

Absolutely not.

Not even remotely.

In fact, most soul engineers from Sun-Moon Hall had no shortage of rare metals. Otherwise, their presence in the Soul Engineering Tournament wouldn't have been so sparse—after all, they had little reason to compete.

So why had Su Yu entered this tournament?

Did he catch wind of the secret final prize—a ninth-level soul tool—through hidden channels?

Unlikely. Su Yu could easily obtain the Sun-Moon Divine Needle through Kong Deming himself.

Then why was he here?

"To represent Sun-Moon Hall?" Nangong Wan wondered.

If that was the case, then what was the objective?

The answer was obvious.

Yesterday, Sun-Moon Hall's growing friction with the Holy Spirit Cult had already become apparent.

"Tsk..." Nangong Wan inhaled sharply. "I never expected Sun-Moon Hall to have its sights set on the cult this early—to the point of sending Su Yu himself to participate in the Soul Engineering Tournament."

Perhaps that was why Su Yu had chosen to compete at the Aodu Chamber of Commerce venue rather than with the Sunset Alliance.

"No—wait!"

Nangong Wan's gaze snapped to Contestant No. 88 from the Pingfan Alliance.

"That soul engineer... he's from Sun-Moon Hall as well. Could he be—Huo Yuhao?!"

(End of Chapter)