After careful consideration, Zhao Wuji gave his answer—
"If that can truly be achieved, even if the power is halved, I still wouldn't be able to defend against it!"
"The eyes have an external soul bone; otherwise, even for a Titled Douluo, it would be a fatal weakness."
"If you can catch them off guard, there's still a chance."
Tang San's eyes lit up upon hearing this!
As it happened,
His Purple Demon Eyes could indeed see that far! Tang Lan was also surprised.
He had fallen into a mental trap.
With the Barrett, a great weapon, who would consider weaknesses? As long as it hits, It doesn't matter where, it can blow a person into two pieces.
So, Tang Lan took out paper money and quickly drew the M3 10x Optical Super Sight.
He then took out the Barrett blueprints and handed them to Tang San together.
"Seeing Xiao Ao's telescope, I modified a scope that can magnify objects about 10 times."
"Little San, you're skilled with your hands, you can craft this."
"This way, you can see targets from 6,800 meters away and perform ultra-long-range sniping."
"If you can train to hit an eye from 6,800 meters away, then Little San, you'll basically be a Titled Douluo."
"Hmm…"
"Sniper Douluo?"
Sniper Douluo?
Everyone listened as if it were a fairy tale.
But upon closer thought… It seemed possible? At this moment, Their worldview collapsed, and their eyes were filled with confusion.
If a Soul Tool could make one a Titled Douluo, Then what was the point of their arduous cultivation?
As the dean, Flander was the first to realize something was amiss.
"What are you all thinking?"
Flander reprimanded,
"Soul Tools are external possessions, after all. Barrett can only ambush. In a real confrontation, he might not even be able to kill a defensive four-ring Soul Sect!"
"Furthermore, hitting someone's eye from 6,800 meters away, is that any easier than your cultivation?"
Flander's words were like a thunderclap.
Dai Mubai and the others suddenly understood.
But their gazes towards Tang Lan remained filled with unceasing admiration. Fast cultivation, high talent, even the Soul Tools he created were so monstrous. Compared to him, they, who were also geniuses, felt like they were just making up the numbers.
Ma Hongjun, arriving late, broke the strange atmosphere.
"Huh? Did I miss something?" he asked curiously.
This enraged Flander! Look at how outstanding others were! And look at you, struggling even to wake up early!
"Ma Hongjun! From today onwards, you will also carry a 500-jin burden! You're not allowed to take it off even when sleeping!!!"
"Ah, no, Dean!"
"600 jin!!!"
Ma Hongjun dared not beg anymore, covering his mouth with a bitter expression. Although he was the last to arrive, he hadn't been late! Was he being punished for being on time? But Flander was his master, and Ma Hongjun had no room to refuse.
"Let's begin the morning's studies."
"Tang San, Xiao Lan, you two hammer out a set of burdens for everyone."
"Discuss the specific weights yourselves."
Tang Lan and the other nodded in agreement.
The next moment, everyone except Ning Rongrong crowded in front of Tang Lan.
"Brother Lan, craft a 200-jin set for me," Oscar said sheepishly.
"I want 1000 jin!" Dai Mubai said confidently.
"Lan Ge, I'm counting on you for my 600 jin." Ma Hongjun said with a mournful face.
"Sect Master, I want 1000 jin too." Zhu Zhuqing's tone was firm.
Tang Lan's eye twitched.
Tang San over there, you're not even glancing my way?
He wouldn't fight Tang San for this thankless task.
"Zhu Zhuqing, stay. I'll teach you Lingbo Weibu as well."
"Mubai, you guys go find Xiao Sanzi."
It was blatant favoritism.
Yet, even Dai Mubai couldn't say anything—after all, Zhu Zhuqing was now the Tang Sect's third disciple.
He went over to Tang San's side.
Seeing Tang San's dark expression, he felt a little embarrassed.
Tang Lan ignored that side.
He took out a measuring tape and handed it to Xiao Wu, gesturing for her to measure Zhu Zhuqing.
Although Tang Lan really wanted to do it himself, he still had to be mindful of appearances.
He took out the forging platform, preparing to start working the iron.
Ning Rongrong came over at that moment.
"Tang Lan Ge, can you forge weights for me too?"
Tang Lan glanced at her, his gaze teasing.
"Don't you hate me?"
Ning Rongrong smiled generously.
"Lan Ge, you're magnanimous, you surely wouldn't hold a grudge against a mere girl like me."
"And your Tang Sect, can I join too?"
"I really want to learn those self-created spirit skills too!"
Huh? Tang Lan finally looked at Ning Rongrong properly, a little confused about what she was planning.
Sects aren't places you can just come and go as you please.
Joining requires sect approval, and leaving requires sect permission as well! Otherwise, you'll be considered a deserter. Even if you could hide within the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect for your entire life, your reputation would be ruined.
"Why would the little princess of your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect want to join my penniless Tang Sect?" Tang Lan probed.
Ning Rongrong pouted.
"Whether it's your talent, your self-created Soul Skills, or your Soul Tools, none of them can be called penniless."
"As for money…"
"I can ask my dad to lend the sect some money."
"Brother Lan can use that Soul Tool as collateral."
"How about it?"
Is there really such a good thing?
Seed funding was indeed very important for the Tang Sect.
"Then you'll have to think it over carefully," Tang Lan confirmed again. "Once you join the Tang Sect, it will be difficult to leave in the future and become the Sect Master of your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."
"I can do both," Ning Rongrong stated decisively. "If that doesn't work, I can have my dad have another heir."
She was determined to join the Tang Sect!
Or rather… follow Tang Lan?
Not taking advantage of a good deal is for fools. Tang Lan readily agreed.
"Alright then, let's have you formally enter as a disciple."
Ning Rongrong didn't fuss this time. She placed her right hand on her shoulder and formally performed the disciple's bow to Tang Lan.
"Excellent!"
"From now on, you are the fourth disciple of my Tang Sect."
"Here, take this Uzi as your entry gift."
Ning Rongrong took the Uzi and couldn't put it down.
But this time she learned her lesson and reached out to Tang Lan again.
"Sect Master, shouldn't you give me more bullets?"
Tang Lan spread his hands.
"I haven't made many bullets either. If you want more,"
"Go call your father. This Soul Tool can be sold to your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect in bulk."
Ning Rongrong's eyes lit up! "That's great!"
"I'll go send the message right now!"
She lifted her skirt and dashed away.
She didn't even bother to learn Lingbo Weibu.
After running a distance, she stopped again.
She called out to Flander, "Dean, I'll have my father inject capital into your academy. I'll be back soon~"
Well now!
Yesterday she was calling him Flander, Flander, and today she knew to add a proper title.
And even promising capital injection!
Flander nodded happily.
"Go ahead. You have the morning off."
Money made things easy for him.
"Thank you, Dean!" Ning Rongrong ran off again.
At this moment,
Xiao Wu also handed Zhu Zhuqing's data to Tang Lan.
He looked down. Wow! 80D, 54, 79, height 161cm.
No matter how he looked at it, it didn't seem like the standard body measurements for an 11-year-old girl.
"Hmph! You like it, don't you?" Xiao Wu gritted her teeth. "I'll still grow, you know."
Ads by Pubfuture "What did you say in the second half?" Tang Lan asked. "I didn't hear clearly."
Did Xiao Wu dare to say it loudly? She glared at Tang Lan and ran off to get the Barrett.
Tang Lan shrugged.
He took out several pieces of metal ingots of different colors from the Blue King and began hammering them together.
Tang Lan's Nine Yang Divine Skill automatically circulated, occupying his time.
Researched quite a few alloy formulas.
The alloy I'm hammering now has good ductility and flexibility, is small in volume, and dense.
It's perfect for use as weights.
Since it was ready-made metal ingots, one round of the Chaotic Wind Hammer Technique was enough to finish the wrists, shoes, belt, and vest.
When Zhu Zhuqing came back after putting them on, her speed had slowed considerably.
"Teacher Zhao, lighten the gravity a bit," Tang Lan called out. "To train movement techniques, we need some speed."
Zhao Wuji reduced his soul power accordingly and walked over to Flander.
"You're just going to stand there and watch this kid abduct students into that Tang Sect of his?"
"The academy and the sect aren't in conflict," Flander said indifferently. "We never interfere with students' choices. Little Jiu, he should be a branch master in Spirit Hall by now, right?" Zhao Wuji's expression became somewhat complicated upon hearing this.
Although that student was very talented, his disposition was too utilitarian.
He had joined Spirit Hall for fame and fortune. Even though Flander had recommended him to Shrek, he still disliked it.
"Let's not talk about that ungrateful wretch; I don't acknowledge him as my student." Zhao Wuji asked, "Then, can we teachers also freely choose a sect?"
Flander, who had been watching Tang Lan teach Lingbo Weibu,
took off his glasses and turned to stare at Zhao Wuji.
"You want to join Little Lan's Tang Sect too?"
"Don't tell me you don't," Zhao Wuji retorted. "The weakening soul skill and soul power conversion effect of the Undying Seal Method can increase my defense by over thirty percent!"
Thirty percent increase for a seven-ring Soul Sage!
For Zhao Wuji, this was a greater improvement than a soul bone.
Flander fell silent.
Not to mention,
he was also very covetous of Lingbo Weibu.
And that blazing soul power Tang Lan possessed… It was different from the Flame attribute of the Thunder Flame Clear Sky Hammer; it was extremely tough and yang, pure like the scorching sun.
If nothing unexpected happened,
it should be a high-level soul power path.
He glanced at Ma Hongjun, his mind already made up.
If Ma Hongjun could cultivate along this soul power route, could he digest the evil fire in his body on his own? Tang Lan didn't know that the Dean was also coveting him.
At this moment,
He stuck to Zhu Zhuqing from behind, leading her as they moved in sequence according to the卦象 (gua xiang – hexagram positions) based on the Sixty-Four Hexagrams of the Book of Changes.
From the first step to the last, they completed a full circle around Zhao Wuji.
At the same time,
He used his scorching Nine Yang Divine Skill internal energy to guide Zhu Zhuqing's soul power within her body, following the unique internal energy circulation of Lingbo Weibu.
He explained in Zhu Zhuqing's ear.
"Lingbo Weibu cultivates internal energy through movement. The footsteps traverse all sixty-four hexagrams in one cycle, and the soul power must also circulate through one cycle."
"Soul power is refined into internal energy. From now on, every time you walk through this cycle, your footwork and internal energy will improve by a fraction."
"With added weight and gravity, you can simultaneously cultivate your physique, soul power, and movement techniques."
The more Zhu Zhuqing listened, the more fascinated she became.
There was such a "convenient" way to cultivate?
Three approaches at once, something unheard of!
Especially the compressed internal energy, although it wasn't as scorching as Tang Lan's, its quality far surpassed soul power.
It was extremely compatible with Lingbo Weibu.
It made her walk faster and feel more energetic with every step she took! She practiced with relish.
There was none of the torment and pain she usually felt during physique training.
Cultivation could be like this?
At this moment, Zhu Zhuqing's evaluation of Tang Lan had surpassed all other men.
Dai Mubai? That coward wasn't even fit to carry the Sect Master's shoes! Tang Lan was quite surprised to see Zhu Zhuqing making such good progress.
Lingbo Weibu was the easiest of all his cultivation techniques to practice.
But it still had a threshold.
Back then,
When Xiao Wu practiced it, it took her most of the day to grasp the basics. After practicing with Tang Lan for another two days, she could step through the positions on her own.
Zhu Zhuqing's quick grasp of the basics showed her good talent.
After a while, Ning Rongrong came running, a fine sheen of sweat on her forehead.
"Sent… sent them out!"
"If nothing unexpected happens, they'll… they'll be here in three… three days!"
Such efficiency.
Tang Lan took Ning Rongrong's hand, causing her to stiffen! —Why is this Sect Master being so touchy?
But as the scorching internal energy of the Nine Yang Divine Skill entered her body.
Her previously rapid breathing quickly calmed down.
The sweat on her body also evaporated.
Tang Lan followed suit, standing behind Ning Rongrong.
"Focus your mind and spirit. I'm going to teach you Lingbo Weibu now."
"Compared to Zhuqing, you, as a support Soul Master, need this escape technique even more."
Ning Rongrong's expression sharpened at his words! She settled her mind and focused on learning.
As she learned, her astonishment grew!
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect also had paths for soul power.
She knew Ning Fengzhi's, Gu Rong's, and Chen Xin's, but none of them possessed the marvel of Lingbo Weibu! Cultivating internal energy through movement?
She was utterly stunned!
—Never before had such a brilliant concept occurred to her!
Internal arts, external arts, and movement techniques all progressing together, who could have imagined such a thing? No wonder Tang Lan, at only 12 years old, had such monstrous physique, soul power, and movement skills.
But now. It wasn't too late for her, Ning Rongrong, to learn!
Though Ning Rongrong didn't learn as quickly as Zhu Zhuqing, she had memorized it thoroughly by the end of the morning.
She could follow behind Zhu Zhuqing, practicing by mimicking her movements.
Tang Lan was then freed up.
He pulled Tang San over and began to "instill his ideas" into him.
"Barrett has strong single-target attack power, but it also has high requirements for the user."
"I'm thinking of combining it with Uzi to create a battlefield harvester."
"Combining it with your hidden weapon mechanisms, can you create a weapon with automatic reloading, multi-barrel firing, and large-area damage?"
Tang Lan's goal was clear: to steer the conversation towards the Vulcan Cannon Gatling gun.
The technology was already available.
Barrett's power, Uzi's rapid firing, and the reloading mechanisms of hidden weapons.
Tang San combined them slightly, his eyes lighting up! Just thinking about it made him realize it would be a life-harvesting machine!
"No problem, leave this to me!" Tang San said with full confidence. "Brother, before Sect Master Ning arrives, I'll definitely make it a reality!"
Tang Lan nodded with satisfaction.
Tang San had finally fallen into the pit! If he spent more time on research and development, his cultivation would naturally fall behind.
Excellent!
"Oh, right."
Tang Lan continued to up the ante—
"The structure of firearm Soul Tools is simple and easily replicated."
"Little San, your hidden weapons' self-destruct devices…"
Tang San smiled.
He took a Python revolver from his embrace and handed it to Tang Lan.
"I already thought of this. I've added a self-destruct device to this Python revolver."
"It's installed within the solid inner parts of the barrel and cylinder. If someone tries to dismantle it, the core mechanism will self-destruct."
Tang Lan took the Python revolver and casually dismantled it.
"Ka-cha—"
"Zzzzt—"
Amidst the grating sound of metal friction, the entire gun disintegrated.
This caused Tang Lan's brow to furrow! This was a bit too simple for Tang San.
Then let's increase the difficulty! "Firearm Soul Tool structures are simple, especially this Python revolver. Even without taking it apart, with some trial and error, it can be replicated."
"Equipping self-destruct devices isn't very meaningful.
My idea is…
To focus on the bullets.
Even if it slightly weakens their power, it's fine if we can equip self-destruct devices in the bullets.
The key is to preserve the gunpowder formula.
That way, even if firearms and Soul Tools flood the continent, without our bullets, they'll just be fire pokers."
Tang San was stunned.
Bullets?
Something so small?
"They also need to be convenient to manufacture," Tang Lan added again. "After all, bullets are consumed in large quantities. If the manufacturing process is too difficult, the losses will outweigh the gains."
Tang San fell into deep thought.
This… Is tricky!
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