Chapter 330: Kong Deming Hongchen, You Must Work Hard!
Of course, unlike Tang San, he had no special affection for the Soft Bone Rabbit.
To him, even though this Soul Spirit was weak, its existence was undoubtedly a historic milestone in the development of Soul Spirits. After all, this was the first Soul Spirit ever stored inside a Soul Spirit Orb.
"By the way, Yuhao, do all Soul Spirit Orbs emit the same type of glow?" Xuan Ziwen suddenly asked.
Huo Yuhao shook his head and immediately replied, "Of course not. The glow of a Soul Spirit Orb actually corresponds to the color grading of soul rings.
This particular Soul Spirit Orb emits a purple glow, which means it contains a thousand year Soul Spirit. If it emitted a white glow, it would indicate a ten year Soul Spirit.
So, the glow of the Soul Spirit Orb is directly linked to the age of the Soul Spirit inside."
"I see." Xuan Ziwen nodded in understanding.
Huo Yuhao then began explaining the core formation array of the Soul Spirit Orb to Xuan Ziwen. In any soul tool, the core formation array was the most critical component.
Moreover, the core formation arrays of Soul Spirit Orbs and Soul Ring Storage Devices shared many similarities. After all, in a sense, a Soul Spirit was just an enhanced version of a soul ring.
It didn't take long for Xuan Ziwen to grasp how to engrave the core formation array of the Soul Spirit Orb. Using that as a foundation, he quickly perfected the core array of his own Soul Ring Storage Device.
With his level of genius, all he needed was a direction from Huo Yuhao, and he could seamlessly apply the modifications to the Soul Ring Storage Device.
Before long, he had successfully created the Soul Ring Storage Device.
To test it, he killed a thousand year Soft Bone Rabbit and stored its soul ring inside the device.
"Finally… success!" Xuan Ziwen let out a long sigh of relief. His eyes sparkled with excitement as he turned to Huo Yuhao. "Yuhao, I'm going to report this to my teacher.
You've invented the Soul Spirit Orb and even helped me complete the Soul Ring Storage Device. My teacher will definitely want to know about this!
Knowing his personality, he's probably still buried in his lab, researching soul tools. Let's go. With his support, we can speed up the mass production and promotion of these two revolutionary soul tools!"
Inside the Laboratory
Kong Deming set down the rare metal in his hands and looked across at Jing Hongchen.
"Hongchen, you've been coming to me repeatedly these past few days about Xu Tianzhen. There's really no need for that.
I've told you multiple times this decision is up to Yuhao.
Yuhao is a very independent minded person, and I will respect his wishes. If he doesn't want to do it, then just reject Xu Tianzhen outright."
To Kong Deming, Xu Tianzhen was insignificant.
Given his age, even the previous Sun Moon Emperor had been someone he had watched grow up.
Jing Hongchen smiled bitterly. "Elder Kong, ever since I informed you about Xu Tianzhen's request to transfer to the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy and have Huo Yuhao show her around, you've been saying the same thing.
I'm not trying to force Yuhao into doing something against his will. The problem is… I don't even dare to disturb him.
He's been locked up in the lab with Xuan Ziwen, completely absorbed in his research on soul tools. He hasn't even attended the tournament matches.
I understand that so far, our academy hasn't encountered any serious competition, so Yuhao hasn't needed to fight.
But tomorrow, we face Shrek Academy.
I want the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy to win. If Yuhao is there, he alone is enough to crush Shrek Academy's team.
But if Yuhao doesn't participate, I can't be completely confident in our victory."
As he spoke, a troubled expression appeared on Jing Hongchen's face.
After all, Shrek Academy had cast a long shadow over the Sun Moon Empire.
Ever since the Sun Moon Empire started participating in the Continental Soul Master Tournament, Shrek Academy had always been the champion.
Their undefeated legacy had only been broken in the previous tournament.
But that shadow wasn't so easily erased.
Throughout history, as long as Shrek Academy competed, they were the strongest opponent for the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy.
However, in Jing Hongchen's eyes, as long as Huo Yuhao fought, victory was guaranteed.
After all, Huo Yuhao was the strongest member of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy's team.
Kong Deming glanced at Jing Hongchen with a knowing look. "So you came here just to vent your worries?
You need to have a little more faith in the other students.
They might not be as strong as Yuhao, but I still believe they are stronger than Shrek Academy's students.
Besides, hasn't Xu Tianzhen been bothering you constantly?
You're probably here to hide from her and avoid a confrontation."
Jing Hongchen's expression became slightly awkward.
"Elder Kong, Xu Tianzhen is the most favored princess of the Sun Moon Empire, and she has a willful personality.
I'm just a humble Hall Master.
If I lose my temper and clash with her, she might hold a grudge and badmouth me to Xu Tianran every day.
If that happens, how can I possibly keep my position?
You know how it is people might respectfully call me 'Hall Master,' but my real authority comes from the Sun Moon Imperial Family.
Even the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy itself only exists because of the Sun Moon Empire.
If Xu Tianran becomes Emperor, he could remove me from my position as Hall Master and Academy Head with a single decree."
To be honest, being the Head of Mingde Hall and the Academy Head of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy was highly beneficial to both Jing Hongchen and the entire Hongchen Family.
Kong Deming said indifferently, "I will protect you.
Xu Tianran isn't foolish enough to do something like that."
Then, his tone became more serious.
"Hongchen, instead of worrying about all this, you should focus on improving your cultivation.
Once you reach Rank 95, you can learn from my experience and attempt to advance to Class 10 as a Soul Engineer.
Hongchen, you need to work harder!
As long as you're strong enough, who cares if you offend Xu Tianzhen?
On the Douluo Continent, strength is the only thing that truly matters."
Jing Hongchen smiled awkwardly. "Elder Kong, you make it sound so easy.
Reaching Rank 95 Super Douluo is not that simple.
Even with your talent, you were stuck at that level for quite some time.
I've worked hard, but I don't think I have any hope of reaching Rank 95 Super Douluo."
"If anyone is most likely to become a Class 10 Soul Engineer, it's Yuhao.
His talent is truly unbelievable.
I even believe he will surpass you in the field of soul engineering."
Kong Deming nodded approvingly.
"Indeed. Even looking throughout Douluo Continent's history, Yuhao is undoubtedly its greatest genius.
It's perfectly natural for him to surpass me one day."
Then, his eyes flickered with amusement.
"But personally, I think Tang San, the so called 'Greatest Genius of Douluo' that Shrek Academy keeps glorifying, doesn't quite live up to his reputation."
He continued, growing more interested in the topic.
"In reality, Tang San's contributions to Douluo Continent were insignificant.
Most people consider his greatest achievement to be defeating the Spirit Empire and preventing its unification of Douluo.
But in truth, a unified empire would have been far more beneficial to soul masters and civilians alike."
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