But it must be said that, compared to Huo Yuhao's direct hacking in the original novel, copying and copying inside Mingde Hall, their current efficiency is like crawling like dogs.
"Dean Qian, I have to admit, the Sun and Moon Empire's soul-guiding technology is too accomplished."
Fan Yu smiled bitterly and recounted today's experience of witnessing a young Soul Guide create a top-level sixth-level soul-guiding device in just an hour, successfully achieving the first place in this round on the Ordinary Alliance stage.
Looking at Qian Duoduo's hesitant expression, Fan Yu asked somewhat surprised, "Dean, you didn't happen to see a talent of this level at the Aodou Commerce Association's stage, did you?"
Fan Yu thought participant number eighty-eight from the Ordinary Alliance was already astonishing enough, could there be another genius of the same level?
After listening to Qian Duoduo's description of participant sixty-six at the Aodou Commerce Association stage, Fan Yu fell into silence.
The disparity is striking.
Even Fan Yu, an eighth-level Soul Guide, couldn't claim to do better than participants sixty-six and eighty-eight.
"You mean that number eighty-eight is highly skilled in engraving technique?"
"Exactly, the engraving knife he used didn't seem like an ordinary one, yet it wasn't listed as a Ranking Carving Knife."
Fan Yu recalled his feelings during the competition, reiterating the insights he gained from Huo Yuhao's sword technique.
What would he feel when he learned that he needed to study under Huo Yuhao?
"By the way, number sixty-six on my side might be a big find."
Qian Duoduo voiced his speculation.
"Number sixty-six is likely a Soul Guide from Mingde Hall and has mastered Mingde Hall's latest secret technology. I suspect he has also thoroughly grasped armor technology."
"And about the number eighty-eight you mentioned, the coincidence in their evening matches, both entering in the final hour as you said — perhaps number eighty-eight is also a Soul Guide from Mingde Hall."
"Two Soul Guides from Mingde Hall competing, these three major black markets are truly dark, it's likely their internal divisions have predetermined the final champion." Fan Yu gasped, cursing the sinister nature of the three major black markets.
Though this kind of predetermination isn't derogatory, rather a description of absolute strength and certain victory, such actions are still too dark.
But he quickly realized he was off-topic.
"Dean, are you saying we should keep an eye on numbers sixty-six and eighty-eight, to obtain armor technology from them?"
Qian Duoduo nodded.
Fan Yu said, "The three major black markets are not simple, there might be a ninth-level Soul Guide in charge. If we're going to act, we'll need the assistance of Dean Yan and Elder Xuan. Dean Yan and Elder Xuan have other tasks tonight, I wonder if they've returned; I'll first go check with the Xingluo Empire."
Fan Yu left suite number 401 and arrived at suite 404 — the Xingluo Royal Team's room.
"Dean Fan, it's so late, what's the matter?" Xu Jiujiu opened the door, seeing it was Fan Yu, and breathed a sigh of relief.
She felt uneasy tonight, sensing trouble might occur; suddenly hearing the knock on the door, her heart skipped a beat.
After all, according to the set plan, this wasn't the time for returning.
"Princess Jiu Jiu, has Dean Yan and Elder Xuan returned yet?"
"Not yet, based on our schedule, they won't return for another two hours."
Fan Yu was about to leave but suddenly sensed something spiritually.
"Elder Xuan is back."
A shadow quickly flashed across the hallway, sneaking in through the door gap.
"Fan Yu? What's the matter?"
Seeing Fan Yu was also here, Xuanzi immediately sensed something might be up. After all, the affair with the Xingluo Royal Family had always been managed by him and Yan Shaozhe; Fan Yu coming here was likely looking for either him or Yan Shaozhe.
Fan Yu wasn't ready to disclose his plan in front of Xu Jiujiu and others, so he diverted the topic to ask about Xuanzi's situation.
"Princess Jiu Jiu just said, according to the plan, Elder Xuan you wouldn't return for another two hours, how come..."
...
Next day.
Great Soul Arena.
Su Yu was in a meditative state, exploring ways to utilize the Power of Destiny, perfecting the latest rune he sketched.
Podium.
A figure cloaked entirely in a large black robe appeared beside Xu Tianran,
Such a large figure, yet with extremely low presence.
It's the Sun and Moon Empire's National Preceptor, Holy Spirit Sect Leader Zhongli Wu.
Zhongli Wu watched Tang Ya on the stage controlling Blue Silver Grass to fight, secretly sighing.
"Such a great devouring Blue Silver Grass, ruined. However, with added Life Attribute, when digesting the absorbed Life Force, will it be more convenient?"
Zhongli Wu contemplated on how to lure Tang Ya back into the Holy Sect's embrace.
Soon, however, he abandoned the plan.
After all, what's the point?
"Those three fools, Heaven, Earth, and Man, were completely eradicated in Soul Burial Valley, ruining years of plans, damn it!"
...
Zhongli Wu shifted his gaze from Tang Ya to Su Yu, whose eyes were closed, his gaze flickering.
"Su Yu, founder of Battle Armor, founder of cultivation technique..."
The Soul Ring age had been enhanced, did he undergo a divine assessment or find another way to enhance the Soul Ring age?
"But regardless, Su Yu's importance is undeniable. Since Zhang Peng's words you ignored, this Sect Leader will find a chance to personally take action."
Zhongli Wu was excited thinking about having discovered plans for levels above advanced Battle Armor.
The greatness of Battle Armor is scarcely understood, and even fewer have witnessed its prowess.
A month ago during the challenge at the Sun and Moon Royal Soul Guide Academy, it was a showcase.
The Soul Fighting Competition, another.
Truly exhibiting the power of Battle Armor thoroughly.
Even Basic Battle Armor is like this, theoretically crafted for Soul Douluo, what about advanced Battle Armor?
Not to mention elevating from Soul Douluo to level ninety-nine absurdly, can it raise to Super Douluo?
So what about a level beyond advanced Battle Armor?
...
Su Yu's brows slightly furrowed, in the Sea of Spirit, the newly etched "Evil" rune subtly flickered.
"Is this..."
Someone plotting against me? Planning harm?
Moreover, this feedback suggests the person plotting might genuinely pose a threat.
Activating the Power of Destiny, Su Yu received weak feedback.
"National Preceptor? Zhongli Wu?"
Su Yu opened his eyes and met the gaze of Zhongli Wu who was staring at him.
Zhongli Wu was entirely shrouded in his black robe, including expressions, and his eyes didn't shine with Soul Power, but Su Yu could truly feel the other's gaze.
"Zhongli Wu?"
Can't afford to provoke.
Confirmed that Zhongli Wu was scheming, Su Yu conveyed that he couldn't afford to provoke.
A Level 98 Evil Soul Master, not within his handling range.
"Could it be, my plan to move against Xishui Alliance was discovered?"
He shouldn't possess the Power of Destiny, right?
How discovered?
Or did last night's competition expose something?
"Never mind, no matter what, be more cautious executing plans against the three major black markets."
Yeah, best to inform the teacher ahead.
Su Yu closed his eyes again, beginning to perfect the "Evil" rune.
Zhongli Wu was too strong, and due to his gaze, Su Yu's beginner understanding of the "Evil" rune sensed it.
Having had a real application, Su Yu's insights grew clearer, speeding up his refinement.
Then, Su Yu fell silent.
"Am I having paranoia?"
Why, after perfecting the "Evil" rune, do I feel surrounded by people with malicious intent?
"Evil" rune subtly shimmered, Su Yu glanced around.
"No, definitely not my issue."
Su Yu affirmed, his perception was correct.