One week later.
Heaven Dou City.
Wutong Courtyard.
BOOM!!!
An explosion rocked Wu Tong's laboratory, followed by his triumphant shout:
"Success!!!"
He gazed at the unremarkable vial of transparent liquid in his hand with immense satisfaction. After seven grueling days, he'd finally created the Spirit Network.
(Note: While Wisdom King had deduced the theory, Wu Tong had to execute the actual fabrication.)
Mastering the technology had been hellish. One step alone—nanoscale modifications—consumed three full days. Even with his microscopic vision skills, prolonged submicroscopic work left him dizzy and cross-eyed.
But the effort proved worthwhile. The Spirit Network, Wisdom King's magnum opus, blended:
Nanomachinery
Information networks
Micro-wormhole tech
Spirit tool engineering
Talisman arrays...and more into a perfect fusion of science and mysticism.
Though currently just one vial, its contents would disperse through ambient spirit energy upon release, blanketing the entire planet within an hour. Any spirit-rich zone would become an access point for the global network.
"Once deployed," Wu Tong mused, "I can upgrade the phones for spatial delivery. Though our 'customers' clearly anticipated this—seven days without a single purchase? They're waiting for the update."
Since the factions' departure, his Marketplace had seen zero orders. Their patience confirmed his suspicion—they wanted teleportation-enabled shopping before spending their points.
This left Wu Tong oddly unsettled. Having spent his windfall already, he felt like he'd scammed them. Hence his week-long crunch to complete the network.
Now, a simple vial toss would initiate global coverage.
"Here goes."
Crash!
The shattered glass released its contents, which vanished instantly—not into the air, but into the world's spiritual currents.
Wu Tong pulled out his phone and opened the "Douluo Continental Family" SkyMessage group:
[Wu Tong]: Network upgrade in one hour. No need to visit—patch will auto-install.
[Seven Treasures - Ning Fengzhi]: Understood. Any preparation required?
[Spirit Hall - Chrysanthemum Douluo]: Acknowledged.
[Dragon Lord Meng Shu]: Acknowledged.
[Wind Sword Sect - Feng Yulong]: Acknowledged.
...
The replies flooded in like a chorus of echoes.
[Heaven Dou - Xue Qinghe]: BTW, we located two of your requested spirit beasts—Voidbloom and Treasure Cicada. Shall we deliver them?
Wu Tong blinked. Six rare beasts on his list, and Xue Qinghe bagged two in a week?
The perks of having both empire and Spirit Hall connections.
[Wu Tong]: Which two?
[Xue Qinghe]: Voidbloom (for Wisdom Sanctum skill) and Treasure Cicada (Absolute Focus).
Exactly as planned. These would enhance his already prodigious comprehension abilities.
[Ning Fengzhi]: We secured two as well—Crystal Cloud Mimic and Soul-Devouring Banyan. Shall we send them over?
The Mimic, a near-extinct variant, granted observational analysis skills. The Banyan, infamous for soul absorption, offered a knowledge repository ability.
[Spirit Hall - Bibi Dong]: We obtained a Luminous Dream Butterfly. Requires delivery?
This one's wing dust allegedly boosted intellect—perfect for his "Eureka Moment" skill.
[Wu Tong]: Five of six already?! Please dispatch them.
He'd posted the bounty just days prior, offering immortal herbs as rewards. Their efficiency stunned him.
[Bibi Dong]: Gratitude unnecessary. Simply honor your pledge.
[Star Luo - Star Luo Emperor]: ...
The emperor fumed. Other factions had outmaneuvered him again. With five beasts claimed, competition for the last—the Wisdom Ape—would be brutal.
[Star Luo - Dai Weis]: Father, intelligence suggests a Wisdom Ape's location. Requesting reinforcements.
[Star Luo Emperor]: Excellent! The throne shall be yours if you succeed!
Preparing for departure, Dai Weis smirked.
The crown is as good as mine.
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