Douluo Amon: I am the Heavenly Venerable of the Dragon King

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Seeing that Lu Fa was safe and sound, the golden figure breathed a sigh of relief and then said, "That guy ran very fast. It must be some kind of secret technique that burns blood to stimulate potential."

As the golden light dissipated, the golden figure revealed his true form—it was Mu Ye.

Mu Ye turned his gaze to Zhen Hua, his expression extremely grim. Not long ago, the evil spirit master had attacked Zhen Hua, and now he was openly ambushing his disciple at the association's gate.

However, the opponent managed to escape from his sight twice in a row, which made even the sect leader of the Body Sect feel a little angry.

In fact, given the situation just now, if Makino had wanted to give chase, he could have easily caught up with his opponent. He simply refrained from pursuing them, fearing it might be a diversionary tactic.

After all, Zhenhua and Lufa are currently waiting below! Protecting their safety is clearly more important than chasing after that evil spirit master. Who knows if he has accomplices?

Makino: "After using this secret technique, that guy will definitely not have an easy time. However, just in case, it would be better for the two of you to stay in the Blacksmith Association."

Mu Ye said this to Lu Fa and the other person. The other side dared to be so ruthless as to ambush them at the entrance of the association. It is estimated that no place in Tian Dou City is safe now.

Zhenhua also said, "The Heaven Dou City is probably not very peaceful right now. I have already reported this matter to the Federation. I will inform the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy later and have Ao Hongchen come to pick you up."

Then, looking at Dang Hongchen, he said, "How are you? Your body should be able to hold up, right?"

After using that giant firearm to force back the evil spirit master, Dang Hongchen's face turned extremely pale, clearly indicating that his soul power was severely depleted.

"It's alright, I can still manage." Dang Hongchen waved his hand.

Afterwards, Zhenhua first checked Lu Fa, who had just removed the soul-guided shield, and only after confirming that he had not been harmed did he feel relieved. The group then headed directly into the association.

As for cleaning the streets, association members will take care of that later.

The weapon that Dang Hongchen just used is called: Heavy Ion Ray. It is one of the Federation's new weapons and is classified as a federal secret. It is one of the new weapons that the Federation is preparing for a possible future war.

In terms of attack power, it might not be much stronger than those super-powered soul-guided cannons. However, its greatest characteristic is its penetrating burst damage.

It can penetrate almost all protective measures in a weak form during launch, whether physical or energy-based, though it is more effective against physical objects.

Then, at the point where it wants to erupt, or rather, at the pre-set eruption point, it unleashes its true attack power. Therefore, it doesn't even need to damage the surface of an object to destroy everything inside.

Once developed, this weapon can be used against both mechs and battle armor. Of course, it will be more effective against mechs because of their larger size.

Even a Soul Douluo wearing a three-word battle armor would have no chance against this heavy ion ray at close range; they would be instantly vaporized.

This weapon is currently a federal secret and has not been widely deployed. It is only because the Hongchen family has considerable influence within the federal military that they were able to acquire this weapon.

Just now, in order to deal with that Super Douluo, Dang Hongchen poured all of his soul power into him, hoping to force the opponent back. As for killing him? That is indeed possible, but very unlikely.

While heavy ion beams are incredibly powerful, they also have some drawbacks. For example, their attack range is limited. They are only effective within a kilometer radius, and against a Black-level mech, it requires getting within 500 meters.

To deal with a Super Douluo, unless the opponent foolishly tries to withstand the attack head-on and the distance is within 200 meters, it's almost useless. This also ignores whether the opponent has any special soul skills.

The reason why Dang Hongchen used this weapon without thinking was because the distance between them was extremely close.

If Zhenhua doesn't come to the rescue in time, then Dang Hongchen will resort to some extreme measures.

Ao Hongchen was able to trust him to lead the way out because Ao Hongchen still had a number of lethal weapons developed by the Federation hidden on his person.

Among them are fixed-mount soul-guided shells, which are essential weapons in war, and there are quite a few of them, some even at level nine and others at level eight.

Even today, fixed-mount soul-guided projectiles are still strictly prohibited from use in cities within the Federation because the damage they cause is simply too great.

A single level-nine fixed-position soul-guided cannon shell is powerful enough to rival the strike of a Limit Douluo. Coupled with a large number of level-eight fixed-position soul-guided cannon shells, this is the final trump card of the Red Dust Sect.

If that evil soul master continues to pester them, and his soul power is insufficient, then he might very well use those fixed-position soul-guided projectiles. Of course, this is only a last resort.

As for Lu Fa's safety? He wasn't worried at all. He was quite confident in the defensive capabilities of the level 10 soul tool, Sun and Moon Shining.

Ao Hongchen entrusted the radiance of the sun and moon to Lu Fa not only to protect his safety, but also to allow Dang Hongchen to fight without restraint.

For example, when the opponent takes Lu Fa hostage, Sun and Moon Shining Radiance emits a soul power shield to protect Lu Fa, allowing Dang Hongchen to attack the opponent without worrying about him.

The reason I used heavy ion rays earlier was because I saw Lufa activate the Sun and Moon's Radiance. Even though heavy ion rays have strong penetrating power, they are not enough to penetrate the Sun and Moon's Radiance's defensive shield.

A level 10 soul tool that can withstand the attack of a Limit Douluo is no joke.

This is also one of the policies of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy. They are not an academy that specializes in training Battle Armor Masters; Soul Masters are also one of their main disciplines.

There are nearly seven hundred students in the outer courtyard of Shrek Academy, each striving to become a Battle Armor Master. Those who haven't become a One-Word Battle Armor Master by the age of twenty-five cannot join the inner courtyard.

Before the age of thirty-five, if one has not become a One-Word Battle Armor Master, then one will not be recognized as a member of Shrek Academy.

Under this pressure, almost no one at Shrek Academy learns about soul tools; everyone aims to become a Battle Armor Master.

This is also the biggest difference between the two academies. Although Shrek Academy did value soul tools in the past, since the advent of battle armor, Shrek Academy's theory of only valuing the individual power of soul masters has shown signs of resurgence.

Especially after the Sky-Supporting Douluo Yun Ming, who single-handedly suppressed an entire era and subdued the entire Federation with his own power, this trend became increasingly apparent.

Chapter 304 I caught a fish, I am you

In the century since the legendary Douluo Yunming dominated the continent, Shrek Academy's atmosphere has evolved to focus solely on the existence of Battle Armor Masters, while neglecting the research and development of Soul Guidance Devices.

In their view, no matter how powerful a soul tool is, it can never be as useful as the power of a soul master. Therefore, the soul shields that Shrek Academy students used to wear have been completely abandoned.

Instead of wasting time on defensive shields, it's better to use it to forge battle armor and become fully powerful—this is Shrek Academy's philosophy.

The Shrek Academy, which was once focused on the development of soul tools under the leadership of Spirit Ice Douluo ten thousand years ago, has now completely transformed into an academy that only trains Battle Armor Masters.

Shrek Academy's soul guidance technology has been around for nearly a century without any significant progress. The soul guidance department is practically an empty shell, and almost no one in Shrek Academy pays any attention to it.

Arrogance! This is Shrek Academy now.

After the rise of the Sky-Supporting Douluo Yun Ming, the theory of individual martial prowess reached its peak. Almost everyone at Shrek Academy believed that individual martial skill was of paramount importance.

"As long as Yun Ming is here, Shrek Academy will always be the number one academy on the continent, and no one will dare to act recklessly here."

Many high-ranking members of Shrek Academy believed this, and even Yun Ming wholeheartedly agreed. As a result, they even became much more lax in their management of Shrek City.

Over the course of ten thousand years, Shrek Academy has produced countless graduates, with alumni found throughout the Federation. This vast network of connections and its millennia-old heritage have led to an unprecedented expansion of Shrek Academy.

As a result, people have become somewhat indifferent to soul tools. Almost no students in the academy actively research them.

After all, Shrek Academy's graduation exam is so brutal. If you put all your energy into the soul tool and fail the exam, wouldn't that be a huge loss?

However, it can't be said that Shrek Academy did anything wrong. After all, the students they recruit are almost all the top geniuses in the entire Federation, and requiring them to focus on cultivation does maximize the use of resources.

As for soul tools? Let those with average talent in the Federation research them. Once they've made some progress, we can send inner court students under the guise of assessments to steal them.

The excuse is: This is to let you experience what kind of dangers Huo Yuhao, the Ice Douluo, risked to steal the enemy's data and make Shrek Academy stronger.

To put it more bluntly, the soul-guided devices being researched by the Federation are far too powerful, bordering on the wicked. If the Federation were to use them in a future war, countless more lives would be lost.

They are now stealing the Federation's scientific research results simply to better study these weapons and invent ways to counter them. This way, in the event of future war, they can reduce casualties and even stop the war altogether.

What happens if the other party finds out?

Please, do you think Shrek Academy, the number one academy in the world, is just a name without substance? Shrek Academy is known as the force with the largest number of Battle Armor Masters on the entire continent; their strength is no joke.

Even if they are caught by federal agents, as long as they reveal their Shrek Academy academy student identities, the government officials will not dare to make things too difficult for them and can only swallow their anger.

In contrast, the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy is different. Although the quality of its students is not as good as that of Shrek Academy, the number of students it recruits far exceeds that of the latter.

The academy has several divisions, including the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, with a total of nearly eight thousand students. Yes, that's the number of students at the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy.

Those with exceptional talent will strive to become Battle Armor Masters. Those with average talent will dedicate themselves to becoming Soul Masters.

As for those with poor talent? No.

No matter what, Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy is a high-level academy. People with average talent can get in, but those with poor talent really have no chance.

While the internal exams at the academy weren't as brutal as those at Shrek Academy, they were by no means easy. After all, they were an academy specifically for providing talent to the Federation, so a process of natural selection was still in place.

As the most dazzling star among them, Lu Fa is almost considered the next Divine Craftsman and the seed of a Four-Word Battle Armor Master, so Ao Hongchen certainly wouldn't treat him unfairly.

The radiance of the sun and moon signifies Ao Hongchen's support for Lu Fa, as he fears Lu Fa might encounter misfortune during his growth and thus specifically entrusted him with self-defense.

As the saying goes, it's easy to add flowers to brocade, but difficult to provide charcoal in the snow. Although the current laws and regulations aren't that difficult, the principle remains the same: if you don't give others benefits, do you expect them to appreciate your kindness in the future?

Not to mention, Lufa doesn't seem like the kind of person who would turn his back on his family, plus he has a clean background, his talent is worth investing in, and his granddaughter likes him very much.

While a level 10 soul tool is precious, its value is still considerable; it is far less valuable than a set of four-word battle armor or a future Limit Douluo.

If the two of them could really get together, then the Hongchen family would have made a fortune. The radiance of the sun and moon would be considered one of the dowries offered by the Hongchen family.

Given Lu Fa's solitary background, once he marries Zui Hongchen, he will be completely tied to the Hongchen family's chariot.

In the Blacksmith Association of Tiandou City, after Zhenhua finished communicating with Ao Hongchen, he saw Lu Fa flipping through his notes, which made him breathe a sigh of relief. It seemed that his disciple had not been traumatized by the attack earlier.

Moreover, he is exceptionally diligent in his studies, even after just experiencing an attack. Excellent, truly excellent!

"However, young people should relax a bit. Always studying with such a tense attitude is harmful to cultivation."

While pleased with Lu Fa's maturity, Zhen Hua was even more reluctant to see his disciple push himself so hard. After all, Lu Fa was already at the pinnacle of the forging world; all he lacked was learning Heavenly Forging.

However, Heavenly Forging is not easy to learn; at least with Lu Fa's current cultivation level, it is impossible for him to complete Heavenly Forging.

Thinking of this, Zhenhua walked up to Lu Fa, confiscated the book from his hands, and said, "Alright, studying can wait. What you need now is a rest. Don't always be so tense. Relax a little..."

Zhenhua glanced casually at the book Lu Fa was reading, his words trailing off. Finally, Zhenhua stared at Lu Fa expressionlessly and uttered the soul-searching question: "What the hell are you reading?"

Zhenhua immediately closed the book in his hand; the words "Manufacturer's Insights and Notes" stood out prominently on it.

Lu Fa reached for the book in Zhen Hua's hand and casually said, "This is a book about manufacturing mechs."

"That's not what I'm asking you," Zhenhua said, his expression still blank. "I'm asking why you're studying this damn stuff."

"So this is ah!"

Zhenhua nodded, then withdrew his hand, leaving Lufa with nothing. "Since you have so much free time, then come with me to the forging room to check if your forging skills have declined recently."

Lu Fa asked in confusion, "Master, didn't you say that my forging skills are already very high, and that what I need most now is to improve my cultivation?"