During the three months of cultivation, Su Yu's Soul Power successfully increased by one level, reaching Level 74.
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"Hall Master, you were looking for me?"
"Xiaoyu, you and Yuhao should set out."
Mirror Hongchen informed Su Yu that the current Sun and Moon Emperor's body had completely reached its end, and in the coming days, he would truly perish.
When that time comes, Xu Tianran's rise to power will be a major upheaval.
During this upheaval, Su Yu and Huo Yuhao will also be targets of Xu Tianran.
"Ah, the struggle for power is always so distasteful."
Wouldn't it be better to focus on cultivation?
"The less trouble, the better. Xu Tianran can only be considered an exception," Mirror Hongchen consoled Su Yu.
Su Yu, however, did not lose his balance of mind.
If Xu Tianran wants to make trouble, let him. As long as he doesn't deplete the national strength of the Sun and Moon Empire, he can do whatever he wishes.
As long as he doesn't provoke me for the time being, there's no issue.
Once the Sun and Moon Royal Family is completely severed by him, Orange will manage Sun and Moon, unify the continent, and this world will no longer need an emperor.
Once unified, we enter the era of great development, what use is there for that set of feudal practices?
As for changing the system of government, the preliminary preparation inevitably includes Xu Tianran's arrangements.
So let him make a fuss.
"Hall Master, I'll let my teacher know, then leave Mingdu."
Su Yu went to the Royal Palace and found the security much stricter.
Even when he walked on the road, despite having Kong Deming's Token, there were still people monitoring his whereabouts, always watching him.
"Teacher."
"You've arrived." It could be seen that Kong Deming was somewhat worried at this time.
"Xu Tianran's rise, it is uncertain if it will be good or bad for the Empire."
"Teacher, Xu Tianran is ambitious and is already a compromised person, but precisely for that reason, he will find ways to leave his mark in other areas, achieving some merits.
His ambition is surely more than just the throne, currently, the situation on Douluo Continent indeed requires an emperor like him to drive it."
Kong Deming nodded and sighed silently.
He knew this well.
He was worried about another matter.
The unification war of the Sun and Moon Empire has occurred before, but every time it ends in failure, not because of insufficient national power.
The true reason lies in the Royal Hall of Sacrifice, where the truth has been passed down, but only a few people know of it.
Kong Deming is probably the only one who knows the truth behind the failure of the war.
"Xiaoyu, do you think the Gods should interfere in the Lower Realm?"
Kong Deming's bizarre question made Su Yu realize the source of his constant worry over wars and unification.
Kong Deming has never doubted the Empire's strength.
He was worried about the Gods.
"Teacher, you mean, the Sea God from Shrek intervened before?" Su Yu squinted his eyes and asked.
"Indeed, Xiaoyu, you've had some understanding of the Gods."
Unlike others who wouldn't make this connection, Su Yu directly tackled the key point, skipping over the existence issue.
Kong Deming sighed and said, "When Shrek joined the war, at the moment before the Ninth-level Fixed Soul-guided Cannon Shells were launched, all the Soul Guides responsible for initiating the Fixed Soul-guided Cannon unanimously withdrew all preparations in that brief instant. As a result, the three shells were not fired, leading to the legend of Shrek's Ultimate Fire Extreme Douluo saving Douluo Three Kingdoms."
"Teacher, from any angle, interference in the Lower Realm is a grave crime!"
Su Yu said, "Unification is the trend, a development opportunity for Douluo Continent, and a blessing for the Soul Master Realm. Interfering with the operations of the Lower Realm makes one an enemy."
"Gods are not invincible. Didn't two of them die ten thousand years ago?"
"Teacher, you should focus on creating the Super Battle Armor, besides that, you should also try to break through to Tenth-level Soul Guide and explore the domain of Tenth-level Soul-guiding Devices. Ultimate Battle Armor is our greatest confidence against the Gods."
Kong Deming took a deep breath.
"Indeed, when you proposed developing the Armor System, it was for this reason, wasn't it?"
The greatest help the Battle Armor provides to Soul Masters is fighting beyond levels.
From Basic to Intermediate to Advanced, and finally to the Super Battle Armor.
Without exception.
The currently unfolded highest-level Super Battle Armor only theoretically helps Super Douluos wield Extreme combat power.
The plan to craft Battle Armor corresponding to Extreme Douluo has never begun.
Now, Su Yu finally revealed this point.
"Hahaha, rest assured, my Super Battle Armor is nearing completion, at most a month from now it'll truly be finished.
After the old emperor's death and the accession of the new emperor, I will no longer concern myself with any court disputes, retreat for breakthrough into Tenth-level Soul Guide."
Understanding the disciple's intent, as a teacher he was reinvigorated.
To confront the Gods.
For an individual, executing such a plan silently seems too insane.
But with companions, it's entirely different.
That companion is his disciple, a prodigious and exceptional student with whom he's in harmony, making him even more confident now.
"Then let me first wish Teacher an early breakthrough into Tenth-level Soul Guide," Su Yu wished.
"By the way, Teacher, I might have to leave Mingdu for a period again."
Kong Deming seemed to have foreseen this, waving his hand.
"Go, go, the next year or two in Mingdu will be very chaotic, leaving might be better. Moreover, if you don't venture out, how could you have come across the opportunity of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye last time."
Su Yu bid farewell to his teacher, left the Royal Palace Back Mountain, and departed the Royal Palace under the watchful eyes of the guards.
Mingde Hall.
"Yuhao, the Hall Master should have spoken to you already, right?"
Huo Yuhao had packed everything, just waiting for Su Yu to pick him up.
"Yes, Brother Yu, I'm ready."
"You have a Flying Soul-guiding Device, I presume?" Su Yu asked.
Huo Yuhao nodded, and a set of Bone Wings emerged from his back, bursting with a dazzling icy blue radiance, so mesmerizing no matter how you look.
"..."
Su Yu stared at the wings behind Huo Yuhao, silently.
Is this the destined child of fortune?
Goodness, it's truly about changing configurations but not missing out, right?
"Brother Yu, I recently broke through Level 40, Teacher said I should let you help me hunt a Soul Ring this time."
"??? "
Su Yu was bewildered again.
He stared at Huo Yuhao, seeing that this guy didn't seem to be lying.
However, Mirror Hongchen never mentioned this to me.
He didn't say anything to me.
"About how many years would your Fourth Soul Ring need, let me see if it falls within my coping scope."
Don't ask me about hunting scope, anything below Fierce Beast is fair game.
Of course, I can't be too explicit with Huo Yuhao, or this kid might really choose to hunt for a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast.
"Brother Yu, my plan is for a Spirit Attribute Soul Beast between fifty thousand and seventy thousand years, nothing too demanding." Huo Yuhao said with an innocent smile.
Su Yu now felt like punching this guy's face.
"Not too demanding?"
"The Spirit Attribute Soul Beast alone is already quite demanding, isn't it?"
Lucky you have the nerve to say it.
"Between fifty thousand and seventy thousand years?"
Such a high age range?
"Exactly, Brother Yu, Teacher Xuan's Bone Pattern System is something I've also cultivated, the effects are really impressive. Truly admire you for thinking of this back then." Huo Yuhao flattered with a small pat.
"When did you start cultivating?"
"Half a year ago."
Su Yu fell silent, frowning and pondering why this guy's Bone Pattern cultivation efficiency was so high.
Such fast progress, nearly matching Su Yu's own cultivation speed then.
Su Yu's rapid progress while cultivating the Bone Pattern System over half a year was due to his longstanding planning on the project and having the clearest understanding of its essence.
Besides, Su Yu himself also directly used Qi and Blood Power to scour, achieving the highest efficiency.
Of course, it could also be that the Bone Pattern System was more refined now, making cultivation faster.
"Haha, Brother Yu, you know my Martial Soul is the Ice Scorpion, their physical attributes are quite excellent, and during Bone Pattern cultivation, under Martial Soul's perception, I unwittingly outlined runes with Ice Scorpion characteristics."
Bullshit!