Long City
Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect
Ever since the Dragon Capture Tournament ended, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect had been feeling proud. This time, there were quite a few true dragon-blooded Soul Beasts for Soul Beast herbs.
Reality, however, quickly gave them a harsh lesson.
Ever since multiple papers on self-condensing soul rings and spirit conduction devices were published, the sect leader, Yu Yuanzhen, felt considerable headache.
Previously, when Xiao Yan published a paper, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect had to share their medicinal baths. A portion of the sect's families remained hidden from the world.
Now, two more papers had arrived.
The first, on self-condensing soul rings, needed no further explanation.
Yu Yuanzhen could see that the data in the papers wasn't fake—someone had successfully created a self-condensing soul ring.
Moreover, its effects were slightly better than conventional soul rings.
Since self-condensing soul rings were just beginning, Yu Yuanzhen believed that other sects would likely start with simple attack-type soul rings.
How could he not worry?
Worried that other sects would soon master perfect self-condensing attack soul rings.
The Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect's Martial Soul, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, demanded ultimate output and precise lightning control.
If they didn't seize the opportunity to ride the self-condensing soul ring train, would other sects catch up? Yu Yuanzhen thought it was very possible.
On top of that, the paper on spirit conduction devices was another blow to their pride.
The so-called fixed-form spirit conduction cannon, electromagnetic cannons—weren't these powerful lightning-attribute attacks?
Xiao Yan's descriptions in the papers were often unclear regarding most spirit conduction weapons, but for electrical devices—well, one could loosely call them electrical devices.
That guy, Xiao Yan, knew electricity far too well.
He even mentioned alternating current, direct current…
Yu Yuanzhen, a master of lightning, didn't even understand such things.
If some powerful beast Martial Soul master learned these techniques in the future, they could form sects like Blue Lightning White Tiger Sect, Blue Lightning Elephant Armor Sect, or even Blue Lightning Flying Sword Sect.
Yu Yuanzhen shivered at the thought.
He immediately turned to look at Yu Luomian.
"Yu Luomian, what's your take?"
Yu Luomian pressed his lips together. He knew nothing about these things—what could he say?
After a moment, he glanced at Yu Tianheng, who had just returned and was preparing to obtain a new soul ring through a medicinal bath.
"Tianheng, what do you think?"
"Uh…"
Yu Tianheng scratched his head, utterly speechless.
Why was such a major sect matter suddenly connected to him? He had only mentioned to Yu Luomian and others that he had a chance in the Star Dou Forest and that his Martial Soul had undergone a mutation.
Yet now, everyone in the sect treated him with extreme importance.
"Grandpa, I think we should follow what others do. Let the sect experiment with self-condensing soul rings according to the papers."
Yu Tianheng didn't want to reveal Xiao Lin and Master Xiao Yan's relationship, so he gave a casual answer.
"That's right. Doing the same as other sects won't go wrong."
Yu Yuanzhen nodded thoughtfully, then looked at Yu Tianheng with a kind expression.
"Tianheng, you are the most talented child in the sect. The future of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect depends on you. You must work hard."
"Yes."
Yu Tianheng responded respectfully.
"All right. I heard you're planning to obtain a soul ring this time?"
Yu Yuanzhen waved his hand, unconcerned with formalities.
"The Heavenly Dragon Horse! Supposedly, it has the soul ring of a Light Saint Dragon bloodline."
Hearing this, Yu Yuanzhen frowned slightly, then nodded.
"Good. Let your second uncle take you to obtain it."
"Yes."
"Go on back."
"Yes, Grandpa."
As Yu Tianheng departed, a spark of lightning flashed in Yu Yuanzhen's eyes.
"Tianheng lied."
Suddenly, Yu Yuanzhen said this aloud.
Having watched Yu Tianheng grow up, he could easily detect the hidden truth behind his words.
"Big brother, Tianheng is our child; he wouldn't lie, right?"
Yu Luomian was shocked. He couldn't believe good-hearted Yu Tianheng would lie, nor did he understand why he would.
"Hmm, it's nothing. Tianheng won't harm the Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect. I trust him. He has his own future, and we mustn't obstruct it."
Yu Yuanzhen waved his hand, pretending as if nothing had happened.
Soon after, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect issued the command to experiment with self-condensing soul rings.
Xue Qinghe's Mansion
At this moment, Xue Qinghe was carefully reading Xiao Yan's newly released papers, word by word.
After a long time, he finally put down the Martial Soul Report and murmured.
"Self-condensing soul rings… Spirit Conduction Devices…"
Xue Qinghe—or rather, Qian Renxue—wore a complex expression.
From her perspective, she could see the profound impact these papers would have on the Soul Master world, and even the entire Douluo Continent.
Like Bibi Dong, she also recognized the uniqueness of self-condensing soul rings.
Soul Masters had tried them before, but all had failed.
That failure, of course, was in comparison to the two successful data sets in the papers.
What puzzled Qian Renxue further: if self-condensing soul rings weren't a divine inheritance, the only way to gain experience was through self-condensing soul rings from transformed Soul Beasts.
Hence, besides her complicated expression, she felt a little lost.
For a moment, she didn't know what to do.
Was it really worth wasting time pretending to be the prince, even as a being recognized by the Angel God?
What would the future of the continent bring?
Would others ascend to godhood?
What would become of the Spirit Hall?
The Spirit Hall had released so many of Master Xiao Yan's papers, earning widespread public support.
How could she reclaim the Spirit Hall from Bibi Dong?
Clenching her fists, Qian Renxue was determined.
"Your Highness."
Suddenly, a familiar voice called her.
She turned excitedly. Elder Cixue of the Porcupine Douluo stood slightly bowed behind her.
"Elder Cixue, what's the news?"
"Your Highness, Xiao Lin has returned to the Tian Dou Royal Academy."
Hearing this, Qian Renxue finally smiled.
"Excellent. Even though the teacher says nothing, I can see everything clearly."
"The changes in the Royal Dou Battle Team members are all due to Xiao Lin, and it seems mostly because of him."
Qian Renxue spoke with slight excitement.
"Your Highness, I don't understand, why—"
"Elder Cixue, I suspect Xiao Lin is Master Xiao Yan's grandson."
Qian Renxue smiled mysteriously.
"Although Tang San is powerful, he isn't a Xiao. Besides, Tang San is simple-minded and clearly doesn't understand Master Xiao Yan's theories."
"All right, I won't elaborate further. I, as the prince, will personally invite Xiao Yan to join my faction."
Elder Cixue, hearing her words, suddenly understood, speaking excitedly.
"If you gain Xiao Lin and Master Xiao Yan's support, Your Highness—"
"Cannot be said…"
Qian Renxue smiled, then asked Cixue: "I don't want that person to know I'm searching for Xiao Lin."
"Yes!"
On the surface, the Douluo Continent remained calm, but beneath, turbulent currents flowed.
(End of Chapter)