"Alright, then I'll leave it to you, Junior Brother," Ye Yulin said, knowing Xu Tianxi's unique abilities. He readily took out a Ninth Level Soul Guided Device that could expand into a thousand-meter curtain, covering most of the wolf pack.
"Awoo~!"
The wolf pack snarled and roared, and Xu Tianxi immediately activated his Second Soul Ring.
"Phantom Moon Phase, Second Awakening, Eye of Life, Mirror Flower, Water Moon!"
Xu Tianxi's essence, energy, and spirit fully erupted. A cool, bright full moon appeared above his head, surging against the wind to expand to tens of meters in diameter. It sent down rings of illusory, wavy ripples that spread with the light, instantly sweeping over dozens of wolf-shaped Soul Beasts in the pack.
His eyes, in that instant, turned completely silvery-white. A faint, ethereal figure suddenly emerged behind him, its features obscured. It then transformed into a giant vertical pupil, enveloping Xu Tianxi's body. The Eye of Life bloomed, shooting brilliant silver streams of light that warped the air towards the full moon.
At this critical moment, Xu Tianxi used all his Spiritual Power reserves. Unparalleled moonlight diffused into the starry sky. Beams of dazzling light fell straight from the heavens, striking dozens of wolf-type Soul Beasts with thousands or even tens of thousands of years of cultivation.
In an instant, even the Silver Moon Wolf King's roar ceased, and silence enveloped the world. All the wolves involuntarily stopped moving, their expressions frozen on their faces, their wolf eyes vacant, as if they had turned to wood.
Seeing that Ye Yulin hadn't immediately moved to capture the wolves, a pale-faced Xu Tianxi hastily said to the slightly delayed Ye Yulin, "Senior Brother, what are you spacing out for? Why aren't you acting? I can't hold on much longer!"
"My apologies, I got distracted. I'll get them now."
Ye Yulin touched his bald head and simultaneously threw out a net-shaped Ninth Level Soul Guided Device. With a slight exertion of force, he captured the Silver Moon Wolf King, whose fur was pure silver, hide was smooth, and head was vaguely swaying. He also brought along seven other ten-thousand-year wolf kings of different species.
With the greatest pressure, the Silver Moon Wolf King and several ten-thousand-year wolf kings were taken away, Xu Tianxi's burden suddenly lightened by more than half. He urged the full moon to descend with immense spiritual light, and within a few breaths, he pulled all the wolf pack members before him.
After collecting all the Soul Beasts with Ye Yulin, Xu Tianxi let out a deep sigh of relief, his voice weak. "Senior Brother, let's go."
"Okay!"
Ye Yulin, with a glint in his eyes, grabbed the dispirited Xu Tianxi and quickly fled, disappearing more than ten li away in a few flashes.
Ascending into the air, Ye Yulin deployed a Bionic Aircraft and took off. While flying, he marveled to Xu Tianxi, who was resting and recovering in the cabin, "Junior Brother, that move of yours truly scared me quite a bit. To instantly freeze the entire wolf pack, it's terrifying, truly terrifying."
Xu Tianxi took an Elixir that nourished the brain and took several deep breaths before recovering. He waved his hand and said, "It's nothing. As you saw, Senior Brother, the burden of using that move is immense. My Spiritual Power is almost completely depleted. If you hadn't cooperated, I would have lost all combat ability."
"This is the first time I've used such an explosive technique. I estimate it will take several days of rest to fully recover."
During the Mirror Flower, Water Moon just now, Xu Tianxi used his self-developed Moon Phase Battle Method, the Xuanming Sect's Divine Beast Celestial Phenomenon, the Second Awakening of his Body Martial Soul, and the Spiritual Power reserves from his Second Sea of Consciousness. Each moment consumed a massive amount of Spiritual Power, allowing him to successfully use this fifty-thousand-year Soul Skill to control the entire wolf pack.
Had it not been for Xu Jiawei's Star Baptism greatly enhancing his Martial Soul's origin, Xu Tianxi admitted he couldn't have achieved this. This was truly an all-out effort, and a surprise attack at that.
Even so, he could only trap the wolf pack for a maximum of three seconds. The Silver Moon Wolf King was already on the verge of breaking free from his control.
According to Tianmeng Ice Silkworm and Ice Emperor, the Silver Moon Wolf King's cultivation had reached sixty thousand years, and its Spiritual Power was extremely strong. If Ye Yulin hadn't first acted to draw attention, and he hadn't launched a surprise attack catching them off guard, it would have been difficult for him to succeed.
Ye Yulin dismissed it, thinking Xu Tianxi was just being humble. He sighed, "Junior Brother, there's no need to be modest. Such powerful Mental Control ability, I've only ever seen it described in ancient texts, used by some top-tier Spiritual Power experts. And at that time, their cultivation far surpassed yours now."
"Even Old Man Kong, in his youth, couldn't have achieved this. Your abilities truly astonish me."
"More than seventy percent of the Silver Moon Wolf King's strength lies in the wolf pack it controls. If it were a one-on-one fight, I don't think it would have much of an advantage."
Xu Tianxi smiled and said, "That assumption isn't very meaningful, is it? Who's to say it doesn't just naturally have the ability to control a wolf pack?"
His unspoken meaning was that he believed he still had a chance in a solo fight, and at worst, he could borrow Ye Yulin's Fixed Soul Cannon Shell.
Ye Yulin's face was flushed with excitement. "I'm truly starting to look forward to how many more surprises you'll bring, Junior Brother. Once we get back, I'll talk to Old Man Kong about your ideas. Senior Brother guarantees that the funding and materials you need for your research will not be held up, and no one would dare to."
"With your abilities, Junior Brother, you are fully qualified to receive the same treatment as an Eighth-level Soul Engineer."
Xu Tianxi blinked. "Wouldn't that be a bit inappropriate? After all, I'm still quite young."
Ye Yulin's tone grew more impassioned. "No, no, no. You are Old Man Kong's personally designated Guan You Sect Disciple, and very likely his true successor. Receiving the same treatment as your Senior Brother Xuan Ziwen is entirely appropriate."
"When we return to the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy, I'll have Jing Hongchen approve a dedicated Laboratory for you. Jing Hongchen will submit the report, and our Hall of Worship will approve it."
Through their discussions over the past few days, Ye Yulin realized that Xu Tianxi's compatibility with him was incredibly high. As Old Man Kong's most outstanding disciple, he had long believed it necessary to provide strong support.
Xu Tianxi's burst of power just now, if directed at a single target, even a Titled Douluo couldn't claim to be immune to its effects. This further strengthened Ye Yulin's resolve to invest.
He was still counting on Xu Tianxi to grow and help him improve the Starry Sky Soul Guided Device. If he didn't invest heavily now, would he let that Jing Hongchen guy hog all the benefits? Don't even think about it.
It's true I, Ye Yulin, don't have a beautiful granddaughter like you, Jing Hongchen, but I have plenty of Starry Sky Soul Guided Devices! In the eyes of my little junior brother, aren't my Starry Sky Soul Guided Device treasures more attractive than beautiful women? Your pure strength, Jing Hongchen, still can't compare to mine.
This wave is a massive batch of Starry Sky Soul Guided Devices against Meng Hongchen. The advantage is with me, Ye Yulin!
Upon returning to the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy, Xu Tianxi and Ye Yulin headed straight for the Dean's Office, intending to discuss important matters with Jing Hongchen.
Unexpectedly, Jing Hongchen wasn't in the Dean's Office at that moment. Instead, there was someone Xu Tianxi knew very well but shouldn't have been there.
"Second Brother Sanshi, when did you arrive? Are your injuries healed?"
Xu Tianxi looked utterly bewildered at Xu Sanshi, who was lying comfortably on the sofa. He was very curious as to why this guy would be here.
Even more surprising, Xiao Hongchen was sitting opposite him. Judging by their jovial smiles as they looked at each other, they clearly knew each other well.
This was even stranger.
Xu Tianxi couldn't figure it out. He had only been delayed in the Jingyang Mountain Range for three or four days, yet Xu Sanshi had appeared before him, occupying the sofa he usually liked to lie on, and seemed to be having a great time chatting with Xiao Hongchen.
Even though one of them is a born jerk and the other is a born goofball, and they seem compatible, isn't this progressing a bit too fast? They shouldn't have had any prior connection, should they?
"Ahahaha, Third Brother, you're back! I thought it would be a few more days before you returned from hunting Soul Beasts."
Xu Sanshi sprang up as if from a spring, landing smoothly, his smile enthusiastic with a hint of embarrassment.
"What do you mean, you thought I'd be back in a few more days?"
Xu Tianxi was full of questions, his gaze falling on Xiao Hongchen. "Old Xiao, what's going on?"
Xiao Hongchen strategically wiped his nose, then pointed at Xu Sanshi. "Brother Sanshi came to our academy two days ago and expressed his desire to transfer here. Grandfather was overjoyed and processed his enrollment, specially approving him as a fifth-year student in the Practical Control Soul Tool Department."
"As your friend, the Dean's grandson, and with a genius like your brother coming to our academy, of course I have to treat him well, don't you agree? It's perfectly normal to bring him to the Dean's Office, isn't it?"
Xu Tianxi nodded in understanding. The Practical Control Soul Tool Department was a special branch within the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy. Students in this department didn't create Soul Guided Devices but used them, aiming to enhance combat power through Soul Guided Devices, and generally possessed powerful Martial Souls.
The current top student in this department was Ji Juechen, so it made sense for Xu Sanshi to join the Practical Control Soul Tool Department. Later, he could have Ji Juechen give him some good training.
Xu Tianxi looked back at Xu Sanshi, his eyes filled with curiosity. "So why are you here? Did your family send you, or did you come on your own? Don't tell me you came to see me; I know I'm not that important."
Hearing this, Xu Sanshi's mouth twitched slightly. "We haven't seen each other for years, and you're so direct right off the bat. Isn't that a bit much?"
"I can't help it. If you were coming to see me, you would have come a long time ago."
Xu Tianxi shook his head, his eyes shifting slightly. Out of the corner of his eye, he noticed Ye Yulin had already unceremoniously taken a seat in Jing Hongchen's Dean's Office chair. He then pulled up an armchair for himself and sat down, a playful smile on his generous lips:
"Let me guess, you're here for a certain Shrek Academy student, aren't you? Jiang Nannan, the Soft Bone Rabbit Soul Ancestor. Perhaps I should call her Sister-in-law Nannan? Your Martial Soul underwent its Second Awakening with her, didn't it?"
Xu Sanshi immediately turned red, muttering, "Let's not bring up family matters; it'll make people laugh."
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"Alright, alright, I won't mention it. I can't believe you're truly chasing your wife across a thousand miles. This is something else." Xu Tianxi gave a thumbs-up, indicating his admiration.
The Douluo Continent's widespread 'love-struck' reputation was truly well-deserved. Xu Tianxi could tell at a glance that Xu Sanshi was outwardly strong but inwardly weak, with old injuries that hadn't healed. Yet, he had rushed here for Jiang Nannan. All Xu Tianxi could do was give a thumbs-up.
Such devotion was also a kind of talent, one Xu Tianxi admitted he couldn't possess.
"I can't help it. You don't know what your sister-in-law's family situation is like. There's no way her family can afford to redeem her. I couldn't rest easy if I didn't come."
Xu Sanshi sighed, his expression helpless. "The White Tiger Duke only gave two Soul Bones when he redeemed Dai Huabin and Zhu Lu. Your sister-in-law comes from a commoner family, and they don't even have much savings."
"Shrek could afford the price, and they'd probably be willing to redeem Nannan, but if they did, Nannan would practically be selling her life to Shrek. How could I not come?"
Xu Tianxi clicked his tongue. "You could have just sent me a message about this; it would have been a single word from me. Ultimately, you just missed her."
"You tried everything to win her over at Shrek, but it didn't work. Now you've chased her all the way to the Sun Moon Empire to be her hero. Do you want us to help stage a scene?"
Xu Sanshi's old face flushed. "We haven't seen each other in so many years, and your insight is still so sharp. Nothing gets past you."
Xu Tianxi smiled brightly. "Same to you. We haven't seen each other in so many years, and you're still as reserved."
"Since you're here, then stay. I need people to help me with some things. My actions are well-regarded, and I won't shortchange you. What do you say?"
Hearing this, Xu Sanshi's expression quickly changed. He looked up, his eyes bright and serious, and said, "My family actually intended for me to come here to help you."
Xu Tianxi slapped his hand, laughing heartily. "That's fantastic! I can't believe I got such a pleasant surprise as soon as I returned. Oh, right, Old Xiao, where's the Dean? We have something important to discuss with him."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Hongchen's cheerful expression quickly turned serious. He said in a deep voice:
"There's a lead on the grand rat who's been reselling Mingde Hall's Soul Guided Devices. Grandfather traced it back to an Imperial Family Prince, and he went into the palace to confront him two hours ago."
Xu Tianxi's eyelids lowered. "A Prince? Who?"
"Xu Guozhong."
"It really is that bastard!" Xu Tianxi and Ye Yulin exclaimed in unison.
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