The light radiating from the meteoric steel began to flash rhythmically. The previously restrained glow gradually dissipated, as though the metal had truly become one with him.
The solidification was complete.
Gu You didn't dare relax. With a light shout, his aura surged, his eyes gleamed, and his hands trembled slightly. He brought his pair of Life Hammers together with a sharp clang. Instantly, a majestic dragon's roar echoed from his body.
The so-called soul invocation was the process of using the energy infused during forging to call forth the soul within the soul-forged metal, forming a mutual resonance. Only then could the soul within the metal be considered truly awakened.
This—this was true Soul Forging!
The resounding dragon's roar reverberated through the forging room, and the piece of metal emitted a constant humming sound.
"Woooooom—"
The meteoric steel shuddered violently, then abruptly fell silent.
A look of excitement flashed across Gu You's face.
'It's done. I did it!'
From now on, he would be recognized as the most powerful forging genius in the entire Douluo Federation. History would remember him. His legacy would be passed down forever.
The meteoric steel, now with life and soul, obediently flew into Gu You's hand.
His expression grew serious.
'I'll take care of Ma Shan's commission right now!'
…
"This… is this really metal?" Ma Shan stared at the soul-forged ore in his hand, completely entranced.
It looked just like a multicolored gem—an extraordinary treasure of the world!
Gu You used the metal he had forged through self-learning to help process Ma Shan's three-word battle armor. The final product left Ma Shan full of praise.
His three-word battle armor not only resolved some lingering flaws from his previous two-word set but its quality now placed it among the finest in the entire Blood God Army.
"Good, good. I, Ma Shan, acknowledge you now. If you ever need anything, just say the word." After transferring his military merit points to Gu You, Ma Shan left with a beaming smile.
"You really have to spend time with someone to truly understand them." Gu You watched Ma Shan's departing figure and spoke quietly.
At first, his impression of Ma Shan had been rather poor—hot-tempered and brash.
But after getting to know him, he realized Ma Shan was someone truly worth befriending. He treated his subordinates and comrades like family—open, fair, and loyal.
…
Spirit Pagoda Headquarters, Tianling Tower.
Gu Yuena tidied her hair and strode out of her room.
"You ready?" A pleasant voice spoke beside her as Leng Yaozhu waited outside the door.
"Yeah, I'm ready, Teacher." Gu Yuena nodded respectfully.
A faint smile touched Leng Yaozhu's lips. Her disciple had never once disappointed her. She raised a hand and gave Gu Yuena a high-five.
"Go on then. Show them just how powerful my disciple truly is. Oh, and as for that boy Gu You you keep asking about—I can't tell you everything, but I can give you a little hint. He's got someone managing him now. From what I've heard, he's doing pretty well. I'm not sure on the details, but he's in the military now."
'The military?'
A flash of curiosity passed through Gu Yuena's eyes, though her face remained composed and cold.
"Teacher, we can worry about that later. Right now, I'm going to pass this test." Her gaze grew firm. If she succeeded in this trial, she would become a preparatory Spirit Transferrer, officially stepping into the Spirit Pagoda's upper echelon.
The metallic doors opened. Gu Yuena stepped inside boldly, heading toward the harshest trial the Spirit Pagoda had to offer.
…
"Battle, start!"
With the electronic announcement, Gu You focused his gaze on the opponent before him.
Number 24—this was the ID of his opponent in the first round of the divisional finals.
The Star Dou Battle Network All-Federation Challenge was different from regular soul master tournaments. Competitors had no way of knowing their opponent's details ahead of time. The Federation kept all contestant data confidential. The only option was to review previous match footage, but even matchups were hidden, making it nearly impossible to prepare for a specific opponent.
But to Gu You, preparation didn't matter.
'No one in this realm can beat me. Even someone from a higher realm would fall all the same.'
Number 24 flashed, dashing toward Gu You like lightning—a speed-attack system battle soul master. Seven soul rings: a Soul Sage.
This opponent was unbelievably fast. At the level of a seven-ring speed-type master, even supersonic speed wasn't surprising. The distance between them vanished in a blink.
'So fast!'
'But so what?'
Gu You's eyes lit up suddenly. If one looked closely, they'd notice his pupils shift from round to vertical slits. A fierce, oppressive aura exploded from his body.
With just the light tap of a toe, the ground beneath his feet trembled with a heavy rumble. Within a thirty-meter radius, the ground collapsed into a pit.
The opponent's martial soul lacked flight capability. Even though a Soul Sage could hover, there was no time to react to this abrupt change.
Her speed immediately dropped—she fell into the pit.
Gu You took this opportunity and unleashed a mighty dragon roar—then struck with Dragon Fist!
The opponent responded swiftly, the surrounding space distorting slightly.
She vanished.
'Escaped through a space rift?'
Gu You blinked, surprised, but his fist didn't hesitate—he smashed it into thin air.
Another dragon roar burst forth. Space caved in, and a black hole opened midair.
Number 24 cried out as one leg—just entering the rift—was torn apart by the chaotic spatial energy. Her reaction was quick, canceling the attempt to pass through the rift. Her seventh soul ring flared, and her body shrank, transforming into a streak of emerald light that shot toward Gu You.
Martial Soul: Jade Demon Dagger. Martial Soul True Body: Jade Demon Bird.
There was no question—Jade Demon Birds were ferocious soul beasts. But before a True Dragon, they could only submit!
This strike was her all-in gamble. Martial Soul True Body and two-word battle armor activated simultaneously. The emerald glow looked like it could pierce the very heavens.
Gu You didn't move. Instead, his Blood Qi Soul Ring flared, and he activated his Purple-Gold Dragon Armor.
He wanted to see something.
'If I remember correctly, the Purple-Gold Dragon Armor has a reflective armor feature. I wonder how much damage it can return?'
'Could it... reflect enough to kill my opponent?'
An emerald light struck Gu You. Space around him ripped open instantly.
The opponent paused, glancing back at Gu You—then her body slowly dissolved into light and vanished.
So terrifying. Absolutely terrifying.
Gu You knew it well.
'The reflective power of this armor...'
(End of Chapter)
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