The capital of the Sun and Moon Empire was fully named Sun and Moon City.
More people preferred to call it Bright Capital directly. It was also the first high-tech city on the Douluo Continent, though unfortunately, it was later destroyed by Huo Yuhao.
Of course, from Huo Yuhao's perspective at the time, it wasn't wrong. However, the fact that too many innocent civilians were killed was still criticized by some.
Yuwen Tuo thought that if he had the chance in the future, could he rewrite this ending? That explosion, if half of it blew up Sea God Pavilion and half blew up the Holy Spirit Church, that would be perfect.
"Your Highness, we have entered the Bright Capital area. This subject hopes you can truly come to like it here," Jing Hongchen said.
"All of us people of the Sun and Moon Empire are proud of this city. It is definitely the top technological city on the continent right now. Even the Heaven Dou City, Star Luo City, and Shrek City, which have been passed down for tens of thousands of years on the Douluo Continent, absolutely cannot compare to here."
Yuwen Tuo walked through the city, agreeing with Jing Hongchen's words in his heart.
Indeed, upon arriving in this city, Yuwen Tuo even felt as if he had returned to his previous life.
Vast buildings stretched as far as the eye could see, and dozens of-story tall buildings were everywhere.
Moreover, this city was completely different from other ancient cities. It had no city walls, being entirely a forest of steel.
This made Yuwen Tuo make a resolution: no matter what happens to the Sun and Moon Empire in the future, this nation might be destroyed, but Bright Virtue Hall must not be!
They possessed the most advanced soul tool technology. Only with the continued development of soul tools would the continent's development not stagnate.
Jing Hongchen did not directly take Yuwen Tuo to the Imperial Palace. Instead, he first returned to Bright Virtue Hall, the last of the three major powers of the Douluo Continent that Yuwen Tuo had not yet seen.
"Your Highness, the sky is already late today. You should rest well in my Bright Virtue Hall tonight. Tomorrow, on the day of the morning court, this subject will take you to meet His Majesty," Jing Hongchen said.
"Thank you, Hall Master!" Yuwen Tuo nodded. Regardless of any previous grievances between the Sun and Moon Empire and him, this Hall Master of Bright Virtue Hall had indeed taken great care of him along the way. He did not hesitate to express his gratitude.
He would find an opportunity to return this favor.
The exterior of Bright Virtue Hall resembled a research base. It had elevators for vertical transport. Compared to the Sun and Moon Imperial Palace, this place was actually the true core of the Sun and Moon Empire.
Jing Hongchen led Yuwen Tuo to a room and said, "Your Highness, please rest well. This subject will take his leave. I have already ordered new clothes to be prepared for you. Your Highness may change into them. His Majesty does not like the archaic attire of the three great Douluo Continent nations."
After Jing Hongchen finished speaking, he left the room.
Yuwen Tuo picked up a set of fiery red clothes on the bed and looked at them. It also came with a hat, and its style was quite similar to what the Hongchen siblings usually wore.
To be honest, these clothes were quite good-looking. Red was also a color Yuwen Tuo really liked.
But that hat, it made the wearer look like Marco Polo. He could only politely decline it.
"Xiao Tuo, is this your human race's most developed city? It truly is extraordinary. From this city, I can even sense a power that poses a certain threat to me." Snow Empress said warily.
She hadn't expected humanity's development speed to be so fast. If, in the future, humans could rely on technology to suppress even the strongest fierce beasts among soul beasts, then hunting soul beasts would be as simple as catching fish and chickens.
"It should be some incredibly powerful soul tools hidden within," Yuwen Tuo said. "Actually, compared to combat-type soul tools, I still prefer those for daily life. If the continent could be unified in the future, I truly hope those war soul tools could be left idle to rot."
Of course, Yuwen Tuo knew the importance of researching war soul tools. In the future, he would definitely instruct Wina to diligently research war soul tools. As one he once admired said, having no sword in hand and having a sword but not using it are two different things.
"Although I don't know what you're muttering about, this is truly a scholar's words!"
Suddenly, a female voice rang out from the doorway.
Yuwen Tuo turned his head and saw the familiar tall figure, leather jacket, short leather skirt, and long wine-red hair. It was Meng Hongchen.
He hadn't expected her to still be here, not having gone to Shrek Academy as an exchange student.
Yuwen Tuo briefly reviewed the timeline and quickly realized that Huo Yuhao only began the exchange program two years after the first Soul Duels Tournament.
And now, only about a year and a half had passed since the last tournament.
The exchange program between the two sides would not begin for at least another half a year.
"Long time no see, Meng Hongchen!" Yuwen Tuo smiled.
"You too, Yuwen Tuo! After the last tournament, I invited you to come here, but you refused. See, now you're here anyway." Meng Hongchen seemed quite happy. She had just seen her grandfather return and knew Yuwen Tuo must have arrived as well. After confirming Yuwen Tuo's room location, she eagerly ran over to visit.
"I heard everything you just said. In our academy, there's a teacher named Xuan Ziwen who also dislikes using soul tools as instruments of war. But there's no choice; the continent must be unified, so it's unavoidable."
"Then, Miss Hongchen, what are your thoughts? And why do you say my casual remark is a scholar's words?" Yuwen Tuo chuckled.
"To let war soul tools lie idle and rot, isn't that a beautiful yearning for a life without war, for peace? How can a desire for peace not be considered a scholar's words?" Meng Hongchen retorted. "As for my thoughts! Yuwen Tuo, in the future, when you're in our Sun and Moon Empire, cultivate well and become stronger.
When you become invincible in the future, lead us to conquer the entire Douluo Continent. As long as there's only one country left in the world, there will naturally be no more war. Let's work together to make all war soul tools rot, alright?"
Yuwen Tuo was startled. He had thought this love-struck young lady was just a simple infatuated girl, but he hadn't expected her to have such an awareness.
It seemed Jing Hongchen had taught her some valuable things after all.
It was just a pity that the higher-ups of the Sun and Moon Empire were somewhat putting the cart before the horse. For the sake of unification, they actually collaborated with evil soul masters. Just this one point caused them to be completely removed from Yuwen Tuo's list of people he wanted to help.
Therefore, Yuwen Tuo did not directly answer her question. Instead, he said, "Miss Hongchen, it's getting late, and I'm a bit tired. I have to meet the Emperor tomorrow, so I want to rest. You..."
"What do you mean, you just came and you're already chasing me away?" Meng Hongchen was a little displeased. "Hmph, fine, I'll go. Oh, right, I heard you were attacked by Titled Douluo from the three great nations Star Luo, Heavenly Soul, and Spirit simultaneously today. I don't know if you're injured, but your soul power consumption must have been huge. Here's a milk bottle for you."
The milk bottle, also known as a recharging soul tool, could help a soul master quickly recover soul power. They ranged from Rank 1 to Rank 7. The milk bottle Meng Hongchen took out was at least Rank 5. It could greatly restore a Soul King's soul power, perfect for the current Yuwen Tuo.
"Thank you!" This time, Yuwen Tuo didn't refuse. He indeed needed to restore his soul power, not just because of the battle, but also to refine the flames he had absorbed today.
"Then you rest well, good night!" Saying that, Meng Hongchen walked out of the room and even helped close the door.
Yuwen Tuo sat on the edge of the bed, crossing his legs. As he absorbed the soul power from the milk bottle, his soul power, which was almost depleted, rapidly became full again.
This was indeed a very good soul tool.
Meng Hongchen, who had left Yuwen Tuo's room, was also in a very good mood. Although she had been chased out by Yuwen Tuo, now that they were so close, they could meet every day. As such a great beauty, how could she worry about not being able to win over a hot-blooded young man?
No need to rush.
Proceed slowly!
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