Chapter 153: First Meeting with the Sun Moon Emperor and the Position of Imperial Preceptor
Sun Moon Empire, Ming City.
Yun Yuan's figure appeared here.
After arriving in Ming City, Yun Yuan directly strode openly toward the imperial palace of the Sun Moon Empire.
He was already a rank ninety-nine Limit Douluo, so why would he need any further concealment?
When an individual's power surpasses everything else, one can cast aside the need for schemes and calculations.
In the soul master world, Yun Yuan was currently in exactly such a state.
'If I want to do something, then I will do it.'
When Yun Yuan revealed the nine blood-red soul rings of his second martial soul in front of the palace guards of the Sun Moon Empire—
They immediately treated Yun Yuan with the utmost respect.
Very quickly, they reported Yun Yuan's situation to the higher-ups, all the way to the ears of the emperor of the Sun Moon Empire.
Inside a magnificent and luxurious grand hall, a middle-aged man with a resolute and steady appearance sat upon the throne within the hall.
As he listened to his subordinate's description of Yun Yuan's situation—
His brows were tightly furrowed, his heart clearly heavy with concern.
A Titled Douluo possessing nine blood-red soul rings, and not one belonging to the Sun Moon Empire; just thinking about it felt troublesome.
"For such a powerful figure to arrive here and even wish to discuss cooperation with us."
"It seems that today, we must personally face this foreign Titled Douluo."
Immediately afterward, he issued orders to his subordinates:
"Invite that person to our palace. Also, summon all the worship elders here as well."
The Sun Moon Emperor issued two commands in succession.
Yun Yuan had to be faced, but he also needed to ensure his own safety.
After all, Yun Yuan was simply too dangerous. Nine hundred-thousand-year soul rings, such a powerful figure, required the utmost caution.
Not long afterward,
Yun Yuan arrived before the Emperor of the Sun Moon Empire.
Upon entering, Yun Yuan also sensed several Titled Douluo hidden in the shadows.
Among them, the strongest had already reached the Super Douluo level.
At this, Yun Yuan smiled helplessly.
Naturally, the Sun Moon Emperor's little thoughts could not escape his notice.
However, he was not angry. Faced with a mysterious powerhouse like him who possessed nine red soul rings, the Sun Moon Emperor's caution was perfectly normal.
"Your Excellency, you should be a soul master from outside our empire, correct?"
"May we ask what brings Your Excellency to our Sun Moon Empire?"
Seeing Yun Yuan, the Sun Moon Emperor slowly spoke.
He wanted to determine Yun Yuan's purpose for coming.
"Your Majesty, I have come here because I want a position within the empire."
"At the same time, I require the empire's assistance in accomplishing certain matters. Naturally, I will also provide the empire with suitable rewards in return."
Yun Yuan did not hide anything and directly stated his purpose.
"A position? Your Excellency means...?"
"Imperial Preceptor!"
Hearing Yun Yuan's words, the Sun Moon Emperor was deeply shaken inwardly.
He had not expected Yun Yuan's appetite to be this great. From the start, he wanted the position of Imperial Preceptor.
"Your Excellency, then the reward you speak of is...?"
As the ruler of a nation, the Sun Moon Emperor urgently wanted to know the bargaining chip in this transaction.
"I will elevate the Sun Moon Empire's soul tools to an entirely new level."
Yun Yuan spoke calmly, his eyes filled with confidence.
Listening to Yun Yuan's words, the Sun Moon Emperor's thoughts drifted continuously.
"Could it be that this Excellency possesses technology surpassing even the Sun Moon Empire's?"
A moment later,
The Sun Moon Emperor agreed to Yun Yuan's conditions.
"Your Excellency, starting today, you are the Imperial Preceptor of our Sun Moon Empire. The announcement shall soon be made to the world."
"Any resource within the Sun Moon Empire shall be available for the Imperial Preceptor's use."
After obtaining the position of Imperial Preceptor of the Sun Moon Empire, Yun Yuan immediately began having the emperor prepare a soul tool laboratory for him.
Beyond that, Yun Yuan also requested that an assistant with considerable attainment in soul tools be arranged for him.
After giving his instructions, before leaving the grand hall, Yun Yuan glanced around several times.
Once that was done, he departed.
Seeing Yun Yuan leave, the Sun Moon Emperor finally let out a sigh of relief.
For some reason, whenever he faced Yun Yuan, he always felt an indescribable pressure that nearly left him unable to breathe.
After a while, the worship elders of the Sun Moon Empire emerged one after another from around the hall.
Yet all of them appeared extremely abnormal.
Every single one of them was gasping heavily, their eyes filled with deep terror.
"Esteemed Worship Elders, what happened to all of you...?"
Seeing the group in such a state, the Sun Moon Emperor could not help but ask.
"Your Majesty, whatever this Excellency requests in the future, fulfill it unconditionally!"
"This Excellency's methods have already reached the heavens. Even the power of the entire nation could not contend against him."
"Your Majesty must also never attempt surveillance again. You must trust this Excellency completely. Only then can the Sun Moon royal family continue to exist."
Among them, the Super Douluo worship elder spoke to the Sun Moon Emperor with an extremely serious expression.
The stronger a soul master was, the more clearly they could sense Yun Yuan's terrifying strength.
Bottomless!
Such a powerhouse was absolutely not someone the Sun Moon Empire could afford to provoke!
Hearing this, all the Sun Moon Emperor's hidden thoughts instantly vanished.
Originally, he had intended to assign a Soul Engineer to monitor Yun Yuan as his assistant.
But now, it was clearly impossible.
Several hours later, within Ming City, the soul tool laboratory was prepared by the Sun Moon Empire for Yun Yuan.
In addition, there was also a Soul Engineer proficient in soul tools present.
"You say your name is Ye Hongchen?"
Yun Yuan sat upon a chair within his laboratory, gazing with interest at the sharp-eyed man wearing glasses before him.
"Yes, Imperial Preceptor. This subordinate is a member of the Hongchen family."
"Imperial Preceptor, you may simply call me Ye."
Ye Hongchen said respectfully.
Ye Hongchen knew little about Yun Yuan.
But he did know that Yun Yuan had suddenly descended upon the Sun Moon Empire today as its Imperial Preceptor, possessing extremely terrifying strength.
Not only that, when he had just received the Sun Moon Emperor's orders, he could clearly sense the respect within the emperor's tone toward Yun Yuan, as well as a trace of... fear.
"Right, Ye, what level soul engineer are you?"
Yun Yuan raised his eyes toward Ye Hongchen beside him and asked.
"Imperial Preceptor, Ye is currently a Level 8 Soul Engineer."
As he spoke, Ye Hongchen proudly puffed out his chest slightly.
In this era where Level 9 Soul Engineers were merely legends, Level 8 Soul Engineers represented the pinnacle of soul tool achievement.
As a Level 8 Soul Engineer, Ye Hongchen was extremely proud of his accomplishments.
"A Level 8 Soul Engineer. Not bad."
"Ye, I will now officially begin studying soul tools. From this point onward, you will teach me soul tool knowledge."
Yun Yuan instructed Ye Hongchen.
A Level 8 Soul Engineer like Ye Hongchen was more than satisfactory as an assistant.
"Imperial Preceptor, I will do my utmost to teach you."
During the following period, Yun Yuan accepted Ye Hongchen's instruction while simultaneously reading books to comprehend soul tool knowledge.
In merely a single day, Yun Yuan became a Level 1 Soul Engineer.
This left Ye Hongchen dumbfounded. The soul tool talent of the Imperial Preceptor seemed absurdly monstrous.
But what truly shocked Ye Hongchen was still to come.
Two days later, Yun Yuan became a Level 2 Soul Engineer. Three days later, a Level 3 Soul Engineer. Five days later, a Level 4 Soul Engineer. Ten days later, a Level 5 Soul Engineer...
In the end, Yun Yuan only used a single month to become a Level 8 Soul Engineer, reaching the same level of achievement as Ye Hongchen.
End of Chapter
[35+ advanced chapters available on Patreon—next arc already unlocked (search: Taichu372).]