Douluo: In an extraordinary world, with unparallel understanding!

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According to Su Yu, everything seemed worthwhile. 

However, what ultimately convinced Xuan Ziwen was Su Yu's level of mastery in Soul Guidance. 

The research into Battle Armor had reached the level of Super Battle Armor but could go no further. Xuan Ziwen felt deeply frustrated, as he could no longer keep up. How could he research higher levels of Battle Armor when his own capabilities fell short? 

After a decade of painstaking cultivation, he realized that using his spare time to refine his Soul Guidance techniques was essential. 

Of course, this didn't mean he would completely abandon research for ten years. 

For someone like Xuan Ziwen, a research fanatic, going a decade without any research was utterly impossible. 

However, he could focus on research that benefited his cultivation. 

For instance, developing the Bone Pattern System, the Qi and Blood System, or advancing cultivation techniques—areas that currently lacked a leading figure to drive progress. 

Su Yu, the director of the General Cultivation Research Institute, rarely dedicated much time to his work. 

While the latest version of the General Cultivation Technique couldn't have been developed without Su Yu's contributions, he only worked a few days a year. Even with his high efficiency, this significantly delayed the progress of updates to the General Cultivation Technique. 

Moreover, Su Yu didn't benefit much from these efforts. 

His main purpose in holding the position was to use it to gain advantages for his own cultivation. 

Xuan Ziwen, on the other hand, was different. If he took charge of the research on cultivation techniques, the development of the General Cultivation Technique would advance much faster. 

In the end, Xuan Ziwen chose to follow Su Yu's plan. 

He decided to refine himself. 

Ten years felt too long—five years would suffice. 

Xuan Ziwen was confident that once he achieved the rank of Titled Douluo, he could balance daily cultivation with time spent studying Soul Guidance. Five years would be enough for him to thoroughly understand Level 9 Soul Guidance theories. 

Once he mastered the theories, with the strength he'd have in five years, he could put them into practice and create what he envisioned without any issues. 

After convincing Xuan Ziwen, Su Yu planned to discuss this with his teacher. 

Kong Deming had previously praised Xuan Ziwen's research abilities, but it was unfortunate that Xuan Ziwen's long-term reliance on medicine had hindered his soul power cultivation, slowing down his progress in Soul Guidance research. 

Now that Su Yu was helping with this matter, Kong Deming would likely assist in hunting a 100,000-year Evil-Eyed Overlord for Xuan Ziwen. 

After all, Kong Deming had once been Xuan Ziwen's teacher. Unlike Su Yu's master-disciple relationship with Kong Deming, theirs was a traditional teacher-student bond. 

What's more, Kong Deming was not the same as he had been in the past. 

Hunting a 100,000-year Evil-Eyed Overlord? 

Easy. 

Previously, meticulous preparation was required to guard against a sudden appearance by the Evil Emperor. But now, Kong Deming was completely unfazed. 

He was confident he could ensure Xuan Ziwen's safety while escaping unscathed. 

This was the confidence that came with increased strength. 

It was also the reason Su Yu had originally helped his teacher pursue rapid advancement—because the benefits of his teacher's improved strength would gradually become apparent later on. 

On his way past the Sun and Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy, Su Yu stopped by to check on his young disciple. 

"Hehe, I heard the Martial Soul Department might get an additional spot for a top-tier core disciple." 

"What? The Martial Soul Department gets to enjoy top-tier core disciple benefits too?" 

"..." 

As Su Yu entered the academy, he overheard a conversation about the matter of privileges. 

"The Hall Master works fast." 

The discussion about the additional benefits was already being guided by public opinion. 

Although Bai Feng had already secured this treatment, the semester hadn't even started yet, and the news was already spreading within the academy. Who else could orchestrate this but Jing Hongchen? 

Although it was summer vacation, the academy was still teeming with students. 

Only those who lived far from home had gone back for visits. The rest of the students either stayed at the academy or dropped by occasionally. 

In fact, many students chose to remain on campus, leaving only when they had errands to run. After all, the academy's facilities were exceptionally well-equipped. Even rare metals could be more easily purchased or exchanged within the academy. 

Though it didn't offer unrestricted access to high-level rare metals like the Sun-Moon Hall, most academy students didn't require such advanced materials. 

Those who did had long since qualified to enter Sun-Moon Hall. 

"Xiao Feng." 

When Su Yu found Bai Feng, he was studying alongside a few senior students. 

At the academy, students making Soul Guidance devices could choose whether or not to make their process public, allowing others to observe and learn. Naturally, such opportunities came with compensation. 

Bai Feng had just finished watching a third-year senior craft three consecutive Level-1 Soul Guidance devices. 

Hearing a familiar voice, he turned his head and, sure enough, saw his teacher. 

"Teacher." 

Though Su Yu had fully matured physically—standing at 1.85 meters tall, with the last traces of youthfulness nearly gone from his face—his youthful features still made him stand out. 

In particular, the fact that students in the academy referred to Su Yu as "teacher" always drew attention. 

A teacher so young? 

When did the academy hire someone like this? 

Those who recognized Su Yu began quietly explaining to the curious onlookers. 

"Senior Su Yu, I'm your fan! Can I get your autograph?" 

"Ahhh! It's Senior Su Yu!" 

"..." 

Su Yu felt awkward. 

He had always kept a low profile and rarely appeared in public within the academy. He never imagined he had so many fans. 

It made sense, though. During the Soul Tournament, he had taken down seven opponents in a row, including members of the Dou Ling Battle Team, a seeded team with strong chances of reaching the semifinals. 

What made him even more revered among the students of the Sun and Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy was his individual match in the finals, where he single-handedly defeated Shrek Academy. 

Though Shrek Academy had forfeited to prevent him from achieving another seven-win streak, it was still Shrek—a name that carried immense weight. 

For the students of the Sun and Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy, Su Yu's victory was a moment of pride and vindication. 

As a result, Su Yu was incredibly popular at the academy. 

Of course, his elusive nature meant that most of his fans had never actually seen him in person. 

Now that they had, the excitement was overwhelming. 

Bai Feng, who had spent some time at the academy recently, had also learned of his teacher's achievements. He couldn't help but marvel internally. 

At thirteen, Su Yu had already been capable of defeating multiple Soul Kings. 

Now, five years later, what level had his teacher reached? 

Even when they had hunted the nearly 500-year-old Celestial Star Swordscale Dragon, Su Yu hadn't even revealed his soul rings and still effortlessly crushed it. 

"Wait, are you Su Yu's student? Does that mean Senior Su Yu is officially a teacher at the academy now?" 

"You idiot, Senior Su Yu is still in his fifth year. He hasn't even graduated yet." 

"So, this kid is Senior Su Yu's disciple?" 

"Oh my gosh, Senior Su Yu is already taking disciples, and here I am, still struggling with Level-4 Soul Guidance devices..." 

"Get over it. We call him senior, but you should be calling him senior's junior." 

"That's brutal, man." 

"..." 

After much effort, Su Yu finally managed to extricate himself from the crowd of fans, taking Bai Feng to his private workshop. 

"Learning Soul Guidance requires a combination of theory and practice for better understanding. I admit this was an oversight on my part," Su Yu said. 

When Su Yu first started, he had directly dived into theoretical studies. After mastering the concepts, he tried crafting a Level-1 Soul Guidance device and succeeded on his first attempt. 

However, this approach wasn't something that others could easily replicate. 

In truth, Su Yu's previous approach wasn't optimal, but it was born out of necessity. 

Observing the crafting of Soul Guidance devices wasn't cheap. A single session required half a day of time and nearly 100 gold soul coins. At the time, Su Yu didn't find it cost-effective—after all, it was just for Level-1 Soul Guidance devices.