Douluo Continent: I ushered in this era

"Bang!" The numbers on the testing instrument began to jump around.

Chu Ci glanced at the final numbers displayed on the instrument and nodded in satisfaction. The power of this armor was already comparable to the average power of a fifth-ring offensive-type Soul Master.

Further testing revealed that the speed of the Source Soul Armor was slightly inferior to that of a five-ring agility-based Soul Master.

These are just basic figures. Once equipped with weapon systems, their combat power is estimated to be roughly equivalent to that of a superior member of the five-ring Soul Kings.

"The armor is complete; it's time to move on to the next step of the plan."

Chu Ci removed his battle armor and began organizing the relevant information about the Source Soul Battle Armor, preparing to visit Guan Yue tomorrow.

The next day, Chu Ci got up early, got ready, and knocked on Guan Yue's office door.

"Please come in!" a gentle voice called out.

Upon seeing that the visitor was Chu Ci, Guan Yue put down her work, chuckled, and pointed to the chair opposite her.

"Chu Ci is here. Please have a seat."

Yesterday afternoon, Guan Yue received a message from Chu Ci, saying that he had just made new research findings and wanted to show them to Guan Yue.

For this reason, Guan Yue specifically canceled a meeting of the Federation. After all, Chu Ci's research results always impressed him greatly, and he was very much looking forward to this one as well.

After Chu Ci sat down, he didn't hesitate and handed over the information about the Source Soul Armor to Guan Yue.

After reading it, Guan Yue frowned and pondered for a while before saying, "Your Origin Soul Armor is somewhat similar to Battle Armor."

Chu Ci nodded, "They are somewhat similar, but their essence is completely different. Battle armor and soul masters complement each other and are an integral whole. Origin Soul Battle Armor is just an independent combat system, and it is quite separate from the martial soul."

"Then what is the significance of this Source Soul Armor?" Guan Yue asked with some doubt. Unlike Battle Armor, this Source Soul Armor cannot resonate with one's own Martial Soul, and is clearly inferior to Battle Armor, let alone Soul Weapon.

Chu Ci took a deep breath and told Guan Yue about the problems with the mecha that he had discovered during his training in Tianling City some time ago.

"...The Source Soul Armor I designed, equipped with a complete weapon system, can reach the combat power of a Soul King, which is comparable to a Purple-level mecha, but its cost is lower than that of a Purple-level mecha. It has no requirements for the pilot, and its size is convenient for urban combat. Isn't that its significance?"

Guan Yue listened to Chu Ci's words and nodded repeatedly. Finally, she sighed and said, "Yes, I was narrow-minded. I was only thinking about high-end combat power and neglected the plight of some of the lower-level people."

"So you designed this Source Soul Armor to solve the problem of urban warfare. Very well, I will submit the Source Soul Armor plan to the council and implement it in the Federal Army as soon as possible."

"Wait a minute," Chu Ci suddenly spoke up, stopping Guan Yue's next move.

Guan Yue was taken aback at first, then smiled helplessly, "Don't worry, you won't be shortchanged on your rewards. In addition to the rewards from the War God Temple and the Federation for designing the Source Soul Armor, all the profits from the military's purchase of the Source Soul Armor will be yours as long as the Source Soul Armor doesn't leave the military."

Chu Ci twitched the corner of her mouth and said helplessly, "That's not what I meant."

"Oh, what is it?" Guan Yue looked at Chu Ci's expression and had a premonition that what was about to happen would probably be beyond her expectations.

Chu Ci's eyes flickered, and he said calmly, "I do not want to equip the military with the Source Soul Armor."

"Ah, if not to the army, where to give it?" Guan Yue was a little confused.

“Police, security, team.” Chu Ci slowly uttered these three words.

Upon hearing this, Guan Yue was startled and frowned, saying, "Chu Ci, are you kidding me? Giving the Origin Soul Armor to the guard team is such a waste!"

"Chu Ci, you may not know about the police force. To put it bluntly, the police are useless. The entire police force only has one titled Douluo, and he is only level 92."

Hearing Guan Yue's words, Chu Ci fell silent. Indeed, the federal police were utterly incompetent.

In the original novel, there's a scene where Shen Xing sends soldiers from the Northern Navy Corps into Mingdu to capture Tang Wulin. Without government orders, the military threatens civilians with guns and even fires artillery in front of the police, who don't dare utter a sound.

A senior police officer, whose rank was no higher than a lieutenant colonel, was rendered speechless when confronted with a lieutenant colonel's words, "Military business."

When the city's security is threatened, either the army or the Tang Clan are dispatched, or the Spirit Pagoda sends people to suppress the threat.

However, "If it's incompetent, then change it and make it capable," Chu Ci said in a deep voice as he exchanged a glance with Guan Yue.

"How to make changes? The addition of the Source Soul Armor can improve the police's low- to mid-level combat capabilities, but what about their high-level combat capabilities?"

Guan Yue was confused but impressed. He had no idea what Chu Ci was up to or what benefit it would bring him from strengthening the police force.

He saw it clearly: Chu Ci was not the kind of person who was passionately willing to selflessly dedicate himself to the Federation.

While handing over the Source Soul Armor to the police would indeed improve their security capabilities, this was definitely not Chu Ci's original intention.

Chapter 134 A Profound Conversation Between Chu Ci and Guan Yue

Chu Ci calmly replied, "Our War God Temple can provide high-end combat power."

Guan Yue jumped up, her expression dark and brooding. "Chu Ci, what do you mean by this?"

Chu Ci stood up, pulled Guan Yue back down, and smiled as she pressed him back into his chair. "Oh dear, Lord Guan, don't be in such a hurry. Let me finish speaking first."

Chu Ci's expression suddenly turned serious. "Palace Master Guan, do you think if we send the War God of the War God Temple to the police force, he will become our enemy?"

Without hesitation, Guan Yue immediately replied, "No, every War God has been thoroughly investigated by me and Old Chen in various aspects, and they will always be loyal to the Temple of War Gods."

"Therefore, we can use the Source Soul Armor as leverage to get the War God of the War God Temple to take over the police force," Chu Ci said.

"What are the benefits of doing this?" Guan Yue remained unmoved.

"A change in the function of the Temple of War," Chu Ci said casually, mentioning a point that Guan Yue had never considered.

A hint of doubt flashed in Guan Yue's eyes. He felt he couldn't keep up with Chu Ci's train of thought anymore. "Is there a problem with the function of the War God Temple, given the change in its role?"

"Is there a problem with the function of the Temple of War God?" Chu Ci immediately asked back. "It provides challenges for military experts. Successful challenges can earn rewards, honors, and promotions. Soldiers who have made mistakes can have their punishment reduced or even be pardoned if they successfully pass the challenge."

"Lord Guan, don't you think this is ridiculous? Successfully completing a challenge can lead to a promotion in rank. Frontline soldiers risk their lives to fight for the country, and they can't even get promoted as quickly as someone else playing a few challenge matches at the Temple of War? Isn't that a joke?"

"And then there's the idea of ​​using the challenge mode in the Temple of War to reduce one's sentence. To put it bluntly, this is treating the law like a joke. It's like letting the law grant 'get-out-of-jail-free cards' to some powerful individuals."

When Chu Ci read the original novel and came across the Temple of War, he originally thought it would be a special operations organization similar to the Six Doors in his previous life, carrying out special law enforcement to maintain the Federation.

But I never expected that the functions of the Temple of War would be so ridiculous after its establishment.

“I understand what you’re saying, but problems accumulated over tens of thousands of years are not so easy to solve,” Guan Yue sighed and rubbed her forehead.

Chu Ci resolutely said, "A problem needs to be solved! If this problem is difficult, then let's take it one step at a time!"

Chu Ci slammed his hand on the table, his eyes shining brightly. "The first step is to start with the police."

"As long as the God of War from the Temple of War can take over the police force, along with the Source Soul Armor, the police can have extremely strong law enforcement capabilities in a very short time."

"We control the police responsible for maintaining stability within the city, and we also hold a very high position in the military responsible for maintaining stability outside the city."

"In this way, the Temple of War will have a great deal of influence within the Federation. Then, by manipulating the council, the Temple of War can bring this influence into the open, and the Temple of War can legitimately complete the transformation of its authority, becoming a special law enforcement agency that is above the police and the military."

"Act first, report later; this will secure the Federation above and protect the people below."

As Guan Yue listened to the beautiful vision depicted in the Chu Ci, her breathing quickened slightly.

But Guan Yue had been through a lot, and the burning passion in her eyes quickly faded.

“Your idea is good, but law enforcement power in the city has long been distributed to various organizations such as the Tang Clan and the Spirit Pagoda. If they insist on opposing returning law enforcement power to the police, then even if the God of War of the Temple of War goes to the police, it won’t make a difference.”

"Your first step in the plan is likely to be stillborn."

"Is that so? I don't think so." Chu Ci smiled slightly, manipulated the storage wristband a few times, and a screen was projected, showing the three major factions of the council and their respective leaders.

"Whether the police can regain their former glory will ultimately be decided in parliament."

"The parliament is divided into three factions: doves, hawks, and neutrals."

Seeing Guan Yue nod, Chu Ci continued his story.

"We don't need to worry about the neutral faction. Shrek Academy has always ignored federal affairs. The remaining neutral faction is just a weather vane; they'll fall over at the slightest breeze."

"The doves are led by the Tang Clan, but the Tang Clan has always taken it upon itself to maintain peace and protect the weak. Our War God Temple provides experts and Source Soul Armor to strengthen the police force, improve their efficiency in handling urban crises, and ensure the safety of the people. It is reasonable to reclaim some law enforcement power, and it is also in line with the Tang Clan's principles."

"If the Tang Sect opposes this proposal, some people will be quick to label it as hypocritical, accusing it of leading the doves for power and profit, and not for making the mainland better and more peaceful. Those self-righteous guys in the Tang Sect can't stand such words."

"Tang Sect will most likely choose to remain silent, allowing the Soul Fighting Hall's enforcement actions to be carried out in secret, choosing to be a hero in the shadows."

Chu Ci gently flicked his fingers, and the neutrals and doves were wiped out one after another, leaving only the hawks.

Chu Ci's hand, with its distinct knuckles, stopped, and his brows furrowed slightly. "The hawks are the most troublesome of the three factions."

"The hawks are roughly divided into two parts: the Spirit Pagoda and the Eight Legions."

"The Spirit Pagoda has made quite a few moves since Qian Gu Dongfeng took power, hasn't it, Lord Guan?"

Guan Yue nodded, a rare look of solemnity on her face. "Qian Gu Dong Feng is extremely ambitious. Since he took office, he has been openly and secretly trying to win over federal congressmen. I don't know exactly how many congressmen have sided with Qian Gu's faction, but the number is definitely not small."

"The Spirit Pagoda, or rather the Eternal Lineage, is, in my opinion, the biggest obstacle to the plan."

“That’s right. Qian Gu Dong Feng is a wolf with ambitions. It’s not advisable to cooperate with him. So we can only try to win over the other part.” Chu Ci moved the Spirit Pagoda aside and zoomed in on the eight legions on the screen.

Guan Yue nodded in satisfaction and praised, "That's right, Chu Ci, so the best way now is to win over the legion's support."

Chu Ci lowered his head and tried to assess the support rate of the eight legions. Needless to say, the Sea God Legion was considered "family".

Chu Ci couldn't possibly win over all eight legions; he didn't have that much influence. However, he could still persuade them to stay put by offering them money and resources.

However, it is necessary to contact a relatively important legion to obtain their full support, and in addition, the Tang Sect will never let go of any opportunity to attack the Spirit Pagoda, in order to have a chance to win against the Spirit Pagoda in the council.

One of the most renowned legions among the eight legions. Chu Ci smiled slightly. Isn't there one right in front of him?

……

"What? Guan Yue, how could you let your genius mess around like that? He may be immature, but aren't you the one who should be?"

In the Central Army Command Center, a man with an ancient face, a hooked nose, and a full head of white hair, but whose eyes were still sharp, looked at Chu Ci and Guan Yue with an ugly expression.

Chapter 135: Central Army Corps Support, Proposal Passed

Faced with the officer's questioning, Guan Yue still said gently, "Commander Yu, this matter has been carefully considered, and Hall Master Chen is aware of it and has given his approval."

The opposing Central Army Corps Commander, a general, a level 99 demigod, and a four-word battle armor master, Yu Guanzhi, stroked his chin and muttered, "What is Senior Brother doing?"

After thinking for a while, Yu Guanzhi slowly said, "The police's strong law enforcement capabilities are indeed beneficial to the security within the Federation, and they can also save the Central Army a lot of trouble, so that my troops don't have to take action for every little thing that happens in Mingdu."

“However,” a glint flashed in Yu Guanzhi’s eyes, “whether your War God Temple becomes the power center of the police is not something my Central Legion will interfere with; it’s entirely up to you to fight for it.”

"Commander Yu, you yourself said that upgrading the police is beneficial to the Federation, so you agree to upgrading the police, right?" Chu Ci said.

“Yes,” Yu Guanzhi nodded.

"Then Commander Yu, you need to let me explain!" Chu Ci smiled. "To improve the police force, we naturally need a master who can keep things in check. In the Federation, the strongest are almost all concentrated in the four major organizations: the Temple of War, Shrek Academy, Tang Sect, and Spirit Pagoda."

"Shrek Academy doesn't even bother to fight for a seat in the council, so they certainly won't be willing to send anyone to the police."

"As for the Tang Clan and the Spirit Pagoda, they are definitely willing to contribute manpower, but if they control most of the police's power, it's uncertain whose security this enhanced police force will protect."

"The Temple of War is directly under the Federation and has served the Federation since its establishment. It is the most appropriate for us to be in charge of the police force, both morally and logically."