Douluo Dalu 2: You are an Evil Soul Master, but also a good person ?

After lunch, Xu Cheng declined Meng Hongchen's invitation to some welcome party.

Things like dance partners and such.

Compared to girls, he still found soul tools more interesting.

For example, the idea of missiles.

If the Sun Moon Empire could develop ballistic technology for precise long-range strikes—like a certain wind that could circle the globe and silence the world in an instant—it would be a game-changer.

If the Sun Moon Empire could achieve that, accurately guiding a Level 9 fixed soul cannon to any point on the continent, even the Shrek Academy wouldn't dare act as arrogantly as they did during the Soul Master Tournament, with Xuan Zi shamelessly poaching talent right in front of everyone...

Of course, short-range auto-tracking technology had already been developed in the Sun Moon Empire. When Huo Chai exchanged to the Royal Academy of the Sun Moon Empire and challenged others, some students had already demonstrated it.

It wasn't a technical barrier.

But guiding a Level 9 soul cannon to strike accurately from tens of thousands of kilometers away was on a completely different level from short-range (within a hundred meters) tracking technology. It would require at least a Level 7 or 8 soul tool.

And it would also need to be radar-evading, striking before Mu En or Xuan Zi could detect it. The difficulty was on a whole different level.

Of course, the reason this idea came to mind was because of the soul tool analysis he did in the morning.

In the core formation of a Level 1 soul tool.

Thanks to [Soul Tool Proficient Analysis], Xu Cheng had analyzed it thoroughly, including the operational patterns of the entire formation. Each component worked together, and when soul power was injected, they would activate accordingly.

These symbols, like lines of code, were laid out clearly before Xu Cheng.

After studying them, Xu Cheng noticed something: the Sun Moon Empire's tech tree seemed a bit skewed. They were too focused on explosive power and the destructive force of soul tools, neglecting guidance technology.

In the original story.

The Sun Moon Empire's Level 9 soul engineers carried Level 9 soul cannons with them. To strike a target, they would use flying soul tools to transport themselves, acting like World War II bombers—dropping the payload and running.

How cumbersome, how embarrassing...

It felt like using horses to pull a train instead of steam engines.

"Xiao, what's the class this afternoon?"

Xu Cheng snapped out of his thoughts and asked Xiao Hongchen, who was lazily walking beside him with his hands behind his neck.

The two were strolling along a tree-lined path on campus.

Heading to the teaching area.

"History class. Something about the changes in the continent..."

Xiao Hongchen replied.

"What, thinking of skipping?"

"No need. I can research the same stuff at night." Xu Cheng pondered.

The idea of missile guidance was still in the conceptual stage.

For now, his priority was to solidify his foundation, not aim too high. He needed to understand the principles of most Level 1 soul tools first.

At the very least, it was clear that his future achievements in soul tools wouldn't be low, and they would significantly enhance his combat power. His martial soul had already reached its peak—a Level 30 dual martial soul. Even among the powerhouses of Shrek Academy, he would be considered a once-in-a-millennium genius.

So now, he needed to focus on both aspects...

"Damn, you're such a grind... didn't see that coming." Xiao Hongchen exaggerated. "Stop pretending! Saying you've never touched soul tools before, yet you finished the analysis in ten minutes. Even I can't do it that fast at my current level!"

"..."

On the podium stood a bespectacled, scholarly old man.

"Come in..."

He smiled as he saw the two.

Once everyone was seated, he tapped the blackboard.

His expression gradually turned serious.

At the same time, the classroom fell silent.

"Four thousand years ago, the Sun Moon Continent collided with the Shrek Continent. This was a pivotal moment in history. At the same time, the three nations armed with Tang Sect hidden weapons immediately went to war with our Sun Moon Empire. The facts proved that while Tang Sect hidden weapons were precise, they were no match for our soul tools. In that battle, the old three nations were pushed back step by step..."

The old man clasped his hands behind his back, a hint of emotion in his eyes.

"But Shrek Academy lived up to its reputation as the top academy. The dean at the time rallied over sixty Titled Douluo to join the battle, turning the tide. Our Sun Moon Empire, the Sun Moon Continent, was forced to rename itself the Douluo Continent..."

At this point, the students in the classroom were visibly outraged, wishing they could go back in time and fight in that war...

The renaming was a lasting pain in the hearts of the Sun Moon Empire's people.

No matter how many times they heard it, they could never come to terms with it.

"..."

The old man's voice was low.

He slowly recounted that "humiliating" history. After all, as the defeated nation, reparations were inevitable, along with a series of treaties.

Although, as the Sun Moon Empire's national power grew, these treaties became more or less irrelevant, they still represented a painful chapter in history.

"Damn it, when I get stronger, I'll drop a few Level 9 fixed soul cannons on Shrek and blow it to pieces!" Xiao Hongchen fumed.

"That'll probably take at least thirty years," Xu Cheng flipped through his textbook, delivering a reality check.

"Hey, you're part of the Sun Moon royal family. How come you don't seem to feel anything about this?" Xiao Hongchen poked Xu Cheng's arm, whispering.

"What should I do?" Xu Cheng raised an eyebrow, looking at Xiao Hongchen.

"At least... show some anger, some indignation about this humiliating history," Xiao Hongchen pondered, resting his chin on his hand.

"That's all superficial. What's the point of anger? Can it flatten Shrek Academy? Can it erase that humiliating history?" Xu Cheng turned his attention back to the textbook. "It's better to quietly research soul tools and then deliver a massive blow..."

"Damn, that's cold!" Xiao Hongchen shivered.

"Besides, if you want revenge, there's a perfect opportunity coming up in a few years..." Xu Cheng smiled.

"You mean... the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament?" Xiao Hongchen's eyes lit up.

"Xiao, stand up and answer this question."

The voice from the podium interrupted their conversation.

Xiao Hongchen slowly stood up, awkwardly scratching the back of his head. He lightly kicked Xu Cheng's chair under the table, whispering, "What's the question?"

"Discuss why the Sun Moon Empire lost that battle and your thoughts on the defeat."

Xu Cheng directly transmitted the answer via mental communication.

His face remained calm, showing no signs of disturbance even under the gaze of the entire class.

"Ahem, about the defeat... well, nothing is absolute, and I personally think... um, this matter..." Xiao Hongchen delivered a masterclass in nonsense.

"Alright, sit down." The old man shook his head helplessly.

"Xu Cheng, as his desk mate, you answer."

"Yes."

Xu Cheng stood up.

His expression was unreadable.

He looked at the old man, who seemed to have a hint of expectation in his eyes.

Did he really think Xu Cheng wanted to attend this history class?

No choice. The teacher was one of the few Level 9 soul engineers in the Sun Moon Empire, with extremely high prestige and a stellar reputation in the military.

So, to win this man's favor.

Xu Cheng silently apologized in his heart: Sorry, Xiao, I actually noticed the teacher looking this way earlier, but I didn't warn you...

But now...

It's time to show off.

(End of Chapter)