Douluo Continent II: You're an evil spirit master, but also a philanthropist?

But Xu Cheng seemed to be deep in thought.

The dean of students in the entire academy, who in the original novel was directly under Jing Hongchen and held a very high position, actually "condescended" to be the homeroom teacher for the first-year students...

Is it to laugh at the mortal world, or...?

"Okay, let's begin the first lesson."

Lin Jiayi wrote a line on the blackboard: "On Soul Guidance Devices"

"Those who can enter the new class are the elite of the elite in the entire age group. I'm sure you all know about the history and origin of the Sun Moon Empire and the collision of continents, so I'll skip ahead and get straight to the point. I want to ask everyone, what is a soul tool?"

"A tool to serve Soul Masters!"

"It consists of a core array, links, and a metal outer shell..."

"A weapon that uses soul power to launch attacks."

Upon hearing this, many students immediately woke up.

Then came another round of knowledge testing.

Almost everyone knows it and can recite it by heart.

"Okay, then please raise your hand if you can replicate a level one core magic array."

Swish swish!

Almost half of the class raised their hands.

Xu Cheng was quite surprised by what he saw.

The core magic array is the most important component of a soul tool.

If it can be replicated, it means that one has the strength of a first-level Soul Master.

In the original novel, Huo Qubing only became a first-level Soul Master after several months of study after entering Shrek Academy, which shows how big the gap is between the Sun Moon Empire and Shrek Academy.

"It's a pity you started too late."

Xiao Hongchen frowned as he saw that Xu Cheng hadn't raised his hand.

He knew that Xu Cheng was a three-ring Soul Master, whose talent was absolutely unparalleled, even slightly inferior to his own.

But he quickly winked and laughed, "Don't worry, follow me, and I guarantee I'll teach you how to replicate a level one core formation within five months!"

"Sure," Xu Cheng smiled, not minding at all.

With the talent of [Analyzing Soul Tools], they're all just toys!

"Okay, let's go to the lab building now!"

Lin Jiayi acted swiftly and decisively; as soon as he finished speaking, he pushed open the door and left.

"They started with experiments right away..."

Xu Cheng was somewhat moved.

To be honest, in other schools, the homeroom teacher would probably be fired the next day, but at the Royal Academy of the Sun Moon Empire, it seems to be commonplace.

It feels like I'm in an Olympiad class from a past life.

But that's normal.

After all, those who can enter the new class are selected through rigorous processes across the entire Sun Moon Empire; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say they are one in ten thousand. (The Sun Moon Empire has no restrictions; commoners can also enter, and a recommendation letter from the city lord is not required.)

Chapter 9: Replicating a Level 1 Soul Tool!

Laboratory building.

level one.

Lin Jiayi led all the students of Class 1 into the room in single file.

The long corridor leads to a series of experimental areas where many first and second-year students are conducting experiments. Some come during their break to study the experiments on their own, while others are brought to class by Nu Skin.

The group walked around the corridor.

Lin Jiayi stopped in experimental zone number 14.

He directed everyone to enter experimental zones 14 and 15.

Each experimental area is equipped with twenty low-level operating tables for use by lower-grade students, and each class typically has forty students...

Xiao Hongchen, with practiced ease, pulled Xu Cheng along, and the two stood in front of adjacent control panels.

The former has already begun debugging machinery, metal grinding machines, test benches, and grinding tools.

Seeing this, Xu Cheng also tried to imitate Xiao Hongchen's adjustment.

Except for his slightly clumsy movements, the other students in the new class around him were all as skilled as Xiao Hongchen, clearly having done it countless times.

Of course, although Xu Cheng was a step behind, no one underestimated him, especially many girls. If Xiao Hongchen hadn't been "monopolizing" him, they probably would have already come over and taught him step by step...

Xu Cheng was also moved by what he saw.

But if we start from childhood, the Sun Moon Empire is indeed the undisputed number one soul guide power.

"The construction of a soul tool requires a core array, an external link, and a metal shell."

Seeing everyone making adjustments, Lin Jiayi paced behind them, speaking slowly as he did so.

"First is the external link, which is the channel connecting the core formation and the metal shell. When you can replicate the core formation, you will know the connection point between it and the metal shell, as well as its various nodes. The simplest node is activation, which is also the point that a first-level soul master must master."

"If the startup node fails, then the entire soul tool is a failure!"

"Secondly, the node also has a cache of soul power (milk bottle), a safety device, a preheating device, etc. Of course, these are things that are learned in higher grades. A first-level soul master only needs to master the activation node to be qualified."

"Then, there's the external metal, which is related to the durability and power tolerance of the soul tool. It's also crucial. A powerful soul tool without the support of a tough metal material will melt away before it's even launched, and the consequences would be extremely terrible!"

"..."

Xu Cheng listened to Lin Jiayi speak.

Looking at the bored Xiao Hongchen, he said in a low voice, "You're already a level three Soul Master, isn't it a complete waste of time to stay here?"

“I want to too!” Xiao Hongchen complained. “But Grandpa gave the order that we must follow the course schedule. We are only allowed to do our own activities during breaks or rest periods.”

"You're already at the level of a Level 3 Soul Master, why don't you just skip the level exam?"

"Grandpa said I'll be allowed to skip a grade level exam until at least half a semester later," Xiao Hongchen said, looking frustrated.

Xu Cheng, however, seemed to be deep in thought.

It seems that old man Jing Hongchen came specifically for him.

Place your bets in advance.

Are you really that confident in yourself?

Or perhaps... he knows something.

"It's alright, I'll teach you! I'm bored anyway." Xiao Hongchen leaned forward, resting his head on the control panel, and turned to look at Xu Cheng with a smile, appearing completely casual.

"Sure," Xu Cheng agreed with a smile.

"Here, take this level one core array and analyze it first. As long as you can analyze it successfully, soul tools are actually very simple. Polishing the metal shell and connecting the links are all a piece of cake. With my guidance, you can easily advance to a level one soul tool master within five months."

Xiao Hongchen picked up a small piece of metal from the workbench and handed it to Xu Cheng.

"So this is the core formation."

Xu Cheng took it and examined the not-so-complex patterns on it.

Of course, only after soul power is injected and circulates within the patterns will the power belonging to the soul tool be unleashed.

"Analysis..."

As Xu Cheng observed, a strange feeling suddenly entered his mind, as if he had disassembled the complex patterns on the metal one by one, and they floated up from the metal like symbols, drifting in the air. Their operating rules and the flow of soul power were clearly displayed to him.

Is this what it feels like to be cheating...?

Knowledge enters the brain in a different way.

The analysis was completed in less than a few dozen seconds.

"As expected of a master-level skill," Xu Cheng clicked his tongue, secretly marveling.

His previous charitable work also endowed him with many skills, including: Mental Perception (Beginner): able to perceive all living beings within a 100-meter radius, in 3D; Sensory Enhancement (Beginner): amplifying the perception of the eyes, nose, and mouth by three times, which is adjustable; Cellular Immune Enhancement (Beginner): enhancing the activity of cells in the body, resulting in stronger resistance to toxins, etc.

However, most of them are beginner-level, and many are quite useless.

The skill obtained by saving Tang Ya is a miracle. With the subsequent support of Tianmeng's spiritual power, it is practically a bug-like skill.

It still has to be related to the main characters of Douluo Continent II.

The reward for this mission... wow...

"Don't rush, take your time. When I first came into contact with soul tools, it took me more than two months to successfully analyze a level one soul tool."

Xiao Hongchen put his arm around Xu Cheng's shoulder, seemingly worried that he might be frustrated, and offered words of comfort.

"After the analysis is complete, is the next step to replicate it?" Xu Cheng suddenly asked.

"Yes, as long as the replication is successful, you'll basically be close to becoming a Level 1 Soul Master. Back in my day..."

Xiao Hongchen's voice gradually lowered, and his eyes twitched, because he saw Xu Cheng pick up a brand-new piece of metal from the workbench, fix it with a stand, and then pick up a carving knife to begin the replication...