Douluo: In an extraordinary world, with unparallel understanding!

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"Teacher, you've suffered during this time."

Fan Yu smiled lightly, avoiding too much talk about the year he spent imprisoned. 

To be honest, his treatment in Sun-Moon Hall's prison, while not luxurious, was at least bearable. 

"Sigh, the academy should have started developing soul tools a long time ago." 

He let out a deep sigh. 

Even now, Fan Yu felt it was somewhat too late. 

Though he was pleased with the academy's progress, visiting Sun-Moon Hall and experiencing imprisonment there for most of the time made him acutely aware of the gap between them. 

He had spent two days in Sun-Moon and was astounded by the prevalence of soul tools. 

In an era where the Star Luo Empire flaunted their wealth by using soul screens at auctions, Sun-Moon had already achieved widespread adoption of soul tools in its major hotels. 

Even in just three short days, Sun-Moon left Fan Yu with an unprecedented sense of awe. 

During his year in prison, he spent much time pondering and reflecting: what was the true purpose of soul tool development? 

When he arrived in Sun-Moon, he realized that soul tools weren't developed solely for soul masters or for the sake of becoming stronger. 

Certainly, soul tools with greater power were highly sought after by soul masters. 

But the majority of Douluo Continent's population were ordinary civilians. 

Fan Yu wasn't the only one with such thoughts—Qian Duoduo shared the same feelings. 

Su Yu had once debated with him about Shrek Academy's perspective on soul tools. At the time, Qian Duoduo wasn't convinced by Su Yu's arguments. But after witnessing Sun-Moon's prosperity firsthand, a seed of doubt had been planted in his mind. 

Shrek Academy had severely underestimated the potential of soul tools. 

Although Shrek was now strongly supporting the development of the Soul Tool Department, Qian Duoduo felt a mix of relief and disappointment. 

It was too late. 

The decision had come far too late, as had his own rescue. 

An entire year had been wasted. While Qian Duoduo understood that this was a time for Shrek to recover and rebuild, he couldn't help but feel disheartened. 

There were only a little over two years left until the next Continental Soul Master Tournament. 

In such a short period, there wouldn't be enough time for the development of soul tools to achieve a qualitative leap. 

Meanwhile, the Sun-Moon Empire could launch a continent-wide war at any moment after the tournament ended. 

At that point… Qian Duoduo didn't even dare imagine. 

Not only had Shrek fallen behind, but it was also now in a precarious position. 

If Shrek had implemented the exchange program a year earlier, it might have been able to learn much from Sun-Moon Hall and accelerate its research on soul tools through pre-planned strategies. 

But now, not only had time been lost, the chance to gain valuable knowledge from Sun-Moon Hall was gone forever. 

Qian Duoduo often blamed Elder Xuan for failing to detect the evil soul masters in time during that critical moment. 

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"Dean, someone is here to see you." 

On Qian Duoduo's third day back at the academy, someone came looking for him. 

"It's you?" Seeing the visitor, Qian Duoduo's expression turned cold, and his tone was equally frosty. 

"What's wrong, Uncle? Are you unhappy to see me?" Qian Tong asked with a faint smile. 

"Hmph. Don't call me Uncle. Our families have already gone their separate ways." 

"Sigh, I heard that you were imprisoned in Sun-Moon Hall for over a year and that Shrek finally managed to ransom you back. I specifically came to visit you, and this is how you treat me? That's just too hurtful," Qian Tong said with feigned sadness. 

Qian Duoduo's expression softened slightly. 

"Out with it. What's your real purpose? You wouldn't come all this way just to see me." 

Since he had come, there was clearly another agenda. 

Qian Tong smiled faintly, glanced around, and gestured for Qian Duoduo to follow him. 

A sinking feeling overcame Qian Duoduo. 

As expected, it was that topic again! 

Damn it! Even at a time like this, they're still considering defecting to the Sun-Moon Empire! 

"All right, I've already used my soul power to block out any external information," Qian Tong said. 

"Uncle, haven't you figured it out yet? Have you not thought it through over this past year?" 

The two began a heated debate. 

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Three months passed in the blink of an eye. 

The production of advanced battle armor was no easy feat. 

Even with the framework of intermediate battle armor in place, engraving the necessary patterns was far from simple. 

This was because many of the inscriptions needed to be adjusted as the battle armor was upgraded. They couldn't remain completely unchanged from the original framework. 

For this, Su Yu had no choice but to painstakingly use his soul power and spiritual energy to nurture and dissolve the rigid spiritual patterns of the original armor. Once they were restored, he carefully re-engraved them. 

Moreover, Su Yu had integrated new rare metals into the existing alloy. The compatibility between the spiritual essence of the original armor and the newly added alloy was far from perfect. 

Even the patterns that hadn't been altered required meticulous nurturing and refinement to achieve harmony with the latest materials. 

Forging fusion—an ability that every Rank 8 Soul Engineer must master.

Beyond engraving core formations and assembling the components of soul tools, a Soul Engineer must first possess a deep understanding of rare metals, enabling them to process these materials independently. 

This is a mandatory skill. 

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"After three months, the advanced battle armor is finally complete." 

This marked the moment when Su Yu's strength officially reached the Titled Douluo level. 

With the cultivation of a Soul Saint, the integration of advanced battle armor, and a martial soul with ultimate attributes, Su Yu's power placed him firmly among the strongest of Titled Douluos. 

Normally, a soul master with an ultimate attribute martial soul gains the ability to challenge a Titled Douluo once they reach the Soul Saint level. But Su Yu was an anomaly. His four black, one red, one orange, and one mixed-color soul rings had elevated the quality of his soul power to unparalleled levels. 

Not to mention, Su Yu had already condensed a soul core before even reaching Rank 70. 

In terms of both recovery and explosive power, he was in no way inferior to a Titled Douluo. 

With the amplification from advanced battle armor, Su Yu could almost be considered the strongest existence below the rank of a Super Douluo. 

During these three months of cultivation, Su Yu's soul power also rose by one rank, reaching Rank 74. 

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"Hall Master, you were looking for me?" 

"Xiao Yu, it's time for you and Yuhao to set off," Jing Hongchen said, notifying Su Yu. 

He explained that the current Emperor of the Sun-Moon Empire was on his last legs, with only a few days left before he would pass away. 

When that happened, Xu Tiannan would ascend the throne, triggering a major reshuffle within the empire. 

During this period of upheaval, both Su Yu and Huo Yuhao would undoubtedly become targets for Xu Tiannan. 

"Sigh, the struggle for power is always so tiresome," Su Yu lamented. Wouldn't it be better to just focus on cultivation? 

"Sometimes, it's better to avoid unnecessary entanglements. Xu Tiannan is an exception, but he is only one individual," Jing Hongchen reassured him. 

Su Yu, however, remained unbothered. 

"Let him make a mess if he wants. As long as he doesn't squander the Sun-Moon Empire's national strength, I don't care what he does. 

"So long as he doesn't provoke me, there's no problem. 

"When the imperial lineage of the Sun-Moon Empire is finally severed, and Juzi takes control of the empire, there will be no need for emperors in this world. 

"Once the continent is unified and enters an era of great development, what use is there for the old feudal system? 

"As for transitioning to a new form of government, Xu Tiannan's actions during this preparatory stage will undoubtedly pave the way." 

So, let him play his games. 

"Hall Master, I'll inform my teacher, then leave Sun-Moon immediately." 

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When Su Yu arrived at the imperial palace, he noticed that security had tightened significantly. 

Even with Kong Deming's token in hand, Su Yu felt numerous gazes monitoring his every move, as though his every action was being tracked. 

"Teacher." 

"You're here," Kong Deming greeted him, though it was clear from his expression that he was still deeply troubled. 

"Xu Tiannan's ascension... I don't know whether it will be good or bad for the empire." 

"Teacher, Xu Tiannan is ambitious. Even though he is physically a cripple, it is precisely because of this that he will do everything he can to leave his mark on history and accomplish great feats. 

"His ambitions surely extend far beyond the throne. With the current state of the Douluo Continent, perhaps a ruler like him is exactly what's needed to drive change," Su Yu said. 

Kong Deming nodded but sighed without replying. 

He understood this reasoning well enough. 

What concerned him wasn't the empire's strength or Xu Tiannan's ambition. 

The unification wars of the Sun-Moon Empire had been attempted before, but they always ended in failure—not because of insufficient national power. 

The true reason had always been a mystery, whispered about only in the innermost circles of the imperial consecration hall. Very few knew the truth. 

Kong Deming was perhaps the only one alive who understood why those wars had failed. 

"Xiao Yu, tell me—should gods interfere with the mortal realm?" 

This seemingly unrelated question made Su Yu instantly grasp the root of his teacher's anxiety. 

Kong Deming had never doubted the empire's strength. 

What he feared... was the intervention of gods. 

"Teacher, are you implying that Shrek's Sea God once intervened?" Su Yu's eyes narrowed as he asked the question. 

"As expected of you, Xiao Yu. You know more about gods than most," Kong Deming replied. 

Anyone else wouldn't have made such a bold connection. Only Su Yu would skip past questioning the existence of gods and directly focus on the most crucial point. 

Kong Deming sighed deeply. 

"During the war, just as three Rank 9 stationary soul cannon shells were about to be fired, every Soul Engineer responsible for activating them suddenly stopped and disarmed the weapons in an instant. 

"As a result, the shells were never launched. It was only because of this that Shrek's legendary Ultimate Fire Douluo of that era was able to save the three kingdoms of Douluo." 

"Teacher, no matter how I've learned about gods, interfering with the mortal realm is a grave crime," Su Yu declared. 

"Unification is an inevitable trend. It's an opportunity for the Douluo Continent's development and a blessing for the soul master world. If a god obstructs this progress, then they are an enemy. 

"And gods... they aren't invincible. Didn't two of them die ten thousand years ago?" 

"Teacher, you should pour your best effort into the creation of the Super Battle Armor. Additionally, I believe you should strive to break through to Rank 10 Soul Engineer and explore the realm of Rank 10 Soul Tools. The ultimate battle armor will be our greatest asset in fighting against the gods." 

Kong Deming took a deep breath. 

"Indeed, you've always had the development of the battle armor system in mind for this very reason, haven't you?" 

The greatest strength that battle armor provides to soul masters is its ability to allow them to fight above their level. 

From the basic, intermediate, and advanced battle armors to the Super Battle Armor, each step represents an increase in combat capabilities. 

At present, the highest level of Super Battle Armor that has been developed theoretically helps Super Douluos achieve their peak combat potential. 

The creation plan for battle armor suitable for the Ultimate Douluo has yet to even begin. 

Now, Su Yu had finally pointed this out. 

"Hahaha, don't worry, Teacher. My Super Battle Armor is nearing completion. It should be finished in no more than a month. 

After the old emperor passes, and the new emperor ascends, I won't concern myself with any court affairs. I will enter seclusion solely to break through to Rank 10 Soul Engineer." 

Understanding his disciple's intentions, Kong Deming felt a surge of confidence. 

Fighting against gods… 

For a single person, quietly carrying out such a plan would seem almost insane. 

But when you have someone by your side, it changes everything. 

That someone happens to be a disciple who shares your ideals, one with extraordinary talent and a monstrous potential. Now, his confidence was stronger than ever. 

"Then, I wish you a swift breakthrough to Rank 10, Teacher," Su Yu said. 

"By the way, Teacher, I may have to leave Sun-Moon for a while." 

Kong Deming seemed to have anticipated this. He waved his hand. 

"Go ahead, go ahead. The next year or two will be quite chaotic in Sun-Moon. It's better for you to leave. Besides, if you don't travel, how could you have encountered the opportunity at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eyes last time?" 

After bidding farewell to his teacher, Su Yu left the rear mountain of the imperial palace, leaving under the watchful eyes of the palace guards. 

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*Sun-Moon Hall.* 

"Yuhao, the Hall Master must have spoken to you already, right?" 

Huo Yuhao had already packed and was waiting for Su Yu to pick him up. 

"Yeah, Brother Yu, I'm all set." 

"You should have a flying soul tool, right?" Su Yu asked. 

Huo Yuhao nodded, and from his back, a pair of bone wings sprouted, shining with brilliant ice-blue light that dazzled the eyes. 

"…." 

Su Yu stared silently at the wings behind Huo Yuhao, deep in thought. 

So this is the son of destiny? 

Goodness, this guy's configuration may change, but it can never be absent, right? 

"Brother Yu, I just recently broke through to Rank 40. My teacher said this is a good opportunity for you to help me hunt a soul ring." 

"???" 

Su Yu was taken aback. 

He stared at Huo Yuhao, who didn't seem to be lying, yet he couldn't help but be puzzled. 

But Jing Hongchen had never mentioned this to him. 

"How many years do you need for your fourth soul ring? I'll see if it's within the range I can handle." 

Don't ask me about hunting ranges; I've got no problem slaughtering beasts below a certain level. 

Of course, I can't let Huo Yuhao know too much, or he might end up choosing a 100,000-year soul beast. 

"Brother Yu, I'm aiming for a 50,000 to 70,000-year-old mental-type soul beast, nothing too specific." Huo Yuhao said with an innocent smile. 

Su Yu felt like slapping this guy in the face. 

Nothing too specific? 

A mental-type soul beast is already a huge request! 

It's amazing this guy still has the nerve to say that. 

"50,000 to 70,000 years?" 

Such a high age? 

"Yep, Brother Yu. I've been practicing Teacher Xuan's Bone Pattern system, and the results have been great. I really admire how you came up with this idea back then." 

Huo Yuhao gave a small compliment. 

"When did you start cultivating?" Su Yu asked. 

"Six months ago." 

Su Yu fell silent, his brow furrowing in thought. Huo Yuhao's progress seemed unusually fast. 

His speed was almost catching up to Su Yu's when he first trained in the Bone Pattern system. 

Back then, Su Yu made rapid progress in six months because he had carefully planned it for a long time and had the clearest understanding of its essence. 

Additionally, he used his own vitality to accelerate the process. 

Perhaps the Bone Pattern system had been further perfected, making the training more efficient. 

"Hehe, Brother Yu, as you know, my martial soul is the Ice Crystal Scorpion. They're naturally strong physically, so when I was cultivating the Bone Pattern system, I unknowingly started to draw runes with characteristics of the Ice Crystal Scorpion under the influence of my martial soul." 

You're lying! 

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