area51novel Chapter 202 Dream of the Mortal World: Xu Jiujiu, you, as the Star Luo Princess...
Chapter 202 Dream of the Mortal World: Xu Jiujiu, you, as the Star Luo Princess...
Chapter 202 Dream of the Mortal World: Xu Jiujiu, where is your reserve as the Star Luo Princess?
While ordinary baby bottles can also serve as backup energy sources for soul tools, they have a fatal flaw: they cannot reliably output soul power.
Users must use their own mental strength to accurately control the soul power output of the milk bottle, a process that is tedious and consumes a great deal of mental strength.
This directly resulted in ordinary baby bottles being used, most of the time, simply to quickly replenish the soul power consumed by soul masters in battle.
The sealable baby bottle has the characteristic of steadily outputting soul power.
This means that it no longer requires a Soul Master to guide and control it through their own spiritual power.
This means that by using sealed baby bottles as the energy source for soul tools, most ordinary people can become proficient in using soul tools after only a little learning.
This can definitely be considered a groundbreaking product that is enough to completely change the entire landscape of soul tools.
And that's why Xiao Hongchen was so excited and cherished it.
For a remote soul master like him, it would be great to have enough sealed baby bottles.
He could then upgrade his weapon, completely replacing his own soul power output with sealed milk bottles.
Then he could replace all the level 5 soul-guided cannons he was equipped with with level 6 or even level 7 soul-guided cannons.
The thought of being able to control hundreds of level-seven soul-guided cannons simultaneously with one's Soul King cultivation level was unbearable.
At that time, let alone Soul Saints, even Soul Douluo-level powerhouses would have to carefully consider whether they dare to withstand the salvo from hundreds of level-seven soul-guided cannons head-on.
Even if what Huo Yuhao just threw to him was just a level-four sealed baby bottle.
But judging from his intuition as an excellent soul master, the other party's casual attitude undoubtedly indicated that he possessed sealed milk bottles of level five, six, or even higher.
As for tossing Xiao Hongchen a level-four sealed baby bottle, Huo Yuhao didn't think much of it.
Not to mention that every soul tool he makes is equipped with a self-destruction array to break.
To reverse engineer Mingdetang's work would likely require far more effort than directly tackling the technical challenges of sealing baby bottles.
He simply watched as Hongchen's soul power was exhausted and his body was about to give way.
I'm afraid Xiao Hongchen will faint on the spot before he even gets off the stage.
Inside his storage soul tool, the lowest grade item was a level four sealed milk bottle, so he casually tossed one over.
Xiao Hongchen watched helplessly as his grandfather snatched the sealed baby bottle from his hands, stealing away his hope of becoming a legend on the continent by controlling a soul tool beyond his level.
His face flushed instantly, and he reached out to snatch the precious soul tool back from Jing Hongchen's hands.
But how could Xiao Hongchen, who was only a Soul King, possibly defeat Jing Hongchen, who was a Title Douluo?
At this moment, Jing Hongchen acted like an unusually agile fat man.
In just a few quick movements, Xiao Hongchen, whose soul power was almost exhausted, was once again left panting heavily.
Seeing her grandfather and older brother fighting over the baby bottle in such an embarrassing manner, Meng Hongchen felt that they were making her lose face completely.
She could only silently turn away, pretending that she didn't know these two people at all.
Looking at Xiao Hongchen, who was still trying to rush forward to snatch it, Jing Hongchen still smiled and said:
"Haha, this is of great importance, so let's leave it with Grandpa for now and keep it safe for you. I won't hold it against you for secretly taking most of the rare metals from Grandpa's little treasure vault before, okay?"
Upon hearing his grandfather's shameless words, Xiao Hongchen was so angry he almost choked. He said:
"How can that be the same? This is a gift from Huo Yuhao, who acknowledges my strength. It's a symbol of our friendship."
"If I leave it with you, Grandpa, I bet you'll immediately gather several level-nine soul masters and spend the whole night dismantling that sealed milk bottle to study it. Then, will you even be able to give me a whole one back?"
He paused, then, as if remembering something, added:
"When the match ended, Huo Yuhao praised you highly, Grandpa. He said that if he had the chance, he would like to have a personal conversation with you."
"You want to see me?"
Jing Hongchen subconsciously touched his chin, which wasn't particularly fat, and a barely perceptible glint flashed in his half-closed eyes. He then casually tossed the sealed baby bottle back to Xiao Hongchen.
After Xiao Hongchen hurriedly regained his grip, Jing Hongchen calmly continued, saying:
"This sealed baby bottle bears the unique mark of that Ling Bing. I think that Ling Bing probably has an extraordinary relationship with the Spirit Pagoda."
The Mingde Hall had long heard of the mysterious figure "Ling Bing," who had suddenly appeared in the territory of the former Douluo Three Kingdoms and was suspected to be a level nine Soul Master.
It wasn't just the few soul tool design blueprints he put up for auction; their novel and unique designs provided considerable inspiration for level nine soul masters.
Just considering his unique spirit ice shield, the core materials used are unheard of.
It's important to know that the Sun and Moon Empire practically monopolizes the vast majority of rare metals on the market.
This fundamentally eliminates the possibility of creating a level-nine Soul Master within the original Douluo Continent.
Hearing that the topic was related to Huo Yuhao, Meng Hongchen, who had been keeping her distance, couldn't help but come closer, and a look of intense curiosity appeared on her delicate face.
"Grandpa, so what you mean is?"
"Shrek Academy had previously mentioned an exchange student program to our academy. But at that time, I didn't agree immediately, because there were just too many things and interests involved."
Jing Hongchen sighed softly and turned his gaze to the competition stage, where the second individual match was underway.
The flames filled the entire soul-guided shield, burning for a long time.
He then slowly said, "But the appearance of this Spirit Pagoda and the spirits signifies a new change in the world of spirit masters. Meng, tell your grandfather honestly, how far have you and Huo Yuhao progressed?"
Seeing her grandfather's serious expression, Meng Hongchen's face flushed almost imperceptibly, and with a touch of girlish coquettishness, she said in a spoiled tone:
"Oh, Grandpa, didn't I tell you already? He and I have a Martial Soul Fusion Skill, so our relationship is naturally good. Besides, these things don't happen that quickly."
Jing Hongchen sighed again, his tone tinged with helplessness.
"That boy has quite a few female companions around him. Grandpa is also worried that you, silly girl, will be bullied in the future."
However, as long as that kid doesn't represent Shrek Academy, but rather that mysterious Spirit Pagoda, then I, your grandfather, can still maneuver in these matters.
After all, the Sun Moon Empire isn't something that the Red Dust family can control alone.
Even though he was the head of Mingde Hall and wielded immense power, he still had many political enemies.
Furthermore, the current imperial court of the Sun Moon Empire has become even more turbulent and unpredictable due to the old emperor's serious illness.
His every word and action as the head of Mingde Hall is subject to countless speculations and interpretations.
Under these circumstances, Meng Hongchen, as his granddaughter, naturally could not get too close to the students of Shrek Academy.
Meng Hongchen felt a pang of anxiety upon hearing this and instinctively refrained from saying anything more.
If his grandfather were to find out that Huo Yuhao is not only involved with the Star Luo princess, but also sometimes has a princess from the Heavenly Soul Empire by his side.
Amidst such a complex political vortex, unless Huo Yuhao one day becomes the emperor of the Sun Moon Empire, she and Huo Yuhao can forget about getting their grandfather's support.
The thought of Xu Jiujiu made Meng Hongchen so angry she wanted to grind her teeth.
Previously, he claimed to be a disciple of a hidden sect within the Star Luo Realm, that he and Huo Yuhao were just ordinary friends, and even vowed to help him pursue Huo Yuhao.
He was so moved that he almost wanted to become sworn sisters with her on the spot and be best friends for life.
And now?
That guy Xu Jiujiu probably wants to throw himself at him.
Where is your dignity as the Star Luo Princess? Did you use it all to feed the dogs?
Wang Dong'er from Shrek Academy was right after all. This Xu Jiujiu is a vixen who likes to manipulate people's hearts!
After carefully storing the sealed baby bottle in his storage soul tool as if it were a priceless treasure, Xiao Hongchen couldn't help but mutter aloud:
"Grandpa, we can't let that kid off so easily. That Huo Yuhao is a complete scumbag. Meng will definitely be bullied by him in the future."
Upon hearing this, Meng Hongchen retorted irritably, "Brother, didn't you just say that the sealed baby bottle was a testament to your friendship with Yuhao?"
"Can that be the same thing?"
Xiao Hongchen immediately puffed out his beard and glared, then, like a fly buzzing around, excitedly rubbed his little hands together, lowered his voice, and said:
"Unless he can send me a hundred level-six sealed baby bottles, he can forget about getting my support for this."
Meng Hongchen was utterly speechless at her older brother's smug look at the sight of a soul-guided device.
One hundred level-six sealed baby bottles, I can't believe he even dared to say that.
A level 6 sealed baby bottle is actually worth more than a level 7 or 8 ordinary baby bottle.
A regular level 7 baby bottle can easily fetch over six million gold soul coins at an auction.
One hundred level-six sealed baby bottles mean at least 600 million gold soul coins.
Meng Hongchen felt that her older brother's life might not even be worth that many gold soul coins.
Having figured everything out, Meng Hongchen revealed an extremely kind smile.
"In that case, brother, you should prepare ten level-nine soul tools for your sister as her dowry."
"Ten items!"
Upon hearing her younger sister's words, Xiao Hongchen's voice became somewhat distorted.
"Why don't you just rob someone? That would be much faster!"
Meng Hongchen retorted irritably, "So you know it's robbery, huh!"
While high-level soul tools have their own unique charm, it's simply impossible to create a large number of soul cannon turrets like mid- to low-level soul tools.
But Xiao Hongchen, who was really envious of the sight of hundreds of level-seven soul-guided cannons firing simultaneously, couldn't help but purse his lips and bargain in a low voice, "How about fifty level-six sealed milk bottles?"
Seeing her older brother selling his sister and even putting on a bargaining act, Meng Hongchen was utterly speechless.
"Brother, I think you'll just spend the rest of your life with your soul tool. I really can't imagine what kind of sister-in-law you'll find for me."
"..."
Leaving aside the farcical argument between the Hongchen siblings, the second individual competition on the stage also came to a complete end with an incredibly loud phoenix cry, beneath a massive pillar of fire.
The competition stage had now transformed into a terrifying scene resembling a lava inferno.
As Ma Xiaotao's opponent, Ma Rulong, the captain of the Sun and Moon Team, was scorched black by the terrifying phoenix flames, looking like charcoal, with wisps of smoke rising from his body.
Nearly a hundred years old, Mr. Ma saw his grandson's miserable state and tears streamed down his face. He staggered to his grandson's side and held his hand tightly.
Sensing his grandfather's presence, Ma Rulong, who was already in a semi-comatose state, struggled to open his eyes and made intermittent sounds.
"Grandpa... I... I've completed my mission."
"Like a dragon, my good grandson, the Empire will remember your sacrifice!"
"..."
Looking at the touching scene of grandfather and granddaughter's deep affection across from her, Ma Xiaotao couldn't help but curse inwardly.
"Neuropathy."
She herself did not expect things to develop this way.
Before the match began, Ma Rulong took the initiative to suggest that he release his soul.
Lie Huoxing Jiaoshu was already eager to make her comeback, and Ma Xiaotao naturally wouldn't stop her.
As a genuine 100,000-year-old soul spirit, even though Liehuo Xingjiaoshu is a plant-type soul beast...
Among soul beasts of the same level, it is naturally weaker than other types of soul beasts, but its strength is comparable to that of other soul beasts that are seventy or eighty thousand years old.
Without strength approaching that of a Title Douluo, they are practically child's play in front of Liehuo Xingjiao.
As for the ten-thousand-year-old ape soul beast released by Ma Rulong, it was so frightened by the pressure of Liehuo Xingjiaoshu's hundred-thousand-year-old soul beast that it was completely unable to move.
At first, everyone thought that Liehuo Xingjiaoshu only needed to casually throw out a few of her innate abilities to easily end this match, which was a foregone conclusion.
But Ma Rulong stubbornly withstood one level-five invincible shield after another, resisting the phoenix flames that were powerful enough to melt refined iron.
It can be said that the invincible shield that the Sun and Moon Team received from the Empire this time, which they could use for free, was all placed on his shoulders.
(End of this chapter)