"I know, but I still believe that our Sun and Moon Empire has a chance to win the championship."
Kong Deming didn't worry too much about winning or losing.
Su Yu's confidence is a good thing.
As for his mention of going to support on-site, Kong Deming didn't hesitate too much either.
"Then I will accompany you to Xingluo City."
Shrek's Taotie Douluo really doesn't care about others.
Kong Deming used to think Taotie Douluo's reputation was tarnished, but after encountering him in the Celestial Soul Empire, he truly realized the rumors were true.
Even though Kong Deming is comparable to an Extreme Douluo, he's only comparable, not a true Extreme Douluo.
In normal combat strength, he might not even be able to defeat Level 98 Taotie Douluo.
And yet, under his protection, Kong Deming killed a Shrek Inner Courtyard student...
Because of this, they pursued Kong Deming relentlessly.
Even when Kong Deming reached the Sun and Moon Empire's border, with threats from Sun and Moon Army's cannons, he still forced his way forward.
And it was because of this action that the Sun and Moon Army, already prepared, fired the Soul-guided Cannons reactively.
A large number of Soul-guided Shells landed on Xingluo's side.
The war was on the verge of breaking out.
The Sun and Moon Empire also took a clear upper hand.
Had it not been for the imminent Soul Fighting Competition, with many delegations heading to Xingluo City to participate, worrying about their safety, the Sun and Moon side probably wouldn't consider stopping the war.
...
Su Yu wasn't aware of these, but with his mentor agreeing to accompany him to Xingluo City, he felt relieved in his heart.
"Teacher, this is my self-developed Rune Technique."
Su Yu handed his Rune Technique to Kong Deming.
Kong Deming is the closest to a Level 10 Soul Guide; he is also top-notch in the continent for Core Array construction.
Giving the Rune Technique to him allows it to be perfected the fastest.
Su Yu can also quickly outline the currently most perfectible Rune.
Once the Rune is outlined, it can exert effects constantly.
But as Spiritual Power increases, sometimes the effect becomes minimal.
Conversely, if a Rune more perfect than the current Spiritual Power realm is completed first, the effects accelerate.
Like Mirror Hongchen, Kong Deming, after understanding the Rune Technique, didn't rush to let Su Yu spread it widely.
The Rune Technique has a massive impact on the entire Soul Guide system.
It can be foreseen that as long as this Dharma Gate spreads, Soul-guiding Devices will truly enter a rapid development phase.
But as always.
Contribution can be made, but one's own interests need satisfaction first.
...
In the last month, Su Yu also actively prepared for battle.
Firstly, updating and replacing Soul-guiding Devices.
In the last battle with Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen siblings, Su Yu was still using Second-level Soul-guiding Devices, even though he reached Third-level Peak Soul Guide level, he hadn't crafted a complete set of Third-level Soul-guiding Devices due to limited time.
Now, as a Fourth-level Soul Guide, he needs all potentially usable Soul-guiding Devices upgraded to Level 4.
During this process, Kong Deming helped him perfect the Rune construction.
The Condensing and Gathering Runes finally advanced.
Not only did it improve Spiritual Power condensation and cultivation efficiency, but also added the enhancement effect Su Yu longed for on Soul Power cultivation.
Similarly.
The perfection of Cultivation Technique is also a massive project.
He shared the idea of the Technique with Kong Deming.
Such a huge project naturally has an official project set up in Mingde Hall.
Though it's related to the exploration of Soul Power cultivation, it involves massive Soul Guide knowledge, so researching in Mingde Hall makes sense.
The short one-month result is slow indeed.
A selection process for the construction technique course was just completed, teaching direction, goals, and plans are not fully refined.
To officially start this course, it has to wait for the next semester.
The quick project setup for the cultivation research, with support from Kong Deming and Mirror Hongchen, makes individual lab funding flow quickly.
Yet, recruiting research personnel for the lab still requires time.
Theoretical learning for research goals takes time too.
A month passes, marking just the beginning.
...
"Yuhao, you don't need to participate in this competition."
Huo Yuhao is only Level 20, even with the Ice Emperor Scorpion Martial Soul, its effect is limited.
Especially in the absence of a Soul Fusion Skill.
Perhaps Huo Yuhao could struggle against ordinary Soul Sects.
But others from the Sun and Moon Royal Soul Guide Academy team can do the same.
"Okay."
Huo Yuhao has recently entered a crucial phase and doesn't want to go out.
The Soul-guiding Device theory of Sun and Moon Royal Soul Guide Academy fascinates him.
With the foundation laid over the last eight months, Huo Yuhao took just a month to reach the stage of attempting to produce Third-level Soul-guiding Devices.
Mirror Hongchen expressed willingness to accept Huo Yuhao as a disciple.
But unfortunately, Huo Yuhao declined, citing that he already has a mentor, and Mirror Hongchen obviously hasn't given up.
"Su Yu, this time, the three of us team up and we're sure to get first place!"
Xiao Hongchen was enthusiastic and full of spirit.
Not long ago, he successfully opened his Sea of Spirit.
Though he hasn't started outlining Runes yet, opening the Sea of Spirit made his control over Spiritual Power easier.
Especially with Mirror Hongchen's research results, Fusion Soul-guiding Technology was applied to his Fifth-level Soul-guided Cannon.
This substantially enhanced his power.
...
"Let's go."
Carrying confidence, Xiao Hongchen, Meng Hongchen, and Su Yu left Mingdu with the Sun and Moon Royal Soul Guide Academy delegation, heading for the Xingluo Empire.
Kong Deming followed secretly, without exposing himself.
...
Xingluo Empire.
In a dark and damp cave, a fierce battle broke out.
Amid terrifying explosions and screams, an old man roared in anger.
Xuanzi activated Soul Attachment, his horrifying Soul Power surged around, dispersing the smoke from the explosions.
The scene was a wreck.
Pervaded with a nauseating odor.
Fragments of severed limbs, even organ pieces were everywhere.
The once lively and cute students now barely clung to life.
"Damn it!"
As he roared, a corpse swelled furiously.
Soul Power within the corpse was detonated.
Boom!
"Elder Xuan!"
Xuanzi released Soul Power to block the explosion of the corpse.
Death Messenger's Corpse Slaves kept surrounding and exploding, obstructing Xuanzi.
Taking advantage of this, Death Messenger seized a nearby student and fled through the tunnel.
Xu Sanshi!
"Wang Yan, you take care of them, I'll go rescue San Shi."
The tunnel was a contingency prepared by the Death Messenger.
Moving swiftly, he squeezed through the tunnel fastest.
At the tunnel entrance, twelve Corpse Slaves knelt on the ground.
"My Corpse Slaves, stay to intercept for me!"