Chapter 101: Lord of Tianhai City

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"Teacher, we may need to incorporate mental power testing into the physical exams from now on."

Su Yu opened his eyes and rephrased what Old Yi had said.

"Sure enough, there are requirements, aren't there?"

Indeed, if one could casually form contracts, bypassing the soul rings, and contract dozens of soul armors, using extreme methods to nourish them, wouldn't that essentially result in dozens of soul rings?

It was clear that there were indeed contract requirements, similar to soul rings, but they specifically demanded a mental power that was much more difficult to enhance.

"In that case, it seems that using compression technology for mid-level soul armor would actually be more appropriate."

Even a Soul Emperor might not have enough spare mental power to bear the required spiritual metal.

A Soul Saint could manage, but for a Soul Emperor to continue using a mid-level soul armor after switching from a basic one would be quite harsh.

Creating each component individually was no problem, but it required absolute confidence in one's own talent.

"Mental power testing?" Kong Deming nodded and said, "Actually, the Sun-Moon Hall has been proposing this for some time. Now it seems it can be implemented."

After fusing the spiritual metal, Su Yu could feel the difference.

"Is this… spiritual energy?"

Inside the metal, a glowing haze emitted a unique wave.

"I wonder if I can use this spiritual energy to carve the core formation?"

Su Yu had an idea but didn't act on it immediately.

"Teacher, the spiritual metal contains rich spiritual energy. I'd like to try using it to carve the core formation."

If successful, this would be the most complete use of the spiritual metal.

Su Yu called upon his mental power to guide the spiritual energy, taking the Soul Blade in hand. Using the spiritual energy as a guide, he began engraving the formation on the metal surface.

For a full hour, Su Yu successfully traced the complete circuit.

The spiritual energy disappeared into the surface of the metal.

"Well, with this, there's no need for anti-theft formations."

Su Yu continued engraving.

After several more hours, he finally finished creating the right wristguard component.

"Time to rest. I'll continue making the second piece tomorrow."

Su Yu didn't push himself to the physical limit continuously. He worked on one piece of soul armor each day, then spent time training and recovering, resuming once he was at peak condition.

Half a month passed in the blink of an eye.

As Su Yu made the final stroke with his Soul Blade, the spiritual energy that had previously disappeared reappeared. The spiritual energy lines on the entire metal surface began to shine with a radiant light.

The energy of the spiritual energy formed a cycle, endlessly circulating.

Then, the formation disappeared.

Spheres of light appeared throughout Su Yu's body and quickly merged into every part of him.

The mid-level soul armor was complete.

"So, this is what it feels like to activate the soul ring?"

Su Yu felt the explosive power within him, amazed at the terrifying amplification from the soul rings.

The effects of soul ring synergy were no less than doubling the age of all his soul rings!

He felt that he could now at least rival a Soul Saint at full power.

"Truly impressive for mid-level soul armor."

However, this leap in power was a bit too much. Even though the soul armor had enhanced his soul skills and expanded his soul power, a low-level soul master like Su Yu still had his limitations.

"I can't rely on prolonged battles anymore."

Thankfully, he could still manage to fight a full battle with a Soul Saint.

Su Yu's attempt had paved the way for the application of the Fusion Spirit Formation in soul armor.

Kong Deming improved upon the techniques developed for the advanced soul armor.

Meanwhile, Xuan Ziwen revisited and expanded the technology, aiming for wider applicability.

At the same time, Jing Hongchen was finally preparing to join the team making the soul armor.

The advanced soul armor technology was already quite mature.

Though it was only a level-eight soul tool, a complete set of soul armor gave a clear enhancement over a standard level-nine soul tool.

A Soul Douluo wearing advanced soul armor could have the combat strength of a Titled Douluo!

To be honest, Jing Hongchen's personal combat strength, apart from his soul tools, didn't even match the average level of his rank.

It was only reasonable for him to have advanced soul armor made for himself.

This could also be considered an enhancement for him.

As for Kong Deming, he had begun preparing his own soul armor.

However, he was preparing a full level-nine super soul armor!

The technology for super soul armor had not yet been completed; in fact, it had only just begun, and Kong Deming still needed to conduct theoretical research.

By the time super soul armor was ready, Xuan Ziwen could no longer keep up. At this moment, he could only look up to the sky and sigh, lamenting that his level as a soul mentor was too low.

With the mid-level soul armor completed, Su Yu was now ready to head to the valley where the Blue Silver Emperor resided.

"Xiao Yu, are you sure you'll be fine alone?"

Jing Hongchen asked with concern.

"Hall Master, you're still worried about this?"

Su Yu, fully equipped in his soul armor and with the battle power of a Soul Saint at full force, truly had little to fear in terms of danger.

The Blue Silver Emperor was not a particularly aggressive soul beast.

"Alright, I trust your strength."

Although Jing Hongchen wasn't entirely sure of Su Yu's true power with the mid-level soul armor, he had a good guess.

"This is a level-nine soul guide cannon, fully charged. Even if the soul power dissipates within a month, it won't affect firing."

Su Yu took the soul guide cannon and stored it in his storage soul guide.

Leaving the Sun-Moon Hall, Su Yu spread his wings behind him.

With a flap of his wings, his body floated up into the air.

The propulsion device activated, and Su Yu's figure became a streak of light, disappearing into the horizon.

"Tianhai City."

Su Yu landed in Tianhai City and went straight to the Lord's residence.

"Lord Zhao."

"Su Yu?"

Once Zhao Dezhuzhu confirmed Su Yu's identity, he was about to lead him into the mansion.

"Lord, I've come only to inquire about the exact location of the Blue Silver Emperor."

Zhao Dezhuzhu extended his right hand, gesturing for Su Yu to follow.

Su Yu narrowed his eyes, unsure of Zhao Dezhuzhu's intentions.

He stepped forward into the Lord's residence.

"Brother Su, you should be a Blue Silver Grass martial soul user, right?"

"Oh? Lord Zhao seems to be well-informed."

Zhao Dezhuzhu smiled and continued, "Brother Su, I wonder what you plan to do with the Blue Silver Emperor?"

Su Yu didn't respond and simply fixed his gaze on Zhao Dezhuzhu.

Zhao Dezhuzhu chuckled awkwardly and moved on from the topic, though he still didn't reveal the location of the Blue Silver Emperor.

"Brother Su, may I ask, what is your opinion of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?"

Su Yu's eyes flickered.

The Crown Prince?

"Oh? Ambitious, very capable. Ignoring other factors, he could accomplish quite a lot."

Zhao Dezhuzhu looked at Su Yu and said, "In that case, I can introduce you to—"

"No need!"

Su Yu interrupted Zhao Dezhuzhu before he could finish.

He had no particular interest in forming ties with the Crown Prince.

Zhao Dezhuzhu was clearly trying to use the information about the Blue Silver Emperor to lure Su Yu into joining the Crown Prince's camp, but that was clearly a wild miscalculation.

The Hall of Vows did not participate in power struggles!

"Xu Tianran's reach is extending too far."

As Kong Deming's disciple, Su Yu's voice carried both anger and a hint of warning.

His soul power surged, and a pressure descended!

(End of chapter)