Chapter 86: Preparing to Depart for the Academy, Dodge Tomahawk
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The next day.
Morning.
The newborn sun bathed the land in its early light, coating the clouds in the sky with a layer of golden brilliance, filling the morning sky with a divine beauty.
Tian Dou City.
Wutong Courtyard.
For once, Wu Tong did not sleep in. He rose early, knowing there were only half a month left before the academy term began, and the teachers needed to be in place for operations to start smoothly.
His plan was set: first head to the Honkai World to recruit people, then time his return for the Luo Tian Grand Ceremony, and afterward head to the Yi Ren Zhi Xia world for more recruits.
With talent sourced from two worlds, his academy would surely be able to operate successfully.
Before recruiting, however, he needed to learn more about his academy. Since Dugu Bo was around these days, he intended to have him accompany him to inspect the place, then estimate how many people he would need to recruit to make it function properly.
It was for this reason that Wu Tong had risen so early today.
After breakfast, and sending Davis away with a celestial herb as compensation for not letting him tag along, Wu Tong left Wutong Courtyard.
Half an hour later, he arrived at the Dugu Bo residence once more.
"Old man, ready yet? We should get going," Wu Tong called as he pushed the gate open without knocking.
"Been ready for a while. If it weren't for the Star Luo Empire suddenly delivering that soul beast a few days ago, we'd have set out already."
Dugu Bo was strolling in the courtyard with his son and granddaughter, enjoying a rare moment of family peace. He answered slowly when he heard Wu Tong's voice.
"Emm… eheh~"
Sensing the mild reproach in Dugu Bo's tone, Wu Tong looked a little embarrassed.
After all, it was indeed his fault. They had planned to set off a few days earlier, but the Star Luo Empire had suddenly sent over the final soul beast.
Anxious to complete the last piece of his collection, Wu Tong had rushed straight home, leaving Dugu Bo hanging.
Even after explaining later, Wu Tong still felt a twinge of guilt.
"Alright, I'm not blaming you, little monster. If you're ready to go today, we can leave now," Dugu Bo said.
Looking at Wu Tong's embarrassed expression, Dugu Bo couldn't help feeling moved. In this world ruled by the law of the jungle, it was rare to meet someone like Wu Tong.
Every time he felt that even in dealing with the weak, Wu Tong treated them as equals, Dugu Bo wondered how someone with such ideals had managed to survive in such a ruthless world.
Perhaps he hadn't realized it himself, but Dugu Bo had long been drawn in by Wu Tong's charm. That was why they had become life-and-death friends despite their age gap.
And even if he did realize it, he likely wouldn't mind.
After all, who wouldn't want a friend who treated you the same—whether you were weak or strong?
"Alright then, old man, shall we head out?" Wu Tong asked with a grin when he saw Dugu Bo wasn't angry.
"Let's go. Xin'er, you've just had your poison purged, so you won't be coming this time. Focus on reaching the Soul Emperor realm, then hunt a soul ring. Once your body's hidden dangers are fully resolved, you can go to the academy to help."
"Yan'er, same for you—stay here and take care of your father. He's still weak after the detoxification."
"Yes, Father." "I understand, Grandfather. I'll take good care of him."
Neither had any objection to Dugu Bo's arrangement. Right now, resolving their own issues was the priority. As for the academy—since the Dugu Bo family was now firmly aligned with Wu Tong, they could always go in the future.
"Good, that's settled. Little monster, let's go," Dugu Bo said, turning to face Wu Tong.
"Alright." Wu Tong nodded, seeing that Dugu Bo had finished making his arrangements.
After speaking, the two left the Dugu Bo residence together.
At the gate, Dugu Bo suddenly seemed to recall something. "Little monster, how are we getting there this time? You seem to be in quite a hurry. Do you want me to take you?"
As a Titled Douluo—though not an agility-type—Dugu Bo was still very confident in his speed.
Even knowing Wu Tong's strength, the ingrained mindset of a soul master made Dugu Bo assume Wu Tong's combat ability might be at the Titled Douluo level, but his speed wouldn't be exceptional.
Wu Tong didn't explain. Instead, he looked at Dugu Bo with a deliberately mysterious expression and answered with something completely unrelated.
"No need for you to take me. This time, I'll take you. Come on, old man, let me show you a treasure."
Dugu Bo saw the slightly mischievous look on Wu Tong's face and felt a black line forming on his forehead.
A treasure?
It couldn't be that kind of thing, could it?
Before Dugu Bo could think further, Wu Tong pulled an iron object from his storage soul tool and placed it in front of him.
Phew—fortunately, it wasn't what he had imagined.
Seeing the big iron hunk Wu Tong had taken out, Dugu Bo let out a sigh of relief before asking curiously, "Little monster, what's this?"
Wu Tong replied, "This is a type of vehicle I designed after studying soul tool technology. It can reach speeds of up to eight hundred kilometers per hour. I call it the Dodge Tomahawk motorcycle."
Indeed, the iron hunk Wu Tong brought out was a motorcycle he had hand-built in the days waiting for the soul beast, based on the design of the Dodge Tomahawk but enhanced with soul tool technology.
The original Dodge Tomahawk came equipped with the Dodge Viper's 500-horsepower V10 engine, with 10 cylinders and a displacement of 8,277 milliliters—comparable to five Honda Goldwing touring bikes.
Using a two-valve-per-cylinder, OHV pushrod design paired with an independent sequential electronic fuel injection system, it could deliver a maximum power output of 372 kW at 5,600 rpm, and torque of 712 N·m at 4,200 rpm, with torque per weight reaching 1.047 N·m/kg.
Theoretically, it could accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.5 seconds, with a top speed of 676 km/h—about Mach 0.55.
After Wu Tong's modifications using soul tool technology, not only was its top speed boosted to eight hundred kilometers per hour, but its engine power was greatly enhanced, and its energy source switched to an environmentally friendly one.
Powered by a soul power crystal condensed from a soul power storage device, a single small piece could fuel the Dodge Tomahawk for ten thousand kilometers.
The roaring engine, the adrenaline-surging speed, and the thrill of the ride could easily ignite the primal human craving for excitement—it was truly the romance of men.
"Eight hundred kilometers per hour? With this thing?" Dugu Bo's eyes widened in shock.
If that speed was real, it could leave him far behind, not even letting him catch a whiff of the exhaust.
Before he realized it, the Tomahawk's once-odd appearance had taken on a new form in Dugu Bo's eyes—now filled with a unique, striking beauty.
(End of Chapter)
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